The Cass County Conservation Board will hold a National Trails Day T-Bone Trail Ride, on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Program participants will meet at the I-80/T-Bone Trail Trailhead, North of Atlantic, beginning at 1-p.m. There is no charges. Bike, walk, strollers…everyone is welcome! Come out and celebrate National Trails Day! All ages/abilities welcome and Free!
The event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
AMES, Iowa – The latest version of Iowa State University’s Research and Demonstration Farms summary reports are now available online and in print. Nine farm reports are available, with a new look that includes larger headings, expanded tables and color photography. “I think the public will be excited by the new look, but they will also appreciate the fact that the reports contain the same data and the same information people are used to, just in a modernized package,” said Tim Goode, director of research and demonstration farms at Iowa State.
The reports date back to the early 1930s and were part of the agreement made with farmers and Iowa State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, when the first research farm was established in north central Iowa. “Part of the agreement was that we would publish site-specific research from each area, and that is what these publications do,” said Goode. “The reports provide replicated, unbiased, site-specific research that is published annually.” 
The reports can be downloaded from the Iowa State Extension Store and are also available at research farm field days and association meetings. They contain summary articles about crop and livestock research, including row crops, small grains, forages, specialty crops and other research being conducted across the state. The information is used by farmers, seed companies, veterinarians and nutritionists – essentially anyone who is involved with agriculture. Specialists with Iowa State conduct research at the farms year-round, with field days held during the spring, summer and fall. About 20,000 people visit the farms each year, including school-age youth. More than 130 Iowa State faculty members use the farms for teaching, research and extension.
Goode said the COVID pandemic presented some unique challenges for the farm, and during 2020, most outreach was done remotely. However, the research continued mostly as usual, with the same results delivered each year since the pandemic. He said he’s looking forward to the in-person field days and educational events this year, and collecting data that will be included in next year’s reports. “Another season is already starting and as data is compiled throughout the year, we’ll be ready to publish yet another research farm report,” said Goode.
The following 2021 farm reports are available:
LOUENE “LOU” PALMER, 80, a former area resident, died Monday, May 30, 2022 at Brookside Assisted Living in Montevideo, MN. Graveside services for “LOU” PALMER will be held 3-p.m. Saturday, June 4th, in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home, from 1-until 2:30-p.m., Saturday.
LOU PALMER is survived by:
Her son – Todd (Kristie) Palmer.
Her daughter – Ronda (Brian) Kimpling
4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and her in-laws.
The 2022 Girls State Team Tennis is being contested on Wednesday at Waveland Tennis Complex in Des Moines for Class 1A and Waukee Northwest Tennis Complex for Class 2A.
Class 1A Semifinals
Cedar Rapids Xavier 5, Davenport Assumption 0
Columbus Catholic 5, Spirit Lake/Okoboji 1
1A Consolation
Davenport Assumption 5, Spirit Lake/Okoboji 2
1A Championship
Columbus Catholic 5, Cedar Rapids Xavier 4
Class 2A Semifinals
Dowling Catholic 5, Cedar Rapids Washington 0
WDM Valley 5, Cedar Falls 3
2A Consolation
Cedar Rapids Washington 5, Cedar Falls 4
2A Championship
Dowling Catholic 5, WDM Valley 0
(Greenfield, Iowa) – Changes with regard to recycling are coming to the Adair County. During a meeting this (Wednesday) morning in Greenfield of the Adair County Board of Supervisors, Board Chair Matt Wedemeyer explained the recycling bins will no longer be accepting plastic products, beginning in August.
He said it is costing the County money to take-in the plastic.
The Adair County Supervisors, Wednesday, met the Summer Seasonal Environmental Education Naturalist. Sabrina Ann Becker, from Stuart, said her position is made possible through ISU Extension and AmeriCorps. She spoke about her plans and activities for the Summer, including grade appropriate camps.
Becker recently completed her Freshman year at ISU, and began her duties in Adair County on May 16th. Becker is expected to work through the end of August, and not just for Adair County.
In his report to the Board, Adair County Conservation Director Dominic Johnson said the camping season got off to a slow start due to the cold and wet conditions, but this past week was very busy.
As of today (Wednesday), Johnson said the campgrounds have brought-in over $4,000 in revenue, for a total of $44,268.
He said also, tent camping is just not as popular as it used to be, but those who do still camp that way, like to use the pads with electrical sites. Johnson said the camping pads at Lake Orient have been re-rocked with four loads of crushed rock. More is expected to be delivered Thursday. And, during the Summer, his Department will be working on assembling park kiosks and parking barricades.
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Police in Glenwood report a man from Council Bluffs was arrested Tuesday. 24-year-old Dominic Durrett was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,300.
