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Tornadoes reported as storms roll over Iowa

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Storms that spawned tornadoes have rumbled over much of central and eastern Iowa, toppling trees, cutting power and flooding streets.

The National Weather Service says a tornado hit and damaged buildings northwest of Lacona on Tuesday morning, and another was reported 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) southeast of De Soto. It’s not clear whether anyone was injured.

The Iowa State Patrol says minor injuries were reported after winds toppled four semitrailers near the Adair rest area along Interstate 80. A 60 mph (96.6 kph) wind gust was reported at Adair.

Polk County authorities say a lightning struck set fire to a house in Grimes, but the residents got out without injuries.

The weather service says more than 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters) of rain fell on Eagle Grove, and street flooding occurred in several communities.

MidAmerican Energy reports that nearly 4,600 customers remain without power in the Des Moines metropolitan area.

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Backyard & Beyond 8-20-2019

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August 20th, 2019 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Lori Johnson about the Red Oak Craft Festival.

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Presidential hopeful John Delaney visits Exira and Atlantic today

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

Democratic Presidential Candidate John Delaney has visits to Exira and Atlantic planned for today. Delaney will be in Exira at Legion Park for a Picnic and Policy Conversation at 5:00pm. He will then head to Atlantic for a visit to the Cass County Democrats meeting at 7:00pm. That meeting will be held in the Cass County Courthouse basement room D.

Those two stops will round out a busy day for Delaney who is making stops in Council Bluffs and Sioux City in the morning.

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Trespass arrest in Creston

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

The Creston Police Department reports the arrest of 40-year-old Sheri Jo Watters of Creston on a charge of Trespassing. She was arrested at 213 N Maple Street in Creston at 7:00am on Monday. Watters was cited and released from the scene.

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Man imprisoned for trying to coerce sex from college student

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A 19-year-old man has been given five years in prison for trying to coerce a University of Northern Iowa student into having sex with him.

Black Hawk County District Court records say Christian Gossweiler was sentenced Monday in Waterloo on one count of extortion.

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that Gossweiler targeted the woman in summer 2018 after spotting her on a social media page for incoming Northern Iowa freshmen. Gossweiler used a fake name on a social media platform when he told her he had nude photos of her and threatened to release them to her family and friends if she didn’t send him more photos and videos. Later he began to demand sex with her.

He was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to a similar scheme that targeted an Iowa State University student.

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8AM Sportscast 08/20/2019

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

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8AM Newscast 08/20/2019

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

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Scalloped Zucchini (8-20-2019)

Mom's Tips

August 20th, 2019 by Jim Field

  • 6 cups thinly sliced zucchini
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine

Cook squash in one cup of boiling water in 2-3 quart saucepan until tender, about 5 minutes.  Drain and set aside.  Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in the saucepan.  Blend in flour until smooth.  Add milk, slowly stirring constantly.  Reduce heat and cook for one minute, continuing to stir.  Stir a little of the white sauce into beaten eggs, then gradually stir eggs into sauce.  Add salt, Worcestershire sauce, onion and cooked zucchini.  Pour into greased casserole.  Mix bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle over squash mixture.  Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.

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Outages, street flooding reported as storms roll over Iowa

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Storms that rumbled over much of central Iowa have knocked down trees, cut power and flooded streets.

A tornado was reported Tuesday morning near Melcher-Dallas, southeast of Des Moines. It’s unclear whether any injuries have occurred.

The National Weather Service says more than 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters) of rain fell on Eagle Grove, and a 60 mph (96.6 kph) wind gust was reported at Adair.

MidAmerican Energy reports that more than 17,000 customers have lost power in the Des Moines metropolitan area.

Street flooding and downed power lines and trees have been reported in several communities.

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Preseason XC rankings for Class 1A and 2A

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August 20th, 2019 by admin

The Iowa Association of Cross Country and Track Coaches have released their preseason Cross Country rankings for Class 1A and 2A. Here is a look at the Individual and Team ranking lists.

CLASS 1A

Girls Team

  1. Logan-Magnolia
  2. Hudson
  3. Iowa City Regina
  4. Kee
  5. Denver
  6. Earlham
  7. Starmont
  8. Pekin
  9. Marquette Catholic
  10. North Linn
  11. Tri-Center
  12. East Marshall
  13. St. Edmond
  14. Ridge View
  15. ACGC

Girls Individual

  1. Peyton Pogge, Tri-Center
  2. Taylor Sporrer, Logan-Magnolia
  3. Courtney Sporrer, Logan-Magnolia
  4. Annalee Bartles, Iowa City Regina
  5. Jalyssa Blazek, Turkey Valley
  6. Haley Meyern, Kee
  7. Grace Beck, Denver
  8. Cheyenne Shaw, North Mahaska
  9. Reagan Weinheimer, Nodaway Valley
  10. Jenna Twait, Hudson

Boys Team

  1. Madrid
  2. Calamus-Wheatland
  3. Maquoketa Valley
  4. Nodaway Valley
  5. Earlham
  6. South Winneshiek
  7. Pekin
  8. BCLUW
  9. St. Albert
  10. Woodward Academy
  11. Newman Catholic
  12. Denver
  13. Trinity Christian
  14. Ogden
  15. Durant

Boys Individual

  1. Will Roder, Gehlen Catholic
  2. Joshua Baudler, Nodaway Valley
  3. Carson Rygh, Lake Mills
  4. Matt Hellige, Holy Trinity Catholic
  5. Jason Renze, