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October is National Pork Month! October became known as Pork Month because it marked the time of year when hogs were traditionally marketed. Today, it serves as a celebration to thank pig farmers and share their stories with consumers. “If you eat, you have a connection to a farmer every day,” said Iowa Pork Producers Association President Jamie Schmidt, a hog farmer from Garner. “October Pork Month is an opportunity to refresh the connection consumers have with farmers. Our mission is to produce safe, nutritious food in a responsible manner for families across the United States and around the world.”

In 2008, hog farmers adopted six We CareSM ethical principles at the National Pork Industry Forum. The pork industry follows the six guiding ethical principles of the We Care initiative to maintain a safe, high-quality pork supply. Farmers are committed to:

-Producing safe food -Safeguarding natural resources in all industry practices -Providing a work environment that is safe and consistent with the industry’s other ethical principles -Contributing to a better quality of life in communities -Protecting and promoting animal well-being -Ensuring practices to protect public health “The ethical principles define our values and who we are,” Schmidt said. “Consumers can be confident that the pork they eat was raised using these ethical principles.” Pork is the world’s most widely eaten meat, representing 37 percent of all meat consumed, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. Some 81 percent of the population consumes pork in-home at least once in an average two-week period. As of May 2014, real per capita pork expenditures were up 7.5 percent for 2014 compared with the same time period a year ago. According to retail scanner data from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, the top five most popular pork cuts sold are boneless New York chops, back ribs, bone-in chops, spareribs and boneless tenderloin. In terms of sales, boneless New York Chops accounted for more than $847 million, back ribs more than $612 million, bone-in chops more than $404 million, spareribs more than $387 million and boneless tenderloin more than $369 million. “Consumers recognize the versatility of serving pork in their homes,” said Schmidt. “Cook pork until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a threeminute rest. This will ensure flavorful and tender pork on the plate.”

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More Americans prefer pork! Results of a consumer tracking study released by the Pork Checkoff found that more American consumers love pork. Research shows more U.S. consumers rate their enjoyment of pork higher than in previous and are buying more pork. “People are becoming more passionate about their consumption of pork,” said Iowa Pork Producers Association President-elect David Struthers, a hog farmer from Collins. “These studies confirm that consumers are eating more pork in recipes and as a menu item because of its value, flavor and versatility.” Consumers taking part in the Pork Checkoff study were asked to rate pork cuts on a 10-point scale, resulting in a demonstrated increase in the volume of consumers who rank pork as an eight or higher. The tracking study indicates the size of the Pork Checkoff’s consumer target market has grown to 43 percent of U.S. households, up seven points from 36 percent in May 2013, the last time the survey was fielded. In 2010, the consumer target was just 27 percent of U.S. households. Growth in the target size is attributed to people rating pork cuts higher, as well as their confidence in cooking meat. The study also found that a majority of all fresh pork eaten - 84 percent at home and 80 percent away from home - is consumed by consumers in the Pork Checkoff’s target market. The total percent of pork eaten by

the consumers grew significantly since the Pork Be Inspired® campaign was introduced in 2011. “The industry is beginning to see the impact of new marketing campaigns. We’re making a distinct difference in the marketplace and in how American consumers view and buy pork,” Struthers said. “Across the board, consumers are buying more pork from stores and foodservice outlets.” The tracking study results are further reinforced by the Pork Checkoff’s key measure of domestic marketing, which is real per capita consumer pork expenditures. Using USDA data, consumer pork expenditures measure the volume (in pounds) and value (in dollars) of pork sold in the United States. Data through May 2014 showed year-todate per capita pork expenditures grew by 7.5 percent. The consumer tracking study also asked pork eaters, “Other than price, what most influences your meat-purchasing decisions?” The top three drivers of meat purchases are quality (63 percent), followed by appearance (50 percent) and convenience (32 percent). The nationally fielded tracking study is conducted by the Pork Checkoff twice each calendar year and most recently in November 2013. Respondents are representative of the U.S. population for gender, age, ethnicity and income.

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Pork through history The pig dates back 40 million years to fossils which indicate that wild pig-like animals roamed forests and swamps in Europe and Asia. By 4900 B.C. pigs were domesticated in China, and were being raised in Europe by 1500 B.C. On the insistence of Queen Isabella, Christopher Columbus took eight pigs on his voyage to Cuba in 1493. But it is Hernando de Soto who could be dubbed “the father of the American pork industry.” He landed with America’s first 13 pigs at Tampa Bay, Florida in 1539. Native Americans reportedly became very fond of the taste of pork, resulting in some of the worst attacks on the de Soto expedition. By the time of de Soto’s death three years later, his pig herd had grown to 700 head, not including the ones his troops had consumed, those that ran away and became wild pigs (and the ancestors of today’s feral pigs or razorbacks), and those given to the Native Americans to keep the peace. The pork industry in America had begun. Pig production spread throughout the new colonies. Hernando Cortez introduced hogs to New Mexico in 1600, and Sir Walter Raleigh brought sows to Jamestown Colony in 1607. Semi-wild pigs conducted

such rampages in New York colonists’ grain fields that every owned pig 14 inches high had to have a ring in its nose. On Manhattan Island, a long solid wall was constructed on the northern edge of the colony to control roaming herds of pigs. This area is now known as Wall Street. The pig population of Pennsylvania colony numbered in the thousands by 1660. As the seventeenth century closed, the typical farmer owned four or five pigs, supplying salt pork and bacon for his table with surpluses sold as barreled pork. Finishing pigs on Native Americans corn became popular after becoming a common practice in Pennsylvania. After the Revolutionary war, pioneers began heading west and they took their indispensable pigs with them. A wooden crate filled with young pigs was often hung from the axles of prairie schooners. As western herds grew, the need for pork processing facilities became apparent. Packing plants began to spring up in major cities. Pigs were first commercially slaughtered in Cincinnati, which became known as Porkopolis. More pork was packed there than any other place in the mid-west.

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Pork: healthy, nutritious and tastes great •Pork tenderloin is just as lean as a skinless chicken breast. A 3-ounce serving of pork tenderloin has only 2.98 grams of total fat and 1.02 grams of saturated fat. •Porkbeinspired.com offers more than 1,700 pork recipes for consumers, along with information on all things pork. •Women who cut calories but included more protein, including six ounces of lean pork per day, kept more muscle mass while losing weight than women who consumed the same amount of calories but less protein. Consuming a higher-protein diet also helped retain a sense of fullness after meals, according to the Checkoff-funded project conducted by Purdue University. •The USDA bought 100 million pounds of pork valued at $165 million in 2009/2010 for food assistance programs, including food aid, school lunch and breakfast. •USDA research reveals that six of the most common cuts of pork are 16% leaner and contain 27% less saturated fat than 19 years ago. •Hog heart valves, specially preserved and treated, are surgically implanted in humans to replace heart valves weakened by disease or injury. Since the first operation in 1971, thousands of hog heart valves have been successfully implanted in human recipients of all ages.

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Did you know?

