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World Series ratings for Game 3 up 21 percent

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The Cardinals’ wild 5-4 win in Game 3 of the World Series received a 7.4 rating on Fox, up 21 percent from the record low set last year for San Francisco’s 2-0 victory over Detroit.  Saturday night’s game ended on an obstruction call against Boston third baseman Will Middlebrooks. Nielsen Media Research said Sunday the game received a 14 share and was watched by 12.5 million viewers. Game 3 last year received a 6.1/11, matching the record low for any Series game – Philadelphia’s rain-delayed 5-4 win over Tampa Bay in the third game in 2008.

The three-game average of 8.1/14 is up 13 percent over the first three games last year. The rating is the percentage of U.S. television households tuned to a program. The share is the percentage watching a broadcast among those homes with TVs on at the time.

Chiefs hold on to beat Browns 23-17, stay unbeaten

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Alex Smith threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs held off the scrappy Cleveland Browns late in the fourth quarter to preserve a 23-17 victory Sunday and remain the NFL’s lone undefeated team. The Chiefs (8-0), off to their best start since 2003, built a 20-7 lead late in the first half before the Browns (3-4) made it a game.

Jason Campbell, starting in place of the ineffective Brandon Weeden, threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns for the Browns.The second scoring pass, a 17-yarder to Fozzy Whittaker out of the backfield, got Cleveland within a field goal early in the third quarter. The Chiefs kept stopping the Browns down the stretch, though. They forced a turnover on downs with just over 2 minutes left, and Ryan Succop kicked his third field goal in the closing seconds to help seal the victory.

Villisca man arrested following Sunday afternoon accident

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County say one person was arrested following an accident Sunday afternoon in Red Oak. 58-year old Rodolfo Morales, Jr., of Villisca, was taken into custody at around 2:10-p.m., on a charge of Driving While License Revoked. His bond was set at $1,000. Officials say 68-year old Marvin Perry, of Clarinda, was traveling east in the 100 block of “A” Street at around 1:40-p.m, when a pickup driven by Morales backed out of a driveway and struck Perry’s pickup on the front passenger side. Damage from the crash amounted to $3,100. There were no injuries reported.

Officials say in addition to being arrested for Driving While Revoked, Morales was also cited for having no proof of insurance and violation of his restricted license.

Atlantic School Board work session takes place Monday

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold a work session 7:30-p.m. Monday, in the Media Center at the High School. During their session, the Board will discuss Capital Improvement Projects with Design Alliance architect Jerry Purdy and Dena Goplerud. The Board is also scheduled to hear a presentation from the Math Engineering Technology and Science (METS) team at the High School, and a “State of Technology” report from District Technology Coordinator Roger Warne, with regard to the District’s technology plan.

Audubon City Council to act on solid waste/recyclable matters

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon City Council will hold it’s regular meeting Monday evening, beginning at 7. During their session, the Council will receive open bids for the collection and disposal of residential solid wastes and recyclables. Afterward, they will act on a resolution approving a contractor for the collection of those items.

Red Oak men arrested on drug & alcohol charges over the weekend

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County report the arrest early Sunday morning of 21-year old Caleb Lee Walter, of Red Oak. Walter was taken into custody at around 2:45-a.m. . in the 100 block of East Summit Street. He faces numerous charges, including disorderly conduct, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, and interference with official acts. Walter was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.

Red Oak police this weekend also arrested 43-year-old Richard Bryan Jenkins, of Red Oak, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Jenkins was taken into custody in the 100 block of A Street and brought to the Montgomery County jail, where he was being held on $2,000 bond.

DOUG BACKHAUS, 68, of Manilla (Svcs. 11/1/13)

Obituaries

October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DOUG BACKHAUS, 68, of Manilla, died unexpectedly Sat., Oct. 26th, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Funeral services for DOUG BACKHAUS will be held 1-p.m. Fri., Nov. 1st, at the Sacred Heart Church in Manilla.  Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Sacred Heart Church from 4- until 8-pm Thursday (Oct. 31st), and again on Friday from Noon until the time of service at 1-p.m.

Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery near Manilla.

DOUG BACKHAUS is survived by:

His wife – Marilyn Backhaus, of Manilla.

His children – Todd Backhaus and Sara Backhaus, both of Manilla; David Backhaus, of Spirit Lake; Scott Backhaus, of Georgia, and Jamie Backhaus, of North Liberty.

His sisters – Karen Finken, of CO; Barb Marks, of Mesa, AZ, & Carolyn Humrich, of Baldwin, MO.

and 9 grandchildren.

Strange ending to Cards’ 5-4 victory over Boston

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Game 3 of the World Series ended on a bizarre play that allowed to St. Louis Cardinals to take a two-games-to-one lead over the Boston Red Sox. Third baseman Will Middlebrooks was called for obstruction in the bottom of the ninth, allowing Allen Craig to score the winning run in the Cardinals’ 5-4 victory against the Red Sox. Yadier Molina started the winning rally with a single and moved to third on Craig’s double off Koji Uehara before craziness ensued.

Jon Jay hit a grounder right at second baseman Dustin Pedroia with the Red Sox playing the infield in. Pedroia threw a strike to the plate to get Molina, and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia fired to third in an attempt to nail Craig and end the inning. Saltalamacchia’s throw sailed over the head of Middlebrooks and down the left-field line, prompting Craig to make a dash for home. But Middlebrooks got tangled up with Craig, who tripped before he was tagged out by Saltalamacchia. Third base umpire Jim Joyce made the obstruction call and allowed the run to count.

The Cardinals blew a pair of two-run leads before winning. Matt Holliday hit an RBI single in a two-run first and doubled home a pair to make it 4-2 in the seventh. The Red Sox tied it in the eighth as Daniel Nava hit an RBI grounder and Xander Bogaerts singled home the tying run. Trevor Rosenthal blew the save in the eighth but picked up the victory. Uehara was tagged with the loss.

Game 4 is this (Sunday) evening in St. Louis, where Lance Lynn will start for St. Louis against Clay Buchholz. Pre-game coverage begins at 6-p.m. on KJAN.

Beltran honored with Clemente Award

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran has received the Roberto Clemente Award, given to the player whose contributions on and off the field best represent the game. Beltran has contributed more than $4 million to his Carlos Beltran Academy in Puerto Rico and has hosted fundraising efforts throughout the year.

Iowa News headlines: Sun., Oct. 27th 2013

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October 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz went pheasant-hunting on a western Iowa trip that fueled speculation that he might run for president in 2016. The Des Moines Register reports that the Texas senator hunted yesterday with Republican U.S. Representative Steve King. The two then headed to the Le Mars Convention Center, where Cruz spoke Saturday to a sold-out fundraising luncheon for the Iowa congressman.

SHEFFIELD, Iowa (AP) — Iowa farmers are raising concerns about a shortage of propane that’s needed to dry crops during their harvest. The Mason City Globe-Gazette reports that farmers in northern Iowa have faced delays in propane deliveries before, but usually not because of a shortage. Bruce Halvorson, petroleum manager for Five Star Cooperative, says the shortage is spread throughout the Midwest because of harvest demands.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Johnson County health officials say a parasite found in unpasteurized apple cider has put at least one resident in the hospital. The Iowa City Press-Citizen says local health officials have identified almost a dozen cases and one hospitalization from the illness. The parasitic disease is commonly known as crypto.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — C.J. Fiedorowicz caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock in overtime to give Iowa a 17-10 win over Northwestern yesterday. The Hawkeyes nearly blew another lead in the second half, while the Wildcats dropped their fourth straight.