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Inwood, Iowa For the first time since the Grand Falls Casino was opened, the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation has held a grant ceremony somewhere other than the casino. And they gave out over $600,000 in grants.

The ceremony was held at the Lake Pahoja Education Center, which was built with the aid of a grant from the foundation. Instead of hor doeuvres from the culinary staff of the casino and resort, they were provided by Sharis Kitchen & Catering in Rock Rapids.

Some of the larger grants given were nearly $220,000 to the Lyon County Fair Association toward the remodeling of the 4-H Building, $100,000 to the City of Rock Rapids toward the extension of the Recreational Trail system, about $52,500 to Rock Rapids Kiwanis toward playground equipment, and $40,000 to the Larchwood Baseball Club toward a new outfield fence. Other organizations receiving funding included Inwood Fire/Rescue, the Rapids Theatre Preservation Society, the Matlock Fire Department, Northwest Iowa Community College, the Little Rock Town & Country Club, the City of Alvord, the City of George, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rock Rapids, the Larchwood Public Library, the Siouxland Food Bank, and the City of Inwood Recreation Department.

The board has not been awarding any new multi-cycle grants for the last few years, according to foundation president Randy Waagmeester. He says they continue to make payments on two of them from past years, however, including a payment of $75,000 to Rock Rapids Kids Club for their daycare and $100,000 to the Merrill Pioneer Hospital Association toward the hospital that was built in Rock Rapids.

The other side of the grant coin is the money thats given to government subdivisions in Lyon County every quarter. Those present also heard an update about how much has been given out to those entities in 2021, and since the inception of the foundation. Those amounts can be found under the competitive grant table below.

Grants to cities are based on population. Grants given to cities this year ranged from a total of nearly $60,000 for Lyon Countys smallest town of Alvord to a total of nearly $72,000 for the countys largest town of Rock Rapids. Each school district has received about $196,500 in 2021, and Lyon County government has received about $83,000.

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Here we are, close to the end of the year and facing the oncoming holidays. Do you secretly dread the hustle and bustle or are you excitedly anticipating all the sights, sounds, smells, and activities? Whatever holiday you celebrate, this is a busy time of year for everyone. Sometimes life events happen during this busy time, like a move, or a new baby, or even the passing of a loved one that amplifies the intensity of the season.

With that in mind, here are some tips that can help make your home inviting and comfortable and can help you to relax and enjoy the season.

Nows a great time to purge the things you dont need from your closets, in the storage room, stuff piled in the guest room, and in the garage. Get rid of the clutter piling on desks, counters, and corners of the room. Wow, it feels so good to de-clutter.

If you dont want to do it, hire a company to come and get things cleaned up. Particularly the areas you often skip, like baseboards, fans, window tracks, inside the oven, and inside the fridge. This is a great time of year to get the carpets and the windows professionally cleaned.

Easily freshen up the guest room with some new linens, clear a space in the closet or dresser for their things. Make sure there is a night light and a bedside clock. It is a nice touch to place some flowers or a small holiday arrangement in the room.

Generally, when people gather, they end up huddling in or around the kitchen. Clear counter space by putting small appliances in cabinets or in another room and put a diffuser with holiday scent in the corner. This is a great time of year to make sure the oven has been cleaned and the inside of the fridge cleaned out. Make room for the leftovers and the goodie plates from friends and neighbors.

Give yourself permission to hire someone to help with the things that you cant do or just dont want to spend your time on. Some tasks are best done by professionals. Dont push yourself to tackle tasks that may end up causing injury, like getting up on ladders etc.

If you are hosting, remember, people come to visit and renew relationships. The meal does not have to be complicated to be enjoyed and remembered. Set a pretty buffet on the island with a few decorations and let people self serve. This frees up time for you to enjoy the evening also.

A great way to get people talking and reminiscing is to run a continuous slide show on the TV, with some quiet holiday music in the background. People LOVE to see themselves and their loved ones over the years. This also helps people who dont know each other well, interact and inquire about whos in the picture. This is easy to do with various slide show programs available or even a photo DVD set on repeat. I sometimes have added in beautiful holiday scenes randomly placed between the pictures of family and friends that I knew would be there. This sets a warm and festive atmosphere in the room.

