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Iowa State drills UNC-Wilmington 95-62

Sports

November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Naz Long hit eight 3s en route to a career-high 26 points and Iowa State pounded UNC-Wilmington 95-62 on Sunday.  Georges Niang had 16 points and DeAndre Kane added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Cyclones, (1-0), who cruised to their 16th straight win in a home opener.

Iowa State hit 15 3s – two shy of the school record set last year against Kansas – and closed the first half on a 38-9 run. Long had six 3s in the first half, becoming the first Iowa State player since 2008 to accomplish that feat.

Chris Dixon had 15 points for UNC-Wilmington (0-2). The Seahawks lost to Iowa by 43 points on Friday.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

Trading Post

November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

FOR SALE: Dryer, works perfectly. $125; Oak China cabinet, $250. Call 712-764-4652.

FREE: Farm cats born this summer all ages and colors. Husband says they have to go. Nodaway area. Call 641-418-0022.

FOR SALE: 1. Duraflame Electric Heater w/ remote.  Purchased 1 year ago at Akins and works well.  Asking $50.  2. Yard Cart/Lawn Trailer that hooks up to the back of a lawn tractor. 30″ wide x 42″ long.  Asking $150 or would trade for a smaller one in good condition.  Call 712-343-2338 in Avoca.

FOR SALE: One pair of chrome tips (Magnaflow brand) – 18″ long with 2 1/2″ diameter inlets and 3 1/2″ diameter at outlets – $30. Good condition. One Mercury Cougar hubcap – $2 (Do not know what year it fits). Have one used aluminum combination window (32×38″) – Good condition – $8. Please call 515-262-1246.

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FOR SALE: Car battery charger 10 or 2 amp $18. 243-3396.

WANTED: A 4×16 auger to unload a pick-up. 712-249-0092.

 

Effort to reduce risk of Shaken Baby Syndrome includes purple caps

News

November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Newborns are being outfitted with purple hats at hospitals around the state this month. The campaign is part of a national effort to help parents cope with crying babies. Alyssa Hague is an assistant nurse manager at Mercy Medical Center’s Birthplace in Cedar Rapids. “For every baby that’s born, they’re getting a purple knitted hat to try and raise awareness about the ‘period of purple crying’ and reduce the risk of Shaken Baby Syndrome,” Hague says.

Research shows that frustration with a crying infant is the number one trigger for the shaking and abuse of infants. Hague says it’s import for parents and caregivers to realize that a certain amount of crying during the first few weeks and months of life is normal. “It can be frustrating, but they’re not doing anything wrong and their baby isn’t doing anything wrong,” Hague says. Coping with a crying baby can be difficult, so Hague suggests calling on another family member or a neighbor to watch the child if frustration levels are running high.

“If that’s not an option, because you’re alone with your child, then put them in their crib because that’s a safe place,” Hague says. “It’s okay to leave them for 10 minutes, reset your clock a little bit, get yourself in a better frame of mind and go back your baby.” Volunteer knitters and crocheters have donated thousands of purple caps for the campaign. More information about the Period of PURPLE Crying program is available online at: PURPLEcrying.info.

(Radio Iowa)

Books available for pick up starting on Veterans Day

News

November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Korean War veterans (or one representative per family of a Korean War veteran) are invited to receive a free hardbound copy of “Korea Reborn: A Grateful Nation Honors War Veterans for 60 Years of Growth,” a commemorative gift produced in cooperation with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Published in 2013 by Remember My Service Productions and funded by an alliance of South Korean public and private organizations, this 162-page book honors and remembers those U.S. servicemembers who bravely served during the Korean War. Distribution is limited to 5,000 books, first-come, first-served, one per Iowa Korean War veteran or their family.

Books will be available starting today (Monday) Veterans Day, November 11, at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, 7105 NW 70th Ave., Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa. Museum hours on Veterans Day are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After Veterans Day, books can also be obtained from the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs-contact them at 515-727-3440 to coordinate pick up.

The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum is located on Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa. Admission is free. Museum hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please use the NW 70th Ave. entrance, which is open 24-hours a day. Photo identification is required for adults to gain admittance to Camp Dodge (a driver’s license is acceptable).

Supporting Iowa Veterans, Every Day of the Year

News

November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The men and women in Iowa who have served in the military are being honored on this Veterans Day, but making sure vets in the state have the support they need is happening every week of the year. Many veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq are finding the move back into civilian life can present barriers, but there is help and it’s year-round, not just on Veterans Day. One hurdle is finding employment, so local employers are being encouraged to hire former soldiers, says retired colonel and Executive Director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Robert King.

King says “They’re experienced. They’re dedicated. They come with leadership that’s been provided by the military. They’re tested, they’re proven. They’ve got job skills in a lot of different areas. They understand teamwork, and they bring with them a family that gets involved in the community. You just can’t ask for more.

