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The Audubon County Engineer & Secondary Roads Department reports the intersection of Mockingbird Ave. and 265th street will be closed to thru traffic for Multiple bridge replacements, beginning Monday, March 9th. Weather permitting work will wrap-up on June 1st. Until then, the intersection at Mockingbird Ave. and 265th Street, will remain closed. (See a map of the area below)
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The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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If you have ever wanted to grow your own succulents instead of purchasing them, or wondered why certain plants flourished in your yard while others perished, or even dreamed of growing masses of blooms or veggies using your small deck, patio or raised bed, then tomorrow (Saturday, March 7th), is your chance to learn all about growing. Cass County Master Gardeners are giving you the opportunity to receive short, small group learning on those topics and many others during the “Lightning Learning” portion of the Spring Garden Seminar. The seminar, “Garden Inspiration, Old & New” will be held Saturday, at the Cass County Community Center.
Master Gardener Jan Steffen says “The ‘Lightning Learning’ portion of our seminar gives participants the opportunity to move around and visit 10 minute demonstrations on a variety of topics. They’ve been popular at our seminars before, and we are excited to bring them back in 2020.” Topics for the “Lightning Learning” sessions include Hosta Highlights, Propagating Succulents, Small Space Gardening, What’s New at the Garden Centers, Soil Testing, Seed Lending Libraries, Faux Finish Pot Painting and more. This fast, fun-filled portion of the seminar will last an hour with participants choosing the topics they want to participate in. Steffen says that with the variety of topics offered, everyone should find inspiration for their garden.
“Garden Inspiration Old & New” is a half day seminar designed to help discover what’s new in the garden and heirlooms that continue to delight gardeners. In addition to the Lightning Learning sessions, participants will hear from two guest speakers. To start the day, Kathy Johnson, owner of local business “Flowers For You”, will share her insight into growing cut flowers, knowledge of floral design and tips for selecting and growing flowers for your own bouquets.
The second speaker is Cody Egan from the Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa. Cody will teach attendees about heirloom plants and how to preserve them. Cody believes that heirloom seeds have the ability to reconnect us to a specific time and place, a certain soil and season during which that seed, and the memories associated with it, were grown.
“Garden Inspiration Old & New” will be held at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Doors open at 8:30AM, and a light continental breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9AM and will conclude by 12:30PM. Cost for the seminar, including continental breakfast and refreshments is $20. A schedule and registration form are available at the Cass County Extension office, or online at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass. Questions can be directed to Kate Olson at 712-243-1132 or by email at keolson@iastate.edu.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Colorado man who threw a cup of water on Iowa Congressman Steve King has been sentenced to two years of probation. Blake Gibbins, of Lafayette, Colorado, had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault on a member of Congress. Gibbins admitted he approached a table at a Fort Dodge restaurant on March 22 last year and threw a cup of water at the Republican.
Gibbins’ attorney has said Gibbins’ actions were out of character and may have resulted from recent emotional pressure. Gibbins was in Iowa for a family funeral when he approached King, and Gibbins had no criminal history.
The Cass County Auditor’s Office, Thursday, said one additional person has filed papers in advance of the General Election nominating deadline. Deputy Auditor Sheri Karns reports Linda L. Pelzer has filed nomination papers for the Non-Partisan Hospital Board. Last Monday, Leanne Pellett submitted her papers for the same Board. There are three Hospital Board seats on the ballot for the General Election in November.
There have been no changes to the list of persons filing for the June 2nd Primary Election. As mentioned, the candidates (thus far) include:
The deadline to file nomination papers with the proper amount of signatures for the General Election, is March 20th. The deadline for the Primary Election, is March 25th.
(Radio Iowa) — To best prepare for outbreaks of any foreign animal diseases, the Iowa Pork Producers Association is partnering with the Iowa Department of Agriculture in asking state lawmakers for money. Drew Mogler, the association’s public policy director, says funding is needed to help the ag department prepare for diseases like foot and mouth disease or African swine fever. “They’ve ramped up some funding efforts for activities,” Mogler says, “and this year, again, we’re supporting them for another half-a-million dollars, for some of those activities as they continue to build up their planning and preparedness efforts alongside the industry.”
He notes that’s the primary state agency for battling any foreign animal diseases, should they reach Iowa. “The department of ag plays a pretty critical role in movement of animals and permitting,” Mogler says. “It’s important that they have the resources at their disposal to be able to make sure that continuity of business for producers and they have certainty as we respond to an incident like that.” Mogler says Iowa lawmakers are wrapping up their talks on policy bills after the recent “funnel” deadline. “Now, they’re turning to appropriations and putting budgets together,” Mogler says. “It’s one of those things that we’re pretty confident that we’ll be able to get some of that money but continue to remind legislators of the importance of proper planning and preparedness in the state.”
Mogler says while neither foot and mouth disease or African swine fever has shown up in the United States, it’s critical officials are vigilant with protection efforts against any possible outbreaks.
MAX SKELLENGER, 84, of Atlantic (& formerly of Wiota), died Thursday, March 5th, at home. Funeral services for MAX SKELLENGER will be held 1:30-p.m. Tuesday, March 10th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Visitation with the family is at the funeral home on Monday, from 5-until 7-p.m.; Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
Burial is in the Atlantic Cemetery.
MAX SKELLENGER is survived by:
His wife – Helen.
His son – Kim Skellenger.
His daughter – Jody Rayl.
His step-children: Linda (Gary) Lantz; Rita (Alan) Chestnut, and Russell (Gloria) Steffens.
6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
A man from Union County was arrested on a Possession of Controlled Substance charge, Thursday night, in Adams County. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says Jeffrey Johnson, of Creston, was pulled over during a traffic stop at around 9-p.m. near the intersection of Quince Ave. & 190th Street. During an investigation, the K9 “Baxo” was deployed, and alerted to the odor of narcotics.
Today: Mostly sunny. High 50. SE @ 5-10.
Tonight: Fair to P/Cldy. Low 32. S @ 5-10.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, warm & windy. High 68. SW @ 15-30.
Sunday: P/Cldy. High 68.
Monday: Mostly Cldy & cooler, w/light rain. High 47.
Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 51. Our Low this morning, 21. The High last year on this date was 33, and the Low was -8. The Record High was 76 in 2017. The Record Low was -20 in 1960.