What better feeling than to come back to a home that is de-cluttered, clean, and ready for the new year.

With a little effort and a little planning, you can go into the holidays confident that you have created a warm, welcoming, and clean home. If you would like Prescott Maid to Order to help you get ready to relax and check cleaning off your list of things to do, simply call us today at 928-899-8518. For more information visit http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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LOGAN SQUARE The restoration of the 109-year-old Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, one of the most recognizable buildings in Logan Square, is drawing to a close after months of construction.

Since June, construction crews have been rebuilding the churchs crumbling brick facade and making other structural and cosmetic upgrades to the tune of $725,000. Its the first major renovation of the church since it was completed in 1912. That work is coming to an end later this month, church treasurer Matt Nygaard said.

When crews remove the scaffolding covering the church, theyll unveil a completely restored church facade with mortar original to the 1912 church and updated copper framing around the steeple, among other upgrades, Nygaard said.

Also this month, but likely before construction is complete, church leaders will hold their annual Taste of Norway celebration 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the church, 2614 N. Kedzie Ave. Like in previous years, the event will feature traditional Norwegian treats and crafts, such as handmade Nyssa hats, Havreflakk cookies and Scandinavian porridge and a rosemaling demonstration. Proceeds will benefit the church.

This years event will double as a celebration of the renovation project. Because there were no unforeseen costs during construction, church leaders were able to make additional improvements that werent part of the original scope of the project, such as rebuilding the parapet wall that flanks the front of the church, Nygaard said.

The event is also momentous because last years gathering had to be canceled because of the pandemic.

Its just a chance to get together and celebrate that the project went as well as it did, Nygaard said.

Before the renovation project, the church was in a state of disrepair. Most notably, its brick facade was falling apart, endangering church-goers and passersby. But the church also suffered from water damage and other forms of structural decay.

Church leaders were worried about the long-term stability of the church ahead of the big changes and heavy construction coming to the square, including thelong-anticipated traffic circle reworkand the construction of theGraces Furniture boutique hotel.

With heavy, earth-moving machinery expected to operate not far from the churchs doorstep, there is an increased sense of urgency to further stabilize the physical structure of Minnekirken, the church leaders said in anonline fundraiserin 2020.

The renovation project was a lifeline for the church, which is a hub for Chicagos Norwegian community and a neighborhood staple. The church has hosted community meetings for decades. Its location on the square makes it highly visible to neighbors and visitors.

Minnekirken was completed in 1912, making it one of the oldest ethnic churches in Logan Square. Its just one of two churches in the United States where Norwegian is the primary language spoken.

The churchs original stained glass windows wererestored in 2016thanks to donations from neighbors and Logan Square Preservation, a neighborhood group dedicated to the preservation and beautification of Logan Square.

Church leaders received a $250,000 grant last year through the citys Adopt-A-Landmark program to bring the renovation project to life. The rest of the funding came from the churchs coffers and more than $100,000 in donations.

As the extensive rehab project nears completion, church leaders have launched a smaller fundraiser for additional restoration work. The fundraiser, which has a goal of $30,000, will pay for a new railing and side gate and repairing and repainting the churchs original windows.

All of the improvements will ensure the church is around for another 100 years, church leaders said in the fundraiser.

To buy cookies and other treats online in advance of the Taste of Norway, go to the churchs online store.

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[Update (Nov. 15, 2021): Atlanta City Council overrode the mayors veto by a vote of 10 to 4. The project can move forward as planned.]

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Last week, Greenstone Properties, the Atlanta-based real-estate company, submitted plans and received the approval to rezone the 13-acre site located at 3626 Peachtree Rd. NE on behalf of Church at Wieuca, formally known as Wieuca Road Baptist Church, reported by What Now Atlanta.

Not satisfied with the outcome, Mayor Bottoms issued a veto on the approval, effectively stopping the developments ability to move forward unless the Atlanta City Council overrides the Mayors action. The veto is in contrast to the unanimous conditional approvals issued by City Planners, the Neighborhood Planning Unit, Zoning Review Board, Zoning Committee, and finally, the Atlanta City Council in the past few months.