King says in Iowa, the gap in unemployment rates between veterans and the general population has now almost fully been closed. Nationally, the unemployment rate for the youngest vets, between ages 18 and 24, is still at about 20-percent. Another issue for some returning soldiers is mental health, and King says there are various options for help for those dealing with anxiety, depression or P-T-S-D.

King says he “Would just encourage service members that have returned and have issues to seek help. There are a number of places in the community where they can get assistance, and I just encourage them to reach out sooner than later.” There are nearly 240-thousand veterans who currently call Iowa home.

(Iowa News Service)

DALE RANNEY, 77, of Massena (Svcs. 11/15/13)

Obituaries

November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DALE RANNEY, 77, of Massena, died Sun., Nov. 10th, 2013, at his home in rural Massena. Funeral services for DALE RANNEY will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., Nov. 15th, at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena.

Open Visitation will be held on Thursday at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial in the Massena Center Cemetery, north of Massena will be followed by a luncheon at the Legion Hall in Massena.

Memorials: To the Dale Ranney Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

DALE RANNEY is survived by:

his wife, Mary Ranney of Massena

His children – Dale Lynn Ranney of Massena; Jeanette Rochelle Latus of Massena; Terry Ranney and wife Helen of Massena; Sherry Ranney of Massena; Mark Ranney and wife Pam of Red Oak; LeAnn Erickson and husband Pat of Cumberland; Bradley Ranney of Massena and Michael Hill of Massena.

His brother – David Ranney and wife Jody of Pueblo, Colorado.

His sister – Salley Baumann of Cumberland.

21 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; other relatives and friends.

NWS Forecast for the KJAN listening area: Nov. 11 2013

Weather

November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Veterans Day: A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 26 by 5pm. Windy, with a north wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. North wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 5. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Thursday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Nov. 11th 2013

News

November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A new memorial stone outside a Waterloo high school football stadium honors the life and service of an Army veteran who died in 2005. Family and friends of Staff Sergeant Eric Steffeney gathered Saturday to dedicate the stone outside West High’s Memorial Stadium. Steffeney graduated from West in 1994 and joined the Army. Steffeney became a bomb disposal technician and was killed near the end of his second tour in Iraq. He was 28 and left behind a wife and three children.

AKRON, Iowa (AP) — Three people are facing charges after the discovery of a stolen car in northwest Iowa. KTIV reports the arrests were made Saturday evening after a stolen car was located in Akron, Iowa.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man is maintaining his innocence in a fatal shooting, but he has pleaded guilty to a gun charge. Authorities say 35-year-old Fernando Jaimes-Martinez pleaded guilty Friday to being a felon in possession of a firearm because he has two Nebraska felony convictions on his record. Jaimes-Martinez faces three to 15 years in prison and deportation. The murder trial is scheduled to begin on Tuesday.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Naz Long hit eight 3s en route to a career-high 26 points and Iowa State pounded UNC-Wilmington 95-62 yesterday. Georges Niang had 16 points and DeAndre Kane added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Cyclones, who cruised to their 16th straight win in a home opener.

Iowa comes back to beat Nebraska-Omaha 83-75

Sports

November 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Aaron White had 20 points and a career-high 15 rebounds as Iowa came from behind to beat Nebraska-Omaha 83-75 on Sunday. Iowa (2-0) sunk 38 free throws to overcome 18 turnovers and a rough shooting night from the outside. Devyn Marble added 15 points for the Hawkeyes. Carter scored 22 points for Omaha (1-1). The Mavericks led for most of the game before faltering down the stretch.

The Hawkeyes looked lethargic and clumsy in the first half against Omaha — two days after a sharp performance in an 82-39 win over UNC-Wilmington. Iowa turned the ball over 12 times in the first half. Omaha routinely beat the Hawkeyes to loose balls and long rebounds. The Mavericks had 15 second-chance points in the half to lead 43-36 at halftime.

The Hawkeyes bench had 35 points. Zach McCabe scored 12 points and Clemmons added 11. Omaha’s Devin Patterson scored 13 points and John Karhoff added 11.

Iowa upsets No. 14 Dayton 97-93 in OT

Sports

November 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Bethany Doolittle shot 10 of 13 from the field and scored 22 points as Iowa upset No. 14 Dayton 97-93 in overtime on Sunday in the Hawkeye Challenge.  Samantha Logic hit a 3-pointer for Iowa with nine seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 90 and force overtime.

Iowa (2-0) held a 77-63 lead with under 10 minutes remaining in the second half and was up 85-79 with three minutes to play. But Dayton (1-1) then scored 11 straight points to take a 90-85 lead with 32 seconds left. Iowa held the Flyers to just 3 points in overtime and scored 5 of its 7 points in the extra frame on free throws.

Ally Disterhoft scored 19 points for the Hawkeyes and Logic added 16. Andrea Hoover led Dayton with 23.  Dayton is coming off a 28-3 season. Both teams lost in the second round of last season’s NCAA Tournament.