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Backyard and Beyond 09-28-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 28th, 2011 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Author John Schuster about his book “The Power of Your Past”.

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VITA Tax Volunteers Needed in SW Iowa

News

September 28th, 2011 by admin

Volunteers are needed in southwest Iowa to help with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA Program is an IRS-sponsored program that certifies community volunteers to prepare and e-file basic tax returns at no cost for low to moderate income individuals and families.

Those interested in volunteering in southwest Iowa to help prepare 2011 income taxes should have a basic understanding of income tax laws, an interest in helping others, and basic computer skills.

Volunteers will be provided basic training to help people fill out their basic 1040 tax forms.

To find out more about the VITA program contact the Shelby County Extension Office at 712-755-3104, or Mary Beth Kaufman, Extension Family Program Specialist at 712-755-3104 or e-mail: mbkaufma@iastate.edu. Those interested will need to complete a one page application.

8AM Sportscast 09-28-2011

Podcasts, Sports

September 28th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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Flood Damage at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

News

September 28th, 2011 by admin

Officials at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge say flooding from the Missouri River caused about $3 million in damage. That led to the park temporarily closing. Typically the park sees hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Flooding at the park in Missouri Valley Park tore down massive trees, split roads and dropped sand everywhere. Rushing water also carved new channels, with some being 25 feet deep and a third of a mile long.

The flooding will cause park officials to look for new ways to attract more wildlife. Wildlife refuge manager Tom Cox tells KETV in Omaha the refuge managers are looking at new ways to manage the land and attract more wildlife. That could include making changes to the grassland, forest and wetland regions of the park.

Despite the flooding, DeSoto’s visitors’ center will be back because its exhibits are safe.

Early estimates show the park fully re-opening sometime next spring.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th

Trading Post

September 28th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: a welding mask, it was personally customized.  If you’re interested please make me an offer.  Call me at 515- 612-5589 and I can send pictures.

WANTED: 2 tickets to the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game on Sat. Oct. 15th at 6 p.m.  Leave a message and I will get back to you.  712-249-0342.

WANTED: 6 to 8 used bridge planks.  10 to 14 feet long.  Also, 4 railroad ties in good condition.  712-249-9545.  Text preferred or call and leave a message.  712-249-9545.

Adams County Elections

News

September 28th, 2011 by admin

The final list of candidates appearing on the November 8th ballot for both City and County government positions in Adams County have been announced.

In Corning, two people will be running against incumbent mayor Gay Brace. Judith Butcher and Janet E. Scheilz-Wood will attempt to unseat Brace.

Also in Corning, three people will be running unopposed in three separate city council elections. Wayne Moore will be running in Ward 1. Warren G. Blaisure will be running in Ward 3, and Bert Peckham will be running for an at-large council seat.

In Nodaway, Patricia A. Shipley will be running unopposed for mayor.

Meanwhile on the Nodaway City Council, four candidates will be running for five positions. The fifth position will be filled by write-in. The four people running include Hartford Cooper, Christine Dunn, Becky Poen, and Chris Wiechman.

In Carbon, Brian Corpe will be running unopposed for mayor.

Also in Carbon, four people will be running for five potions on the city council, with the fifth position filled by write-in. Those running for the council include Richard Avila, Jauson King, Donna Rochau, and Dwight Sunderman

In Prescott, nobody filed to run for mayor, so the position will be filled by write-in.

Also in Prescott, two at-large positions are open for the city council. John Grossnickle filed to run for one of the positions, while the other will be filled by write-in.

8AM Newscast 09-28-2011

News, Podcasts

September 28th, 2011 by admin

w/ Brett Johnson

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Heartbeat Today 09-28-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

September 28th, 2011 by admin

Griswold Apple Days Celebration info.

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7AM Newscast 09-28-2011

News, Podcasts

September 28th, 2011 by admin

w/ Brett Johnson

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Meeting Thursday about Cumberland Post Office

News

September 28th, 2011 by admin

A meeting will be taking place tomorrow regarding the possible closure of the city’s post office.

Cumberland Mayor Virginia Coughlin called the special meeting which will take place Thursday at 7:00 PM at the Cumberland Community Building.

Coughlin says the focus of the meeting is to answer questions from the public about the possible post office closure.