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Pott. County Sheriff’s report (7/2/18)

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July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

An inmate at the Pottawattamie County Jail faces additional charges following an incident 28-year old Cody Robert Cordell, of New Market, was charged with Assault, after he allegedly struck a 50-year old inmate from Blockton. The other inmate suffered apparent, minor injuries during the incident that happened at around 8:40-p.m., Friday. A man who was on a “Sheriff’s hold” at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs following a rollover accident last Thursday night, was presented with a warrant for OWI/1st offense and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. 24-year old Christopher C. Shook, of Council Bluffs, was released from the hospital and transported to the Pott. County Jail.

A woman from South Dakota was arrested Saturday night for Child Endangerment without injury, and Domestic Assault with Injury, for an incident that happened in the 15,000 block of Old Morman Bridge Road. 26-year old Mila Renae Dumarce-Stozenko, of Sioux Falls, was arrested at around 9:20-p.m. in connection to minor injuries suffered by her 25-year old spouse. A call early Sunday morning about a truck in the ditch off Interstate 80 in Pott. County, resulted in the arrest of 24-year old Ty Robert Johnk, of Walnut. Johnk was charged with OWI/1st offense, after a deputy arrived at the scene near mile marker 49, where he found Johnk’s 2004 Dodge pickup in the ditch. The man was taken into custody at around 5:30-a.m., after the Deputy observed Johnk showed signs of impairment.

A traffic stop on an SUV at around 10:20-a.m. Sunday on I-80, resulted in the arrest of a Virginia man on drug charges. 28-year old Chad Alan DePriest, of Richmond, VA, was arrested for Possession with the intent to deliver/Marijuana, and Possession of Marijuana. Deputies found 7.7-pounds of pot inside the vehicle, in several vacuum-sealed packages. And, a man laying on the ground next to a scooter was arrested for 4th Degree Theft and Possession of a Controlled Substance. A Pott. County Deputy observed 40-year old Michael Aaron Watts, of Council Bluffs, next to a Genuine Buddy Scooter. The scooter was confirmed as having been stolen from a man in Orlando, FL. The Deputy woke Watts up, and placed him into custody. 1 gram of meth was taken into custody as evidence.

Naig encourages farmers to update info. on Iowa Hay & Straw Directory

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July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged Iowa hay and straw producers to register or update their listing on the Iowa Hay and Straw Directory.  The directory lists Iowa producers with hay and straw for sale, as well as organizations and businesses associated with promoting and marketing quality hay and straw. Naig said “The directory is a tool for both buyers and sellers and we hope farmers will take the time to review and update their information.  “This directory can serve as an important link between hay producers and those looking to buy, so we encourage Iowans to take advantage of this free directory.”

The listing is available to interested buyers throughout the nation, however only sellers from within Iowa can be included on the list. Names are gathered throughout the year with added emphasis now that hay harvest has started. Sections within the Hay and Straw Directory include “Forage for Sale,” “Forage Auctions,” “Hay Associations,” “Forage Dealers,” “Hay Grinders” and “Custom Balers.” Farmers interested in listing should visit the Department’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov.  An application form can be found by going to the “Marketing” link on the home page and then clicking on “Hay & Straw” on the right side of the page. For those without internet access, please call the Hay/Straw Hotline at 800-383-5079.  The Department will fax or send a printed copy of the application to be filled out.

The Department is also supporting the Iowa Crop Improvement Association’s “Iowa Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage and Mulch Certification Program.”  Through this program Iowa forage and mulch producers can take advantage of many emerging market opportunities for “Certified Weed Free” products.  For more specific information on this program producers should contact the Iowa Crop Improvement Association at 515-294-6921.  More information can also be found by visiting http://www.iowacrop.org/Weed_Free.htm.

