Don’t Mow Ditches to Save Fuel Warms Wildlife
Iowa Conservation Commission chief Harry Harrison urges farmers to skip unnecessary roadside mowing this summer. He says roadside cover aids wildlife in nesting and winter protection and aligns with the Iowa Highway Commission policy to mow only where needed, except for weed control and visibility at intersections.
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ICC
Des Moines
Iowa
Harry Harrison
Fish and Game Division
Iowa Conservation Commission
Harrison
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa Guard unit begins annual camp training at Camp Ripley
The First Battalion of the 168th Infantry Iowa National Guard from southwestern Iowa started summer camp training at Camp Ripley Minnesota on Aug 1. Regular Army advisors will test combat readiness including response to nuclear attack camouflage and evasion movements and defensive tactics. Roger Poort of Malvern appears in the photo. Headquarters is in Council Bluffs with units in Corning Shenandoah Glenwood Villisca Clarinda and Atlantic.
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168Th Infantry
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
Camp Ripley
Minn
Roger Poort
Malvern
Council Bluffs
Corning
Shenandoah
Glenwood
Villisca
Clarinda
Atlantic
1973 Iowa deer hunting seasons announced
The State Conservation Commission set the 1973 deer seasons with major changes to shotgun muzzle loader rules. Buck only licenses expand to all five zones with mixed license ratios, increased quotas from 19,000 to 27,500, and a five day shotgun season December 1–5. Bow season runs October 13–November 25 and December 8–16 with separate zone rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Bob Barratt
Commission
Towa
Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife
4Th Street
Henderson Rodeo Results Highlights and Winners
Barebacks claimed Drew Hayes of Weatherford Oklahoma and Jerry Beagley of Hope Kansas as top placers. Saddle broncs saw Eddie Rudd of St Louis Missouri take first with Pat Wicker from Henderson second. Bull riding topped by Lyle Sankey of Rose Hill Kansas with Vince Hilton from Henderson second. Bull dogging led by Dale Breckheisen Wellsville Kansas, Bill Bailey Burlington Kansas second. Calf roping won by Butch Myers Welda Kansas, Denny Howell Auburn Nebraska second. Team roping led by Bob and Eldon Pugh Bellville Kansas, second Bobby Brock and Hank Curry Drumrite Kansas. Barrel race winners were Carol Martin from Co. Biuffs Iowa and Jimmy Hodges Drexel Missouri as runner-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Hayes
Weatherford
Okla
Jerry Beagley
Hope
Kan
Eddie Rudd
St. Louis
Pat Wicker
Henderson
Lyle Sankey
Rose Hill
Vince Hilton
Dale Breckheisen
Wellsville
Bill Bailey
Burlington
Butch Myers
Welda
Denny Howell
Auburn
Nebr
Bob and
Eldon Pugh
Bellville
Bobby Brock
Hank Curry
Drumrite
Barrell
Carol Martin
Co. Biuffs
Jimmy Hodges
Drexel
Expansion plan for Holiday Inn at Red Oak approved
Red Coach Inn Inc stockholders approved a two phase expansion of the Holiday Inn in Red Oak. Phase I added a 22 room wing now operating while Phase II plans a 5000 square foot expansion of the commercial wing including a casual dining area remodeled dining room and a new cocktail lounge. A second East entrance and lobby will give access to meeting rooms and lounge.
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Holiday Inn
Red Coach Inn, Inc
Red Oak
Board of Directors
Douglas G. Billings
ICC Sets Hunting and Trapping Seasons in Iowa
The Iowa Conservation Commission approved 1973 74 hunting seasons for rabbits squirrels ruffed grouse rails snipe woodcock fox and raccoon plus trapping rules. Seasons vary by species with statewide and zoned areas shooting hours bag and possession limits and permit requirements for wildlife refuges and management areas. Beverages and dates vary. details show opening dates across September to February and continuous coyote open season.
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Des Moines
Iowa Conservation Commission
Fox
Sora
Virginia
Commission
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
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Dust
Christian Science Monitor
Astor Station
Boston
Massachusetts
Zisea
American Cancer Society
Bill Gargan
ACS
Emerson Aerial Spray
Emerson
Se Wa
Ested
RUN Oil CO
Blackburn Oil Co
Jim Ford
Conoco
Mr. Ford
Owen Bolte
Silver City
Dale Williams
Omaha Stockyards
Shippers
Omaha
Lima
Exchange Lobby
Omaha Livestock Market
Beaver
Otter
Cayote
Silvertown
Morgal Oil Co
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