Intro. To Turkey Hunting this Saturday

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Massena, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board is hosting an Introduction to Turkey Hunting program this Saturday, at the Outdoor Classroom shelter, located at 76977 Tucson Road, Massena, IA. (Two-miles south and two-miles east of Massena. Two-miles east of Highway 148 on Tucson Road, on the south sign….just look for the sign. The program begins at 10-a.m. Cass County Conservation Director Micah Lee says turkey hunting remains popular.

Lee explains there is a big difference in hunting for pheasant and turkey: the time of year.

This Saturday’s program will focus on “Becoming a Turkey Hunter,” for first-timers and can serve as a refresher for those who may be a bit rusty where their hunting skills are concerned. CCCB employees will talk about scouting, calling, and equipment needed as well as different techniques and equipment used by successful turkey hunters.

This program will be great for someone who wants to start turkey hunting or those with more experience. The CCCB will have examples of calls, decoys, blinds and other tools used in the turkey woods. And, as with last year, there will be a drawing for a prize at the end of the event.

Bring a notepad to take notes, if you want, otherwise just show-up at the Outdoor Classroom this Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:00-a.m., to learn a few things and get started on your turkey hunting adventure. Micah reminds you, that we’re about three-weeks away from Youth Turkey Hunting Season.

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Sweet and Spicy Pulled Pork (3-16-2023)

Mom's Tips

March 16th, 2023 by Jim Field

2 lb. roast pork
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
buns, for serving

Place the pork roast in a slow cooker. In a medium-size bowl, mix the brown sugar, BBQ sauce, garlic, pepper, chili powder and cumin. Pour the mixture over the pork roast.

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours. Shred with a fork.

Serve on fresh buns

YIELD: 6 to 8 servings

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Creston Police report, 3/16/23

News

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports two separate arrests, Wednesday. Authorities say 52-year-old Charles Ray Balius, of Creston, was arrested for Failure to Appear. He was taken to Union County Jail and held without bond until seen by a judge.

And, 53-year-old Michael James Post-Houseman, of Creston, was arrested at a hotel, on charges of Interference With Official Acts, and Disorderly Conduct – Fighting/Violent Behavior. Post-Houseman was taken to Union County Jail. His bond was set at $600.

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Vermicomposting (Worm Composting) Workshop

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Massena, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board is holding Vermicomposting (Worm Composting) Workshop. Cass County Naturalist Lora Kanning says the program will be held at the Outdoor Classroom shelter, located at 76977 Tucson Rd, Massena, IA on Saturday March 25th 2023, 1 PM, all ages are welcome to attend.

Kanning says “Let worms EAT your kitchen waste! All types of composting will be discussed as well!” There is an option, she says, to make and take your own worm bin, for a suggested donation of $25/bin.

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Fatal crash in southeastern Iowa

News

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Monroe County, Iowa) – A single vehicle accident north of Albia late Wednesday night, resulted in the death of a man from Pella. The Iowa State Patrol reports 29-year-old Michael Hurley Raper died at the scene, when the 2007 Honda Ridgeline he was driving left the road on southbound Highway 137, just south of 655th Avenue. The pickup entered a ditch, went airborne, and rolled over. The accident happened at around 11:30-p.m.

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AARP report details unpaid caregiver hours going up

News

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A new A-A-R-P report finds the 330-thousand unpaid family caregivers contributed work that would be worth five-point-two BILLION dollars in 2021. A-A-R-P Iowa director, Brad Anderson, says that’s an increase of one BILLION dollars — due in part to severe shortages of workers in the field. “There are a lot of people that are out there right now looking for home based care services, but they’re unable to find them because of the workforce shortage. And so that means that family members are having to step up,” Anderson says.

Anderson says another the reason for this increase is the population of residents over the age of 65continues to grow. “Now we have more people that are going to need care, and then fewer people providing that care. So caregivers are going to be asked to do a lot in the coming years and we need policies in place that support them,’ Anderson says. The study found family caregivers contributed an estimated 310 million hours in unpaid care with the dollar figure derived from pay rate of 16 dollars, 80 cents an hour.

(Reporting by Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public Radio)

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Iowa college hoops fans are reminded to gamble responsibly

News, Sports

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – As March Madness starts in Des Moines today (Thursday) with the opening rounds of the N-C-double-A basketball tournament, betting is sure to be big business, especially with six Iowa teams in the men’s and women’s contests. The Iowa Gaming Association reports Iowans wagered 233-million dollars last March, with college hoops accounting for most of it. Susan Sheridan Tucker, an educator on problem gambling, says those office bracket pools can be a lot of fun.

Gamblers are no longer just betting on the outcome of games, but a wide variety of in-game opportunities. With the wide availability of sports books in Iowa, Sheridan Tucker says she has concerns about how easy it is to bet on mobile apps.

Sheridan Tucker says it’s no coincidence that Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the basketball tournament are both in March. An estimated 68-million Americans will wager more than 15-billion dollars on the N-C-A-A tourney this year. Anyone who thinks they may have a problem can call the Your Life Iowa hotline at 1-800-BETS-OFF.

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Iowa opens NCAA Tourney Thursday against Auburn in Birmingham

Sports

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Iowa opens the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham this (Thursday) afternoon against Auburn. The game will be played about two hours from the Auburn campus.

That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery who says the bigger issue is the physical challenge Auburn will offer.

The Hawkeyes are 19-13 and a win tomorrow would be their 11th 20 win season in the last 13 years.

Iowa senior guard Connor McCaffery says Auburn will try to shut down the Hawkeye’s three point shooting.

Junior forward Kris Murray will ponder his future after the season is over. Murray is averaging better than 20 points and nearly 8 rebounds. He will have the opportunity to enter the NBA Draft.

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl says it will take more than a partisan crowd in Birmingham to beat the Hawkeyes.

It matches two emotional coach and one website put the over-under for technical fouls at one and-a-half.

Pearl says Iowa teams are always tough to guard.

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Illinois and Arkansas collide today (Thursday) in Des Moines

Sports

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Two teams that started strong but stumbled late collide in Des Moines Thursday when Illinois plays Arkansas in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Illini are 20-12 after dropping five of their last eight games. Illini coach Brad Underwood says his team will have a challenge against a Razorback team that is 20-13.

The Illini had some big non-conference wins but finished 11-9 in the Big Ten.

Underwood says the Illini lacked consistency in the second half of the season.

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman says both teams have potential.

With six of their 12 players freshmen Musselman says inexperience has been a factor in their inconsistency.

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Kansas coach Bill Self may return to the bench Thursday in Des Moines

Sports

March 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Kansas coach Bill Self is expected to return to the bench today (Thursday) when Kansas opens defense of its national title against Howard in Des Moines. Self missed the Big-12 Tournament after undergoing a heart procedure to treat blocked arteries. Assistant coach Norm Roberts handled Wednesday’s media obligations.