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Nebraska, Iowa driving laws rated among worst in nation

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January 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A national advocacy group has ranked Nebraska and Iowa among the nation’s worst in enacting safer driving laws. The Washington, D.C.-based Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety group released its annual report Thursday rating each state based on their laws meant to increase safety. Nebraska and Iowa are among nine states to receive the lowest rating.

The group has identified 15 laws it believes ensure safe driving. Both states have just five of the laws on the list. Jacqueline Gillan, the group’s president, says these states’ secondary offense laws, such as texting while driving and not wearing a seatbelt, allow unsafe behavior.

Fred Zwonechek, Nebraska Office of Highway Safety administrator, tells the Omaha World-Herald the low rating doesn’t mean the state isn’t a safe place for drivers.

Atlantic Soccer Association Informational Meeting on January 28th

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January 22nd, 2015 by Jim Field

The Atlantic Soccer Association will be having an Information/Registration meeting January 28th at the high school commons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Team space may be limited pending numbers and availability of coaches.  There is also a U 10 team that has been formed and is still looking for a few players to fill out their team. If we have more interest in U10 we may be able to form another team.

The Atlantic Soccer Association was formed in December 2014. This is a non-profit group based in Atlantic and is focused on developing spring soccer for area youths.

It is the mission of the Atlantic Soccer Association to advance the development of local youth through the sport of soccer. We are committed to providing our participants with a fun, high quality soccer experience. The ASA’s goal is to encourage sportsmanship, love of the game, and development of players, coaches, and volunteers.

We would like to invite your player to be a part of the fun! We are now forming the 14 and 12 and under age teams to play in a spring league tentatively running from March into May. Indoor practices may start as early as February.

Our tentative game dates are as followed: 3/29, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25,(away game) 5/2 and maybe 5/9 Make Up date. We may add a few tournaments to this schedule as teams develop their individual tournament.

Coaches will develop their own practice schedules for each team.  Currently we do have quality coaches lined up to assist each team.  However, we will need more to volunteer. Our goal is to have 3 coaches per team. If you have an interest in learning to coach soccer please indicate that on the registration form attached.

The ASA Board welcomes parent volunteers! If you have fundraising experience or would like to be more involved, please contact any of the board members below:

  • Justin Williams  249-8711
  • Mark Mullin  243-1703
  • Rebekah Jensen  249-3910
  • Brett Keegan  402-297-2663
  • Marve & Diane Eblen  249-0400 & 249-8832

2014-15 SEVENTH Iowa Girls Basketball Rankings

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January 22nd, 2015 by Jim Field

Class 5-A
1. Waukee 12-1 2
2. Dowling Catholic 11-2 3
3. Iowa City West 13-0 4
4. Southeast Polk 11-2 6
5. West Des Moines Valley 12-1 1
6. Ankeny Centennial 9-4 7
7. Cedar Falls 12-2 8
8. Johnston 8-5 NR
9. Iowa City High 10-4 9
10. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 10-5 10
Dropped Out: Linn-Mar (5)

Class 4-A
1. Harlan 13-0 1
2. Western Dubuque 14-0 2
3. Carlisle 13-1 4
4. Ballard 12-1 3
5. Perry 12-2 5
6. Waverly-Shell Rock 15-0 6
7. Davenport North 13-0 7
8. Sioux City Bishop Heelan 10-2 9
9. North Scott 12-2 8
10. Indianola 11-3 11
11. Cedar Rapids Xavier 10-5 10
12. Pella 11-2 12
13. Dallas Center-Grimes 10-4 14
14. Lewis Central 12-3 NR
15. Marion 11-4 NR
Dropped Out: Keokuk (13), Knoxville (15)

Class 3-A
1. Mediapolis 14-0 1
2. Pocahontas Area 12-1 2
3. Sioux Center 13-1 5
4. Nevada 12-1 6
5. Spirit Lake 10-3 4
6. Osage 15-0 9
7. Hampton-Dumont 11-1 3
8. Crestwood 11-2 8
9. Kuemper Catholic 10-3 11
10. Shenandoah 12-3 10
11. Red Oak 11-3 6
12. Center Point-Urbana 11-4 NR
13. Clear Lake 8-4 NR
14. Gilbert 10-4 NR
15. PCM 10-4 15
Dropped Out: Mount Vernon (12), Saydel (13), Cherokee (14)

