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Iowa DNR offers online atlas showing hunting land

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

March 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials are encouraging hunters to use an online atlas that shows 600,000 acres of public hunting land. The state Department of Natural Resources says the new atlas allows a viewer to click on a region for basic information about zones and open season. The interactive map also zooms in and shows where one piece of land is in relation to another. The atlas is usable on computers and tablets. Officials are working toward a version for mobile phones.

The public land is owned by state, county and federal governments. Information on the atlas will be updated as land is acquired.

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Group home resident in Lenox arrested for alledgedly assaulting staffer

News

March 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A male resident in a group home in Lenox was arrested Monday night for allegedly assaulting a member of the homes’ staff. According to the Lenox Police Department, authorities were notified about the incident at around 6-p.m.  They were told an 51-year old male resident of the facility had choked a female employee and was threatening to stab her with a knife.

Police were able to disarm the unidentified man and take him into custody. He was taken to Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning for treatment of injuries, then later taken to the Clarinda Mental Health Institute (MHI) by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say their investigation is ongoing and the case is being reviewed to determine if the man is competent to face charges.

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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties: Wed., March 13th 2013

Weather

March 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

354 AM CDT WED MAR 13 2013

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. NOT AS COLD. LOW IN THE MID 20S. TEMPERATURE STEADY OR SLOWLY RISING AFTER MIDNIGHT. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. WARMER. HIGH IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.

THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE UPPER 20S. TEMPERATURE STEADY OR SLOWLY RISING AFTER MIDNIGHT. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE UPPER 20S.

SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. HIGH AROUND 40.

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Iowa hoping for big run through Big Ten tourney

Sports

March 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa knows that it will need to make a stunning run through the Big Ten tournament to earn an NCAA tournament bid. The Hawkeyes think they’re up for it. Iowa’s postseason resume is saddled by a weak nonconference schedule and a lack of quality road wins. But the sheer depth of the Big Ten means that the Hawkeyes (20-11, 9-9 Big Ten) could drastically improve their profile before the NCAA tournament field is announced on Sunday.

Sixth-seeded Iowa opens tournament play against Northwestern on Thursday night. Iowa coach Fran McCaffery says there is a “good possibility” that starting guard Mike Gesell will start after suffering a stress reaction in his right foot.

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49ers announce trade of QB Alex Smith to Chiefs

Sports

March 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers made their trade of quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs official on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the two sides agreed to it. The 49ers will receive the Chiefs’ second-round pick, 34th overall, and a conditional choice in next year’s draft, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms were not disclosed. Smith must still pass a physical for the trade to be completed.

The 28-year-old Smith struggled much of his career in San Francisco, but blossomed the past couple seasons under new coach Jim Harbaugh and is considered an upgrade for Kansas City. The Chiefs are expected to release incumbent quarterback Matt Cassel.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Wed., March 13th 2013

News

March 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa police officer rescued an unconscious driver who had been doing doughnuts in a church parking lot by pulling him from his burning car. A police spokesman said Officer Zac McDowell wasn’t injured Sunday night when he saved 18-year-old Ian Waseskuk. Police say Waseskuk will be charged with misdemeanor reckless driving when he leaves the hospital.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Low-income Iowa residents would get a bigger tax break under a bill moving through the state Senate. The measure would apply to households with incomes of less than $45,000. He says about 210,000 households would get a roughly $250 tax break. But Gov. Terry Branstad has vetoed similar legislation in past years.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — People and aging inmates with sexually aggressive or combative behaviors may have a place to go under a measure passed by the Iowa Senate. Lawmakers unanimously passed a measure yesterday to create a committee to study the need for a specialized long-term care facility for sexually aggressive or combative people. The bill now moves to the House for review.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Attorney General Tom Miller says Iowa will receive more than $115,00 from Google as part of a multistate settlement over the collection of emails, passwords and other sensitive information sent over wireless networks. The case dates to 2010, when Google revealed that mapping cars had been gathering the data.

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MERNTHA (MERT) ADAMS JOHNSON, of Overland Park, KS and formerly of Atlantic (Svcs. 3-16-2013)

Obituaries

March 12th, 2013 by admin

MERNTHA (“MERT”) (ADAMS) JOHNSON,90, of Overland Park, KS and formerly of Atlantic died Tues., Mar., 12th. Services for MERT JOHNSON will be held at 1:30 PM Sat., Mar., 16th in the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 8am-to 5:30-pm Friday (3/15), and from 9am until the time of service on Saturday.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

MERT JOHNSON is survived by:

Her daughter – Carol Roberts, of Gardner, KS.

Her son – Albert “Gene” Adams, of Olathe, KS.

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Kansas, K-State Favored as Big 12 Tourney Opens

Sports

March 12th, 2013 by Jim Field

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State and Kansas tied for the regular-season Big 12 title, but that doesn’t mean they feel very good about themselves entering the league tournament.

The Wildcats lost a road game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, while the Jayhawks were routed by Baylor a few hours later in a game that would have given them the outright title.

Consider it proof that the Big 12 tournament should be unpredictable.

West Virginia and Texas Tech open Wednesday night at Sprint Center, with the winner advancing to play Kansas. The winner of Texas-TCU gets the Wildcats on Thursday.

The other two quarterfinals Thursday are Oklahoma-Iowa State and Oklahoma State-Baylor.

The tournament champion will be crowned Saturday night.

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Tony Gonzalez Says he’s Returning to Falcons

Sports

March 12th, 2013 by Jim Field

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Tony Gonzalez is returning to the Falcons for the 2013 season.

Gonzalez, who led the Falcons with 93 catches last season, said on his Twitter feed Tuesday “I’m coming back.” The Falcons did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Gonzalez, who said during the season he was 95-percent sure he would retire after the 2012 season, says he made the decision to play after talking with his family.

The 37-year-old Gonzalez had 93 catches for 930 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

The Falcons were 13-3 last season and advanced to the NFC championship game. Gonzalez could have become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday, but he says he wants to remain with the Falcons. He tweeted the Falcons’ “unbelievable fan support was too good to pass up.”

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TUESDAY, MARCH 12th

Trading Post

March 12th, 2013 by admin

FOR SALE: Desktop computer, with desk, chair, 23-inch monitor and webcam. Hardly used. $475 for all of it. 712-647-4042

WANTED: Bakers racks or plant stands and plastic stacker units for toys. 789-9385

FOR SALE: A Fred Bear, Lights Out Bow. Bought new in 2009. 70 pounds draw, set up for 65 pounds and about an 80% let off at full draw. Comes with 5 arrows with practice tips, 3 arrow hunting quiver and wisker biskit. Does not come with sight or release. Asking $550 obo, and could be talked into letting the case go as well. Located in Atlantic, TEXT ONLY, 612-719-1987.

FOR SALE: Richmond water heat, used only Jan-April 2012, like new, warranty still good (6 years), selling for 1/2 price $163. 712-792-3247 (Anita)

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