STEVE HEABERLIN’S ‘OMG SMOKED BEEF RIBS’ EARNS CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN AT THE 58^th ANNUAL IOWA FARM BUREAU COOKOUT CONTEST AT STATE FAIR

Winners in special categories included youth first place, Kelsey Kruse of Lee County and the team winners, Team Parker of Boone County.  Kruse received a gas grill valued at $1,000 and $300, courtesy of the Iowa Propane Gas Association. The team winners, the Parker Family of Boone, received $300.  Scott Degeneffe and his assistants won the praises of the judges for their flair behind the grill and engagement with fairgoers and received the $200 showmanship prize.

After the wood fired flames extinguished along the Iowa State Fair’s Grand Concourse, Steve Heaberlin of Warren County was crowned the 2022 Iowa Farm Bureau ‘Cookout Champion’ of the 58^th annual cookout contest at the Iowa State Fair.  Heaberlin’s coffee-rubbed smoked beef ribs were voted as the championship-winning dish among dozens of qualifiers from around the state at the Farm Bureau Day tradition.

Heaberlin’s meaty fall-off-the-bone ribs were favored by the judges over a wide array of entries from some of the state’s best backyard chefs during the decades long Iowa State Fair tradition.  In addition to being crowned the overall Farm Bureau Cookout Champion, Heaberlin also won first place in the beef division.

Competitors in the Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest earned entry by smoking, grilling or barbecuing their way to victory in a county Farm Bureau contest in one of eight categories: Beef, Combo/Specialty, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Turkey, Team or Youth.  Heaberlin qualified winning the beef division during the Warren County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest, one of more than a dozen local cookout contests held earlier this summer.

The delicately sliced slices of Heaberlin’s beef ribs beat out entries like dry rubbed prime rib, stuffed pork loin, baby back pork ribs, smoked chicken and turkey dishes.  Other exotic entries like elk burgers, lamb fajitas, pheasant kabobs, smoked pork belly tacos and various bacon wrapped dishes caught the judges’ eyes and impressed fairgoers eager for samples and recipe cards from the participants.

“The Farm Bureau Cookout Contest has become a staple of the state fair and is a great way to showcase the diversity of Iowa livestock production and Iowa’s best backyard cooks,” said Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) President Brent Johnson.  “The dedication and passion from today’s contestants reflect the virtues of Iowa farmers committed to responsible livestock care, and the cookout contest is a great tradition celebrating Iowans’ affinity for meat and the farmers who raise it.”

Heaberlin’s championship winning beef ribs topped several other beef entries in route to being selected as the contest’s overall winner.  He received $300, the champion’s crown and a trophy as the 2022 Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest Champion. Heaberlin also won $300 for winning the beef division.

Other first place winners, county contest represented and their categories were: Michelle Bruce, Benton County, lamb; Joe Renze, Hardin County, pork; Sean Van Cannon, Boone County, poultry; Robert Pepin Adair County, turkey and Scott Degeneffe, Boone County, combo/specialty.  All category winners received a $300 prize.

Second place finishers, county contest represented and their categories were: Gary Klahn, Clinton County, beef; Shannon Glaser, Adair County, lamb; Rex Crosser, Hardin County, pork; Theresa Glaser, Adair County, poultry; Judy Hanson, Adair County, turkey and Kim Pepin, Adair County, combo/specialty.  All second-place division winners received $150.

Prize sponsors for the Farm Bureau Cookout Contest include: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Farm Bureau Financial Services, GROWMARK, Inc., Iowa Propane Gas Association, Iowa Pork Producers Association, the Iowa Beef Industry Council, the Iowa Turkey Federation, Iowa Poultry Association, and the Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board.

Visit www.iowafarmbureau.com for Heaberlin’s championship-winning ‘OMG Beef Ribs’ recipe and marinade and view other recipes from the 2022 Cookout Contest.

On August 10th, 2022, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a domestic disturbance incident having occurred on Salem Road in rural Salem, Iowa area.  Henry County Deputies responded, and an investigation ensued. A physical altercation was found to have occurred resulting injury to the victim. Resulting from this incident a charge of Domestic Abuse assault w/ injury were filed against Justin Traman, 33, of Salem.

On August 15^th, 2022, at approximately 10:06AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a disturbance occurring in the 300 Block of South Main Street in Salem.  An investigation into the report resulted in the arrest of Samantha Sammons, 33, of Salem.  Sammons was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Interference with Official Acts, both simple misdemeanors.

