Upper Iowa University Fundraiser
Do you enjoy exploring NATURE? Do you like FISH? Please consider supporting the students at Upper Iowa University? Help us catch this very RARE event that only happens every 17 years! Upper Iowa University’s...
Rebecca Krogman
Cyclone Corner
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael WeberPresident: Michael Musal The Iowa State AFS chapter has been very busy recently. Members of the chapter participated in waste line basket cleanup around Story County, providing a vital service....
Lateral Lines 41(1), May 2023
Did you miss the latest Lateral Lines? Don’t worry, it’s available here: In This Issue Chapter Contacts President’s Corner Chapter Logo Contest – Still Open! IA AFS Meeting Awards IA AFS Meeting Minutes Treasurer’s...
2022 Best Professional Paper: Lewis Bruce
The 2022 Best Professional Paper was presented to Lewis Bruce, Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Evaluating Relative Contribution of Walleye Raised in a Recirculating Aquaculture System The award was accepted by proxy John Lorenzen.
2022 Best Student Paper: Bobby Cope
The 2022 Best Student Paper was presented to Bobby Cope, Iowa State University. Fine scale Movement and Behavior of Walleye near a Reservoir Intake Tower
2023 Chapter Service Appreciation: Chairs and Officers
Not pictured yet: Secretary-Treasurer, Kyle Bales
2023 Undergraduate Scholarship: Braden Lensing
The 2023 Undergraduate Scholarship was presented to Braden Lensing, Iowa State University. The purpose of this award is to recognize an up-and-coming fisheries undergraduate based on academic and work merit. Our winner is Braden...
2023 Joan Duffy Travel Award: Tommy Johnson
The 2023 Joan Duffy Travel Award was presented to Tommy Johnson, DNR Intern/University of Florida. The Joan Duffy supports travel to the Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. The Iowa Chapter hasn’t done one in...
2023 Outstanding Young Professional Award: Seth Fopma
The 2023 Outstanding Young Professional Award was presented to Seth Fopma. The purpose of this award is to recognize up to two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the fisheries profession during the...
2023 Award of Professional Excellence: Dr. Robert Summerfelt
The 2023 Award of Professional Excellence was presented to Dr. Robert Summerfelt. Our next award is the Award of Professional Excellence, a career-level award meant to recognize significant, long-enduring positive impacts on fisheries. This...