(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors, during their regular weekly meeting this (Wednesday) morning, approved a Comprehensive Plan agreement between the County and SICOG (The Southern Iowa Council of Governments). Supervisor Jodie Hoadley…

Supervisor Jerry Walker abstained due to a conflict of interest. The Board passed a Resolution pertaining to $5-million in General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025. Auditor Mandy Berg…

In other County business, the Supervisors approved a request from Treasurer Brenda Wallace, for one of her office deputies’ longevity salary increase. They received an Environmental Health update from Adair-Guthrie County Environmental Health Deputy Director, Kent Irwin.

The Supervisors received also, a report from Crossroads Behavioral Health Services, with regard to School Year 2024-25 prevention efforts. And, the Board authorized Chair Nathan Baier to sign a Right-of-Way contract for the W-9 Lincoln Township Culvert Projects, as well as the front page plans for the N-27 Lincoln Township Bridge project.

Their final order of business, was a weekly report from County Engineer Nick Kauffman, which included updates on current and upcoming road projects.

Kauffman said also work will begin next Monday on the Dexter exit at County Road P-48.

The Board at the start of their meeting, approved taxable mileage for Supervisor Jodie Hoadley. They denied a General Relief Application, and acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plan updates.

AMES, Iowa – July 9, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Corning at the Corning Opera House, 800 Davis Avenue, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, to hear about transportation matters from representatives of local government, interest groups, and individuals. Items that may be discussed at the meeting include the Iowa Transportation Improvement Program; transportation policies; and highway, aviation, rail, river, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transit issues. A brief business meeting will begin at 8 a.m. immediately followed by the public input meeting. A detailed agenda will be posted on https://iowadot.gov/news/public-meetings prior to the meeting.

On Monday, Aug. 11, the commissioners will meet informally and tour transportation projects in southwest Iowa. No action will be taken on transportation-related matters during the tour.

For more information concerning the meeting or to obtain a scheduled time on the agenda, contact the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Program Management Bureau, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010, telephone 515-239-1409 or email Matthew.Chambers@iowadot.us. Please include the general topic you wish to discuss. The statements, presentations, or suggestions should be 15 minutes or less.

(Radio Iowa) – A traffic stop for an equipment violation took a tense turn last (Tuesday) night in Des Moines. Des Moines police say the unidentified 41-year-old sped away from the traffic stop and led officers on a chase that ended outside a house. The man ran inside and police say he barricaded himself in the basement and armed himself with what’s described as a makeshift spear. Other residents of the house moved outside to safety as the suspect — according to police — made homicidal statements, including threats to stab officers.

After seven hours of negotiation proved unsuccessful, a tactical unit deployed tear gas into the house and took the suspect into custody. A fire broke out inside the house as the event ended, the cause of which is under investigation.

(Photos of the incident from the DsM PD Facebook page)

(Creston, Iowa) – A man and woman from Ringgold County were arrested Tuesday night in Creston, following a traffic stop. Creston Police report 41-year-old Michael Ryan Meek, of Mount Ayr, was arrested for Driving While Barred. And, 38-year-old April Marie Roberts, also of Mt. Ayr, was arrested for Possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were taken into custody in the vicinity of Highway 34 and Pole Road, between 10:45- and 11-p.m.

Roberts was cited at the scene and released on a Promise to Appear in court. Meek was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs have issued a statement with regard to parking for two upcoming concerts. On July 12th from Noon-until 10-p.m., a live locally-sponsored concert will take place at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park. At the same time, Harrah’s Casino will be hosting a live concert at the Stir Concert Cove.

Authorities say the Harrah’s Parking lot on the North side of Harrah’s Casino, will not be available for the Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park concert. All concert guests are being directed to park at CHI Health Center Lot D, in Omaha, and to utilize the Bob Kerry pedestrian Bridge to walk over to the venue. ADA and Deluxe ticket holders may be able to utilize the parking garage at the park.

