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Cass County non-profit organization selected to receive Child Abuse Prevention Funds

News

August 18th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A Cass County non-profit organization has been selected to receive grants from the Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program (ICAPP), and administered by Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. Following a competitive application process, The Lullabye Foundation’s Cass County Child Abuse Prevention Council will use the nearly $10,750 grant to provide home visits and community awareness in Cass County, through its Parents as Teachers program. The Cass County Parents as Teachers program provides home visits to families in Cass County. The program offers child development information, parent education, group connections, and car seat installations. Parents as Teachers serves families who have children prenatal to age 5 years. This universal access program has been available in our community for almost 12 years and has served families county wide. The Cass County Parents as Teachers program currently serves 10 families with ICAPP funds.

Amber Russell, ICAPP director of Prevent Child Abuse Iowa said in a news release, “As a recipient of ICAPP funds, The Cass County Child Abuse Council, is among leading organizations in the state that are taking on the national issue of child abuse,” and they are proud to partner with Cass County. Russell said child abuse is preventable, but it will take individuals and organizations coming together to tackle the issue from a statewide, community, and individual level.

Kristen Templeton, group facilitator, said the ICAPP funds will ensure the Cass County Child Abuse Council can expand community awareness.The local council meets quarterly, and is currently seeking new members. In addition to the Parents as Teachers program, the council conducts community awareness. In April, the council and Washington Elementary School in Atlantic partnered up to promote Pinwheels for Prevention. Students participated in a coloring contest and the pictures were displayed in downtown Atlantic business windows to raise awareness in Cass County. Prizes were awarded to the winners of the contest. Pinwheels were also displayed on the Cass County Courthouse lawn.

ICAPP funding derives from federal and state appropriations, and birth certificate fees. Every year, Iowans also have the opportunity to support ICAPP by donating a portion of their state income tax return through the Check Off Child Abuse campaign. All funds raised directly support child abuse prevention programs in local communities.

LORETTA M. GROTE, 86, of Harlan (svcs 8-22-11)

Obituaries

August 18th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

LORETTA. M. GROTE, 86, of Harlan, died Wed., Aug. 17th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.  Mass of Christian Burial for LORETTA GROTE will be held Monday, August 22nd at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 21st from 1:00 Pm to 9:00 PM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 21st from 5:00 Pm to 8:00 PM. Rosary will be Sunday, August 21st at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery.

LORETTA GROTE is survived by:

Her children – Jeannie (Daryl) Jensen; Nancy (Randy) Palmer; Constance McElderry; Mary (Eric) Camp, and Ronald (Kim) Grote.

Her sister – Marie Anderson.

12 grandchildren, & 7 great-grandchildren.

BOS shows support for CCMH BHU

News

August 18th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors have sent a letter to the County Board of Health, in support of the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) at the Cass County Memorial Hospital. The BHU employees 21-people.

The facility, which serves the mental health needs of patients in Cass and other counties, is in danger of closing, because, according to officials, since CCMH became a critical access care facility, in-patient behavioral services have become a financial burden. Unlike other services the hospital provides, the costs to care for mental health clients, especially those who come from outside of Cass County, are not reimbursed on a cost-basis. Last year, the unit lost $500,000 in un-reimbursed costs.

During Wednesday’s meeting in Atlantic, Cass County Supervisor Chuck Rieken read a portion of the letter that‘s been mailed to the Board of Health. Rieken said “It is the Cass County Board of Supervisors position and belief that the behavioral unit is an indispensable part of this community but by providing necessary mental health services to those residents in Cass County as well as others who reside or who are placed here in various residential care facilities.”

Rieken and the other Supervisors have said many people are very much in favor of the facility staying in Cass County. He said the current BHU is highly efficient. The average stay for a mental health client at the facility is approximately seven days, or about four-days less than at other, similar facilities.

Supervisor Mark Wedemeyer, said he’s been asked why the BHU should be kept in Cass County. He says because in the long-run, it will save the County money. If it were to close, the county would have to send it’s clients to one of a handful of other such facilities in the State.

The Board of Health is scheduled to make a decision on the matter at a future meeting.

Heartbeat Today 08-18-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

August 18th, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Ron Rosmann about the upcoming Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day.

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7AM Newscast 08-18-2011

News, Podcasts

August 18th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Penn St. Favorite Again in Big Ten Volleyball

Sports

August 18th, 2011 by Jim Field

     PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) – Big Ten volleyball coaches have picked Penn State to win a ninth straight conference championship.       The Nittany Lions, who have won four consecutive NCAA titles, also are No. 1 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association national poll.  Following Penn State in the Big Ten poll are Illinois and
Nebraska, which tied for second place, and then Purdue, Minnesota and Michigan State. Nebraska is in its first season in the Big Ten after winning six of the last seven Big 12 championships.  Joining Penn State in the national rankings are No. 5 Nebraska, No. 8 Illinois, No. 12 Minnesota, No. 13 Purdue, No. 21 Ohio State and No. 24 Michigan.

Starling Joyful to Be a Royal

Sports

August 18th, 2011 by Jim Field

     KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Bubba Starling says it’s great to be a Kansas City Royal and be relieved of the pressure of deciding between football and baseball.  The three-sport high school star from Edgerton, Kan., appeared at his first news conference in Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, about 42 hours after agreeing to give up a football scholarship at Nebraska. In return, he was given a $7.5 million bonus by the Royals, who drafted him No. 5 overall in June.  The power-hitting outfielder said being from the Kansas City area and growing up a Royals fan made his decision at least a bit easier. He said he can’t wait to get to the Royals’ instructors in Arizona and start working on his game.

Cardinals 7, Pirates 2

Sports

August 18th, 2011 by Jim Field

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Allen Craig homered twice to break out of a slump and lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.  Craig went 4 for 5 with three RBIs and Yadier Molina added three hits for the Cardinals, who are trying to stay within shouting distance of front-running Milwaukee in the NL Central.  Craig was hitless in his last 11 at-bats before he connected for a two-run homer against Paul Maholm in the first. He added a solo shot in the seventh off Brad Lincoln.  Kyle Lohse (11-7) picked up his 99th career victory by pitching seven solid innings.  Maholm (6-14) dropped his fifth straight decision, giving up three runs – all in the first inning – and eight hits in five innings.

Annual Cyclone Fan Fest Set for Sunday

Sports

August 18th, 2011 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – It’s almost here! The sixth annual Cyclone Fan Fest is here once again. This free event will be held Sunday, Aug. 21 from 2-4 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to meet various Iowa State student-athletes and coaches. This is a free event and will be held in the Bergstrom Indoor Practice Facility located northwest of Jack Trice Stadium.
Fans will be able to interact directly with student-athletes and coaches in numerous hands-on activities. Select Iowa State football players along with head coach Paul Rhoads will be on hand for free autographs. Kids of all ages can shoot hoops with the basketball teams, practice serving with the volleyball team, working on putting with the golf teams and much more.
Inflatable attractions, temporary tattoos, food and beverages and Iowa State merchandise from the new Cy’s Locker Room will also be a part of the festivities.
Be sure to start your day at the ISU Soccer Complex at Noon when the Cyclone soccer team makes its regular season debut vs. Northern Illinois.
Cyclone Fan Fest is a great way for the whole family to enjoy free fun with Iowa State student-athletes and kick off the fall sports season!

USDA Report 08-18-2011

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

August 18th, 2011 by admin

From the Audubon and Cass County FSA and NRCS offices.

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