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​A recent Iowa State University report shows a third consecutive year of increases in the number of businesses reporting sales tax in both Carroll and Carroll County, despite a decrease in populations for both since about 2011. Carroll County had 867 firms reporting more than $604 million in sales, while the City of Carroll had 517 firms with a total of $241 million in sales. The closest Carroll County communities in 2017 retail sales were Manning with 76 firms reporting $15.1 million in sales, Coon Rapids with $10.8 million in sales from 63 firms and Breda, who reported 36 firms with sales topping $10 million. The report says the population decline is seen in other communities and counties of like size, but Carroll continues to see wage and salary increases for the area. Carroll County has a worker inflow of 4,458 people, mostly from Crawford, Greene and Sac Counties, and an outflow of 4,362, mainly to Polk, Crawford and Woodbury Counties.

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A “colorful” history project has garnered the attention of state leaders and earned a special award for a local group last week. On Wednesday, April 11, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg presented the Manning Historic Preservation Commission with the Loren Horton Community History Award. The team’s collection of historical narratives that were put together in coloring book format and distributed from the Hausbarn and other local establishments was recognized as an outstanding effort in keeping our local history alive for the youth of the region as well as those visiting the area. The award is named in honor of Loren Horton, who represented the State Historical Society of Iowa from 1973 until his retirement in 1996. The award is presented to individuals, groups or organizations whose outstanding local history project was completed during the previous calendar year.

​The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation and partnering organizations will be offering two-day developmental workshops for teachers throughout the summer. These courses are designed to assist teachers with applying Iowa Core standards, including social studies and science, in the context of agriculture. They will also us ag to teach other core concepts and skills, like language arts and math. These hands-on, interactive classes feature a day of site visits and tours and one day of practical classroom application. “The tour day was one of the best professional development days I have experienced in 23 years,” says Gary McEldowny, a 2017 workshop participant. Real-World Connections for Learning will be coming to Manning on June 7 and June 8. The tours will go behind the scenes at a row-crop and cattle farm, a John Deere dealership, veterinary clinic and specialty equipment business. Producers and other experts will showcase how agriculture uses technology to ensure environmental and economic sustainability. More information and registration details can be found by following the link included here.

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​Gov. Kim Reynolds made a special, digital appearance, speaking to the more than 300 people who attended the fourth annual IKM-Manning GALA last Saturday at the Hausbarn Konferenz Centre in Manning. She recognized the district and the communities that support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. IKM-Manning has led the state, in not only the programming they are able to offer students, but in their ability to bring business, community and school together to fund these efforts. Organizers say that to date, more than $90,000 has been raised, but they are not done yet as sponsorships will be taken up to May 31 and will be added to that initial tally. In all there were more than 150 silent and live auction items sold, raising $46,000 between the two. The raffle raised over $3,000 and there were 57 bottles of wine sold in just one hour, adding another $1,150 to the night’s total. To date, the GALA has raised and distributed $220,000 to various programs, including Pint-sized Science, First Lego League, Jr., Project Lead the Way and Making STEM Connections. The Governor’s video along with more details on ways to obtain more information on how to support the IKM-Manning GALA can be found below.
GALA Chairman, Rose Miller: miller@ikm-manning.k12.ia.us
                                Jean Stadtlander: 712-830-3008 or tjkstadt@mmctsu.com

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Since their first concert in 2012, Manning’s C-3 (Christ, Community, Celebration) organization has been structuring events that have positive and uplifting effects on the youth of the community. This year will bring a change from the musical performances of previous years, and instead will share a message of performing like a champion and maintaining a positive attitude. Guest speaker and former member of the Championship Nebraska football team, Aaron Davis, will present “The Power of Your Choice” to the youth of the community during a special assembly in the afternoon of Wednesday, April 18, at the IKM-Manning High School auditorium. At 7 p.m. that evening, Davis will return to the auditorium to present “The Attitude of a Championship Community” to area residents of all ages. The C-3 organization will host a meal beforehand for a free-will offering, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Money raised through this meal will support the spring 2019 Wolf Pack for Hunger food packaging event. Davis is currently a business owner and partner in software company, AMPT, as well as an author and motivational speaker. He and his wife, Brooke, and their two sons and daughter live in Nebraska.

