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New USDA program brings boost to two Iowa operations

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing more than nine-million dollars in grants and loans for projects to bolster independent meat processing, with direct impact on two ag projects in Iowa. U-S Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says these investments are a way to give more marketing opportunities to small and mid-size farming operations. Vilsack says, “That will create hopefully more income for farmers, more choice for consumers, and more jobs in rural areas.”

A meat locker being built in the northwest Iowa town Marcus is receiving an 800-thousand dollar loan for new construction, while a cattle operation in the southwest Iowa town of Tabor gets a 210-thousand-dollar grant to expand production. Vilsack says the loan to Jordan’s Meat Market in Marcus will fund new construction and bring new jobs. “Creating an opportunity for not only additional opportunities for farmers to market their products,” he says, “but also this is a new business that expects and anticipates it will be able to employ six additional workers.”

The two Iowa projects are among 25 across 15 states.

(reporting by Katie Peikes, Iowa Public Radio)

Heartbeat Today 01-09-2023

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

January 9th, 2023 by admin

Jim Field speaks with ISU Extension Food/Health Specialist Leah Brooke about ServSafe and meal planning magic sessions.

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UPDATE: Nebraska man killed in a Council Bluffs shooting

News

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – In an update to our previous post & report, the Council Bluffs Police Department has identified a man who died as the result of a gunshot wound, Sunday evening. Authorities says at 5:15pm, Council Bluffs police officers were dispatched to 209 South 4th Street for a report of gunshots being heard inside the building. Officers located Tucker Dobberstein (19 years old, of Fremont, NE) deceased on the floor of one of the apartments at this address. Preliminary investigation indicates that Dobberstein was struck by at least one of the gunshots.

Dobbertstein’s autopsy will be conducted at the State of Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office, in Ankeny; the date has yet to be determined. No arrests have been made related to this homicide. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Council Bluffs detectives at 712‐328‐4728 or to remain anonymous, they may call CrimeStoppers at 712‐328‐7867.

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Creston Police report, 1/9/23

News

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department say two people were arrested on separate charges over the past few days. Both individuals were arrested at the Creston/Union County Law Enforcement Center. Authorities say 27-year-old Laura Lee Lagois, of Sioux City, was arrested Friday morning on a Union County Warrant for FTA (Failure to Appear) on the original charge of Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. Lagois was later released after seeing the Magistrate.

And, at around 1-a.m. Sunday, 58-year-old Timothy John Hood, of Creston, was charged with OWI 1st Offense. Hood was later released on $1,000 cash or surety bond.

Creston Police said also, that a woman residing in the 1000 block of E. Howard Street reported Friday evening, that $14 in cash and two cokes were taken from her room between January 5th and 6th.

2 killed in 15 vehicle crash near Iowa City, Sunday

News

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Iowa City, Iowa — Nine semi tractor-trailers and six passenger vehicles were involved in a crash Sunday morning in eastern Iowa. Two people died and several others were hurt. The crash happened at around 5:40-a.m. on westbound Interstate 80, near Iowa City, just east of the Solon Exit (Highway 1/mile marker 246). Several other crashes in the eastbound lanes led both directions of I-80 near Iowa City to shut down for hours. A total of 15 vehicles were involved. The westbound lanes of Interstate 80 were closed for over eight hours on Sunday as crews worked to clean up the crash site.

The crash is under investigation, but KCRG reports the Iowa Department of Transportation initially described road conditions as 100% covered with ice. Fog was present in many parts of the state, and with sub-freezing temperatures, some icy roadways developed as a result.

Iowa wins at Rutgers 76-65

Sports

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Iowa made 12 three pointers and won at Rutgers 76-65.

(Gary Dolphin and Bobby Hansen on the Hawkeye Network) After starting Big Ten play 0-19 from the field sophomore Payton Sandfort broke out with 22 points, including four of five from three point range.

That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. Senior center Filip Rebraca had another double-double. He finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

The Hawkeyes closed strong after Rutgers sliced Iowa’s 18 point advantage to five in the second half.

The Hawkeyes are 2-3 in the Big Ten and Rebraca talks about Iowa’s three game home stand that begins Thursday night against Michigan.

Rebraca says a fast start was a key on Sunday.

Council Bluffs native Max Duggan on CFP championship

Sports

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Council Bluffs native Max Duggan leads TCU against defending champion Georgia Monday night in the title game of the College Football Playoff in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. It is the final game of a career that has seen the former Lewis Central star overcome heart surgery and being demoted as the starter to become a Heisman Trophy finalist.

It also caps a magical season for a Horned Frog team that was picked to finish seventh at Big 12 Media days back in July.

No. 11 Iowa State women edged at No. 17 Oklahoma

Sports

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

The 11th ranked Iowa State women lost at 17th ranked Oklahoma 82-79. Senior center Stephanie Soares left the game in the first quarter with a leg injury. Coach Bill Fennelly says the injury will be evaluated today (Monday).

The Cyclones rallied after trailing by 11 entering the fourth quarter.

Ashley Joens led the Cyclones with 27 as they fall to 2-1 in the Big 12.

Fatal shooting in Council Bluffs Sunday evening

News

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs are investigating the shooting death of a person found in an apartment across the street from the fire department. The incident at the site located near 4th and Willow Streets, was reported at around 5:15-p.m., Sunday. Additional details are currently not available.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

Weather

January 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today (Monday): Areas of fog this morning; Partly cloudy. High 45. SW wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 20. SW-West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 45. S @ 5-10.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High near 45.
Thursday: Mo. Cldy.High around 30.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 41. The Low was 9. Last year on this date, the High was 25, and the Low was 5. The Record High was 58 in 2002. The Record Low was -23 in 1974. Sunrise is at 7:46-a.m. Sunset will be at 5:08-p.m.