Letter From Senator Wayne Keith Reflects Iowa Session Start
A first week report from Senator Wayne Keith describes orientation and seating, a new session procedure, and a prayer service dedicating Governor Robert Ray at University Christian. He notes committee assignments on Appropriations Cities and Towns Agriculture and Transportation, and predicts earlier committee work with more bills in the 63rd session. He invites constituent feedback at the State House in Des Moines.
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Govenor Roger Jepson
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Wayne Keith
State House
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Conservation Notes Slow Ice Fishing Due to Snow
Conservation reports heavy snow and freezing temperatures curtail ice fishing. The adverse weather slowed water traffic and access to popular fishing areas, delaying planned outings and affecting local angling activity.
Fishermen Report Varied Fishing Across Iowa Lakes
Commission field notes fishermen braving harsh weather report fair perch at West Okoboji in Dickinson county and good walleye at Clear Lake in Cerro Gado county. Lake Mac Bride and Coralville Reservoir in Johnson county see pie hits while backwaters of the Mississippi show only fair panfish. Snow cover slows ice from thickening and anglers are urged to check ice thickness before venturing onto frozen lakes and rivers.
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Coralville Reservoir
Johnson County
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Iowa deer and quail seasons show steady harvests
Preliminary reports from Harry Harrison at the Iowa Conservation Commission indicate a productive season for deer hunters with about half of paid licensees reporting deer taken. Quail areas in southern Iowa yielded good shooting as winter snows arrive, while town cottontail season runs to February 16 with high counts in the southern third of the state.
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Harry Harrison
Iowa Conservation Commission
Leach Guest and Lane Return From Holidays
Leland Leach of Charles City visited his son Roger Leach and family for Saturday supper. Jeff Lane resumed studies at Iowa State University Ames on January 6 after holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lane.
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Charles City
Roger Leach
Jeff Lane
Iowa State University
Ames
Joe Lane
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