Today, Monday, November 15, at 1 pm, the City Council will discuss the veto issued by the Mayor. The Council will need to determine whether to override the veto decision, which allows the developer to move forward with construction plan development or sustain the action of the Mayor, effectively ending the current development proposal.

The Atlanta City Council conditionally approved the rezoning from SPI-12 SA, SPI-12 SA, and R-3 to SPI-12SA 1, SPI-12 SA 2 and SPI-12SA 3, and an amended plan which included 444,000 square feet of office and accessory retail, 300 units of multi-family residential and an expanded parking deck. According to the site plan prepared by Kimley Horn, the development also included 38 townhome units and 13 single-family Cottage Homes.

According to the site plan, the office and multi-family building height will reach 382 feet. In addition, the height of the Church will expand 75 feet above the existing sanctuary floor elevation, and the cottage home and townhome heights will transition from 35 feet to 50 feet.

In a letter dated November 10, 2021, written by Mayor Bottoms to the City Council President and Members of the Atlanta Council, stated, the approval of this legislation would result in a number of the residents of the adjacent and neighboring properties experiencing unique negative impacts, which the City of Atlanta should not ignore.

The letter goes on to state, If approved, this legislation, would in effect, initiate the development of one of the largest remaining undeveloped properties in Buckhead, generally, and in the area of Wieuca Road and Peachtree Road, specifically. Currently, this property consists largely of wooded areas and greenspace. As this property is largely undeveloped, any resulting development thereof would result in an exponential increase in traffic, larger than what could be expected from the redevelopment of an existing development. Accordingly, the development resulting from the approval of this legislation would undoubtedly contribute to a disproportionately negative effect on the traffic patterns experienced by the adjacent neighbors and others residing in closest proximity to the proposed development. Thus, this legislation and the proposed development resulting therefrom, would ultimately have a disproportionately negative effect on the ability of these residents to utilize and enjoy their properties.

The letter to the City Council ends with While I believe we all agree that some future mixed-use development of this important property is appropriate and desirable, the density and intensity of this specific proposal, and the severe negative effects likely to result therefrom, warrant reconsideration of the City of Atlantas approval of the proposed rezoning of the property pursuant to this legislation. Accordingly, I request that you sustain my veto of Ordinance Number 21-O-0486.

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A new holistic coffee shop is opening in a Rock Island shopping center.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. Founders of a shopping center in Rock Island and local officials broke ground on a mall's newest addition Monday.

Reverend Darryl and Kim Thompson of the House of Fire Ministries church in Rock Island are opening Wholly Grinds Coffee House in the Embassy Square Shopping Mall on 11th Street.

"Holy grinds has really become our vision of advancing community," said Rev. Kim Thompson. "We really want it to be a place that's wholesome and welcoming to our community."

The reverends opened two other businesses and their church in the same shopping center over the last decade.

Local community leaders say they are excited for the shop to open and the economic developments invested in the community.

"Making a commitment and investment in the city of Rock Island, helping small businesses get started is quite a commitment and we appreciate that," said Rock Island Mayor, Mike Thoms.

"I can't wait for them to be open. I love their menu that they're proposing. It's my kind of place. It's healthy offerings. And I like what Pastor Thompson said about the vibe that she's trying to create," said Rock Island 3rd Ward Alderwoman, Judith Gilbert.

Construction will begin Wednesday, Nov. 17. The coffee shop is expected to open in 2022.

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(Rick Bowmer | AP photo)In this Oct. 5, 2019, photo, The Salt Lake Temple stands at Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

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In Brazil, the impoverished build their home one cinder block at a time. Saving enough money to build a single additional room often takes years. During the lengthy construction, families live in any room that is completed, meaning it has walls and a tin roof.

In 2004, I was a 20 year-old missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Fernando, Ana and their three daughters were learning about the church in the only room in their home. Fernando and Ana had been saving to buy additional cinder blocks for a wall for a second room, which would eventually be their kitchen.

For the past twenty minutes, I had been sitting on their bed as they sat on the dirt floor. This family listened intently as I taught them one of the last lessons required before they could be baptized.