-When hot dogs were first sold, street vendors called them â&#x20AC;&#x153;red hots,â&#x20AC;? and they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come on a bun. Instead, a pair of white cotton gloves came with each one to keep fingers cool while eating. - Barbeque originated with French speaking pirates, who called their Caribbean pork feat â&#x20AC;&#x153;de barbe et queue.â&#x20AC;? Translated, it means â&#x20AC;&#x153;from beard to tail,â&#x20AC;? reflecting the fact that the hog was an eminently versatile animal that could be consumed from head to toe. -Salt pork from New Jersey was shipped behind British lines to Valley Forge to feed the hungry Continental Army in the winter of 1776â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1777.

The National Swine Growers Council formed in 1954 to pursue the goal of developing a leaner, meat - type hog and to develop more pork-specific promotion funding. 1966 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meeting of 90 pork producers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moline 90â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in Moline, Ill., resulted in $40,000 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Readyâ&#x20AC;? fund to launch a national voluntary market checkoff. 1967 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The first voluntary market checkoff funds were These monies are waiting to be disbursed to former members of the collected in six pilot counties in Iowa and Illinois. BE PUBLISHE ABANDONDED PROPERTYTelephone Cooperative. 2015 1968 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pork industry launched first national, pork - specific East Buchanan If you know the whereabouts of any TO persons OCTOBER 201 voluntary producer checkoff. Called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nickels for Profit,â&#x20AC;? on the list, please tell them to contact us at: 866-327-2748. the program was based on a checkoff of five cents per hog. 1972 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pork industry starts celebrating October as national NAME LAST KNOWN ADDRESS ABANDONED PROPERTY pork month. ALDINGER, PATRICIA INDEPENDENCE IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS 1980 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The first World Pork Expo at the Iowa State ALLGIER, JULIE OELWEIN, IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS Fairgrounds in Des Mones, Iowa, attracted 60,000 people. BAUMGARTNER, SHARON INDEPENDENCE IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS 1989 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Technology developed with producer Checkoff BROOKHOUSER, FRED NO ADDRESS CAPITAL CREDITS funds is used by McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nationally to market BROWNING, RONALD INDEPENDENCE IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS â&#x20AC;&#x153;The McRibâ&#x20AC;? pork sandwich. CHAZES, SHEILA WATERLOO IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS EDDY, MICHAEL INDEPENDENCE IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS 1989 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pork Quality Assurance was started and, by 2009, ENOS, MELINDA CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS more than 40,000 producers and employees were certified FARRELL, LAURA MANCHESTER IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS in PQA Plus. GLEITER, FERN AURORA IOWA DECEASED PATRONAGE 2003 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pork Checkoff has two primary Internet sites: pork. HALVERSON, CODY ELGIN IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS org for producers and theotherwhitemeat.com (now known HYDE, DOROTHY QUASQUETON IOWA CAPITAL CREDITS as porkbeinspired.com) for consumers. JAMES, KEITH STANLEY IOWA DECEASED PATRONAGE

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Pork production facts --What’s the top price ever paid for a hog? – The highest known price paid for a hog was $220,000 at the 2001 Summer Type Conference. The pig, bred by Todd Creager of Ohio, sold to Lifeline Genetics of Oklahoma. --The heaviest hog ever was a Poland China hog named “Big Bill,” weighed 2,552 pounds and measured 9 feet long. The owner of this hefty hog was Burford Butler of Jackson TN in 1933. --The average market weight of today’s lean hogs is around 265 pounds. --The longest single sausage was over a mile long measured at 5,917 feet. It was cooked in Barcelona, Spain, on Sept. 22, 1986. --A 265-pound live pig will yield about 200 lbs. of pork.

Top 10 pork producing states by inventory 1. Iowa 2. North Carolina 3. Minnesota 4. Illinois 5. Indiana 6. Nebraska 7. Missouri 8. Oklahoma 9. Ohio 10. Kansas

Top 10 pig counties in America 1. Duplin, NC 2. Sampson, NC 3. Texas, OK 4. Sioux, IA 5. Hardin, IA 6. Bladen, NC 7. Plymouth, IA 8. Kossuth, IA 9. Martin, MN 10. Franklin, IA

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*At the end of 2012, Iowa had 6,266 hog operations. *Of the Iowa hog farms, 39 percent (2,451 farms) have 1,000 pigs or less. *At any one time, there are approximately 20 million pigs being raised in Iowa. *Iowa producers marketed more than 49 million hogs in 2012. *Nearly one-third of the nation’s hogs are raised in Iowa. *Iowa is the number one pork producing state in the U.S. and the top state for pork exports. Source: National Pork Board, Iowa Agriculture Statistics Service www.nass.usda. gov/ia/

Pork Production Economic Contributions

*Hog farming represents $10.7 billion in total economic activity for Iowa. *Total cash receipts for hog production in Iowa topped $7.5 billion in 2013. *Total production value for Iowa hog farming exceeded $6.5 billion in 2013. *Several billion dollars are generated in the state each year from pork processing activities. Statistics based on 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture and analysis by Spencer Parkinson of Decision Innovation and Iowa State University.

Iowa Pork Export Facts *Iowa pork exports reached an all-time high of $1.1 billion in 2010. *Japan is the leading international market for Iowa pork products. *Iowa exports pork products to nearly 30 countries each year. *Iowa has led the nation in pork exports for most of the past 20 years.

Food Pantries receive 24 tons of pork during Hunger Action Month Empty freezers in Iowa food pantries filled up as the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation and Iowa Select Farms donated approximately 48,000 pounds of fresh, boneless pork loins to help feed Iowa families in need. “We focus on helping Iowa families who need a helping hand,” says Jeff Hansen, President and CEO of Iowa Select Farms. “The pork loin donation helps bring families together for a good meal, which is especially important with the rising prices at the meat case.” One in eight Iowans, or more than 390,000 individuals, face the risk of hunger every day, according to Cory Berkenes, Executive Director of the Iowa Food Bank Association, so the donation, valued at $125,760, comes at a time when there is a great need. “These are often hard-working adults, children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to go without food for several meals, or even days,” says Berkenes. Each community has their own unique needs, so the Foundation works with local pantries to determine how they can best meet those needs. In total, 800 cases of pork loins will be handed out during this round of donations, and with the great need for fresh pork, pantries exhaust their supply very quickly. Whether the pork is used to meet immediate needs or saved for holiday food baskets, the loins help ease the stress for families wondering where their meals will come from. “You have no idea how much this donation helps,” said Diana Bass, a representative of the food pantry at United Methodist Church in New Hartford. “Protein is such an important part of our diets and unfortunately, high meat prices make it hard for many people to access these nutrientrich foods.”

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•At the end of 2008, Iowa had 8,300 hog operations. •At any one time, there are approximately 19 million pigs being raised in Iowa. •On average, approximately 30 million hogs are raised in Iowa each year. •Iowa producers marketed more than 37 million hogs in 2008. •The U.S. pork industry marketed more than 121 million hogs in 2008. •Iowa is the number one pork producing state in the U.S. and the top state for pork exports.

Pork and hog prices over time Pork prices are cyclical and depend on many supply and demand factors, both at home and abroad. Looking back 40 years, hog prices rose in the 1970s, as did the prices of many other agricultural products. Hog prices stabilized in the 1980s and trended downward into the 1990s, due to new technologies and production efficiencies. By 2004, both pork and hog prices rose again, with pork prices reaching record levels and hog prices nearly matching record levels. By the fourth quarter of 2007, however, producers began to experience economic losses, and a downturn in the global economy in 2008, combined with the outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus in 2009, created a perfect storm for the U.S. pork industry. As prices declined, producers began taking steps to reduce the supply, which is about the only thing producers can do to raise prices. Production levels declined in 2009 and 2010 and hog prices were driven to new all-time highs in order to cover record-high production costs. Output increased in both 2011 and 2012 but remains below the record level of 2008.

