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State Capitol Peregrine Falcons Focus of June 24 Program
The public is invited to a program on peregrine falcons at the east side of the State Capitol at 11 a.m., June 24, including the possibility of seeing young peregrines learning to fly. Falcon partners from around the Midwest who have provided hard work and financial support will be included in this program. Presenters will be encouraging input from the public concerning proposal to upgrade peregrine falcon status in Iowa from Endangered Species to a Species of Special Concern. This year there are 13 nesting pairs around Iowa from the first successful nesting attempt in 1993 in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Sites include natural cliffs at Lansing and Waukon Junction on the Mississippi River, Agri Bunge Elevator, in McGregor, MidAmerican Energy headquarters, in Davenport, and Louisa Generating Station, Alliant Energy plant at Chillicothe and Clinton, US Bank building, in Cedar Rapids, American Republic building, in Des Moines, Great River Bridge, in Burlington, and I-80 and I-280 bridges, at the Quad Cities.
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