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Mayberry has winning hit in 14th, Mets beat Cardinals 2-1

Sports

May 19th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. had an RBI infield hit with one out in the bottom of the 14th inning, lifting the New York Mets to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night after blowing another lead for Matt Harvey. Lucas Duda beat a shifted, drawn-in infield with an opposite field hit for a run-scoring single off John Lackey in the fourth, but Jason Heyward had a sacrifice fly in the ninth off closer Jeurys Familia as the Mets wasted another 1-0 lead for their ace.

The division leaders then struck out a combined 12 times in extras before Sam Tuivailala (0-1) walked Eric Campbell and Duda to open the 14th. Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal relived and got Michael Cuddyer to ground into a fielder’s choice. Rosenthal then walked intentionally Daniel Murphy to load the bases.

Mayberry, who entered batting .114, grounded the first pitch off diving drawn-in shortstop Jhonny Peralta’s glove.

 

Chiefs wrap up 3-day look at rookies in minicamp

Sports

May 19th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mitch Morse would have been hard-pressed to find a better opportunity. Start with the fact that the rookie offensive lineman was drafted by the Chiefs, just down the road from where he played in college. Throw in the fact that he was picked well before most experts anticipated — and what that meant for his first contract.

Then consider this: The Chiefs watched their starting center sign with the Oakland Raiders in free agency, leaving a gaping void in the middle of their offensive line. Suddenly, the second-round draft pick could be counted on by a playoff contender.

 

NWS weather forecast for the KJAN listening area, 5/19/2015

Weather

May 19th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

336 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLEAR. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FROST THROUGH MID MORNING. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TONIGHT…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN BEFORE MIDNIGHT. RAIN LIKELY AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE MID 40S. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 70 PERCENT.

WEDNESDAY…RAIN IN THE MORNING…THEN RAIN LIKELY EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF RAIN LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 80 PERCENT.

THURSDAY…SUNNY…WARMER. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S.

 

Minnesota insurer to offer Nebraska, Iowa marketplace plans

News

May 19th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Minnesota-based health care insurer says it will offer individual policies on and off the Affordable Care Act marketplaces in Iowa and Nebraska starting later this year. Medica says it won’t be selling group policies in the two states. The company is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

It will start selling policies on Nov. 1 for coverage beginning Jan. 1, using the Midlands Choice network in both states. The network is the same one used by CoOportunity Health, of Des Moines, which has been liquidated.

Celebration of life Wednesday for Nebraska soccer assistant

News, Sports

May 19th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Celebration of Life service for Nebraska assistant soccer coach Peter Underwood will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The 31-year-old Underwood was killed in a car accident Saturday on Interstate 80 in western Iowa, while on a recruiting trip near Atlantic. He was a Nebraska assistant for four years, the last two as a full-time coach. People attending the celebration of life should enter the arena on the north side on the ground level. Parking is free.

Charges are currently pending against 49-year old Paul W. Marshall, of Modale, in connection with the crash. Marshall, who was driving a pickup the wrong way on Interstate 80 when he collided with Underwood’s car, was listed in fair condition Monday, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital, in Atlantic.

Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., May 19th 2015

News

May 19th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press….

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Agriculture economists say bird flu could cost the two states hardest hit, Iowa and Minnesota, nearly $1 billion and the virus is still spreading. The estimates include sales losses to feed suppliers, trucking companies, and processing plants. Economists say exact figures are difficult to know because it’s unclear how long barns must remain empty before they’re declared virus-free. Iowa, the nation’s leading egg producer, has lost about 20 million chickens laying eggs, more than a third of the total.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two more Iowa turkey farms in Sac County have tested positive for the bird flu and state agriculture officials say they’ve found the virus among a backyard duck flock and a backyard chicken flock, both in Sioux County. The new discoveries announced by the Iowa Department of Agriculture bring to 56 the number of cases reported in the state in 14 counties.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three women have filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against the West Des Moines police chief, claiming they were fired or overlooked for promotions because of their gender. The lawsuit was filed against the city of West Des Moines and Police Chief Shaun LaDue, who took over the department in 2012. The lawsuit claims LaDue retaliated against the women and promoted less qualified men over them. The lawsuit also claims female administrative staffers were segregated from other employees. Two of the women still work for the department.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Investigators suspect that a former Iowa lawyer facing fraud charges was getting help from an ex-business partner while on the run from the FBI. Search warrant documents unsealed Monday show investigators believe former Coralville attorney Dennis Bjorklund received financial and other assistance from Thomas Harbit, who worked as a substance abuse counselor at Bjorklund’s office. Harbit has denied knowing Bjorklund’s whereabouts and hasn’t been charged.

