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Jim Field speaks with James Brower, principal of Iowa of Iowa Connections Academy, about the upcoming school year.
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A reminder from the Mills County Sheriff’s Office: Motorists should expect heavy traffic today, when the Des Moines heavy metal rock band Slipknot and other acts perform at the Mid America MotorPlex, during “KnotFest.” Gates at the complex, located near Pacific Junction, will open at 2-p.m. The concert will not end until 11:30-p.m.
Officials say to expect heavy traffic at Exit 35 off Interstate 29 and Highway 34. Anyone not attending the concert, is strongly encouraged to find an alternate route to home and/or work. You should expect delays also, on southbound I-29 from Council Bluffs.
This Saturday the Living Loess Family Tour features Garden Grove eatery and Harvest Studio for a truly nature filled experience. In addition to the beautiful vistas of the Loess Hills this time of year, the scent of lavender, the pleasures of aronia berries, wine art, gourmet food, jewelry, and the appreciation of hardwood creations- the July Living Loess Family Tour Day August 18 features the Garden Grove restaurant and Harvest Studio mini-classes.
The Garden Grove restaurant just on the outskirts of Crescent, Iowa, is a local- “you’d better get in line early” favorite. With mouth-watering menu selections, the Garden Grove is an experience in itself. Plan ahead this Saturday so as to not miss this unique culinary delight.
An unidentified woman using the art technique which will be taught this Saturday at harvest Studio during the Living Loess Tour 9am-3pm. (Pott. Co. Conservation/photo)
The second opportunity is a special class using charcoal and pastel sticks on large pieces of brown paper. Using the side of the drawing stick gives more freedom of expression. Stop by Harvest Studio this Saturday for a free mini class on this technique. The artist, Cynthia Gehrie, is offering a 10% discount on paintings and prints this Saturday only. For more details, log onto www.harveststudioonline.com.
Plus, all the traditional Living Loess attractions will be open August 18. Living Loess is a collaboration of nine artisan attractions located within 20 miles of each other nestled in the Loess Hills in Pottawattamie and Harrison counties in western Iowa. The group opens its doors every third Saturday of the month from May to October offering programs and discounts to the public. All nine locations will have special activities Saturday, from 9am-3pm.
Visitors are encouraged to pickup a passport at any of the Living Loess stops. After the passport is signed by all nine entities, they will be entered into a drawing at the end of the season to win a handcrafted Hope Chest from Loess Hills Wood Works along with products and gift certificates.
Living Loess attractions include: Gallaher Designs, Garden Grove Eatery, Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center, Harvest Studio, Hitchcock Nature Center, Honey Creek Creamery, Loess Hills Lavender Farm, Loess Hills Woodworks and Sawmill Hollow Family Farm. The Living Loess Tours inaugural season last year was very well received. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed this hands-on experience in the beautiful Loess Hills.
The group also offers individual group tours upon request for groups 15 or larger. To schedule a group tour call 1-800-228-6878. For more information on Living Loess, log on to www.livingloess.com or call 712-642-2114. Brochures are also available in the Council Bluffs Chamber Visitor Center, 149 W Broadway in downtown Council Bluffs.
(Press Release – Pottawattamie County Conservation Board)
A call about a person allegedly smoking marijuana led to the arrest Thursday, of a Red Oak man. According to Red Oak Police, 22-year-old Devin Alexander Davis was arrested when officers investigated the reported incident having taken place at 1508 North 2nd Street. Davis was found to allegedly be in possession of the illegal weed. He was brought the Montgomery County Jail and held on $1,000 bond, pending a court appearance.
The high school football season kicks-off tonight for a few area teams. Among the games is an 8-Man contest featuring Adair-Casey @ CAM in Anita. This battle of rated-rivals can be heard live tonight on KJAN AM 1220/FM 101.1 and on www.kjan.com. We’ll begin with our pre-game show at 6:30 pm and kick-off is at 7:00 pm. Join Jim Field and Chris Parks for all the action!
Here is a list of the week zero match-ups:
Class 2-A
Clarke @ Clarinda Academy
8-Man games:
Adair-Casey @ CAM
East Union @ Lenox
Coon Rapids-Bayard @ Grandview Park Baptist
Ankeny Christian @ Heartland Christian
Moravi @ Lamoni
Seymour @ Mormon Trail
Murray @ Glidden-Ralston
The Atlantic Community School District has hired Carrie BreDahl for the Head Girls’ Track position at Atlantic High School. Carrie comes to Atlantic from the Iowa Falls-Alden School District where she held the position of Middle School Math Teacher, Head Girls’ Cross Country Coach, and Assistant Girls’ Track Coach. Carrie will be teaching Math at the Atlantic Middle School. BreDahl succeeds longtime coach Bruce Henderson, who retired after last season. Henderson led the Trojanns to seven state team titles, including four in a row from 1998-2001.
BLAIR, Neb. (AP) – A Nebraska utility has decided to hire outside expertise to run its troubled nuclear power plant. At a meeting in Blair on Thursday, the Omaha Public Power District directors voted to contract with Exelon Generation LLC to run the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station.
The nuclear plant about 20 miles north of Omaha is under close scrutiny by regulators. Fort Calhoun was initially shut down for routine refueling maintenance in April 2011, but flooding along the Missouri River and the safety violations forced it to remain offline. Exelon Generation says it operates 17 reactors at 10 nuclear power plants situated in Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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