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Animals
Rescue dog wins 2021 Most Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Animals
Trust us, you can't just shoo geese away from their nests
It's that time of year. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says they understand geese can be a nuisance, but eliminating them isn't something they can do.
Environment
Iowa officials investigating manure spills, fish kills
Two separate manure spills into state creeks killed fish in both areas. The spills happened in Lyon and Kossuth counties.
Nation World
'13 lb rage machine': Woman writes hilarious bio for 'demonic' foster Chihuahua
"I know finding someone who wants a chucky doll in a dogs body is hard, but I have to try," Tyfanee Fortuna wrote on Facebook about her foster dog, Prancer.
Nation World
Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia, family says
Jack served as both director and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for 42 years. He retired at the end of December.
Nation World
Westminster dog show won't have spectators due to pandemic
The dog show was moved from its longtime February date to June 12-13, and from New York City’s Hudson River piers and Madison Square Garden to an outdoor setting.
Nation World
Zoos, scientists aim to curb people giving coronavirus to animals
Conservationists are worried about the virus spreading among wild great apes, but aren't currently planning a vaccination campaign.
Nation World
Trump policy that weakened wild bird protections is revoked
Trump's administration ended criminal prosecutions against companies responsible for bird deaths that could have been prevented.
Nation World
Heads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitation
These species probably developed the feat as a way of fighting off parasites, researchers said.
Local News
Man's best friend: Service dog alerts owner, both escape Davenport fire
Man's best friend can also sometimes save a life.
Animals
Understanding Iowa's laws on the mistreatment of animals
New rules passed just last year help define what mistreatment means and how it's addressed.
Animals
Understanding Iowa's laws on the mistreatment of animals
New rules passed just last year help define what mistreatment means and how it's addressed.
Animals
Trust us, you can't just shoo geese away from their nests
It's that time of year. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says they understand geese can be a nuisance, but eliminating them isn't something they can do.
Environment
Iowa officials investigating manure spills, fish kills
Two separate manure spills into state creeks killed fish in both areas. The spills happened in Lyon and Kossuth counties.
Nation World
'13 lb rage machine': Woman writes hilarious bio for 'demonic' foster Chihuahua
"I know finding someone who wants a chucky doll in a dogs body is hard, but I have to try," Tyfanee Fortuna wrote on Facebook about her foster dog, Prancer.
Nation World
Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia, family says
Jack served as both director and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for 42 years. He retired at the end of December.
Nation World
Westminster dog show won't have spectators due to pandemic
The dog show was moved from its longtime February date to June 12-13, and from New York City’s Hudson River piers and Madison Square Garden to an outdoor setting.
Nation World
Zoos, scientists aim to curb people giving coronavirus to animals
Conservationists are worried about the virus spreading among wild great apes, but aren't currently planning a vaccination campaign.
Nation World
Trump policy that weakened wild bird protections is revoked
Trump's administration ended criminal prosecutions against companies responsible for bird deaths that could have been prevented.
Nation World
Heads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitation
These species probably developed the feat as a way of fighting off parasites, researchers said.
Local News
Man's best friend: Service dog alerts owner, both escape Davenport fire
Man's best friend can also sometimes save a life.
Animals
Understanding Iowa's laws on the mistreatment of animals
New rules passed just last year help define what mistreatment means and how it's addressed.
Animals
Understanding Iowa's laws on the mistreatment of animals
New rules passed just last year help define what mistreatment means and how it's addressed.
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