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Des Moines Considers Turning Rice Lake Into State Park
The Iowa state board of conservation discussed acquiring Rice Lake in Winnebago County to convert surrounding land into a public park at minimal cost. The lake’s wildlife habitat and wild rice attract waterfowl, with local communities funding much of park projects. Members include Senator W. G. Maskell, Mrs. O. M. McNider, and Prof. Pamme, with plans to expand the board to five.
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Des Moines
Rice Lake
Winnebago County
State Board of Lonservation
State House
Lake
Fortieth General Assembly
State Executive Council
Conservation Board
Executive Council
Harlan
State Historical Department
W. G. Maskell
Cedar Rapids
O. M. MecNider
Mason City
Pamme
Ames
Senator Haskell
McNider