Good Food, Good Music in Danbury Over the Weekend

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   Danbury was the location for eating on the streets and in a school and for kicking up your heels to some tunes. The Danbury Fire Department held their annual BBQ/street dance, and St. Mary's Rosary Society held their annual chicken dinner over the weekend.
   Saturday found tables replacing fire trucks at the fire station as people fled to the scene of the supper. Brats and burgers were accompanied by the usual sides to fill hungry tummies and thirsty people. As the sun began to set, Over the Border got the place rocking with their music.
   On Sunday, Danbury Catholic's gymnasium took center stage as chicken and its sides were set out for the patrons to feast upon. Staley's kept the food flowing with help from the Rosary Society members.
   Above, Amy and Doug Trucke show their dance moves to Over the Border.
   Above and to the left, a couple boys enjoy their Sunday lunch.

Flight Breakfast Sunday

   The Mapleton Flying Club invites you to hang around the hangars at the Mapleton Airport and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, and sausage or bacon on Sunday, August 17th. The club will be serving from 7:30 until 11:30.
   While you enjoy your meal, you'll be able to watch the planes arrive and depart with fellow pilots looking for a hot meal.

ICA to Hold SW Regional Meeting, BQA and Handling Presentation

   Ames, Iowa Ð Creston Livestock Auction will host the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association’s (ICA) 2nd annual Southwest Iowa Regional meeting on Monday, August 25, with registration at 10:00 a.m., and kick-off at 10:30 a.m.
   “We are inviting all cattle producers and interested persons to attend,” said ICA Regional Vice President Doug Wedemeyer. “This should be a very informative program covering a variety of issues important to our industry. The Creston Livestock Auction makes for an ideal location for this program.”
   The day will begin with a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training by Brian Waddingham, Iowa Beef Industry Council Director of Industry Relations. Following the BQA training, a cattle handling presentation will be given by Creston Livestock Auction’s, Tom Frey.
   A complimentary lunch will be provided and the afternoon portion of the program will feature ICA President Kevin Carstensen and Executive Vice President Bruce Berven. Carstensen and Berven will jointly present a “State of ICA” address. Updates will be given on a potential rule to limit application of manure on frozen ground and other DNR rule changes relating to manure stockpiling, etc. Members will be briefed on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), as well as have the opportunity to ask questions.
   ICA policy development process begins at regional meetings. Members will be able to discuss issues which are concerning to them. ICA policy will be determined at ICA Annual Convention in January. A Regional Nominating Committee will be elected, as well as an election for a Southwest Regional ICA Vice-President.
   All cattle producers and agri-business entities interested in attending are asked to RSVP for the luncheon and register their attendance to the ICA office by Wednesday, August 20, at 515-296-2266.