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The Adair County Board of Supervisors are set to meet on Wednesday morning in the courtroom at the Adair County Courthouse for a regular session. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m and will include discussion of Sheriff Deputy salary increase along with an IMWCA Board of Trustees ballott. The Board will also request comment on proposed antenna and equipment installation. The Board will also hear from County Treasurer Brenda Wallace regarding tax abatement resolutions.
The Harlan Police Department reports four arrests from the past week.
On August 16th Officers arrested 27-year-old Stormy Shaye Cole Trucke of Harlan on an active Shelby County Warrant. Trucke was taken to the Shelby County Jail and charged with assault.
On August 19th Harlan Police arrested 35-year-old Andre Scott Hickson and 21-year-old Deona Dashae Delbridge both of Springfield, MA were arrested following a traffic stop. Hickson was charged with Child Endangerment, Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession With Intent to Deliver. Delbridge was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp, Prohibited Acts penalties, and Possession With Intent to Deliver. Both were booked into the Shelby County Jail.
On August 21st 37-year-old Troy Dakota Weelborg and 32-year-old Tamara Leigh Dryer both of Harlan were arrested on a charge each of Violation of a No Contact Order. Both were booked into the Shelby County Jail.
On August 23rd Harlan Police arrested 26-year-old Dalton Luis Rocha of Council Bluffs following a traffic stop. Rocha was charged with Theft 5th Degree and booked into the Shelby County Jail.
The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 29-year-old Christopher Paul Mace of Clarinda on a Page County Warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault. Mace was arrested on Monday at the Page County Sheriff’s Office. He was booked into the Page County Jail and held pending further court proceedings.
JOHNSTON, IOWA – When COVID-19 hit the United States and most Americans were opting to stay home as much as possible, Iowa biofuel producers were badly hurt by the decline in fuel demand. Today Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the state is dedicating over $15 million of relief funding for Iowa renewable fuels producers, making Iowa the first state in the nation to provide direct aid to the biofuels sector.
“Governor Reynolds has provided a much-needed lifeline for Iowa’s renewable fuels producers,” said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw. “At its peak, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the idling of roughly 50 percent of Iowa’s biofuels production capacity. Even today fuel use has not returned to normal and biofuels producers are struggling to simply breakeven. IRFA members from across the state are deeply grateful for Governor Reynold’s leadership as they work to recover from the financial blow wrought by the pandemic.”
The relief funding will be awarded based on the number of qualifying gallons produced in the first quarter of 2020. IRFA continues to work with members of Congress on possible federal relief.
“We appreciate the work done by our federal legislative champions on language for the next COVID relief package,” Shaw said. “Ethanol and biodiesel producers across the country are suffering from suppressed fuel demand and still need comprehensive, in-depth relief from the federal government. Today’s action by Governor Reynolds will help Iowa’s biofuels producers keep going until Congress and the Trump Administration act.”
JOHNSTON, IOWA – Today Secretary Mike Naig unveiled the details of the $7 million Iowa Renewable Fuels Recovery Program that Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds first announced on June 30. The new program, which utilizes the state’s CARES Act funding, provides grants to Iowa fuel retailers that add E15, B11, and higher biofuel blends to their stations.
“IRFA members want to thank Governor Reynolds and Secretary Naig for seeing the many benefits biofuels provide to the state of Iowa and prioritizing their growth,” said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Policy Director Nathan Hohnstein. “Iowa fuel retailers and biofuel producers have both been struggling under the weight of demand destruction from COVID-19. These grants will help retailers stay competitive by adding low-cost, home-grown biofuel blends and provide a demand boost for Iowa’s biofuels producers.”
These new grants are separate from Iowa’s existing biofuel infrastructure program, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP), and RFIP funds cannot be used on the same equipment or costs.
The program will provide up to $30,000 per approved project, and applicants may submit both ethanol and biodiesel-related applications for a single site for a maximum funding of $60,000 per site. Funds will be awarded to projects completed by December 30, 2020 or for purchasing equipment delivered by December 30, 2020 and installed at a later date. The retailer must commit to selling the qualifying biofuel blend for a minimum of 60 months. To provide flexibility, the 60-month commitment may begin anytime within 24 months of project completion. Forty percent of the funds are being initially reserved specifically for Iowa’s smaller fuel retailers, those with ten fuel stations or less.
