Motorcycle And Car Collide At NIPCO Intersection
(Le Mars) — A motorcycle and a car collided Thursday afternoon at the intersection of County Road C-38 and Highway 75, commonly referred to as the NIPCO corner, about two miles southwest of Le Mars. The accident was reported at approximately 2:38 p.m. It is not known the extent of injuries involved, or the number of accident victims. Law enforcement officials with the Le Mars Police Department, Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa State Patrol all responded to the scene of the accident. In addition, the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department consisting of firefighters and EMT officials were also at the scene. Traffic on Highway 75 remained open, though both the northbound and the southbound lanes had slowed down as a result of the accident. The Le Mars Police Department is investigating the accident scene.
Parmelee Certified As Hormone Replacement Provider
(Le Mars) — Dr. Paul Parmelee of Floyd Valley Healthcare was recently certified as a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement (BHRT) Provider. He will offering BHRT (Pellet Therapy) beginning on August 18th in the Le Mars location of Floyd Valley Clinics. BHRT is a personalized and natural approach to hormone replacement. Appointments can be made by calling 712.546.3670.
Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Because of their importance, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body. This can cause a variety of symptoms including:
Signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women include:
- Fatigue
- Night sweats
- Hot flashes or flushes
- Decreased sex drive
- Weight gain
- Trouble sleeping
- Irritability
- Anxiousness
- Mood swings
- Low mood
- Discomfort during intercourse
Signs and symptoms of low testosterone and hormonal imbalance in men include:
- Low sex drive
- Fatigue
- Loss of muscle mass
- Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)
- Decreased bone mass
- Mood changes
- Low mood
- Irritability
- Brain fog
- Elevated blood sugar
- Stress
- Anxiousness
- High cholesterol
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and would like to learn more, your first step is to make an appointment with Dr. Parmelee. A patient’s hormone replacement eligibility will be determined during an office visit after conducting an extensive lab analysis.
Plymouth County Soil And Water Conservation To Observe 75th Anniversary
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Soil and Water Conservation Services will be celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special tour and recognition program scheduled for Monday, August 23rd. Ben Brady serves as the District Conservationist for Plymouth County Soil and Water Conservation Services and offers the highlights to be observed that day.
Brady says conservation methods have greatly improved over the years, and more farmers and landowners are implementing additional conservation methods to protect the soil from eroding, and to protect water quality.
Brady says many cost share programs are still available for farmers and landowners. He says since Plymouth County is heavily dependent upon livestock production, EQIP funded programs are available.
The Plymouth County District Conservationist urges people wanting to join the 75th anniversary tour to contact the Soil and Water Conservation offices by the end of the day on Friday, August 13th. The tour will begin at the Perry Creek Dairy located on county road K-22 at 4:30 p.m.
Field Of Dreams Major League Baseball Game Ruled As A Success
(Dyersville) — Last night’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville featured eight home runs, including a final two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth that secured the 9-to-8 victory for the Chicago White Sox. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there’ll be a Field of Dreams game again next year, likely in August.
The commissioner did not reveal which teams would play in a second Field of Dreams game.
Kevin Costner, star of the iconic 1989 movie that inspired last night’s game, says there’s nothing like tradition.
On Wednesday, Costner toured the field built on the same property as the baseball diamond originally constructed for the movie. Last night, Costner played a role in opening the Fox Sports national broadcast of the Field of Dreams game. During the news conference before the game, Costner used the word nuanced to describe the field and the entire event.
The White Sox and the Yankees wore special retro uniforms for last night’s game and the players entered the field through the rows of corn surrounding the outfield. Eight-thousand were in the stands for the game a few miles outside of Dyersville. Hundreds more set up lawn chairs in the City Square in Dyersville to watch the game on a big screen. Karen Kramer has lived in Dyersville for 30 years and she says the event is about much more than baseball.
Ken Graves connects the underlying theme of the movie to his own experience. He’s been playing baseball since he was five.
Costner, the movie’s star, suggests a film without car chases or explosions still connects with audiences because it’s about a father and a son getting a second chance to deal with unfinished business.
Iowa State Fair Opens
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa State Fair C-E-O Gary Slater said Thursday it was a hard 14 months waiting for the start of this year’s fair. Slater says they weren’t sure we would be back — but said they we resilient, resourceful, and are back. Slater says. Governor Kim Reynolds was cheered when she welcomed people at the opening ceremonies.
Reynolds says she expects huge crowds during the 11-day run.
Ethics Board Finds Governor’s Appearance In COVID PSA Legal
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board has found that Governor Kim Reynolds did not violate ethics laws by appearing in a public awareness campaign asking Iowans to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The Republican governor was one of several people with Iowa ties in the minute-long video — including former Governor Tom Vilsack. Democrat State Auditor Rob Sand claimed Reynolds’ appearance went against a state law against self-promotion in ads paid for by taxpayers. The state board found that the law makes an exception when a public health emergency is in place.
Ernst Slams President’s Decision On Troops In Afghanistan
(Washington, DC) — Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is blasting President Joe Biden’s decision to send troops back to Afganistan to help with the shutdown of the U-S Embassy. Ernst is a Republican and combat veteran who retired from the Iowa National Guard. She says this situation was entirely avoidable. Ernst says the “hasty and poorly planned exit ” now requires a rescue effort. She says she’s praying for the safety and success of all involved.
Iowan Taking Part In Ms. Wheelchair America
(Jackson Junction, IA) — Ms. Wheelchair Iowa Heidi Kriener (KREE-ner) is taking part in this year’s Ms. Wheelchair America competition. It’s a virtual competition involving 30 contestants. Kriener is a teacher in the Turkey Valley Schools in both the E-S-L and TAG programs. She says they have workshops that are very informative and she has learned a lot. The final speeches from Kriener and the rest of the contestants will be webcast live starting at 5 p-m Iowa time on Friday, with the crowning event at 5 p-m on Saturday.
Governor Questioned About State Fair And Covid
(Des Moines, IA) — Governor Kim Reynolds was asked today (Thursday) about the critics who say the Iowa State Fair bring too many maskless people together and risks the spread of COVID. The governor says RAGBRAI and the Hinterland Music Festival were held with thousands and thousands of people and she didn’t see a lot of masks at those events. Reynolds says Iowans are attending events safely and responsibly. COVID case numbers have gone back up — as have hospitalizations — but Reynolds says this is not the same as the height of the pandemic. Reynolds says the current infection rate is still well below the peak.
