October 2:

• Karen Bateman of Atlantic (winner)

October 3:

• Elvin Breach of Atlantic (winner)

October 4:

• Pam Reed of Atlantic (winner)

October 5:

• Jim Rogers of Wiota (winner)
• Lana Turner of Atlantic
• Clarke Irlmeier of Exira

October 6:

• Gloria Mulford of Elk Horn (winner)
• Carly Halverson of Coon Rapids

October 7:

• Ann Butler of Atlantic (winner)
• Mary Wheeler of Atlantic
• Brandon Lamp of Atlantic
• Jean Petersen of Exira
• Denise Finnell of Atlantic

October 8:

• Michelle Hackwell of Exira (winner)
• Gabe Olsen of Lewis
• Pam Jones of Red Oak
• Dane Paulsen of Exira
• Mary Ann Moorman of Atlantic

October 9:

• Connie Wiechmann of Lewis (winner)
• Nadine Howell of Atlantic
• Dee Beebensee of Atlantic

October 10:

• Mike Meurer of Atlantic (winner)
• Gwen Weirich of Lewis

October 11:

• Stacie Linfor of Atlantic

October 12:

• Richard Hoffman of Cumberland (winner)

October 13:

• Jill Dodson of Atlantic (winner)
• Wanda Sorenson of Elk Horn
• Lisa Paulsen of Exira

October 14:

• Ruth Meyer of Atlantic (winner)
• Mark O’Brien of Atlantic
• Tyler Thomas of Atlantic
• Noel McMichael of Audubon
• Mallory Androy of Elk Horn
• Paulette Boldt of Audubon
• Kevin Hinners of Elk Horn

October 15:

• Holly Brenton of Atlantic (winner)
• Teagen Peterson of Massena
• Eric Maynard of Anita
• Jan Brehmer of Atlantic
• Becky Martin of Audubon

October 16:

• Galen Becker of Cumberland (winner)
• Lori Hanson of Audubon
• Lilly Barber of Wiota
• Andrea Riesgaard of Exira

October 17:

• Ron Owen of Audubon (winner)

October 18:

• Darla Casady of Atlantic (winner)

October 19:

• Lynn Mortensen of Kimballton (winner)
• Angela Emmel of Exira
• Ashley Duncan of Anita
• Jacob Feiblecorn of Exira
• Janell Roberts of Exira

October 20:

• Tucker Sager of Atlantic (winner)
• Marge Huston of Atlantic
• Donnis Schwanke of Atlantic
• Ants Kommes of Exira
• Becky Randeris of Audubon

 October 21:

• Wilbur Hansen of Atlantic (winner)
• Carol Thompson of Exira

October 23:

• Pansie Hoffman of Cumberland (winner)
• Vicki Brown of Atlantic

October 24:

• Tate Hill of Exira (winner)
• Judy Lauridsen of Exira

October 25:

• Julie Hansen of Atlantic (winner)
• Connie Steffen of Griswold

October 26:

• Lynsi Jo Lamp of Atlantic (winner)
• Pastor Gary DeGeest of Atlantic
• Bart Peppers of Exira
• Bernie Kilworth of Brayton

October  27:

• Randy Thompson of Exira (winner)

October 28:

• Maria Petersen of Atlantic (winner)
• Frankie Waters of Omaha, Nebraska
• Morgan Kirchner of Atlantic

October 29:

• Mary Jo Allenstein of Atlantic (winner)
• John Silence of Atlantic
• Hayden Larsen of Audubon

October 30:

• Alan Johnson of Atlantic (winner)
• Evan Kelly of Griswold
• Janice Fancher of Audubon

October 31:

• Ruth Heilig of Elk Horn (winner)
• Leta Thompson of Cumberland
• Michelle Klindt of Henderson
• Rod Christensen of Atlantic

Jim Field visits with Shari Peterson, an Iowa native who wrote a book about her experience on United Flight 811 in February of 1989.  A cargo door of the plane blew off leaving a large hole in the side of the plane while over the Pacific Ocean and, miraculously, the pilot was able to get the plane back to Hawaii.  Nine people died in that disaster.  Shari will present a program October 6th and 7th at the Corning Opera House and have copies of her book, “The View from 13F” available.

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• 1 lb. boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1″ pieces
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 small potatoes, peeled, if desired, and cut into 1/2″ cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 cup frozen loose-pack peas, thawed

In a large skillet, brown beef on all sides in hot oil over medium-high heat.  Place meat in a 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 quart slow cooker.  Add undrained tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onion, water, salt and thyme.

