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(Radio Iowa) – A comprehensive review of Iowa’s dairy industry details its importance to the state and regional economies. Northwest Iowa Extension dairy specialist Fred Hall says the report, which is done every five years, shows the state’s dairy industry is having a significant impact and it’s continuing to gain momentum. Hall says, “The industry represents about 15,600 jobs and the impact of each single dairy cow in the state to the community is about $25,500 dollars.” It’s not just about the milk, as Hall says the spin-off benefits from all dairy products contribute heavily to each Iowa community where there’s a dairy farm. “They can bottle it for milk, they can make cheese, yogurt, dried powder,” Hall says. “Really, once it leaves the farm, it has a tremendous application.”
The report says the prospects for Iowa’s dairy producers are bright as milk and milk products are in high demand globally. “The export of dairy product into growing countries is tremendous,” Hall says. “As our population grows in this country, we find a bigger market every day for milk.” He notes, that’s not necessarily just fluid milk but all of the other products created with milk. The report shows dairy revenue is expected to continue to rise by more than one-percent to close to $40 billion.
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Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15th and running through Jan. 7th. Buy your special paddlefish license and tags on the Iowa DNR online licenses sales website at https://gooutdoorsiowa.com. A resident license sells for $25.50. You must also have a valid Iowa fishing license. You can buy up to two tags – one from Dec. 15 to Dec. 31 and an additional tag from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7, or two tags if you didn’t buy one in December.
The license, harvest tag(s), and regulations will be mailed to purchasers in mid-January. Purchasers will be asked to complete an electronic survey to help the Iowa DNR evaluate the success of the paddlefish season. Please complete the survey whether you harvested a paddlefish or not. The Iowa DNR is always working to improve the paddlefish season for anglers; any input provided is considered and is greatly appreciated.
The Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish season opens Feb. 1st and runs through April 30th. For more information about Iowa’s special paddlefish season, visit the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/paddlefish.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) responded to six incidents related to shotgun deer hunting last weekend (12/5-6) – five related to property damage and one minor injury. Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator for the Iowa DNR, says “The incidents all had a common theme of hunters not following safety protocol.” Wisecup said following safety protocol can reduce the risk of injury and property damage. She said hunters should keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, properly identifying the target and what’s behind it, by not shooting at a running deer, and by making sure of the backstop and not shooting over the horizon and out of sight.
“Safety should be part of every hunting plan and discussed with the group before heading to the timber,” Wisecup said. “That includes discussion on the layout of the property, where everyone will be at all times during the hunt, where the roads and property boundary are and areas where they should not take a shot to avoid damaging private property.” Iowa’s first shotgun season ends Dec. 9. Second shotgun season is Dec. 12-20. An estimated 120,000 hunters are expected to participate in one of the two seasons.
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Iowans can buy 2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses beginning this Tuesday, Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2020 expire on Jan. 10th, 2021. The Iowa DNR says the menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101. Also available is the Bonus Line option for $14 letting resident and nonresident anglers to fish with one more line in addition to the two lines allowed with the regular fishing license.
You can upgrade your paper license to a durable hard card with custom art from Iowa artists for only $5. Download the GoOutdoorsIowa mobile app for iPhone and Android devices to buy and access your license information, no matter where you are. Sync your hunting and fishing licenses on the app to show in the field. You may download multiple customer licenses to offer one secure digital license document location for families, groups, and more.
Licenses are available at 700 locations across the state, and on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/GoOutdoorsIowa. Hunting and fishing are often enjoyed with family and friends. The DNR hints “A fishing or hunting license makes a great stocking stuffer.”
The latest information from State of Iowa’s coronavirus dashboard Saturday shows there were 15 additional COVID-19 related deaths reported since Friday, for a pandemic total of 3,212. The IDPH says 2,945 deaths are the result of “Underlying causes,” and 267 have a “Contributing factor.” In the KJAN listening area, Pottawattamie and Union Counties each have one additional death to report.
Long-Term Care (LTC) facility deaths amount to 1,131. Long-Term Care facility outbreaks are up from five to 146. There are 5,854 positive cases and 2,790 recoveries reported in Iowa’s care facilities.
