Subsoil Moisture Levels Strong Across Iowa in Mid-April
Iowa State extension agronomist Garren Benson reports above average subsoil moisture across much of the state, especially the west, with up to 46 inches of plant available moisture since November at about 50 sites. Most areas hold eight inches or more, aiding crop prospects pending May weather and timely planting. delays could lower yields.
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Ames
Iowa
Garren Benson
Extension Agronomist
Iowa State University
Iowa State
Plymouth
Woodbury
Monona
Fremont
Benson
Soil insects need early attention in home gardens
With the surge in home gardening, act before planting to curb grubs and rootworms. County Extension Director Jim Frier advises applying chlordane or diazinon after plowing, following labels, and avoiding consecutive-year use of chlordane. Diazinon and chlordane formulations differ. apply amounts per 1,000 square feet and incorporate into the top soil. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT Pa UPI Five family members perished in a two story home fire, a 6 year old survived.
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Jim Frier
Frier
South
Williamsport, Pa
UPI
Bicentennial Planning Meeting Set for Cedar Rapids
A one day informational meeting for Area 10 Bicentennial committee officials is planned May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Joint County Building Cedar Rapids. Sponsored by the Mid American Bicentennial Commission and the Joint County School System. Speakers include John Bousley Donald Canney Fayne Glessner Robert Dillion Robert Faxon and Murray Goodman. Afternoon sessions will cover small group projects and organizational matters.
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Joint County
Sixth Street
Cedar Rapids
Mid-American Bicentennial Commission
Joint County School System
John Bousley
Area School Board
Donald Canney
Fayne Glessner
Linn County
Robert Dillion
Robert Faxon
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Murray Goodman
State
Three area traffic accidents investigated by sheriffs officers
Washington sheriff officers investigated three traffic accidents in early May. Harold Boyd lost control on highway 92 west of West Chester on May 1, his car rolled over and he was treated for head cuts. May 3 saw Larry Drayfahl and Ernie Meierotte collide at highways 1 and 92 after Drayfahl failed to yield. he was charged. A May 4 incident near an underpass involved Cheryle Salladay whose car went off the road and down an embankment after being forced by an oncoming vehicle. no overturn occurred.
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Washington
Harold Leslie Boyd
West Chester
Highway 92
Boyd
Larry Dennis Drayfahl
Ernie Andrew Meierotte
Fort Madison
Drayfahl
Ft. Madison
Cheryle Ann Salladay
Wapello
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