I looked up and recited what I had been told my entire life If you pay your tithing, God will open the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing. The family was soon baptized into the church. Paying tithing meant that completing a second room to their meager home would take additional years as their payment of 10 percent of their earnings was an extreme sacrifice for this impoverished family.

In LDS culture, church members are told that their financial sacrifices to pay tithing are sacred. It is often explained that they are living examples of the biblical widow who gave her last mite to the church. These sacrifices are deemed to be sacred by the church.

Recently, the vast difference in wealth that exists between the wealthiest and the poorest has taken the forefront of discussion on social media.

Memes decrying excessive wealth have become ever-present. One common meme states that Elon Musk could single-handedly solve world hunger, but chooses not to. Indeed, this argument reignited at the recent G-20 Summit when Elon Musk sparred over Twitter with leaders who said that minimal help from billionaires could solve world hunger.

In 2019, it came to light that the church had amassed over $100 billion in stocks. These holdings exclude significant real estate, cattle and farm holdings that the church owns.

This discovery was jarring to many church members who believe that Jesus Christ, himself, gave instructions to a faithful, but wealthy follower to sell all of his belongings and to give the proceeds to the poor. When the follower left saddened, Jesus said it was harder for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it was for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of heaven.

The churchs vast accumulation of wealth goes directly against Jesuss teachings of caring for the poor and raises a question regarding the propriety of requiring its poorest members to choose tithing over necessities and then allegedly using the funds to buy stocks.

Although the memes about Musk ending world hunger are often done in hyperbole, I do believe it would be worthwhile posing the same hypothetical question of the church: could the church single-handedly solve world hunger?

It is estimated that 3.1 million children die of hunger each year. These deaths are preventable.

Few people and organizations have ever been in as strong of a position to solve world hunger as the church is. By some estimates, the church owns one million acres of farmland. This farmland could uniquely be used to feed millions of the worlds starving.

Additionally, the church already has worldwide ties to most communities and methods of distribution of food to the needy. It also has vast worldwide infrastructure and real estate holdings.

Some experts estimate that the cost to solve world hunger is between $7 billion and $265 billion dollars per year. If the lowest estimate is correct, world hunger could be solved entirely by using only the interest on the churchs investments.

Even if the church were to put just one tenth of its interest toward solving world hunger, it could potentially make a significant dent in helping feed the poorest in the world and literally save millions of lives.

Could the church single-handedly solve world hunger? As a well-equipped charitable organization, it should try.

Gregory John Wilder II, Provo, is an attorney with a degree in history from Brigham Young University and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan School of Law.

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James Marvin Anderson Jr.

NICOLLET James Marvin Anderson Jr., age 74, of Nicollet died unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet. Pastor Micah Plocher will officiate and burial will follow in Green Lawn cemetery in rural Nicollet. The Nicollet American Legion will provide Military Honors at the cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet and will continue for one hour prior to the time of service at church on Wednesday.

To leave an online condolence for his family or to sign the guestbook, go to mvfh.org.

James, known to many as Jim, Andy, Jimmy, Jim Bob and Papa was born in Bridgewater, SD on September 26, 1947 to James Sr. and Lydia (Golder) Anderson. He graduated from Menno High School in 1965. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1969. During this time, he served on the naval ship USS Liberty. On June 5, 1967 the ship was torpedoed in an unprovoked and deliberate attack. Jim was not injured and became part of the cleanup crew until the ship could make it back to dry dock. After his honorable discharge in October 1969, he worked construction which brought him to Nicollet. Jim was united in marriage to Connie Gleason on May 22, 1971 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet. Over the next years he worked for Judson Market, Nicollet Ag and retired from Crystal Valley Coop where he continued seasonal work until his death.

Jim spent many years playing fast pitch softball where he made many lifelong friends. He was very passionate about his community and served on the Trinity Lutheran School board, was a member of the American Legion, Nicollet Conservation Club and served as Mayor and currently a city council member. Jim served on the Nicollet Fire Department for 30 years and continued to serve as Secretary Treasurer of the Rural Relief Fire Association Joint Powers Board. He also enjoyed spending many summers with friends and family at Ragers Acres Campground in Pequot Lakes.

