(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors will hold their 2024 Organizational session beginning at 9-a.m. Tuesday, January 2nd, in the Board Room at the Courthouse in Harlan. Here is the meeting agenda:
a. APPOINT SOLID WASTE AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS Stacey Ferry& Gene Gettys Action Item
b.2024 FUEL BID-Action Item
c. RESOLUTION 2024-7 BRIDGE EMBARGO RESOLUTION-Action Item
d. RESOLUTION 2024-8 ROADWAY EMBARGO RESOLUTION-Action item
e. Utility Permit-Rural Water work in Right-of Way-Action Item
Action Item
YEAR 2024 Action Item
Action Item
(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross is wrapping up 2023 much as it always does, with a critical need for blood donors as supplies are dangerously low during the holidays. Agency spokeswoman Sue Thesenga (thee-SING-guh) says she’s hoping the blood shortage in the new year makes people stop and think about what they can do to help year-round.
The Red Cross is in need of all blood types, especially those with type O, which is considered a universal type for transfusions.
To find a place to donate, visit redcrossblood.org.
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds will be holding a public budget hearing Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. This meeting will serve as the annual open forum on the state budget and Iowans will have the opportunity to participate virtually. Details below:
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Gov. Reynolds to hold virtual public budget hearing
2:00 p.m.
***Members of the public should RSVP with Molly Severn by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday to receive information on how to participate, Molly.Severn@governor.iowa.gov***
(Radio Iowa) – Pottawattamie County officials have hired a private firm to inspect areas where the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline would pass through eastern parts of the county. The contract calls for the county-hired inspectors to make sure land is restored to its prior condition and drainage tile systems are repaired and maintained. Supervisor Susan Miller of Carson voted to approve the contract, but suggests it may not go far enough.
Pottawattamie County’s planning and development director says there’s nothing the county can do after recent court decisions blocked other counties’ pipeline ordinances. County Engineer John Rasmussen says he can’t make an estimate on how much wear and tear county roads may sustain during pipeline construction.
Summit has applied for a state permit to build and operate the pipeline, but the Iowa Utilities Board has not indicated when it may decide on the application. The board hosted a public hearing about the project this summer. The hearing started in August and ended in November.
HENRY “HANK” RUSSELL, 70, of Diagonal, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Funeral services for HANK RUSSELL will be held 11-a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the United Church of Diagonal. Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr has the arrangements.
Open viewing will be held at the United Church of Diagonal on Monday, January 1st, from 2-until 8-p.m., with the family present from 4-until 7-p.m.
Burial is in the Bohemian Cemetery
Memorials are in his name to be decided.
Memories can be shared at www.armstrongfh.com
(Des Moines, Iowa) – Iowa state parks and forests invite you to enjoy the outdoors and take a hike on January 1, 2024! Visit state parks on your own, or join a guided hike at several parks and forests. Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter, and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks. Find a First Day Hike near you!
Get 20% off your stay with Promo Code Cabin2024 when you book now for the months of January or February 2024. Enjoy the pristine beauty and outdoor fun of winter in an Iowa state park.
This promo applies to the year-round cabins at:
Promo code only can be applied for online reservations for January 1 through February 29, 2024. Note that January 1, 2024 is not an allowed arrival date; reservations may have an arrival date before or after that day. Promo code is good only for the state parks listed. Two-night minimum. Last day to make a reservations is February 21, 2024. Rules and fees apply.
West Des Moines, Iowa (KCCI) – Owners of Danish toy company Lego say they’re opening Iowa’s first Lego store next year. It’ll be inside West Des Moines’ Jordan Creek Town Center, near the Lululemon store. Currently, the closest one is at the Mall of America in Minnesota. Iowa’s location should be ready for shoppers sometime in the second half of 2024.
Headquartered in Billund, Denmark, Lego has factories on three continents, including what it says is a new carbon-neutral factory in Vietnam. There are plans for another carbon-neutral factory in Richmond, Virginia.
Lego was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and its name is derived from the Danish words “leg godt,” or “play well.” The company opened 155 stores worldwide in 2022 and now has more than 900 locations across more than 130 countries.
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Golden Gopher women’s basketball team puts an eight-game winning streak on the line when it visits fourth-ranked Iowa tomorrow afternoon. Minnesota is 11-1 on the season, while the host Hawkeyes are 12-1 and on a nine-game winning streak. The Gopher loss came to number-15 U-Conn back on November 19th, while the Hawkeye loss came to 11th-ranked Kansas State on November 16th. Two of the top guards in the country will be showcased in tomorrow’s game. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is averaging 30.5-points per game, while Minnesota’s Mara Braun is scoring 20.3-points per contest. The game is a sellout and will tip off at 1 P-M tomorrow at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Gopher head coach Dawn Plitzuweit (PLITZ-uh-white) says facing Iowa right now is fine with her
Plitzuweit says Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is special
Plitzuweit says Clark is growing the women’s college basketball game
Plitzuweit says they have to be focused tomorrow
Gopher guard Mara Braun of Wayzata says they are looking forward to playing in a hostile environment
Braun says Caitlin Clark has brought a lot to college basketball
Braun says the Gophers have improved since the U-Conn game in November
Listen for the game on KJAN Saturday, beginning at 12:45, with the tip-off at 1-p.m.
Jim Field visits with Laura Ferguson of the NRCS about the Southwest Iowa Soil Health meeting on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis.
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