East Iowa dogs earn spots in national retriever trials
Two Eastern Iowa dogs won top regional trophies in Missouri and earned national berths for the Shoot to Retrieve trials. Brandy the Brittany spaniel owned by Dick Morris of Hiawatha won first in Platt City with five birds found and three retrieves. Swisher’s Vern Zach earned high-point dog honors with Boss Lady's Dee Direct, securing a Nationals berth.
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Iowa
Missouri
Indianapolis
Ind
Hiowa
Brandy
Dick Morris
Hiawatha
Platt City
Kansas
Nebraska
Morris
Vern Zach
Dee
Zach
Swisher
Coe College Reopens Ornithological Wing After Bequest
Coe College restores the Bert Heald Bailey Museum wing in Stuart Hall with a $20 000 bequest from the Rose I Richards estate. The Ornithological Wing houses nearly 300 specimens across 19 of 20 North American bird orders and will be dedicated at 9 30 a m during homecoming activities. The wing features Iowa birds from the turn of the century and includes extinct species such as the passenger pigeon and Carolina parakeet. The collection supports research and education with extensive study skins and display cabinets now updated. The wing remains open by appointment at 399 8636.
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Coe College
Bert Heald Bailey
Stuart Hall
Rose I. Richards
Harlo Hadow
Hadow
First Avenue
12Th Street
Coe
Iowa
British Honduras
Peterson Hall
Richards
Coe History
Four Cohesive Hounds Up for Adoption at Cedar Rapids Shelter
Four dogs seek fall homes at Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter. A 1% year old female Plott hound, 1-year-old female Irish Setter Dutchess, 2-year-old male Blue Tick hound Banger, and 4-year-old male German shorthaired retriever Duke await adoption. All will be vaccinated and licensed if residing in Linn County, adoption fee $52.
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Cedar Rapids
Duke
Linn County
East Iowans Win Regional Orienteering Meet
East Iowa participants braved rain and mud for a Camp Fire co sponsored regional meet at Camp Huaga on October 15. Winners spanned age groups from third graders to national competitors with top finishes by Candy Fraley, Diana Howard, John Black, John Zietlow, and Mike Eglinski.
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U. S
Camp Huaga
Iowa
Candy Fraley
Diana Howard
Cedar Rapids
Bob Lechtenberg
Boy Scout
Vinton
John Black
Monticello
Orange
John Zietlow
Manchester
Green
Mike Eglinski
Lawrence
Kan
Sierra Club leader speaks at White Pine Turkey Dinner
Michael McCloskey executive director of the National Sierra Club returns to Dubuque to discuss Past Present and Future of the Sierra Club at the Third Annual Traditional Turkey Dinner. His uncle Dr Robert McCloskey will also speak. Reservations with Jane Worm at 3555 Hillcrest Dubuque 52001 call (319) 582-2580. Tickets 5 adults 3 50 students seniors 2 50 children under 13.
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Michael McCloskey
National Sierra Club
Sierra Club
White Pine Group
The
First Congregational Church
Dubuque
McCloskey
Robert McCloskey
Jane Worm
Hillcrest
Night Trapshooting At Linn County Izaak Walton League
The Linn County Chapter Izaak Walton League hosts Wednesday night trapshoots from 6 30 to 9 p m inviting amateurs and seasoned shooters to sharpen aim before hunting season. The Cedar Rapids Benchrest Association closed its season with winners William Leer Ed Kvarda and others at the Linn County range. Kvarda led heavy and Leer slim group noted in light event with top scores. The Iowa Ornithologists Union begins its fall meeting at Ambassador Inn with field trips at Coralville and talks on birds plus a banquet and program after lunch.
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Linn County
Izaak Walton League
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Ornithologists Union
Ambassador Inn
Coralville
Fly tying classes start Nov 1 with Don Davis at Marion home
Don Davis opens an eight week Simplified Fly Tying course beginning November 1 at 380 15th St Marion. Classes meet Tuesday nights and eight students will be accepted at a $35 fee. Phone 377-7602 for details.
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Don Davis
15Th St
Marion
Davis
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