2015 Laurens-Marathon Homecoming King & Queen Crowned!The votes are in and the 2015 Homecoming King & Queen were announced at coronation held this afternoon. Caitlin Rohrbaugh, daughter of Rob Rohrbaugh and Lorri Rohrbaugh of Laurens was crowned Queen. Kurtis Conlin, son of Mary & Ray Conlin of Laurens was crowned King. Laurens-Marathon will dismiss school at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, September 25 due to Homecoming Parade at Pocahontas. The parade begins at 2:30 p.m. The Homecoming game vs. East Sac begins at 7 p.m. in Pocahontas.
2015 L-M Homecoming Court L-R: Rhianna Aschenbrenner, Brandon Litwiller, Queen Caitlin Rohrbaugh, King Kurtis Conlin, Destini Oehlertz and Nick Zurek.
2015 L-M Homecoming Queen Caitlin Rohrbaugh and King Kurtis Conlin.
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Pocahontas County Hometown Pride Bus Tour to be Held on September 26 A Pocahontas County Hometown Pride bus tour and celebration of completed projects in the nine Hometown Pride communities is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 – 3 pm. The air-conditioned bus will travel to each of the nine communities to view the projects implemented by the Hometown Pride Committees during the past three years of the Hometown Pride program. The public is invited to participate in the bus tour. Reservations for the tour are required by Sept. 23 and may be made by calling Helen Beneke at 712-335-3871. Hometown Pride Committee members will ride along on the bus and explain the projects completed in their communities. The bus tour will begin in Pocahontas and travel to the following communities: Gilmore City, Rolfe, Plover, Havelock, Laurens, Varina, Fonda, Palmer and then return to Pocahontas. Lunch will be served in Laurens which is also celebrating Fall Fest on Sept. 26. Keep Iowa Beautiful’s Hometown Pride Program began in Pocahontas County in 2012. Now in its fourth year of the fi ve year program, the Hometown Pride Program provides technical and fi nancial resources to implement projects in each of the nine communities. Over $600,000 has been received from grants and donations to complete 107 projects throughout Pocahontas County. Tour participants will see fi rst-hand a variety of projects completed in each of the nine communities during the bus tour. Make your reservation today.
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Laurens Volunteer Firefi ghter Association Pancake BreakfastDear Friends:October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week. This is the time of the year to remind you to check your homes and business establishments for possible fi re hazards. Also please take time to check your smoke detectors to make sure they work and to change the batteries in the detectors. This should be done twice a year to insure that they work should you need them. Do you own a fi re extinguisher? These also need to be checked at least once a year to keep them in working order. If you are unsure how to check them, just ask any fi refi ghter and we will either explain how to check them or if you prefer, check them for you. These are such simple things, but could become very important in an emergency. The Laurens Volunteer Firefi ghter Association would like to invite you and your family to visit the Fire Station on Sunday, Oct. 4th. We will be serving pancakes and sausages from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. or later, if need be. While you are visiting with us, please take a look at the equipment that has been purchased with your tremendous support over the years. I am sure you will fi nd it very interesting. We are once again asking for your help, as with all things from time to time our equipment needs to be up-dated. Many of the things used by the Fire Department were purchased by your generous donations and we are very proud of the equipment we have. This year all proceeds from the Breakfast will go towards purchasing new SCBA’s. We are asking that you place your donations, whether large or small, in the enclosed envelope and mail it to the Fire Department or better yet, bring it with you on Oct. 5th and spend a little time with us. Our annual pancake breakfast has always been a great success thanks to the wonderful support of our community. It is great to live in a community where people respect and care about each other, making it much easier to be a volunteer. Thank you for your continued support and thank you in advance for your contribution.
Pat MurrayFire Chief
Hunger Progrm at the LibraryKate & Gen from the FoodBank of Iowa came and talked to about 19 people who wanted to learn about hunger in our area. After they told about their different successes and programs, they discussed current local projects such as our food pantries and the Caring Lunches with community members that were present. There was an exchange of ideas about how FoodBank can help to improve these resources. Contact the Library if you want to get involved - we can put you in touch with the right people!
