CAR FIRE AT THE WELLS CORPORATE OFFICES FRIDAY AFTERNOON
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department responded to a car fire at the Wells Corporate Offices Friday afternoon. The alarm was sounded at about 3:05 p.m. Upon arrival, flames were visible coming from the burning car. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control very quickly, however, the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix engine was completely destroyed in the fire. The cause was accidental attributed to an electrical malfunction near the alternator.
IOWA’S SECRETARY OF STATE PAUL PATE TALKS WITH THE KLEM RADIO
(Le Mars) — Iowa’s Secretary of State Paul Pate was in Le Mars on Friday attending a regional auditor’s seminar. KLEM news visited with Pate, who is a republican, about voter identification, and voter fraud. A new law has modified voter identification. Pate says photo voter identification is needed to keep the integrity and security of voting.
Pate says Iowans usually have a better voter turn-out percentage than other states, and he believes it will continue. However, he would like to see a change of rules when it comes to voter registration the day of the election.
Although the principle way of voting may not see many changes in the future, even with some people advocating a “vote from your home” idea. One area the Iowa Secretary of State does envision are “voting centers”, especially for those people who commute a distance between home and work.
Next week, we will hear additional comments from the Iowa Secretary of State on Iowa’s Caucus system, and what he believes is needed to improve the program, as well as, being able to have Iowa maintain its “First in the Nation” status.
IPPA SELECTS WEBSTER CITY RESTAURANT AS WINNER OF THE 2017 BEST BREADED PORK TENDERLOIN CONTEST
(CLIVE, Iowa) – The Iowa Pork Producers Association has selected a Webster City restaurant as the winner of its 2017 Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest.The Grid Iron Grill owned by Burke Risetter was judged by IPPA to have the best tenderloin in the state this year.
“You’ve put a lot of pride on my sleeve,” Risetter said when contacted by IPPA earlier this week. “This is awesome. I can’t stop smiling.” The Grid Iron Grill has been in business since 2008 when Risetter and his uncle opened the restaurant. Burke buys 300 to 400 pounds of fresh pork a week and serves about 400 tenderloins each week. Fresh pork loins are cut daily and each tenderloin is seven to eight ounces. They are tenderized twice, tapped out instead of pounded out and given a light egg wash. One fryer is used for all pork items to preserve the true pork flavor.
The IPPA Restaurant and Foodservice Committee will make the official presentation at the restaurant next week. Risetter will receive a check for $500, a plaque and a large banner to display. The Grid Iron Grill also will need to brace itself for a substantial increase in traffic.
IPPA judges selected the Northside Café in Winterset as the runner up in this year’s contest. IPPA will present the café with a check for $250 and a plaque.
The Buffalo Tavern in Burlington, Lake View’s Thirsty Carp and the Double Dip in Chariton rounded out the top five finalists. These restaurants will receive a Top Five Plaque to display in their restaurant.
IPPA received 3,014 nominations with 271 different establishments named. The committee judged 43 establishments last summer on the quality of the pork, taste, physical characteristics and eating experience.
