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Niang comes into his own for Iowa State

Sports

January 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State freshman forward Georges Niang isn’t very athletic. But teammate Will Clyburn knew from the moment he saw the 6-foot-7 Niang play that he was watching a youngster who would help the Cyclones. All summer, Clyburn watch Niang shoot over smaller players and simply go around the bigger ones, and he has become one of the Big 12’s better freshmen.

Niang is third on Iowa State in scoring at 11.5 points per game. He was also named the Big 12’s Rookie of the Week on Monday after averaging 15.5 points per game in a loss to Kansas and a win over Texas last week. Niang and the Cyclones (11-4, 1-1 Big 12) host West Virginia (8-7, 1-2) on Wednesday night.

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Braley wants mandatory radon testing in schools

News

January 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Congressman Bruce Braley says his first piece of legislation this year will call for mandatory radon testing and mitigation in school buildings nationwide. The Democratic congressman announced his plans Monday at the state Capitol. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. All of Iowa’s 99 counties lie in the EPA’s highest risk zone for exposure to the colorless, odorless gas that leaks through cracks in building foundations.

Iowa law only requires radon mitigation in preschools. The End Radon in Schools Act would provide federal grant funding to high-risk states to test for radon and install mitigation systems. Mitigation systems cost school districts upward of $1,000. Braley hasn’t specified how much his bill would cost.

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Iowa Boys Basketball Prep Poll

Sports

January 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

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

Class 4A
  Record Pts Prv
1. Iowa City, West (16) 11-0 160 1
2. Bettendorf 10-0 146 3
3. Epworth, Western Dubuque 11-0 122 4
4. Dubuque, Senior 9-1 120 5
5. Sioux City, East 11-0 101 7
6. Ankeny 8-2 78 8
7. Des Moines, Hoover 9-1 56 NR
8. Urbandale 9-2 34 6
9. Sioux City, North 11-1 31 9
10. Des Moines, Roosevelt 8-2 28 10

Others receiving votes: North Scott, Eldridge 27. Iowa City, City High 10. Valley, West Des Moines 10. Cedar Falls 8. Pleasant Valley 4.

Class 3A
  Record Pts Prv
1. Vinton-Shellsburg (15) 12-0 168 1
2. Dallas Center-Grimes (1) 11-0 143 3
3. Assumption, Davenport (1) 8-3 114 T5
4. Atlantic 11-1 110 8
5. Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 9-3 91 T5
6. MOC-Floyd Valley 11-2 77 4
7. Crestwood, Cresco 10-0 65 10
8. Centerville 9-1 38 NR
9. Creston 9-2 30 2
10. Mount Pleasant 8-3 24 9

Others receiving votes: Solon 20. Grinnell 14. Harlan 14. Iowa Falls-Alden 12. Nevada 5. Humboldt 4. Keokuk 3. Carroll 3.

Class 2A
  Record Pts Prv
1. Nodaway Valley (9) 12-0 158 1
2. West Fork, Sheffield (5) 12-0 151 2
3. Western Christian, Hull (3) 11-1 132 3
4. Cascade,Western Dubuque 11-0 116 5
5. Sheldon 12-1 88 7
6. IKM-Manning 13-1 70 4
7. West Branch 12-1 66 T8
8. MFL-Mar-Mac 9-1 47 10
9. PCM, Monroe 12-1 40 NR
10. Des Moines Christian 12-2 27 6

Others receiving votes: New Hampton 22. Notre Dame, Burlington 6. St. Edmond, Fort Dodge 5. West Marshall, State Center 4. Manson Northwest Webster 2. Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 1.

Class 1A
  Record Pts Prv
1. Danville (14) 12-0 167 1
2. St. Mary’s, Storm Lake (2) 11-0 154 2
3. Lone Tree 13-0 111 3
4. Murray 14-0 104 5
5. Lawton-Bronson (1) 13-0 89 T8
6. Boyden-Hull 9-2 78 6
7. Preston 11-0 65 T8
8. Harris-Lake Park 10-1 50 7
9. Riverside, Oakland 11-1 41 4
10. Ankeny Christian Academy 12-0 36 10

Others receiving votes: Dunkerton 19. North Tama, Traer 15. Iowa Mennonite, Kalona 2. Gehlen Catholic, Le Mars 2. Woodbury Central, Moville 2.

