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Ag Sec. Vilsack to announce major Investment to increase & expand meat & poultry processing capacity

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June 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(WASHINGTON, D-C June 28, 2023) – U-S Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Des Moines, Thursday (June 29), where he is expected to announce a major investment by USDA to expand meat and poultry processing capacity in Iowa and across the country. The investment is intended to increase competition, support producer income, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas.

Secretary Vilsack will also highlight other efforts under the Biden-Harris Administration to build more, new and better markets and strengthen farm and food businesses. The announcement reflects the goals of the President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to rebuild our economy from the middle-out and the bottom-up and create transformative new economic opportunities for families and businesses.

Harlan at Atlantic Freshman baseball cancelled today

Sports

June 28th, 2023 by admin

Harlan at Atlantic Freshman baseball has been cancelled this morning due to weather/field conditions.

Packers sign their 1st round pick, LB Lukas Van Ness, a month ahead of training camp

Sports

June 28th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Van Ness on handling the pressure and spotlight of being the 13th overall pick in the draft.

Van Ness played hockey in high school but settled on football.

There’s been a lot of transition from hockey to football.

Van Ness on learning from veterans like Preston Smith & Rashon Gary.

Heartbeat Today 6-28-2023

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Abby Rasmussen, President of the Exira Community Club, about the 158th 4th of July Celebration “Hometown Pride.”

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Fireworks rules for the City of Atlantic

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June 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – A reminder to citizens of Atlantic: Fireworks are allowed within the City Limits from 6- until 11-p.m., from Friday (June 30) through Tuesday, July 4th. The City Council set those dates and times during their meeting June 7th. The City said also, citizens should be aware of that only individuals 18 and older may purchase fireworks. Furthermore, persons under the age of 18 may only set-off fireworks under the DIRECT SUPERVISION of an Adult. Other rules include:

  • It is illegal to set-off fireworks if you are intoxicated or impaired.
  • Only shoot fireworks on your OWN property, or where permission has been given.
  • NO Fireworks may be discharged within 300-feet of public school buildings, Assisted Living Facilities, or Hospital.
  • You are liable for fireworks in your possession and those discharged by you.
  • Do not alter, remove or handle powder from fireworks. Never disassemble fireworks
  • Use fireworks according to directions, and NEVER point them at humans or animals.

Violating fireworks laws will result in costly fines, starting at $250.

The 2023 City-sponsored fireworks display contract was awarded to last year’s vendor, “Wild Wayne’s.” The company will fire-off their display at dusk/dark on July 4th, at the Well Fields next to the Atlantic Sports Complex, across from the KJAN Studios.

In addition, on the 4th of July, the Atlantic Rotary will hold their Flight Breakfast at the Atlantic Airport. The menu features all you can eat pancakes by The Pancake Man, sausage and drinks, for just $8. Fly-In Pilots eat for free! Proceeds support Atlantic Rotary Service Projects. The Flight breakfast takes place from 7-until 11-a.m., Tuesday.

The City of Atlantic’s Police, Fire and EMS personnel want you to have fun, and celebrate the Independence holiday responsibly and safely.

Cass County Extension Report 6-28-2023

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

June 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

w/Kate Olson.

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Red Oak man arrested on a warrant Tuesday night

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June 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report a man was arrested Tuesday night on a Montgomery County warrant. 18-year-old Kaiden Dale Jarvis Schooling, of Red Oak, was arrested in the 900 block of N. 6th Street, at around 9:07-p.m. He was wanted on a warrant for Failure to Appear (in Court). Schooling was also charged with Disorderly Conduct (A simple misdemeanor). He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

Highschool Softball Scores

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June 28th, 2023 by admin

Corner Conference:
East Mills 8 Red Oak, 7 (NC)
Essex 10 Shenandoah, 6 (NC)

Hawkeye Ten Conference:
Kuemper 7 Denison-Schleswig, 6
St. Albert 12 Sidney, 0 (NC)
Creston 13 Clarke, 0 (NC)
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 7 Glenwood, 4 (NC)
Sioux City, East 24 Harlan, 12 (NC)

Pride of Iowa Conference:
Bedford 15 Stanton, 5 (NC)
Wayne 7 Centerville, 1  (NC)
Grinnell 5 Southeast Warren, 1  (NC)

Rolling Valley Conference:
Newell-Fonda 3 Exira/EHK, 1 (NC)
Coon Rapids-Bayard 2 Ar-We-Va, 1
Woodbine 3 Treynor, 2  (NC)

West Central Conference:
Panorama at I-35 16 Panorama,
Interstate 35 10 Panorama, 0
Ogden 8 Pleasantville, 3
Odgen 5 Pleasantville, 4
West Central Valley 6 ACGC, 0
Van Meter 15 Des Moines, Christian, 2

Western Iowa Conference:
Audubon 16 CAM, 4
Underwood 15 Fremont-Mills, 14  (NC)
Missouri Valley 11 Boyer Valley, 1
t Riverside 12 MVAOCOU, 2  (NC)

High School Baseball Scores

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June 28th, 2023 by admin

Hawkeye Ten Conference:
Atlantic 11 PCM, 4  (NC)
Kuemper 12 Denison-Schleswig, 2
Harlan 10 Carroll, 2 (NC)

Pride of Iowa Conference:
Bedford 10 Stanton, 0 (NC)
Central Decatur 5 Martensdale, St. Mary’s, 0
West Harrison 16 East Mills, 4

Rolling Valley Conference:
CAM 14  Audubon, 2  (NC)
Coon Rapids-Bayard 13 Ar-We-Va, 3
Exira/EHK 5 IKM/Manning, 4 (NC)

West Central Conference:
I-35 16 Panorama, 1
Pleasantville 6 Ogden, 3
Pleasantville 5 Ogden, 4
Woodward-Granger 13 Madrid, 4
West Central Valley 2 ACGC, 0

Western Iowa Conference:
Treynor 17 Glenwood, 16 (NC)
Underwood at Cherokee, Washington 3 Underwood, 1 (NC)
Riverside 6 MVAOCOU, 3 (NC)
Tri-Center 10 Woodbine, 9 (NC)

Raccoon River Conference:
Winterset 16 Nodaway Valley, 1 (NC)

SE Iowa woman whose home was destroyed in a 2001 tornado, claims $2-million Powerball prize

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June 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

CLIVE, Iowa — Iowa’s newest $2 million Powerball® winner plans to use part of her winnings to finish the home she and her husband are building years after they lost a house in a tornado. But now their new home will have some upgrades.

That’s Tammy Gordy of Ottumwa, who claimed her prize Monday afternoon at Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive. The 56-year-old is a dietary aide at a local hospital. She and her husband, Steve, lived in Agency in April 2001 when the Wapello County community was heavily damaged by a tornado. The Gordys’ home was destroyed in the storm.

Tammy Gordy (Photo courtesy of the Iowa Lottery)

Gordy bought her winning ticket at a Hy-Vee store in Ottumwa. Hy-Vee will receive a $2,000 bonus from the Iowa Lottery for selling the $2 million ticket.