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Saturday, February 09, 2013  The Wapello County Conservation Board put on the program, teaching people how to construct the rods, which is actually a very popular hobby in northeast Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The storm that ushered in winter last week brought with it cold temperatures covering most area lakes with a layer of ice.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, January 17, 2011  On this cold and rainy Monday, folks chose to take advantage of the weather.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  Be careful on the ice.

Thursday, December 24, 2009  Select anglers head to frozen lakes for ice fishing.

Monday, January 19, 2009  Ice huts on the river and people standing out in the bitter cold with their fishing poles are common sights in Ottumwa.