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Huey helicopter rides offered in three Iowa locations over next couple of weeks, as a salute to veterans

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Carroll, Iowa) – If you’ve ever wanted to fly in a genuine, vintage, Vietnam-era helicopter, you will have your chance to do so this weekend and next. Jeff Dentlinger with Carroll County Farm Bureau Financial Services is organizing opportunities for you to purchase a flight on a Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey,” as a salute to our nation’s veterans, especially those who served in Vietnam. Dentilinger says says he is excited to see the plans coming together.

Everyone is invited to book a ride on the military helicopter in early September. Spots are limited for the three local events, in Arcadia on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5, in Carroll on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 and then Ames on Sept. 9 through Sept. 12. Dentlinger says on the weekend, there will be a flyover during the Iowa and Iowa State game.

Dentlinger adds that those who want to get an up-close look at a one of the few Huey helicopters still in service can do so before it takes off for Ames.

Photo via Friends of Army Aviation Facebook page

The cost for a ride is $80 per person. Dentlinger says there are a couple of ways to get on the list. Spots can be reserved by following the link with this story on our website, or if you know a Vietnam era veteran who maybe doesn’t have access to the internet, they can be set up by contacting the Carroll County Farm Bureau Office.

Seeing and riding on these helicopters is generally a very emotional experience for the veterans.

Dentlinger thanks all of the many sponsors who have supported this effort through the Patriot Peak Foundation, but more sponsorships are still open and details are available from Dentlinger through the phone number included with this story on our website or on the Patriot Peak Foundation Facebook or Venmo pages, also included online.

(Special Thanks to Chantelle Groves, KCIM for the story & audio)

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To book a Huey Helicopter ride: http://friendsofarmyaviation.org/foaa-event

Jeff Dentlinger: 712-792-9296

Additional info. on the Patriot Peak Foundation: Facebook:

  • https://www.facebook.com/PatriotPeakFoundation
  • Email: PatriotPeakFoundation@gmail.com
  • Venmo: @PatriotPeakFoundation

Push to make Missouri the 20th state to legalize recreational marijuana

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – There’s a push to make our neighbors to the south the 20th state to legalize recreational marijuana. A group in Missouri has filed a citizens’ ballot initiative with the Missouri Secretary of State’s office, that would allow residents age 21 and older to possess, grow and use marijuana. The proposed constitutional amendment includes a six-percent retail tax that is expected to generate millions of dollars in state revenue annually.

Local governments would also be able to collect a three percent tax on cannabis. Organizers say there’s a focus on criminal justice reform and Missourians with low-level marijuana offenses would have their records expunged. They plan to begin collecting the 175-thousand signatures needed to quality for the November 2022 ballot.

Iowans urged to inspect their yards for tree-killing beetle

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – This is the time of year when a destructive insect called the Asian longhorned beetle emerges from inside the trees where it burrows. Iowans are being urged to give their trees a close look for signs of infestation so they can take action, if needed. Rhonda Santos, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, says the troublesome bug usually appears now, in late summer. “Now is the best time to look for and reports signs of the Asian longhorned beetle in your backyard and in your neighborhood,” Santos says. “This wood-boring beetle attacks many types of trees, and is a threat to our shade trees, recreational areas, and our forests.”

The pest typically attacks hardwood trees, including maples, elms, birches, and willows, and once a tree is infested, it usually can’t recover. Santos says the distinctive-looking creature is about one-and-a-half inches long and leaves clear signs if it’s in your trees. “The beetle is easy to recognize with their black and white antennae, shiny black body, and six legs,” Santos says. “Beetles create round holes and scars in the bark, sawdust-like material around the tree, and can cause branches to fall.”

Asian Longhorned Beetle (USDA photo)

The beetle is not native to the U.S. and has few-to-no natural predators. Santos encourages Iowans to take five minutes and give your trees a close inspection for those round holes or sawdust. “If you see any of these signs, take photos and even capture the suspicious insects to help the USDA with identification,” she says.