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Think safety first when pumping pits Although it is not a common occurrence, even a few reports of flash fires and explosions in hog barns should serve as a good reminder that safety is paramount any time that liquid manure is being agitated and pumped from a holding pit. As liquid manure undergoes slow decomposition in pits, it creates several gases including methane and hydrogen sulfide, both of which are flammable. The rate of gas release from the manure can be drastically increased when the manure is stirred during pumping. This increase is especially true for hydrogen sulfide, which can have a lethal paralyzing effect in addition to being flammable. Strict safety protocols, along with proper ventilation and agitation practices, can minimize the risk of flash fires and explosions during manure pumping as outlined in the Pork Checkoff’s Safe Manure Removal Policies fact sheet. If you experience any foaming in a manure pit, be sure to contact your local Extension Service as well for additional information and management tips. Following these tips, offered by Pork Checkoff and ISU, can provide a good basis to improve manure-handling safety.

•Review your emergency action plan with all workers, and have emergency contact numbers available at the site. The Pork Checkoff’s Pork Production System, available here offers tips on developing and implementing an emergency action plan. It also includes sections on hazardous gasses and fires. •Prior to agitation or pumping, turn off electrical power to any non-ventilation equipment, and extinguish any pilot lights or other ignition sources in the building. •Fully open all ventilation curtains or ventilation pivot-doors, but leave walk-in doors locked to prevent human entry. •Run ventilation fans at maximum speed. •Ensure that all people are out of the building and clearly tag

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all doors, noting that the building is unsafe for entry during agitation and pumping. •Agitate the manure keeping the jet of pressurized manure below the liquid surface. Do not let the jet of manure strike walls or columns in the pit. •Stop agitation when the manure level does not allow agitation below the liquid surface. •Continue maximum ventilation for thirty minutes after pumping has ended before re-entering the building. •Never enter a building or manure storage structure when liquid manure is being agitated or pumped. In case of fire… If a fire breaks out at your facility, remember the acronym RACE: Rescue those in immediate danger (ONLY IF YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY). Announce to others the need to evacuate. Contain the fire by closing doors and windows as you exit. Evacuate immediately. Go straight to the designated meeting spot upon evacuating the building so that your headcount leader will know that you have safely made it out of the building.

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Members of Sheehan Tiball Post #30 will host a fundraising event 5-8 PM Oct. 28 at Pizza Ranch, Independence. Pictured are members who worked at Pizza Ranch fundraiser in June 2013. Seated: Debby Kress, Legion Auxiliary. Standing, from left: Russ Kress, commander; Dick Wiese, Legion member; Mike Smock, adjutant; Jerry Demuth, treasurer; Jim Stephenson, Sons of the American Legion; June Canfield, Legion member; Sandi Smock, Legion Auxiliary; Becky Gray, Legion Auxiliary. (Courtesy Photo)

Study measures propane used for grain drying By Mark Hanna, Dana Schweitzer, ISU Extension

The cost of drying corn – especially the propane bills – add significant expense at harvest time. According to a case study conducted by Mark Hanna, agricultural engineer for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, propane accounts for more than 90% of the energy used in hightemperature corn drying. “Considering that propane makes up such a large proportion of the energy needed for drying, farmers may want to compare their own propane consumption to the measurements from the case study,” Hanna said. Led by Hanna, three ISU Research and Demonstration farm locations collaborated to measure the propane and electricity used for grain drying during the 2013 harvest season. The participating ISU farms included the Northeast farm near Nashua, Armstrong farm near Atlantic, and Ag 450 teaching farm near Ames. Additional support for this project was provided by a grant from the Iowa Energy Center. A new publication from ISU Extension and Outreach illustrates the results of their efforts. Energy consumption during grain drying (PM 3063C) is available to download from the Extension Online Store, www.extension.iastate. edu/store. “The case study shows that total energy consumption during drying was primarily affected by the initial moisture content of the corn,” Hanna said. “Initial corn moisture content and air temperature will be different this year but we plan to collect additional measurements this fall.” For information about Hanna’s farm energy efficiency research and outreach, visit http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate. edu.

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This year, Iowans hit a new record in their effort to be more sustainable. Alliant Energy’s Iowa electric customers have recycled more than 100,000 appliances. For the last 16 years, Alliant Energy has encouraged customers to ditch older, less energy-efficient appliances in favor of new units that use less energy. It’s part of a program called Appliance Recycling. “Technology can make a big difference in how we positively impact our environment,” said Doug Kopp, president of Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility. “By recycling these old appliances, we’re not only reducing energy use, we’re also keeping them out of landfills.” Through innovative technology, up to 95% of an appliance can be recycled. The amount of aluminum that has come from the 100,000 appliances could make 8.4 million pop cans. Workers in Iowa deconstruct the appliances and recycle the glass, copper wiring, plastic and aluminum. Nationwide companies reuse the material in pop cans, cell phone cases, metal nails and filler in concrete and countertops. Alliant Energy electric customers are eligible. Contractors will pick up and remove old appliances, and deliver a rebate check on the spot. Customers receive a $50 rebate for working freezers and refrigerators and $25 for working room air conditioners.

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Pheasant opener prospects are good

Iowa pheasant hunters should see more of what they came for as they step into the field this fall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more pheasants. A strong rebound in August roadside counts of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular game bird has buoyed expectations, heading toward the Oct. 25 opener. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good old days,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but hunters will see noticeable improvement,â&#x20AC;? said DNR Pheasant Biologist Todd Bogenschutz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the best pheasant numbers since 2008. People are telling me that more birds are flushing; that they are hearing more crowing and cackling out there.â&#x20AC;? Counts this summer averaged 17.4 pheasants per 30 mile survey route, up 151% from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6.9 â&#x20AC;Ś an all-time low. Of the nine regions monitored, eight had increases ranging from 102-290%. Only northeast Iowa showed no change. Bogenschutz says drought conditions across the past two summers probably kept pheasants in the fields on August mornings, rather than pushing up to road edges, to escape heavy dew. That may have kept many from being tallied on the 200 gravel road routes surveyed. Hunters harvested 10,000 more pheasants in 2013, despite the record low counts. So, where do you find them, on a fall morning? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best habitat will hold birds; good winter cover, good nesting cover, too. Hunters should be happy hunting those areas, over just decent nesting cover,â&#x20AC;? predicted Bogenschutz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunt around the best habitat, and you will be pleasantly surprised. Talk to the farmers where you will be hunting. Ask what

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they have seen while harvesting the crops.â&#x20AC;? With a better bird outlook, the numbers of hunters should climb, too. Last year, only 41,000 pheasant hunters were in the fields. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If word gets out of the early season success expected, we could see 60,000 hunters this fall,â&#x20AC;? predicts Bogenschutz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could have a harvest of 200,000 to 300,000 birds.â&#x20AC;? Early in the season, standing crops are going to be a factor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harvest is running a little behind. The season is starting a couple days earlier, too,â&#x20AC;? reminded Bogenschutz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That could be a challenge for hunters, until the corn is out. Our counts were up; hens with broods were way up. There will be a lot of young roosters, who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wise to the ways of the wild, yet.â&#x20AC;? Hunting hours for Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pheasant seasons are 8 AM until 4:30 PM each day. The daily limit is three rooster pheasants. The season closes Jan. 10.

