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Manure spill into a small Union County creek

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DNR said Wednesday that a Union County maintenance crew accidentally nicked a hose used to transport manure Tuesday afternoon, while they were mowing. The incident happened in a right-of-way about one-mile north of Thayer. Officials said while the hose was not in use, about 800 to 900 gallons of residual manure leaked from a small hole. An unknown amount of manure reached an unnamed tributary of Four Mile Creek.

Iowa Select representatives reported the spill as they responded, quickly placing small dams in the unnamed creek to collect manure and pumping it out to land apply it. DNR staff checked the unnamed creek Tuesday. Field tests showed low ammonia levels. They found no dead fish.

Wednesday morning, DNR was on site and concluded most of the released manure probably remained in the right of way or on the shoulders of the gravel road. Iowa Select continues to clean up, scraping and gathering manure along the road edges. The DNR will consider appropriate enforcement action.

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Collision in Red Oak Wed. morning

News

June 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak say no injuries were reported following a collision this (Wednesday) morning at the intersection of Valley and N. 1st Streets. Officials say 18-year old Autumn Leibert, of Red Oak, was cited for Failure to Yield to the vehicle on the right, after the 2015 Dodge Dart she was driving hit the left rear side of a 2007 Saturn, driven by 73-year old Carole Ann Golla, of Delhi, NY.

The accident happened as Golla was traveling west on Valley Street at around 8:30-a.m., and Leibert was traveling north on N. 1st Street. After her vehicle hit Golla’s car, the Saturn spun 180 degrees  and came to rest facing east on Valley Street.

Damage from the crash amounted to $8,500.

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Beef prices fall as ranchers boost herds

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Expansion in the country’s beef cattle herd is bringing cheaper meat prices to the grocery store. Lower costs for feed and other incentives over the past three years sparked the nation’s beef producers to bring more cattle to market. Iowa State University economist Lee Schulz says lower retail prices arrived a bit quicker than expected.

Schulz says, “What many of us thought would be a much longer, prolonged process to get to this new price level, really occurred in the last 3 months of 2015.” Schulz says a new report from the U-S Department of Agriculture shows ground beef is about 30 cents a pound cheaper now than it was a year ago.

Schulz says, “We’ve seen increases in beef production really started in late 2015 and into 2016, so from the year-over-year standpoint, that increase in production will lead to lower prices.” As the approaching summer heats up, he says other meats that are popular on the grill, like steaks and ribs, should also have lower prices than last year.

(Radio Iowa)

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Backyard & Beyond 6-1-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 1st, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Seth Stasshelm of the Atlantic Park & Recreation Department about the block party at the Sunnyside Park Kiddie Korral.

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JUNE 2016

Birthday Club

June 1st, 2016 by admin

June 1st:

  • Dan Anstey of Cumberland (Winner)
  • Larry Steffen of Cumbelrand

June 2nd:

  • Jan Steffen of Cumberland (Winner)

June 3rd:

  • no birthdays

June 4th:

  • Jan Petersen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Linda South of Lewis

June 5th:

  • Jerilyn Kay of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Hannah Jespersen of Atlantic

June 6th:

  • Myrna Nissen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Bailey Roenfeldt of Atlantic

June 7th:

  • Jaqueline Phippen of Exira (Winner)
  • Lucas Mosier of Atlantic

June 8th:

  • Margie Young of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Deb Freund of Lewis

June 9th:

  • Mary Frederiksen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jozey Fiebelkcorn of Exira

June 10th:

  • Becki Rasmussen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Juliann Popolewski of Altantic

June 11th:

  • Kenny Evans of Griswold (Winner)
  • Kristi Euken of Atlantic
  • Dorothy McElfish of Massena

June 12th:

  • Diana Perkins of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Ethel Oathoudt of Atlantic

June 13th:

  • Paulette Cambridge of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Travis Meyer of Atlantic

June 14th:

  • Joanne Ozbun of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Rosalie Jobe of Atlantic

June 15th:

  • Laura McLean of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Kris Ford of Bridgewater

June 16th:

  • no birthdays

June 17th:

  • Christy Cunningham of Lewis (Winner)

June 18th:

  • Patty Argo of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Susan Wedemyer of Atlantic

