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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Gov. Reynolds Survey NW Iowa Communities Impacted by Severe Flooding
Media Advisory FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Gov. Reynolds Survey NW Iowa Communities Impacted by Severe Flooding Article courtesy of FEMA WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, June 27, 2024, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be joined by Governor Kim Reynolds in northwest Iowa to meet with local officials and survey damage in three communities impacted by severe flooding. […]
READ MORETaxidermy Field Tips for Better Mounts
Taxidermy Field Tips for Better Mounts By Ben Leal Undoubtedly, over a lifetime of angling or hunting, you will haul in that trophy, once-in-a-lifetime fish, or a giant whitetail buck will fall to your arrow. It could be your first turkey or the first for your son or daughter. Or it could be something out […]
READ MOREFreedom Rock Destinations
Freedom Rock Destinations Edited by Jessica Graham With the original Freedom Rock, south of Interstate-80 off the Greenfield exit, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II, strives to give Veterans a unique recognition. The idea was inspired by both Senator Grassley and journalist Kyle Munson. Sorensen has traveled the state of Iowa the past decade or so, to […]
READ MOREThe Rise of Women in the Outdoors
The Rise of Women in the Outdoors By Jessica Graham When I first started hunting 25 years ago, the landscape for women in the outdoors was vastly different. For instance, you didn’t see a lot of girls hunting. It for sure wasn’t the “cool” thing to do, and you had to be ready to face […]
READ MOREThe Ins and Outs of ATV Ownership
The Ins and Outs of ATV Ownership By Gary Faith As a kid, I was fortunate enough to be able to ride a 4 wheeler all over my family’s acreage. My father had found a hot deal on a “retired” racing quad. This ATV was purchased with the idea of being a do-all type of […]
READ MOREFishing Lines; Braid, Mono or Fluorop The Critical Lines
Fishing Lines; Braid, Mono or Fluorop The Critical Lines By Nick Johnson Back when I started fishing as a young kid all I knew was monofilament and the brand was either Stren or Trilene for the most part. There were braided lines on the market but they were heavy and I really didn’t have a […]
READ MOREThe Wild Past of Iowa
The Wild Past of Iowa By Ryan Graden Iowa officially became a state on December 28, 1846 but that does not mean people weren’t living here long before that. I often wondered as I’ve been in the timber, “Who was here before me?” Alternatively, even along those lines, “What was here before me?” I’m sure […]
READ MOREWays to Catch Summer Catfish on the River
Ways to Catch Summer Catfish on the River By Brad Durick Catching catfish on the surface looks pretty easy and it is. One of the beautiful things about catfishing in the 21st century is it can be as simple or as difficult as you want it to be. Ways to catch catfish are many. In […]
READ MOREIowa’s Big Water Largemouth Challenge
Iowa’s Big Water Largemouth Challenge By Todd Reed Iowa may be known for its small farm ponds when you go outside our borders, but the large bodies of water in the state can provide some great largemouth bass fishing too. Not only for numbers of fish, but quality as well. The bigger bodies of water […]
READ MOREIowa Nature Center Destinations
Iowa Nature Center Destinations Edited by Jessica Graham I remember one of my first school field trips, a trip to Sharon Bluffs State Park and Nature Center. As kids, we were so excited to get out of the class room and explore and learn. Nature centers play several important roles in Iowa. They serve learning […]
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