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Rain Garden Planted in Front of Fisher HydraulicsOn two recent evenings, members of the Laurens Hometown Pride Committee, four Fisher Hydraulics employees, and two volunteers planted a rain garden in one of the ditches that borders Fisher Hydraulics on Highway 10. A rain garden is a shallow depression that is planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses and collects rainwater runoff from impervious areas like roofs, driveways, parking lots, and walkways. A rain garden is designed to withstand extremes of moisture and concentrations of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, that are found in storm water runoff and stops this water from reaching the sewer system. The Hometown Pride Committee received a grant from Iowa Living Roadways in order to complete this project. City employees dug out the existing white rock and prepared the bed for the new plants. Those helping plant and mulch were Hometown Pride Committee members Doc Van Genderen, Shirley McKiernan, Julie Potter, Barb Smith, Peg Milton, and John Pohlman; Fisher Hydraulics employees Cathy Fuchs, Diane Harrison, Theresa Benjamin, and Tom Richardson; and
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volunteers Sammy Smith and Don Hertz. Jeff Jensen, of Trees Forever, provided guidance with plant placement and also helped with the planting. Plants weren’t even in the ground yet and butterfl ies were making their way from plant to plant. Hopefully, this will help improve the “curb appeal” of the Highway 10 corridor that goes through Laurens. Many thanks to everyone who prepared the ditch, helped plant and mulch, and to Fisher Hydraulics for volunteering to water the plants. Hometown Pride is always looking for new members. If you would be interested in giving back to Laurens and volunteering your time to help Laurens be a better place, please contact Barb Smith at City Hall or just come to a meeting. We meet the second Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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Sentimental Swing Dance Tom Steinkoenig’s “Sentimental Swing” Band will perform a dance/concert at Rides Bar & Grill, 723 South 31st St., Fort Dodge on Friday, September 25 from 7-10 p.m. This is sponsored by Iowa Central Community College. Admission charge is $10 per person. Sentimental Swing is a dance band playing music from the big band era including swing, foxtrots, waltzes and polkas. Also, open to the public for singles and couples. Call 515-574-1292 with questions.
Get Ready for the Holidays! The Fonda Arts Center will be hosting Storm Lake’s Sugar Bowl Gift Shop, Thursday, October 1st at 6:00 p.m. for a presentation of “Creative Gift Wrapping and Gift Giving”. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, at the Fonda Arts Center, on the Northwest corner of Fourth & Main Streets in Fonda. As always, free admission, free refreshments!
Birth Announcement Chris and Molly (Perkins) Seaboch (both formerly of Laurens) are the proud parents of a daughter, Katelyn Marie, born September 1st at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames. She weighed 7 lbs, 1 oz. and was 20 in. long.Grandparents are Larry and Sonja Perkins of Laurens, and Mike and Kay Seaboch of Nevada, IA (formerly of Laurens).
Active Older Adults' Fair A Free Active Older Adults' Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Iowa Central Community College's East Campus, 2031 Quail Avenue, Fort Dodge. Registration begins at 8:30. Exhibit Browsing will be from 8:30 - 10:30, 9:00 Katie Averill will give presentation on JOY of Reading, 10:30 will be opening remarks, 10:45, Vintage Toys with Don Anderson of Humboldt, 11:45 - Break, Noon - 12:30 Lunch will be provided by Iowa Central Community College Culinary Arts' students, and from 12:45-1:45 Mike Zahm, Teller of Tall Tales, Poet and Songwriter will entertain. Sponsors for the event include: Iowa Central Community College, UnityPoint Health, Friendship Haven, Foster Grandparents, and Marian Home and Village. To register for lunch call: 515-574-1292 or 574-1293.
Do You Know a Griller!?Do you know a griller? You know - the master of the grill, the king (or queen) of the bbq sauce....a griller. Let them know about the GREAT BBQ contest that the Laurens Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring for the fourth year! There are prizes to be earned - not to mention bragging rights! Go to www.laurenschamber.com to see how simple it is to register!
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LAURENS FALL FESTIVALCome out and support the new swimming pool fund!
Saturday, September 26th Lunch at the Fire Station: 12–2 p.m. (free will donation)
Hayrack rides by the city park: 1–4 p.m. ($3.00 each or 2/$5.00)
Face Painting in the city park in the afternoonALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE NEW POOL FUND
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS may be sent to:Laurens Pool Project, c/o City of Laurens272 North 3rd Street, Laurens, IA 50554
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Wednesday, September 30 Lunch Speical French Dip, Cheesy potatoes, Salad
Every Thursday night 5 -8 p.m.Personal pizzas made fresh--select your toppings!
Danny Whitson will be at the Silver Dollar Friday, Sept. 25th 9 p.m.-1 a.m. ~ Help celebrate Fall Fest!
