Raptor Center Aids Injured Owls In Solon Nature Area
In Solon the Raptor Rehabilitation Center, run by Burke Thayer and 15 volunteers with support from the University of Iowa, cares for damaged hawks eagles and owls. The article notes survival rates rising from 15 percent in 1985 to 55 percent in 1986 and describes treatment from emergency fluid to surgery and rehabilitation in a fenced pen at Macbride Nature Recreation Area.
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Donna
Lee Olson
George Miller
Iowa City
Solon
Donna Lee Olson
Iowa
Olon
Burke Thayer
Macbride
Thayer
University of Iowa Division of Recreational Services
Iowa City University
Ohio
Greg Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Birds of Prey
Ken
Athena
University of Minnesota
Raptor Center
Burke
Amana
University of Iowa
Miller
Hanson home wildlife oasis at Clear Lake captivates visitors
At Clear Lake South Shore Drive the Hanson family maintains a private wildlife area behind their home. A diverse menagerie includes geese ducks deer llamas emus swans and rabbits. The pond area dubbed On Golden Pond draws locals summer visitors Boy Scouts and DNR band-spotting visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Jon
Carol Hanson
Hansons
China
Europe
Joyce
Mrs. Hanson
Quiet Spot Lets Jon Watch Animals Away From Stress
A brief note describes someone named Jon enjoying a peaceful outdoor area to escape business stress, savoring the calm and wildlife around him. The text emphasizes the tranquil setting as a retreat from daily strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Mrs. Hanson
Hanson Pond Refuge Supports Canada Geese
The Hanson family refuge on their aerated pond hosts many waterfowl during migration. DNR official Lowell Washburn praises the site for boosting local goose populations while the Hansons say they mainly enjoy watching wildlife and find the area peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansons
Lowell Washburn
DNR
Washburn
Iowa
Keithsburg Refuge Flood Kennels Fishing Halt for a Year
A breached levee at Keithsburg Wildlife Refuge along the Mississippi River floods the area forcing a yearlong fishing ban. Refuge manager Wayne Stanley says the 60 to 70 foot wide and 15 foot deep hole may widen if river levels stay high, with pumping and restocking planned after drainage.
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Keithsburg
Ill
Mississippi River
Keithsburg Wildlife Refuge
Wayne Stanley
Stanley
Cedar-Wapsie Sierra Club chili supper set at Ambroz Center
The Cedar-Wapsie Group Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club hosts a public chili supper Thursday at Ambroz Recreation Center 2000 Mount Vernon Rd SE with a 6 30 start. An auction features gourmet dinners canoe outings bird feeders camping gear and more. Call En Merulla 377 6085 or John Ely 363 3927 for details.
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Cedar-Wapsie Group
Iowa
The
Sierra Club
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Rd
En Merulla
John Ely
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House
Subcommittee On Health and the Environment
IWLA
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