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Heartbeat Today 11-22-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 22nd, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks about safety for your pets around the holidays.

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7AM Newscast 11-22-2011

News, Podcasts

November 22nd, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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HSBB: Exira-EHK @ Audubon 11-21-2011

Podcasts, Sports

November 22nd, 2011 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call of the game played Monday, November 21st.

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Quick Cookie Mix (11-22-11)

Mom's Tips

November 22nd, 2011 by Jim Field

  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 teasponns salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, beat the butter, salt and baking powder until blended. Gradually ad flour and mix just until crumbly.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.  Yield:  8 cups

Can be used to make many types of cookies, including Toffee Triangles!

Toffee Triangles (11-22-11)

Mom's Tips

November 22nd, 2011 by Jim Field

  • 2 cups Quick Cookie Mix (see other recipe for today)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (6 oz.) semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped

1.  In a large bowl, beat the cookie mix, brown sugar, butter and vanilla until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Add egg and mix well.

2.  Spread into a greased 13″ x 9″ baking pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

3.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for five minutes.  Spread chocolate over bars.  Sprinkle with nuts.  Let stand until chocolate is set.  Cut into squares, then cut in half to for triangles.  Store in an airtight container.  Yield:  5 dozen.

Montgomery Co. Community Foundation grants announced

News

November 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Dennis Bloom, Chair of the Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) says 12 nonprofit agencies were recently awarded grants totaling $17,800. Among them was:

  • The Red Oak Public Library, which received $1,300 to provide a virtual learning center (computer & software).
  • The Stanton Senior Center, $400, for the purchase of a new air conditioner.
  • The City of Stanton Public Library, $1,000 for the purchase & implementation of a new automation system.
  • Elliott Volunteer Fire Dept., $500 to replace old pagers.
  • Montgomery County Family YMCA, $3,000 to upgrade the health/wellness fitness center.
  • The Montgomery County History Center, $1,450, to purchase equipment & materials to help research area history & archive it.
  • Red Oak Community School District, $3,000, to renovate “Cage” recreation site for use by the general public.
  • Stanton Child Resource Center, $1,400, for school preschool & toddler programs, supplies & equipment.
  • Stanton Greenbelt, $1,000, to add more handicap-accessible trails for public use.
  • The Wilson Performing Arts Center, $2,000 for equipment.
  • Villisca Community School District, $2,000, to purchase cameras for use with school interactive whiteboards.
  • Villisca Public Library, $750, to provide e-book services & a space for use by young people.

The grant checks were presented to representatives from those nonprofit agencies, last Thursday. The total amount of $17,800 includes $1,000 from the Villisca High School Class of 1977 Endowment Fund, and, $800 from the Stanton Endowment Fund. Over the past 11 years, the Montgomery County Endowment Fund has distributed more than $656,000 to nonprofit agencies in the County.

Harris, Scott lead Virginia past Drake 60-52

Sports

November 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) – Joe Harris had 18 points and Mike Scott added 14 points and nine rebounds to lead Virginia to a 60-52 victory Monday over pesky Drake in the fourth-place game of the Paradise Jam. Virginia led 26-15 at the half and pushed its lead to 36-20 in the early part of the second half after a basket by freshman Malcolm Brogdon. But Drake steadily outscored the Cavaliers from there. The Bulldogs took advantage of five straight Virginia turnovers to pull within four after a bucket by David Smith with 44 seconds left in the game. However, the Cavaliers (4-1) sealed the victory with free throws down the stretch. Harris and Scott stepped to the line and hit two each as Virginia held on for the win. Ben Simons led Drake (3-2) with 14 points, but was just 4 of 12 from the field.

Brady throws 2 TD passes, Pats beat Chiefs 34-3

Sports

November 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski and the New England Patriots shook off a sluggish start to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34-3 on Monday night. Julian Edelman returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown and Kyle Arrington had two interceptions, helping the Patriots (7-3) increased their AFC East lead to two games. The Chiefs (4-6) weren’t expected to do much on offense behind untested quarterback Tyler Palko, making his first career start with Matt Cassel injured. And they didn’t, managing just a 26-yard field goal by Ryan Succop with 1:30 left in the first quarter for their only lead. The Patriots had their second straight dominant game after beating the New York Jets 37-16. The Chiefs lost their third straight.

Man pleads guilty in deadly crash in Nebraska that killed a western IA man

News

November 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

PONCA, Neb. (AP) – A northeast Nebraska man has pleaded guilty to two counts of motor vehicular homicide and one count of drunken driving in an accident that killed two Wayne State College students near Emerson. Fifty-five-year-old Robert Mahler, of Hubbard, NE,pleaded guilty Monday in Dixon County District Court. Sentencing is Jan. 23rd. Authorities say Mahler was driving drunk on the night of Sept. 9, on the wrong side of Nebraska Highway 9 and hit an oncoming motorcycle. Two people on the motorcycle were killed – 20-year-old Christopher Oberg, of Mapleton, Iowa, and his passenger, 19-year-old Alexis Calfee, of Bennet, Neb. Authorities say Mahler’s blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. Mahler faces a sentence of one to 50 years in prison on each of the vehicular homicide charges.

Monday Girls High School Basketball Results

Sports

November 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

  • Exira/EHK 55, A-H-S-T 22 (Exira/EHK: Maddy Peppers 16 pts, Taylor Petersen 13, Rachel Smith 10.  A-H-S-T: Casey Peters led with 8 pts, Exira/EHK outscored A-H-S-T 34-7 in second half)
  • Guthrie Center 55, Audubon 53
  • Iowa Christian Academy 53, Earlham 44
  • Shenandoah 48, East Mills 31
  • Lamoni 41, Lenox 38