Former Resident A Man of Courage Inspires Amputee
John VanDeWalle, 54, Graettinger, lost both legs to diabetes and now walks unaided after years of wheelchair use. A former insulin dependent diabetic, he endured multiple amputations, learned to adapt with prosthetics, and spends time inspiring others at Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines and local groups, with family support and faith guiding his resilience.
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John VanDeWalle
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Veteran's Hospital
Des Moines
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Bedell Protests Sewer Fund Refusals in Iowa
Iowa congressmen Berkley Bedell and Tom Harkin demand GAO investigation of Farmers Home Administration refusal to allocate about 110 million for rural water and sewer projects. They contest congressional intent and threaten suit if needed, noting prior vetoed funds and unresolved budget authority. The report also discusses Iowa beef farming trends, credit availability, and the continuing role of family farms in cattle production.
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Bedell
Iowa
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GAO
Berkley Bedell
Tom Harkin
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Farmers Home Administration
Harkin
Elmer Staats
General Accounting Office
Ford
Beef Breeds History Traced And The Real McCoy Link
A summary of how beef breeds evolved from Longhorn origins to the modern U S Beef industry. It traces Spanish cattle into Texas, the rise of Longhorns for hides, British bred influences like Angus Hereford Shorthorn, and the role of Joseph McCoy in creating a market by converting Abilene into a railhead in 1867.
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New World
Richard William
Iowa State University
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Texas
Southwest
William
Durham
Britain
United State
Joseph McCoy
Chicago
Abilene
Kan
Marketing Cattle Types Different
Marketing Cattle Types Different Ten or 15 years ago nearly all U.S. beef cattle were Hereford Angus or Shorthorn. Now exotic type cattle broaden options for feeders. Iowa State University extension livestock specialist Bill Zmolek says reliance on finished cattle weight as a marketing guide may miss the best time.
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U.S
Bill Zmolek
Iowa State University
Zmolek
Cattle Feeders Rethink Market Timing For Marbling Grades
Maturity affects fat deposition and marbling in beef. A feedlot steer must reach about 80 percent of mature size before fat deposits begin. Because marbling determines quality grades, feeders should market cattle when they reach the desired grade, even if weights vary, possibly selling in small groups.
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