Cover; cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.  Stir in peas.  Ladle into bowls to serve.

YIELD:  4 to 5 servings

Jim Field visits with Cass County Extension Youth Coordinator Katie Bateman about events to celebrate National 4-H Week October 2-8, 2022.  To donate to the local 4-H for giving day, click here this link https://www.iowa4hgivingday.org/organizations/cass-county-4-h-f319ebef-8748-431a-b9c5-133416766a9d or scan this code: 

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(Radio Iowa) – Officials in 44 Iowa counties have now taken action to express concerns about the three proposed carbon pipelines. In the last week, the Adair and Floyd County Boards of Supervisors have sent letters to state regulators. Floyd County Supervisor Linda Tjaden says the proposed Summit and Navigator pipeline routes pass through Floyd County.

The letters express concern about training for emergency crews who’d have to respond to pipeline ruptures, as well as potential construction damage to land and drainage tiles. The letter about the Summit route also mentions it would pass through the Avenue of the Saints Development Park in Charles City and the pipeline could damage electrical, water and sewage utilities in the area.

The letter from the Floyd County supervisors also expresses concern about the use of eminent domain for a private purpose. State law allows pipeline developers to apply for eminent domain authority to gain access to properties where landowners have refused to grant voluntary easements.

The Adair County Board of Supervisors has sent the Iowa Utilities Board a letter, saying the board is not oppose to the purpose or construction of the pipeline, but is opposed to eminent domain being used as a way of achieving it. None of the three proposed pipeline routes run through Adair County, but there are nearby ethanol plants in Menlo and Corning. If those facilities are connected to a carbon capture pipeline in the future, the route would likely pass through Adair County.

(Radio Iowa) A judge has struck down a state law that enhanced the penalty for trespassing at an ag-related business if the person took pictures or recorded video that was shared. Animal welfare groups had sued the state over the law aimed at those who’ve used undercover video of livestock confinements and dog breeding facilities to allege the animals were being mistreated. Two previous state laws with the same goals have been blocked by federal courts. Critics say the laws could be used to shield unsafe working conditions or animal neglect. Supporters of the law say farmers are being smeared and hurt financially by unfounded accusations. The Iowa Capital Dispatch was first to report that a federal judge ruled that private property rights are an important governmental interest, but taking photos and recording videos is protected speech under the First Amendment.

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Firefighter Jake Vetter about the Fire Prevention Week breakfast on Sunday, October 2 from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm at the fire station and the annual parade on Saturday, October 8 at 6:00 pm with line-up at 3rd & Olive starting at 4:00 pm.

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w/Kate Olson.

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ATLANTIC, IA – The Atlantic Lions Club is back at Produce in the Park this week with free putt-putt golf. People of all ages are invited to enjoy mini golf, but you don’t have to play to enjoy it. It is a treat to see all the clever ways kids use the golf clubs to hit the ball and their persistence and concentration while
the work to get a hole in… 20?

In addition to free mini golf, this week at the market in the park visitors will find live music, a guest chef, visiting organizations providing helpful information and activities, and lots of delicious, fresh, local produce. Free taste tests of snack peppers will be offered to all. Snack peppers are sweet, crunchy peppers that come in a variety of colors and take almost no preparation—a win for anyone. While many shoppers are most familiar with green peppers, many folks find yellow, orange, or red peppers to be their favorites. As long as they aren’t specific hot pepper varieties, yellow, orange, and red peppers tend to be sweeter. Thursday is a great chance to taste tests peppers at the park. Cooler weather is on its way, and produce shoppers are reminded to get peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green beans while
they’re still in season.

This week’s food trucks are Pim’s Thai and Zipp’s Pizzeria. Zipp’s will be taking orders for both whole pizzas and individual slices all evening (earlier in the season Zipp’s only offered whole pizza orders at the end of the market). Zipp’s will be offering their full menu of whole pizzas and will also be bringing frozen
pizzas to the park this Thursday.

All visitors to the park age 18+ are encouraged to enter this week’s free drawing. In addition to a dozen farm-fresh eggs sponsored by the Cass County Local Food Policy Council, one lucky winner will receive six cupcakes from Frosting Inc. Both prizes will be redeemed at next week’s October 6 Produce in the Park.

Jim Field visits with Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh about the Healthiest Cities Walking Challenge and the Tour de Parks event.  To register for the Healthiest Cities Walk by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2022:  http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/

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