Two Big Bass Tales From the Bassmasters Championship
Dan Schroeder of Decorah Iowa teamed with David Brind of Geneva New York to win the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society chapter tournament at Sioux Narrows Ontario Brind led the New York team to first place with 124 pounds 12 ounces over three days Iowa placed third Arkansas second Thirty four teams entered Schroeder earned praise for sportsmanship. In a separate note Rotary official Bill Edwards shared a Florida deep sea trip tale ending with trophy sailfish mounting costs.
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Cedar Rapids
Decorah
Dan Schroeder
New York State
Bassmaster
Sioux Narrows
Ontario
David Brind
Geneva
N.Y
Prelaw
New York
Brind
Schroeder
Bass Anglers Sportsman Society
Bassmasters
Lake of the Woods
Iowa
Arkansas
Larry Kaufman
Kalona
Jerry Dyer
Bellerica
Mass
Bill Edwards
Clarion
Rotary International District 597
Highway 30
Edwards
Florida
Pheasant and quail down but hunting outlook remains good
Wildlife researcher Richard Bishop of the Iowa Conservation Commission notes pheasant populations fell 13 percent and quail 62 percent from last year due to weather and winter conditions. Despite declines, habitat quality will largely determine success with northeastern Iowa expected to have higher pheasant numbers while southeastern counties lag.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Richard Bishop
Commission
Bishop
Mississippi River
Mississippi Flyway
Hawkeye Hot Spots: Iowa fishing steady with good catfish and crappie
The Iowa Conservation Commission reports fishing statewide remains steady with good channel catfish and crappie catches in southeast lakes including Rathbun and Lake Darling. Descriptions note bass, walleye, bluegill, bullheads, and wall eyes in pools and rivers. trout streams are in good condition, with hatcheries offering current guidance.
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Des Moines
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa
Rathbun Lake
Davenport
Bellevue
Brown's Lake
Lansing
Guttenberg
World Bank expands oil and gas aid to developing nations
The World Bank will broaden assistance for oil and natural gas production in developing countries as part of an accelerated exploration and development program. Officials said about 60 nations could benefit in the early 1980s from support for oil gas and coal projects.
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Washington
World Bank
United Nations’ Financial Agency
Bank
Walleye Chet Smith Catches 8-Pound Walleye
Chet Smith of Cedar Rapids landed an 8-pound walleye on a lead in Big Cormorant Lake near Detroit Lakes Minnesota on August 15.
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Chet Smith
Cedar Rapids
Big Cormorant Lake
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Matt Treka
Whitefish Lake
Pine River
Matt
Autumn Walks At Indian Creek Nature Center
Clear skies and autumn colors set the scene for walks on Sunday September 23 at the Indian Creek Nature Center. Open to the public the tours will focus on edible and medicinal wild plants and depart at 1 30 and 3 30 p m from Otis and Bertram Roads in southeast Cedar Rapids.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis and
Bertram Roads
Cedar Rapids
Toxic waste disaster risk study ranks states on protection
A National Wildlife Federation survey warns a toxic waste disaster could happen anywhere in the United States. It flags Georgia, Missouri, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, Massachusetts, Indiana, Illinois and Arizona as the worst at protecting citizens and lists Vermont, Oregon, Wyoming, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, North Dakota, Montana and Connecticut as best. It also identifies New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Michigan, Tennessee and Indiana as the top waste producers.
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Washington
UPI
National Wildlife Federation
Georgia
Missouri
West Virginia
Kentucky
Michigan
Massachusetts
Indiana
Illinois
Arizona
Vermont
Oregon
Wyoming
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
North Dakota
Montana
Connecticut
United States
New Jersey
Ohio
California
Pennsylvania
Texas
New York
Tennessee
Yankee star Guidry fronts National Hunting and Fishing Day
Ron Guidry the Chairman of the New York Yankees acts as honorary chairman for National Hunting and Fishing Day held on September 22. The event marks the eighth annual observance recognizing sportsmen's roles in conservation and outdoorsmanship.
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New York Yankee
Ron Guidry
Alman to Show Alaska Slides for Sierra Club Meeting
J S Minott Group of the Sierra Club hosts a meeting in Iowa City at 7 p.m. in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Third Floor Assembly Room. Dick Alman of Anamosa will present Alaska slides accompanied by Gean Sibelius tape. Parking is limited in the church lot. For info contact Rachel Robertson.
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Iowa City
J.S. Minott
Sierra Club
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Market and
Dubuque Streets
Dick Alman
Anamosa
Alaska Parks and Recreation
Alaska
Clay target shooting safety rules and record of good
The article highlights a strong safety record for clay target shooting with no personal injury accidents at registered trap or skeet shoots. It outlines core safety rules such as muzzle direction, gun unloading, safe handling during misfires, and keeping actions open until turn to shoot.
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U.S
Amateur
Bikers swap fall rides for Hawkeye club schedule
Hawkeye Bicycle Association alters three autumn ride dates with changes from June and August plans. Sept 23 8 am Purple Cow Ride 59 miles. Sept 30 8 am Olin Sun dae 65 miles new loop Mt Vernon Martelle Morley Olin Anamosa Viola Whittier. Oct 7 8 am Pork Chop Hill 63 miles. Oct 14 Lisbon start 8 am Oct 28 Lake Macbride start 9 am.
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Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Mike Whited
Sixth St
Mount Vernon
Martelle
Morley
Olin
Anamosa
Viola
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Kaufman
Bill Grove
Charles Hunter
Carlisle
Dick Aldridge
Terry Fears
Wapello
Rich Heki
Drake University
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa Lakes
Cedar
Skunk
Walleye
Alman
Gean Sibelius
E Minor
Rachel Robertson
Iowa Ave
Art Rapids Reproductions, Inc
Apids E Productions, Inc
Second Avenue
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