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Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s August Roadside Survey pheasant count was the highest since 2008 and that good news has people talking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are our best bird counts in six years and people are telling me theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing and hearing birds more than in recent years,â&#x20AC;? said DNR Upland Wildlife Biologist Todd Bogenschutz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the good old days, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in a few years.â&#x20AC;? Bogenschutz said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping the increase is enough to bring back hunters who dropped the sport when the population hit an all-time low in 2011. In 2008, there were around 86,000 resident pheasant hunters. In 2013, that number had fallen to 41,000. Nonresident hunters had fallen from a peak in the 1990s of 60,000 to 5,700 in 2012, rebounding to 6,300 in 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pheasants have some buzz right now, but is it enough buzz to bring some of the former hunters back? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to see,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Hunters should check all their gear to make sure it is in proper working order, especially treestands and safety harnesses, before heading to the timber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Falls associated with tree stand use are the most common hunting incidents,â&#x20AC;? said Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunters should always wear a safety harness and use caution when climbing.â&#x20AC;? Wisecup said there are a number of tips hunters can use to prevent injury when using a treestand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make sure to select a tree that fits the tree stand recommended limits and follow the three point rule of tree stand safety â&#x20AC;&#x201C; always have three points of contact to the steps or ladder before moving,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That could be two arms and one leg holding and stepping on the ladder or one arm and two legs in contact with the ladder before moving. And remember the elements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the rain, frost, ice or snow can cause steps to become slippery so check the security of the step before placing your weight on it.â&#x20AC;? Other safety tips include using a haul line to pull gear and the unloaded firearm or bow to the stand and hunters should never climb with anything in their hands or on their back. When exiting the stand, use the haul line to lower the gear on the opposite side of the tree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get familiar with the safety harness. Read the instructions for it and for the tree stand itself so you know how to use it properly and know its limitations,â&#x20AC;? Wisecup said. Falls from tree stands are required to be reported to the DNR if a person seeks medical attention for an injury received while entering, exiting or sitting in a stand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The basic rules of tree stand safety donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t apply to just bow hunters, but to firearm hunters using an elevated device or stand,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want everyone to be safe out there. The goal at the end of every hunt is to arrive home safely.â&#x20AC;?

Programs available to add more pheasant habitat

Improving the living conditions for Iowa pheasants is at the heart of the Pheasant SAFE habitat program, which is designed to give pheasants a kitchen, bedroom and living room altogether in one spot to maximize pheasant survival and reproduction. Iowa received 50,000 acres for the program that was divided between primary and secondary counties, based on pheasant counts from 2002-06. Around 27,500 areas remain in the primary pheasant counties (see the SAFE link at www.iowadnr.gov/habitat). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to keep the momentum going and keep our pheasant numbers increasing and this program is one way to accomplish that,â&#x20AC;? said DNR Upland Wildlife Biologist Todd Bogenschutz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for more acres in the program until the initial allotment is gone.â&#x20AC;? Pheasant SAFE is one tool to help boost the bird population. Bogenschutz said Iowa received $3 million through the USDA-NRCS Voluntary Public Access-Habitat Incentive Program to benefit the DNRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iowa Habitat Access Program (IHAP). IHAP plans to add more than 20,000 acres of improved habitat on private land and make those lands available to hunters in the coming years. He said the Wildlife Bureau is also working with Pheasants Forever to improve pheasant/quail habitat on 40-50 wildlife management areas through the Enhance a Wildlife Area program.

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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) recently announced test results from the depopulation of a quarantined captive deer herd in north-central Iowa that showed 284 of the 356 deer, or 79.8% of the herd, tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Owners of the quarantined herd entered into a fence maintenance agreement with IDALS, which requires the owners to maintain an 8-foot perimeter fence around the herd premises for five years following cleaning and disinfection of the premises after depopulation. CWD is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease of farmed and free-ranging deer, elk, and moose. There is no known treatment or vaccine for CWD. CWD is not a disease that affects humans. In 2012, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames confirmed a male whitetail deer harvested from a hunting preserve in southeast Iowa was positive for CWD. An investigation revealed the animal was introduced into the hunting preserve from the above-referenced captive deer herd in north-central Iowa. The captive deer herd was immediately quarantined to prevent the spread of CWD, where it remained until depopulation in late August. IDALS participated in a joint operation to depopulate the infected herd with USDA Veterinary Services, which was the lead agency, and USDA Wildlife Services. Federal indemnity funding became available in 2014. Before depopulation and testing, USDA APHIS appraised the captive deer herd of 376 animals at $1,354,250. A herd plan was developed with the owners and officials from USDA and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The USDA agreed to compensate the herd owners $917,100 for the 356 captive deer once the depopulation and disinfecting of the premises were complete. IDALS operates a voluntary CWD program for farms that sell live animals, with 145 Iowa farms participating. The above-referenced captive deer facility left the voluntary program prior to discovery of the disease as they had stopped selling live animals. All deer harvested in a hunting preserve must be tested for CWD.

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Quasqueton City Council On October 13th City Council meeting was called to order at 7pm by Mayor Staton. Council members in attendance were; Stanford, Payne, Mausser, Nelson and Werling. Citizens in attendance were; Marsha and Bill Hepker, Jerry Marxen, Deputy Mike Ratchford, Buchanan County Economic Development Director George Lake, Attorney Jim Peters, Fire Chief Brian Vanous, Elaine Hughes, Jay Sandberg, Anita Arnold and EB Government Students. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. At citizens forum Jerry Marxen commented about how he was displeased on how new street cleaning brush had been used in front of their home and also how dirty Cedar Rock sign is. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Nelson for approval of all bills including additional bill to GreenTree for $919.95 for new trees purchased through tree grant received. A further motion was made by Mausser and second by Nelson for preapproval of additional trees through tree grant as long as money is available. A motion was made by Payne and second by Mausser for approval of Law Enforcement Report. Mayor introduced Elaine Hughes to Council Members. Mayor explained that Ms. Hughes was involved in Watershed Project. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Nelson to appoint Elaine Hughes as City Representative and

