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Area Farms Honored

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August 20th, 2014 by admin

 

Several Area farm families were recognized at the just concluded Iowa State Fair. Ag Secretary Bill Northey awarded families who have owned at least 40 acres for one hundred years in the case of Century farms and one hundred fifty years or more for a Heritage farm. Those awarded century farms in Cass County included; Bartlett and Janis Blake along Cecil Boos and Ronald Boos; In Adams County DeLong Orchard and Cady Farms; In Adair County Jo Beaman; in Montgomery County Mark Focht was recognized, in Pottawattamie County Jeff Bisbee, Lyle Cain Junior, the Bette M Fulton Revocable Trust, Lawrence and Sudan Koerhrsen, Ross Valley Farms, and in Shelby County Melvin and Janis Dinesen and Rodney Knudsen were part of the 344 Century Farms honored. In the heritage program 86 farms were recognized included the Dinesen’s and Knudsen from Shelby County and from Montgomery County the hunt Family Trust was honored. The Heritage Farm Program was started in 2006 on the 30th anniversary of the century farm program. In total more than 18-thousand Iowa farms have been designated Century Farms and over 7-hundred farms have received the Heritage Century Farms.

Baby left at medical center under safe haven law

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August 20th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The state Department of Human Services says someone left a baby at an Iowa medical center under Iowa’s safe haven law. The agency announced Wednesday that someone brought the boy to a medical center Aug. 13 and asked that he be declared a safe haven baby. State law allows parents or their authorized representatives to leave a baby who is 14 days or younger at a health care facility and remain anonymous.

The state withholds details about such infants. A court will terminate parental rights within a month. This is the 20th time the law has been used since its passage following a case in 2001, when a teen mother in eastern Iowa killed her home-delivered infant.

In all the previous cases, the babies have been adopted.

DNR: Boil advisory issued for Adel’s water system

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August 20th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

ADEL, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials say a boil advisory has been issued for the city of Adel’s water system. The state Department of Natural Resources says one of Adel’s water towers was being serviced when the city lost electrical service Wednesday morning. This created a pressure loss in the distribution system.

The pressure has been restored, but water must be tested for bacteria before the boil advisory can be lifted. City officials and the DNR recommend that residents boil their water for drinking and cooking. They’re also encouraged to use bottled water.

Backyard and Beyond 08-20-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 20th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen talks about This n’ That.

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8AM Sportscast 08-20-2014

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August 20th, 2014 by admin

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8AM Newscast 08-20-2014

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August 20th, 2014 by admin

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20th

Trading Post

August 20th, 2014 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Approximately 30 burlap table cloths that fit 9’ rectangle tables, 6 burlap table runners for round 8’ tables, misc. other burlap—all for $150.00, Approximately 175 silver miniature party favor buckets (held m & m’s and kisses),–$50.00, 15 all white pew bows–$50.00. Call 712-249-4503 if interested.

FOR SALE:  Bow Flex Upper Cut exercise machine. Paid $100 will sell for $50 OBO-only used twice. Also used Amana washer $30 and Admiral Natural Gas dryer-$30 or $50 for the pair. Call 712 784 3017 and leave a message.

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Iowa State University battles housing shortage

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August 20th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State University has turned away more than 200 applications for on-campus living due to a housing shortage. The Des Moines Register reports that nearly 12,500 students signed up to live on campus this fall. University officials are now planning to build another residence hall due to the record number of housing applications.

More than 400 students will temporarily live in makeshift dorm rooms set up in the common spaces of residence halls. The university also leased space in several apartment buildings to house over 1,000 students. On-campus housing is guaranteed to freshmen and transfer students.

Officials say an increase in enrollment is responsible for the housing dilemma. About 33,250 students enrolled at Iowa State University last year.

(Update) 14 fire departments battle blaze in downtown Casey

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August 20th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters from Stuart and at least 13 other area fire departments battled a blaze that destroyed the Casey Community Building last night. KCCI-TV reports the blaze broke out shortly after midnight. A passer-by reported the building was fully engulfed in flames.Heavy rain that rolled through the area helped to smother the flames, but the building was a total loss, after the roof and other parts of the structure collapsed.

A cause of the fire had not been determined as of early this morning, but authorities said it did not appear to be suspicious.The following photo’s are from the Stuart Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook page:casey fire 2 casey fire 3 casey firer1

Cass County Extension Report 08-20-2014

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August 20th, 2014 by admin

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