State data shows 1,278,951 Iowans have been tested for coronavirus, with a total of 187,461 recovered. The number of positive COVID-19 cases statewide is up 1,924 to 255,009. Iowa reports a 14-day positivity rate of 15.4% and a 7-day rate of 11.1%. Health department data shows 59 of Iowa’s 99 counties report a 14-day positivity rate at 15% or higher. There are 15 counties with a rate at 20% or higher.
Hospitalization data: show 820 are in hospitals across the state (that’s 7 less than yesterday); 170 COVID patients are in an ICU (down 5 from Friday); 125 were admitted (3 less than Friday); 94 are on a ventilator (down 3 from yesterday). Hospitalization analysis shows 582 of those hospitalized had a primary COVID-19 diagnosis while 238 were hospitalized for another issue but tested positive for the virus. State data shows 73% of those hospitalized are 60 or older.
Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 48 hospitalized (compared to 55 previously); 12 are in an ICU (three than previously reported); four were admitted, and six COVID patients are on a ventilator.
In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases; The # of new cases since yesterday {+}; and the total number of deaths in each county (Configured by the new reporting formula):
MARILYN GRABILL, 85, of Audubon, died Friday, Dec. 11th, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services for MARILYN GRABILL will be held 10-a.m. Friday, Dec. 18th, at St. Patrick’s Parish Center, in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where open viewing will be held Thursday, Dec. 17th, from 9-a.m. until 6-p.m.
MARILYN GRABILL is survived by:
Her husband – Keith Grabill, of Audubon.
Her sons – James “Jim” (Jane) Grabill, of Leo, IN., and Kent (Joyce) Grabill, of Audubon.
Her daughters – Julie Rasmussen, of Exira, and Betsy (Doug) Carter, of Audubon
14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and her brothers-and-sisters in law.
BOYS BASKETBALL
AC/GC 68, Ogden 52
ADM, Adel 51, Bondurant Farrar 50
BV Northwest, Kan. 84, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 58
Bedford 52, East Union, Afton 45
Boyer Valley, Dunlap 69, Glidden-Ralston 38
Carroll 88, Perry 13
Coon Rapids-Bayard 65, Paton-Churdan 44
Denison-Schleswig 60, Harlan 57
East Mills 52, Stanton 43
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 59, Woodbine 49
IKM-Manning 59, A-H-S-T-W, Avoca 44
Mount Ayr 77, Southeast Warren, Liberty Center 40
Murray 57, Orient-Macksburg 15
Nodaway Valley 75, Wayne, Corydon 44
OA-BCIG 77, West Monona 39
Panorama, Panora 58, Madrid 57, OT
Sidney 59, Griswold 33
St. Albert, Council Bluffs 66, Lewis Central 59
Tri-Center, Neola 77, Missouri Valley 25
Underwood 54, Audubon 42
Winterset 80, Carlisle 51
Woodward-Granger 72, West Central Valley, Stuart 31
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Atlantic vs. Creston, ppd.
Clarinda Academy vs. Fremont Mills, Tabor, ppd.
Kuemper Catholic, Carroll vs. Red Oak, ppd.
Martensdale-St. Marys vs. Southwest Valley, ppd. to Jan 18th.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
A-H-S-T-W, Avoca 81, IKM-Manning 49
AC/GC 67, Ogden 13
Bedford 66, East Union, Afton 41
CAM, Anita 69, Ar-We-Va, Westside 42
Carroll 70, Perry 25
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 60, Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 21
Creston 63, Atlantic 49
Denison-Schleswig 40, Harlan 32
Earlham 49, Pleasantville 40
Glenwood 72, Clarinda 25
Glidden-Ralston 58, Boyer Valley, Dunlap 46
Lewis Central 64, St. Albert, Council Bluffs 61
Martensdale-St. Marys 64, Southwest Valley 52
Murray 45, Orient-Macksburg 14
Nodaway Valley 78, Wayne, Corydon 43
OA-BCIG 61, West Monona 55
Panorama, Panora 53, Madrid 17
Paton-Churdan 53, Coon Rapids-Bayard 16
Sidney 59, Griswold 32
Stanton 46, East Mills 39
Tri-Center, Neola 44, Missouri Valley 37
Underwood 57, Audubon 31
Winterset 51, Carlisle 30
Woodbury Central, Moville 50, Westwood, Sloan 47
Woodward-Granger 51, West Central Valley, Stuart 41
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Kuemper Catholic, Carroll vs. Red Oak, ppd.
Southeast Warren, Liberty Center vs. Mount Ayr, ppd.
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