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Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is planning a community service project on Monday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Volunteers are needed to help prepare prairie seeds for planting. All activities will occur indoors. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to serve and no experience is necessary. Instruction will be provided for everyone. Please sign up in advance by contacting Michelle Garcia at Michelle_Garcia@fws.gov or 515-994-3400; walk-ins are also welcome.
Attendees will join hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country in making the holiday a day on, not a day off. The Corporation for National and Community Service leads the annual MLK Day of Service, working with the King Center in Atlanta and thousands of nonprofit groups, faith-based organizations, and schools and businesses nationwide. Martin Luther King devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice, and opportunity for all, and illustrated that everyone has a role to play in making America what it ought to be. By serving on this holiday and throughout the year, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this program for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs to Michelle Garcia at Michelle_Garcia@fws.gov or 515-944-3400, TTY 800-877-8339 with your request by close of business on January 16, 2013.
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Neal Smith NWR Celebrates Anniversary of King Holiday with Service Project
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Vision Iowa grant sought for sports park
City Administrator Mike Nardini reported at Friday's Community Services Board meeting that negotiations with the Vision Iowa Board will begin next week, regarding funding assistance for the Fields of our Future Sports Park.
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Marion County Engineer Roger Schletzbaum has closed several area roads around the county, due to concern of flooding.
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Much to see at annual Bald Eagle Days in Pella - See slideshow
Get an up-close look at a live bald eagle and other raptors. Eagle shows will be presented hourly until 4 p.m. (last program starts at 3:00 p.m.) today (Saturday). Staff from the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center will share amazing details about how these birds "make a living." After that, more live birds await you as Environmental Educator Mike Havlik presents programs about owls, hawk identification and conservation. Other event highlights include wildlife photographer and author Ty Smedes, an environmental fair, wildlife photographer Ron Huelse, and nature crafts. Travel to the Red Rock Dam to spot eagles fishing and flying in the wild. Volunteers will be on hand with spotting scopes in the North Tailwater Recreation Area to assist you. The Red Rock Visitor Center, located on the south side of the Red Rock Dam, will feature showings of bald eagle videos produced right here in Iowa. Admission to Bald Eagle Day is free of charge and is presented by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Marion County Conservation Board, Central College and the Red Rock Lake Association.
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Neal Smith NWR Celebrates Anniversary of King Holiday with Service Project
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