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Special Cake (9-27-2011)

Mom's Tips

September 27th, 2011 by Jim Field

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained

Mix for 3 minutes.  Divide batter into 3 round cake pans that have been greased and floured.  Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.  Tip out and cool.  For the filling:

  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 (3 oz.) box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip

Mix pudding in pineapple (with juice) until thickened.  Fold in Cool Whip.  Frost filling between layers of cake, saving some for top (and sides, as desired).  Refrigerate.

Breakfast Pizza (9-27-2011)

Mom's Tips

September 27th, 2011 by Jim Field

  • 1 tube crescent rolls
  • 1 lb. browned sausage & bacon
  • 1 lb. hash browns, thawed
  • 6 to 8 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 to 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.  Spread crescent rols into a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.  Mix all of the above ingredients, pour over crescent rolls and bake.

Iowa’s Ag One Call Enforcement

News

September 27th, 2011 by admin

The Iowa Attorney General has dramatically increased enforcement of a law requiring excavators to contact Iowa One Call 48 hours before excavation.

The number of lawsuits filed has increased from an average of three filed per year from 1999-2009, to 13 lawsuits that were last year. The civil penalties also increased from an average of $13,500 from 1999-2009 to a total of $53,000 assessed last year.

Iowa Code, Chapter 480, spells out the responsibilities of anyone planning to dig. It also outlines the civil penalties that may be incurred if someone violates the code, including potentially substantial fines.

You can visit www.iowaonecall.com or www.call811.com for more information.

7AM Newscast 09-27-2011

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September 27th, 2011 by admin

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Winter could be Snowier and Colder this Year

News

September 27th, 2011 by admin

The past five Iowa winters have been snowier than normal, and colder than usual in four of them.

The next one? State climatologist Harry Hillaker says that it’s an even bet for more snow than usual and a slight chance of lower temperatures than normal.

The Pacific Ocean’s La Nina conditions -when equatorial waters are lower than normal – are expected to be relatively strong this winter.

Hillaker says the last 20 times that such La Nina conditions occurred, Iowa had snowier-than-usual winters on 12 occasions, and 11 of those winters were colder than normal.

But conditions vary from one side of Iowa to the other. He says snow was heavy in northeast Iowa last winter, “but there was not much winter in the south.”

–AP

West Nile Case in Mills County

News

September 27th, 2011 by admin

Another case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in western Iowa. The Iowa Department of Public Health says the most recent case involves a woman from Mills County.

The report comes on the heels of four other cases of West Nile involving people from Fremont, Pottawattamie, and Harrison Counties. Several other possible cases are being investigated in western Iowa.

Even though the weather has cooled and decreased the mosquito population, the Health Department says there’s still a significant risk of getting West Nile until the first hard frost.

Ann Pavkov with the Iowa Department of Public Health says the months of standing water from Missouri River flooding could be creating an ideal breeding place for mosquitoes.

A press release from the Health Department provides more tips on preventing the West Nile virus:

Use insect repellant whenever outdoors, especially during peak biting times from dusk to dawn. Use repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always read the repellent label and consult with a health care provider if you have questions when using these types of products for children.

Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes, and socks whenever possible outdoors.

Eliminate mosquito-breeding sites by removing sources of standing water in outdoor areas whenever possible. For example turning over or removing items where water can collect, such as ceramic pots, toys, buckets, tires, wading pools, and tarps covering firewood and boats.

Monday Volleyball Results

Sports

September 27th, 2011 by Jim Field

Western Iowa Conference:

  • (3-2) A-H-S-T 25-20-25-22-15, Riverside 20-25-15-25-12

Rolling Hills Conference:

  • (3-0) Earlham 25-25-25, Paton-Churdan 22-18-21

Others:

  • (2-1) Bedford 18-25-15, Villisca 25-21-11
  • (2-1) Villisca 25-17-15, Rockport, MO 19-25-12
  • (2-0) Bedford beat Rockport, MO
  • (2-1) IKM-Manning 20-25-15, River Valley 25-15-10
  • (2-1) Lawton-Bronson 25-22-15, IKM-Manning 22-25-6
  • (2-1) Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 25-18-16, IKM-Manning 18-25-14
  • (2-0) Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 25-25, Ridge View 22-12

Iowa State vs. Texas is a Sellout

Sports

September 27th, 2011 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State announced Monday that Saturday’s game against No. 17 Texas that kicks off at 6 p.m. CDT in Jack Trice Stadium will be a sellout. Both teams are 3-0.

The only remaining tickets (fewer than 200) are single tickets randomly located throughout the stadium.

“Interest in our football program is high,” Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. “Whatever the final attendance figure is Saturday, no team in school history will have attracted the crowds that this team has through the first three games of any prior Iowa State season. It’s a great time to be a Cyclone.”

The game will be televised by FX.

Best Cyclone home attendance through three games (min. 150K)
154,566 (1982)
154,370 (1981)
153,624 (2007)
151,586 (1983)
151,452 (2009)
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110,757 (2011) – Cyclone 2011 attendance through two home games

Iowa State needed to sell 43,810 tickets for the Texas game to vault 2011 to an all-time attendance best through the first three games of an Iowa State season.

(ISU Press Release)

Meeting about Council Bluffs Post Office Closures

News

September 27th, 2011 by admin

A meeting regarding possible post office closures in the Council Bluffs is scheduled to take place tonight.

The meeting will be held at 40 Pearl Street in Council Bluffs tonight at 5:00. People who attend the meeting can expect to get more information about the possible closures and more details about the financial situation of the postal service.

I-80 near Adair Reopens

News

September 27th, 2011 by admin

Interstate 80 westbound near Adair has reopened after a crash occurred on the freeway Monday afternoon.

At least three people were hurt in the incident that occurred at about 3:00 PM Monday, with reports saying one person was airlifted from the area.

The crash forced interstate 80 westbound to close near the 75 mile marker for a little less than four hours Monday. The interstate was re-opened at about 6:45 PM Monday.

No other details are currently available as the incident remains under investigation.