On August 15th, 2022, at approximately 8:24AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a collision at the intersection of Highway 78 and Highway 218.  An investigation determined that Mary Zoeckler, 81, of Morning Sun, was driving her 2014 Honda CRV when she rear ended a 2019 Jeep Compass driven by Julie Reynolds, 42, of Mt. Union.  Reynolds was legally stopped at the stop sign waiting for traffic to pass when the collision occurred.  After the initial collision, Zoeckler’s vehicle continued off the roadway where it struck a utility pole.  Damage to the Zoeckler vehicle was estimated at $6000.  Damage to the Reynolds vehicle was estimated at $4500.   No injuries were reported.  Zoeckler was issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Control.

AGENDA

August 18, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

9:00 Resolution & MOU for Use of $12,500 of

ARPA Funds for No Wait Inside

10:00 Adam Kern, Hub International Henry County Insurance.

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting farmland leasing meetings across many different locations in Southeast Iowa during July and August 2022. Meetings are coordinated by county ISU Extension and Outreach offices.

The discussion will focus on various methods to determine a fair 2023 cash rental rate and the importance of good tenant/landlord communications. In addition, a brief economic outlook will be presented along with a look at farmland prices and trends in cash rents. How and when to terminate a farmland lease, where do cover crops fit in, current costs of production, etc. will also be discussed. According to the Cash Rental Rates for Iowa – 2022 Survey released in mid-May, the average 2022 cash rent statewide is $256 per tillable acre, a slight increase from $232 in 2021. Average cash rents have been slightly increasing the past 4 years.

The Henry County meeting will be held on August 24, 2022 at the Henry County Extension Office, located at 127 N. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant, beginning at 9 a.m. with doors open at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will last approximately 2 ½ hours and will be facilitated by Charles Brown, Farm Management Specialist, with ISU Extension and Outreach.

Pre-registration is required at least two days before the meeting and a $20 per individual fee is payable at the door. Participants will receive a 100-page booklet and meeting handouts designed to assist landowners, tenants and other agri-business professionals with issues related to farmland ownership, management and leasing arrangements.

Contact the Henry County Extension office at (319) 385-8126 with your questions or to pre-register on or before August 22, 2022.

For a list of meetings statewide, check the ISU Extension calendar for a meeting near you at Meetings | Ag Decision Maker (iastate.edu).

Wayland City Council Meeting, Wednesday, August 17 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall

1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of August 3, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The
Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
a. Options Due to Cancelled Police Truck Purchase Order (GMC Reduced Production)
5. New Business
a. Appointment of Department Heads (Council Committees)
b. Pump Hydrant/Meter Pit/Meter Install Request at 302 N Jefferson Street
c. Training – Aaron Barnhart – IAMU Gas Boot Camp – Oct. 3-7, 2022
d. Review Zoning Commission Recommendations for Zoning Ordinance Changes
e. Consider Quote for HR Hub Software Add-On
6. Building Permits
7. Adjournmen

 Aug. 8 – 14, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 15, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November.

“With the Iowa State Fair in full swing, a notable shift in the weather has brought cooler conditions statewide and rainfall to portions of western Iowa,” said Secretary Naig. “The weather outlook through the end of August shows moderating temperatures with additional chances of precipitation. Farmers should also see periods of drier conditions, which will allow for cover crop seeding.”

The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov.

Crop Report

Widely scattered rain across the State resulted in 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 14, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry conditions continued to stress crops and pastures. Fieldwork included harvesting corn for silage and cutting hay.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 24 percent very short, 29 percent short, 44 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. The shortage of moisture was evident with over half of the topsoil considered short to very short in the Northwest, West Central, Central, Southwest, South Central and Southeast Districts. Subsoil moisture condition rated 23 percent very short, 32 percent short, 43 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus.

Corn silking or beyond was 96 percent, 6 days behind last year and 5 days behind the 5-year average. Seventy two percent of the corn crop has reached the dough stage or beyond, 3 days behind last year but 1 day ahead of the average. Fifteen percent of Iowa’s corn crop has reached the dent stage, 4 days behind last year and 1 day behind the 5-year average. Corn condition dropped to 66 percent good to excellent, 7 percentage points below the previous week. Ninety-four percent of soybeans were blooming, 12 days behind last year and 3 days behind average. Eighty percent of the soybean crop was setting pods, 8 days behind last year and 2 days behind the 5 year average. Soybeans began coloring at 1 percent, equal to last year and the 5-year average. Iowa’s soybean condition fell to 63 percent good to excellent, 8 percentage points lower than the previous week. Oats harvested for grain reached 86 percent, 6 days behind both last year and the average.