Class 2-A
1. Unity Christian 13-0 2
2. Western Christian 11-2 1
3. North-Linn 14-1 3
4. South Central Calhoun 13-1 4
5. IKM-Manning 12-1 5
6. Dike-New Hartford 12-2 7
7. Panorama 13-2 8
8. Cascade 13-1 9
9. Iowa City Regina 12-1 6
10. Manson-NW Webster 11-2 10
11. Des Moines Christian 12-4 12
12. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 12-3 13
13. Hinton 13-1 14
14. Okoboji 12-2 15
15. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 12-2 NR
Dropped Out: Central Decatur (11)

Class 1-A
1. Burlington Notre Dame 14-0 1
2. Colo-Nesco 14-0 2
3. Kingsley-Pierson 13-0 3
4. Fremont-Mills 14-0 4
5. Exira-EHK 15-0 5
6. Lynnville-Sully 15-0 6
7. Newell-Fonda 11-3 7
8. Grand View Christian 13-1 9
9. Bedford 13-2 8
10. Turkey Valley 14-1 11
11. George-Little Rock 11-2 12
12. Springville 12-2 10
13. Janesville 13-1 14
14. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 10-3 NR
15. Central Lyon 10-4 13
Dropped Out: Rockford (15)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22nd

Trading Post

January 22nd, 2015 by admin

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FOR SALE: Approximately 60 ears of field corn for feeding Squirrels. $15 o.b.o. 712-250-0266.

 

McCaffery steamed at ESPN’s Dan Dakich

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January 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa coach Fran McCaffery wants ESPN color commentator Dan Dakich to apologize to Hawkeyes center Adam Woodbury for calling him “gutless” and “cowardly” during the broadcast an 82-50 loss to Wisconsin.

Dakich called out Woodbury after the center appeared to poke the eyes of Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes and Frank Kaminsky in separate incidents Tuesday. McCaffery defended his player while blasting Dakich during the taping of his weekly radio show on Wednesday. ESPN did not immediately return a message seeking comment from Dakich.

Backyard and Beyond 01-22-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

January 22nd, 2015 by admin

w/Lavon Eblen talking about Trending Health Foods

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(Podcast) Heartbeat Today 1/22/15

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

January 22nd, 2015 by admin

w/Jim Field talking about the 2015 Branson Trip

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Man w/chainsaw injury crashes car in Mills County

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January 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Mills County investigating an accident that happened Saturday afternoon found no one around upon arrival, but within minutes, the driver appeared on the scene with an interesting story. Sheriff’s officials say James Nausler, of Omaha, told authorities he suffered a chain saw injury to his hand and was attempting to drive himself to the hospital, when he passed out. His vehicle went into a ditch and hit a tree before coming to rest. The man was transported by his wife to the hospital, for treatment.

And a man from Tabor was injured early Sunday morning, when the vehicle he was driving crossed the center line of 221st Street in Mills County as he was approaching Kesterson Road. The vehicle driven by Todd Guiser went out of control and rolled several times into the east ditch. Guiser was transported by Glenwood Rescue to Mercy Hospital.

Mills County Sheriff’s report (1/22/15)

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January 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s office has issued a report on their most recent arrests. Early this (Thursday) morning, 25-year old Charles Evertt Welch, of Omaha, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense and Open Container. His bond was set at $2,000. On Wednesday, Mills County deputies arrested: 21-year old Lindsey Johanne Krause, of Glenwood at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Probation Violation. Krause was being held on $10,000 bond. That same day, 43-year old Jessica Leslie Steele, a homeless person, and 44-year old Aaron Michael Borelli, a homeless man, were arrested for Interference with Official Acts. Their bonds were set at $2,000 each.

On Tuesday, 37-year old Earl Fletcher Edds, of Glenwood, was arrested on a warrant for OWI/3rd offense. His bond was set at $5,000. And on Monday, 20-year old Dylan Lee Conn, of Glenwood, was arrested Warrant for Assault causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness. His bond was set at $1,000.

Ex-Des Moines police chief supports use of body cameras

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January 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A former Des Moines police chief says he thinks the next person in the job should advocate for the use of body cameras and speak more with residents.  Bill Moulder was Des Moines’ police chief between 1984 and 2003, and he now runs a police management consulting firm. He tells The Des Moines Register that in a post-Ferguson climate, the police chief should support the use of body cameras.

Police departments around the country have purchased the devices following the August fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer.  Judy Bradshaw retired in October after seven years as Des Moines’ police chief. Four finalists for the job will be in the city next week to interview with city officials.