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GOP Rep. Latham to pass on Iowa Senate bid

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February 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa congressman who had been considered the establishment Republican choice for the seat vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin says he won’t seek the job. Tom Latham said in a statement Wednesday he won’t run for Harkin’s Senate seat in 2014. The 10-term Republican from Clive says he could not “in good conscience launch a two-year statewide campaign that will detract from the commitment” to the new district he was elected to in November.

Attention now turns to U.S. Rep. Steve King of Kiron. King, a conservative from northwest Iowa, has said he’s weighing a Senate bid. He wasn’t expected to challenge Latham in a primary. Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley, a four-term House member from Waterloo, is the only announced Democrat for the seat.

Mills County arrest report

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February 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County say two people were arrested Tuesday on separate charges. In their report issued today (Wednesday), authorities said 26-year old Chelsea Ann Rodrigues, of Glenwood, was arrested early Tuesday morning on a charge of OWI/2nd offense. The woman was taken into custody following a traffic stop at 250th and Barrus Road. She was being held in the Mills County Jail on $2,000 bond.

And, 19-year old Tyler Allen Dittus, of Henderson, was arrested at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office at around 5:30-p.m., Tuesday, on a warrant for Forgery. His bond was set at $5,000.

(12-p.m. News)

CR Xavier beats Lewis Central at Girls Tourney

Sports

February 27th, 2013 by Jim Field

A tough schedule once again is paying off for Cedar Rapids Xavier at tournament time.

The fifth-ranked Saints, in the state tournament for the 10th time, kept their composure during a furious late rally by Lewis Central and held on to beat the seventh-ranked Titans 50-45 in the Class 4A quarterfinals.

Sarah Dickes sank four straight free throws in the final 19.7 seconds to secure the victory and finished with 13 points to lead Xavier. Ashley Stulken added 12, while Hayley Deutmeyer and Morgan Breitbach each scored eight.

Lewis Central’s Aubrey Norville scored 14 of her 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead her team’s comeback from an 11-point deficit with just under seven minutes left.

With the 6-foot-2 Stulken forced to play cautiously because of four fouls, Lewis Central got the ball inside to Norville and she responded with five baskets on nifty turnaround moves or jump hooks.

Norville’s final bucket cut the lead to 44-41 with 1:25 left, and teammate Paige Beacom made it a three-point game again, 46-43, when she hit a short jumper in the lane with 52 seconds remaining.

Lewis Central’s Natalie Madsen then stole the ball, but the Titans gave it back on a five-second call and Dickes made her game-clinching free throws.

Norville finished 10 of 13 from the field, grabbed five rebounds and made four steals. Beacom, Madsen and Alexis Spielman each scored five points for the Titans, who finish 20-4.

Xavier advances to a semifinal game at 8:30 Thursday night with a 15-9 record. The Saints play in the Mississippi Valley Conference and eight of their losses were to Class 5A teams. The other was to Davenport Assumption, which is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

AP Source: 49ers to send Smith to KC

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February 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press that the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to acquire quarterback Alex Smith from San Francisco. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade does not become official until March 12, when the NFL’s new business year begins.

It’s the first big player move by Kansas City since Andy Reid took over as coach after being fired by Philadelphia.  Fox Sports first reported the deal.

Smith lost his starting job to Colin Kaepernick after sustaining a concussion Nov. 11. Kaepernick played well, and coach Jim Harbaugh stuck with him even when Smith was healthy.  Kaepernick led the 49ers to the NFC championship and a close loss to Baltimore in the Super Bowl.

ROBERT KRAUTH, 75, of Massena (Mem. Svcs. at a later date)

Obituaries

February 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ROBERT KRAUTH, 75, of Massena, died Wed., Feb. 27th, at the Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, Arizona.  A Celebration of Life Memorial service for ROBERT KRAUTH will be next month (April), in Massena.  Steen Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Other services: A “Time of Remembrance” celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Fiesta Resort Park Community Center, 3811 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

The family can now be reached at 3811 East University Drive, Unit 193, Mesa, Arizona 85205.

Two buses collide in Sioux City, six students treated for minor injuries

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February 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A snowball thrown at a school bus may be to blame for a traffic accident that injured several young people in Sioux City Tuesday afternoon. School district spokesperson Alison Benson says a school bus was struck from behind by a city bus at 3:20 p.m. outside West Middle School.  “We’re investigating why it occurred,” Benson said. “We did treat six students on the scene for minor injuries and we brought another bus to the scene to take the rest of the students home.”

Both buses were transporting students. One person was transported to a Sioux City hospital as a precaution. Benson said someone may have hit the school bus with a snowball, causing the driver to stop.

(Radio Iowa)

Student who lost family told of crash during play

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February 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ORANGE CITY, Iowa (AP) – A college student from Sioux Falls, S.D., who lost her entire family in a car crash was told about the accident during the intermission of a school play. Greg Christy, president of Northwestern College, broke the news to Brittany Vollmer, a sophomore at the Orange City school who was watching the play.

Christy tells KMEG that it was painful to share such tragic news and it’s something no one would ever want to do. The Saturday crash on Interstate 90 in South Dakota killed James and Julie Vollmer and their children, 16-year-old Alyssa and 13-year-old Caleb.  Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Friday at Sioux Falls Christian Schools.

Backyard and Beyond 02-27-2013

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

February 27th, 2013 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Sandy Wentworth with Proven Winners about herself and what she will be sharing as a speaker at the Atlantic Master Gardner’s Spring Garden Seminar.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th

Trading Post

February 27th, 2013 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Full size mattress and box springs $10 712-243-2072.

FOR SALE: Used Whirlpool 22 cubic side by side refrigerator with water and ice maker in the door – $300.00, used Whirlpool smooth cooktop electric range – $200.00 and a used Kenmore dishwasher – $100.00. All in Bisque color, and in very good condition. Can still be seen in the kitchen. Call 712-249-4497.

FOR SALE: 2 – 5×7 rugs, same pattern, 1 navy, 1 red $75 each obo; glass top coffee table $50; 3 yr old contemporary loose back sofa,dark chocolate brown $400 obo. 712-254-3495.

FOR SALE: Pride Mobility handicap power chair, $400 OBO and a Pride Mobility 3-wheel scooter, $400 OBO. Call 712-563-3219 or 712-304-2890.

FOR SALE:  A year old Kirby Vacuum and Shampooer. Vacuum used a couple times-shampooer never used. Paid $1400.00 will sell for $800.00.  Perfect condition. call Kimballton- 712-249-1774.

Tuesday accident in Atlantic

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February 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon, in Atlantic. According to the Police Department, vehicles driven by Kristi Burg, of Bridgewater, and William Fox, of Shelby, collided at 1401 Sunnyside Lane at around 2:30-p.m., as Burg’s vehicle was backing out of a parking stall. Officials say Fox’ vehicle was traveling east in the parking lot, and Burg didn’t see his vehicle approaching. When she backed out, her vehicle struck Fox’ vehicle, causing a total of $4,000 damage. No citations were issued.