Iowans are frequently warned not to move firewood, because in this instance, they might be unknowingly spreading Asian longhorned beetles, since the insects can hide inside wood. If you spot one, report it to the U.S.D.A. online at Asianlonghornedbeetle.com or call the agency’s hotline: 866-702-9938. The beetle was first spotted in the U.S. in New York in 1996 and spread quickly. It’s one of a group of invasive pests and plant diseases that costs the nation some 40-billion dollars each year in losses to trees, plants, and crops.

2016 Caucus winner Cruz campaigns in Iowa, Rubio here tonight

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Texas Senator Ted Cruz, the winner of the 2016 Iowa Caucuses, says Iowa’s congressional races will help determine if Republican regain the majority in the U.S. House in 2022 and he headlined a fundraiser for Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion this weekend. Cruz said pandemic-related closures of businesses and schools were madness and he railed against the tax and spending plans Democrats have developed. “The Democrats — Joe Biden, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi — have gone bat crap crazy,” Cruz said, to laughter and applause.

But his fiercest criticism was of President Biden’s decisions on Afghanistan. “The past two weeks have been incredibly painful for every American as we watch the catastrophe unfolding in Afghanistan….as we see Joe Biden afraid to stand up to terrorists,” Cruz said.

About half the crowd listening to Cruz in Central City on Saturday stood for his entire speech. Cruz told them they were part of a tidal wave ticked off Americans. “The road to revival comes through Iowa and the road to bringing America comes through the great state of Iowa,” Cruz said, to cheers. Cruz has said he enjoyed running for president in 2016 and he said during an interview with Newsmax he’s looking at running in 2024. Iowa G-O-P chairman Jeff Kaufmann says he has a strong feeling Cruz is “all in” on keeping Iowa’s Caucuses first in 2024, but Cruz didn’t bring the subject up or make a direct reference to his 2016 win here.

FLORIDA Senator Marco Rubio, the third place finisher in Iowa’s 2016 Caucuses, will headline an Iowa G-O-P fundraiser tonight (Monday) in Clear Lake.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 8/30/21

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The broadcast News at 8:05-a.m., with Ric Hanson.

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Simpson College student found dead after back-to-school party

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A Simpson College student is dead after a back-to-school party on campus. According to The Simpsonian, police were seen near the fraternities Sunday night. The college’s president confirmed the student’s death to the newspaper. It’s unclear how the unidentified student died. Counseling is available for students in need of support.

Creston Police report, 8/30/21

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department has released a report on recent arrests. Today (Monday), at around 12:50-a.m., Officers arrested 37-year-old Alexander King, of Creston, on charges of Driving While Revoked, Operating Vehicle without Interlock Device, and Failure to have SR-22 insurance on file. King was being held in the Union County Jail on $1,600 bond. There were three arrests in Creston, Sunday:

  • 24-year-old Alexander Dunker, of Aberdeen SD, was arrested at around 2:12-a.m., for Public Intoxication. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $300 bond.
  • At around 9:10-p.m., Sunday, 34-year-old Anthony Atkins, of Creston, was arrested on a Polk County Warrant for the charge of Failure to Appear on the original charge of Attempted Burglary 3rd. He was being held in the Union County Jail awaiting transfer to Polk County.
  • And, 39-year-old Charles Keeton, of Creston, was arrested at around 10:30-a.m. Sunday, with the assistance of Creston Police K9 Baxo, on the charge of Possession of Paraphernalia. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $300 bond.

Two people were arrested Saturday, in Creston:

  • At around 1:55-a.m., 63-year-old Barbara Blair, of De Soto, was arrested for OWI 1st Offense. She was released from the Adams County Jail on a $1,000 bond.
  • And, a little before Noon, Saturday, Creston Police arrested 50-year-old Martin Grace, of Corning. He was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on a Taylor County Warrant for the charges of 2 counts Controlled Substance Violation. Grace was subsequently was transferred to the custody of Taylor County.

