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ISU economist sees headwinds for lab-grown chicken sales

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The U-S-D-A has given two California companies the go ahead to begin selling chicken that’s grown from animal cells in a lab, but it will be a while before what’s called cultivated chicken lands in Iowa grocery stores. Chad Hart, an economist with Iowa State University Extension, suggests there are some headwinds for the product. “This is an alternative that some may wish to pursue that’s going to be substantially higher cost for quite some time,” Hart says, “and may not have as big an audience as some folks think.”

Hart points to what’s happened with plant-based products marketed as meatless meat. Products like “Beyond Meat” were introduced in 2019, but data recently released by the Plant Based Foods Association shows meatless meat sales in U-S grocery stores declined by one percent in 2022, after zero growth in 2021. “You know, the Impossible Burger is not as hot as it once was,” Hart says. “It does have an audience. It does have a core group that are looking for it, but for the most part those that want to eat meat find the meat that they’ve traditionally ate.”

Hart made his comments during a recent appearance on Iowa Press on Iowa P-B-S.

Glenwood Police report, 7/3/23

News

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Police in Glenwood report the arrest on Saturday, of a woman from Nebraska. 48-year-old Maria Cortinas, of Auburn (NE), was arrested for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. She was released on a $600 cash or surety bond.

LONN W. NELSEN, 81, of Avoca (Mass of Christian Burial 7/8/23)

Obituaries

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

LONN W. NELSEN, 81, of Avoca, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at Avoca Specialty Care. A Mass of Christian Burial for LONN NELSEN will be held 10-a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday, July 7, from 5-until 7-p.m.

Knights of Columbus Rosary Friday at 5:00 pm.

Burial is at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

LONN NELSEN is survived by:

His wife – Theota Nelsen, of Avoca.

His daughters – Marcia (David) Shavlik, of Omaha, NE; Carrie (Roger) Kern, of Aurora, CO; Angela McGinnis, of Rancho Sante Fe, CA; Rachel Block of Avoca, and Sarah Hampton of Ankeny.

His son – Walter (Melissa) Nelsen, of Troy, MO.

His brother – Vaughn (Jeanette) Nelsen, of Omaha

14 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

PEG BOOTH, 75, of Harlan (Mem. Svcs. 7/15/23)

Obituaries

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

PEG BOOTH, 75, of Harlan, died Wed., June 28, 2023, at home. A Memorial service for PEG BOOTH will be held on July 15, 2-p.m., at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Visitation at the funeral home is on July 15th, from 1-until 2-p.m.

Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery.

PEG BOOTH is survived by:

Her son – Christopher (Jennifer) Booth, of Harlan.

Her daughter – Emily (Almichael) Concordia, of San Jose, CA.

Her sister – Pat Booth, of Harlan.

Her brother – Rick (Cheryl) Chipman, of Harlan.

and 2 grandchildren.

June 2023 Weather Data for Atlantic

Weather

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa/KJAN) – The month of June in Atlantic, was warmer than average. It was also wetter than normal. Our average high for the month was 86, while the average low was 59. The normal average High and Low is 83 and 59. Rainfall for the month amounted to 5.82 inches. Normally, we would have received about 4.98 inches.

Here’s what we might expect weather-wise, during the month of July, in Atlantic: An average High of 86, and an average Low of 63. Precipitation typically amounts to 4.62-inches.

KJAN is the OFFICIAL National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic data.

Heart5beat Today 7-3-2023

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

July 3rd, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Brett Wedemeyer about Casey Fun Days coming up on Friday and Saturday.

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Creston man injured in a Friday afternoon motorcycle-SUV accident

News

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – An accident Friday afternoon in Creston resulted in injuries to a man on a motorcycle. The Creston Police Department reports 38-year-old Cody Lee Witt, of Creston, was riding a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on Howard Street, with no traffic controls present. A 2002 Hyundai Sante Fe SUV driven by 19-year-old Philip M. Davis, of Creston, was traveling north on Pine Street, which is controlled at the intersection by a stop at sign.

Davis stopped and failed to yield to Witt’s motorcycle. He told Police he didn’t see the motorcycle before proceeding into the intersection. Witt laid his bike down on its side in order to avoid colliding with the SUV. Witt suffered from “road rash,” and was transported by Medic 1 to the hospital in Creston. His cycle sustained about $1,500 damage.

