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Hinson expects Farm Bill to include ‘solution’ to CA’s animal welfare law

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is predicting the U-S House Ag Committee will approve a Farm Bill with a provision that ensures Iowa hog confinement operators can sell their pork nationwide. Voters in Massachusetts and California have approved regulations that require pork sold in their state to come from the offspring of sows that have at least 24 square feet of space in their pen. Iowa pork producers say it will cost millions to expand hog confinements to meet those space requirements.

The U-S Supreme Court has upheld California’s animal welfare law and other federal courts have issued rulings on the Massachusetts regulation. Hinson expects a solution to be attached to the Farm Bill that overrides both states’ laws.

Hinson has twice introduced a bill in the U-S House that would prohibit states from imposing standards on the production of food sold over state lines. The Pennsylvania Republican who’s chairman of House Ag Committee has said a fix is needed to address California’s Proposition 12, which took effect January 1st.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, May 13, 2024

Weather

May 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. N/NE winds 10-20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers & thunderstorms ending this evening. Widespread haze developing before midnight, then gradual clearing. Low 48.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 60% chance of showers & thunderstorms. High near 71.
Thursday: A 30% of showers & possible thunderstorms; otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 81. The Low was 52. 24-hour rainfall (7-a.m. Sunday until 7-a.m. today), was .66″). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 82 and the Low was 62. The Record High for May 13th was 95 in 1915. The Record Low was 23 in 1997. Sunrise: 6:04. Sunset: 8:30.

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Former Iowa punter Tory Taylor signs with the Bears

Sports

May 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Former Iowa punter signed a contract with the Chicago Bears over the weekend. The native of Australia and Ray Guy Award winner was taken by the Bears in the fourth round of last month’s NFL Draft and took part in the Bear’s rookie mini-camp.

It was been an interesting journey for Taylor, who grew up playing Australian Rules Football.

Taylor on his first weekend of practice.

Taylor knows it is unusual for an NFL team to use a fourth round pick on a punter.

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Iowa State’s Jontez Williams on next football season

Sports

May 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State defensive back Jontez Williams hopes to have an expanded role for an experienced Iowa State defense next season. The native of Florida made two starts and appeared in 13 games last season. He will try yo help make up for the loss of All-American corner T.J. Tampa

Like Tampa, Williams also played receiver as a high school star.

Williams says he has learned a lot from Tampa and still stays in touch.

The Cyclones open next season at home on August 31st against North Dakota.

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Villisca man arrested on a Harassment charge

News

May 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report a man was arrested late Sunday morning on a Harassment charge. Authorities say 19-year-old Kaiden Dale Jarvis Schooling, of Villisca, was taken into custody on a charge of Harassment in the 3rd Degree. Schooling was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 bond.

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High School Soccer Scores from Saturday

Sports

May 12th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Boys:
Kuemper 5 East Sac County, 0
Lewis Central 1 Bishop, Heelan, 0

Girls:
Kuemper 3 Atlantic, 0
Nevada 4, Iowa Falls-Alden 0
Perry 2, Des Moines Hoover 1
St. Albert 4, Bishop Heelan 3

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High School Boys Tennis Scores from Saturday

Sports

May 12th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Nevada 5, South Tama 1
Ballard 5, Webster City 0
Boone 5, Harlan Community 0
Pella 5, Des Moines Hoover 0
Pella Christian 5, Clarke 0
Kuemper Catholic 5, Denison-Schleswig 1
Glenwood 5, Audubon 0
St. Albert 5, Lewis Central 2
Shenandoah 5, Clarinda 0
Atlantic 5, Saydel 4
North Polk 5, Creston 0
Southwest Valley 5, Red Oak 1
Des Moines Lincoln 5, Council Bluffs Jefferson 0
Kuemper Catholic 5, Glenwood 3
Shenandoah 5, Atlantic 0
North Polk 5, Southwest Valley 0
Boone 5, St. Albert 0

 

Substate 7 Scores: 

Quarterfinals: 

Shenandoah 5
Clarinda 0

Atlantic 5
Saydel 4

North Polk 5
Creston 0

Southwest Valley 5
Red Oak 0

Semifinals:

Shenandoah 5
Atlantic 0

North Polk 5
Southwest Valley 0

Finals on May 15:

Shenandoah vs North Polk

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MARK LENTS, 60, of Greenfield (Celebration of Life 5/20/24)

Obituaries

May 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

MARK LENTS, 60, of Greenfield, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home.  A Celebration of Life service for MARK LENTS will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the church.

Open Visitation:  Will be held at the Greenfield United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5-until 7-p.m.

Memorials: To the family to be established at a later date.

MARK LENTS is survived by:

His wife – Jayne Lents, of Greenfield.

His sons – Shawn (Amber) Lents, of Norwalk, and Kenneth (Whitney) Lents, of Carlisle.

His daughter – Cassandra (Nick) Jarosh, of Ankeny.

His parents – Jim (Betty) Lents, of Greenfield.

