Izaak Walton League
Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, Safety, and Shooting Sports
Linn County Chapter
About Ikes
We are a local chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. We are a volunteer-run, privately owned facility located on approximately 47 acres in Linn County, just off 42nd Street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We are a group of approximately 725 members dedicated to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources, including soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife.
Hours
Open to all Members, their family, and guests, 8am to 8pm (Or sunset, when earlier)
Location
Our PHYSICAL address is: 5401 42nd Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA Our MAILING address is: PO BOX 8509, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52408-8509
IMPORTANT NEWS
October 29th, 2026 Update
New Website Look
We have updated our website so that it no longer uses WordPress to maintain. The site is now using GoDaddy's Airo tool. As a result, the look is more modern, cleaner, and the site should be easier to maintain going forward. We hope you like the new look and feel. If you like the new site, let us know. If you don't there's really no going back. If there are changes you'd like to see, let us know, we'll see how practical they would be. Send requests to ikes.membership@gmail.com.
GET THAT MISSING HOUR BACK SUNDAY MORNING AT 2:00 AM
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1st at 2:00 AM. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night — and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
HONEY HARVEST DAY
Word has it that the annual Honey Harvest at Ikes happened Saturday, August 29th and that the bees were, well, as busy as bees this summer. I'm told we got a LOT of honey, maybe our best year yet. Honey will be available for $10 a jar (one pound).
GATE CARD NOT WORKING?
If you have paid your 2026 dues, and tried to get into Ikes, but the gate won't open -- we still need your SIGNED 2026 Waiver form. Once we get it, it takes only a minute or two to re-enable access.
Updated Member Handbook for 2026
The UPDATED Member Handbook for 2026 is posted on our Member's page for your downloading and viewing pleasure!
Trap machine orientation:
Learn how to use the new machines on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, at 1 PM.
MEMBERS — Buy/Sell/Trade:
Take advantage of our Buy/Sell/Trade section. If you have something you're looking to buy, to sell, or to trade -- send the description to ikes.membership@gmail.com. I'll post it and you're on your way. Let me know when I can take your listing down, so the site doesn't get filled with really old listings. ikes.membership@gmail.com
Committee Updates
Archery Range Committee
Remember — broadhead arrows are not permitted on the range — they tear up the target butts!!!
Action Range Committee
If you wish to become an Action Range user — there is a one-time fee of $200. Once you pay the fee, you'll be asked to contact Walker Kelly to arrange a quick draw/reholster check.
Conservation Committee
Contact the CommitteeIndoor Pistol Range Committee
All members have access to the Indoor Pistol Range AFTER completing a simple qualification test. You will learn how to use the indoor range safely, and will be asked to demonstrate your ability to place ten rounds inside an IDPA practice target, placed at 50 feet from the firing line.
Contact Jack at ipr.lciwla@gmail.com, or send Bill an email at wjgrams@gmail.com to make an appointment. You can also contact ikes.membership@gmail.com, if necessary.
Outdoor Pistol Range Committee
Contact the CommitteeRifle Range Committee
Contact the CommitteeTrap Range Committee
Want to learn how to use the trap machines safely, or just want to double-check? Orientations on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month beginning at 1PM.