No citations were issued.

Creston Police report: 5 arrests

News

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department report five recent arrests:

At around 9:30-p.m. Sunday (7/2), 46-year-old William Peter Fargo, of Creston, was arrested at the Creston/Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC). Fargo was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness, No Intent. He was transported to the Union County Jail and later released on $1,000 bond; and, 21-year-old Austin Zachary Bloyd, of Creston, was arrested at the Creston/Union County LEC at around 7:30-p.m., Sunday. Bloyd was charged with Criminal Mischief 5th-Damage Under $300. He was cited and released.

There were two separate arrests Saturday, in Creston. At around 6-a.m., 34-year-old Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez, of Creston, was arrested in the 100 Block New York Ave., for OWI/1st Offense. Rodriguez was transported to the Union County Jail then onto the Adams County Jail, where she was released on a $1,000 cash or surety bond; and, at around 7:30-p.m. Saturday, 44-year-old Carrie Nawacy Pendegraft, of Creston, was arrested at the intersection of Adams and Elm Streets, in Creston. She was also charged with OWI 1st Offense. Pendegraft was transported to the Union County Jail then onto the Adams County Jail. Pendegraft was later released on OR.

And, Friday morning, 32-year-old Blake Robert Lacina, of Thayer, was arrested at Hanson Fitness Center in Creston. Lacina was charged with Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. Lacina was taken to the Union County Jail and released on his Own Recognizance.

Mobile Food Pantries Coming to Atlantic and Massena on July 12

News

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Cass County, Iowa) – Atlantic and Massena will host mobile food pantries on Wednesday, July 12th. A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food directly to families in need for a one-day distribution. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome. Mobile food pantries are available free of charge. Anyone in need is welcome, and no documentation is required. Each car can take food for up to two households at a time. Both Atlantic and Massena will be distributing the same food products. If supplies run low in Massena, families will be directed to Atlantic. Full details about the July 12 Mobile Pantries, as well as dates for upcoming mobile pantries in 2023 are shown below:

July 12 Mobile Food Pantries:

  • Atlantic: Atlantic High School front parking lot, from 4-6 p.m. Enter from 14th Street and follow signs. Questions, call 712-243-1132.
  • Massena: Southwest Iowa Egg, 74877 Clark Avenue, Massena, Iowa – Enter from the west and drive across the scale for pick up.  Time:  4:30-5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Atlantic 2023 Mobile Food Pantries

Please note: Atlantic 2023 Mobile Food Pantries are being held at different locations during the school year (Cass County Community Center) and summer months (Atlantic High School).

Time: 4-6 p.m.

  • Atlantic High School (1201 E. 14th St. Atlantic, IA 50022): August 9
  • Cass County Community Center (805 W. 10th St., Atlantic, IA 50022): October 11

Upcoming Massena 2023 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: Southwest Iowa Egg Coop (74877 Clarke Ave. Massena, IA 50853)

Remaining 2023 Dates: August 9, October 11 (NOTE: Registration may be required by the Monday prior to distribution for these pantries. More information will be released before the pantries and posted on the Cass County Local Food Policy Council’s Facebook page listed below.)

 Box pick-up time: 4:30-5:00 p.m.

Mobile pantry dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For the latest information on mobile pantries in Anita and Atlantic, visit https://foodbankheartland.org/food-resources/find-food/. For the latest information on Massena pantries, call (712) 779-3447. For information on upcoming events and local food, farmers markets, and food access activities, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council’s Facebook page @CassCountyLocalFood.

Better Business Bureau Warns Of Scams Targeting Job Seekers

News

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – As more Iowans search for remote employment opportunities, the experts say more scammers are appearing and preying on unsuspecting job hunters. Better Business Bureau, spokeswoman, Bao Vang says they saw a significant increase in the number of online con artists earlier this year. In the first three months of 2023, B-B-Scam Tracker received reported losses of nearly 840-thousand dollars. Vang says scammers are typically looking for one of two things, that’s your cash and your personal or financial information.

The B-B-B says a reliable way to research companies offering jobs is on the agency’s website, which contains multiple business profiles that include how long someone has been in business, who owns the company, and reviews of the company.