Mausser and Staton as alternates. George Lake advised every one of the primary mission of the Buchanan County Economic Development and the upcoming job fair that they were having. A motion was made by Werling and second by Payne to have Trick or Treat hours set for 4pm-7pm on Oct. 31, 2014, all in favor except Mausser. Stanford advised every one of quotes that he had got for new flags, this matter is going to be tabled until further quotes and different type of flag can be done. Mayor advised council of new quote that he had received for Shower house; this matter is also going to be tabled until city budget could be looked at by all. A motion was made by Mausser and second by Stanford to purchase new energy efficient heater for city shop for $399. Bucket for old tractor needs to be replaced, quote for $1034 was given; Mayor advised that RJS was able to repair for $650, motion by Stanford and second by Werling for approval to repair the bucket. Mayor advised that ITC representative had visited last week and wanted to take down some damaged trees at campground that were potentially hazardous their lines. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Nelson for approval of Clerks Report. During Public Works report council was advised that new compact tractor could remove snow off bridge. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to sell snow blower that had been purchased last year. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Mausser to approve Public Works report. QES Report was given to Chief Vanous. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling

for approval. Treasurer Report was given by Mayor. Council is going to review budget goals for FY16 next meeting. Mayor advised everyone that Haunted House had a good turnout for first weekend. Government students questioned council. Attorney advised everyone that Sheriff was investigating complaint that had been filed about noise. Council is going to consider setting up noise ordinance in future meeting. Mayor reminded council of upcoming workshop set for Saturday to beautify the City. Mausser advised everyone that there was previous talk of having sign erected at new dam project thanking everyone that was responsible. Council also discussed having a canopy over bench at dam and having signs placed advising everyone not to park on through road. Payne asked about handicap railing at dam, advised that was still be made. At 8:40pm a motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne for adjournment of meeting. M&C Mowing & More LLC Mowing Cemetery .......................1 , 1 2 5 . 0 0 Wal-Mart Supplies ..............5 1 . 8 3 Peters Law Office Professional Services ............................1 9 2 . 4 8 Rowley Savings Bank 941 Payment...............................1 , 0 8 0 . 5 8 Ipers..................................5 3 6 . 8 1 Treasurer - State of Iowa Qtrly Payment..................................4 6 9 . 0 0 Ia Water Environment Association Annual Conference for Water Environ... ...................................2 5 . 0 0 Bodensteiner Implement Company Tractor repair/chain ..........1 8 2 . 1 4 Buchanan County Economic Development annual contribution 2015...............................1 , 6 0 6 . 6 0 Waste Management of WI-MN Sept

Pickup ............................3 , 0 5 2 . 4 8 Office Towne, Inc. Diagnostic/Firestation computer ...............4 0 . 0 0 Iowa Wireless Cell Phone 10/14...................................3 5 . 9 8 Sandol Lab Wastewater Testing .....................................1 7 7 . 0 0 East Buchanan Telephone Co-Op Phone Lines 10/14............1 9 9 . 0 5 The News Minutes ............1 0 3 . 4 8 CIWA Mthly Water ..............5 0 . 9 2 Buchanan County Auditor Law Enforcement Contract ........5 , 2 6 3 . 0 0 Menards Flex water pipe ..........................................1 8 5 . 5 6 Yearous Trucking fill sand ..........................................3 9 0 . 0 0 Quasky Mart 10/1/14 Statement..................................7 1 2 . 8 5 Bossom, Lee E ...................4 6 . 1 8 Mausser*, Annette ............ 11 0 . 8 2 Nelson, Jeff....................... 11 0 . 8 2 Payne, Shelia ................... 11 0 . 8 2 Stanford, Benjamin E..........8 3 . 1 2 Staton, Chad L..................2 7 7 . 0 5 Werling, Jeff ...................... 11 0 . 8 2 Vanous*, Brian ..................2 0 7 . 7 9 Vanous, Nicole..................2 0 7 . 7 9 Arnold, Anita I ...................5 7 5 . 8 6 Sandberg, Jay D ............2 , 0 6 5 . 1 6 Alliant Utilities Sept Bill ..2 , 8 6 4 . 4 3 Heiman Inc. Boots .........6 , 5 8 4 . 8 6 U. S. Post Office Mail/samples ............................................5 5 . 5 0 Hoefer Construction Backhoe @ campground......................8 3 0 . 0 0 John Deere Financial supplies ..................................1 7 9 . 2 3 ProBuild Wood campground ..........................................2 2 8 . 9 3 John Deere Financial Payment on compact ............................5 8 9 . 2 6 Marsha Hepker campground commission .............................2 2 4 . 9 4 Staton Dream Rentals, LLC mileage/work ...........................2 4 0 . 8 0 Greentree Trees ...............9 1 9 . 9 5 Bodensteiner Implement Company VOID: Tractor repair/chain 0.00 TOTAL .........................32,103.89

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Iowa Crop Report

Fieldwork stalled early in the week due to rain, but farmers were able to harvest during the rest of the week ending October 19, 2014, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Overall there were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Most farmers reported harvesting soybeans while waiting for corn to dry down in the fields. Activities for the week included fall tillage, manure and fertilizer application, biomass baling, and hauling grain. Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 4 percent short, 78 percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 5 percent short, 80 percent adequate, and 14 percent surplus. Southwest and

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors October 14, 2014 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 with Ellen Gaffney, Chairman in the Chair, Gary Gissel and Ralph Kremer present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the minutes of the October 6th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the employee reimbursement claims ďŹ led with the County Auditor in the amount of $702.57 for payment. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the following ofďŹ cerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reports: monthly - Jail $6,321.60; Recorder $14,504.50; Clerk of Court $1,704.35; quarterly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sheriff $13,950.70 and Auditor 43,264.39. All in favor, motion carried. Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator, Chad Beatty presented his monthly report. There

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CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 13, 2014 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, October 13, 2014 at City Hall. Mayor Guy Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Kelly Thomas, Patrick Aldrich, Joseph Redenbaugh, and Travis Cornwell. Absent: Ron Boyer. Motion Redenbaugh/Cornwell to open Public Hearing- Community Development Block Grant application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Wastewater System Improvements. Ayes: all. Motion carried. Councilman Ron Boyer arrived at 5:32 p.m. It was stated that the City intends to make improvements to its wastewater system and intends to apply for Community Development Block Grant funding for construction in 2015.The City is making improvements to the wastewater treatment facility. The proposed improvements may be funded through the use of: IEDA CDBG Grant Funds and a DNR SRF Loan with estimated total project cost of $1,437,000. The application will be submitted before November 17, 2014. At least 51% if the funds will beneďŹ t low-to- moderate income persons. A LMI survey, completed in September of 2014, resulted in a surveyed LMI of 59.26%. This is above the 51% needed to be eligible for CDBG Grant Funding. The proposed improvements will take place at and possibly adjacent to the existing wastewater collection system and treatment facility. No

were 16 septic system permits; two well permits issued; 19 well water samples in September and two wells rehabilitated and nine wells plugged ďŹ scal year to date. Black Hawk County inspects food establishments with Buchanan County including the Amish community. Administrator Beatty attended the annual state of Iowa fall environmental health webinar. The annual jail inspection and the report has been submitted to the Jail Administrator. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of the department. Quinn has completed the parcel splits, merges and new subdivisions ďŹ led to date. The responsibility of updating the land use/land cover layer with changes such as forest and orchard reserves, new buildings, etc. has been taken on by his department. Tri-State has inspected and completed repairs atthe towers located on Lee Ave., Fairbank and Courthouse tower sites. The Pictometry training was successful with 20 participants. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Public Health Director, Amy Marlow presented her monthly report. The Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Well Committee held its strategic planning session on

