Being aware and taking prevention measures are keys to safety
Unloading grain bins and delivering corn to local elevators, feed mills and ethanol plants has been in full swing for several weeks across the Midwest. In this article, Dirk Maier, professor of agriculture and biosystems engineering with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides some basic safety guidance.
Ideally, corn will gravity flow into the center floor outlet (sump), is transferred with an under-floor conveyor out of the bin and from there to another conveyor that fills a truck or to an overhead load-out bin to gravity-fill a truck.
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business or perform custom work for others. Others rent machinery or perform other services.
This year’s survey, published in March, includes 122 responses and nearly 3,400 custom rates for tasks related to tillage, planting and seeding, spraying, harvesting, farm labor and more. Most custom rates saw an increase of 3-10%, according to Alejandro Plastina, associate professor in economics and extension economist at Iowa State, and one of the authors of the report. The cost for labor increased almost 14%, reflecting the challenges of a tight labor market nationwide.
Diabetes affects about 37 million Americans, and an estimated seven million use insulin to control their blood sugar. However, a recent study found that over 25% of diabetic patients have had to skip this necessary medication due to the unduly high costs the pharmaceutical companies have charged - in some cases as much as $1,000 a month.
Led by its current majority party, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients. Guess who voted against the measure - all three Representatives from the state of Iowa not of that majority party. Which party truly cares about the healthcare of everyday Iowans?
Duane Weston Calvert, affectionately known as “Coach”, 88, of Apache Junction, AZ peacefully passed away March 7, 2022 at a Queen Creek, AZ hospital surrounded by his family. Duane donated his body to science. Services to celebrate his life will be held later this year.
Duane was born December 1, 1933 in Sioux City to Earl and Helen Calvert. He attended East High School in Sioux City and graduated from Westmar College in LeMars. He then served in the U.S. Army.
He married Julia Annette Ullrich in Salix December 28, 1957. They were blessed with seven children.
Larry Whittle, 74, of rural Decorah died Thursday, March 17, 2022 at his home. Memorial services will be held Monday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at St. Benedict’s Cemetery in Decorah.
Friends may greet the family from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, where there will be a 2:30 p.m. scripture service.
Lawrence Paul Whittle was born September 17, 1947 in Dubuque, the son of Virgil and Claire (Heatley) Whittle. He graduated from St. George High School in Lansing in 1965 and then worked on the family farm and bought his first pick-up. Larry started hauling cattle to area sales barns, attending local livestock auctions, and was a livestock buyer for many years; he loved taking care of his cattle.
Lorraine Janice Harrington, 82, of Postville passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Funeral Service was held Monday, April 11 at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville with Pastor Steve Oden as the officiant. Burial followed at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ossian.
Dr. Jay Strittholt joins VMH ... Veterans Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Jay Strittholt as a new Orthopedic Surgeon at the hospital beginning in early April. Dr. Strittholt is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon that practices all aspects of general orthopedics, including total joint replacement. He joins Dr. Val Lyons as an additional choice for orthopedic services close to home. Self-referrals are welcome when making appointments with Dr. Strittholt and can be made by calling Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411. Submitted photo.
Veterans Memorial Hospital is announcing that Dr. Jay Strittholt will be a new Orthopedic Surgeon at the hospital beginning in early April. Dr. Strittholt is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon that practices all aspects of general orthopedics, including total joint replacement. He joins Dr. Val Lyons as an additional choice for orthopedic services close to home.
Originally from a small town in Ohio, he has worked 20-plus years of his career in Iowa and has a special connection to this state. He feels at home in smaller towns, and enjoys the kinship of the people. This is one of the main reasons that he is very pleased to be practicing in Waukon now.
Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee County Public Health will be offering all doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, plus the additional booster dose, at their weekly immunization clinics each Wednesday throughout the month of April. These vaccinations are by appointment only and are held each Wednesday afternoon, with extended hours available the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
These vaccinations will be available at the main entrance of the hospital in the Meditation Healing Center. To make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination, in April and beyond, call Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care at 563-568-5660.
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, April 21, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital. Face masks will be required to be worn.
This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or who has a friend or loved one with diabetes. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call Angie Mettille, RN, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
The local Grief Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon Tuesday, April 12 at 5 p.m. in the Meditation Healing Center, located just inside the main entrance of the hospital. Face masks will be required.
This informal meeting is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss, whether it be death, divorce, illness or some other grief.
Feel free to attend and bring a friend, and be sure to wear a mask. All attendees will be able to physically distance during the meeting. This grief support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
