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NE man injured during collision on I-680 in Pott. County

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September 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A man from Nebraska was injured during a collision between his car and a semi Sunday evening, in Pottawattamie County. The Iowa State Patrol says 23-year old Nicholas A. Dedinsky, of Omaha, was traveling west in the left lane on Interstate 680 at around 7:15-p.m., when his 2009 Honda Accord hit the left-rear side of a semi/tractor-trailer, that was heading west, in the right lane.

Following the collision, the car spun off the road and across the median before coming to rest in the left lane of I-680 eastbound. Dedinsky was able to move his vehicle onto the eastbound shoulder before authorities arrived on the scene. The man was transported by Neola Rescue to Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.

The driver of the semi was not injured. The accident remains under investigation.

Broncos fend off Chiefs 24-17 with goal-line stand

Sports

September 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DENVER (AP) — Terrance Knighton batted away Alex Smith’s fourth-and-goal pass to Dwayne Bowe with 15 seconds left, preserving the Denver Broncos’ 24-17 win over the scrappy Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Broncos thought they had sealed the win twice earlier on the drive. Aqib Talib’s pick-6 was negated by Quanterus Smith’s hold. Then, Nate Irving’s fumble recovery following DeMarcus Ware’s sack and strip was ruled an incomplete pass after a replay.

The Chiefs converted 11 of 16 third-down opportunities overall. They just couldn’t capitalize in the biggest moments as the Broncos defense mustered two goal-line stands for the second straight week. Peyton Manning was 21 of 26 for 242 yards and three TDs.

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DENVER (AP) — Broncos special teams ace David Bruton was among Denver’s inactives against Kansas City. Bruton separated his left shoulder in the opener last week. He returned to practice Thursday but only on a limited basis.

Other inactives for the Broncos were WR Cody Latimer, CB Tony Carter, LB Danny Trevathan, guard Ben Garland and tackle Michael Schofield. The Broncos only had six inactives because they only have 52 players on their roster.

Kansas City’s inactives were QB Aaron Murray, WRs Albert Wilson and De’Anthony Thomas, RB Joe McKnight, OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, CB Jamell Fleming and DE Damion Square. Ryan Harris started at right tackle for Jeff Allen, one of three Chiefs lost for the season in their loss to Tennessee in the opener.

Gonzales, Cardinals top Rockies for 3rd win in row

Sports

September 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Marco Gonzales struck out nine, Jhonny Peralta homered and the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 Sunday for their third straight win. The Cardinals held their 3 1-2-game division lead over Pittsburgh. Colorado lost all six games on its just-completed road trip.

Gonzales, in his fifth major league start, gave up one run on four hits and four walks over 5 2-3 innings. His strikeout total was the most by a Cardinals rookie left-hander since Rick Ankiel fanned 11 in 2000 against Pittsburgh.

Trevor Rosenthal struck out the side in the ninth to pick up his NL-leading 44th save in 49 opportunities. Six St. Louis pitchers combined to fan 16. Peralta hit his team-leading 21st homer, a two-run shot in the third off Jordan Lyles.

Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Sept. 15th 2014

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September 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has returned to Iowa for the first time since her 2008 presidential campaign, telling Democrats that voters face a choice between “the guardians of gridlock” and those who push for shared opportunity and prosperity. Former President Bill Clinton joined the former Secretary of State to pay tribute to retiring Iowa Senator Tom Harkin at his final steak fry fundraiser. Sunday’s event drew more than 6,000 party activists.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A driver died at an Iowa race course after an RV rolled over during a race in Cedar Rapids Saturday night, and police are investigating. Cedar Rapids Police spokesman Greg Buelow told KCRG the fatal crash happened during a “Race ‘Em or Wreck ‘Em” event where school buses were being raced against RVs. Paramedics worked for more than half an hour to extract the driver from the wreck. The rest of the scheduled racing for the night was cancelled.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A deputy U.S. Marshal who shot an Iowa fugitive in his arm during an arrest earlier this year has been cleared by an investigation. The Daily Nonpareil reports that Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilbur concluded that the May 29th shooting was accidental.

ALBION, Iowa (AP) — Authorities believe a body found in the Iowa River belongs to a man who had been missing for a week. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that volunteers discovered the body of 52-year-old Kevin Kroener north of Marshalltown Saturday night.

