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NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties: 2/14/14

Weather

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

418 AM CST FRI FEB 14 2014

EARLY THIS MORNING...SNOW. NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 90 PERCENT.

TODAY…CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW THROUGH MID MORNING…THEN CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW BEFORE NOON. PARTLY SUNNY IN THE AFTERNOON. MUCH COLDER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 30 PERCENT.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL EARLY MORNING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW EARLY IN THE MORNING. LOW AROUND 10. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW IN THE MORNING. WARMER. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW 15 TO 20. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN. LOW IN THE UPPER 20S.

WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN…A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT RAIN AND LIGHT SNOW IN THE MORNING…THEN A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

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Special Weather Statement: Cass & area Counties 2/14/14

News, Weather

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

COUNTIES: SAC-CARROLL-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-DALLAS-CASS-ADAIR-MADISON-ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR-RINGGOLD

403 AM CST FRI FEB 14 2014

…SNOW TO IMPACT THE MORNING COMMUTE…

AREAS OF SNOW WILL MOVE NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST ACROSS IOWA THIS MORNING AFFECTING THE MORNING COMMUTE WITH SNOW COVERED AND SLICK ROADS. THE SNOWFALL INTENSITY WILL VARY WITH GENERALLY LIGHT SNOW BUT ALSO INCLUDE SHORTER BURSTS OF MODERATE SNOW AS WELL. THIS WILL RESULT IN WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATIONS OF AT LEAST AN INCH AND LOCALLY UP TO TWO INCHES. VISIBILITIES MAY BE REDUCED TO UNDER A MILE DURING THE PERIODS OF HEAVIER SNOW.

MOTORISTS SHOULD PLAN FOR EXTRA TRAVEL TIME THIS MORNING…SLOWING DOWN…DRIVING CAUTIOUSLY…AND ALLOWING FOR EXTRA DISTANCE BETWEEN VEHICLES.

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Hawkeye women claim win #20

Sports

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Bethany Doolittle scored 16 points as the Iowa Hawkeye women pulled away in the second half in a 69-55 victory over Illinois. The Hawks overcame 19 turnovers and four of 18 shooting from three point range to post their 20th victory of the season. Iowa coach Lisa Bluder says the Hawkeyes were more efficient in the second half.

Freshman Ally Disterhoft scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds for the Hawkeyes who improve to 8-4 in the Big Ten.

(Radio Iowa)

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Judge grants receivership request for 2 SW IA care facilities

News

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Omaha World-Herald reports an Iowa judge has granted the state’s request to appoint a receiver for two southwest Iowa care homes to ensure the government gets money it says it’s owed. The State alleges Faith Ridge Life Center of Malvern and Kevington Lane in Sidney owe the Iowa Department of Human Services hundreds of thousands of dollars in Medicaid funds. District Court Judge Mary Pat Gunderson also has ordered the homes to disclose all of their property and liabilities and ordered them to not transfer any property.Faith Ridge is a 51-bed nursing home, and Kevington Lane is a 21-bed residential care  facility, serving those who need a lower level of care than a nursing home. Both properties are owned by Mary Morse-Bolton of Plattsmouth, Neb. Iowa has already suspended payment of Medicaid funds to the facilities.

The appointed receiver is Klaasmeyer & Associates of Omaha, which assists nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The company previously has worked with Morse-Bolton and her properties. A hearing on the matter took place at the Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines on Wednesday and Thursday.

32-year old Daniel Morse, of rural Glenwood, Morse-Bolton’s oldest son, said the state should have had to prove how much the homes owe before taking action. Also, the state has not come up with an exact dollar amount for what is owed. Amy Lorentzen McCoy, spokeswoman for the Iowa Department of Human Services, said in a statement that the Morse-Bolton homes have “a long history of refusing to comply with Medicaid requirements despite our repeated efforts to educate and assist its owner.”

The state has also raised questions about the quality of care the facilities are providing. Morse-Bolton says the residents are treated well.

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Peralta arrives in Cards camp, sees new teammates

Sports

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta has made an early arrival at spring training and says he’s eager to meet his new teammates. Peralta checked into camp on Thursday, four days ahead of the mandatory reporting date.

Peralta was suspended for 50 games last season while with Detroit because of his involvement with the Biogenesis drug scandal. The 31-year-old free agent then signed a four-year deal with the Cardinals worth $53 million.

Cardinals fans have seemed to welcome Peralta, but the two-time All-Star says he’s expects a different reception once St. Louis hits the road.

