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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th

Trading Post

September 4th, 2014 by Jim Field

GARAGE SALE:  304 Oak St. in the alley. Rain or Shine.  Thursday 1-6 & Friday 1-6.  Sets of dishes, coca cola glasses, trash barrels, men, women, and children’s clothes, etc.

WANTED: A plumber or someone who has a faucet dresser that can install a new sink. 712-590-7001.

FOR SALE: A school lunchroom table that seats 12 $100…a two-burner gas stove for a service truck $125 Call 712-527-0385

WANT TO BUY: Reliable transportation for under $2000, willing to make payments and work out an agreement. Call Scott at 712-778-5131 in Griswold

WANT TO BUY: vintage cars, trucks or motorcycles FOR SALE: Compound Bow $200 and Furnace 92-thousand BTU. Call 712-304-4262

Employees at 3 Bluffs businesses cited for selling booze to minors

News

September 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in southwest Iowa say an alcohol sales compliance check Wednesday in Council Bluffs revealed clerks at three out of nine businesses checked sold alcohol to minors. The check was conducted during an undercover operation by members of the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Task Force. The Task Force utilized an 18-year old female and a 19-year old male who attempted to make purchases of alcohol.

Officials say because they sold alcohol to persons of underage, the following persons acting as sales clerks in Council Bluffs were cited: Mindy Jo Johnson, an employee of BadonkaRonks on S. 24th Street; Wendy Hellend, an employee of the Goldmine Lounge, and Hannah E. Wenchell, an employee of the Fiddlin’ Monkey. An employee of a business who sells booze to a minor faces a$500 civil penalty or 14-day license suspension for the first violation or first violation within two-years. The business owner faces a similar fine.

The six Council Bluffs businesses checked who were in compliance with the law and refused to sell alcohol to minors, include: Glory Days; O’Face Bar; Caddy Shack; Rodeo Bar; Salty Dog and 1892 German Bier Haus.

Authorities say the Task Force will continue to conduct these types of undercover operations in the future, to make sure local businesses are in compliance.

Backyard and Beyond 09-04-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 4th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Cindy Workman about Goat milk soap and more.

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Carstens Farm Days takes place this weekend

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Iowa farm history comes to life this weekend during the 32nd annual Carstens Farm Days. During the event which takes place south of Shelby, there’ll be thrashing, a saw mill, food and crafters, a quilt show, along with tractors and Ag equipment on display, as well as historic farm memorabilia.

Steam engines will power antique threshing machines, antique machinery, a parade, crafts, and entertainment. Over two hundred restored antique tractors will be on display. The original Carstens farm buildings will be open for tours. The buildings will be alive with demonstrations that will bring back memories for older visitors and teach valuable history lessons to young people.

To start Farm Days off right, a pancake breakfast is planned at 6:30 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The proceeds from the pancake breakfast go to the Shelby Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department volunteers will also serve lunch both days. Various non-profit local groups will be offering refreshments and delicious desserts all weekend. On Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m. enjoy Staley’s Chicken for a delicious dinner. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward on-going maintenance at Carstens 1880 Farmstead.

Beginning at 6 p.m. Tamie Hall and Band will entertain visitors on the front lawn of the farmhouse. Caterpillar tractors and equipment and related brands will be the featured line this year. All Cat tractors & equipment owners are invited to bring their exhibits to display throughout the weekend. Horsepower-testing, sawmill operations and field demonstrations will occupy tractor exhibitors all day.

Nearly 250 pieces of vintage equipment were on display during the 2013 Farm Days show. Visitors will enjoy watching most of the restored tractors as they go through the parade each afternoon at 2 p.m. A quilt made especially for the 2014 Carstens Farm Days show will be raffled on Sunday evening. Raffle tickets can be purchased at area businesses. The quilt is now on display at the Shelby County State Bank in Shelby. Foggy Mountain Cloggers will perform on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on the farm’s main stage. On Sunday afternoon at 12:30 p.m., the Country Kickers America will entertain both young and old farmstead visitors alike.

Various music acts will add to the fun and folksy atmosphere of Farm Days. Admission is $5 per day for everyone nine years and older.

