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Iowa News headlines: Mon., Sept. 17th 2012

News

September 17th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is walking an early — and tricky path — into presidential proving ground Iowa yesterday, less than 60 days before the 2012 election. The chairman of the Democratic Governors Association says he is focused on helping Iowans elect a Democratic governor in 2014, not sowing seeds for his own presidential ambition. O’Mally tells reporters before speaking to hundreds of Iowa Democratic activists that he’s attending the fundraiser because his friend, Senator Tom Harkin, asked him come to Harkin’s annual fall fundraiser.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — The superintendent of the Davenport school district refused to accept a raise this year because the district is facing budget cuts. The Quad-City Times reports that Art Tate asked the school board last week not to increase his nearly $196,000 salary.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Two University of Northern Iowa students are facing charges after one of them ran over a police officer’s foot. KCCI reports that the Cedar Falls officer stopped the 19-year-old and 20-year-old men Thursday night on suspicion that the younger man was trying to buy alcohol. The 19-year-old was standing outside the car when the 20-year-old drove away and ran over the officer’s foot. Both men turned themselves into police on Friday.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are investigating a rollover crash that killed a 19-year-old Iowa City woman. Iowa City police say the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. yesterday, killing Bharati Mashay Windmon.

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Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board to meet Monday

News

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Elk Horn-Kimballton School District’s Board of Education will hold their regular meeting Monday evening, in the Family and Consumer Science Room, a the High School in Elk Horn. During their 7-p.m. session, the Board will act on: approving a contract for a Middle School Track Coaches’ position; approval of a trip for the Drill Team; appointing a Board representative to “Meet and Confer” with staff, regarding 2013-2014 salaries, and other, administrative matters. They will also be holding an election for, and the swearing in of, new officers, including Board President and Vice-President. Prior to adjournment, the EHK School Board will act on approving a bid for the heat pumps, and, offering an Early Retirement package.

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CAM School Board to meet Monday to elect new officers and more

News

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Members of the CAM Community School District’s Board of Education will hold their annual and organizational meetings Monday evening, in the CAM High School Media Center, beginning at 6:30. The retiring Board of Education will meet first, and take care of any old business before adjourning. Afterward, there will be an election for the Board President, Vice-President, and a swearing in ceremony for both. The Board will then act on setting the time and dates for future meetings before turning to the action items on their agenda.

Those Action items include: a Man and Environment camping trip; FFA travel out of state; a request for allowable growth, and supplemental aid for negative Special Education balance; any resignations to come before the Board; the transfer of deeds to the City of Anita, and other administrative matters. Prior to adjourning for the evening, the CAM School Board will move into a closed session, for an evaluation of Superintendent Steve Pelzer, and to discuss his goals for the 2012-2013 school year. Once the meeting concludes, the Board will proceed to the Redwood Steakhouse in Anita, for a “Dutch-treat” meal.

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Atlantic Parks & Rec Board to meet Monday evening

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Board is slated to hold their regular monthly meeting Monday evening, in the Camblin Shelter at Sunnyside Park, instead of City Hall. During their 5:15-p.m. session, the Board will receive updates on the various Capital Improvement Projects, including those to: Sunnyside Park and its tennis courts, the Skate Park, and the Maintenance Building project; along with a Pellett Park playground equipment update.

The Board will also receive updates on the Schildberg Recreation Area, which will cover the Campground, Dog Park, Eagle Scout Bench Project, and Signage. In addition, they will discuss the need for Park Director Roger Herring to receive Pesticide Certification. In his report to the Board, Herring will review his meeting with the Schildberg Committee, report on a meeting with a Loss Control Specialist from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), and give a tour of Sunnyside Park, along with a review of projects completed thus far, and those being considered.

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Spiller sparks Bills’ 35-17 rout over Chiefs

Sports

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – C.J. Spiller scored twice and had 123 yards rushing in sparking the Buffalo Bills’ 35-17 rout over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.  Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes, including a 49-yarder to Stevie Johnson, and Leodis McKelvin scored on an 88-yard punt return – the second longest in team history – in the Bills’ home opener. Buffalo’s high-priced defense had five sacks and forced three turnovers as the Bills bounced back from a dreadful season-opening 48-28 loss at the New York Jets last week. Dwayne Bowe scored both touchdowns for Kansas City, both coming in the final seven minutes to make the score respectable. Coming off a 40-24 loss at Atlanta, the Chiefs opened a season 0-2 for the sixth time in seven years.