Special for Friday night, September 18th
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Serving begins at 5 p.m.
Come out and enjoy supper with us!
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At the Library with Glenda MulderSeptember 24, 2015
Oh my! What fun we have had at out Monday morning Tot Times! I think our patrons must have missed it as much as we did – we had a total of 28 kids and caregivers that fi rst week! It was a little crazy, but it was that good kind of crazy that makes you look forward to the next time. These Tot Times will continue at 10 a.m. throughout the school year. New novels this week include: Dishing the Dirt by M.C. Beaton, End Game by Catherine Coulter, Scam by Janet Evanovich, Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff, Corridors of the Night by Anne Perry, Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash, Devoted in Death by J.D. Robb and Make Me by Lee Child. In nonfi ction we got Al Roker’s book with the longest title ever: The storm of the century: tragedy, heroism, survival, and the epic true story of America's deadliest natural disaster: the great Gulf hurricane of 1900. See what I mean? That title is so long it took 2 colons! I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. The book we had originally ordered in memory of Bill Peterson was cancelled, but when the kids book Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa arrived, I knew it was the perfect substitute. I’m pretty sure that Vicky Reuter will agree. Come, give it a read and see if you do too! Monday evening our Book Club will meet to discuss “Sacred Acre” by Mark Tabb. The shooting of Parkersburg coach Ed Thomas is almost one of those “Where were you when you heard the news?” moments for Iowans. I think we will have a great discussion. Hope you can join us at 7 p.m.!
Event Calendar• Tot Time every Monday at 10 a.m.• Tell Me a Yarn Mondays 5-7 p.m.
• Writers Free for All is 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
• Book Club is 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
• Card Making is the 4th Tuesday of the month
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October WeddingAl and Theresa Sandvig of Laurens are pleased to annouce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Sandvig, to Eric Japenga, son of Mike and Linda Japenga of San Tan Valley, AZ. Amber is employed by Eastern Iowa Veterinary Specialty Center in Cedar Rapids. Eric is employed by Clickstop of Urbana. An October 3 wedding will take place in Cedar Rapids. The couple will reside in Marion.
Thank You!On behalf of the Lorena Sernett family, we want to thank you for your kindness and generosity. Thank you so much for the prayers, words of comfort, the beautiful fl owers and plants, the lovely cards and memorials. The outpouring of sympathy and support has been overwhelming. A special “Thank You” to Father Francis for his weekly visits to the care center, Monsignor Michael Sernett, Father Francis, Father Sefcik and Father Gerald for the wonderful mass and celebration in honor of Lorena. Thank you to the ladies of Sacred Heart Rosary Society for the delicious funeral dinner, and thank you most of all to the staff at the Laurens Care Center who were wonderful caregivers to Lorena for the past four years. Every hug, and expressions of sympathy have been truly appreciated.
Ken and Mary Kliegl and the Sernett and Hoetchler families
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Pocahontas County Bus TourSaturday, September 26, 2015
Celebrate the projects completed in three years in the nine communities of Pocahontas County!
9am -Meet at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) parking lot (corner of HWY 3 & 4)
3pm - completion of tourAir conditioned bus
Cost: $5.00 (lunch in Laurens during Fall Fest Event & refreshments during the bus tour)
Call Helen Beneke for reservations: 335-3871
Tour is sponsored by the Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission, the Pocahontas County Leadership
Program, and the Hometown Pride committees.
The couple is registered at Target, Macy's & Heart ‘n Home
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If you are interested in participating in the UDMO Walk on September 27th
please contact the Laurens United Methodist Church
@ 841-4476.
You can walk/run either a 1K, 3K or 5K.
Proceeds go to help support UDMO programs.
This Walk is in collaboration with
UDMO’s 50th Anniversary!
Pocahontas County Historical Museum will be OpenPocahontas County Historical Museum will be open during the Laurens Fall Fest on Saturday,September 26 from 12-5.
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For Sale
Services
Home/business cleaning done by the hour, available most afternoons and select evenings. $15/hr. Supplies not provided. 712.389.4509
Real Estate Taxes Are DueFirst half real estate, mobile home, drainage and special assessment taxes are due September 30, 2015. After September 30, 2015, interest of 1-1/2% per month will apply to any unpaid taxes. Please provide the payment stubs from the tax statements received in August to insure proper credit. You may also deposit your payments in the Pocahontas County payment drop-box, which is located at the east exit driveway of the north courthouse parking lot. You may also pay online at www.iowatreasuers.org by using a credit card or e-check.