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​Elementary students from IKM-Manning have received recognition for their beef marketing strategies. The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation announced the winners in the experiential learning High Steaks! Beef Marketing contest for elementary, middle and high school students. Two different projects from children in Kristin Dreyer’s class tied for third place in their division. Collin Bainbridge, Austin Rhodes and Maybelin Valladares created a poster explaining the nutrition of beef, while Richie Andrade, Camden Alexander and Anna Stangl crafted a poster that explained the cow life cycle. A panel of industry experts, beef producers and educators were responsible for judging entries, which were eligible to receive prizes including up to $200 and a personalized virtual tour of a beef farm. First place winners will treat their school to a BBQ lunch catered by the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

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​Manning Regional Healthcare Center has announced the receipt of a new 3D mammography machine, thanks to the generosity of a local donor. Arlene Musfeldt lived in Manning her entire life, and she and her husband, Albert, farmed north of Manning for many years, moving into town after retiring. She spent a great deal of her time with residents at the Manning Plaza during her retirement, until she herself became a resident. When she passed away, she left an endowment with the stipulation that it make a positive impact on the place she called home. MRHC leaders decided to invest in the new 3D mammography machine as a means to fulfill that wish and to give something back to the community for many years to come. “The Arlene Musfeldt donation is potentially a lifesaving donation,” says Radiology Director, Linda Croghan. She adds that this technology is the biggest breakthrough in breast cancer detection in 30 years and that she couldn’t be more excited to offer the exams to community members. The Hologic Genius machine provides the ability to detect 20 to 65 percent more invasive breast cancers compared to 2D machines.

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The Germans of Manning proved they really know how to throw a St. Patrick’s Day party with more than 350 attendees at the first annual chili and rib cook off last Saturday, March 17. More than $14,000 was raised for the benefit of Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park from the revelers at the Hausbarn Konferenz Centre, who ranged in ages from four to 80+ years old. More than 30 gallons of chili from 14 different cooks was sampled and voted on by ticket holders and judges, as were 120 racks of ribs prepared by 17 area BBQ masters. The fundraising event included 30 silent auction items which raked in over $3,000 and 20 delectable desserts that were auctioned off for more than $3,000 as well. In the rib competition, one local team captured the “unicorn” of a perfect score from all six judges, including rankings from Certified Barbecue Judge, Dr. Dave Nystrom, and Kansas City Barbecue Society Judge, Dr. PJ Greteman. That first place prize went to Mel Jackson and his “Jackson 5” entry. Second place went to Lucas Deiber and third to Eric White. When it came to People’s Choice, there was a similarity in the selected winners, but some differences in their rankings. Eric White, with Barrel Smoke BBQ, took first place in that competition, Mel Jackson came in second and Lucas Deiber third. Deiber had the distinct honor of placing in two food categories, going home with a first place finish in the judge’s selection for chili. Barb Sturm placed second and James McKinney came in third. Eric White’s name resurfaced on the chili side with a first place People’s Choice selection, followed by Barb Sturm in second and Doc Bob Vonnahme in third.

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​The official route for RAGBRAI through the immediate area has now been released. The longest ride of the week, not including the optional loop, will be making stops in several local communities on Monday, July 23. After overnighting in Denison, riders will travel down M36 to connect with M55, and then on south to Highway 141, which will take them to Aspinwall and Manning. Riders will be looping up to the north on N14 through Templeton, then heading east on E57 before coming back south to 141 via Highway 71. Travel continues east through Dedham and then on to Coon Rapids, which is a meeting town. From there, cyclists will hit County Road E63 and connect with Highway 25 north to Scranton and on to Jefferson on E53, where they will stop for the night. The 71.7 mile route will include 2,537 feet of climb. Every day throughout this week, a segment of the full route, including roads and pass-through towns, will be released.

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Fresh, frozen and non-perishable food items will be available to families and employees in the IKM-Manning School District on the second Friday of each month beginning today. From 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Wolf Pack Pantry will be open in the IKM-Manning Middle School library to provide these items to students, parents, guardians, student caretakers and district staff members. Though the numbers of individuals and families utilizing the pantry is tracked for stocking purposes, the identities of those visiting is kept confidential. There is no limit to the times a person can visit the pantry, and if the hours posted do not work, appointments can be made by calling 712-655-3761. Individuals may also get items from both the Wolf Pack Pantry and the community food pantry. Anyone with questions is encouraged to call or email Corey Sebetka through the link included below.
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For questions, contact Corey Sebetka:
          csebetka@ikm-manning.k12.ia.us