Iowa Counties Included in Secretarial Disaster Designation
The U S Department of Agriculture designates 62 Iowa counties including Winnebago and Kossuth for Secretarial Natural Disaster aid. Eligible farmers may obtain low interest emergency loans for drought losses since August 7 with an April 15 2013 deadline.
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Winnebago and
Kossuth Counties
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Winnebago
Kossuth
FSA
John R. Whitaker
Usda Farm Service Agency
Farm Service Agency
Farm Loan
Towa
Usda Govia
Practice What You Preach by eraa F. Scanept
An executive director urges adherence to the saying practice what you preach clarifying that actions must mirror words Keep Iowa Beautiful emphasizes cleanliness neat appearance and community improvement In a recent Iowa State Fair anecdote the speaker highlights personal and organizational example in public presentations and civic efforts
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Keep Iown Beautiful
Iowa
Practicing What You Preach At State Fair Booth
KEER Beautiful shares a personal story from the State Fair about neighborhood litter pickup and courtesy. The writer recalls parking frugally near the fairgrounds and walking four blocks to the booth while using litter grabbers. Homeowners thanked the effort, noting cleaner streets over the years. The piece links family values to ongoing community service.
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Beautiful
Varied Industries
Fairgrounds
State Cost Share Funds Now Available for Cover Crops
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced an emergency rule change to include cover crops under the Iowa Financial Incentives Program. Cost sharing is limited to 25 dollars per acre and requires NRCS specifications. local Soil and Water Conservation Districts decide availability. Public comment on the rule is open until September 11 with instructions to send to Margaret Thomson at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
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Iowa
Northey
Soil and Water Conservation District Office
NRCS
Margaret Thomson
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Wallace State
East Ninth Street
Des Moines
IowaAgriculture
Wetlands dry ahead of waterfowl seasons in Iowa
Wetlands and shallow lakes are drying due to a drought, limiting river water for pumping. Central Iowa wildlife officials warn pre-season scouting is essential as reservoirs may not refill before waterfowl season opens. The Iowa DNR will publish wetland conditions a week before opening day.
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Rick Trine
Central
Iowa
Red Rock
Carl Priebe
Nishnabotna
Riverton
West Nishnabotna
Priebe
Jenson Tract
Forney Lake
Trine
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Buffalo Center Tribune
Lakota Museum Closes for 2012 Fall Winter Season
The Lakota Museum is closed for the 2012 13 fall and winter season. Reunions alumni and citizens may schedule a tour from now until fall end. To arrange a visit contact Char Spear at 515 538 0116 or 515 886 2510.
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Char Spear
NI Students invited to library Wednesdays for movies
North Iowa Community School students may attend Buffalo Center Public Library after early release each Wednesday for a movie and popcorn. The show starts shortly after 2 p.m. with typically G or PG rated films. Call the library to learn that week's title.
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North Iowa Community School
Buffalo Center Public Library
Buffalo Center student serves on Northwestern orientation staff
Anthony Wabben, a sophomore elementary education major at Northwestern College, was among 29 students on the orientation staff preparing for the new school year. The team organized August 17 to 20 welcome events for freshmen and transfer students, including information sessions, activities, service projects, small groups, and worship. He is the son of Leslie and Jodi Wabben of Buffalo Center.
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Anthony Wabben
Northwestern College
Eubben
Northwestern
Leslie and
Jodi Wubben
Buffalo Center
Registration changes take effect for off road vehicles
Off highway vehicle renewals begin Sept 4 for 2013 with a new Iowa DNR electronic system unifying county records, past systems, and historic data. Registrations must be completed at the county recorder's office, with full vehicle details, to convert records. Two changes: renewals only during county hours and entries done by a county recorder before renewal.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
99 County Recorder
County Recorder
Rhonda Fowler
Iowa
DNA
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