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Lenox women arrested on OWI & other charges

News

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Adams County report a Lenox woman was arrested and her vehicle impounded to be searched for additional investigation, following a traffic stop early this (Friday) morning. 54-year old Vicki Abell was charged with OWI, speeding, having no insurance, no valid license, and expired plates on her vehicle.

The womans’s vehicle was impounded after a Ringgold County K-9 unit was deployed and alerted his handler to the possibility drugs may be, or had been used, in the vehicle. Abell was taken into custody at around 1-a.m. and brought to the Adams County Jail.

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Crennel Getting Endorsements to be Chiefs Coach

Sports

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs offensive coordinator Bill Muir has given his unsolicited endorsement for Romeo Crennel to be hired as Kansas City’s permanent coach. Muir said that the defense has “turned the corner” and that “it would be a shame to change that.” Crennel was elevated to interim coach nearly two weeks ago, when the Chiefs fired Todd Haley after a 5-8 start. Crennel provided a calming influence last week, and Kansas City managed a 19-14 victory over the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers. Muir is just the latest to endorse Crennel as the full-time coach. Star linebacker Tamba Hali said he’d like to see Crennel stay next season.

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Beltran, Cardinals Agree to 2-Year Contract

Sports

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, a move that would fortify the team’s lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols. The team disclosed the agreement Thursday night and said it expects to make a formal announcement shortly after the holidays. KMOX, the Cardinals’ flagship radio station, reported the deal is for $26 million over two years — the same figure cited by a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because financial details of the agreement were not announced by the team. The 34-year-old Beltran batted .300 with 22 home runs, 84 RBIs and a .385 on-base percentage for the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants this year. He likely will be the opening-day right fielder for the Cardinals next season. Lance Berkman is expected to move to first base, taking Pujols’ spot.

Beltran and Berkman are switch-hitters, giving new manager Mike Matheny lineup flexibility. Earlier this month, St. Louis re-signed shortstop Rafael Furcal to a two-year, $14 million contract and added left-handed reliever J.C. Romero with a one-year, $750,000 deal. The Cardinals appear to need only a few spare parts to finalize the roster. After Pujols signed a $254 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said he expected his team’s payroll to perhaps exceed this year’s total of $110 million.

Allen Craig, coming off an impressive postseason, gives the Cardinals another strong option in the outfield but will miss at least the first month of the season while recovering from knee surgery. A six-time All-Star, Beltran began his career with the cross-state Royals in 1998, three years after Kansas City drafted him in the second round. The switch-hitter has a .283 career batting average with 302 home runs and 1,146 RBIs. Beltran faced the Cardinals in a pair of NL championship series, in 2004 with Houston and 2006 with the Mets. St. Louis won both series despite several big hits by Beltran. With a chance to put the Mets in the World Series, however, he struck out looking to end Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS against Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright.

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Iowa Beats Boise State 81-72

Sports

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa flew through the first six weeks of the season without a tight game. The Hawkeyes finally got a late-game test — and passed — less than a week before the start of Big Ten play. None of Iowa’s first 12 games were closer than 10 points, but the Hawkeyes needed some big plays in the final minutes to beat Boise State 81-72 Thursday night. Devyn Marble and Aaron White each scored 18 points to lead Iowa. Melsahn Basabe had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (8-5), who ended their nonconference slate with three straight wins. Kenny Buckner led the Broncos (9-4) with 18 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Earlier this week, McCaffery said playing Boise State would be like going up against a Big Ten team. He’ll find out soon how that will really look. The Hawkeyes open Big Ten play against Purdue at home on Wednesday.

 

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Thursday High School Basketball Results

Sports

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

BOYS BASKETBALL
  • Sioux City East 67, Abraham Lincoln 23
GIRLS BASKETBALL
  • Abraham Lincoln 51, Sioux City East 37

 

 

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Nat’l. Weather Service Forecast for Cass & surrounding counties 12-23-11

Weather

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

331 AM CST FRI DEC 23 2011

TODAY…SUNNY…BREEZY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW 15 TO 20. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 40S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 20S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

CHRISTMAS DAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 20S.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S. LOW IN THE MID 20S.

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ANETA NELSON, 93, of Greenfield (Svcs 12-27-11)

Obituaries

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ANETA NELSON, 93, of Greenfield, died Thu.,  Dec. 22nd, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.  Funeral services for ANETA NELSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Dec. 27th, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from Noon until 7:30-p.m. Mon., Dec. 26th, with the family greeting friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials: To the Aneta Nelson memorial fund to be established by the family.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery.

