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DNR Looking for Help with Annual Turkey Survey
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help with its wild turkey production survey for July and August. John Lorenzen, with the DNR Office in Lewis, says participants are to note the date and the county where the turkey was seen, mark down if it is an adult female or male, and indicate the number of poults present. Lorenzen says the DNR uses the information to gauge next year’s population in part by nest success.
Iowa DNR issues water advisory for Lake Manawa, Prairie Rose Lake
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising against swimming in Lake Manawa, along with 14 other beaches across the state. The DNR says swimming is not recommended in Lake Manawa because of E. coli concerns. Swimming is not advised in Prairie Rose Lake near Harlan in Shelby County; the same is true for Blue Lake in Lewis and Clark State Park across the Missouri River from Decatur, Neb.
13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids
A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out. But Iowa and 12 other states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as “welfare” and their unwillingness to cover administrative […] The post 13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Iowa Project AWARE Begins Cleanup Of Skunk River This Week
Over the next week, hundreds of volunteers are canoeing across the Skunk River in the KCII listening area as part of the Iowa Project AWARE annual river cleanup. An acronym for A Watershed Awareness River Expedition, Iowa Project AWARE began with the DNR in 2003 before moving to the non-profit N-Compass Incorporated. Event Director, Nina Marquardt shared the mission of their efforts with KCII. “Iowa Project AWARE is a volunteer river cleanup organization that goes to a different river in Iowa every year by canoe and clean up all of the visible trash and recycle as much as possible. We tent camp together at night and then in the evenings we hold educational programs in camps.”
SMCH Contributed Over $31 Million To Local Economy In 2023
According to a recent Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) study, Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) in Lake City contributed over $31 million to the local economy in 2023. CEO Linn Block says, “This hospital is more than just bricks and mortar; it’s the backbone of our local economy. As the largest employer in Calhoun County, we circulate millions of dollars back into our community, supporting local businesses, homes, and education.” IHA’s data shows the hospital generated 464 jobs with a payroll and benefits tally of $19.6 million. Block notes SMCH’s contributions extend beyond financial impacts. The hospital sponsors local events, school activities, non-profit fundraisers, and more. They also host wellness initiatives, such as blood drives, monthly clinics, and walk-in flu shot clinics. The hospital even supports local events like the SMCH Two-Mile Fun Run and Lake City Western Days Rodeo. In addition to the hospital’s economic impact, they also provided nearly a quarter-million dollars in charity care, which covered 110 patients who could not afford the cost of necessary medical procedures. A link to IHA’s full breakdown of hospitals’ economic impact throughout the state is included with this story on our website. Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more from other local healthcare facilities in upcoming newscasts.
Farmland Leasing Meeting Scheduled in Storm Lake
The Buena Vista County Extension Office will be hosting a farmland leasing meeting next month. The meeting on Tuesday, August 6th will begin at 9am at the BV Extension Office at 701 Seneca Street in Storm Lake. The meeting will last approximately two-and-a-half hours, and will be facilitated by Alexis Stevens, who is an ISU Extension and Outreach farm and agriculture business management specialist.
City Of Carroll Plans Mosquito Spraying For July 11, July 18
The City of Carroll has announced the upcoming schedule for planned mosquito spraying in town for the next two weeks. According to the Public Works Department, ultra-low volume spraying will commence during the early evening on Thursday, July 11, weather permitting. The entirety of the city is expected to be covered by these procedures. A second round of spraying is planned for next week, on Thursday, July 18. Crews will follow a similar schedule and application process. The aerosols dispensed during mosquito spraying are generally considered safe for humans and pets, but individuals with respiratory issues may wish to stay inside while crews are working. Residents with questions can contact Carroll City Hall at 712-792-1000.
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