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August 20, 2014

Proposed fishing regulations topic of four public meetings

Des Moines – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled four

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August 20, 2014

Fingerling perch stocked in Trumbull Lake and Virgin Lake

By Steve Weisman Trumbull Lake located northwest of Ruthven and south of Terril

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June 25, 2014

Curly-leaf pondweed more noticeable this year

By Steve Weisman The Iowa Great Lakes are home to approximately 30 native species of

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June 6, 2014

Trumbull Lake on its Way Back

(A follow up to a previous story) By Steve Weisman With Trumbull Lake now nearly

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May 29, 2014

Update on Marble and West Hottes Lake Restoration Project

By Steve Weisman Nearly 40 area residents attended the update on the restoration

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May 19, 2014

Visiting the Iowa Lakeside Lab

By Steve Weisman When my granddaughter’s teacher approached me about helping

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May 5, 2014

Orioles are on their way

By Steve Weisman Even though it has been a long time coming, spring is making its

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February 6, 2014

Get geared up for the Great Backyard Bird Count

New York, N. Y. – From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, bird watchers from more than

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February 5, 2014

Preparing ourselves for Zebra Mussels

By Mike Hawkins Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist If you haven’t already heard the

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December 31, 2013

Plans set for 2014 Iowa PF/QF state convention

Ankeny – The 2014 Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) State Convention

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September 6, 2013

Ducks Unlimited: making a difference at the local level

By Steve Weisman For most of the past 40 years, I have been a Ducks Unlimited (DU)

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June 5, 2013

Designing Backyards to Attract Songbirds and Butterflies

by Steve Weisman Most of my stories have been about hunting and fishing. However,

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