THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024 • VOLUME N0. 123 • ISSUE NO. 45 • 2 SECTION • 12 PAGES
Serving Colfax • Mingo • Baxter • Western Jasper County
RIP-ROARING COUNTY FAIR RODEO The stands were packed for the Jasper County Fair Rodeo which featured cowboys and cowgirls on bucking broncos, barrel racing and trying to finish 8 seconds on fired up bulls
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Emergency siren protocols System aligns with NWS alerts to enhance change in Jasper County timeliness and accuracy By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune Jasper County Emergency Management Agency announced last week that emergency siren protocols have changed and will go into effect starting July 21. The changes are designed to align the county’s current local alert system with the Wireless Emergency Alerts sent out by the National Weather Service. It is believed these changes will enhance the timeliness and accuracy of
severe weather notifications in Jasper County. Jamey Robinson, director of Jasper County EMA, said the alignment with WEA alerts issued by the National Weather Services ensures our warning systems are consistent and that residents receive critical alerts simultaneously. Robinson stressed that sirens are for outdoor notification only. “When they sound, they indicate that you should immediately seek shelter and tune into local media sources for detailed
information and instructions,” he said. “Residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new protocol and stay vigilant during severe weather conditions.” Sirens are activated during these instances: Tornadoes, hail measuring 2.75 inches or larger, winds recorded at more than 80 mph and responder/spotter request. For more information about the changes and how to remain prepared, visit www.jasperema-hls.org or call 641792-7555.
Stars, Stripes and County Fair Nights 4-H and FFA kids, along with their variety of animals, take over the Jasper County Fairgrounds to show what they have been working on throughout the year
Supervisors to take formal vote splitting shared benefits coordinator position Action will ensure employee’s salary is split evenly by VA and general assistance By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune
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In an effort to expand the work of and properly certify Jasper County’s shared benefits coordinator, who splits his time between veterans affairs and general assistance, the leader of the Iowa Association of County Commission Veteran Service Officers recommended further assistance from the board of supervisors. Patty Hamann, president of IACCVSO, told the Jasper County Veterans Affairs Commission during its July 10 meeting that it might be best if supervisors take formal action to adjust the shared benefits coordinator position’s salary so that half comes from veterans affairs and half comes from general assistance. When human resources director Dennis Simon presented Hamann’s idea to the board during a July 16 work session, there was some initial skepticism from chairman Brandon Talsma, and he suggested whether it was even necessary to take action since the auditor’s office has since handled the budget adjustment. “Is Patty wanting something in resolution form?” Talsma asked. COORDINATOR | 3A
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