Brighton man suffers serious injuries during motorcycle accident

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July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

An eastern Iowa man was seriously injured during a motorcycle accident Sunday night, in Sac County. According to Sheriff Ken McClure, 55-year old Ricky Zickefoose, of Brighton, was riding a 1985 Honda motorcycle westbound on 280th Street at around 8:30-p.m., when he failed to stop at the posted intersection with Sac County road M-54. Witnesses said he was operating the cycle at highway speeds when he drove off the road at the T-intersection and entered a corn field. Zickefoose was transported to Loring Hospital in Sac City by Sac County Ambulance, and then flown by helicopter to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.

Economic growth slows in Midwest states as trade fears mount

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July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Business remains strong in nine Midwest and Plains states, but a new monthly survey suggests that growth is slowing as concerns about trade and tariffs increase. The region’s overall economic index decreased to 61.8 in June from May’s 67.3, but any score above 50 indicates growth. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the trade concerns and more interest rate increases are likely to slow the region’s economy.

The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth in that factor. A score below that suggests decline.
The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/2/2018

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July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Residents begin cleaning up after flooding in Iowa

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July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Residents in the Des Moines area are cleaning up after deadly floods destroyed homes and submerged cars, and more damage could be revealed as the floodwaters recede.
Heavy rains over the weekend forced the evacuation of numerous homes and businesses in Des Moines and surrounding suburbs. Drake University broadcaster 66-year-old Larry Cotlar was killed when he was swept away by floods on Saturday.

Areas near Fourmile Creek in Des Moines and Walnut Creek in Clive were especially hard hit. Water rushed into ground-floor apartments in parts of Des Moines ruining belongings. Fifty-eight-year-old Ellen James says she lost everything and had to stay in a shelter Sunday night. In Clive, dozens of businesses and homes were also ravaged by floodwater.

2 hit-and-run property damage incidents in Red Oak

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July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police are investigating two hit-and-run property damage incidents that were reported Friday. The owner of a 2014 Ford XPL Sport Utility Vehicle reported to Police their legally parked vehicle was struck as it was parked in the 600 block of E. Elm Street, while the owner was away on vacation. The SUV was side-swiped by an unknown white vehicle, causing about $2,500 damage. And, the owner of a 2010 Ford Fusion told police he parked his vehicle on the east side of N. 3rd Street Friday evening, and went inside his residence. When he came out a few hours later, he noticed a dent in the passenger side door and what appeared to be white paint on the door. There was also a residue of rubber, possibly from the tire or bumper of the other, unknown vehicle. The damage was estimated at $1,500.

Heartbeat Today 7-2-2018

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July 2nd, 2018 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Beth Baudler about the Ag Adventure exhibit at the Fontanelle July 4th celebration.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/02/2018

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July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with

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Study: Climate Change Alters Crop Yields by Degree

Ag/Outdoor

July 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa – While warmer average temperatures can have a dramatic impact in colder climates, new research shows how much crop growth can be affected when temperatures change by just a few degrees Celsius.  For Iowa, one crop that would be affected drastically is corn. The research, headed by Michelle Tigchelaar, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington, shows that an increase in average temperature of two to four degrees Celsius would decrease crop yields by at least 18 percent across the United States.

Tigchelaar said the range of the temperature increase will be a large determinant of the scale of crop failures. “So, with 2 degrees of warming, the effects are severe but somewhat, you know, manageable,” Tigchelaar said. “But with 4 degrees of warming, it becomes really sort of something that we haven’t quite seen before.” In Fahrenheit, those temperature differences are from 3.6 to 7.2 degrees warmer.

The study looked at crop yield effects around the globe, including countries such as China and Brazil, observing weather patterns and corn yields. An 18 percent decrease in crop yields would mean an Iowa farmer expecting 175 bushels of corn per acre would bring in only about 144 bushels. That would have a large impact on other products such as corn syrup and meat.  Environmentally friendly structural changes and crop adaption to higher temperatures are all possibilities for limiting the damage of a warmer climate. But for farmers, Tigchelarr said environmental changes are just some of the ongoing obstacles. “They deal with changes in their environment regularly, so to some degree you can adapt your farming practices by planting on different dates, or planting a slightly different variety,” she said.

Some scientists expect the development of biotechnology and farm management to allow corn to grow as normal, despite climate changes.

(Iowa News Service)