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Monday, February 6
 Ice Conditions Continue to Deteriorate
 2011 Iowa Traffic Fatality Number Lowest Since 1944
Iowa
Road
Conditions
Today's Obituaries
Friday, February 3
 Delaware County Supervisors Schedule Hearing for Lake Delhi Funding
 Iowa House Panel Approves Ban on Traffic Cameras
 Retail Gasoline Prices Jump 10 Cents in Iowa
Wine & Dine Your Sweetheart for Free this Year
Thursday, February 2
 Ryan Woman Accused of Killing Husband Accepts Plea Deal
Super Bowl Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
 Spring Fever in Full Swing - Campsite Reservations Available Soon
Wednesday, February 1
Safe Hunting Year in Iowa - For Most
 Crude Oil Down for Third Straight Week
Tuesday, January 31
2012 Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
 Norovirus Outbreaks Continue in Iowa
Monday, January 30
Nine Communities Selected for Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants
Wellness Doesn't Have to Stop at Work
Friday, January 27
Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Two Free-Range Missouri Deer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Thursday, January 26
Men Injured in Explosion at Peosta Home File Lawsuit
"Chickadee Check-Off" Got a Boost in the 2010 Tax Season
Iowa Department of Health: Flu Season Starts Out Slowly
Wednesday, January 25
American Legion Sponsoring "Illusions of Elvis" March 10 in Manchester
 Iowa Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.6 Percent
Projects in State Parks Help Returning Veterans Learn News Skills
Tuesday, January 24
 Dubuque Man Arrested Following Altercation in Dyersville
Application and Renewal Process for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Changing January 30
Economic Development Board Announces Action to Generate Jobs
Monday, January 23
Man Found Dead After Standoff in Dubuque
Dyersville Among Towns Selected for 2012 Community Visioning Program
Crude Oil Down For Second Straight Week; Natural Gas Down
Friday, January 20
 Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
Apply Now for DNR Grant to Help Improve Your Local Lake, River or Stream
Thursday, January 19
New Field of Dreams Owner Makes Pitch to State Lawmakers
 Farmers’ Internet Use Detailed in 2011 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Live Healthy Iowa’s 100 Day Wellness Challenge Kicks Off January 23
Wednesday, January 18
 Regular Deer Seasons End: Harvest of Nearly 113,000 Animals
$100,000 in Grants Available to Enhance Swine Industry
Tuesday, January 17
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by February 1
Iowa Tourism Office Releases 2012 Iowa Travel Guide
Monday, January 16
Senator Hancock Introduces Bill for Lake Delhi Funding
Motor Fuels Rise; Crude Oil Down; Heating Fuels Steady
 State Volunteer Leaders Challenge Iowans to Serve on MLK Holiday
Friday, January 13
Asbury Man in Critical Condition Following Shooting
 One Injured in Crash on Highway 38 in Delaware County
Biodiesel and Ethanol Fuels Marketing Awards Announced
Major U of I Flood Recovery Projects Move Forward with Additional Funding
Thursday, January 12
Dyersville Man Arrested on Harassment, Reckless Driving Charges
Dust off Your Winter Driving Skills for Winter Storm
Local Dairy Days Feature Profitable Dairy Practices January 16 - February 9
Wednesday, January 11
Rainbow Trout for 2013 Are Being Spawned Now
Iowa Learning Farms’ Webinar Focuses on Farmer Identity
 Governor Branstad Delivers 2012 Condition of the State
Tuesday, January 10
Manchester Police Investigating Widner Drug Break In
Salt Brine Applied on Sunny Afternoons Helps Fight Slippery Overnight Frost
Natural Gas Prices Down, Crude Oil Up
Monday, January 9
Dundee Woman Killed in Accidental Shooting
Iowa’s Eligibility for Extended Unemployment Decreases with Lower Unemployment
IDPH: January is Radon Action Month
Friday, January 6
State Climatologist Releases 2011 Weather Summary
Final Deer Season Begins January 11
Thursday, January 5
State Support Sought For Field Of Dreams and Ballpark Heaven Project
 MyEntre.net Webinar: Harvesting Value Through Pricing
Wednesday, January 4
Former UNItix Assistant Director Charged with Felony Theft
Oil Up Sharply on West Texas Intermediate; Propane Down for Second Straight Week
Tuesday, January 3
Hunter Injured Friday Hunting Deer in Delaware County
Iowa State University Named a Military-Friendly School
UNI Professors Awarded $425,000 to Study Imbalance in Child Welfare System
Monday, January 2
 Dyersville Man Killed in Highway 20 Accdient
UIU Announces Competition for Full-Tuition Scholarships
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families to the Environment
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Groan of the Day
Three
small kids were bragging about how tough they were. “I’m so tough”,
said the first little boy, “that I can wear out a pair of shoes in a
week.”