Traffic stop in western IA turns into chase – ends w/shots fired

News

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

(Post updated 4-a.m., 5/19)

The Iowa State Patrol says two people were in custody Monday after shots were fired at an officer with the Iowa Department of Transportation on Interstate 29 near Missouri Valley. Trooper Scott Miller told the Omaha World-Herald a man and a woman were arrested, but their names were not immediately released.

Miller said the incident began about 12:30 p.m. when a DOT officer saw a white Buick Regal stopped on the shoulder of southbound I-29 near mile marker 81. The  vehicle began driving away when the officer pulled over to offer assistance. Miller said shots from inside the car were fired, with at least one round hitting the DOT officer’s car.

When the suspect’s vehicle stopped a short time later at a rest area, the male driver got out and began to run. Miller said the man, and a female passenger who stayed near the vehicle, were quickly apprehended. The rest area remained closed as the state patrol and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation gathered evidence.

 

Atlantic Parks and Rec Board approves Girl Scout troop signs

News

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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The final design of signs to be placed around Sunnyside Park.

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors, Monday, approved the purchase of signs designed with art work from a local Girl Scouts Cadette Troop, that ask patrons of area parks not to smoke around playground equipment and other areas. The art work was sent to J&J Graphic Designs, who will print the design on metal signs, along with the Atlantic Parks Dept. and Girl Scouts logos.

The dozen signs will cost $25 each, for a total of $300, with the local Girl Scouts Troop picking up half the cost, and the Parks & Rec Dept. paying for the balance. The roughly 11″x14″signs will be placed at various locations within Sunnyside Park. They will be clear coated which will help to clean off any graffiti defacing the signs.

Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring and Board complimented the Cadettes for taking the initiative and getting clean air awareness signs placed in the park, something the City hasn’t been able to do for a number of years because it can’t create an ordinance or policy to that effect. The signs respectfully ASK people to refrain from smoking, and don’t threaten them with fines. In related news, the Junior Girl Scout Troop from Atlantic on May 9th, completed a bridge project in Sunnyside Park, and worked to install walkway pavers.

And, Herring announced Monday the Atlantic Pool will tentatively be opening this Saturday, May 23rd. Guards will begin clean-up of the area and staff will begin filling the pool on Tuesday. Herring said new pumps have been installed, but there are no heaters for the pool, so unless the sun helps to warm things up soon, that first splash into the water may be a bit icy.

4 cases of highly pathenogenic Avian Influenza in Sac & Sioux Counties

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said Monday afternoon they were responding to four probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Sac and Sioux counties. With the new announcements, Iowa now has 56 cases of the disease in the state. The Department has quarantined the premises and once the presence of the disease is confirmed, all birds on the property will be humanely euthanized to prevent the spread of the disease.

Two of sites in Sac County are turkey farms that have experienced increased mortality. An estimate on the number of birds at the site is still pending. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. Additional confirmatory testing is pending from the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames.

The two sites in Sioux County have backyard duck flocks with a total of around 62 birds that was found during monitoring activities by the Department around a previous case. Initial testing showed it positive for H5 avian influenza. Additional confirmatory testing is pending from the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames.

As the Department receives final confirmations of the disease updated information will be posted to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.iowaagriculture.gov/avianinfluenza.asp.

Clarinda Academy escapee apprehended

News

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers late Monday evening announced a Clarinda Academy student who had been absent from custody since early Friday morning, has been apprehended. 17-year old Correy J. Thunder Hawk was taken into custody Sunday morning, by the Missouri Valley Police Department. Thunder Hawk was taken to the Harrison County Jail in Logan. No additional details are available at this time.

The teen, who is originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, made his escape by jumping out of a dormitory window at around 5:40-a.m., Friday. The escape was the latest to have occurred at the facility in less than two weeks. During the early morning hours of May 5th, 16-year old Kenneth E. Saunsoci, of Rapid City, South Dakota, and 15-year old Lukas T. Barse, of Sioux Falls, jumped from a dorm window and allegedly stole a Toyota Camry. Omaha police located both the car and Saunsoci in Omaha a day later, while Barse remains at large.

The Clarinda Academy is a residential foster care facility that provides residential treatment and shelter care to at-risk and delinquent male and female youth from several states.