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Residents who live in the area are advised to avoid N40th//West Broadway as that will be closed.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Mills County have released a report on arrests that took place between June 30th and July 6th:

July 6th: 26-year-old Dylan Brendon James Miedl, of Silver City, was arrested for Domestic Assault w/bodily Injury-1st offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor), and Child Endangerment (Serious Misdemeanor). His bond was set at $3,000; And, 30-year-old Jose Ignacio Cabrera Milan, of Omaha, was arrested on Interstate 29 in Mills County, for OWI/1st Offense ($1,000 bond).

Two people were arrested on the 4th of July, Mills County: 64-year-old Cinda Sue Carlson, of Shenandoah, was arrested near Hastings, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense, and Poss. of drug paraphernalia. She posted a $2,300 bond. A preliminary hearing was set for Aug. 6th; and, 34-year-old Mikel Ann Erickson, of Lewis, was arrested in Henderson, for (Class-D Felony) Theft in the 2nd Degree (Valued at $1,500 to $10,000). Her bond was set at $5,000. A preliminary hearing was set for July 15th.

On June 30th, 49-year-old Mindy Lea McKern, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Glenwood, on two Class-D Felony counts of Burglary in the 3rd Degree. Her bond was set at $10,000.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – An eastern Iowa resident died, and another was injured Tuesday afternoon, during a crash in Clinton County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 51-year-old from Miles (IA) died, when the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero they were driving, failed to stop at the intersection of Iowa Highway 136 and 380th Avenue.  A 2014 Ford Flex (SUV) driven by 31-year-old Riley Reed, of Charlotte (IA) struck the car, resulting in fatal injuries to the unidentified driver of the Oldsmobile. The accident happened at around 1:45-p.m. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts.

Reed was transported by Preston Ambulance to MercyOne Hospital, in Clinton. The crash remains under investigation.

(Harlan, Iowa) – The 2025 Shelby County Fair that got underway July 5th, continues today with a full slate of activities. Here’s the schedule for Wed., July 9th:

6:30 – 8:30 a.m………….Enter & Weigh 4-H/FFA Swine – Unload at dock and be inspected by veterinarian.
8:00 a.m…………………..Flag Raising
8:00 – 10:00 a.m………..4-H Cake Decorating Entries – 4-H Exhibit Building
8:45 a.m…………………..4-H Table Setting Exhibitors’ Meeting
9:00 -11:00 a.m…………4-H Table Setting – 4-H Exhibit Building (see Green Book for detailed schedule)
9:00 -10:00 a.m…………Enter & Weigh 4-H/FFA Sheep and Goats – Unload at dock and be inspected by a veterinarian
10:00 a.m…………………4-H Booths to be finished
11:00 a.m…………………Willard Olson Swine Contest – 4-H Exhibit Building

12:00 – 6:00 p.m………..Enter Open Class Non-Livestock Exhibits
4:30 – 5:30 p.m………….4-H/FFA Horses will be checked in – All livestock must be inspected by the vet before going to stall.
4:30 – 7:00 p.m………….Enter & Weigh 4-H/FFA Market Beef, Breeding Beef Heifers, Bottle/Bucket Plus Ones, & Dairy Heifers – Unload at dock and be inspected by a veterinarian.
6:00…………………….Market Beef Pen of 3 – check-in for carcass scanning
5:30 – 6:30 p.m………….Enter 4-H/FFA Rabbits – All livestock must be inspected by the vet before going to their cage

6:00 p.m…………………..Western Iowa Pullers Tractor Pull – Grandstand
6:00 p.m…………………..Bill Riley Talent Search
6:30 p.m…………………..Judge Open Class Non-Livestock Departments (if not judging Thurs.)
6:30 – 7:30 p.m………….Enter 4-H/FFA Poultry

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County gets underway today. The Fair continues through July 13th. Here’s the schedule of events for July 9th:

*ALL animals, including horses, will be inspected by a veterinarian on the trailer before going to the barn/scale. Livestock trailers will enter through the pit area and line up for the veterinary check. Animals to be weighed must arrive during their specific time frame. All livestock (not poultry) must be stalled and checked in with the superintendent by 12:00 pm.

