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Atlantic Airport Commission to hold public hearing

News

September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A public hearing will be held Wednesday morning at the Atlantic Airport terminal building, with regard to the Maintenance Hangar Improvement Project. City Administrator Doug Harris says the total cost of the project is $29,750. Of that, 85-percent, or roughly $25,288 will be eligible for funding from the State, the remaining 15-percent, or about $4,463 will come from local sources, such as leftover bond funds.

During the Airport Commission’s meeting at 9-a.m., they’ll consider a resolution approving the plans, specifications and form of contract for the project, a review of the bids, and consideration of a resolution making an award of the contract.

Other, general airport discussion will be conducted after the new business portion of the meeting.

Across Oceans Across Time 09-13-2011

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September 13th, 2011 by admin

w/ Michelle McNabb

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8AM Sportscast 09-13-2011

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September 13th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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8AM Newscast 09-13-2011

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September 13th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Neely-Kinyon Field Day Slated for September 21

Ag/Outdoor

September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The ISU Neely-Kinyon Research Farm located south of Greenfield will be hosting a special field day on Wednesday, September 21. Activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. with wagon tours. Wagon stops will feature both pasture management and organic field crop and vegetable crop production. Featured presenters at the field stops will be Joe Sellers, ISU Extension Beef Specialist and Kathleen Delate, ISU Extension Organic Specialist. Sellers will discuss grazing management, selecting the right forage for your system and stockpiling grazing to reduce feed costs. Delate will share results of her 13 years of research at the farm on organic production. She will highlight both her work with traditional agronomic crops of corn, soybeans, and alfalfa and organic vegetable production.

Following the wagon tours there will be a weed ID contest, corn and soybean skill-a-thons, and displays at the building site along with a complimentary supper featuring pork prepared by the Adair County Pork Producers.

Field day goers also will have the chance to select one of two workshops to attend at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Ajay Nair, ISU Horticulture Department, will present information on improving soil biology. Diane Weiland of Wallace Centers of Iowa will do a workshop on Growing and Marketing Vegetables.

The field day is free and supported by the USDA-Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. The N-K Farm is located 2 miles south of Greenfield on Hwy 25, ½ mile East on 260th Street and ½ mile North on Norfolk Ave. For more information, contact the Adair County Extension office at 641-743-8412 or 1-800-ISUE399.

Oatmeal Caramel Bars (9/13/11)

Mom's Tips

September 13th, 2011 by Jim Field

Melt over boiling water:

  • 36 light caramels
  • 6 tablespoons milk

Mix together:

  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 1 1/3 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup margarine (softened)

Press 2/3 of this mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Spoon the caramel mixture on top and sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over the caramel layer.  Sprinkle the rest of the oatmeal mixture on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes longer.  Do not over bake.  Cut into small squares to serve — they are rich.

Heartbeat Today 09-13-2011

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September 13th, 2011 by admin

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Arrest made in connection with Red Oak Go-cart accident

News

September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A Red Oak man has been charged in connection with a go-cart accident that resulted in serious injuries to his son. According to Red Oak Police, 35-year old Shawn Michael Soar was taken into custody early this (Tuesday) morning, on Felony charges of Child Endangerment and Serious Injury by Vehicle. Soar was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $10,000 bond.

Authorities say Soar and his two-year old son Ryan were riding a go-cart at around 9:15-p.m. September 5th, when the machine hit a parked car in the 700-block of East Grimes Street in Red Oak. Following the crash, the child was flown by helicopter to a trauma center in Omaha. A report on his condition is not available.

Shawn Soar suffered minor injuries and was treated at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.

7AM Newscast 09-13-2011

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September 13th, 2011 by admin

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Monday Volleyball Results

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September 13th, 2011 by Jim Field

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