DONNA DEA, 79, of Loveland, OH died September 8, 2022. Memorial services for DONNA DEA will be held on Saturday, October 29th at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.
DONNA DEA is survived by:
Son: Thomas Krohn of Mary Esther, FL.
Daughter: Tamara (Eric) Loft of Loveland, OH.
Sister: Kathleen (Thomas) Pattee of Avoca.
Brother: William (Sondra) Dea of Avoca.
7 Grandchildren.
Other relatives.
The Iowa Association of Track Coaches released their final cross country team rankings for the 2022 season ahead of the state meets to be held Friday and Saturday. Here is a look at the area ranked teams.
Boys 3A
3. Glenwood
12. Lewis Central
Girls 3A
6. Glenwood
9. Harlan
Boys 2A
15. Clarinda
Girls 2A
13. Clarinda
Boys 1A
1 ACGC
3. St. Albert
4. Woodbine
7. IKM-Manning
Girls 1A
1 Logan-Magnolia
2. Earlham
13. IKM-Manning
15. Woodbine
Full rankings HERE
(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has identified a record number of trumpeter swan nests. D-N-R waterfowl biologist Orrin Jones says the species was reintroduced in Iowa in 1993. “Their population has been slowly recovering since then,” he says, “and we’re really pleased to see them continue that recovery.”
According to the D-N-R’s website, unregulated hunting and the draining of wetlands after European settlers arrived in Iowa led to the species’ demise here. Now, in the 29th year of the restoration effort, the latest count indicates there are at least 135 pairs of adult nesting swans in Iowa. “Trumpeter swans are traditionally associated with the Prairie Pothole region of Iowa, which is a geographic formation in north central and northwest Iowa where historically pothole wetlands were very abundant,” Jones says.
Jones says restoration of wetland areas has helped the species get re-established. The D-N-R began its trumpeter swan restoration program in 1993, then in 1998, three wild cygnets — baby swans — hatched from a next in Dubuque County.
(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors, Wednesday morning, received updates on the County employee Wellness Program, and Conservation Department activities. Supervisor Jerry Walker reported on the Wellness program participation and data regarding employee physicals. Data from the physicals helps the County in its efforts to obtain the best insurance rates it can in a points-based system. Walker said that, as of Monday, 60% of the physical reports had been turned-in.
Auditor Mandy Berg said the County stands to lose money if there is no change from last year’s data.
Rates have skyrocketed this year in Iowa, for both personal and group insurance. In other business, the Adair County Supervisors acknowledged and approved the GAAP Annual Financial Report. GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and are a collection of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting.
And, in his report to the Board, Adair County Conservation Director Dominic Johnson said they have awarded a contract for the Mormon Trail Shower House to Caliber Concrete, LLC out of Adair, in the amount of $174, 250, which was under budget by about $750,
The good news, he said is that they’ll have the site already prepped for the shower house before it arrives.
Johnson said he’s pleased by the number of campers they’ve had this year and the funds those persons bring to the county for camping fees.
He said this Fall has been especially busy. At Orient, they have been a lot of weekends this month where the campsites are full. Dominic said also, shower houses were officially closed and winterized last week. The docks are out of the water at most of the lakes in Adair County. Johnson said also, there were 27 people who attended the Conservation Department’s Hunter Education Class, last month.
Walleye fish, he said, have been stocked at four different county lakes, but there is concern about the lakes being as low as they are.
Class 1A
Region 1: Riverside vs. Gehlen Catholic, LeMars (@ Denison)- ON KJAN
Region 2: Sidney vs. Ankeny Christian Academy (@ Atlantic)
Region 3: Newell-Fonda vs. AGWSR (@ Fort Dodge)
Region 4: Southeast Warren vs. North Tama (@ Newton)
Region 5: Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. Dunkerton (@ Cedar Falls)
Region 6: Don Bosco vs. North Cedar (@ Vinton-Shellsburg)
Region 7: New London vs. Springville (@ West Liberty)
Region 8: Burlington Notre Dame vs. Holy Trinity Catholic (@ Burlington)
Class 2A
Region 1: Western Christian vs. Boyden-Hull (@ Sioux Center)
Region 2: Hinton vs. Ridge View (@ Cherokee)
Region 3: Missouri Valley vs. Kuemper Catholic (@ Harlan)
Region 4: Dike-New Hartford vs. Grand View Christian (@ BCLUW)
Region 5: Denver vs. Grundy Center (@ Union)
Region 6: Lisbon vs. Sumner-Fredericksburg (@ Center Point-Urbana)
Region 7: Wapsie Valley vs. Beckman Catholic (@ West Delaware)
Region 8: Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont vs. West Burlington (@ Fairfield)
Class 3A
(3-0) Sioux Center 25-25-25, Sheldon 19-23-11
(3-1) Unity Christian 25-25-21-28, Nevada 8-10-25-26
(3-1) Des Moines Christian 21-25-25-25, Van Meter 25-19-10-14
(3-1) Union 25-22-25-25, Center Point-Urbana 16-25-22-19
(3-0) Osage 25-25-25, Wahlert Catholic 14-20-16
(3-0) Mount Vernon 25-25-25, Vinton-Shellsburg 17-10-18
(3-1) West Liberty 15-25-25-28, Solon 25-19-19-26
(3-0) Assumption 25-25-25, Mid-Prairie 13-19-11
Class 4A
(3-0) Bishop Heelan Catholic 25-25-25, Norwalk 21-21-22
(3-0) Indianola 25-25-25, ADM 9-20-23
(3-1) Bondurant-Farrar 15-25-25-25, North Polk 25-19-16-17
(3-0) Xavier 25-25-25, Dallas Center-Grimes 16-21-13
(3-0) Marion 25-25-25, Knoxville 17-22-18
(3-0) Western Dubuque 25-25-25, Charles City 14-18-10
(3-0) Clear Creek-Amana 25-25-25, West Delaware 19-22-20
(3-0) North Scott 25-25-25, Oskaloosa 16-14-14
Class 5A
(3-1) Dowling Catholic 25-22-25-25, Sioux City North 14-25-22-7
(3-0) Ankeny 25-25-25, CB Abraham Lincoln 11-10-20
(3-0) Ankeny Centennial 25-25-25, Des Moines Roosevelt 7-17-11
(3-0) Iowa City Liberty 25-25-25, Prairie 16-13-18
(3-0) Waukee Northwest 25-25-25, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 15-20-19
(3-2) WDM Valley 21-17-26-27-15, Johnston 25-25-24-25-11
(3-2) Urbandale 25-30-23-22-15, Cedar Falls 21-28-25-25-12
(3-0) Pleasant Valley 25-25-25, Dubuque Senior 11-21-6
(Radio Iowa) – A new program to train aviation maintenance workers is coming to Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, thanks to nearly a million dollars in funding. Those who complete the two-year program will be qualified to work on anything from small aircraft to, eventually, commercial airliners. Iowa Department of Economic Development director Debbie Durham says Kirkwood’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program will be located at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. “Iowa has more jobs than people right now to fill,” Durham says, “and the aviation industry is not spared from this very need.”
