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Outdoor First Aid Tips for Dog Owners

According to a leading national survey, more than 54 percent of American households have a dog, and nearly 78 million dogs are pets across the nation.

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7 Cool Ways to Cut Your Summer Energy Use

As summer warms up, it’s easy to crank up the air conditioning to beat the heat. Check out these tipsto keep your home’s temperature low and your bills lower.

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7 Tips for Starting a Backyard Pollinator Garden

Small animals, including insects and hummingbirds, are responsible for the processes that bring us cotton for clothes to the strawberries in the supermarket.

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4 Lures That Walleye Can’t Resist

Elusive and defiant, walleye have duped even the most determined fanatics for decades. Struggle no more to wrangle in these clever beasts with these tips.

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4 Cool Things You Should Know About Mussels

Most people have seen the empty shell of a clam or mussel, but significantly fewer have seen the actual animals that live in there.

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6 best bass baits and lures for summer

Not many gamefish have captivated the gaze of avid anglers like the bass. No matter when, where, or what you’re fishing in, consider using these foolproof baits

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7 Cool Things You Should Know About Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are some of the most distinctive birds to see in Iowa – if your eyes can keep up. Look for them over the summer; you might even see a rare species.

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7 Cool Things You Should Know About Squirrels

This nimble and common wildlife family is known for acrobatic tendencies and potential as a garden or birdfeeder thief. Learn more about your fuzzy neighbors.

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7 Tips to Keep you Safe Outdoors in a Storm

It’s one thing to be caught half a block from homw in a thunderstorm. What do you do if a storm comes up suddenly when you are camping, hiking or boating?

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Catfish with a Cajun Kick [Recipe]

Atlas World Grill is a veteran of the Iowa City food and drink scene, having served the campus community for more than 15 years.