The second little boy said, “I’m so tough, I can wear out a pair of jeans in a day.”
“That’s nothing”, said the third child. “When my parents take me to see my Grandma and Grandpa, I can wear them out in an hour."
From A Joke A Day.com |
Creedence Clearwater Revisited VIP Concert for 2012 Delaware County Fair
Posted 6 February 2012
A
classic band with dozens of hits to their name is headed for Manchester
to headline the VIP concert for the 2012 Delaware County Fair. Jeannie
Domeyer, Manager of the Fair made the announcement of the VIP concert
last Friday night at Manchester’s winter edition of the First Friday @
Five. Headlining the traditional Friday night VIP concert with their
legendary American rock is Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
CCR, headlined by Stu Cook and Doug Clifford “Cosmo”, original CCR band
members, bring back the meaning of the music as they originally played
it. Having toured North America, South America, Central America, New
Zealand, Australia, Europe and Asia, knocking out audiences with
astounding concerts jam packed with songs that are still a staple of
radio and movie soundtracks, Creedence Clearwater Revisited has come a
long way. “In the beginning Cosmo and I decided that if we could
find the musicians that could capture the sound and recreate what the
music was about, we’d do it,” recalls Stu.
Creedence Clearwater Revival had over 10 hits on Billboard’s top ten
list including 5 #2 hits. No other bands have had more than that except
for Elvis Presley and Madonna. Stu and Cosmo and their band Creedence
Clearwater Revisited add a new chapter to their legacy with vibrant and
exhilarating energy and pure American spirit. As the Hollywood
Reporter’s music critic John Lappen wrote about a Creedence Clearwater
Revisited concert in Los Angeles, “Their set was an amazing list of hit
after hit that was done serious justice by the players involved.”
Seating for the VIP concert will include track seating at $60 which all
you care to eat and drink with a full meal, beverages, wait staff and
an area for dancing. Domeyer says, “This is our eleventh VIP concert,
even the rain last year couldn’t stop the fun that happens during the
concert atmosphere of VIP night at the Delaware County Fair!”
Tickets go on sale for this show on March 10th at 9:00 a.m. Tickets
will be available at the Fair office, by calling 563.927-6449 or here.
Delaware County Fair Announces Montgomery Gentry As Country Concert for 2012 Fair
Posted 2 December 2011
One
of country music’s all time great duos is headed to Manchester to
headline the Thursday Night, Country show at the 2012 Delaware County
Fair. Jeannie Domeyer, Manager of the Fair, made the announcement
that headlining the concert with their down to earth stylings and
working man’s music is Montgomery Gentry.
Two boys from Kentucky, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry served notice
to the music world as they busted on to the national scene in 1999 with
their first hit single, “Hillbilly Shoes”. They followed this
song with the release of 13 additional top 10 songs with five songs
climbing the charts all the way to number 1. Their blue collar
approach to their music hits a chord with many Americans and their
mission is to create songs that people will be able to touch and say,
“Yeah man, that song is a little bit about me.” The duo just
recently released their newest collection, aptly titled Rebels On The
Run. The first single to be release from this album, “Where I
Come From” is climbing the charts. Domeyer said, “Their new album
is the traditional Montgomery Gentry sound. It’s filled with
songs that allow you to relate with the artist. Songs people can
associate with.”
Montgomery Gentry has won a host of CMA awards including Vocal Duo of
the year and most recently the humanitarian award in 2010 for their
service to many charitable organizations.
