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Adair County Sheriff’s Report

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August 14th, 2018 by admin

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office released their weekly arrest report on Tuesday morning.

Most recently on Saturday, August 11th Iowa State Patrol Officers arrested 31-year-old Jonathan Ashley Womble of Ankeny on two charges after stopping him on I-80 Westbound near the 87 mile-marker. Womble was charged with Driving on the Wrong Side of a Two Way Highway and OWI First Offense. Womble was reported earlier all over the road and had exited the interstate and re-entered heading westbound in the eastbound lanes. The vehicle wrecked into the cable barriers facing west in the eastbound median when Womble was located. He claimed he had lost control of the vehicle and was texting while driving. Womble was taken to the Adair County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

On August 10th at 6:40pm 27-year-old Joshua Lee Jones of Creston was arrested by Greenfield Police on an outside warrant.

On August 9th at 8:28pm 20-year-old Morgan Sebastian Lukenbill of Adair was arrested by Adair County Sheriff’s Deputies on a valid arrest warrant.

On August 8th at 9:31pm 31-year-old Anrew Clark Moffitt of Greenfield was arrested by Greenfield Police for Forgery.

On August 6th three arrests were reported. At 9:52pm Gage Lloyd Ralph Koder of Casey was arrested by Adair County Sheriff’s Deputies for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. At 9:48pm 24-year-old Cameron James Stark of Casey was arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. At 12:34pm 22-year-old Cody Allen Vanotterloo of Clive was arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies on a valid arrest warrant.

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Iowa DOT accepting applications for the annual Federal Recreational Trails program

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 14th, 2018 by admin

The Iowa Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the annual Federal Recreational Trails program funding cycle. Applications are due by October 1. This year, additional funding is available for trail maintenance and paving projects that will be able to be let by October 30, 2019. Such projects would include but are not limited to overlays, paving of granular trails, and minor rehabilitation to non-historic bridges. These projects should not include significant grading, installation of new culverts, or other significant ground disturbance. Ongoing trail maintenance such as mowing, sweeping, and general repair are considered trail operating costs and are not eligible projects for this program.

All applications received will be reviewed according to the standard program criteria:
• The degree of innovative trail sharing to accommodate motorized and non-motorized use.
• The number of compatible user groups allowed on the facility.
• The facilitation of access for use by persons with disabilities, older citizens, economically disadvantaged and other special groups.
• The development of trail linkages.
• The creation of opportunities for new partnerships.
• The furtherance of goals of Iowa’s SCORP, Iowa Trails 2000, or a regional/county/municipal plan.
• The usage of grant funds to leverage other investments (in services and materials, as well as dollars).
• The level of citizen involvement in the project’s concept and implementation.
• The degree to which the project ties in to other trails, natural, cultural, or recreational areas.
• The level of public/private partnerships for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the project.
• The degree the project will result in the cleanup of an area.

Applications totaling the $1.3 million annual appropriation for the program will be selected for award based on these criteria. Up to $2.0 million in additional program funds will be available for award to trail maintenance and paving project applications submitted in this funding cycle. This additional funding will be awarded according to the following priorities:
• Likelihood of the project to meet federal requirements without excessive delay, and
• Construction contract let by October 30, 2019.

All applications must meet the eligibility requirements for the Federal Recreational Trail program, be submitted by an eligible applicant, and, if awarded, meet all other federal program requirements through the development of the project including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Buy America requirements for iron or steel incorporated into the project, etc. The maximum federal share for any project is up to 80 percent of total eligible project costs. This is a cost reimbursement program.

For more information, please review the program guidance on the Iowa DOT website at https://iowadot.gov/systems_planning/grant-programs/federal-and-state-recreational-trails or email or call Yvonne Diller at yvonne.diller@iowadot.us or 515-239-1252.

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Adair County Board of Supervisors meet Wednesday

News

August 14th, 2018 by admin

The Adair County Board of Supervisors are set to meet for a regular session on Wednesday morning at 9:00am in the boardroom at the Adair County Courthouse.

On their agenda is a manure management update. They will hear a report from County Engineer Nick Kauffman with regards to a new hire approval for bridge crew, discussion of cell phone policy, and report of maintenance and activities.

The board is also set to hear from EMA Director Bob Kempf with a discussion on part-time employees.

Finally the board will hear from Karen Seley with discussion on the wind farm project.

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Corn Pups (8-14-2018)

Mom's Tips

August 14th, 2018 by Jim Field

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 package (16 oz.) miniature smoked sausages
  • dash onion powder
  • oil for deep-fat frying
  • spicy ketchup

In a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and onion powder; cut in shortening until crumbly.  Whisk milk and egg; stir into flour mixture just until moistened.  Dip sausages into batter.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees.  Fry sausages, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.  Drain on paper towels.  Serve with ketchup.

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EPA’s acting administrator says E15 decision to be made before next growing season

Ag/Outdoor

August 14th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s acting administrator met privately with Iowa commodity group leaders at the Iowa State Fair Monday — but Andrew Wheeler told reporters afterwards there is no decision yet on regulations that would allow a higher blend of ethanol to be sold year-round. “I can’t tell you the timeline,” Wheeler said. “We are mindful of needing to have a decision on that before the growing season next year.”

Wheeler seemed to indicate E-P-A guidelines that would approve the sale of E-15 year-round would be coupled with some sort of accommodation for the oil industry.
“We’re certainly looking to see what we can do overall as a part of a larger effort to bring more certainty around the RFS and we’re open to that and I’ve been meeting with different groups around the country — different associations that represent the ethanol people, the refiners — trying to figure out what we can do ,” Wheeler said. “The important thing is the Trump Administration wants to move forward with implementing the RFS (in) both the spirit and the letter of the law.”

