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Cardinals recall 2B Kolten Wong from minors

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May 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled second baseman Kolten Wong from Triple-A Memphis after a four-hit, four-RBI game in the minors. Infielder Greg Garcia was optioned to Memphis on Wednesday. Garcia was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 12th inning Tuesday night for the game-winning run against the Cubs, also his first career RBI.

The 23-year-old Wong opened the season as the Cardinals’ starting second baseman. He was batting .225 when he was demoted April 27. At Memphis, he hit .344 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 15 games with five steals in five attempts. He was 4 for 5 against Round Rock on Tuesday.

Veteran Mark Ellis has been starting at second since Wong was optioned and was batting .190 with seven RBIs in 63 at-bats.

Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., May 15th 2014

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May 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

WEST UNION, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say four construction workers have been injured following a structure collapse in the northeast Iowa city of West Union. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred yesterday morning at a construction site near the county courthouse. Sheriff Marty Fisher says the workers’ injuries appear to be serious and they are being treated at a local hospital.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 2-year-old boy has died after falling from a motorcycle in eastern Iowa. Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek says Abraham Harris was riding a motorcycle with his 11-year-old brother on Sunday when he fell. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports he suffered head injuries and was pronounced dead at a hospital.

EVANSDALE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have ruled out a potential suspect in the case of two young cousins whose bodies were found months after their disappearance in northeast Iowa. Evansdale Police Chief Kent Smock told the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier that an investigation into Michael Klunder indicates he wasn’t in the area when Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins disappeared in July 2012.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (AP) — Former New York Giants and Hawkeyes safety Tyler Sash has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with an alleged scooter chase in Iowa. Court records show Sash entered the written plea on misdemeanor charges of public intoxication and interference with official acts. A message left for his attorney was not immediately returned yesterday.Io

New abuse allegations made against former Iowa doc

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May 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

HARLAN, Iowa (AP) — Prosecutors say numerous abuse complaints have now been made against a former western Iowa doctor charged with molesting a 10-year-old girl in 1999. Shelby County authorities tell The Council Bluffs Daily NonPareil that other people say they were victims of 81-year-old Wing Tai Fung, now of Ontario, Canada. Fung was arrested late last month at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. A warrant for his arrest had been issued in November.

A criminal complaint says Fung molested a girl in January 1999 while treating her for a knee sprain at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Fung has been charged with felony second-degree sexual abuse. Fung had an initial court appearance in Cook County, Illinois, where he waived his extradition so the case could be tried in Shelby County.

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May 14th, 2014 by admin

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(Updated story) IWCC unveils expansion and innovation plans

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May 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Iowa Western Community College’s Center in Atlantic, today (Wednesday), unveiled plans for expansion within the current facility.

IWCC Atlantic Center Dir. Ann Pross

IWCC Atlantic Center Dir. Ann Pross

Cass County Center Director Ann Pross said construction will begin July 1st on a 4,000 square foot renovation for a Student Activities Center Pross says it will serve as “A point of connection” for their students, a place for resources, a comfortable place to meet, to collaborate, attend a variety of club-related activities. It will feature a conference room, quiet study areas, a Student Center with a fireplace, beverage bar, computer stations and wi-fi access along with a new classroom.

It will also have some office space. Pross says the new SAC will serve to enhance the students’ learning environment, support efforts to continue increased enrollment, and expand on the “College experience” for the students. In addition, the Design Technology Program has seen such phenomenal success, that a Design Technology Innovation Center (DTIC) will be constructed within the confines of the current facility.

Joe Vanstrom talks about the new Design Tech. Innovation Center. (Ric Hanson/photos)

Joe Vanstrom talks about the new Design Tech. Innovation Center. (Ric Hanson/photos)

IWCC Design Tech Program Chair Joe Vanstrom, says he’s excited by the changes coming soon. He’s getting brand new labs for Electrical and Mechanical Manufacturing, and a 3-D printing center.