Seating for the Montgomery Gentry concert will include track seating at
$35 or the new all inclusive courtyard seating. A fresh idea for
the 2012 Fair, this seating option includes a general admission
bleacher seat for the show, snacks, beverages, wait staff and an area
for dancing. Domeyer says, “The new seating option is aimed at giving
people an 'all inclusive' option for attending the concert. Our
fair prides itself on our "pay one price and participate in everything
inside the fair" philosophy, courtyard seating takes this to the next
level allowing the fairgoer to buy tickets, come to the fair, go
into the courtyard and have a relaxing time without have to run to get
a drink, fight the crowd for a snack or really leave the area for
anything. We have a strong desire to give our fairgoer a
fuss-free experience that is relaxing and enjoyable. We think
this seating option does just that!”
Tickets for Montgomery Gentry will go on sale at 9:00 AM December 17,
in time for Christmas. Tickets will be available at the Fair
office, by calling 563.927.6449 or at www.delawarecofair.com.
Updates and New Displays at Heartland Acres
Posted 2 November
2011
Visitors
to Heartland Acres campus have the opportunity to view several new
displays in the growing and changing museum. Continuing to keep a fresh
look and bring in additional displays is always a priority for the
staff and supporters of Heartland Acres commented Craig Johnson,
Executive Director of Heartland Acres.
Recently arrived from the State Historical Society archives in Des
Moines are two rarely seen items. A Thiemann tractor produced and
built between 1936 and 1944 in Albert City, Iowa as well a 1919 Milburn
Electric car. The car was owned and driven by Mrs. Arletta
Clarke, wife of former Iowa Governor George W. Clarke. Governor Clarke
served in from 1901 – 1909 as a member of the Iowa House or
representatives and served as speaker from 1904 - 1909. He also served
as Lieutenant Governor from 1909 – 1913 then was elected Governor in
1912 and again in 1914. The 1919 Milburn Electric could go 40
miles on a single charge.
Also arrived is a 1937 Case CCS (stands for Case Cane Special) High
Crop tractor. This tractor is on loan from Doug DeShaw from
Hopkinton, Iowa. It is one of 65 built and is now one of 15 known
survivors. Doug owns several other Case tractors and spends much
of his spare time repairing and showing antique tractors.
Heartland Acres newest display was created by Leanne Harrison and
features historical information and artifacts recounting the life of
Charlie Williams, builder and promoter of the once famous horse racing
track in Independence in the early 1890’s. What is also part of this
display is a story of the businessman and industrialist Jerome Increase
Case who founded and built the J.I. Case Corporation. Through
research by Harrison she found that Jerome Increase Case owned race
horses. One of his horses named, Jay Eye See (a play on JI Case’s
name) raced at the Independence track.
Many more stories and displays about our agricultural heritage can be seen at Heartland Acres Agribition Center.
For more information about Heartland Acres please visit www.heartlandacresusa.com or call (319) 332.0123 or see Heartland Acres on Face book.
Premier Grain Farms Donates Hay to Heartland Acres Agribition Center
Posted 6 July 2011
Heartland
Acres Agribiton Center recently received a donation of 34 round bales
of hay from Premier Grain Farms based in Walker, Iowa. Premier
Grain Farms, an innovative leader in the rapidly changing business of
grain farming, is a local, family owned farming operation, based in
Buchanan County.
The
donation came about as an opportunity for Premier Grain Farms to help
support the efforts of Heartland Acres in the farm animal displays.
Heartland Acres continues to preserve and promote the story of our
agricultural past, present and future. The donated hay will be used
throughout the coming months to support the livestock display.
Heartland
Acres Board Member, Eric Smith was excited to hear the news and was
grateful for the donation. Smith, a long time supporter of
Heartland Acres commented, “It is really nice to have an agricultural
based business like Premier Grain Farms stepping up in support of
Heartland Acres. Donations like this have a positive financial impact
for Heartland Acres and are a much needed and appreciated
donation.
For more information about Heartland Acres please visitwww.heartlandacresusa.com or call (319) 332.0123 or see Heartland Acres on Face book.
Photo Caption
Brian
Prusator, Land Management Representative for Premier Grain Farms (left)
of Walker, Iowa stands with Craig Johnson, Executive Director for
Heartland Acres, by one of the many bales of hay used at Heartland
Acres to feed their livestock. Photo Submitted
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