6:00 am All livestock (not poultry) may begin arriving
7:00 am – 8:00 am Enter Rabbits – West end of Dairy Barn Rabbits will go directly to the barn
and will be inspected by a veterinarian upon arrival.
7:00 am – 8:30 am Weigh Swine
8:00 am til gone Donuts/rolls provided by Adair County Health System – near scale house/barns
8:30 am – 10:00 am Weigh lead market beef followed by junior feeder pen cattle
10:00 am – 10:30 am Weigh Bucket/Bottle Calves
10:30 am – 11:00 am Weigh Meat Goats
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Weigh Sheep
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Quilt Show Entry – Varied Industries Building

1:00 pm Bucket/Bottle Calf & Bottle Lamb/Goat Record Books Due to 4-H/FFA Center
Dog Show – Mid-American Arena Dog Parent Showmanship- directly following youth Dog showmanship class.
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Enter Swine Performance – Swine Barn
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Enter Lamb/Goat Performance – Swine Barn
3:30 pm Clover Kids Rabbit/Cavy Show – Swine Show Ring
4:00 pm 4-H/FFA Rabbit/Cavy Show – Swine Show Ring Rabbit Parent Showmanship- directly following youth Rabbit showmanship class.
4:00 pm Fun with Water Event- NW corner of fairgrounds; Hosted by Adair County Hot Shots
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm The Amazing Bubble Factory Show – Midway

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Live Music – Gazebo
Quilt Show – Varied Industries Building
Conservation Station Trailer – in front of 4H/FFA Center
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm $1 Inflatables in the Midway
6:00 pm Free BBQ Hamburger/Pork Burger Meal compliments of the Adair County Fair Board –Courtyard
Ice Cream Social (Historical Society) – Courtyard

4-H/FFA Building Opens
4-H Silent Auction Begins – 4-H/FFA Center
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm The Amazing Bubble Factory Show – Midway
8:00 pm GAZEBO PRESENTATIONS
Little Miss and Little Mister Adair County
Local Conservation Awards – Adair County Soil & Water Conservation

Adair County Extension:
● Awards: Crops in the Field, On-Site Garden, Bucket of Junk, Pride of Iowa, Cookie Baking Contest, Cookie/Cupcake Decorating Contest, Quilt Square Creation
● 4-H Hall of Fame
● 4-H Senior Recognition

Adair County Fair Queen Coronation
8:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Amazing Bubble Factory Show – Midway

(Radio Iowa) – From green foxtail to goosegrass, a contest at the Iowa State Fair next month will test Iowans’ knowledge of weeds. There’ll be three divisions, for future agronomists under 19, a general division, and one for professionals. They’ll need to correctly name between 20 and 35 common Iowa weeds. Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist with the Iowa State University Extension, says contestants will have to be able to identify real weed samples, potted on a tabletop display. “The primary goal is just to raise awareness of some species that people may see all the time but don’t know the names of,” Anderson says. “We also like to provide some fun facts so people know a little bit more about the species that are surrounding us in our environment.”

The extension has online weed guides so anyone can learn how to distinguish crabgrass from quackgrass from witchgrass. “A lot of the species are really common ones like velvetleaf, common lambsquarters or dandelions,” Anderson says, “and we accept any common name that we are aware of, so if you call it creeping Charlie, but I call it ground ivy, we’re still going to give you the points for it on the test.” Perhaps you already know bull thistle, bush honeysuckle and burcucumber, but Iowa is home to many dozens of invasive plants, like the Japanese knotweed.  “We encourage you to study a little bit ahead of time, identify some of those common weeds, focus on things that you may see in your yard or in your neighborhood, and you’re going to be pretty good on identifying at least a handful of them,” Anderson says. “If you’re not quite ready to compete, we do put them in the Ag Building at the State Fair and they will stay in there for the duration of the fair and they will have their labels on them.”

There are cash prizes for the top finishers in each division, but Anderson says most contestants aren’t in it for the money.  “I think the bragging rights is probably the most important thing, right? A good family competition is important, so the kids and the parents can compete against each other and see who wins to get the most correct,” Anderson says. “We do have State Fair ribbons, so the top five in each of our divisions, the blue ribbons are usually the nice, big blue ribbons, very fancy.”

The contest will start at 9 AM on Friday, August 8th in front of the John Deere Agriculture Building.

https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/weed-identification-fact-sheets