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ETHEL E. BRENEMAN, 95, of IA City (formerly of Atlantic) – Svcs. 9/20/12

Obituaries

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

ETHEL E. BRENEMAN, 95, of Iowa City (& formerly of Atlantic) died Sun., Sept. 16th, at the Briarwood Health Care Center in Iowa City. Graveside services for ETHEL BRENEMAN will be held 11-a.m. Thu., Sept. 20th, in the Atlantic Cemetery. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where visitation is from 5-to 6pm Wed., Sept. 19th.

 

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Iowa High School Football: How They Fared

Sports

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

by the Associated Press (top 10 teams in Friday’s FB action)

Class 4A

1. Ankeny (4-0) beat Southeast Polk 28-21.

2. Iowa City West (4-0) beat Cedar Rapids Prairie 58-27.

3. Bettendorf (3-1) lost to Pleasant Valley 38-0.

4. Cedar Falls (4-0) beat Waterloo West 17-16.

5. West Des Moines Dowling (3-2) lost to Urbandale 35-27.

6. Pleasant Valley (4-0) beat Bettendorf 38-0.

7. Cedar Rapids Xavier (4-0) beat Dubuque Wahlert 53-14.

8. Urbandale (4-0) beat West Des Moines Dowling 35-27.

9. Southeast Polk (2-2) lost to Ankeny 28-21.

10. Muscatine (4-0) beat Clinton 37-21.

Class 3A

1. Decorah (4-0) beat Charles City 51-14.

2. Sioux City Heelan (4-0) beat Le Mars 41-8.

3. Norwalk (4-0) beat Ballard 42-31.

4. Council Bluffs Lewis Central (4-0) beat Atlantic 38-20.

5. Grinnell (4-0) beat Dallas Center-Grimes 37-0.

6. Creston-Orient-Macksburg (3-1) lost to Adel ADM 34-19.

7. Harlan (4-0) beat Carroll 21-14.

8. Adel ADM (4-0) beat Creston-Orient-Macksburg 34-19.

9. Le Mars (3-1) lost to Bishop Heelan Catholic 41-8.

10. Boone (4-0) beat Saydel 56-0.

Class 2A

1. Boyden-Hull-RV (4-0) beat Orange City Unity Christian 54-0.

2. Spirit Lake (4-0) beat Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 42-6.

3. Mediapolis (4-0) beat Central Lee, Donnellson 42-0.

4. State Center West Marshall (5-0) beat Nevada 53-7.

5. Carroll Kuemper (4-0) beat South Central Calhoun 46-12.

6. Center Point-Urbana (4-0) beat East Marshall, Le Grand 42-22.

7. New Hampton (4-0) beat Nashua-Plainfield 48-7.

8. La Porte City Union (3-1) beat Osage 41-7.

9. Waukon (4-0) beat Central Springs 43-8.

10. Bondurant Farrar (4-0) beat Interstate 35, Truro 40-16.

Class 1A

1. Iowa City Regina (4-0) beat Eddyville-Blakesburg 52-14.

2. Fort Dodge St. Edmond (4-0) beat Pocahontas Area/Pomeroy-Palmer 48-0.

3. St. Ansgar (4-0) beat North Fayette, West Union 35-13.

4. Pella Christian (4-0) beat Des Moines Christian 43-20.

5. Dike-New Hartford (4-0) beat Eagle Grove 56-0.

6. Emmetsburg (3-1) beat Okoboji, Milford 72-13.

7. Calmar South Winneshiek (4-0) beat Denver 36-15.

8. West Branch (2-2) lost to Wilton 35-28.

9. Aplington-Parkersburg (3-1) beat West Fork, Sheffield 49-22.

10. IKM/Manning (4-0) beat Manson Northwest Webster 20-16.

Class A

1. Woodward-Granger (4-0) beat Audubon 42-0.

2. Fairbank Wapsie Valley (4-0) beat Edgewood-Colesburg 65-0.

3. Lawton-Bronson (4-0) beat Sibley-Ocheyedan 42-6.

4. Britt West Hancock (3-1) beat Belmond-Klemme 47-8.

5. Akron-Westfield (4-0) beat Hinton 41-35.

6. Packwood Pekin (4-0) beat Pleasantville 61-21.

7. Inwood West Lyon (3-1) beat West Sioux, Hawarden 48-0.

8. Traer North Tama (4-1) beat Iowa Valley, Marengo 56-0.

9. Hinton (2-2) lost to Akron-Westfield 41-35.

10. Martensdale-St. Marys (3-1) lost to Madrid 36-24.

Class 8-Man

1. Adair-Casey (5-0) beat Mormon Trail, Garden Grove 68-20.

2. Newell-Fonda (4-0) beat Northeast Hamilton, Blairsburg 56-0.

3. Tabor Fremont-Mills (4-0) beat Essex 75-16.

4. Murray (4-0) idle.

5. Gilbertville-Don Bosco (4-0) beat Tripoli 46-24.

6. Elk Horn-Kimballton/Exira (4-0) beat Charter Oak-Ute 67-8.