Jim was loved by everyone that met him. He had a smile for everyone and had the gift of gab. He was selfless and was willing to help out where ever he was needed. He would give the shirt off of his back to anyone who needed it. He never held a grudge and would encourage everyone to do the same. He was always level headed and kind. His loved his family deeply and his grandchildren were everything to him and he was everything to them! We will miss him dearly!

James is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie (Gleason) of Nicollet; daughter, Melissa (Rick) Theuninck of North Mankato; son, Josh (Quinci) Anderson of North Mankato; grandchildren Jordyn and Lindsey Theuninck and Weston Anderson; brothers-in-law, Fran (Kathy) Gleason of Nicollet, Dave Kleinsasser of Rapid City, SD; many nieces, nephews and many special friends including Craig and Bev Stevensen and their family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Willard and Florence Gleason, sister Donna Kleinsasser and an infant daughter.

Blessed be his memory!

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John Martin Bell, 91, of Bushwood, MD passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 at Hospice House of St. Marys.

John was born in Leesburg, VA on February 16, 1930 to the late John B. Bell and Myrtle Irene Gallahan. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brothers, Roland Bell, Mark Bell, and William Bill Bell.

On February 26, 1950, John married his beloved wife, Elizabeth Ann Wise, in Falls Church, VA. He spent his entire career employed as a builder in home construction. His love of the Washington Redskins was only exceeded by his love of animals.

In addition to his loving wife of 71 years, Elizabeth Ann Betty Bell, John is also survived by his three daughters, Joyce Hermansen (Eric), of Amissville, VA, Catherine Giles (Buddy), of Toano, VA, and Susan Griffin (John) of Sterling, VA; his brother, Gilbert Bell of Fairfax, VA; his grandchildren, Garrett Hermansen (Robin), Brock Hermansen (Jessica), Coel Hermansen (Christy), Torsten Hermansen (Samia), Tait Hermansen (Soumya), Shane Griffin (Trish), Kyle Griffin (Brandi), and Taylor Soto; as well as several great grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD 20618. A Graveside Service will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609.

Condolences to the family may be made at http://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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A team of UW-Madison students is getting a $250,000 award for carbon dioxide sequestration research through a global competition backed by the Musk Foundation.

The XPRIZE for Carbon Removal Student Competition recently announced $5 million in awards for student teams. The Madison team is getting the largest possible award for the student competition for its work to pull carbon dioxide out of the air, reducing the environmental impact of this greenhouse gas.

Their system uses a direct air capture unit to trap C02 and a carbonization mechanism for converting the gas into solid particles that can be repurposed for other uses.

We are really excited about our technology, and its cool to be working on something that has the potential of scaling up in a big way and actually have an impact, says team leader Keerthana Sreenivasan, a graduate student in civil and environmental engineering.

Entrepreneur Elon Musks nonprofit research foundation is providing $100 million for the global effort, which funds eligible projects among both students and established scientists. Its aimed at scaling up engineering systems to maximize their potential environmental impact.

Bu Wang, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at UW-Madison and co-advisor for the student team, holds a patent for the carbonization component of the system. A release from the university shows the final product which includes fine limestone and activated silica particles can be used in construction as a cement alternative.

In essence, were converting carbon dioxide from the air into carbonate minerals that can be upcycled into construction materials, Wang said.

After receiving the award, the student team will proceed in the contest, which runs through Earth Day 2025. Further efforts will focus on refining the system, scaling up its capacity and planning how to implement the technology in a practical manner.

Team members include six graduate students from the universitys College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Letters & Science and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, as well as two undergraduate students. Rob Anex, a professor of biological systems engineering and another co-advisor for the team, says students learn a lot by taking part in the competition.

Some of these students might make a career out of this, Anex said. Its an important problem and Id love to see a bunch of them work on solving some of the big environmental problems that face the world.

See more on the competition here: https://www.xprize.org/prizes/elonmusk

Researchers at UW-Madison have received a provisional patent for their discovery of a new method for producing energy through a chemical reaction involving ammonia.

By adding ammonia to a metal catalyst containing the element ruthenium, the chemistry researchers found that the reaction spontaneously produced nitrogen while releasing energy. A release from the university shows the process can be used to produce electricity, and the metal components can be recycled through exposure to oxygen and used repeatedly.

