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Black Bear Sightings Near Fort Atkinson, Spillville and Ridgeway
On Tuesday, May 14th, a black bear was spotted near Ridgeway by employees of Hovden Oil. Later in the week there were sighting of the animal outside of Spillville and then around Fort Atkinson. The DNR suggests that no one approach the bear and to keep an eye out while outdoors. It is also important to keep close supervision of children and pets playing outdoors.
The Iowa DNR reports fewer than thirty black bears have been spotted in Iowa since 1876. Most are in the northeast part of the state.
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Calmar Trail Days
Calmar is proud to present Calmar Trail Days on Friday, June 22-23 with the kick-off of the 5K Fun Run/Walk to take place at 7:00 pm, rain or shine. The fun run will begin by the Calmar Depot. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. with 7:00 p.m. start time.
Games and activities have been planned for Saturday, June 23 and The Calmar Fireman's Dance will be held in the parking lot by Whiskey Grove from 8-12 with music by the El Caminos.
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