Thank you for your payment!Sarah WinklerPocahontas County Treasurer
For Sale: Cured fi rewood $1 each; wwii with many games $100 OBO. Call: (712) 845-4212.
Do you need help cleaning your home? If so, give me a call! I’ve had my own cleaning business for 13 years. Call Bonnie Olson at: (712) 841-6642.
101st Birthday! Lester Schultz will turn 101 on Sunday, September 27. His family would like you to join us in celebrating his birthday with a card shower! Cards can be sent to him at: Lester Schultz, Laurens Care Center, 304 E. Veterans Rd., Laurens, IA 50554.
All You Can Eat PancakesEveryone is invited to an "All You Can Eat Pancakes" fundraiser for the Albert City Library Friends Group on Sunday, September 27th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Albert City-Truesdale School lunchroom. $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 years old and under. There will be little sausages, orange drink, and coffee served. Come, enjoy a great meal and give the "Cook" in your life a break and help the Friends provide more programs and extras for the library!
Food Shelf Open New Hope Baptist Church at the corner of Olive and Byron in Laurens has a free food shelf and anyone in need is invited to come and take what they would like. The church is open from 5-7 p.m. every Sunday and from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Call Katie at (712)204-9507 or e-mail: [email protected] with questions.
Laurens Genies to Meet The Laurens Genies will meet Friday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Laurens Public Library. Grace Hertz will present the program about “Genealogical Book & Magazine Resources”. Roll Call for the meeting will be “Share one (or more) of your favorite genealogy resources”. Anyone who is interested in family research and genealogy is cordially invited to attend.
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Excellent attendance, willingness to learn, work well with others, good math skills, overtime when needed, able to be certified on pallet jack & fork lift
Pick up application at: Jack Links, Inc. 210 North 1st Street Laurens, IA 50554 Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm JOIN THE #1 MEAT SNACK TEAM
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Must have a license and be dependable. Apply at the
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Services Held Recently for Phil GriswoldPhillip LeRoy Griswold was born in Larimer, Iowa June 20, 1934 to Clarence and Isobel (Hathaway) Griswold. He passed away at his home in Florissant, Colorado September 12, 2015 at the age of 81. He had been in failing health for some time. Phillip grew up on a farm near Orient, Iowa and graduated from Zion High School. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Navy, serving the USS LSMR409 battleship during the Korean War. Upon separation from the Navy, he returned to Orient, Iowa and went to work at the power plant in Creston, IA. In 1956 he married Patricia Case and they made their home in Orient, before moving to Atlantic, lA, where he was employed with Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. In 1963 he was transferred to Laurens, IA where he and his wife were eventually divorced. In September, 1973 he was united in marriage to Nancy Hamilton Nieman. They made their home in Laurens until 1999, when they retired as schoolbus drivers and moved to Florissant, Colorado. Phillip was a former member of
the United Methodist Church in Laurens, the Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. He served on the Laurens City Council,
and for 20 years, he was a member of the Laurens Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a Cubmaster for the Laurens Cub Scouts. He later joined the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, and for a short time was the leader of the CYO. In Florissant he was a member of Our Lady of the Woods Catholic
Church, The Knights of Columbus, and the VFW Post #11411. Phillip was an avid camper and he and his wife wintered in Texas one year, and wintered at the Blue Star RV Park in Apache Junction for 10 years. He and his wife traveled all over the United States and Canada, and some European countries. He loved playing cards, being with his grandchildren, and woodworking, making some furniture for his grandchildren. He was very talented and built his home in Laurens, and also built a playhouse for his grandchildren in Florissant. Phil is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughter, Janet Cain, of Braymer, Missouri; an adopted son, Lyle (Molly) Griswold, Madrid, Iowa; step-sons, Lyle Nieman, Hamilton, Missouri; Mike (Dawn) Nieman, Culpeper, Virginia; and
Joe Nieman of Grand Junction, Colorado; two sisters, June (Paul) Ryan, Apache Junction, AZ; Kay Puscas, Creston, IA; and one brother, Dave (Jean) Griswold, of Castle Rock, CO.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, step-dauqhter-in-law, Kimberly Nieman; and brother-in-law, Jack Puscas. A funeral Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church in Woodland Park, CO on Friday, September 18, 2015, with cremains being placed in Florissant, CO.