(KNOD)

Weber to take over as HMU CEO

News

September 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Harlan Municipal Utilities report Ken Weber will takes the reins as HMU CEO on October 1st. Currently a resident of Avoca, but expected to move to Harlan by April 1, 2015, Weber has been involved in a wide variety of utility related construction projects for over 33 years. As the owner of Weber Services since 2000, he has been a consultant to firms such as Phillips 66 Pipeline, Chesapeake Energy, Clipper Windpower, Alltell, Nextel, US Cellular and Verizon in the areas of lease acquisition, permitting and siting of electric transmission lines, gas pipe lines and cellular towers.

Prior to establishing Weber Services, Ken had experience in electric and gas distribution plus overseeing energy efficiency programs while employed at predecessor of MidAmerican Energy. he also spent a year as a Superintendent at the State Center, Iowa Municipal Utility. Weber holds a Masters in Computer Systems management from Creighton University, a BS in Business Administration from Buena Vista University and significant hours of study in Civil Engineering while at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

(KNOD)

Farmers have options as commodity prices drop

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Many Iowa corn and soybean producers are discouraged going into the fall harvest as commodity prices have dropped significantly from a year ago. Ag economist Michael Langemeier says farmers need to look at every option to counter those lower prices, including their crop insurance policies.  “I would really encourage producers to take a close look at the revenue policies,” Langemeier says. “Those policies can protect against a lower yield but also lower prices. If prices drop substantially from the spring to the fall in a particular year, you’re protected on the low end from that.”

Langemeier says there are several new programs being offered that help to protect a farmer’s bottom line, including price loss coverage, or P-L-C.  “Agriculture risk coverage is more of a revenue type program,” he says, “and the PLC, really what it comes down to from a producer’s standpoint is, how low do you think prices really are going to go?”

Langemeier says other new programs include Agriculture Revenue Coverage and other supplemental coverage options. Some predict farm income will drop more than 12-percent from last year.

(Radio Iowa)

Ernst says Obama Administration’s approach to Iraq situation ‘disheartening’

News

September 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Joni Ernst, the Republican candidate for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat, says President Obama needs to outline the U.S. military strategy for dealing with Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria before congress can consider voting to go to war. “Right now the president has said he does not have a strategy in that region,” Ernst says. “That is very disheartening for all of us that have served in that region. There is absolutely no excuse for not having a strategy in that region. If he would listen to his military advisors, they could better guide him on these particular issues.” Ernst, who is the commander of an Iowa National Guard battalion, did a tour of duty in Iraq in 2003.

“So I have a very set circumstance criteria of when we would need to put boots on ground in a region,” Ernst says, “whether it’s Iraq, whether it’s somewhere else.” If she becomes a senator, Ernst says before she’d vote to go to war, she would need to see intelligence indicating a threat to the interests of the U.S. and its allies, plus she’d need to determine whether the military has the “life support” necessary for the soldiers who would be sent to carry out the mission.

“Do we have a clear objective in that region?” Ernst said. “…What would we be doing as troops on the ground and will the American public be behind those actions?” Ernst suggests congress hasn’t been given enough information from the Obama Administration about the mission against the Islamic State. “We need to know what the strategy is before we can engage overseas,” Ernst says. Ernst made her comments during an interview with Radio Iowa.

The constitution gives presidents the authority to defend the country, but the constitution gives congress sole authority to declare war. Plus, in 1973 congress passed a law that requires a president to consult with congress 60 days after engaging in military action in a foreign country. October 7th will be the 60 day mark after President Obama ordered air strikes to combat the advance of Islamic militants in Iraq.

(Radio Iowa)

(Podcast) 8-a.m. News, 09/04/2014

News, Podcasts

September 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Heartbeat Today 09-04-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

September 4th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Barb Fuller, Human Sciences Specialist for Nutrition and Health for ISU Extension and Outreach, about Food Safety Month.

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(Podcast) 7:20-a.m. Sports w/Jim Field, Thu. 9/4/2014

Podcasts, Sports

September 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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