Widow sues over accident involving Granger sellable combine
The widow of Richard Schappaugh of Woodward files a 1.5 million lawsuit in Polk County District Court against Allis-Chalmers and Geneser Implement Store Granger claiming product liability and negligence. The suit says the Allis-Chalmers Gleaner self propelled combine dropped its cornhead injuring and killing Schappaugh on Nov. 9, 1979 while he unclogged the under-part area.
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DES Moines
UPI
Woodward
Allis-Chalmers
Granger
Polk County
Sheryl Schappaugh
Richard
Schappaugh
Allis- Chalmers
Retirees own a sizable share of Iowa farmland
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Robert H. Lounsberry cites a USDA study showing retired individuals own 21.9 percent of Iowa land, second only to farmers who hold 53.6 percent. The survey details ownership by age, gender, and ownership type across the state.
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Lounsberry
Iowa
Lowa
Feeder Calf Evaluation Show Planned in Des Moines
The second annual Iowa Feeder Calf Evaluation Show will be February 15 at the Iowa Winter Beef Expo in Des Moines. Sponsored by the Black and Bridle Club of Iowa State University, the event grades calves by USDA feeder scores and projects future weight outcomes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Fairground
Iowa State University
USDA
Doug Parrett
University of Illinois
Kevin Drury
Gray Ave
Ames
Iowa Farm Bureau Public Speaking Contest Set
The Iowa Farm Bureau announces its public speaking contest for agriculture. County and district rounds run in March and April, with the state finals May 28 in Des Moines. Top district prizes cash awards. state winners receive 250, 150, and 75 dollars. Last year's winner was Doris Engstrom from Hornick.
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West Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Doris Engstrom
Hornick
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