Ammonia has been burned for fuel in the past, including for automobiles during World War II. But burning ammonia releases nitrogen oxide gases that are toxic. The release shows the newly discovered reaction avoids those toxic byproducts.

John Berry, the Lester McNall Professor of Chemistry at UW-Madison, says getting energy from an ammonia-to-nitrogen reaction under these conditions is a pretty big deal.

We figured out that, not only are we making nitrogen, we are making it under conditions that are completely unprecedented, he said in the release.

Results of the research were published last week in the journal Nature Chemistry, and authors have gotten a provisional patent from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.

See the journal article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41557-021-00797-w

Mike Dankler, trade advisor for Michael Best Strategies in Washington, D. C., is the featured guest in the latest Talking Trade video podcast.

Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel discuss future trade and tariff issues with Dankler, including the new trade agreement reached between the United States and the European Union.

Watch the show here: https://www.wisbusiness.com/2021/talking-trade-with-mike-dankler-trade-advisor-for-michael-best-strategies-in-washington-d-c/

Health officials warn this years flu season could be more severe than last years relatively mild season, though the outlook is uncertain.

To what extent were going to have influenza season, we just dont know, Tom Haupt, influenza surveillance coordinator for the Department of Health Services, said Friday during a briefing with reporters. Were hoping its going to be a mild season, but we have to be prepared, get people vaccinated for this potentially very serious disease.

DHS has identified 27 cases of the flu so far this season, while just seven were seen at this point last year, Haupt said. Two years ago, when the state had a typical flu season, that number was 109.

So its not what we would normally see at this particular point. Its still very low, but it is definitely an increase and it is on the rise, he said.

As of this week, Wisconsins flu vaccination rate is 26 percent, which is lower than last years comparable rate of 34 percent. At this point in 2019, the rate was 28 percent.

So were close to what we had two years ago, which was a typical influenza season, Haupt said. But again, the numbers arent quite there as compared to what we had last year. Hoping we can improve that significantly very quickly.

Mitigation measures aimed at COVID-19 helped keep the flu from spreading last year, with only a fraction of the typical number of cases and hospitalizations seen in Wisconsin. Although the pandemic is still ongoing, Haupt doesnt expect another year with extremely low numbers.

While flu activity has increased, he also noted health officials are seeing a more severe strain of the virus this year.

Hes urging everyone whos eligible in the state to get the flu vaccine, noting that people can get it and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. He also encourages testing for both COVID-19 and the flu, as symptoms of the two viruses can be difficult to distinguish from one another.

The flu season typically peaks in late January or early February in Wisconsin.

See more from DHS on the flu: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/influenza/index.htm

A recent Midday podcast talks about COVID-19 and flu. Listen here: https://www.wispolitics.com/2021/covid-19-cases-and-death-rates-rise-heading-into-flu-season/

Imbed Biosciences has been awarded a nearly $2 million contract by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Commands Military Infectious Diseases Research Program.

The Fitchburg-based company will use the funding to support further development of its bacteria-killing wound dressing product, a release shows.

This award will fund a prospective human clinical trial of the novel antibiofilm matrix on donor site wounds in patients in need of autologous skin grafts, Imbed Biosciences CEO Ankit Agarwal said in a statement. We are honored to develop this advanced wound matrix for maximizing the readiness and performance of our warfighters in the field.

See more at Madison Startups: https://www.madisonstartups.com/imbed-biosciences-wins-2m-award-from-u-s-army/

See an earlier story on the company: https://www.wisbusiness.com/2019/imbed-biosciences-closes-2-million-funding-round/

Total assets of Wisconsin credit unions have increased by over $5 billion so far this year, according to a report from the state Department of Financial Institutions.

The report shows total credit union assets were $54.7 billion at the end of September, compared to $49.5 billion at the end of 2020.

DFI Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld says net income for credit unions in the state has increased to $509 million as economic uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased. Over the same period, loan growth was nearly $2.3 billion, and DFI says real estate lending has especially been strong this year.

Overall, Wisconsins state-chartered credit unions are financially stable with a positive outlook, she said in a release.

