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O.W.L.S. programs are designed for "boomers" or older, but anyone can attend. No registration is required unless you would like to attend the optional luncheon that follows the program for just $7.50. If you would rather not register online, call our office at 515.232.2516. State history comes to life in these delightful tales of early Iowa by storyteller Darrin Crow -- featuring the great Honey War of 1838, when Iowa was nearly invaded by Missouri! Menu: beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, dinner roll, and chocolate pound cake. Register and pay for lunch by 4pm on November 29.

The Story County Conservation Board invites the public to attend its monthly board meeting. Board agendas will be available at www.storycountyconservation.org the Friday prior to the meeting. Note: This meeting will be held in the Public Meeting Room at the Administration Building in Nevada due to construction at the Conservation Center.

Story County Conservation and Houston Engineering welcome the public to review and provide feedback on conceptual designs for mitigating the Hannum’s Mill Low Head Dam on the South Skunk River. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Danfoss Room at the Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave., Ames). This is the second public meeting in the exploratory phase of mitigating the Hannum’s Mill Low Head Dam. This exploratory phase identified conceptual designs that alleviate the dangers associated with a low head dam as well as improve passage for people and wildlife. Conceptual designs have incorporated public comments as well as anticipated permit requirements based on archaeological and mussel surveys of the site. Please direct questions to Pat Shehan with Story County Conservation (PShehan@storycountyiowa.gov) or Rob Davis with Houston Engineering (rdavis@houstoneng.com).