Another Monster Buck From Iowa - Plus A Bonus!

Here is yet another amazing deer taken in Iowa. This time, the bow hunter, Jim Willmsen from Cedar Rapids Iowa, got way more than he bargained for - 2 bucks locked up!

This isn't completely uncommon but actually getting a chance to take one while hunting, that is a different story. Normally you simply find them dead in the woods. This is not confirmed but I heard that Cabelas offered this guy over $100,000 for the original rack plus they would make him a reproduction.

Take a look at the video. It is quite extraordinary!

 

Deer Hunting In Iowa.

For those of you who are anti-hunting you might want to look away right now.

Most people are aware that white tailed deer hunting is now open across the Midwest. From Minnesota and Wisconsin to Missouri and Kansas, hunters are putting on their blaze orange and hitting the woods. Here in Iowa, the DNR has issues extra licenses in numerous counties to try and thin the deer population and lockers across the state are participating in the HUSH program where the meat goes to feed the hungry. "Nearly 6,500 deer were donated by hunters to HUSH last year, generating more than 1 million meals to Iowa's less fortunate. It is expected that more than 7,000 will be donated in the 2007-08 season."

The pictures below are of a monster buck that was taken by a friend of a friend with a muzzleloader here in Iowa. Ladies and gents, this is one big deer!








I just can't get over how massive this old boy was.

 

Web Designer Needed in Waterloo & Cedar Falls Iowa

IMT Inc. is hiring an additional web designer.

Qualified candidates must have a background working in a dynamic, interactive, and fast paced team environment.

Responsibilities: Design and develop custom web applications for a diverse client base.Analyze and troubleshoot technical problems Convert business objectives into a creative, functional and professional web presence.

Requirements: Min. of 2 Years development/design experience in a professional capacity. Must be detail oriented. Applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge with some or all of the following: PHP or ASP, JavaScript, MySQL or SQL, HTML, CSS, XHTML, and Dreamweaver. Candidates must comprehend the basic fundamentals like cross platform browser compatibility, web graphic optimization, website to search engine relationships and the like.

Other Desired Skills: Working knowledge of Photoshop, Quark, Illustrator, and InDesign. Flash and 3D Studio experience is a huge plus. The ability to work in Windows and Linux server environments. Telecommuting negotiable.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send resume and samples of work to IMT Inc. 110 Fletcher Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701. Attn: Andy Mullinex.

 

It's Official. Google IS Coming to Iowa!

The announcement was just made! On the Des Moines Register's Site they are reporting that it is official. Google is locating their next server farm in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The new data center is already under construction on a 55 acre site.

"The $600 million project will include two facilities spread over 1,185 acres and will include 200 workers with average salaries of between $50,000 and $130,000...creating an annual payroll of about $10 million.

Google Inc. will pay an estimated $65 million in property taxes over the next 15 years, according to a press release from the governor's office. The company made a concentrated effort to use as many local vendors and suppliers as possible..."

This is an exciting prospect for the State of Iowa. Operations are scheduled to begin in the spring of 09.

 

Google Coming to Iowa?

The DesMoines Register reported that Gov. Chet Culver plans to announce a "major economic development project" on Tuesday.

"An economic development official who asked not to be identified, but who is familiar with the project, said Friday that Google has told the state that it will build its next server farm in Council Bluffs."

The proposed data center that would house the big G has an estimated construction cost of $600 million. This is a huge break for the Tall Corn State with an estimated 100 jobs created that would pay between $50k and $130k annually.

We will find out tomorrow for sure. Keep your fingers crossed Council Bluffs.

 

Royal Limousine's New Site Launched

Royal Limousine of Cedar Falls, Iowa has just launched their new site. Royal Limousine has just purchased a new Chrysler 300 luxury stretch limousine. This fully loaded, luxury coach provides the finest chauffeured transport in the area. Royal Limousine accepts booking for:

• Weddings


• Birthdays


• Anniversaries


• Holiday Parties


• Special Occasions


• Casino Trips


• Group Events


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For more information or to book a limousine, visit them online at http://www.ridewithroyal.com/