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IA early News Headlines: Fri., Feb 14th 2014

News

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press …

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Deere and Company says it will lay off about 120 workers at its combine plant in East Moline, Illinois on March 31st. According to the Quad City Times in Davenport, Iowa, employees learned the news yesterday during a meeting at the plant. About 2,800 people work at the factory. Deere said the layoffs will be based on seniority.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A student group at Drake University has expressed concern over the menu at a campus dinner intended to celebrate Black History Month. Tess Montgomery, president of the Coalition of Black Students, tells the Des Moines Register that some African-American students felt embarrassed and patronized by a Wednesday night dinner menu that included fried chicken and collard greens. Montgomery says the menu perpetuated offensive stereotypes. Sodexo has apologized, and is planning a second dinner with the student group.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Activists are working with officials in Johnson County in hopes of approving a ban on plastic bags used by retailers. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports county officials have been looking at ways to reduce plastic bag use for several months.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a 63-year-old central Iowa man was arrested after a loaded gun was found in his bag at the Des Moines airport. The Des Moines Register says a Transportation Security Administration officer spotted the gun Tuesday morning as the bag was going through a security screening.

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Area basketball scores from Thu., Feb. 13th 2014

Sports

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

BOYS REGULAR SEASON BASKETBALL
Abraham Lincoln 68, St. Albert 50
Logan-Magnolia 45, Audubon 32
Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 45, Underwood 29
Missouri Valley 64, Westwood 27

GIRLS REGULAR SEASON BASKETBALL
Audubon 41, Logan-Magnolia 15
Creston 61, Clarinda 48
Glenwood 58, Denison-Schleswig 35
Panorama 64, Woodward-Granger 24
Underwood 56, Missouri Valley 49

GIRLS CLASS 1-A REGIONALS

Region 6 First Round
Coon Rapids-Bayard 63, Iowa Christian Academy 25
Grandview Park Baptist 62, Orient-Macksburg 33
Guthrie Center 47, CAM 29
Martensdale-St. Marys 36, Southeast Warren 32
Paton-Churdan 43, Glidden-Ralston 33
Southeast Webster-Grand 53, Northeast Hamilton 16

Region 7 First Round
Bedford 55, South Page 31
Essex 43, East Mills 38
Fremont Mills 63, Nishnabotna 24
Lamoni 44, East Union 32
Sidney 70, Clarinda Academy 24

Region 8 First Round
Adair-Casey 63, Boyer Valley 58 (OT)
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 62, West Harrison 34
Heartland Christian 48, Griswold 38
Kingsley-Pierson 56, Siouxland Community Christian 34
Storm Lake St. Mary’s 55, River Valley 40
Westwood 43, Charter Oak-Ute 35
Woodbine 66, Whiting 47

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Special Weather Statement: Mixed precip

Weather

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE-COUNTIES:

216 AM CST FRI FEB 14 2014

…LIGHT SNOW AND SLEET POSSIBLE THROUGH 3 OR 4 AM…

A AREA OF MIXED LIGHT PRECIPITATION WILL QUICKLY MOVE EAST AND BRING A PERIOD OF LIGHT SLEET OR SNOW FROM AROUND LINCOLN TO OMAHA AND INTO WEST CENTRAL IOWA THROUGH 4 AM. SOME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF A 1/2 INCH TO 1 INCH ARE POSSIBLE. WATCH OUT FOR SLICK ROADS DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.

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Shelby County man injured & arrested following a Pott. County crash Thu. night

News

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A Shelby County man was injured and fled the scene of a crash Thursday night on Interstate 80 in Pottawattamie County. The Iowa State Patrol says 37-year old Ryan Schwery, of Earling, was found at the Country Inn in Shelby following a collision between his SUV and a van on I-80 westbound, about a mile west of the Shelby exit at around 8:45-p.m.  Schwery was transported to Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan for treatment of minor injuries before being taken into custody and transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail. The Patrol’s report did not indicated what charges were filed against Schwery.

Officials say the 1991 Chevy Blazer Schwery was driving, was experiencing engine problems and was traveling below the posted minimum speed (40-mph), when a 2008 Dodge Sprinter van driven by 24-year old Tyler Mark of Lincoln, NE, approached from behind. Mark swerved to avoid hitting the SUV but was unable to prevent the collision. The impact spun the Blazer off the road to the right before it rolled over into the north ditch and came to rest upright. The van spun out and came to rest in the north ditch.

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STEVEN SCHAAF, 54, of Massena (Svcs. 2/18/14)

Obituaries

February 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

STEVEN SCHAAF, 54, of Massena,  died Thu., Feb. 13th, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. A funeral mass for STEVEN SCHAAF will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Feb. 18th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Massena. Steen Funeral Home in Massena has the arrangements.

An open visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 17th from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena, where the family will greet friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and a scripture/prayer service will also be held on Monday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Massena. A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial.

Memorials may be directed to the Steve Schaaf memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

STEVE SCHAAF is survived by:

His mother: Norma Schaaf, of Massena.

His sisters: Colleen Morrison and husband Pat of Bartlesville, OK., & Karen Morrison of Johnstown, CO.

His brother: Kevin Schaaf and wife Susan of Omaha, NE.

Other relatives and friends.

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