displacement of persons or businesses will occur as a result of the program. No one in attendance spoke either for or against Grant application submittal and no written correspondence was received prior to this council meeting. Motion Thomas/Aldrich to close Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. Ayes all. Motion carried. Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Wolfgram was in attendance to go over September record of performance. Motion Cornwell/Thomas to approve Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan prepared and submitted by MSA Professional Services. Ayes all. Motion carried. Clerk was instructed to mail request for qualiďŹ cations & request for proposals to three (3) engineers and three (3) grant writers/ grant administrators and also to publish said requests. Jim Holz from MSA talked with the council about submitting for Rural Development funding. Motion Boyer/Cornwell to submit for CDBG Grant. Ayes all. Motion carried. Jeremy Nichols and Hilary Peyton representing the BACC talked to the Council about raising money for park equipment. Play & Park Structure & Equipment has offered a 100% match on money that is raised to purchase new park equipment. They advised two thousand ($2000) dollars has already been raised. They are attempting to raise at least twenty thousand ($20,000). Motion Boyer/Cornwell to approve Consent agenda, which included approval of agenda, minutes of September 8th and October 6th council meetings, September treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report and payment of bills. Ayes all. Motion carried. Motion Boyer/Thomas to approve second reading of Ordinance 2014-3 increasing sewer utility

south central Iowa were the wettest with over one-third of their topsoil in surplus condition. Ninety-six percent of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corn acreage was mature, 3 days behind the five-year average. Corn harvest advanced 9 percentage points to 19 percent complete, 18 days behind the normal pace. Moisture content of corn at harvest was estimated at 21 percent. Seventy-seven percent of the corn crop was reported in good to excellent condition. With almost the entire soybean crop dropping leaves or beyond, harvest reached 61 percent complete, 9 days behind normal. Seventy-four percent of the soybean acreage was in good to excellent condition. September 16th. The IowaGrants. gov system is up and running and billing has started. Flu shots and immunization record reviews have started. The community health needs assessment with Buchanan County Health Center has been initiated and will be completed by spring of 2015. The new Iowa Department of Public Health Community Health Consultant will be meeting with the Board of Health in October. Medical Reserve Corps is starting to recruit and organize volunteers. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the September ďŹ nancial report. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the September Health Insurance Trust ďŹ nancial report. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented a change order for the roof replacement contract. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve change order #2 in the amount of $190 for the replacement of a broken roof drain clamping ring. All in favor, motion carried. At 10:00 a.m. the Board proceed-

rates. Ayes all. Motion carried. Motion Aldrich/Redenbaugh to wave third reading of Ordinance 2014-3. Roll call vote-Ayes: Thomas, Boyer, Aldrich, Redenbaugh, Cornwell. Motion carried. Ordinance 2014-3 hereby goes into effect as of next sewer billing on November 1, 2014. Motion Cornwell/Aldrich to approve renewal of Phat Albertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liquor license. Ayes all. Motion carried. Motion Cornwell/Aldrich to reschedule November Council meeting to Monday, November 3rd at 4:30 p.m. Ayes all. Motion carried. Motion Thomas/Redenbaugh for Joe Enos to attend IWEA Annual Conference on October 22nd in Manchester. Ayes all. Motion carried. Motion Cornwell/Thomas for Enos to purchase barricades as needed. Ayes all. Motion carried. Motion Thomas/Aldrich for Clerk to attend Data-Tech fall user group meeting November 12th in Waverly and 2014 Budget workshop November 18th in Cedar Rapids. Ayes all. Motion carried. Motion Boyer/Thomas to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Ayes all. Motion carried. /s/ Guy Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Danette Lujan, City Clerk Iowa DNR-NPDES Annual fees .................................$210.00 Buchanan County-2nd qtr contract law enforcement ..........$2,935.50 Peters Law OfďŹ ce-professional fees .....................................$ 8 . 5 0 Access Systems-contract for copier ......................................$ 5 6 . 1 0 BCEDC-Yearly per capita $2.90 x 309..................................$896.10 Center Point Farm & Autogloves ...............................$ 1 8 . 0 6 Karrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sept-porta potties September ....................................$ 8 5 . 0 0 MSA-professional services 8/24-9/20/14 ................$1,225.00 Alliant Energy-utilities ..$1,654.48 Windstream-September telephone

ed to open the bid received for the snow removal as follows: Henderson Exterior Services L.L.C., Independence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Courthouse $5,275; Human Services/Public Health $2,656; and Senior Center $2,160. After discussion, motion by Kremer second by Gissel to accept the bids from Henderson Exterior Services L.L.C. All in favor, motion carried. At 10:15 a.m. the Board proceeded to open the bids received for the lease of 86 Â˝ acres of pasture as follows: Lyle Saunders, BloomďŹ eld $40; Brian Donnelly, Independence $50; Dustin Osvald, Independence $1; Dan Oberbreckling, Coggon $17.34; Wayne McNeill, Vinton $40; Junk Brothers Land & Cattle, Independence $45 and Andy & Julia Sperfslage, Winthrop $46.24. The bidders were allowed to raise their bids with Junk Brothers Land & Cattle raising their ďŹ nal bid to $200 per acre. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the bid from Junk Brothers Land & Cattle in the amount of $200 per acre for a three-year contract. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to adjourn at 10:20 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Ellen Gaffney, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

Grain movement from farm to elevator was rated 55 percent moderate to heavy, increasing 8 percentage points from the previous week. Off-farm grain storage availability was 92 percent adequate to surplus. On-farm grain storage availability was 87 percent adequate to surplus. Pasture and hay have had excellent regrowth this fall with plenty of rain and cooler than normal temperatures. Pasture condition remained steady at 66 percent good to excellent, while hay and roughage supplies were estimated at 97 percent adequate to surplus. Livestock conditions were reported as ideal.

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ASTYM is an advanced form of soft tissue mobilization in physical therapy utilizing instruments to quickly identify areas of soft tissue changes, and effectively treat these areas. ASTYM starts the re-growth process to promote healthy soft tissue and reduce scar tissue that may be causing pain and/or movement restrictions. Soft tissue consists of muscles, tendon, ligaments, etc. Chronic soft tissue problems are usually due to scarring or degeneration. This scarring and degeneration can result in pain and limitations of movement. Degenerated tissues are weak and prone to injury. This can be caused from factors such as overuse, age, and improper movements which put stress on other tissues. Scarring can happen on top of skin, but also inside the body around the joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The body naturally lays down scar tissue in response to irritation or injury. This thick, tough scar tissue restricts movement and causes pain. ASTYM is scientifically developed and researched, and has a high success rate when other approaches may fail. It can resolve underlying causes of soft tissue problems, rather than just temporarily relieving symptoms. Some of the clinical diagnoses that have responded well include: â&#x20AC;˘ Plantar fasciitis â&#x20AC;˘ Shin splints â&#x20AC;˘ Hip pain/ bursitis â&#x20AC;˘ Wrist pain â&#x20AC;˘ Elbow pain â&#x20AC;˘ Carpal tunnel syndrome â&#x20AC;˘ Shoulder pain If ASTYM is deemed appropriate, treatment is provided twice weekly with ASTYM, along with giving a stretching and therapeutic program for daily home exercise. ASTYM treatments last 6-12 sessions. For more information, contact the Physical Therapy Department at the Buchanan County Health Center. 319-332-0850

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U.S. entrepreneurs – especially female entrepreneur s – are more likely to report a thriving sense of purpose compared to other worke rs according to a recent survey. Over 50% of entrepreneurs feel a strong sense of purpose compared to just 44% of other workers, and females who work for themselves rate themselves more purposeful (56%) than women who work for someone else (48%). These results may partly be due to the fact that 85% of entrepreneurs agree they learn or do something interesting daily and 94% like what they do. The survey also revealed that entrepreneurs stated they feel a strong community connec tion and sense of well-being as a result.

