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COVER CROPPING IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Ag/Outdoor

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Ames, Iowa – The sustainable vegetable production lab in collaboration with researchers at Iowa State University, USDA-National Laboratory for Agriculture and Environment and USDA-SARE are teaming up to offer three cover crop workshops this fall at the following locations:

September 27 (Friday) – Armstrong Research Station, Lewis, IA

October 4 (Friday) – Horticulture Research Station, Ames, IA

October 11 (Friday) – Muscatine Island Research Station, Fruitland, IA

Funding for these workshops is provided by USDA-SARE Professional Development Grant Program. Workshops are geared towards commercial horticulture field extension specialists, county extension horticulturists, regional food systems working group members, local food organizations, IFVGA & PFI board members, and IDALS & NRCS personnel. Fruit and vegetable growers interested in learning about cover crops are also welcome. This workshop is co-sponsored by The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.

Participants attending the workshops will learn about cover crop types, planting, management, benefits, and issues associated with cover cropping in fruit and vegetable cropping systems. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude by 3:15 p.m. A noon meal will be served. Depending on weather, there will be an opportunity to assess cover crops under field conditions. Live cover crop plants will also be on display inside.

Registration is free but required for arranging lunch. To register, please contact Leann Plowman-Tibken (leann@iastate.edu; 712-769-2600). You may also contact Leann for more information on speakers and topics or check out our website at wallacefdn.org.

(Press Release)

Clarinda Police Report

News

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports 2 people were arrested recently and a juvenile has been charged with indecent exposure. 45-year old Troy Lee Landess, of Clarinda, was arrested Sept. 3rd, on a Simple Misdemeanor Assault charge with domestic violence enhancement. Landess posted bond and was ordered to have no contact with his alleged victim. He’s scheduled to appear in court on October 9th.

On Sept. 8th, 21-year old Sierra Lynn Adkins, of Clarinda, was arrested on a warrant out of Atchinson, MO., charging her with various alleged drug offenses. Her case was transferred to authorities in Missouri on Sept, 10th. That same day, a 14-year old white male from Clarinda was charged with indecent exposure and distributing obscene or pornographic material to a minor. No other details were released.

Double Fatality accident reported in Harrison County Monday

News

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Two people were killed and another injured during a collision between a pickup and a semi hauling dynamite Monday morning, in northwestern Harrison County. The Iowa State Patrol was withholding the names of the victims, pending notification of relatives. The accident happened at around 6:50-a.m. on Interstate 29  near about a mile north of the Mondamin exit.

Officials say a 2000 GMC Sonoma pickup was traveling south on I-29 when it left the west side road. The driver over-corrected, sending the pickup into the center median and into the side of a northbound 2012 Kenworth semi. Following the collision, the pickup came to rest on the west shoulder of I-29 in the northbound lanes.  The semi came to rest in the east ditch. One person in each of the vehicles was killed. Another person in the semi was injured and flown by LifeNet helicopter to Creighton University Hospital in Omaha. The other victims died at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation. I-29’s northbound lanes remained closed for about 6 1/2 hours while the accident was being investigated and the wreckage cleared. Despite the fact the semi was hauling dynamite, officials said it was not at risk of exploding.

Complaint: Iowa police officer killed with rifle

News

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A criminal complaint says a Rockwell City police officer killed during a standoff was shot once in the neck with a high-powered rifle. The Des Moines Register reports Jamie Buenting was shot early Friday as he and other law enforcement officers attempted to go inside a house to arrest 32-year-old Corey Trott on an outstanding warrant.

The complaint says Buenting was within a few feet of the house when Trott fired a single shot from a .233 caliber rifle. Trott surrendered to authorities a few hours later. The complaint says Trott told authorities he knowingly fired the rifle at a police officer. Trott is currently at the Sac County Jail on a first-degree murder charge.

(Update) 9 Hawkeyes robbed during win at Iowa State

News, Sports

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Nine Iowa football players and coaches were robbed of cellphones and cash from their locker room during Saturday night’s victory at Iowa State. The Hawkeyes noticed the missing items when they returned to their locker room following a 27-21 win over the rival Cyclones on Saturday night.

The Iowa State University police department said Monday the locker room was staffed by private security. Only those with credentials were supposed to be allowed in.  Campus police are urging anyone with information about the break-in to contact them.

MARTIN “Marty” DONALD VOTE, 55, of Dexter (Svcs. 9/20/13)

Obituaries

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

MARTIN “Marty” DONALD VOTE, 55, of Dexter, died Fri., Sept. 13th. Graveside services for MARTY VOTE will be held 11-a.m. Fri., Sept. 20th, at the Dexter City Cemetery. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Martin Vote Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home (P.O. Box 246, Stuart, IA 50250).

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

NWS hosts open house this Saturday

News, Weather

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service in Johnston is hosting an open house for the public this Saturday (Sept. 21st).NWS logo The event will be held at the NWS office (9607 Beaver Ave.), from 10-a.m. until 3-p.m.  Parking is available at the Acorn Valley Campground, just north of the office. The theme of the event is “Weather Enterprise.” The event is free, but a food drive is being held at the same time to benefit the local food pantries of Central Iowa. You’re welcome to bring a non-perishable food item to donate.

Among the local partner booths available during the open house, are those associated with: The U-S Geological Survey (USGS); U-S Army Corps of Engineers; Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management; Polk County Emergency Mgmt.; Iowa Environmental Mesonet; Mid-Iowa Skywarn; Safeguard Iowa; Central Iowa television stations KCCI, WOI and WHO; and the local chapters of the National Weather Association and American Meteorological Society.

Officials say you will not be allowed to bring bags, backpacks, or purses into the building for security reasons. Cameras are allowed, however. For more information: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/images/dmx/dmxsocialmedia/OpenHouse2013.pdf

Mills County arrest report

News

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County report four arrests over the weekend. On Friday (9/13), 34-year old Adam Michael Michaelsen, of Pacific Junction, was arrested on a warrant for Theft in the 3rd degree. His bond was set at $1,000. And, 40-year old Jason Shane Hoffman, of Pacific Junction, was arrested for Driving While Revoked. His bond was set at $1,000, also.

On Saturday, deputies in Mills County arrested 34-year old Charles Conrad Campsey II, of Nebraska City, NE, for being a Fugitive from Justice. He was being held in the Mills County Jail without bond.

And on Sunday, 56-year old Robert Steve Bass, of Omaha, was arrested on a charge of OWI/2nd offense. Bond was established at $2,000.

IA Gov. orders flags at half-staff in honor of slain police officer

News

September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad today (Monday) ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, September 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to honor Rockwell City Police Officer Jamie Buenting, who was killed in the line of duty last Friday morning. Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will represent the administration at tomorrow’s funeral services.

Flags will be at half-staff on the state Capitol building and on flag displays in the Capitol complex, and upon all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.

Backyard and Beyond 09-16-2013

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 16th, 2013 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Bob Nelson, a volunteer for the Greenridge Steam & Gas Engine Show Sept. 21 & 22 about what is going on at this year’s show.

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