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ARMOND and IMOGENE FEAUTO, formerly of Oakland (Svcs. 1-19-2013)

Obituaries

January 14th, 2013 by admin

ARMOND FEAUTO, 90, and his 86-year old wife  EMOGENE, both of Omaha, NE (and formerly of Oakland) died earlier this month,  in Omaha. A joint Mass of Christian Burial service for ARMOND and EMOGENE FEAUTO will be held 10:30 A.M. Sat., Jan., 19th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.

Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca following services.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorials may be made out to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avoca, the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

ARMOND and EMOGENE FEAUTO are survived by:

Their children: LuJean Feauto of Omaha, NE; Paul (Connie) Feauto of Papillion, NE; Steve (Nancy) Feauto of Oakland

Armond’s brothers: Bernard (Marilyn) Feauto; Eugene (Sue) Feauto; Douglas (Betsye) Feauto; Earl (Lonnie) Feauto; and Robert (Carol) Feauto.

Armond’s sister, Shirley (Dick) Matt and his sister-in-law, Bernadine Feauto.

Three grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 14th

Trading Post

January 14th, 2013 by admin

FOR SALE: Antique wood burning stove, round oak parlor stove, highly ornaet with a trophy on top, excellent condition. $650; buzz saw for cutting firewood, mounts on a tractor, wide belt, sharp, like new. $250; porta-heat, blows out heat, burns kerosene or diesel. $75. 712-304-4998.

WANTED: I’d like to cut down trees for you if needed. I would prefer nothing over 2 feet wide and trees in open areas are best. If it is beside a building or house it just depends on the situation. No snow on the ground right now so it is a good time to get it done. Can’t cut down trees in Atlantic because of city ordinance but anywhere else is fine. Please call 778-4672.

WANTED:  older stereos, radios, speakers, receivers,ham, amps, etc. Also guitar or amplifier, any condition is ok for parts or repair. 515-238-3343.

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HSBB: Guthrie Center at Exira-EHK Doubleheader 01-12-2013

Podcasts, Sports

January 14th, 2013 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks of the call of the games played at Exira-EHK High School in Elk Horn.

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Authorities ID victims of NW Iowa crash

News

January 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Authorities have released the names of three people who were fatally injured in the crash of a vehicle into a creek in northwest Iowa.  The three were pulled from the vehicle early Sunday morning after it landed upside down in the frigid water of Sioux City’s Perry Creek. Two other people got out without help.  Police identified the three dead people as the driver, 21-year-old Torey Wickey; 23-year-old Dominique Nok; and 24-year-old Matthew Dean. All three lived in Sioux City.

The two injured people were identified as 23-year-old Anthony Carr, of Sioux City; and 22-year-old Alexander Brown, of South Sioux City, Neb.  Police suspect alcohol and excessive speed played roles in the accident.

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HSBB: AHST @ Griswold Doubleheader 01-11-2013

Podcasts, Sports

January 14th, 2013 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call of the games played at Griswold High School.

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Bridge repair work to close Redwood Road in Shelby County

News

January 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) reports bridge repair work will result in the closure of one section of Redwood Road for about two weeks. The bridge is located in the 900 block of Redwood between 900th Street and Highway 44, or between Center Townships sections 23 and 24.

Emergency responders in Harlan should note the west portion of 900th Street is a level “B” road, and you’ll  have to use 800th Street from County Road M-47 and approach from the south, on Redwood Road.  Road will be closed for about two weeks. Emergency responders are encouraged to plan alternate routes to nearby residences.

If you have questions, contact the Shelby County Engineers Office at 712-755-5954.

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Western Iowans appointed to JNC by Gov. Branstad

News

January 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed eight Iowans to the Judicial Nominating Commission. Iowa Code changes require the State Judicial Nominating Commission to sunset on December 31, 2012. The previous commission composition was based on Congressional Districts from 1965 with one member from each district, for a total of seven members appointed by the governor. The new State Judicial Nominating Commission, based on Congressional Districts following the 2010 census, is effective January 1, 2013 in accordance with the Code of Iowa.

His appointments from western Iowa include, in Congressional District Three: Liz Doll, from Council Bluffs, whose term ends April 30, 2016, and, from Congressional District Four: Patricia Roberts, of Carroll, whose term ends April 30, 2014. The governor’s appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.

The new commission has two members from each Congressional District, one male and one female, for a total of eight members appointed by the governor. Lawyers elect eight lawyer members to the commission. Iowa law requires members serve staggered terms. Full terms are six years in length.

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