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DNR confirms Iowa mountain lion sighting in Madison County

News

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a mountain lion sighting in Madison County. The Des Moines Register reports a farmer’s game camera caught an image of the mountain lion Oct. 13, about 10 miles north of Winterset. DNR spokesman Kevin Baskins says the animal appears to be a 2- to 3-year-old male.

It’s the first confirmed sighting of a mountain lion in Iowa since last October, when Des Moines police killed one in a city neighborhood. The DNR says there have been 16 confirmed mountain lion sightings since 1994. Those sightings will likely become even less common in the future because South Dakota, where many mountain lions apparently originate, is issuing more hunting permits to reduce the population of the animals.

Iowa farmers bit behind on soybean, corn harvests

Ag/Outdoor

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey says 70 percent of soybeans and 35 percent of corn has been harvested in the state as favorable weather allowed farmers to getting into their fields. The state Agriculture Department says the corn harvest was 15 percentage points behind normal and the soybean harvest was 11 percentage points behind normal.

Pasture conditions also have improved, with 52 percent rated as fair, good or excellent. Statewide, the weather allowed fieldwork on 5.4 days last week. The state based its estimates off statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

A-P Iowa High School Football Poll: 10/21/13

Sports

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school football polls of the 2013 season with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right:

Class 4-A

  1. West Des Moines Dowling (13) 8-0 130 1
  2. Pleasant Valley 8-0 115 2
  3. Ames 8-0 106 3
  4. Waukee 7-1 78 4
  5. Cedar Rapids Xavier 7-1 74 5
  6. Iowa City High 7-1 63 6
  7. Iowa City West 7-1 45 10
  8. West Des Moines Valley 6-2 44 7
  9. Davenport Assumption 7-1 43 8
  10. Urbandale 6-2 12 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Bettendorf 3. 12, Sioux City East 2.

Class 3-A

  1. Sioux City Heelan (13) 8-0 130 1
  2. Decorah 8-0 111 2
  3. Pella 8-0 102 3
  4. Clear Lake 8-0 96 4
  5. Harlan 7-1 74 5
  6. Boone 8-0 61 6
  7. Washington 7-1 36 7
  8. Solon 7-1 29 9
  9. Carroll 6-2 25 10
  10. Spencer 7-1 24 8

Others receiving votes: 11, Dallas Center-Grimes 16. 12, Webster City 6. 13, Manchester West Delaware 3. 14, Williamsburg 2.

Class 2-A

  1. Kuemper Catholic(9) 8-0 125 1
  2. Waukon (3) 8-0 117 2
  3. West Marshall (1) 8-0 105 3
  4. Albia 8-0 86 4
  5. Mediapolis 8-0 79 5
  6. New Hampton 8-0 64 7
  7. Boyden-Hull-RV 7-1 57 6
  8. Spirit Lake 7-1 34 8
  9. Cascade 7-1 28 10
  10. North Polk 7-1 9 NR

Others receiving votes: 10, Sioux Center 9. 12, Dyersville Beckman 1. 12, Central Lyon-GLR 1.

Class 1-A

  1. Iowa City Regina (13) 8-0 130 1
  2. CB St. Albert 8-0 105 2
  3. Dike-New Hartford 8-0 105 3
  4. North Fayette 8-0 88 4
  5. FD St. Edmond 8-0 70 5
  6. Maquoketa Valley 8-0 67 6
  7. Wilton 7-1 52 7
  8. Van Meter 8-0 50 8(tie)
  9. South O’Brien 7-1 18 8(tie)
  10. Ogden 7-1 11 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Guttenberg Clayton Ridge 10. 12, Calmar South Winneshiek 7. 13, Jewell South Hamilton 1. 13, Eddyville-Blakesburg 1.

Class A

  1. West Lyon (7) 8-0 121 1
  2. BGM (4) 8-0 117 2
  3. Wapsie Valley (2) 8-0 109 3
  4. AGWSR 9-0 89 4
  5. A-H-S-T 8-0 84 5
  6. Pekin 7-1 62 6
  7. Hinton 6-2 37 7
  8. Algona Garrigan 6-2 31 9
  9. Gladbrook-Reinbeck 6-2 26 10
  10. Lisbon 6-2 19 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Montezuma 8. 12, East Mills 7. 13, Lawton-Bronson 5.