June 19th:

  • Nicole Jensen of Lewis (Winner)

June 20th:

  • Sara Beth Hebard of Cumberland (Winner)
  • Sue Brownlee of Atlantic
  • Janice Black of Exira

June 21st:

  • Jeannie McMullen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Dave Steffen of Cumberland

June 22nd:

  • Taryn Thompson of Creston (Winner)
  • Kimberly Ressler of Atlantic

June 23rd:

  • Nancy Charley of Gilbert (Winner)
  • Belva Kloppenburg of Atlantic
  • Payton Burg of Atlantic
  • Dianna Krull of Atlantic

June 24th:

  • Ardell McCunn of Massena (Winner)
  • Jean Petersen of Exira
  • Gail Butler of Atlantic
  • Shirley Weideman of Atlantic
  • Jason Lamp of Atlantic
  • Taylor Burg of Atlantic

June 25th:

  • Ashley Nodgaard of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Bev Kleen of Marne

June 26th:

  • Marilee South of Cumberland (Winner)

June 27th:

  • Janice N. Petersen of Atlantic (Winner)

June 28th:

  • Jeanie Bastian of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Lee Kanning of Atlantic

June 29th:

  • Elaine Martens of Atlantic (Winner)

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Accident in Cass County Tues. night

News

June 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident late Tuesday night. At around11:08-p.m., deputies responded to a report of a pickup- versus- cow accident at Independence Road and 570th Street. 18-year old Aaron Thomas Suhr, of Waukee, was driving a 2007 Nissan Frontier pickup southbound on 570th Street, when the vehicle came upon several cows in the roadway, striking one of them. Damage to the pickup was estimated at $5,000.

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ICA BeefMeets to focus on success and profitability June 28th in Atlantic

Ag/Outdoor

June 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has announced the presenters for their first annual BeefMeets, to be held at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic, on June 28th. The event begins with an 8:30-a.m. Registration and the opening of a Trade Show.
The educational sessions, which will also be held later this month in Spencer, Independence and Riverside, will be full of tips to maximize both short-term and long-term success in every sector of the cattle industry. More information on the event in Atlantic is available at http://www.iacattlemen.org/southwestregionalbeefmeet.aspx BeefMeets_SW2
Speakers will address issues that affect both cow/calf and feedlot operations, from heifer development and best weaning practices to managing cattle under roof and hiring exceptional labor. Lenders and economists will be on hand to provide their perspective on the current ag economy and strategies to get through this down cycle.

BeefMeets are replacing the Iowa Cattle Industry Convention, which has traditionally been held in Des Moines in the winter. In an effort to reach more cattlemen across the state, four day-long regional BeefMeets will be held in June. In addition to educational sessions, BeefMeets will include lunch, a full tradeshow, and a social gathering at the end of the day. District breakouts will give cattlemen a chance to weigh in on issues affecting their business, and Eldon McAfee will address some of the legal challenges farmers in Iowa are facing, including the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit and numerous nuisance suits.

Other activities throughout the day include an Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation auction fundraiser during lunch, a free Youth Beef Team training at 1:15, and a social event following the keynote in the afternoon. Join the local county cattlemen’s group outside for samples of new beef products and cold drinks.

Early registration ends June 13 and prices go up $10 at that time. All cattlemen are invited, but there is a discount for ICA members. Students are free. Register online today at www.iacattlemen.org.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 6/1/2016

News, Podcasts

June 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Heartbeat Today 6-1-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 1st, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Community Schools Food Service Director DeeAnn Schreiner about the Mobile Food Pantry project.

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Sioux City lawyer pleads not guilty to hit-and-run charge

News

June 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A Sioux City lawyer has pleaded not guilty to a hit-and-run charge. The Sioux City Journal reports 31-year-old Thomas Farrens entered a written plea Tuesday in Woodbury County District Court. Court documents say Farrens didn’t stop after his car struck two pedestrians and sideswiped another vehicle on April 4. His car was found abandoned in Grandview Park.

The pedestrians were taken to a hospital for treatment. Police Sgt. Jeremy McClure says that after Farrens was found at home later that evening, his blood tested out above the legal limit for alcohol. Prosecutors say the use of alcohol is still being investigated.

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