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Signs of harvest and colorful trees mean autumn has officially arrived in northeast Iowa. These photos were taken throughout the area and include fishermen at Backbone Lake, a cornfield being harvested against a beautiful backdrop, and Scouts enjoying an outing in a park.

Last week, MidAmerican Energy announced plans to develop a new wind farm site in Adams County and expand a second site in O’Brien County – an additional investment of up to $280 million. If approved, the proposed wind project would result in installation of up to 67 wind turbines. The project, scheduled for completion by the end of 2015, would add up to 162 megawatts of new wind generation capacity in Iowa. According to MidAmerican, energy costs passed through to customers are projected to be reduced by approximately $93 million over 10 years. MidAmerican Energy is working with county ofﬁcials and landowners to secure development and interconnection rights for the project sites. These sites are expected to provide more than $40 million in additional property tax revenues over the next 30 years, along with annual landowner payments. Blades for the new turbines will be manufactured at the Siemens facility in Fort Madison.

Property tax relief A school disThe East Buchanan Buccaneers trict in the state Marching Band (pictured) along with the Independence Mustang Marching Band performed in the of Washington is phasing out playgr 5 Seasons Marching Band Invitat ound ional Saturday at Kingston Stadiu Cedar Rapids. The Buccaneers swing sets due to pressure from performed music from “Man of m in insurSteel” under the direction of Ron The Mustangs, directed by David ance companies. Richland School Landis. Lang, Karl Smith and Lisa Lang, District marched to “Pulling Strings.” bands will perform Saturday in noted that it has received objecti Both Dubuque as part of the State March ons from ing Band Festival. parents; however, it expressed concer ns (Christine Dale Photos) about liability and stated other area Iowa: $1 billion in the bank school districts have started remov ing equipment deemed risky, such Iowa non-partisan budget experts met last as merrygo-rounds. week and reported the state has a balanced The National Safety Council states budget with over $1 billion in surplus and more than 200,000 children go to emerge By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS reserves. They also expect continued growth ncy By Steven C. Smith rooms due to playground injuries During their regular Buchanan and a strong economy through the next fiscal The 2015 Miss Iowa USA and Miss Iowa Teen USA Pag, many of County Board of Supervisors which are preventable. Of these meetThe Independence City Counc ing on Monday, Ralph Kremer, eants took place Oct. 12 in Newton. A large crowd filled the injuries, il met in special session in the Gary Gissel and Ellen Gaffney year. Iowa ended fiscal year 2014 with $6.5 council 79% are caused by falls and these opened chambers Sept. 29. The purpos bids for a three-year lease of 152 billion in revenue with over a $650 million auditorium on Sunday evening for the pageant finals, where injuries e of the meeting was to discuss acres of county-owned farmland. Bids purchase can be minimized by use of proper of the property at 316 2nd Street were received from Erwin Hende surplus and an additional $680 million in the the panel of judges selected Buchanan County resident surfacSE. rson, $200 per acre; Andy Sperfs ing. There are no national manda City Manager Al Roder reporte lage,savings accounts. $215 per acre; and Premier Grain Taylor Even (pictured) of Jesup as Miss Iowa USA 2015, state’s tory stand that the current offer is to purcha Farms, $225 per acre. Individ dards for playground equipment; se the property for $90,000 and the owner ualsRevenue Estimating Conference, submitting bids were allowed to and Aryn Book of Adel as Miss Iowa Teen USA 2015. The however, will contribute $10,000 back to raise their bids. Final approved the Council’s website (www.nsc.org bid the city. The current owner also asked was meets again in December, is profrom Erwin Henderson for $350 The annual competition consists of three segments: evewhich ) offers to have per acre. access Premie to the r Grain proper Farms had safety guidelines that apply to equipm ty to take out personal items and memorabilia the a modest 4.8% growth projection second highest bid at $345 per ning gown, swimwear and interview. Eligible young womjecting ent acre. (oak trim, stained glass etc.). commonly found on playgrounds. The intent of the purchase is to County Engineer Brian Keierl en must be between the ages of 14 and 26 and be unmarried next year, which is the first step in putting demolish the house and use the eber met with the board to discus site for the Independence Police Depar s the a budget during the 2015 session. speed limit in front of Cono Christ residents of Iowa in order to compete. together tment. The city currently rents ian Academy. He has received sevspace from Buchanan County for the depart eral requests to raise the speed Even and Book will each receive thousands of dollars in ment. limit to 55 miles per hour (mph)Under Iowa’s spending limitation laws, the El Niño winter With the onset The council voted unanimously from the current 45. For many years, prizes and awards and will compete for the national titles Governor and the Legislature will use those of fall, Iowans to approve the purchase of the proper it has been 45 mph for the safety of the are looking toward winter and wonde ty. school children. of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA this coming year. The numbers in crafting the FY 2016 budget. ring about cold temperatures and snowfa new Miss USA will go on to represent the United States in Iowa Revenue Estimating Conferll. Story continues on pageThe Weather experts say that Iowa could 27.is a three-member group that meets the Miss Universe competition. ence see some interesting trends during this (Courtesy Photo) quarterly and sets the amounts the governor El Niño year. Typically, El Niño winters and legislators must use for creating their have below normal rain/snow. This year budgets. could see a variety of winter weather includi ng sleet and freezing rain, with wide Working smoke alarms can make Iowa weather swings the chance of dying in a fire in in temperatures throughout the season half. sleeping area and on every a life-saving difference in a According to the Iowa DNR, September . fire. Meanwhile, almost two-th level of irds of the home, including That’s the message behind brought an additional inch over normal the basement. this home fire deaths resulted from fi year’s res Accord Fire • rainfall to Iowa. Rain was unseasonably Interco ing Preven to nnect tion Week cam- in homes with all smoke alarms U.S. soybean no smoke alarms or throughout paign, “Working Smoke Alarm AgWeb editor heavy across the southern third of the state the home. This way, s no working smoke alarms. sales Marc Schober, Save Lives: Test Yours Every when one sounds, they all do. during the first half of the month. Year-to“In a fire, seconds count,” said China accounted for over 50% Month!” of the • Test alarms at least monthly date precipitation has been greater than Winthrop Fire Chief Chris Hare. by total soybean sales and exports Along with firefighters and safety last pushing the test button. normal across the vast majority of the state, “Roughly half of home fire deaths week. Soybean sales fell from advocates nationwide, Winthrop the 12• Replace all smoke alarms when with 2014 ranking as the 12th wettest year is result from fires reported month high set the previous week, at night they are 10 years old joining forces with the nonpro but among 142 years of records. or sooner if fit between 11 PM and 7 AM were still above their 10-week when they don’t respond proper National Fire Protection Assoc average. Meanwhile, year-to-date statewide averly. ia- most people are asleep Corn sales also declined, but they . Home tion (NFPA) during Fire Preven too • Make sure everyone in the home al, family-oriented activities, resiage temperature has been the lowest since - smoke alarms can alert people remained above their 10-week averdents can learn more about the 1979, resulting in unusually low evaporato a knows the sound of tion Week, Oct. 5-11, to remind the smoke imlo- fire before it spreads, giving age. Wheat sales nearly double every- alarm and understands d due to portance of working smoke alarms cal residents about the importance tion. Iowa subsoil moisture as of Oct. 5, as what to do strong demand from Nigeria. Soybe one enough time to get out.” and testing them monthly. of having working smoke alarms an when they hear it. surveyed by the USDA National Agriculexports continued increasing, the This year’s Fire Prevention Week fourth in the home and testing them See the special Fire Prevention The Winthrop Fire Department tural Statistics Service, has been greater campaign includes the follow consecutive week Week feature in THE NEWS only twice – in 2007 and 2010 – among the monthly. ing will visit East Buchanan & Schoo smoke l alarm messages: Senior moms helped East Buchanan Community Schools celebrate Homecoming Frisoybean exports THE GUIDE this week! According to the latest NFPA during Fire Prevention Week years. re• Install smoke alarms in every to Octoberpast 23,202014 www.thebuchanancountynews.com Cents day during the annual parade through Winthrop. 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Winthrop City Council met Oct. 8 with Mayor Gerald Dennie presiding and council members Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White present. Also attending the meeting were East Buchanan government class students, Public Works Director Shawn Curtis and City Clerk Mary Ryan. Story continues on page 23.

