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World's Largest Tractor Coming to Iowa
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Posted 8 March 2010
“Big Bud 16V - 747”, the world’s largest tractor, will be making its way to Iowa for the first time ever this spring. 

Arriving in April, Big Bud has representatives of Heartland Acres in Independence expecting big things for visitors who come to the agriculture museum.  “All of us who have worked to get “Big Bud” to come to Independence are very excited”, stated Heartland Acres Board member Craig Johnson.  “This is a great opportunity to bring more visitors to Independence and Northeast Iowa.” 

Built in Havre, Montana in 1977, “Big Bud” was 1 of over 500 “Big Bud” brand tractors that were built by Ron Harmon and the crew of the Northern Manufacturing Company.  “Big Bud” is the only 16V-747 model that was produced and was specifically designed to produce higher horsepower to deep-plow cotton fields for the Rossi Brothers near Bakersfield, California.  The tractor was built to produce 760 horsepower using a 16-cylinder Detroit Diesel engine but has operated at 980 horsepower. “Big Bud” measures 27 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 14 feet tall and weighs over 130,000 pounds.

“Big Bud” will be making its way to Iowa for the first time in history and with tractor enthusiasts located throughout the Midwest, an increase of tourists to Independence is almost certain.  “Big Bud is known globally so this is not only an exciting opportunity for our area, but for the entire Midwest”, commented Heartland Acres Events Manager Mike McGill.  “We have reached out to the state tourism office as well as over twenty other organizations that we partner with in ag tourism to help us as we plan for Big Bud’s arrival.”    

As a member benefit, Chamber members across the state will receive a discount on adult admission to Heartland Acres while Big Bud is being displayed.  “Participating organizations and their members will receive $2 off the adult admission by showing our staff this article, a membership card or by simply stating that they’re visiting as a member of the Chamber of Commerce”, added McGill. 

Visitor’s to Heartland Acres will be able to see “Big Bud 16V-747” from April 12th until July 31st; making it the longest stop at any site in its tour history.   

For more information about “Big Bud” and Heartland Acres visit www.heartlandacresusa.com or call 319-332-0123.

From Sap to Syrup: Interest in Making Maple Syrup Grows in Iowa

Sap to Syrup...In Iowa? from Iowa State University Extension on Vimeo.

Posted 1 March 2010
More and more Iowans are seeking what literally has been an untapped resource — the sap in the state’s maple trees, says Jesse Randall, a forester with Iowa State University Extension. They want to make maple syrup, and Randall and Iowa State’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management are showing them how, just in time for the 2010 syrup season.

Iowa DOT Asks Iowans to Put Safety First
Posted 4 February 2010
A series of winter storms this year has caused many Iowans to become stranded or their vehicles to run off the road. No one can predict when he or she might become the next victim of bad weather, but we can all be prepared just in case.

It can happen to you. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has developed a short video that identifies the basic necessities that you should carry in your vehicle, and describes what you should do if you become stranded.

To survive, stay inside your vehicle and use the resources in your survival kit. Do not attempt to walk for help or try to remove your vehicle from the snow.

Don’t put if off any longer. Now is the time to assemble your survival kit. Learn what to carry and tips to survive by watching this new video at http://www.iowadot.gov/ or http://www.youtube.com/iowadot

RAGBRAI Overnight Towns Announced
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Posted 31 January 2010
The overnight stops for RAGBRAI XXXVII have been announced. 

This year's RAGBRAI participants will encounter one of the flatest and shortest routes in the event's history.  RAGBRAI 2010, which will cover 442 miles from Sioux City to Dubuque July 25th through the 31st, is ranked the 3rd easiest as far as hills and mileage is concerned. 

Overnight towns include Storm Lake, Algona, Clear Lake, Charles City, Waterloo and Manchester.

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Posted 25 January 2010
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Two New 'Wild' License Plates Revealed 
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Posted 12 January 2010
Two new Iowa license plates to help fund natural resources will be available for purchase at county treasurers' offices this spring. The plates were unveiled by Lt. Gov. Patty Judge Saturday at the State Capitol during the Resource Enhancement And Protection (REAP) Congress.

The two new designs, featuring a brook trout and a deer, will attract two of the largest groups of Iowan outdoor enthusiasts, anglers and deer hunters, said Ross Harrison, DNR REAP coordinator. The license plates were designed by Cedar Rapids artist Greg Bordignon. At a purchase price of $45, and annual renewal of $25 for the numbered plates, the REAP program receives $35 from each purchase and $10 from renewals. The DNR's Wildlife Diversity program gets $10 from the purchase and $15 from renewals.

The two new plates join three others dedicated to those natural resource programs: the goldfinch/rose, pheasant and eagle plates which together generate about $1 million a year and outsell all of the state's other specialty plates. Bordignon also designed the current pheasant and eagle plates.

Harrison predicted the two new plates may double the current income within two years because of the popularity of the designs. "The brook trout is Iowa's only native trout, and is the best indicator of water quality of any fish species."

REAP provides funding to cities, counties and state conservation efforts, as well as to landowners and conservation organizations and individuals. Currently funded at $18 million in appropriations from state gaming revenues, the license plate income is added on top of that amount. REAP's public participation component includes a congress every two year for citizen input into running the program.

The DNR's nongame wildlife program uses its license plate revenue to match federal money for projects dealing with wildlife that are not hunted or fished, and therefore not managed by use of hunting and fishing license revenue.

    Resource Enhancement And Protection, plate information

Cool Internet Video
Posted 11 January 2010
The 24/7 Network is proud to present a new feature for 2010.  It will not come as a surprise that the crew at JJC Media spends a lot of time on the internet.  We come across a lot of really cool stuff and will share it with you using a couple of new features: Cool Internet Video and Cool Internet Tools.  If you come across cool things to share please let us know at jjcmedia@jjcmedia.com.

Today's Cool Internet Video:  Kseniya Simonova is a Ukrainian artist who just won Ukraine's version of "America's Got Talent." She uses a giant light box, dramatic music, imagination and "sand painting" skills to interpret Germany's invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII.


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