See the report: https://www.wdfi.org/_resources/indexed/site/fi/cu/QuarterlyReports/2021/2021%20Third%20Quarter%20Bulletin.pdf

Five nonprofit organizations in Madison are getting a total of $50,000 in grant funding to support installation of rooftop solar arrays.

The MadiSUN Backyard Solar grant funding was announced recently by the city and renewable energy advocacy group RENEW Wisconsin. These grants cover up to 20 percent of the cost of the solar array, aimed at offsetting upfront expenses associated with installing these projects.

A release from the city shows the program is supporting over $450,000 in new energy investments, and the five solar arrays are expected to collectively save the facilities about $30,000 per year on their electricity bills.

Recipients include the Access Community Health Center, a fitness and arts nonprofit called Madison Circus Space, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, Chapel Valley Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

As the second oldest predominantly African American church in Madison, Mt. Zion strives to be a leader in the South Madison community, said Birl Lowry, chair of the Trustee Board at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. As such, we want to become more environmentally responsible and as energy-efficient as possible.

The grant program has awarded more than $100,000 in grants since 2019, supporting installations that collectively add enough renewable electricity to offset the usage of approximately 150 households, according to a release.

See more: https://www.wispolitics.com/2021/city-of-madison-five-community-organizations-win-grants-to-install-solar-arrays/

Savant Wealth Management has announced plans to acquire Madison-based Filbrandt Wealth Management by the end of the month.

Illinois-based Savant Wealth Management, which also has a location in Madison, is a registered investment advisor with nearly $12 billion in assets under management.

Filbrandt Wealth Management has about $1.8 billion in assets under management, representing the largest acquisition to date for Savant. The firm provides financial planning services to university leaders and professionals, a release shows.

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

See the release: https://www.wisbusiness.com/2021/savant-wealth-management-to-acquire-wi-based-filbrandt-wealth-management/

#TOP STORIES#

# I cant believe its not yellow: A peek into Wisconsins quirky margarine laws

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# Facing thousands of job openings, Advocate Aurora hikes minimum hourly pay to $18

https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2021/11/11/advocate-aurora-hikes-hourly-pay-minumum-to-18.html

# Equipment manufacturers vow to support Republicans who voted for infrastructure bill

https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2021/11/13/equipment-manufacturers-vow-to-support-republicans.html

#TOPICS#

# AGRIBUSINESS

Wisconsin dairies honored for reproduction success

http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1148&yr=2021

$20 million available to organic livestock, crop producers

http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1149&yr=2021

# CONSTRUCTION

Bottoms up: Couture crews complete hole dig, gearing up for next steps

# ECONOMY

Report: Wisconsin tax burden fell faster since 1999 than almost any other state

https://www.wpr.org/report-wisconsin-tax-burden-fell-faster-1999-almost-any-other-state

# EDUCATION

Beef producers asked to help shape future of Extension events

http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1151&yr=2021

Northern Wisconsin school remains closed after odor prompts dozens to seek medical treatment

https://www.wpr.org/northern-wisconsin-school-remains-closed-after-odor-prompts-dozens-seek-medical-treatment

Masks likely to remain in MMSD beyond public health mandate

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# HEALTH CARE

Wisconsin health officials brace for flu season and urge people to be get the vaccine

https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-health-officials-brace-flu-season-and-urge-people-be-get-vaccine

# LABOR

Haribo starts hiring for 400 jobs in Pleasant Prairie plant that opens in a year

https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2021/11/11/haribo-starts0hiring-for-400-jobs-pleasant-prairie.html

# LEGAL

Tech disputes at Rittenhouse trial not new issue for courts

https://apnews.com/article/kyle-rittenhouse-technology-wisconsin-kenosha-homicide-b561bef68dc6aadaadc9b45a1bd93a19

# MANUFACTURING

Milwaukee Tool, Milwaukee Academy Science partner to offer students woodworking, computer science experience

# RETAIL

Ohio company buys Wisconsin bakery with a name well-known to Milwaukeeans

https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2021/11/12/main-street-gourmet-acquires.html

# TOURISM

World Dairy Expo to move 2022 schedule up a day

http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1150&yr=2021

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