Supervisors review pastureland bids By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS

During their regular Buchanan County Board of Supervisors meeting, held on Tuesday due to the Monday holiday, Gary Gissel, Ellen Gaffney and Ralph Kremer opened bids for a three-year lease of 86.5 acres of county-owned pastureland. Bids were received from Lyle Saunders, $40 per acre; Brian Donnelly, $50; Dustin Osvald, $1; Dan Oberbreckling, $17.34; Brian McNiel, $40; Junk Brothers Land and Cattle, $45.75; Andy and Julia Sperfslage, $46.24. Story continues on page 23.

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Independence City Council met in regular session Monday night. Mayor Pro Tem Robert Hill called the meeting to order with council members Holland, Vaughn, Hill, Grover and Brown in attendance. Lenius and Dallenbach were absent. Mayor Pro Tem Hill has stated that Mayor Davis’ doctor has released her to return to her normal routine as of Oct. 15. Story continues on page 23.

Plans for 2016 music trip announced at EB school board meeting

Iowa leads list of top co-ops

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Iowa is home to more top-100 agricultural cooperatives than any other state, according to recently released USDA data. The number of top-100 co-ops in Iowa, 16, is up from 11 a decade ago. Farmer-owned co-ops play a major role in making it an agricultural powerhouse. USDA’s annual list of the nation’s top-100 agricultural cooperatives, by business volume, indicates Minnesota ranks second among the states, with 13. It is followed by Nebraska with nine, Illinois and Wisconsin with ﬁve each, then California, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri and Ohio, which are all tied with four. Like the nation’s ag co-op sector as a whole, the top 100 cooperatives also enjoyed a third consecutive year of record sales. They reported revenue of $174 billion in 2013, an increase of almost 9% over the $166 billion reported in 2012.

WWII Airman returns home

Gov. Terry Branstad ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Staff Sgt. Maurice L. Fevold, who was a 21-year old Badger/Eagle Grove native assigned to the 599th Bomber Squadron, 397th Bomber Group (Medium), U.S. Army Air Corps. On Dec. 23, 1944, the first day of aviation operations for the Battle of the Bulge, Fevold and five crew members took off from Saint Quentin, France, onboard a B-26G Marauder bomber aircraft to attack an enemy-held railroad bridge in Eller, Germany. Their aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire near Seffern, Germany, which borders Belgium. A total of 10 U.S. aircraft were recorded as lost in the vicinity of Seffern during this specific mission. Fevold, the aircraft’s armorer-gunner, and the entire crew were officially declared deceased Dec. 23, 1944, but their remains were never recovered. In 2006, information was received of a possible aircraft crash site in Belgium. In March 2007, a JPAC Investigation Team surveyed the purported crash site, where human remains and physical evidence were recovered in 2012. In 2014, DNA testing positively identified the remains as belonging to Fevold and other crew members from the missing aircraft. Services in memory of Maurice Fevold were held Oct. 19 in Fort Dodge with full military honors by the Iowa National Guard.

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Zombies infect runners at Independence event

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On Saturday, Oct. 19, zombies invaded the Buchanan County Fairgrounds for the 2nd Annual Indee Zombie Run. Runners and zombies representing over 60 communities in Iowa and surrounding states participated in the 5K obstacle course, with the youngest participant being 14 years old and the oldest being 62. Of the 345 runners who participated, 227 survived and 118 were infected. The best time of 19:01 was earned by Justin Hajek of Marion. Runners received two flags at the beginning of the race, representing lives. If zombies pulled all flags, runners became infected, and no longer qualified for sur-

vivor awards. An extra life did become available to those who were registered or became registered the day of the race as organ donors, through a partnership with the Iowa Organ Donor Network. Post-race, runners and zom-

bies alike were invited to an apocalyptic after party at the open-air pavilion located on the fairgrounds with food, drinks, and music. Awards were given to the best dressed male and female zombies, along with medals for the surviving and besttimed runners. Proceeds from the Indee Zombie Run beneﬁt the Buchanan County Fair Association and Independence Area Chamber of Commerce. For information, visit www.indeezombierun.com (Courtesy Photos)

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Vocal music teacher Than Chesher and instrumental music teacher Ron Landis presented a preliminary proposal for the 2016 music trip to the East Buchanan (EB) School Board meeting held Oct. 14. Although dates and itinerary details are yet to be ﬁnalized, the board approved their plan to travel to Nashville and Memphis in March 2016. Chesher estimates 64 students will participate, with one chaperone required for every four students. Cost for the trip will be approximately $700 per student. Proposed destinations include Ryman Auditorium and a master class at Vanderbilt University. Previously, Landis had traveled with another school music group to the area. He shared that visiting President Andrew Jackson’s home, a studio Elvis Presley had recorded in, and the Gibson guitar factory are also possible destination sites. Chesher said students just completed a fundraiser and another one is scheduled for this winter. The choir will sing the national anthem at the Black Hawks hockey game Nov. 15 as part of another fundraiser; contact Chesher for ticket information, 319-935-3367. Chesher noted All State Auditions will be held Oct. 25 at West Delaware and seventh grader Austin Cook was accepted to sing in the Opus Honor Choir on Nov. 20. In other business, middle school First Lego League coach Clair Franzen gave a report to the board regarding progress of the elementary and middle school (grades 6-7) teams. Story continues on page 26.

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During their regular Monday Buchanan County Board of Supervisors meeting, Ellen Gaffney, Ralph Kremer and Gary Gissel approved several monthly departmental reports. Roadside Management Director Sherlyn Hazen informed the board that the new hydro-seeder had arrived and she had spent two days seeding roadsides. Seeding will continue as weather permits. Spraying of roadsides is done for the year, except for some minor hand spraying for noxious weeds. Tree trimming also continues. Community Services Director Julie Davison shared her report. Case management remains steady; the department has had some discharges. Currently there are two employees who are doing social work for the whole region, due to the fact there are a couple counties in the recently formed East Central Mental Health Services Region that do not have social workers. This employee time will be billed to the East Central Region and Buchanan County will be reimbursed. Story continues on page 26.

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