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  • Outside Iowa: Scouting out some sheds

    Scooping up a big shed is almost better than shooting him because you get to build a history and still have the chance at him next fall.  

    Not only do sheds tell you that he has survived another season, but they can also tell you a lot about his travel, bedding and feeding habits. To be successful at picking up a pile of bone each year you have to get out and walk, but it doesn’t start there.

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  • Outside Iowa: It’s time to take action now

    Ok, its time to discuss a serious issue facing Iowa’s outdoorsmen and women. I realize some may not agree with what we are going to talk about, but taking an objective look at Iowa’s deer herd and where it is headed is absolutely necessary.  

    Even if you don’t deer hunt or only get out a few times a year, being a part of redirecting our most valuable outdoor resource is critical, especially in regards to the next generation.

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  • YMCA Men's Volleyball Announcement

    The Montgomery County Family YMCA has been hosting Co-Ed Volleyball every Thursday night since Nov. 3.

    There are eight teams in the league. Those teams are Agri Solutions, C & J Ag Supply, Healthy Turf, Kiss My Pass, Red Coach Inn, Red Coach Restaurant, That Team, and V Force.

    The teams start tournament play the week of Feb. 16.

    If you are interested in getting volleyball information next season, please contact Sarah Crockett at the Montgomery County Family YMCA at (712) 623-2161.

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  • Outside Iowa: Time to catch some icy walleyes

    Finally, the cold weather has set in.  Its only about three or four weeks too late, but these arctic temps are putting a safe sheet of ice on what water was left open. Much of Iowa’s northern half has had adequate ice fishing ice, but the southern half has been really hit and miss.

    What a weird winter this has been…I’m apprehensive on the ice as it is, let alone when there isn’t much of it! But, I digress.  

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  • YMCA Sharks host 2012 winter swimming meet

    On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Montgomery County Family YMCA Sharks hosted their last home swim meet for the 2011-2012 Winter Season.  The Southwest Iowa YMCA Sailfish and the Omaha YMCA Swim Team were the two other teams in attendance. 

    Overall the Omaha YMCA Swim Team took home the most ribbons with a total of 67, including 34 first place, 19 second place, and 14 third place.  The Southwest Iowa YMCA Sailfish took home a total of 59 ribbons, including 26 first place, 19 second place, and 14 third place. 

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  • Red Oak Optimist’s hold annual Tri-Star basketball skills contest

    The Red Oak Optimist Club held the annual Tri-Star Basketball Skills Contest Wednesday, Jan. 11. The medal winners for the competition were:

    Girls Age Divisions

    08-09: 1. Elle Scarborough 2. Chloe DeVries   3. Emma Bierbaum
    10-11: 1. Kaylee Philby     2. Sophie Walker   3. Shawna Baldwin
    12-13: 1. Sarah Behrens   2. Brandi Sands     3. Lauren Gilbert

    Boys Age Divisions

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  • Outside Iowa: Preping for Iowa’s late antlerless season

    Starting Jan. 11 and running through Jan. 29 is Iowa’s Late Antlerless Season.  It is a controversial season among dedicated hunters, but it is still viewed as a necessary portion of our whitetail management strategy by many of our state biologists and officials.

    Most counties across Iowa won’t have an available quota to participate in this season, but you don’t have to reside in the counties that do to hunt during the late season.

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  • Outside Iowa: Iowa’s endless small game

    You want to talk about good clean fun? Let’s talk about late season small game! Iowa has an abundance of squirrel and rabbit hunting opportunities that are very underutilized. Contrary to speculation, squirrels and rabbits make for some fine eats! Once the deer seasons have come to a close, there is still one last thing to do before the time to hit the woods looking for sheds arrives.

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  • Iowa Fishing Report: December 29

    The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend.

    The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff.

    For current information, contact the district fisheries office at the phone number listed at the end of each district report.

    SOUTHWEST

    Viking Lake

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  • Updated YMCA Tennis League Results

    We have an updated version of the YMCA Men's Singles tennis results.

    Mike Portz defeated Eric Lanning 6-0 and 6-1. Garrett Hembry defeated Dylan Hower 6-4 and 6-3. Mark Lund defeated Trent Turney via forfeit. Mike Portz defeated Andrew Hoppmann 6-1, 5-7 and 6-4. Andrew Hoppmann defeated Ryan Hansen via forfeit.

    Standings

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