Author: Theresa Rose

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association will host three educational programs during the month of March. Madyson Thill, ICA southeast member services said each program will include a meal, educational sessions, a trade show, and an industry update from the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council.

“We felt it was important to bring more educational opportunities to you this year. Each forum in March will feature guest speakers talking about a variety of industry topics and a trade show with vendors ready to share their newest products and technologies to help make your operation more efficient and profitable,” she said.

On March 1, in Washington, Iowa, Stockguard will discuss the importance of preparing and protecting your operation from declines in market practices for financial stability. Carl Babler will also provide a Cattle Market Outlook update that evening.

Babler will also travel to Keystone, Iowa, on March 21 for the Benton County Cattle Producer Forum. In addition to Babler’s Cattle Market Outlook update, other industry updates and tips will be shared.

The final Cattle Producer Forum will be held on March 28 in Newton, Iowa. Attendees can again count on hearing from Stockguard as well as from Deb Klopenstein of Purina on preparing cow-calf pairs for pasture.

Producers can register to attend by calling 515-296-2266. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome. Non-members are encouraged to attend for $20.

All events begin at 5 p.m.

March 1, 2023

Washington Co. Extension Office

2223 250th St., Washington, IA

March 21, 2023

Keystone Turner Hall

91 2nd Ave., Keystone, IA

March 28, 2023

Newton Fore Seasons

6232 Hwy S74 S, Newton, IA

Regular Meeting:                                                                                           

1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

City Hall Council Chamber Room  located at 307 E. Monroe St.

                                                                        AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of Agenda.

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
2. Regular Board Meeting January 17^th, 2023 – Approval.
3. Work Session – February 9th, 2023 – Approval.

1. Approval of Warrants.
2. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
3. Electric Rates – Update and Review

2. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update
3. Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
4. Board review of the associated Bid Package #2 (Well Equipping) work.
5. Well #6 Water Treatment Plant PLC Renovation Project – Update:
6. a) Board review of the associated PLC replacement work.
7. Henry Street Water Main Replacement Project – Update.
8. a) Board review of the associated water main / service replacement work.
9. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – No Update.
10. Board review of the associated Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project work.
11. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
12. Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
13. Monthly Activities.

1. 2. Employees.

1. OTHER BUSINESS.
2. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
   1. Executive Session – Personnel & Legal.
   2. a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa for

        legal purposes).

Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 21st, 2023

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a town hall style meeting where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations and address other topics as requested. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is moving the location for the meeting due to heavy rainfall and muddy soil conditions impacting the parking area at the Langwood Education Center in Wapello. The meeting has been moved to the Louisa County Conservation Board main office at 12635 County Road G56. The meeting is Thursday, and now begins at 6:15 p.m. The DNR will have staff at the education center redirecting people to the new location.

The Indian Hills JazzFest, a tradition that has been taking place for 30 years, will be held in St. John Auditorium on the Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa campus on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25.

The weekend of jazz will feature a high school jazz band competition on Friday from 10:45 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Mount Pleasant and Fort Madison will both be competing on Friday, with Mount Pleasant’s Jazz 2 at 1:30 pm, Jazz 1 at 2:20 pm followed by Fort Madison at 3:10 pm. Other participating high schools this year will include Ottumwa, Waukee, Davis County, Oskaloosa, Centerville, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Van Meter, Belle Plaine and North Mahaska.

Participating bands will perform and receive instructional comments from some of the finest professional musicians and clinicians from the state of Iowa.

AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings. Customers can choose to have their order shipped or they can pick it up at the State Forest Nursery in Ames.

Seedlings can be ordered through May 30. The bare-root (no container, soil root ball or moss include) seedlings are packaged in bundles of 25 inside sealed and labeled plastic bags.

Tree varieties include 23 species of native hardwoods, eight evergreen species and 15 smaller trees and shrubs. Prices range from $.70 to $1.20 per seedling. Seedlings are sold in three age classifications, and range in size from 10-30 inches depending on the species.

“Planting trees and shrubs can help landowners reach a variety of goals,” said Pat Griffin, DNR State Forest Nursery manager. “Native, affordable seedlings are available to help you make your planting successful.”

The State Forest Nursery in Ames was established by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and has operated continuously ever since. All trees are grown from Iowa seed sources to harvest the bounty of native genetics that have thrived in our soils and weather against disease, insects, droughts and floods for many thousands of years.

For more information visit the online sales site at http://nursery.iowadnr.gov/ or call 1-800-865-2477 during regular business hours, Monday – Friday. The Iowa DNR’s expert nursery staff can assist with species selection and answer questions about your tree needs and nursery offerings.