Ninety-seven percent of the State’s second cutting of alfalfa hay was complete, with the third cutting at 40 percent. All hay condition declined to 46 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated just 32 percent good to excellent. Some producers are feeding hay and hauling water to livestock.

Weather Summary
Provided by Justin Glisan, Ph.D., State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

The Iowa State Fair opened towards the tail end of the reporting period with unseasonably dry conditions across much of Iowa; northeastern stations reported above-average rainfall while deficits approaching an inch were observed over the rest of the state. Temperatures were below normal in eastern Iowa where cloud cover and rainfall persisted over multiple days. Southwestern Iowa was up to four degrees warmer than normal with a statewide average temperature of 71.9 degrees, 0.1 degree above normal.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms continued across much of Iowa through Sunday (7th) afternoon and evening. A few isolated cells were severe-warned in central and east-central Iowa with heavier downpours reported. More persistent cells formed in eastern Iowa overnight into Monday (8th) before dissipating during the late morning hours. Event rain totals were highest across pockets of western and east-central Iowa with nearly 30 stations measuring at least an inch. Stations in Clinton, Jackson and Jones counties observed over two inches with Anamosa (Jones County) reporting 3.41 inches; the statewide average rainfall was 0.37 inch. Wind shifted to a northerly direction through the day with clearing skies and high temperatures in the mid 70s north to low 80s south. Variable winds built in overnight into Tuesday (9th) with foggy conditions reported at several stations. Morning lows bottomed out in the 50s with the coolest conditions in northwestern Iowa. Mostly sunny skies reigned through the afternoon hours with seasonal daytime highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Overnight lows on Wednesday (10th) were in the upper 50s and low 60s with calm to very light winds. Daytime temperatures rebounded into the low 90s in western Iowa with low 80s reported in eastern Iowa. Cloud cover pushed into northern Iowa after midnight and held temperatures in the upper 60s; upper 50s and low 60s were observed in southern Iowa.

Thursday (11th) marked the beginning of the Iowa State Fair and temperatures in Polk County were in the mid to upper 80s. A narrow line of thunderstorms formed in north-central Iowa and pushed southeast through east-central Iowa into the afternoon. A severe-warned thunderstorm dropped nickel to quarter-size hail on Zearing (Story County), producing isolated crop damage. Stations receiving rain registered totals generally under 0.30 inch with higher totals under slower-moving thunderstorms; Iowa Falls (Hardin County) observed 0.52 inch while Lake Mills (Winnebago County) measured 1.80 inches. Additional thundershowers spun into northeastern Iowa overnight into Friday (12th) and remained for much of the day. Under cloud cover, daytime highs hovered in the upper 60s with upper 80s and low 90s over western Iowa where sunshine and southerly winds boosted temperatures. Rain totals reported at 7:00 am on Saturday (13th) were mostly under 0.20 inch though Calmar (Winneshiek County) reported 1.06 inches. A cold front dove southeast through Iowa over the daylight hours, ushering in cloud cover and cooler temperatures; afternoon highs were in the upper 80s ahead of the front and upper 70s behind. A few thunderstorms popped up along the boundary early in the day in extreme northeastern Iowa but fizzled after a few hours. Overcast skies remained into Sunday (14th) morning holding temperatures in the 60s across much of the state, though low 50s were reported northwest.

Weekly precipitation totals ranged from no accumulation at multiple western and southern Iowa stations to 3.67 inches in Anamosa. The statewide weekly average precipitation was 0.43 inch while the normal is 0.95 inch. Indianola (Mahaska County) and Oskaloosa (Warren County) reported the week’s high temperature of 99 degrees on the 7th, on average 14 degrees above normal.  Anamosa (Jones County) reported the week’s low temperature of 47 degrees on the 10th, 14 degrees below normal.

Agenda for PUBLICATION

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Time: 7:30am
HCHC Board Room
Mission: To enhance the health of individuals and communities through high quality, effective and efficient services
Vision: To be the healthcare provider and employer of choice
Values: Quality, Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Trust
I. CALL TO ORDER
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of previous meeting & committees
B. Administrative memo and EMS report
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Financial Update ♦ □
B. Capital Update ♦ □
C. COVID-19 Update ♦ □
V. HOSPITAL INSPECTION: Carla McNamee
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. System Update
VII. EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE
Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 1(l) to discuss patient care quality □ ♦ *
VIII. ADJOURNMENT