There were three arrests last Friday, in Creston: 29-year-old Dalton Cormeny, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on 2 Union County Warrants for the charges of 1) Failure to Appear on the original charges of Driving While Barred and 2 Counts Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd offense. 2) Failure to Appear on the original charge of Interference with Official Acts. He was released from the Union County Jail on a $5,000 bond; 46-year old Brian Rosch, of Villisca, was arrested a little after 10-p.m. Friday, in Creston, for Public Intoxication and Interference with Official Acts. He was released from the Union County Jail on a $600 bond; And, 18-year-old Emme Eblen, of Creston, was arrested at around 10:32-p.m. with the assistance of Creston Police K9 Baxo. She was taken into custody on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense and Possession of Paraphernalia. Eblen was released from the Union County Jail on a $1,300 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 8/30/31

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The broadcast News at 7:07-a.m., with Ric Hanson.

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Sanders touts Democrats’ spending plan during Cedar Rapids town hall

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Bernie Sanders — the U.S. Senate Budget Committee chairman — is visiting states like Iowa with Republican dominated congressional delegations to tout the three-and-a-half TRILLION dollar federal spending plan he’s helped craft. “This is the moment that tests our mettle. Do we stand and fight?” Sanders asked the crowd. “We will and we’re going to prevail.”
Sanders spoke Sunday afternoon in downtown Cedar Rapids. Sanders says the bill offers solutions to a range of problems like climate change as well as a lack of child care and affordable housing. He describes it as the most significant piece of legislation since the so-called New Deal of the 1930s.

“So many good people are struggling economically to provide for their families and when half of our people are living paycheck to paycheck, we can do better than that,” Sanders said, to cheers.

Bernie Sanders. (Photo from Sanders’ Twitter feed.)

Sanders also cites the bill’s proposed expansion of Medicare to cover dental visits, hearing aids and eye glasses. Sanders says all these items are within reach if the country’s wealthiest citizens pay their fair share in taxes. Republicans say Iowans won’t be distracted by the Democrats’ spending agenda when American lives are in danger in Afghanistan.

Hinson officially launches bid for second term with rally in Central City

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August 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson kicked off her bid for a second term in the U-S House with a fundraising rally this weekend. Hinson played the violin as the crowd gathered on the Linn County Fairgrounds sang the National Anthem. The crowd was enthusiastic about Hinson and angry about President Biden’s decision-making on Afghanistan. Some people in the crowd shouted things like “traitor” and “impeach him.” “I don’t know about you, but it made my blood boil. Did they have a plan?” Hinson asked the crowd, who responded: “No!” Hinson touted Republican prospects in 2022. “Are we ready to get this done? Yes? Are you with me?” Hinson said, to cheers. “Awesome! I am going to fight like hell to make sure we take back the House and fire Nancy Pelosi.”

Hinson’s House colleague Randy Feenstra of Hull, Iowa’s fourth district congressman, outlined a similar roadmap. “Fighting against the Pelosi Liberal Progressive Regime every single day,” Feenstra said, to cheers. “Absolutely, yep!” Second district Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa spent her brief turn on stage focused on Afghanistan. “Capitulation to terrorists does not work!” Miller-Meeks said. Governor Kim Reynolds accused Biden and Democrats in congress of engaging in a horrible experiment. “Are we ready to go to the mat to protect this country?” Reynolds asked. Texas Senator Ted Cruz was the closer of the event. “We should not abandon a single American in Afghanistan who wants to get out of there,” Cruz said, to applause.

Ashley Hinson (Radio Iowa photo)

Liz Mathis, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids, has announced she’s running challenge Hinson next year. Mathis says by inviting Cruz to Iowa, Hinson propped up the presidential ambitions of a man who glorified insurrectionists who attacked the U.S. Capitol in January.