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Three North Iowa farms were recognized by Waverly-based AgVantage FS for implementing sustainable nutrient management practices. The firm recognized 26 Iowa farms "who have adopted practices that optimize nutrient utilization, leading to positive long-term soil and water quality, while enhancing return on investment." The local winners include: Dennis Brinkman, Greene; Wayne and Lisa Koehler, Charles City; and Marvin and Carolyn Oleson, Latimer.

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Mason City-based WHKS & Co. was presented with a 2017 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction from PSMJ Resources, Inc. at a conference Oct. 3-5 in Denver. PSMJ Resources is a publisher and consultant on effective management of architecture, engineering, and construction firms. The award recognizes exceptional client service ratings measured with an online application. Sarah Saylor, senior associate and marketing coordinator, accepted the award for WHKS & Co.

Women to Work – Job Search Strategies for Success: Jan. 22, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. Career assessment, resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, goal setting, budgeting and more. 336-275-6090.

Greensboro College’s 53rd Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols: 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Hannah Brown Finch Memorial Chapel. Free. Reception follows. 336-272-7102.

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With luck, maybe not. Despite a very aggressive entrance into the game console market, Xbox has not usurped the position of Playstation. Likewise Nokia is so far the leader in mobile phones and is most definitely not a MS product. To a certain extent these markets might be safe for the moment, but other evolving markets like TiVo and table PC’s are a different game. In the end, the Windows reputation for innovation and invention might be the biggest obstacle preventing the undisputable market leader from picking the likely next big thing.

Have a car problem? Use your PDA to network with the auto’s embedded computer to tell you what’s wrong. Then while your at it, tap into the local auto mechanics service availability software to see what the current wait is for service. Then schedule a repair. Still need big computers to serve that demand.

Mason City’s Country Meadow Place was named Property of the Year by the Iowa Assisted Living Association at its annual conference Aug. 23 in Des Moines. The award recognizes "outstanding performance including consistently high occupancy, innovative renovations or remodeling, special events, awards received and tenant comments," according to a release.

Each hour-long episode cuts back and forth between the fictional 2033-and-beyond Mars mission which successfully launches an outer-space land-and-resources rush and carefully culled footage of the contemporary efforts that lay the supposed groundwork for that mission. Call this duality the SciFi/SciFact effect.

The new iPad Pros’ camera performance is generally comparable to the iPhone XR’s. In addition to adopting Smart HDR from the new iPhones, Apple has noticeably increased the size of the new iPads’ rear lenses, switching from a smaller 6-element design to a larger 5-element design that produces wider and better contrast photos. Even though the iPad Pros remain at a quick f/1.8 lens speed with 12-megapixel output, they capture wider rear images than before, and with more detail in dark and light areas — just like the new iPhones.

Jamestown Lions Club: 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Parkwood Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2107 Penny Road, HP. jfaircloth@northstate.net.