Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society

Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society News

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Announcing the Iowa Chapter Logo Contest!

Now that our members have identified their preference for Iowa’s state fish, we are happy to announce the Iowa Chapter Logo Contest! Many units of AFS have recently updated their logos, including both the...

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What’s coming next?

Hello Iowa Chapter members! As of the Executive Committee meeting last Thursday (10/6/22), I am your new President, with Tyler Stubbs stepping into the Past-President position and our new President-elect joining the ExCom. Who...

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President’s Corner

It is hard to believe that one year ago I became President of the Iowa Chapter, time sure flies when you are having fun! It is mid-September and I thought fall was going to...

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State Fish Results

Thank you for voting! After a multi-year process we are proud to announce that the fish selected by membership for recommendation as the official state fish of Iowa is the Iowa Darter, Etheostoma exile....

Election

President-Elect Candidates

Two AFS members are running for President-elect of the Iowa Chapter. The winning candidate would become President during 2023-24. Thank you to Seth and George for running! To vote, please visit: https://iowa.fisheries.org/officer-election/ Seth Fopma...

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AFS Fish Grant Funds Habitat Project

The Southwest Iowa Fishing Team utilized the 2021 Iowa Chapter AFS Fisheries Grant to build and place habitat structures in the Littlefield Recreation Area, near Exira, Iowa. The Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries...

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Vote for the State Fish!

Voting is open to guide the Chapter’s formal recommendations on Iowa’s State Fish (or Fishes). You should have received a password via email if you are a Chapter member. Please contact the Secretary Treasurer...