LOWELL WASHBURN
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Fired administrator sues Tama County, alleging libel and defamation (opens the original)
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A former Tama County official fired amid allegations of misusing county funds is now suing the countyâs board of supervisors for libel and defamation. Tammy Wise, former Tama County human resources manager, is suing supervisors Curt Hilmer, Mark Doland, David Turner, Heather Knebel and Curt Kupka in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. Wise, who was hired by the county in February 2000, also served as the countyâs insurance administrator. She alleges that in May 2022, citiz
WASHBURN: Iowa mourning dove season opens Tuesday, Sep. 1 (opens the original)
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The Iowa hunting season for mourning doves and Eurasian doves opens Sept. 1. Hunters are allowed to bag 15 doves daily; the possession limit is 45 doves. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to sunset each day. The dove season concludes Nov. 29. Enjoy more wildlife tales online at Washburnâs Outdoor Journal at iawildlife.org/blog. According to the results of this yearâs annual roadside game survey, hunters can expect to encounter good to excellent pheasant numbers when t… This yea
WASHBURN: Summer crane families are on the wing (opens the original)
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Following a summer of secretive seclusion, this yearâs crop of baby sandhill cranes is currently on full display -- in the open and on the wing. Gearing up for their first migration, young cranes (more properly referred to as colts) are enjoying the thrill of riding the wind with their newly acquired powers of flight. But itâs not all games; thereâs serious business as well. School is in session as parent birds lead youngsters on daily excursions to new marsh and pasture land habitats wher
WASHBURN: Wading birds never fail to thrill human observers (opens the original)
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A great blue heron flips it catch into a position to be swallowed head first. After taking careful aim, a great blue heron makes a lightning-quick strike. A great blue heron grasps a young perch. Using a spear to take sportfish from Clear Lake is illegal -- that is unless you happen to belong to a unique family of long-legged, feathered waders that are regular summer residents here. Collectively referred to a wading birds, there are more than a half dozen species of herons, egrets, and bitterns
WASHBURN: Clear Lake’sâsummer catfishing is heating up (opens the original)
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Larger catfish like this 30-incher, are best suited for a slow cooking, hardwood smoker A pair of midsummer channel catfish taken from a Clear Lake dock. Catfish like these 16- and 18-inchers make the best table fare. This Clear Lake catfish will make for fine dining. Quick and simple, Cajun grilled catfish is one of my favorite recipes. Once the lid goes on the grill, youâre only 10 minutes from fine dining.â â While the Dog Days of summer may dramatically slow the roll for many of Clear
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