Governor Terry Branstad says he’ll work every day to promote “American values” if he’s confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to China.

Branstad’s being quizzed at this hour by members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

(Radio Iowa)

The Atlantic High School girls’ and boys’ swim teams are holding a fundraiser on Saturday, May 13th in conjunction with Pelgas. For $32.50 (first cylinder), the team will pick up your empty grilling cylinder, deliver it to Pelgas for filling, and return it to your house. The second cylinder is $25. The team receives $25 from each cylinder.

For more information, call Barb Barrick at 319-573-3153. A PDF form is available below for you to download and fill out.

Fundraiser with school doing grill fills

Farmers in parts of the state were able to get into the fields last week. The latest U-S-D-A crop report shows 28 percent of the corn has now been planted, despite soggy weather in a lot of areas of the state. That’s a big increase compared to last week’s report when only eight percent of the corn was in the ground.

Farmers in southeastern Iowa made the most progress with more than half their corn acreage planted — while farmers in the northern third of Iowa have planted less than one-fifth of their corn. Overall planting is one week behind last year, but only two days behind the five-year average. Soybean planting got underway in some areas, with two percent of the soybeans planted, That’s two days behind average.

(Radio Iowa)

Sheriff’s officials in Union County report 26-year old Dillon Cole Decker, of Lorimor, was arrested Monday in Madison County, on two Union County warrants for Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Assault causing serious injury.  Decker was being held in the Union County Jail on $5,000 bond.

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will hold a series of public hearings during their meeting Wednesday morning in the Courtroom at the Courthouse in Greenfield.

The meeting begins at 9-a.m., and includes action on a Hazard Mitigation Adoption Resolution, a Manure Management Plan Update, and the setting of a date for a Public Hearing on a FY 2017 Budget Amendment.

Five separate Public Hearings are then set to get underway at 9:30. Those hearings are with regard to a combined $9.21-million in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes and the authorizing of a Loan Agreement(s). The funds will be used for the construction, re-construction, improvement, repair, or equipping of certain bridges, roads, and culverts that assist in economic development, creates jobs and wealth.

Each of the hearing will be followed by action on Resolutions instituting proceedings to take additional action. The Adair County Board of Supervisors meeting concludes with discussion pertaining to the courthouse elevator.

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons white pepper
• 2 tablespoons pepper
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 4 teaspoons chili powder

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.  Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to six months.

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(AMES, Iowa) May 2, 2017—Landus Cooperative announces four area high school students who will each receive an Excellence in Agriculture $1,000 scholarship towards post-secondary education in an ag-related field.

“Landus Cooperative is proud to support scholarships and learning experiences to help prepare students for the future challenges the agriculture industry will present,” said chief executive officer, Milan Kucerak as he expressed his encouragement for these students. “These young men and women are the future of the agriculture industry,” Kucerak added.

The Excellence in Agriculture winners:

· Emily Campbell, daughter of Paul and Deb Campbell of Hamlin; senior at Audubon High School. Field of study: Agricultural Studies at Iowa State University.

· Maggie Steinkamp, daughter of Doug and Julie Steinkamp of Wall Lake; senior at Kuemper Catholic High School. Field of study: Ag Communications at South Dakota State University.

· Blaine Lees, son of Paul and Suzanne Lees of Walnut; senior at AHSTW High School. Field of study: Agricultural Science at Northwest Missouri State University.

· Brandon Langbein, son of Gary and Melissa Langbein of Sac City; senior at East Sac County High School. Field of study: Applied Agriculture and Food Studies at Morningside College

About the scholarship:

· Applicant and/or parent must be a voting member (Class A) in good standing of Landus Cooperative.

· Applicant must be a high school senior graduating in the spring of the 2017 school year.

· Applicant must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

· Applicant must pursue a career in an agriculture or life sciences field of study attending the accredited post-secondary school of his or her choice.

· Dependents of directors and officers of Landus Cooperative are not eligible to apply for these scholarships.

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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WINTERSET, Iowa (AP) – An 18-year-old accused in the burning of a covered bridge featured in the best-selling novel “The Bridges of Madison County” has pleaded not guilty. Court records say Joel Davis entered the pleas Monday to arson and related charges. His trial is scheduled to begin July 18th.

The bridge destroyed April 15 near Winterset also was featured in the 1995 movie adaptation starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. The novel was written by Robert James Waller, who died in March.

Prosecutors say 17-year-old Alexander Hoff of West Des Moines, will be facing an arson charge as well.