Please plan to attend the Laurens Volunteer
Firefighters Association’s annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on October 4th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Come and enjoy a great
breakfast and support your local Firefighters!
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WHAT: Hippie Hustle 5k Walk/Run. Come dressed
in your best hippie attire and enjoy the fun! Special prize will be given to the BEST DRESSED!
WHERE: Peterson, IA– Starting on Main Street
ending on East 4th Street.
WHEN: October 3rd, 2015
Registration from 7:15-7:45a.m.
Race begins at 8:00a.m.
For registration form or more information please contact us at 712-732-8120 or [email protected]
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Winners will be announced following the race. Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for Men’s and Women’s category. Special Prize for BEST DRESSED! We will only be
keeping times for 1st-3rd in each category. If you would like to keep track of your time, please bring your own personal timing equipment.
Please register by 9/16/15 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
WAIVER: I hereby release CAASA, The Hippie Hustle 5K organizers, sponsors, officials, and any other coordinating group or member associated with this event from any claim of damage or injury resulting from my participation in or traveling to or from this race. I further state that I am in proper physical condition to compete in this race. Signature _________________________________________ Date:_________________ Signature required (parent or guardian under 18 years of age)
WHAT: Hippie Hustle 5k Walk/Run. Come dressed in your best hippie attire and enjoy the fun! Special prize will be given to the BEST DRESSED!
WHERE: Peterson, IA– Starting on Main Street ending on East 4th Street.
WHEN: October 3rd, 2015
Registration from 7:15-7:45a.m.
Race begins at 8:00a.m.
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Church
This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchWed., Sept. 23rd:Finance Committee meeting @ 7 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 27th:Sunday School @ 9:10 a.m.Fellowship @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m.Laurens Area Youth Group (JH) meeting from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the First Christian Church
Wed., Sept. 30th:Book Club meets @ 9 a.m. (Wesley Room)Hands of Hope Puppet Troop resumes @ 7 p.m.
This Week at Bethany LutheranSunday: September 27, 2015Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost9:00 AM ~ SS & Confi rmation9:15 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship10:30 AM ~ Worship w/Communion2:00 PM ~ 50th Anniversary UDMO Walk6:00 PM ~ Youth Group (HS) at FCC
Tuesday: September 29, 201510:00 AM ~ Coffee w/Pastor7:00 PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal
Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s Name
Grace Lutheran Church Marathon, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Albert City & St John Lutheran Church Rural Albert City Pastor John Mayer
Sundays 9 a.m. Worship Service @ Grace Lutheran Church - Marathon
Sundays 10:30 a.m. Worship @ Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Albert City
Sundays 9:00 a.m. @ St John Lutheran Church Rural - Albert City
This Week at First Christian ChurchPastor Rev. Rita Cordell
Wednesday, Sept. 23 5-7 p.m. - Drive thru Diner
Thursday, Sept. 24 2 p.m. - Coffee with Pastor
Friday, Sept. 25 7 p.m. - AA
Sunday, Sept. 27 9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Worship 6-8 pm - High School Laurens Area Youth Group
Sacred Heart Church LaurensWeekday Mass : Friday, 8:00 AMWeekend Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM (July - October)
St. Louis Catholic Church, RoyalWeekday Mass: (Tuesday & Thursday) - 8:00 AMWeekend Mass: Sunday - 10:30 AM (July-October)
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Extension News & Advertising
Grant Writing Workshop Scheduled for October 5thA grant writing workshop is scheduled to be presented in Pocahontas on Monday, October 5 for representatives of nonprofi ts, local government and schools. Grant Writing 101, a workshop sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach -- Pocahontas County, will provide hands-on training in seeking and writing successful grant applications. The workshop will be presented from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at the Pocahontas County Extension offi ce, 305 N. Main, Pocahontas. Cost of the workshop is $30, with registration required by noon Oct. 1; call the Pocahontas County Extension offi ce at 335-3103 to register. The training will be presented by Jane Nolan Goeken, a Community and Economic Development program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Goeken has more than 27 years of successful grantwriting experience, including extensive work with a variety of federal, state, local and foundation grant programs. She has also served as a grant application reviewer and has helped set up grant award and review programs. Goeken will assist workshop participants in exploring various public and private funding sources, and provide instruction and tips on planning projects and writing successful grant applications. For more information about the workshop, contact Jane Goeken at [email protected] or 712/240-2504.