His sisters – Cindy (Brian) Shelley, of Corydon; Jan (Vance) Temeyer, of Ankeny, and Kara (Bob) Schweikert, of Greenfield.

7 grandchildren; in-laws, other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

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CAM School Board/Public Hearing set for Monday evening

News

May 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Anita, Iowa) – The CAM School Board will meet beginning at 6:30-p.m. Monday, May 13th, in the CAM High School Media Center. Kicking-off their season is two public hearings: One pertains to budget amendments for the fiscal year 2023-24; the other is with regard to the proposed 2024-25 certified budget. Action on both matters will take place later on in the meeting.

The full agenda is as follows:

HEARING AGENDA
1 Open hearings for budget amendments for fiscal year 2023-2024
2 Patrons may speak for or against the budget amendments for fiscal year 2023-2024 as published
3 Adjourn hearing
HEARING AGENDA
1 Open hearings for proposed 2024-2025 certified budget
2 Patrons may speak for or against the proposed 2024-2025 certified budget as published
3 Adjourn hearing
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1 Call to Order
2 Welcome Visitors
3 Agenda Changes
4 Approval of Agenda
5 Consent Agenda
5.1 Approval of Minutes, Bills, Financial Statements
5.2 Open Enrollments
5.3 Resignations
5.4 Contracts
5.5 Volunteers
5.6 Fundraisers
6 Communications
6.1 Public Input on Non-agenda Items
6.2 Correspondence
7 Administrative Reports
8 Discussion/Action Items:
8.1 Approval of 2023-2024 Budget Amendment
8.2 Approval of 2024-2025 Certified Budget
8.3 Approval of Revisions to Board Policies 409.1-411.6
8.4 Approval of Green Hills AEA Master Social Worker Agreement and IT Master Services
Agreement (E-Rate) for 2024-2025
8.5 Approval of Contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year
8.6 Approval of Roof Bid
8.7 Approval of Additional IACA 2024 Graduates
8.8 Approval of Out-of-State Trip
8.9 Discuss the SIAC Committee Recommendations
8.10 Discussion of Property at 709 Mcintyre Dr, Anita, IA
8.11 Discuss Facility Project Process
9 Board Report
10 Adjournment

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Guthrie Center School Board/Budget hearing set for Monday

News

May 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) –  The May 13th meeting of the Guthrie Center CSD’s Board of Education will include a Public Hearing on the District’s 2023-24 Amended/Certified Budget. The meeting and hearing begin at 7p.m., Monday, in the AC/GC High School Media Center, in Guthrie Center. The full meeting agenda is as follows:

I. Open Public Hearing – 2023-24 Amended Certified Budget
II. Receive Written and/or Oral Comments
III. Close Public Hearing
IV. Roll Call/Call to Order (Regular Meeting)
V. Approve Meeting Agenda
VI. Welcome Visitors/Public Comment
VII. Special Presentation
A. DECA Trip- Mrs. Betterton
VIII. School Board Recoginition
IX. Principal Reports
X. Superintendent Report
XI. Board Report
XII. Financial Reports
A. Cash Balances & Bank Reconciliation
B. Student Activity Fund: Monthly Report
C. All Other Funds: Monthly Report
D. General Fund: Line Item Budget Monthly Report
E. General Fund: Year-to-Date Revenue/Expenditure Summary
F. General Fund: Salaries & Benefits Comparison Report
XIII. Consent Items
A. Board Meeting Minutes
B. Monthly Bills
1. Prepaid (Prior to Board Meeting)
2. General Fund
3. PPEL/SAVE Fund
4. Student Activity Fund
5. Nutrition Fund
6. Added 5/14/2024
C. Open Enrollment
D. Resignations
1. Ron Lower, HS Industrial Tech Teacher (Part-Time)
2. Eric Coop, HS Special Education Teacher
E. Contract Recommendations
1. Daniel Woods, HS Social Studies
2. 2024-25 Activity Sponsors/Extra Duty Contracts
3. Activities Director- Mr. Taylor Morris
F. Gifts, Grants & Bequests
G. Fundraisers
XIV. Discussion Items
A. Dance Team Discussion
B. Technology Discussion
C. SAVE/PPEL Purchases
XV. Upcoming Dates
A. Baccalaureate/ Awards Night- May 15 @ 6:00pm
B. Commencement – May 19th @ 1:00pm
C. June Regular Board Meeting – June 19th @ 7:00pm (Adair-Casey JH)
XVI. Action Items
A. Class of 2024 Graduate List
B. 2023-24 Amended Budget
C. Adair/Guthrie Counties Mitigation Plan
D. Heartland AEA Room Rental Agreement
E. Class of 2025 Senior Trip – Washington DC
F. Safety Grant Purchase- Phone Systems and Cabling
G. Printer/Copier Lease Agreement
H. Computer Purchase for Students and Staff
I. Disposal of Equipment – Stand Mixers and Computers
XVII. Adjourn Meeting

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