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Iowa early News headlines: Mon., July 8th 2013

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July 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court will reconsider a controversial ruling in which the court it was legal for a dentist to fire his assistant for being too attractive. Chief Justice Mark Cady signed an order in late June that resubmitted a lawsuit filed by Melissa Nelson. A new decision could come as early as Friday. Nelson sued after Webster County dentist James Knight fired her in 2010.

EVANSDALE, Iowa (AP) — Nearly a year after two Iowa cousins were abducted and killed, family members and police remain frustrated by the investigation’s slow progress. Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook disappeared on July 13th, 2012 after riding their bikes near Meyer’s Lake. Investigators from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and FBI are trying to determine what happened to the girls, who were found dead in December. Drew and Heather Collins told the Des Moines Register this weekend that the pain of losing their daughter remains fresh a year later.

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are investigating a rollover crash that killed the driver and injured seven passengers in a minivan that was crossing Iowa. The Polk County Sheriff’s office says the crash happened on Highway 65 near Pleasant Hill Saturday afternoon.

STORM LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Nearly three days after his boat capsized on Independence Day, the body of a 28-year-old Ireton man was pulled from Storm Lake. The Buena Vista County Sheriff’s office says Jaime Adan Jamie-Vazquez’s body was found early yesterday.

Latham says Farm Bill supporters seeking “sweet spot”

Ag/Outdoor

July 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Republican Congressman Tom Latham says there is likely to be an effort this week to resurrect the Farm Bill. “I’m optimistic,” Latham says. “We’re trying to find the ‘sweet spot’ to get to 218 votes to move it.” When the House version of the Farm Bill came up for a vote last month, it fell 23 votes short of the 218 votes necessary to pass bills in the U.S. House of Representatives.  “I know the leadership and Frank Lucas, chairman of the Ag Committee, are working very hard to find an agreement where we can pass the Farm Bill on the floor,” Latham says. “It’s very possible, if that happens, to bring the bill back to the floor again to get the votes to move it to conference.”

The U.S. Senate has already passed its own version of the Farm Bill and, if the House passed its version soon, a conference committee can be convened to come up with a final compromise on the legislation. Latham says House leaders are counting votes, to see if taking out a controversial provision that let states impose work requirements for food stamp recipients helps or hurts the bill’s chances. “The speaker has commited to get the bill done in July,” Latham says. “as far as getting into the end of the year, so I’m veyr optimistic before we leave for the August recess.”

The U.S. House will reconvene today (Monday), after a break over the 4th of July holiday. The schedule calls for the House to meet a total of 14 days in July and for just the first two days of August. Nine congressional work days are scheduled in September. The one-year extension of the 2008 Farm Bill expires September 30th.

(Radio Iowa)

Atlantic School Board to hold a regular session Monday

News

July 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Atlantic School District’s Board of Education will meet Monday evening in the Media Center, at the High School. The session begins at 7:30. During their meeting, the Board will act on approving General Education and Special Education Contracts, other contracts and/or Letters of Assignment, Volunteer Coaches and any resignations.

The Board will also approve: The District’s Technology plan for the 2013-2014 school year; The hiring of an additional secretary of the Washington School; A reduced rate for college classes textbook and rental fees; An increase in the Home School Position and additional Part-time position; A contract with Lynch Dallas, P.C., for negotiating services with collective bargaining groups, and approving the AHS Band/Chorus trip to Chicago, in the Spring of 2014.

Exira-EHK School Boards to hold a joint meeting Monday evening

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July 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Exira and Elk Horn-Kimballton Boards of Education will hold a joint meeting Monday evening in the Family and Consumer Science Room at the High School in Elk Horn. During the 7-p.m. session, the Oath of Office will be administered to an EHK Board member. And, the Boards will discuss and act on several matters, including:

Official results from the June 25th Special Election; Board representation (with regard to the New Board, and who will represent each board); Board member’s term expiration dates; Meeting dates and times for the New Board, and, approval of Policies, Financial records and Activity locations.

Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of SW IA

Weather

July 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

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

420 PM CDT SUN JUL 7 2013

TONIGHT AND MONDAY: THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT ACROSS THE AREA THAT COULD LINGER ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 MONDAY MORNING. THEY PROBABLY WOULD NOT BE SEVERE…BUT COULD PRODUCT SMALL HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS.

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY: SEVERE STORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE MONDAY NIGHT ACROSS THE AREA AS A FRONTAL BOUNDARY REMAINS STALLED IN THE REGION. STORMS COULD CONTAIN DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL…IN ADDITION TO LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL.

MORE THUNDERSTORMS ARE FORECAST FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT…WITH A SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE STORMS DURING THIS TIME AS WELL.

Lynn wins 11th, Cardinals beat Marlins 3-2

Sports

July 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lance Lynn outpitched Marlins All-Star Jose Fernandez for his 11th win and Matt Holliday homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 3-2 victory that wrapped up a three-game sweep Sunday.

Lynn (11-3) worked seven strong innings in 87-degree heat and matched All-Star Adam Wainwright for the team lead in wins, bouncing back from losses in consecutive starts for the first time in his career. He struck out seven, fanning Giancarlo Stanton all three times, and has reached 11 wins prior to the break both of his years in the rotation.

The 20-year-old Fernandez (5-5) worked six innings a day after getting the nod as the Marlins’ lone All-Star and gave up three runs on four hits and a season-high four walks. He hadn’t allowed more than two earned runs in his previous six outings.

Cardinals C Molina says knee injury minor

Sports

July 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina believes a little rest is all he needs after an MRI exam on his right knee showed only inflammation. He’s hopeful of being back in the lineup on Tuesday.  Molina, who topped NL vote-getters for the All-Star Game, was certain he’d be ready for that game. He said the knee had been bothering him for a month but felt worse Friday, so the team sent him for medical tests.

Manager Mike Matheny said it would be a day to day situation. The Cardinals have Monday off. Molina leads the National League with a .346 average. He’s played in 81 of the first 86 games and led major league catchers in innings. Backup Tony Cruz made his ninth start Sunday against the Marlins.

Warn & muggy conditions expected through Tuesday

Weather

July 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Scattered thunderstorms are forecast tonight and Monday. The threat for severe weather is low, but a few storms may generate some hail and gusty winds.1016375_492088177536049_1978459954_n Humidity will be high with warm and muggy conditions expected from Monday through Tuesday. Thunderstorm chances will increase overnight Monday night and again Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. There is a threat of severe weather during these periods with large hail and damaging wind the primary threats. Slightly cooler and less humid weather will then arrive for the latter half of the work week along with lower rain chances.

CAM School Board Special Meeting

News

July 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The CAM Community School District’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday morning. During the 9-a.m. session at the CAM High School Media Center, the Board will discuss and then act on matters pertaining to: A change order for the Multi-purpose building; A contract; and Fiscal Year 2013 bills.

Woman arrested after nearly hitting a sheriff’s vehicle

News

July 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was arrested early this (Sunday) morning, after she nearly hit a sheriff’s patrol car. Tina Jackson, of Clarinda, was taken into custody following a traffic stop at around 2:40-a.m.  Officials say her car was stopped when Jackson nearly collided head-on with deputies. The woman was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on an OWI charge. Her bond was set at $1,000.