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Furbearer Season Opens

Submitted by Kayleigh McCullough, Multimedia Producer
Thursday, November 1st, 2012, 1:00pm
Furbearer Season Opens

Dry conditions have left hunters in central Iowa with limited options as the furbearer season opens this weekend.

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Drivers Urged To Be Alert

Submitted by Kayleigh McCullough, Multimedia Producer
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, 5:33am
Drivers Urged To Be Alert

The DNR is urging Iowa drivers to be cautious as breeding season for whitetail deer is quickly approaching. The deer become more active during breeding and with the removal of standing crops they will be on the move to wooded or brushy areas. 

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Pheasant Habitat Improvment

Submitted by Kayleigh McCullough, Multimedia Producer
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 7:34am
Pheasant Habitat Improvment

Wildlife enthusiasts get a chance to fix a habitat and enjoy free pancakes. The Northern Polk Pheasants Forever chapter in partnership with the DNR is working to improve the habitat of metro area pheasants.

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Iowa Speedway and NASCAR Plant 70 Trees in Garwin

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, October 7th, 6:21 am
Iowa Speedway and NASCAR Plant 70 Trees in Garwin

NASCAR Green donated trees to the town of Garwin, Iowa; 15 miles from Marshalltown, to replace landscaping that had been damaged by the storm. Members of the Iowa Speedway and NASCAR helped plant 70 trees and the rest were given to residents of the town.

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Canada Goose Banding in Marshalltown

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, June 27th, 6:07 am
Canada Goose Banding in Marshalltown

The DNR and MCCB will band Canada geese on Tuesday or Wednesday this week and is inviting the public to either help round up the birds or watch.

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Nature Related Activities for Preschoolers and Their Families

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, June 20th, 5:13 am
Nature Related Activities for Preschoolers and Their Families

The Marshall County Conservation is offering a Nature Friends session for families to enjoy nature activities along with their preschooler.

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