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2. Public Forums
   1. General Discussion

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      Latest: 2023 growout contest progress log Dave, Sep 29, 2022 at 1:17 PM
   2. Introductions

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      Latest: Back at it - hello everyone! Sink_or_Swim, Jan 22, 2022
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      Latest: 2021/2022 Grow Out Contest? ruggerkc, Jun 30, 2021
   4. Events & Fests

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      Latest: [Oct 15, 2022] Fall Fest 2022 (Turbo's Aquatics Workshop: 1820 SE Miehe Dr, Grimes, IA 50111) Bud, Sep 20, 2022
   5. Hobby News & Events

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      Latest: The Aquarium Extravaganza - Chicago - October 13 & 14 TankItEasy, Sep 24, 2018
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      Latest: Bio-Sea Marine Salt Armydog, Sep 29, 2016
   7. Club Sponsors

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      Latest: TCMAS Expo - October 23rd Slide-Loc, Sep 12, 2021

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      Latest: Looking for an ATO sergifed91, Sep 28, 2022 at 3:12 PM
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      Latest: Pet Store Directory mppanp, Oct 25, 2018
   10. Off Topic

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       Latest: Article about what remains of Ocean Wilderness M2R, May 13, 2019
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       Latest: Some people still unable to access GIRS website Bud, Mar 3, 2020

3. Regional Forums
   1. Burlington Region

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      Latest: Par Meter check out Codey, Jan 17, 2021
   2. Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Region

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      Latest: IC/CR Par meter Check out ruggerkc, Jan 16, 2022
   3. Des Moines & Ames Region

      Moderator & Regional GIRS Trustees: Jeanette Becker (beckerj3), Assistant Trustee Position Open

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      Latest: Des Moines Par meter checkout thread beckerj3, Aug 18, 2022
   4. Quad Cities Area

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      Latest: Did the QC scene die or did the club? covey, Oct 12, 2021
   5. Waterloo / Cedar Falls Area

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      Latest: Cedar Valley par meter official check out page Travis, Apr 23, 2021
   6. Other Areas

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      Latest: North Iowa Region mark42, Jul 21, 2017
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