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Outdoors/recreation

Brownells looks to expand closer to I-80

by dhayes on May 10, 2012

• Site near Grinnell interchange would host a 200,000-square-foot distribution center By DANN HAYES dhayes1@dmreg.com Montezuma’s Brownells, Inc., is hoping to expand, and they’re looking at land closer to Interstate 80 near Grinnell for their expansion site. But there’s a road block – a road needs to be constructed to the area. The company has [...]

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Hunters, trappers mull changes in seasons outlined at DNR forums

by Brathjen on March 14, 2012

By BRIAN RATHJEN AMANA – In a staid and low-key affair last week at Amana, hunters and trappers supported many of the Department of Natural Resources’ recommendations for changes in the 2012-2013 seasons. Just 20 people showed up at the DNR’s meeting Tuesday, March 6, at Clear Creek Amana Elementary School, Middle Amana, where most [...]

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Poweshiek County CR named Friend of 4-H

November 29, 2011 Agriculture News

By STAFF REPORTS powcr@dmreg.com The Poweshiek County CR was recently recognized as a Friend of 4-H. Editor J.O. Parker received the award on behalf of the newspaper at the annual 4-H Awards Day program held on Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn. The Friend of 4-H recognizes an organization [...]

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Constantino gets NRA honor

November 8, 2011 Outdoors/recreation

By STAFF REPORTS powcr@dmreg.com On Saturday, Oct. 15, prior to the 4-H Shooting Sports state meet held at Brownells Big Springs shooting range, Pete Brownell, president of Brownell’s Inc. on behalf of the National Rifle Association, presented Margi Constantino of rural Montezuma with the 2011 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award. This award recognizes [...]

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Swamp monster at Holiday Lake?

November 1, 2011 Outdoors/recreation

 

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Poweshiek County Shooting Aces bring home state medals

November 1, 2011 BGM sports

By STAFF REPORTS powcr@dmreg.com More than 120 Iowa 4-H’ers from across Iowa competed for state titles in Recurve Archery, Compound Archery, Shotgun, Smallbore, Wildlife and Air Rifle on Saturday Oct. 15th at Brownell’s Big Springs Shooting Complex near Searsboro. Poweshiek County Shooting Aces fielded 24 shooters and brought home seven medals. Competing in Shotgun were: [...]

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Little Bear Creek development project seeks interest

October 11, 2011 Outdoors/recreation

Do you live near Little Bear Creek? The Poweshiek County Soil and Water Conservation office wants to know how many landowners in the Little Bear Creek Watershed (the land that drains into the creek) are interested in doing conservation projects in the next few years, and what type of projects they would like to do. [...]

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North Skunk bridge project turned down for historic grant

August 25, 2011 Outdoors/recreation

The N. Skunk River Greenbelt Association (NSRGA) was rejected for a Historic Resource Development Program grant by the State Historical Program Office (SHPO) on July 29, 2011. After waiting for Governor Branstad to sign the State Budget, a month after the original deadline, NSRGA was very disappointed in the outcome. “We couldn’t make them understand [...]

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Arthur wins state shooting title, has eyes set on Olympics

August 9, 2011 Montezuma sports

By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com Trap shooting enthusiast Nick Arthur has his sites aimed high. The 18-year-old Searsboro native continues his winning ways, shooting 198 out of 200 targets, to capture the 2011 Junior Singles State Championship title for a fourth consecutive year. He accomplished the feat at the 135th State of Iowa Trap Shoot, July [...]

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Was it a rattlesnake?

July 28, 2011 Outdoors/recreation

• Grinnell police spot snake in downtown area in middle of night By DANN HAYES dhayes1@dmreg.com The Grinnell Police Department responded to a call early on Thursday, July 7, of a possible rattlesnake in the downtown area. According to Jodi Matherly, police chief, an officer arrived at the 800 block of 5th Ave., Grinnell, at [...]

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