Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., Nov. 9th 2014

November 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s largest state employee union is set to offer an initial contract proposal to Governor Terry Branstad. Iowa Council 61 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees will make the proposal Monday. The union, which represents about 20,000 state workers, is covered by the current contract through the end of June. Union president Danny Homan declined to say what was in the proposal. The state will release its proposal November 24th and negotiations start early next year.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — The Fort Dodge airport will again be able to offer commercial flights in February. The Fort Dodge Messenger reported Air Choice One will begin offering trips to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport on February 23rd.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 17-year-old Des Moines man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in a driveway. Des Moines police say the teen will be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Aaron McHenry. Police say McHenry was found lying in a driveway after several shots were reported Friday afternoon.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa worker who oversees substance abuse programs has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. KCCI reports 50-year-old Jeff Gronstal was arrested early Friday morning. Polk County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Jana Abens says a deputy stopped Gronstal’s truck because its registration was expired. Abens says the deputy smelled alcohol so he began sobriety tests.

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This is Your Nishna Valley 11-08-2014

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

November 8th, 2014 by admin

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MARY ELAINE HAY, 88, of Bayard (Svcs. 11/10/14)

Obituaries

November 8th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

MARY ELAINE HAY, 88, of Bayard, died Fri., Nov. 7th, at Thomas Resthaven in Coon Rapids. Funeral services for MARY HAY will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Nov. 10th, at the Church of Christ in Bayard. Ohde Funeral Home in Bayard is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Church of Christ in Bayard beginning at 5-p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9th.

Burial will be in the Union Cemetery at Guthrie Center.

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GERALD HACKMEISTER, 85, of Coon Rapids (Svcs. 11-12-2014)

Obituaries

November 8th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

GERALD HACKMEISTER, 85, of Coon Rapids, died Sat., Nov. 8th, at home. Funeral Services for GERALD HACKMEISTER will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 10:30am at the Trinity Lutheran Church near Coon Rapids. Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Willow Township Cemetery near Coon Rapids.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11th from 4-6pm at the funeral home. Vistation will resume on Wednesday morning at the church at 9:30am.

GERALD HACKMEISTER is survived by:

Wife: Shirley Hackmeister of Coon Rapids.

5 Children: Greg (Janet) Hackmeister of Coon Rapids. Randy (Janet) Hackmeister of Burlington. Jeff (Laura) Hackmeister of Coon Rapids. Mark (Linda) Hackmeister of Coon Rapids. John Hackmeister of Coon Rapids.

12 Grandchildren

10 Great Grandchildren

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Rice leads Drake past Dayton 34-30

Sports

November 8th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – Andy Rice threw three touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 13-yarder to Michael Hudson with 18 seconds left to lift Drake to a 34-30 victory over Dayton on Saturday. Will Bardo connected with Ross Smith on a 20-yard score which gave Dayton (6-3, 4-2 Pioneer) a 30-20 lead early in the third quarter. Conley Wilkins’ 8-yard touchdown run pulled Drake (6-4, 5-2 Pioneer) within 30-27 late in the third.

Dayton drove 91 yards to the Drake 7, but William Will missed a 24-yard field goal with 8:20 to play. Drake answered with a 12-play, 80-yard drive capped by Rice’s game-winning throw to Hudson. Rice threw a 10-yard TD pass to Hudson and an 84-yard strike to Andrew Yarwood in the second quarter.

T.J. James led Drake with 117 yards rushing and Wilkins ran for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Dayton’s Connor Kacsor rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns.

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Williams, Minnesota rip Iowa 51-14, to reclaim pig

Sports

November 8th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Maxx Williams caught three of Mitch Leidner’s four touchdown passes, and Minnesota ran for 291 yards in a romp past Iowa 51-14 on Saturday afternoon to retake the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after a two-year absence.

The Gophers (7-2, 4-1) smothered the Hawkeyes for a season-low 84 yards rushing and swarmed the visitor sideline when it was over to hoist the heavy bronze pig the teams have played for since 1935. They moved back into a first-place tie with idle Nebraska in the Big Ten West Division, with a road game against the Huskers looming in two weeks. Wisconsin is a half-game back, and the Gophers finish this grueling month with a trip to play the Badgers.

The Hawkeyes (6-3, 3-2) opened the game with a short touchdown run by Mark Weisman, one of three third-down conversions during that 76-yard drive, but they just rolled over right after that.

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(Podcast) 8-a.m. KJAN News, Sat. 11/8/2014

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November 8th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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Family Fun in the Kitchen 11-08-2014

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

November 8th, 2014 by admin

SPICED PUMPKIN BUNDT CAKE—ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
CAKE INGREDIENTS:
3 c. cake flour
1 T. baking powder
¾ t. baking soda
¾ t. salt
1 t. ground ginger (may add up to 2 t. if like it spicier)
2 t. ground cinnamon
¾ t. ground nutmeg
¾ c. butter, softened
1-3/4 c. brown sugar
3 large eggs
¾ c. buttermilk
1 c. canned pumpkin puree
Powdered sugar for garnish
METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 11-cup Bundt pan or other tube pan. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy on medium speed. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Alternating between flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour, add in both, mixing well after each addition. Mix in pumpkin. Spoon batter into prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 50-55 min. Test for doneness using a toothpick. Let cake rest on a cooling rack in pan for 30 min. before turning out onto rack to cool completely. Garnish with powdered sugar if desired.
SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE—chow.com
INGREDIENTS:
6 T. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
1 c. packed dark brown sugar
1 c. heavy cream
2 T. light corn syrup
¼ t. fine salt
Kosher salt and pumpkin pie spice for garnish
METHOD: Melt butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar, cream, and corn syrup; stir until the mixture is smooth; bring to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened about 3-4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 220 degrees. Remove from heat; stir in salt. Set aside to cool slightly. Pour over individual servings of Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake. If desired, sprinkle Kosher salt and/or pumpkin pie spice over caramel-topped cake slice.