Griswold School Board to elect new officers Monday evening

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September 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The start of the school year means area school district boards of education will be taking care of various administrative matters. In Griswold, the school board will gather at 5:45-p.m. in the Central Office Board Room at the Middle School/High School building.

During their session, the Board will receive an update on district building and grounds projects, and act on approving the re-prioritized project list. The old school board will be officially retired and the new board called to order. Afterward, the new members will elect a Griswold School Board President and Vice-President.

New business during the meeting includes action on: the Budget Guarantee; County Conference Board appointments; Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee; Flu shots; and the setting of the regular board meeting time and dates.

The Board will also receive information on: the 2014 Student Survey; Open enrollment in-and-out, and Board Polices, series 200…followed by the first reading of those policies.

CAM School Board to hold annual/organizational mtg., Monday

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September 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The CAM Community School District’s Board of Education will hold its Annual and Organizational meetings, Monday evening at the High School, in Anita. The Board will gather in the Media Center at 5:30 and begin with the Retiring Board’s Agenda, which includes any old business and the retirement of the Board.

Afterward, the Annual/Organizational Board meeting will commence, with the election and Oath of Office for Board President and Vice-President. The Board will then set the dates and time for future meetings.

Action items on their agenda include: Adoption of a Resolution naming depositories/deposit limits and authorized signers; The designation of a newspaper and/or newspapers for official publications; And a School Resource Officer’s (SRO) Program Agreement. The Board will also discuss and act on approving matters pertaining to: Man and Environment camping trip; The CAM Shooting Team; Snow removal; Any resignations, contracts, and, they’ll consider revising a board policy on open enrollment transfers/procedures as a receiving district.

The CAM Board will then  act on any open enrollment applications before receiving Board Reports and adjourning for the evening.

Hillary Clinton in Iowa stirs 2016 speculation

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September 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has returned to Iowa for the first time since her 2008 presidential campaign, telling Democrats that voters face a choice between “the guardians of gridlock” and those who push for shared opportunity and prosperity.

Former President Bill Clinton joined the former Secretary of State to pay tribute to retiring Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin at his final steak fry fundraiser. The couple arrived as anticipation was building over the possibility of another Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.

The former New York senator and first lady did not directly address a potential campaign but said she was “thinking about it.” She joked she was “here for the steak.”

Sunday’s event drew more than 6,000 party activists who form the backbone of Iowa’s presidential campaigns every four years.

Mowing and the Senior Activity Area keeps Atlantic Parks & Rec crews busy

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

September 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Director will meet Monday evening, in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall. During the 5:15-p.m. session, Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring will report on the Summer Rec Program, including slow pitch softball and the status of pool repairs as well as future pool maintenance.

Herring will also talk about progress on the Senior Activity Area at Sunnyside Park. The recent wet weather has slowed progress on some projects in that area. Herring is expected to inform the Board a retaining wall is still being constructed. Once completed, the park’s staff will place topsoil down along with seed, with final grading to finish the project.

The Atlantic Parks and Rec Board will also receive an update on the Boy Scout Cabin and the Eagle Scout fire pit project at Sunnyside, which Herring says is nearly complete. Herring will also provide a wrap on the Disc Golf Tournament, which was held Aug. 30th and 31st, and drew participants from five states. He’s also expected to note that mowing and the Senior Activity Area retaining wall have dominated the park department’s schedule over the past month.

2 arrests Sunday afternoon in Red Oak

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September 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report two arrests Sunday afternoon. At around 12:15-p.m, 21-year old Cody Jackson Shiflet, of Red Oak, was arrested on a valid Red Oak Police Department warrant for Simple Assault. Shiftlet was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.

And at around 3:20-p.m. Sunday, Red Oak Police arrested 36-year old Kevin Duane Staley, of Red Oak, for Driving While Suspended. Staley was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.

Chiefs’ Charles leaves game with ankle injury

Sports

September 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DENVER (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles has left the game with a left ankle injury after being brought down in the first quarter Sunday against the Denver Broncos. His return was questionable. Charles was stopped on a run up the middle by Broncos safety T.J. Ward and then hobbled to the bench. Charles was examined by the Chiefs medical staff as Knile Davis replaced him in the backfield.

Kansas City was trying to get Charles more involved in the offense this week after giving him just seven carries against Tennessee. Charles rushed for 1,287 yards a season ago, which was third-most in the NFL. The Chiefs are already missing Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive tackle Mike DeVito as both ruptured their right Achilles tendons last weekend.