Class 8-Man

  1. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton (7) 8-0 121 1
  2. Don Bosco (4) 8-0 114 2
  3. Adair-Casey (1) 8-0 94 5
  4. Newell-Fonda (1) 8-0 94 3
  5. West Bend-Mallard 9-0 84 4
  6. Springville 8-0 74 6
  7. Janesville 7-1 44 7
  8. MMC 7-1 43 8
  9. Glidden-Ralston 7-1 28 10
  10. River Valley 7-1 11 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Lamoni 5. 12, Bussey Twin Cedars 1. 12, HLV, Victor 1. 12, Northwood-Kensett 1

Limited tickets still available for Simon Estes concert in Atlantic

News

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Memorial Hospital Foundation will be hosting a Simon Estes “Roots to Wings” concert on Sunday, October 27, at 3:00 p.m. in the Atlantic High School Auditorium. Tickets are $20 each and seating is limited, so get yours today at one of the following Cass County businesses:

Atlantic: Gade Insurance, Meyer & Gross Real Estate Company, Rex Pharmacy, and the CCMH Switchboard; Anita: Mailander Law Office, Rusty Razor, and Vicki’s Cut and Curl; Cumberland:  Houghton State Bank; Griswold: Gade Insurance; Massena: First National Bank and Massena Public Library; Lewis:  Public Library.

The Foundation says tickets are going fast. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Dawn Marnin, Foundation Director at 712-243-7409 or contacting any CCMH Foundation Board member.

The concert will feature Simon Estes performing familiar selections from Broadway, gospel, folk, spiritual and patriotic songs.  The concert will also include performances by the Atlantic, CAM & Griswold choirs.  The program will be followed by an informal meet and greet, where guests will have the opportunity to purchase CDs and books by Mr. Estes and have them personally signed by the artist.

On Monday, October 28, 2013, Mr. Estes will present an informal program to Cass County High School students, sharing his own unique story, the obstacles he overcame, and what qualities and characteristics are needed to become successful.

Lewis man arrested for interference w/official acts

News

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A Lewis man was arrested Saturday on a charge of Interference with Official Acts. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 47-year old Philip Reed Thompson was taken to the Cass County Jail where he pled guilty and was released the following day.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21st

Trading Post

October 21st, 2013 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Featherlite Dirt Devil vacuum, like new. $30; 14.2-cublic foot chest freezer. Runs good. $100; Area rug. $15. Call 243-7792.

FOR SALE: Poulan log splitter. 26 ton. Asking $650 O.B.O.  Call 712-243-1166.

FOR SALE:  Have for sale a beautiful Oak Day Bed complete, Must see to appreciate.  ph 243 9849, will be glad to send pics on request.  $200.00.

FOR SALE: 3 Zebco 33 fishing poles. Good working order. They are older, but have been re-greased, and re-strung with 14lb Trilene line. $20 each. Call before 4pm. Ask fro Scott. 712-778-5131.

WANTED:  I am looking for a quality used trombone. 712-304-0860 can call or text!  FOUND!!

FREE:  Have a Hammond organ to give away if you come and get it. Needs a little repair, but it plays well.  712-784-2247.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21st

Trading Post

October 21st, 2013 by admin

FOR SALE: 1. Glass top dining room table with 4 chairs for $150, excellent condition.  2. Tall China/Curio Cabinet.  8 foot tall and narrow with glass shelves for $100.  3. Steel-flex sofa, sage green, for $200.  Call Don in Atlantic 712-249-3001.

Bluffs gaming enforcement officer accused of hazing will be reinstated

News

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – A second Iowa law enforcement officer accused of hazing a fellow recruit during a training academy in 2008 is getting his job back. A spokesman said Monday that Division of Criminal Investigation special agent Andrew Harrelson will be reinstated with pay dating back to his Feb. 6 firing. Harrelson is a gaming enforcement officer in Council Bluffs.   Arbitrator Clair Brooks ordered the reinstatement Friday in a ruling that wasn’t immediately made public.

Earlier this month, another arbitrator reinstated Iowa State Patrol trooper Joshua Guhl.  Guhl and Harrelson were fired after another trooper accused them of handcuffing him to a bed and rubbing powder on his buttocks. Guhl admitted involvement while Harrelson denied it.

The incident occurred at the 2008 academy, but the trooper didn’t formally complain until May 2012.

Lewis teen arrested for assault by strangulation

News

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic report a Lewis teen was arrested Saturday. 18-year old Philip Thompson was charged with Domestic Abuse by strangulation. Thompson was being held in the Cass County Jail.

Backyard and Beyond 10-21-2013

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 21st, 2013 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks about pumpkin seeds and more.

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