Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES It appears January in Iowa has finally arrived, bringing with it frigid-cold temperatures and arctic winds. I suppose we should be thankful we have made it almost through January before dealing with the term “below zero.” The bonus of the coldness is the...
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Winter at the Lake… Definitely not boring!
photocredit: misskatecuttables.com BY: RACHEL SMITH After last weekend, with the influx of Rock ‘n Roll enthusiasts from around the World, I thought maybe there would be a lull of activity around town. Restaurants could catch their breath after the overload of customers. Streets would clear and traffic would subside. I...
A Hard-Water Angler’s Dream Come True
photocredit: militaryhuntingandfishing.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Finally, there’s ice! It seems to be a little late in the year, but the dropping temps at night have given the lake a chance to firm up. And the ice fishermen in the area are like kids in a candy store. Ice fishing is a fun, inexpensive activity for...