To apply for a grant or learn more about the new program visit: https://iowaagriculture.gov/grants
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that she has allocated approximately $100 million of federal CARES Act relief funds for a range of agricultural programs to offset the impact of COVID-19 on farmers, producers and agricultural industries.
“Iowa is at the foundation of our global food supply chain and the epicenter of the renewable fuels industry,” said Gov. Reynolds. “COVID-19 and a devastating derecho dealt a major blow to everything from the demand for ethanol to the supply of meat on grocery store shelves. But just as important are the livelihoods of thousands of Iowa farm families, agricultural industries and the communities they support. Today’s investment reflects the critical role Iowa’s ag industry has in our state’s overall economic recovery.”
“Iowa exported more than $16 billion in manufactured goods and agricultural products to 199 countries last year alone,” said IEDA and Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Debi Durham. “The critical assistance Gov. Reynolds announced today will support the continuation of Iowa’s long-standing legacy of agricultural excellence in our communities and throughout the world.”
“This has been a tough year for the agriculture community. I’m grateful that Gov. Reynolds has been a strong advocate for the farmers and agribusinesses in our state,” said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “The programs funded by the CARES Act will help our farmers, renewable fuels retailers and producers, and small meat processors respond to market disruptions and continue on the road to recovery.”
The allocations are as follows:
Producers can apply for IEDA-administered programs at iowabusinessrecovery.com beginning on Aug. 31, 2020 and can apply for IDALS-administered programs at iowaagriculture.gov/grants beginning today, Aug. 24.
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Monday of 27-year-old Jamie William Tressler Jr. of Council Bluffs on a Warrant for Failure to Appear on original charges of Theft 2nd Degree and Burglary 3rd Degree. Bond on those charges was set at $10,000. Tressler Jr. was also charged on being a Fugitive from Justice and was held on no bond on that charge. The arrest occurred at Pottawattamie County Corrections at 1:55 p.m.
All of west central Iowa is currently under a moderate to extreme drought. The drought conditions are causing major concerns for both crop and livestock producers. To compound this situation the Derecho weather event has caused significant damage to crops and infrastructure across the area. To help address those concerns, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting a Virtual Ag Coffee Meeting on September 9th at 9:00 am. This event will be a live webinar presentation and have 11 in person viewing locations across West Central Iowa.
The meeting will be split into two segments with Mike Witt, ISU Field Agronomist, discussing the agronomic impacts of the drought and the Derecho. Specific agronomic topics that will be discussed are: harvesting downed corn strategies and expectations, managing fields that are unharvestable, ideas for residue and fall cover crop, grain quality and grain storage issues. Tim Christensen, ISU Farm Management Specialist, will be discussing the financial impacts and strategies for fall 2020. Specific farm management topics to be discussed are: crop insurance conversations, new USDA/FSA programs, considerations for handling drought and low yield crops with markets and handling farm stress. The meetings will last approximately 90 minutes.
The Virtual Farmers coffee will be a meeting that features both in person and virtual discussions. If you do not have internet access or would like to attend the meeting in person rather than home there are seats available at the 11 county extension offices. The speakers will be live via Zoom and able to answer question during and after the presentation. Each county office will be limited in their seating due to Covid-19 restrictions. Pre registration is required to attend the meetings in person and is on a first come, first serve basis. Walk-ins will not be accepted unless confirmed by individual county offices the day of the meeting. At home or virtual viewing of the meeting can be done by registering at the website www.aep.iastate.edu/coffee. This registration will provide you with a personal link to the meeting.
The Creston Police Department reports the arrest on Monday at 7:58 p.m. of 19-year-old Kolten Riggs of Springer, NM on a charge of Theft 5th Degree. He was cited and released from the scene on a Summons to Appear.
A two-vehicle accident resulted in an injury on Monday in Atlantic. The accident occurred at the intersection of 7th Street and Plum Street at 12:19 p.m. After investigation it was determined that a vehicle driven by Deandra Smith of Atlantic was stopped at a red light westbound on 7th street when a vehicle driven by Catherine Charles of Atlantic was following behind. Charles stated that she turned to check on a child and her foot slipped off the brake and onto the accelerator, rolling into the back of Smith’s vehicle. Smith was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.