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The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department reports the Parks Department has found wild parsnip growing in some of the City parks. Crews are working on getting it all cut down and sprayed. However, please be aware to not expose yourself or your children to it as it will have long lasting hazardous effects on your skin. Officials with ISU Extension say conditions have been especially favorable this year for wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), a common roadside weed in Iowa.
Wild parsnip plant parts contain a substance called psoralen, which can cause a condition known as “phytophotodermatitis”. This reaction occurs when plant juice gets on the skin and then the skin is exposed to sunlight.
parsnip burn
The results are skin reddening, rash development and in severe cases, blisters, skin discoloration, and burning or scalding type pain. Wild parsnip burns often occur in elongated spots or streaks. Dark red or brownish skin discoloration develops where the burn or blisters first appeared and can last for several months, possibly up to two years. Extra care should be taken to wear protective clothing before working with or exposure to wild parsnip.
Wild parsnip is found in open places such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas throughout most of the United States and Canada
Wild Parsnip
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COUNCIL BLUFFS – Boaters on Lake Manawa, in Pottawattamie County, will be restricted to operating their boat at no wake speed, which equates to roughly 5 mph, while the lake level is above flood stage.
The Lake Manawa no wake restriction, effective immediately, will remain in place until the water level in Indian Creek and the Missouri River fall below flood stage and allow the lake level to return to normal.
The water level on Lake Manawa is 12 inches above crest and the potential exists for shoreline erosion and damage to docks as well as boater safety issues associated with flood related debris floating just under the water surface. The no-wake declaration will be in effect until further notice.
Brian Smith, supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Bureau, said his lake patrol officers will advise boaters of the no-wake declaration.
“Lake Manawa remains open for recreation, the only change is placing the restriction on boaters operating at no wake speed,” Smith said.
Lake Manawa was last under a no wake restriction in 2011.
Produce in the Park kicks off its farmers market season this Thursday June 6 from 4:30 -6:30 PM in the Atlantic City Park. You’re invited to join the community for locally grown food including produce, meat, and eggs, in addition to locally made baked goods and a variety of products by local crafters and artisans, activities for kids, and entertainment.
New this year is a market host, games for adults, a local business prize raffle, and free produce snacks for kids. On opening day, Atlantic Parks and Recreation will be playing yard games with attendees. Sue’s Country Garden will be supplying free produce snacks for kids, as well as serving as guest chef providing samples and recipes of Rhubarb Upside-down Cake.
The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce will be raffling $50 in AtlantiCash or Chamber Bucks (each vendor purchase at the market enters you in the raffle). Cass County Conservation will be holding a casting contest for kids to promote upcoming fishing derbies, and Healthy Cass County will have a table at the market. Jeremy Faga will provide entertainment.
Produce in the Park is continuing to accept vendor applications throughout the season and partial season or one-time options are now available for all vendors. Reduced rates are offered for vendors under 18. Contact Produce in the Park with questions.
Produce in the park is made possible through local funding. Thanks to the generous donations from the Community Promotion Commission, the Cass County Local Food Policy Council, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, and sponsorships from First Whitney Bank and Trust and Cass County Hospitals. The market continues to look for additional sponsors. To sponsor the market, contact Produce in the Park.
Produce in the Park is held every Thursday evening throughout the summer in the Atlantic City Park from 4:30 – 6:30 pm (note: no market will be held on the July 4 holiday). Produce in the Park can be reached at produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com and found on Facebook @ProduceInThePark. Market Manager Brigham Hoegh can also be reached at 712-249-5870.
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(Radio Iowa) — Six cattle were missing at daybreak today (Tuesday) in eastern Iowa after a semi tipped over on an Interstate 80 exit ramp. The semi was carrying 57 head of cattle. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the semi was exiting Interstate 80 for northbound Interstate-380 and tipped over shortly before midnight. All the cattle got out of the semi trailer. The exit was closed for a while overnight to deal with the wreck. Officials say the six missing cattle are probably in the Tiffin area.
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Mason City’s mayor says a Minnesota tomato grower is proposing to build a hydroponic facility in a Mason City industrial park. Mayor Bill Schickel announced Monday that Owatonna, Minnesota-based Bushel Boy is planning a $35 million project that would occupy about 80 acres and could bring 50 new jobs to Mason City.
The city would have to pay about $223,000 for its 20 percent share of the cost to build a two-lane road for the facility. The state would pay the rest of the cost if a development grant is approved. The city also would have to extend water and sewer lines to the site.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thanks to wet weather, it has been decades since Iowa farmers were so far behind in planting their expected corn and soybean crops.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Monday that 80% of the expected corn crop had been planted in Iowa in the week ending Sunday. That’s three-weeks behind the five-year average and the smallest percentage planted since 1982, when 76% of the crop had been planted.
The 41% of the soybean crop that has been planted was the smallest percentage since 1993. The soybean crop is 13 days behind the five-year average.
Last week, Iowa farmers had an average of 1.3 days suitable for fieldwork. The number was even smaller in the lower third of the state.
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