ATLANTIC, IA – If a free concert by Jason Reed, a free bounce house for kids, and a free drawing for over 20 weeks’ worth of produce isn’t enough to convince folks to visit Produce in the Park in Atlantic on Thursday, June 2nd, a lineup of over 20 vendors might be. Market Manager Brigham Hoegh said products expected at the June 2nd farmers market include fresh produce, meats, honey, eggs, popcorn, lemonade, pastries, desserts, pizza, jewelry, soaps, candles, plants for home gardens, and more. Hoegh says while vendor numbers are expected to remain higher than recent years throughout the season, almost all vendors are expected to visit the park on opening night.
Dale Raasch (right) of Bridgewater Farm with his son, Tyler (left). Bridgewater Farm is one of over 20 vendors participating in Produce in the Park this summer
Expected June 2 Vendors and Products
Atlantic Atlas Cinema – Popcorn, lemonade, and more
Brun Ko Farm – Spinach, microgreens, kale, granola, beef, pork, and lamb
Bridgewater Farm – Certified organic produce including asparagus, lettuces, green onions, potatoes,
swiss chard and more, eggs, beef, pork, and chicken
DezaRae Farm Soaps – Goat milk soaps, lotions, and creams
Donna’s Jewelry – Jewelry, magnets, and more
Dragonfly Creations – Coasters, magnets, candles and tarts, soaps, beard oil, car freshies
Duane’s Creations – Jams and clocks
Frosting, Inc. – Cupcakes and cookies
Harrisdale Farmstead – Asparagus and rhubarb
Johnna Joy Designs – Jewelry and art
Hungry Spartan Pizza Food Truck
Kringleman Pastries – Danish Kringle, pastries, cinnamon rolls, and desserts
Midwest Candles by Brit – Candles and wax melts
Matilda Dawn Creations – Greeting cards and wall-sized Scrabble tiles
Molly’s Crafts – Squirrel feeders
Noble Provisions – Beef and pork
Piper’s Brae Farm – Aronia berries and products, eggs, honey
Rolling Acres Farm – Plants for your home garden
Smudge – Soaps, candles, bath bombs, and more
Sue’s Country Garden – Plants for your home garden, jams, and more
Ter-Bear Honey – Honey
Tracie Lobstein – Sewn and embroidered aprons, totes, clothing, and more
Produce in the Park June 2:
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Location: Atlantic City Park (10 W. 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022)
Free Live Music: Jason Reed
Food Truck: Hungry Spartan Pizza
Can’t Miss: Free drawing for 20 weeks of produce boxes from Bridgewater Farm (a $350 value!). All visitors to the park on June 2 age 18 and older are eligible to enter. (Sponsored by the Cass County Local Food Policy Council.)
Fun for Kids: Bounce house and more activities by Nishna Valley Family YMCA.
Self-Care Summer visiting organization: Atlantic Public Library
Visiting organizations: Master Gardeners and Cass County Grow Another Row
Payment methods accepted: All vendors accept cash. Many accept credit card and Venmo. All qualifying food vendors accept SNAP/EBT (also known as food stamps). All fresh produce vendors both accept and distribute Double Up Food Bucks (coupons given for SNAP/EBT purchases of fresh produce).
Produce in the Park June 2022 farmers markets are sponsored by the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission, the Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Cass County Tourism, Cass Health, First Whitney Bank and Trust, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, and Deter Motor Co. For updates on Produce in the Park, follow Produce in the Park on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/ProduceInThePark) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/produceintheparkatlanticia/), or visit the Produce in the Park website to sign up for the e-newsletter at www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com.
(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa D-N-R says treated wastewater is being dumped into the Iowa River due to a pipeline leak at the Eldora wastewater treatment plant. Recreational enthusiasts are being advised to avoid contact with the river below the 14th Avenue bridge on the east side of town due to suspected high e-coli bacteria levels. The wastewater was rerouted on Tuesday with the process expected to be ongoing for the next several days.
The DNR is monitoring the situation and will determine any future action along the way, as needed.
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says gun violence will be addressed in the Senate, following last week’s shootings at a Texas elementary school that left 19 children and two adults dead. Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, calls the slayings in Uvalde “a horrible, evil act.” Ernst says, “We do have a number of members in the Senate that have been assigned by leadership to really take a hard look at this particular incident, what happened, background behind the shooter, and how this could have happened in such a lovely community.”
A bipartisan group of senators is working on a compromise plan that would bridge the gap between making schools safer while not infringing on people’s constitutional rights. “Just trying to get to the root cause of some of these mass shootings and how we can prevent in the future while maintaining people’s Second Amendment rights, which is extremely important, but understanding evil individuals,” Ernst says. “How do we prevent them from doing this type of activity?”
Ernst’s counterpart, Senator Chuck Grassley told Radio Iowa on Tuesday he’s hopeful common ground can be reached on bipartisan gun control legislation.
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