Vanstrom says while the Design Tech Program is capable of graduating with a skill set that will enable them to succeed in almost an industry setting, the program is in need of more equipment to train the students. That was the impetus behind the DTIC concept.

A “Project Innovation Center” room within the DTIC will allow industrial representatives to collaborate with them on ideas, and, it will allow students a place to relax. That portion equates to 610-feet of space. It will also allow easy access to the new Design Technology classroom. Vanstrom says the 500-square foot Fabrication Lab will enable students to look beyond just creating products on a 3-D printer. He says they will be training on CNC – Computer Numeric Control – work stations, learning how to operate advanced manufacturing equipment.

The Electrical Fabrication Lab, or Center, will be 390-square feet, a place where students can design almost anything. Vanstrom says the 3-D Design Printing Center will take up 225-square feet of space, feature two more 3-D printers and be entirely student run.

A committee comprised of Atlantic businessmen Jim Tyler, Scott Deter, Larry Turner Duane Acker  and Nick Hunt, is in the process of soliciting funds for future of the Design Technology Program. Money raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the college itself, with the goal being $600,000 altogether.

A’s set for 60th year in Clarinda

Sports

May 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Baseball fans in Clarinda will celebrate 60 years of baseball as the A’s get ready for a new season. The A’s began as a town team back in the mid 50’s and eventually transitioned to its present day role as a summer league team for collegiate players. It has also been a family affair for manager Ryan Eberly, who’s father, Merl, skippered the team for more than 30 years. Epperly considers the A’s the town’s team, not a franchise and says only the bus drivers get paid.

The roster is made up of collegiate players from across the country. Eberly says most of the funding for the team comes from areas businesses and residents do their part by putting up the players for the summer. The A’s are part of the Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas or MINK League and Eberly says it gives the college players a taste of what professional baseball is like.

Several players who went on to star in Major League Baseball have spent a summer in Clarinda, including St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith. The A’s begin the new season at home on May 25th and the regular season schedule runs through July 22nd.

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Sioux City man pleads not guilty in son’s death

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May 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A Sioux City man has pleaded not guilty to a neglect charge in connection to the death of his 2-month-old son. The Sioux City Journal reports 26-year-old Michael Williams entered a written plea Tuesday in Woodbury County District Court to one count of neglect of a dependent person. A trial date has not been set.

Williams was arrested April 29 after bringing his dead son to UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s hospital in Sioux City. The boy’s autopsy results have not been released.

Court documents at the time of Williams’ arrest say he admitted to leaving his son unattended for long periods of time in his apartment. Investigators wrote the apartment was in poor condition. Two other children in the apartment have been taken into protective custody.

IWCC unveils new expansion plans

News

May 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Iowa Western Community College in Atlantic, today, unveiled plans for expansion within the current facility. Director Ann Pross said construction will begin in July on a 4,000 square foot Student Activities Center.

In addition, the Design Technology Program has seen such phenomenal success, that a Design Innovation Center will be constructed within the confines of the current facility.

The DIC will have a Design Technology Integrated Classroom, Mechanical Fabrication Lab, Electronics Fabrication Lab and 2 more 3-D printers.

We’ll have more on this story later today.

JANET L. POLKINGHARN, 76, of Marne (Svcs. 5/17/14)

Obituaries

May 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

JANET L. POLKINGHARN, 76, of Marne, died Wed., May 14th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital, in Atlantic. Funeral services for JANET POLKINGHARN will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., May 17th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation is open at the funeral home from 8-am to 5:30-pm Friday, and from 8-am until the time of service, on Saturday. Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the Brighton Township Cemetery in Marne, with a luncheon at the Marne United Methodist Church to follow the committal service.

JANET POLKINGHARN is survived by:

Her husband – Clarence (Ken) Polkingharn.

Her daughters – Linda (John) Johnson, of Atlantic, and Sherie (Collins) Cutler, of Marne.

6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Backyard and Beyond 05-14-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

May 14th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Angie Baylor with the Anita Health and Wellness Center about summer programs and more.

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