(Corning, Iowa) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports emergency responders were dispatched at around 3:30-p.m., Tuesday, to a single-vehicle accident, where a vehicle had been blown-off Highway 148 and Joshua Tree Avenue. At the scene, Deputies located the body of a deceased female from the accident. The victim’s name was being withheld by authorities, out of respect to the family.
Adams County would like to thank all of the nearby counties who responded to the incident.
(Iowa News Service) – The U.S. House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to take up the first version of the new Farm Bill tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Outdoor enthusiasts in Iowa are pushing for the measure to address key hunting and fishing policies. The Farm Bill is the biggest, most high-profile piece of legislation for farmers and ranchers and it has a huge effect on hunters and anglers in Iowa. Kate Hansen, agriculture program director for the Isaak Walton League of America, said conservation policies set out in the Farm Bill — support for approaches like cover crops, for example — have a domino effect on the state’s ecosystems.
“At face value, cover crops have benefits like they improve our water quality and our soil health,” Hansen pointed out. “We think about how could water quality improvements benefit our fish habitats? There are also benefits of them sitting right there in the field for wildlife.” Hansen noted the healthy fields benefit Iowa hunters. She added it is important for the Farm Bill to consider private land access and conservation measures to improve habitats for fish and wildlife. The House Agriculture Committee is set to consider the bill tomorrow.
The Farm Bill is the biggest investment the U.S. makes in private lands conservation. Aaron Field, director of private lands conservation for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, said one especially important part of the bill focuses on increasing voluntary conservation projects on private property. He emphasized it benefits hunters and anglers and called the public-private partnerships crucial to shaping the Farm Bill. “It’s critically important that hunter and angler groups step up and provide feedback as Congress is making decisions about how those programs operate and how they’re funded,” Field urged.
Summer shoreline view of Saylorville Lake near Polk City Iowa.
Field added this year’s Farm Bill is the best opportunity hunter and angler programs have had for increased funding in recent history. He noted the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has published an online guide about how to participate in shaping the measure.
GIRLS
Class 1A Regional Semifinals
Substate 6: Harlan at Treynor
Iowa Class 2A Regional Semifinals
Substate 4: LeMars at Thomas Jefferson
BOYS
Iowa Class 1A Substate Championships
Substate 8: West Central Valley at Van Meter
Iowa Class 2A Substate Championships
Substate 8: Carroll at Glenwood
(Harlan, Iowa) – Officials with the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency report a Tornado Resource and Relief Open House will take place Tuesday, May 28th, at the Veterans Memorial Building (1104 Morningview Dr.), in Harlan. The event will be held from 5-until 8-p.m. Shelby County EMA will host government disaster officials, local aid providers and other, that include:
The Shelby County Cattleman’s Association will provide food for the event. The Shelby County EMA will also be recognizing groups that assisted with the cleanup process.
Anyone who has questions regarding tornado relief efforts is welcome to attend.
The Griswold Tigers softball team got off to a great start to their 2023-2024 season with a 14-0 road win over Red Oak on Monday night. The Tigers are coached by Jody Rossell, who is in her sixth season.
Coach Rossell says it’s been a tough challenge with the field conditions this spring.
The Tigers had a lot of success from last season, coach Rossell commented on how they will continue that success this season.
The Tiger softball team has been working since the first part of January to work on their game
Coach Rossell says they have experienced returning seniors and juniors for this season.
The Tigers next softball game will be Wednesday May 22nd, when they take on Tri-Center in a non-conference regular season game. First pitch will be thrown at 7:15 p.m.
A food and water drop off location has been set up at the Department of Transportation (DOT) Facility located east of Greenfield. The address is 2313 Highway 92. Additional details with regard to cleanup and volunteer efforts are forthcoming. Sheriff Vandewater says the personnel “and resources of the State of Iowa have been unbelievable.” On that note, he said, “there are State Troopers at most entrance[s] to Greenfield. An Emergency Proclamation has been enacted by the City of Greenfield limiting access between the hours of 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. After 7 A.M., if you approach a check point, you will need identification showing a Greenfield address or I believe you should have a specific location that you are enroute to AND be prepared to call someone at the address you are enroute to for verification.
Today: A chance of sprinkles this morning, otherwise mostly cloudy; Gradually becoming sunny. High near 72. W @ 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 10-20 mph.
Thu. Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 58. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms;Becoming Mostly sunny & breezy. High near 70.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sat. Night: A 40& chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low around 52.
Sunday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 71.
Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 77. Our Low this morning, 51. We received 1.52″ of rain in Atlantic yesterday. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 78 and the Low was 50. The record High for May 22nd was 98 in 1925. The record Low was 28 in 1895 & 1963. Sunrise: 5:54. Sunset: 8:38.
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