Extended Fire Drill Planned for October 7th Healthiest State Walk

October 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Healthiest State Initiative and the State Fire Marshal Division are combining efforts to keep Iowans safe and a bit healthier. Organizers are encouraging Iowans to “Walk at the Whistle” next Wednesday, October 7th, as part of the fifth annual Healthiest State Walk.

Jeff Russell, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa and co-chair of the 2015 Healthiest State Walk, says “The annual Healthiest State Walk is a great opportunity for Iowans to show their support for Iowa to become the healthiest state in the nations. For this year’s Walk, we’re encouraging Iowans to walk in conjunction with the traditional noon whistle used in many communities across our state or with fire drills that will be planned for that date.”

National Fire Prevention Week is October 4th to October 10th this year, and the Healthiest State Initiative is partnering with the State Fire Marshal Division to coordinate fire drills with walks for schools and businesses on October 7th.

Delta Dental of Iowa is presenting sponsor of the 2015 Healthiest State Walk. The Healthiest State Initiative is a privately led, public effort that engages Iowans and their communities throughout the state. It involves individuals, families, businesses, faith-based organizations, not-for-profits and the public sector in a broad-based, community-focused effort. For more information, visit www.iowahealthieststate.com.

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USDA awards $35 million in local food, farmers market grants

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $35 million in federal grants to support farmers markets and other local farm programs.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday the distribution of funds allocated in last year’s farm bill to hundreds of local food marketing programs. Iowa farmers market promotion grants include $97,000 for Fort Dodge, $61,000 for Belmond and $35,000 for Creston.

The North Iowa Fresh food hub in Belmond gets nearly $100,000 to expand. The Nebraska Food Cooperative in Belgrade receives nearly $100,000 to develop and promote a local food supply network. The USDA says purchases of locally-produced food have reached nearly $12 billion as farmers increase direct sales to local grocers, institutions and restaurants. The number of farmers markets has surged to more than 8,500 from 5,200 in 2009.

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DALE J. TIGGES, 64, of Audubon (Svcs. 10/5/15)

Obituaries

October 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DALE J. TIGGES, 64, of Audubon, died Wed., Sept. 30th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. Funeral services for DALE TIGGES will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Oct. 5th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home. A family visitation will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham at 4-p.m. Sunday (10/4), with a Wake service at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Dedham.

DALE TIGGES is survived by:

His wife – Bonnie, of Audubon.

His son – Cory Tigges & special friend Lynn, of Audubon.

His daughter – Gina (Jesse) Wiges, of Waukee.

His parents – Joseph (Freda) Tigges, of Dedham.

His brother – Ron Tigges, of Lake Forrest, CA.

His sisters – Carolyn Boehm, and Jeanne Meiake, both of Audubon, & Julie (Harlan) Klein, of Neola.

His sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends.

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Iowa, No. 19 Wisconsin seek to get head start in Big 10 West

Sports

October 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Tuneup time is over in the Big Ten. If unbeaten Iowa wants to set the tone in West Division, there is no better day to start than Saturday and the showdown with No. 19 Wisconsin in the league opener for both teams.

The Badgers are the defending division champion, but their hopes for another first-place finish have already taken a hit following the injury to starting tailback Corey Clement. The Hawkeyes (4-0) and Badgers (3-1) will meet for the 89th time in the series.

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Cass Co. Assessor appointed to represent Iowa Assessors

News

October 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An official with the Iowa State Association of Assessors (ISAA) says Cass County Assessor Brenda Nelson has been appointed by Jean Keller, President of the ISAA, to serve on the Legislative Committee of the Iowa State Association of Assessors. Nelson started her assessment career as an appraiser for Cass County, and then was appointed to her current position of Cass County Assessor in 2003.

She was re-appointed to a six-year term effective Jan. 2016 on Sept. 23rd, following a special meeting and vote by the Cass County Conference Board, which overturned an earlier vote of the Board that took place Sept. 3rd.

Cass County Assessor Brenda Nelson

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High School Football Tonight on KJAN

CAM Cougar Channel, Sports

October 2nd, 2015 by admin

High School Football tonight on KJAN! Listen in as Chris Parks and Seth Christensen bring you a Class 3A, District 8 match-up as Atlantic travels to Dallas Center-Grimes. You can listen in on AM1220 FM101.1, on the web, or on the KJAN mobile app. You can also watch the game if you can’t make the drive on KJANTV, just go to the TV and click play on the video player. Our football night begins with our weekly high school football pick ’em show Who’s Gonna Win? at 6:00pm. Pregame at 6:30pm and Kickoff at 7:00pm from Grimes. You can also listen to an extended interview with Atlantic Head Football Coach Eric Waldstein on Trojan Preview at 4:45pm.

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