Classes are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023. The funding includes an 800-thousand dollar grant from the U-S Commerce Department and nearly 200-thousand dollars from local sources. A survey found there are about 90 openings every year for aviation mechanics in Iowa, while nationally, there will be a need over the next decade for more than 600-thousand mechanics.
(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors, passed an Ordinance amending various sections of the County’s Zoning Ordinance, with regard to the transporting of hazardous liquid through a pipeline. 202201025 MINUTES Their action was in response to a proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon capture and sequestration project that would transport up to 12 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (“CO2″) annually from participating industrial facilities in Iowa, as well as CO2 from facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska to a sequestration site in North Dakota, where the CO2 will be permanently stored. The pipeline, which would pass through the town limits of Earling, has not yet been approved by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), which has the final say.
Prior to approving the amended ordinance, the Board held a public hearing on the matter. First to speak was Regional Water General Manager Tom Comb, who mentioned that Regional Water has not been contacted by anyone about installation of a pipeline and rural water concerns. 
There are an estimated twelve waterline main crossings planned by the pipeline in Shelby County alone. Comb stated that imminent domain issues concern regional water because at this time, money for any required moving of water lines must be absorbed by Regional water if imminent domain is used. Among other who spoke:
After the Board closed the hearing, a motion was made and seconded before the Ordinance was adopted unanimously, as proposed. The amended Ordinance – which sets the terms and conditions under which any such proposed pipeline request may be granted- becomes effective Jan. 1, 2023. Officials with Summit have said the Ordinance is “inconsistent” with Iowa law.
(Glenwood, Iowa) – Police in Glenwood report the arrest on Tuesday, of 63-year-old Tim Thomas, from Glenwood. Thomas was taken into custody for OWI/2nd offense. He posted a $2,000 bond, and was released.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO), in Atlantic, are recognizing this week, Oct. 23-29, as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. They recommend residents discuss the facts, talk about getting children and your home tested, and spreading awareness about the Lead Hazard Reduction Program grant.
SWIPCO is seeking applicants for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant with homes constructed before 1978 and have children under the age of 6 who reside or spend a significant amount of time in the home. Applicants could be eligible for exterior and/or interior improvements involving lead-based paint removal. Homeowners and rental units qualify but owners of the rental units must be financially involved. Homeowners must meet certain income guidelines specific to the county where they live and must be in Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, or Shelby counties.
Lead Hazard Reduction Program Coordinator, Nicole Rhodes says the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant will allow for lead hazard reduction in approximately 35 housing units and build a more skilled workforce in the region. “This is a wonderful opportunity to help us get some of those lead hazards removed to make southwest Iowa a safer and healthier place to live for everyone, especially kids who are particularly vulnerable. Through this grant program we have already been able to get 3 contractors in the southwest Iowa area certified as Lead Safe Contractors, which will ensure that lead poisoning awareness and abatement will outlast this program and will continue to benefit the community for future generations.” 
Lead is highly neuro toxic. Lead poisoning is 100% preventable, but the effects of lead poisoning are irreversible. CDC reports that there is no safe lead level and a level of 3.5 micrograms/deciliter is considered a high blood level of lead. Children under 6 are more sensitive to lead and pregnant women exposed to lead can pass lead to their unborn baby. Lead gets into the body when it is inhaled or swallowed. Lead poisoning may cause long-term effects and significant effects on the child’s health. Lead poisoning affects 1 in 14 Iowa children and Iowa’s rate of lead poisoning is four times the national average. Nearly 60% of the homes in Iowa both in rural and urban areas were built before 1960. During 2019, 981 children under 6 had a confirmed elevated blood lead level, which is enough children to fill 13.5 school buses.
To apply or to learn more about the grant program, please contact SWIPCO Lead Hazard Reduction Program Coordinator, Nicole Rhodes, at 712-243-4196 or 866-279-4720 or by emailing nicole.rhodes@swipco.org.
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