7. Preston (4-0) beat Central, Elkader 43-8.

8. Melcher-Dallas (4-0) beat Moravia 76-0.

9. Glidden-Ralston (4-1) beat West Harrison, Mondamin 68-24.

10. Sidney (4-0) beat Corning 44-14.<

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Iowa taxpayers biggest donor to World Food Prize

Ag/Outdoor

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The $850,000 Iowa taxpayers contributed to the World Food Prize Foundation last year was the biggest donation the group received. The Des Moines Register reports) that Iowa taxpayers accounted for nearly one-third of the foundation’s spending in 2011. Public support is growing for the foundation that recognizes achievements in agriculture and holds an annual symposium every October. But Iowa officials agree that the investment in the World Food Prize foundation has paid off because it has improved the reputation of the state.

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LEE N. CLEMMENSEN, 92, of Audubon (Svcs. 9-15-12)

Obituaries

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

LEE N. CLEMMENSEN, 92, of Audubon, died Sat., Sept. 15th, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for LEE CLEMMENSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Sept. 18th, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family visitation is from 6:30-to 8:30-pm Monday (9/17).

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

LEE CLEMMENSEN is survived by:

His wife – Betty, of Audubon.

His children – Julie (Alan) Derby, of Greenfield; Paul (Janet) Clemmensen, and Susan Clemmensen, all of Urbandale.

His step-children: Steve (Linda) Tibben, of Cedar Falls; Joe (Shirley) Tibben, of Denver, CO; & Kent (Penny) Tibben, of Cedar Falls.

His sisters & brother – Darlen Schrader, of Lincoln NE, and Nadine (Jerry) Heiken, of Claremont, Fl, & Milo (Delores) Clemmensen, of Audubon.

4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 4-step great-grandchildren,  other relatives, and friends.

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Saturday High School Volleyball Scores from Sat., Sept. 15th 2012

Sports

September 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Audubon 2, Exira-EHK 0
Audubon 2, Guthrie Center 0
Audubon , Glidden-Ralston 0

Red Oak Invitational:
Clarinda 2, Atlantic 0
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 2, Atlantic 0
Creston 2, Atlantic 0
Harlan 2, Atlantic 0
Harlan 2, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 0
Harlan 1, Clarinda 1
Harlan 2, Red Oak 0
Red Oak 2, Creston 0
Red Oak 2, Denison-Schleswig 0
Treynor 2, Red Oak 1

Elsewhere…..
Coon Rapids-Bayard 2, West Central Valley, Stuart 1
Coon Rapids-Bayard 2, Glidden-Ralston 0
East Union 2, Orient-Macksburg 0
East Union 2, Shenandoah 1
East Union 2, Winterset 0
Exira-EHK 2, Colfax-Mingo 0
Glidden-Ralston 2, Coon Rapids-Bayard 0
Glidden-Ralston 2, West Central Valley, Stuart 1
Guthrie Center 2, Exira-EHK 0
IKM-Manning 2, Carroll 0
IKM-Manning 2, Nodaway Valley 0
IKM-Manning 2, Storm Lake 0
IKM-Manning 2, South Central Calhoun 1
IKM-Manning 2, AR-WE-VA, Westside 0
Lewis Central 2, Osage 1
Lewis Central 2, Ames 0
Lewis Central 2, Fort Dodge 0
Lewis Central 2, Nevada 0
Logan-Magnolia 2, Charter Oak-Ute 1
Missouri Valley 2, Charter Oak-Ute 0
Missouri Valley 2, Logan-Magnolia 0
Missouri Valley 2, Nishnabotna 0
Missouri Valley 2, West Harrison 0
Nishnabotna 2, Charter Oak-Ute 0
South Central Calhoun 2, Carroll 0
St. Albert, Council Bluffs 2, Charter Oak-Ute 0
St. Albert, Council Bluffs 2, Missouri Valley 0
Underwood 2, Guthrie Center 1
Underwood 2, Exira-EHK 0
West Central Valley, Stuart 2, Colfax-Mingo 0
West Central Valley, Stuart 2, Guthrie Center 1
West Harrison 2, Charter Oak-Ute 0
Western Christian 2, Lewis Central 1

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