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Diamondbacks Prevent Cardinals from Clinching Division Saturday

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September 28th, 2014 by admin

PHOENIX (AP) – Mark Trumbo homered twice and the Arizona Diamondbacks prevented St. Louis from clinching the NL Central title with a 5-2 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday night.

The Cardinals secured at least a tie for the division crown when Pittsburgh lost to Cincinnati earlier Saturday, but they need to win or have the Pirates lose on Sunday to finish alone in first place.

If the Cardinals and Pirates tie, they would meet in a one-game playoff.

Twenty-game winner Adam Wainwright will take the mound Sunday in the regular-season finale for the Cardinals.

Trumbo’s three-run shot off Seth Maness (6-4) broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning. Trumbo hit a solo drive in the first in his second multi-homer game in six days. David Peralta also had a solo shot in the first.

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Bryce Petty Leads Baylor Over Iowa State

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September 28th, 2014 by admin

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Bryce Petty threw for 336 yards and a touchdown and ran for a pair of TDs as seventh-ranked Baylor cruised past Iowa State 49-28 in its Big 12 opener Saturday night.

Shock Linwood had three TDs rushing for the Bears (4-0, 1-0 Big 12), who have started 4-0 in back-to-back seasons for the first time in 76 years.

Baylor’s first game against a Power 5 school was a bit more difficult than its first three against weaker competition. But the Bears jumped ahead 35-7 late in the second quarter and led by at least 21 points for the entire second half.

Quarterback Sam Richardson threw for 212 yards and ran for 99 more for Iowa State (1-3, 0-2), which is 0-3 at home.

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Iowa Surges in Second Half to Beat Purdue

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September 28th, 2014 by admin

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – Iowa spotted Purdue a 10-0 lead, then dominated the final 49 minutes, rallying for a 24-10 Big Ten opening victory Saturday.

The Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-0) took a 17-10 lead with 45 seconds remaining in the third quarter on a 23-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Beathard to Kevonte Martin-Manley, capping a six-play, 71-yard drive.

Officials first ruled that Martin-Manley caught the ball out of bounds, but after video review, it was clear the receiver caught the ball with one foot in bounds.

While Purdue (2-3, 0-1) struggled to generate any sustained offense after the first quarter, Beathard and running back Mark Weismann helped Iowa maintain possession.

Purdue, which is 0-9 in Big Ten play for second-year coach Darrell Hazell, scored first when strong safety Frankie Williams intercepted Beathard in the right flat and ran 39 yards for a touchdown with 4:13 to go in the first quarter.

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This is Your Nishna Valley 09-27-2014

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September 27th, 2014 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

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Atlantic City Council Set to Meet Wednesday

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September 27th, 2014 by admin

The Atlantic City Council will meet this Wednesday (October 1st) at 5:30-pm, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. On the agenda is an order to approve a resignation and severance agreement between the City of Atlantic and the City Administrator Doug Harris.  An option is also included on the agenda to enter into executive session upon the written request of the City Administrator to discuss the resignation and severance package. The Mayor and Personnel/Finance Committee reviewed and recommended the agreement be approved last week

Harris and the council have been at odds over recent tax abatement plans and he was asked to resign. An order to appoint his assistant John Lund as the Interim City Administrator is on the agenda as well that would be effective October 4, 2014.

Other agenda items include: Approving a change order on improvements on 17th street project;  Addressing an EPA request to move forward with the nomination of the former dry cleaner site as a National Priorities List Site; A Public hearing on, and order for the disposal of, 1200 Birch Street and 1106 Poplar Street; and, an Order to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FOX Engineering related to the potential industrial discharge of MAHLE Engine Components to the city’s wastewater system.

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Cass County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday

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September 27th, 2014 by admin

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, September 30th at 8:30am in the Board room at the Cass County Courthouse.

The agenda includes a report from the Cass County Attorney.  Atlantic Park and Rec Director Roger Herring will report on a bike rack at the Courthouse. The Cass County Engineer will provide a secondary roads update. The final scheduled report is from the Cass County Mental Health and General Assistance for the month of August.

There will also be an open time for comments and approval of claims.

 

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Family Fun in the Kitchen 09-27-2014

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

September 27th, 2014 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi discuss summer and winter squash.

Squash and Apple Soup

Requires about an hour prep time so make it on the week end to serve later. The flavor improves.

6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 small butternut or other winter squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled & cubed
1 large sweet potato, peeled & cut into cubes
4 teaspoons butter, divided
2 cups sliced onion
1 1/2 cups peeled (or not), sliced Granny Smith or other tart apples
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper or more to taste

Combine broth, squash and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove squash and potato from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving broth. Mash.

While above is cooking, melt 1 teaspoon butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and apple. Cook until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove onion mixture. Increase heat. Melt remaining butter (3 teaspoons), add flour. Cook until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup of broth; cook until slightly thickened.

Combine all ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally if you wish to serve immediately. Or do not cook and cool immediately. When ready to serve heat until just hot plus 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Makes 8 cups.

I put the mixture in a food processor to make a smoother soup. The entire recipe took me about an hour to make.

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Lt. Governor Reynolds to Tour Echo Concrete in Atlantic

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September 27th, 2014 by admin

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will make a stop in Atlantic on Thursday, October 2nd to tour Echo Concrete.  The event is set for 4:00pm at Echo Concrete at 50748 650th Street in Atlantic.

 

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Cass County Democratic Party Office Opens in Atlantic

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September 27th, 2014 by admin

The Cass County Democratic Party has announced that its headquarters is now open at 511 Chestnut in Atlantic. Open seven days a week, the office has candidate information and yard signs available. Residents of Iowa can also register or re-register to vote in addition to signing absentee voter request forms.

Several candidates have already visited the headquarters—Steve Roe who is running for the Iowa House in District 20, Tim Ennis who is running for Iowa House District 21, and Sherrie Taha, candidate for the Secretary of Agriculture. A grand opening is planned for later in the election year.

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7AM Sportscast 09-27-2014

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September 27th, 2014 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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