The Renewable Fuels Standard was established by congress and requires the E-P-A to annually set a mandatory production level for ethanol and other biofuels. Republican Governor Kim Reynolds criticized the previous E-P-A administrator for granting waivers that let some oil refiners get around the federal ethanol mandate. Reynolds made the same point yesterday (Monday) as she stood next to the E-P-A’s new acting director at a brief news conference.

“Fifteen million gallons needs to mean 15 million gallons and I think that’s the message that was delivered today in a very constructive manner,” Reynolds said “And that is something that the Administration and EPA could weigh in on that would have an immediate impact on the price of corn and infuse some optimism and certainty into the market.” Iowa Farm Bureau president Craig Hill was among the few dozen ag-industry leaders who had a private discussion with Wheeler. Hill says the meeting was “constructive,” but the Iowans didn’t get the answers they were hoping for.

“It’s been Christmas for the oil industry on every one of these deals. Where’s our deal?” he said. “…We’ve not gotten a thing.” Hill says farmers and the ethanol industry appreciate that the E-P-A has met the deadline for setting the federal production mandate for ethanol, but they’re frustrated the waivers granted to oil refineries has effectively reduced the mandated level of ethanol production. Congressman David Young, a Republican from Van Meter, thanked Wheeler for being “accessible” and listening to Iowa farm groups who’ve been worried about E-P-A foot-dragging on ethanol-related issues.

“Because of what President Trump said in promising E15, thinking it was a fabulous idea, there’s an expectation that’s going to happen,” Young says. Young says if the E-P-A doesn’t figure out how to authorize the sale of E-15 year-round, a bipartisan coalition in congress is working on legislation to make it happen.

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Federal ag official says new farm aid program will be rolled out soon

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 14th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The first part of a three-part farm aid package is scheduled to be rolled out by the U-S-D-A in about three weeks. Bill Northey, the agency’s Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Ag Services, says more details will be out soon on what’s being called a market facilitation program.

“That is looking to get stood up right after Labor Day,” Northey says. “Right now, the target is September 4th of Labor Day. As we get a little closer, we’ll get some more information, but in the next couple of weeks there’ll be more information coming out so that folks will be ready for sign-up.” Northey, a former Iowa Ag Secretary, says the delay on the program’s details is because they’re still working on the rule-making part of the process.

“We’ll have a rule that will come out. It will actually be noticed in the federal register before that time,” Northey says. “That’s one of the reasons we’re not able to share what the final rules are because we’re in the process of that. That should all be done so that folks will be able to go in and actively get signed up that first week in September.” Northey says they’re trying to make it so producers can certify their production numbers as simply as possible.

“Once we announce rates and the method for the producer to be able to determine whether they want to participate or not, that’s going to be as simple as we can as well,” he says. “We’re going to have more information on farmers.gov — that’s a website that we’re getting more information to.” Northey also encourages farmers and ranchers to visit that site for more details on the tariff aid package.

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Iowa man convicted in insurance fraud scam

News

August 14th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A December sentencing has been scheduled for an Iowa man accused of selling fraudulent life insurance policies and keeping the money.
Prosecutors say a jury last week found 59-year-old Roger Goodwin guilty of seven counts of mail fraud. His sentencing is set for Dec. 19 in U.S. District Court in Des Moines.

Prosecutors say that between 2013 and August 2016, Goodwin recommended life insurance or annuity contracts to several clients and then deposited their checks in his bank account.

Authorities say the Windsor Heights, Iowa, man used part of the money for his personal expenses and some of it to repay other clients or make payments to insurance companies on behalf of other clients.

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Man pleads not guilty to kidnapping in child torture case

News

August 14th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

ACKLEY, Iowa (AP) — A man accused of torturing his 8-year-old son by locking him in a basement, withholding food and making him endure dog bites has pleaded not guilty. Hardin County District Court records say 30-year-old Alex Shadlow on Monday entered a written plea to the kidnapping charge. A trial date hasn’t been set.

Shadlow’s girlfriend, Traci Tyler, also has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping. Her trial is to begin Sept. 11. An arrest affidavit says the boy was locked for at least 9 hours a day last summer in an enclosed space under the basement stairs at the couple’s Ackley home, where he slept on concrete and had no access to a bathroom.

Police say Tyler also urged her dog to attack the boy, which left scars on his back and limbs.

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2 arrests, 2 thefts & 1 vandalism incident in Creston

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August 14th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston said today (Tuesday), that two people were arrested Monday. 38-year old Nicholas Arthur Hardisty, of Orient, was arrested Monday morning for Driving While Suspended. He was later released on $300 bond. And, 36-year old Nicki Renee Jones, of Creston, was arrested Monday night, also for Driving While Suspended. She was also later released on $300 bond.

Creston Police report also, a Creston resident informed the P-D on Monday, that two window air conditioning units were removed from property located at 103 N. Stone Street. A time frame for the theft was not known. The loss was estimated at $200. A man from Casey reported to police that sometime between July 3rd and Aug. 10th, someone took a bag containing a Springfield XD MOD 2 handgun from a residence in the 600 block of Birch Street, in Creston. The loss was estimated at $565.

And, a Creston man reported Monday morning, that sometime late Sunday night and early Monday morning, someone sprayed his GMC truck with vulgar remarks and statements. The damage was estimated at $1,500.

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Iowa governor’s office says her husband had appendectomy

News

August 14th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The office of Gov. Kim Reynolds says her husband is recovering from an appendectomy. The office said in a news release Tuesday that Kevin Reynolds was suffering from abdominal pain when admitted to a hospital overnight. Doctors determined he was having an appendicitis attack and then removed his appendix.

The Reynoldses married on April 3, 1982, and have three daughters.

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