ANITA NELSON is survived by:

Her sons – Ron Nelson and wife Judy of Greenfield, and Daryl Nelson and wife Janna, of Menlo.

Her sisters – Cletis Nutting of Phoenix, AZ; Inez Estlund of Atlanta, GA, and Imogene Rohovit of Minneapolis, MN.

4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Sick? Don’t prepare food for others! Recent norovirus outbreaks prompt health officials to urge caution

News

December 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

An alarming number of outbreaks of stomach illness across the state should be a reminder to Iowans participating in gatherings where food is served. With more than a week remaining for holiday and year-end celebrations, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is asking sick Iowans to think twice before preparing food for others.

“If you’re healthy and you’ve been healthy for the last few days, go ahead and mix up a batch of cookies or slice up a fruit tray,” said IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “But if you’ve had any sort of stomach illness, do not prepare food of any kind for others. In particular, symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea should be your ticket out of the kitchen until 48 hours have passed since your recovery.”

In the last 10 days, IDPH has been investigating reports of eight medium to large outbreaks of probable norovirus in five counties. Norovirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis (also called “the stomach bug”) and most of these outbreaks are associated with sick people preparing food for others.

Three groups got ill after eating at a restaurant where several food handlers had also been ill. Outbreaks were also associated with events like holiday parties and holiday potlucks, where foods were likely prepared and served by recently ill people.

“We’re also getting lots anecdotal reports of probable norovirus outbreaks in other areas of the state,” Quinlisk added. “This virus can be a real holiday spoiler, making your friends and loved ones sick for several days. So, if you are or have been sick, you’ll just have to wait for the next opportunity to make your signature fudge-you’re off kitchen duty until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped!”

To learn more about norovirus, visit www.idph.state.ia.us/Cade/Foodborne.aspx

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Succop Approaching Chiefs Field Goal Record

Sports

December 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop can move atop the franchise list for consecutive made field goals if he hits two more on Saturday against Oakland. After a rough start to the season, Succop has made 21 in a row. Pete Stoyanovich has the franchise mark of 22 straight, ahead of such greats as Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud, Nick Lowery and Morten Anderson, the NFL’s all-time leading scorer. Succop was 4 for 4 last Sunday against Green Bay, helping the Chiefs knock off the previously unbeaten Packers 19-14. He also kicked the winner in overtime earlier this season against San Diego.

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Iowa High School Wrestling Coaches Association Dual Team Rankings

Sports

December 22nd, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 1-A Record     Pts.
1.  Nashus-Plainfield                 11-4       902
2.  Don Bosco                               15-5       818
3.  Alburnett                                13-1      791
4.  Underwood                         9-0       786
5.  Woodbury Central               11-0      736
6.  Lisbon                                       11-2       604
7.  Logan-Magnolia              11-1      507
8.  Martensdale-St. Mary         3-0      480
9.  North-Linn                              8-1      360
10. Eddyville-Blakesburg        7-1      343
11. Tri-Center                           7-2      315
12. Clarion-Goldfield                 4-0     287
13. Guthrie Center                16-4     213
14. Northwest Webster             6-0     200
15. Audubon                             14-3   168
16. Interstate 35                          8-3   132

Class 2-A Record   Pts.
1.  Assumption                              15-0     836
2.  West Delaware                         14-4     795
3.  Denver-Tripoli                         11-2      724
4.  Creston/O-M                         6-0      585
5.  New Hampton                          10-4      533
6.  Osage                                           14-2     433
7.  Atlantic                                       5-1     418
8.  Spirit Lake Park                          3-0     361
9.  Mediapolis                                  11-0    324
10. Charles City                                9-5    299
11. Union                                            4-0    266
12. Perry                                             9-4    249
13. Dallas Center-Grimes             10-1    235
14. Williamsburg                             15-2    231
15. Grinnell                                        7-0    195
16. South Central Calhoun          23-3   159

Class 3-A Record     Pts.
1.  Bettendorf                                     7-0         622
2.  Southeast Polk                            14-0        614
3.  Iowa City                                      13-1        569
4.  Valley West Des Moines            8-1       508
5.  Waverly-Shell Rock                  17-4       418
6.  Prairie Cedar Rapids                 11-5       400
7.  Mason City                                   11-3      388
8.  Ankeny                                          6-0      382
9.  Linn-Mar                                      12-4      368
10.  Urbandale                                  4-2      246
11.  North Scott                               14-5     159
12. Pleasant Valley                       10-4      139
13. Western Dubuque                  14-2      136
14. Spencer                                      6-0      113
15. Indianola                                   5-4       96
16. Lewis Central                      4-3       94

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