Gas and diesel prices held relatively steady over the past week while the cost of natural gas jumped nearly a dime. According to AAA Iowa, as of Wednesday, June
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Last year’s popular Audubon Public Library concert series, Music in the Park, required implementation of COVID-related mitigation methods, but this year people are able to gather more like years past at the events each Thursday through July. This week’s featured group is Studio 728, popular local artists from Coon Rapids who have been a part of the Audubon Music in the Park series for several years. The performances take place on the City Park stage from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Artists scheduled for the remainder of the season include: Dustin Baird, Darla and Dave, Brad Morgan, Chad Elliot, the Polka Police and the Girl’s Next Door. A full schedule can be found included below.
Landus Cooperative has announced their Board of Directors will be joined by a former USDA Under Secretary and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture as an outside director. Bill Northey will be serving a one-year term, which is eligible for renewal to a maximum of three years. Board Chairman, Nate Stewart, says they are extremely pleased to welcome Northey. “Bill is a true, proven leader and advocate for the American farmer. We look forward to Bill’s insight and knowledge, not only with his experience with the USDA, but as an Iowa farmer. We believe he will be a great asset to Landus as a company, as well as to our farmer members,” says Stewart. Northey says he is excited to join the Landus board. “Landus is an innovative farmer-focused cooperative dedicated to building on its legacy of service. Leadership at Landus is committed to doing its part to bring about a bright future for its members.” In this role, Northey will act as an advisor and coach on business and industry issues of
One of the region’s chief water providers, West Central Iowa Rural Water Association (WCIRWA), issued a voluntary emergency water conservation order this (Wednesday) morning as dry conditions continue. The order affects thousands of customers in rural areas of Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Guthrie, Ida, Sac and Shelby Counties and includes over 10 communities in the listening area: Arcadia, Arthur, Charter Oak, Dedham, Halbur, Kiron, Lidderdale, Schleswig, Templeton, Vail and Westside. WCIRWA is recommending residents use private wells when possible and avoid large-volume usages, such as watering lawns, filling pools, washing vehicles or equipment and other similar practices. The order is currently voluntary, but additional conservation measures may be required if drought conditions worsen. For more information, contact WCIRWA using the information included below.