ICA Carcass Challenge Participants can Sign up until Oct. 1 The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is on the hunt for 2016 ICA Carcass Challenge entries. The Carcass Challenge, now in its fi fth year, is an ICA sponsored contest that provides Iowa cattlemen the opportunity to test the genetic performance of their feeder cattle. Proceeds generated from feeding Carcass Challenge steers help drive educational and leadership opportunities for ICA members, such as the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program and ICA feedlot and cow-calf forums. All steers are ranked in two categories: effi ciency and carcass quality. Carcass Challenge steer donors receive steer progress reports and data analysis throughout the feeding period. Steers are ranked on the “Retail Value per Days on Feed” category which scores the steers on their profi tability in the feedyard based on carcass characteristics and feed conversion. The “Carcass Merit” category ranks steers solely on grid price per pound, with discount allowances for small ribeye areas, low average daily gain, and excessive trimming. The top fi ve in each category receives an award and recognition during the awards banquet. In addition, individual awards will be given to the steers with the highest Average Daily Gain, largest Rib Eye Area, the top marbling score, and the chef award, which is for a 12-14” ribeye with the highest marbling score. Every Iowa cattle sector – seedstock, commercial cow-calf, backgrounder, and feedyard – plays a role in carcass quality. The ICA Carcass Challenge continually exemplifi es our state’s strength when it comes to cattle industry profi tability and potential using Iowa genetics and feedyard management. Right now, Iowa is well-positioned to successfully grow the beef business in our state. ICA’s Carcass Challenge is part of the effort. Commitment forms for the contest must be received by Oct. 1. Steers must be 2015 spring-born calves that weigh between 650 and 750 pounds on delivery, which will be Nov. 3 and 4. Steers must have received all their mandatory vaccinations, and be weaned for at least 21 days. Steers can be donated by individuals, county cattlemen’s associations, breed associations, and any business that would like to be involved. Details and the general guidelines about the contest are on the ICA website www.iacattlemen.org or call the ICA offi ce at 515-296-2266.
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Extension News
2016 Calendar Welcomes Guests of the GardenGardening buffs and nature lovers will fi nd planting and growing tips
Gardens are wonderful places to explore and relax. But how many other creatures are enjoying the garden’s beauty and produce? Each month, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s 2016 Garden Calendar captivates with images of visiting guests of the garden. “For many, hosting birds, butterfl ies, bees and other creatures is one of the most rewarding aspects of gardening,” said Richard Jauron, horticulture specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Desirable guests can be enticed to our gardens by providing food, water and shelter,” said Jauron. “Trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals provide food and shelter for wildlife, insects and other creatures. A nearby stream, garden pond or birdbath are sources of water. Consider leaving a part of the yard in natural state to attract bees, butterfl ies and other guests. Also, limit the use of pesticides,” Jauron said. Some guests, however, can be annoying and frustrating. Disinvite unwanted guests by depriving them of food and shelter. “Fencing and netting, for example, can be used to prevent hungry guests from eating plants in the garden,” said Jauron.
The large calendar grid offers space to plan and take notes on planting, plant growth, problems, harvest totals and other information. Tracking garden progress and recording invited or uninvited garden guests is fun and helpful. Gardening tips for the experienced gardener and novice provide reminders for a healthy and productive garden. Inside the calendar, 100 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county offi ce phone numbers and locations are listed to easily request help from ISU Extension and Outreach horticulture experts and resources. Cost for this year’s calendar is $7 each.
Pocahontas County Afterschool Programs to be OfferedIowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County and Pocahontas County Conservation will partner to offer a once a month after school program at the Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Laurens Marathon Elementary School, Fonda Public Library, and the Rolfe Public Library. The programs will be the same, so children will need to sign up for just one location. Each month a different educational program, hands on craft/activity, and a snack will be offered to the children. Registration forms were distributed at the schools in the county and are available at the ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County Offi ce. The program begins in October and all dates and locations are printed on the registration form. Please have your child signed up no later than October 1. For complete details or if you have any questions call 712-335-3103 or email [email protected].
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Nutrition Tip: MyPlate recommends: Start with breakfast. Eat a breakfast that helps you meet your food group needs. People who skip breakfast often weigh more. Eating a nutrient-dense breakfast may help you lose weight and keep it off.
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Nutrition Tip: MyPlate recommends: Choose vegetables rich in color! Brighten your plate with vegetables that are red, orange, or dark green. They not only taste great but also are good for you, too.
