Tyler and Ashley Manning of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Colton James Manning, born August 2, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Madison (10) and Liam (2).
Grandparents are Sue Guyer of Waukon, Jeff Brink and Bobbie Young of Waukon, and Tim and Laurie Manning of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Arnold and Deb Guyer of Clermont, Kathy and George Brainard of Waukon, and Harold and Linda Everson of De Soto, WI.
The shocking extreme weather of late comes as no surprise to scientists who warned for decades that we are heading toward climate catastrophe.
“These extremes are something we knew were coming,” Christian conservative and climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe recently told the Washington Post. “The suffering that is here and now is because we have not heeded the warnings sufficiently.”
Those warnings go back to 1988 when Iowa native and then-NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen testified before Congress that “we can ascribe with a high degree of confidence a cause and effect relationship between the greenhouse effect and observed warming.’’
I would like to express my sincere concern about the decision to reduce the amount of time the park ranger spends at Yellow River State Forest. As a local resident and someone who not only currently frequents the park, but also grew up going to the park, this is very concerning to me for a number of reasons.
I am worried about things getting out of control and people not treating Yellow River with respect if there is not a ranger around. My husband and I have recently returned from a trip around the U.S. spent staying at National Forest and BLM land in our camper. I saw this time and time again: When there was no ranger present, we would arrive at campsites that had trash everywhere, bullet holes on the signs, and people target shooting in places they are not supposed to.
During a TV interview, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson gave herself an A for her job performance as Iowa’s First District Representative. Hinson claimed she was working hard to support infrastructure. This claim would be admirable if it were true, but it is not.
Hinson has been a vocal opponent of the infrastructure bill “Invest in America Act.” In fact, Hinson voted against the “Invest in America Act” which recently passed the U.S. House.
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September 17: Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP)
Natural Nitrogen for Crop Production by LuAnn Rolling, District Conservationist
Dr. Christine Jones, one of the world’s preeminent microbiologists from Australia, wrote an article titled Nitrogen: the double-edged sword, in which she says that nitrogen is a component of protein and DNA and as such, is essential to all living things. She states that prior to the Industrial Revolution, around 97% of the nitrogen supporting life on earth was fixed biologically. Over the last century, intensification of farming, coupled with a lack of understanding of soil microbial communities, has resulted in reduced biological activity and an increased application of industrially produced forms of nitrogen to agricultural land.
This new publication provides a basic understanding of the major crops grown in Iowa
Growing successful field crops is a science, one that is learned and improved upon with years of experience. But sometimes it just makes sense to start with the basics. That’s the approach of a new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach called the Field Crop Production Handbook.
This 144-page handbook provides a general overview of the essential aspects of producing field crops in Iowa. It focuses on the basics of crop establishment, but also on care and harvest, as well as the impacts on soil, water and wildlife.
“The handbook is useful for people who are new to agriculture or may be joining the family farm and want to get reacquainted with some of the basics of crop production,” said Erin Hodgson, professor and extension specialist in entomology at Iowa State University.
Practical Farmers of Iowa has released a new cover crop app designed to help farmers easily locate cover crop seed, services and suppliers in time for fall 2021 planting decisions. The app, Find Cover Crops, is free to download and use, and is available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
“Whether farmers are looking to source cover crop seed or hire someone to seed their cover crop, the Find Cover Crops app can help,” says Rebecca Clay, PFI’s strategic initiatives and agronomy coordinator.
“Not everyone has the equipment or supplies to seed cover crops themselves – and harvest time gets busy quickly. Having an app that connects farmers instantly to services near them can make a big difference to ensuring they get their cover crop planted during that busy time.”
No Chamber of Commerce Banquet this year, but award winners to be recognized in Waukon Corn Days Parade
Person of the Year - Dustin Rounds ...
Dr. Dustin Rounds of Rounds Chiropractic Clinic in Waukon was selected as Waukon’s 2021 Person of the Year by the Waukon Chamber of Commerce. Pictured abovet is Dustin Rounds with his wife, Kristi (seated), and their three children, left to right, Gavin, Finn and Isabella. Nominated by several individuals, all of those nominations focused on the fundraising and community support efforts put forth by Rounds and his secretary, Casey Moen, during this past year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down or slowed many local businesses. One nomination noted that those “positive efforts created a chain reaction of hope-filled donors and recipients and put a spotlight on building up community, while promoting shopping at local businesses”.
Wild family to be honored at State Fair with “Way We Live” Award ... Members of the late Harris and Evelyn Wild family gathered for this photo above during a recent tractor pull event in honor of family member Steve Wild, who passed away in March 2019. The families of Harris and Evelyn’s sons, Richard, Randy and Robert Wild, make up Wild Brothers Farms of rural Lansing, which will be honored at the 2021 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines Monday, August 16 with the “Way We Live” Award that recognizes Iowa families for their hard work and love of farming. Submitted photo.
Wild Brothers Farms of Lansing will be recognized as one of seven recipients of the Way We Live Award at the 2021 Iowa State Fair. The family will be honored in an award ceremony Monday, August 16 at 11:45 a.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
The Way We Live Award recognizes Iowa families for their hard work and love of farming. Each family exemplifies a dedication to animal agriculture and strong farm values. Entry form nominations included a description of how living on a farm and choosing the farming occupation shaped the nominee’s farm family life. Seven families were chosen out of 69 entries from a variety of commodities and areas in Iowa.
Allamakee County Treasurer Jennifer O’Neill would like to remind the public that all services related to driver’s license, identification cards and testing are by appointment only at the Allamakee County Treasurer’s office in the Allamakee County Courthouse at 110 Allamakee Street in Waukon. Following the lead of the State of Iowa, no walk-ins will be allowed for these services.
To schedule an appointment for any services related to driver’s license, identification cards or testing, contact the Allamakee County Treasurer’s office by phone at 563-568-3793 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
