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Harlan man arrested for obstruction of emergency communications

News

March 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Harlan report a Harlan man was arrested Saturday after an incident involving a female subject. The Harlan Police Department says 33 year old Wayne Vohs was arrested when officers were called to 2004 23rd Street by a female who reported Vohs allegedly took her phone preventing her from calling 911 when she felt threatened.

Vohs was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with obstruction of emergency communications. The Harlan PD states when Vohs was released, he was observed making a phone call to a person protected by a no contact order per his release. Vohs was arrested again near the same location and taken back to jail where he was charged with violation of a no contact order.

The H-PD reports also, 48 year old George Hadfield of Harlan was cited for failure to have a valid driver’s license and operating a non-registered vehicle on Friday. Hadfield was cited and released. And last Thursday, 29 year old Keith Wyatt of Harlan was cited for allowing a dog to run at large when the dog was reportedly seen running in the 1100 block of Hill Street.

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Ex-Iowa player files suit over ‘rhabdo’ injuries

Sports

March 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – One of 13 Iowa football players hospitalized after a high-intensity workout in 2011 claims the university’s negligence caused him physical and mental harm.  Former Hawkeye William Lowe filed a lawsuit Monday against the university. It says the team’s coaches and trainers failed to properly supervise and monitor him during the workout and failed to offer prompt medical care after he and others reported severe pain.  The lawsuit says the team was negligent in “developing and implementing a dangerous improper training program.”

Lowe and 12 others were diagnosed with exertional rhabdomyolysis in the days after a Jan. 20, 2011 offseason workout at the start of winter training. Lowe spent several days in the hospital after being diagnosed with acute renal failure.  He’s seeking unspecified monetary damages for pain and suffering.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 11th

Trading Post

March 11th, 2014 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Very good 5 ft by 8 ft 2 wheel tilt trailer with tail gate ramp for loading, built for heavy loads. 14 inch tires.  $400.00.  Phone 712-243-9849.  SOLD!

FOR SALE: Used tire. – fits VW New Beetle. 16K miles. $35.00. Call 712-243-3141.

FOR SALE: Hexagon end table pecan color, door on front with storage space. $15.00. Call 712-243-3141.

FOR SALE: Small kneehole desk 24″ X 60″ two small drawers, one file drawer, and a center pencil drawer. $35.00. Call 712-243-3141.

FOR SALE: GBC professional laminator 18″ laminating width. Works good. $150.00. Call 712-243-3141.

FREE: 8 or 9 wood pallets. 712-268-2609

 

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8AM Sportscast 03-11-2014

Podcasts, Sports

March 11th, 2014 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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Bullied coaches quit in northeast Iowa district

News, Sports

March 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (AP) – Bullying from some players’ parents and other critics of the program have driven two girls basketball coaches away from their coaching jobs at district schools in the northeast Iowa city of Independence.

Assistant coach Rob Ratchford said Monday that he and head varsity coach Rod Conrad had endured too many menacing or irate phone calls before and after games.  Ratchford says “there were threats made, you know, about wanting to fight and stuff like that.”

Ratchford says he’s happy with how the district handled the situation. District officials have declined to comment.

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8AM Newscast 03-11-2014

News, Podcasts

March 11th, 2014 by admin

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Irish Potato Pancakes (3-11-14)

Mom's Tips

March 11th, 2014 by Jim Field

  • 2 slices raw bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 cup shredded hash browns
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup baking mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg. lightly beaten

In a non-stick skillet, brown bacon and green onions.  Remove onto paper towel, reserving one teaspoon bacon grease.  In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, baking mix, cheese, bacon and onions.  Stir in milk and egg until moistened.  Heat bacon grease and spoon in four generous 1/4 cups of mixture.  Flatten into round dishes and cook for approximately two minutes on each side until golden brown.

 

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Minty Green Milk Shakes (3-11-14)

Mom's Tips

March 11th, 2014 by Jim Field

  • 2 cups mint chocolate ice cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • whipped topping & mini chocolate chips

Combine ice cream and milk in blender, blend until smooth.  Pour into glasses.  Top with whipped topping; sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.  Makes 2 servings.

 

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Heartbeat Today 03-11-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

March 11th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Griswold Girls Basketball Coach Jeff Koenck about the Griswold schools Hall of Pride Challenge.

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Wind Advisory for western/sw IA today (Tuesday)

Weather

March 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

COUNTY: HARRISON…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING…

COUNTIES:  SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING…

* WINDS…NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE
EXPECTED.

* TIMING…THE WINDS WILL INCREASE BY MID AFTERNOON…PEAKING
DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON TIME FRAME…AND THEN DECREASE BY MID
EVENING.

* IMPACTS…OUTDOOR OBJECTS SHOULD BE SECURED SO THAT THEY ARE NOT
BLOWN ABOUT BY THE STRONG WINDS. DRIVING MAY BE DIFFICULT DUE TO
STRONG WINDS AND SUDDEN GUSTS…ESPECIALLY ON WEST TO EAST
ORIENTED ROADS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

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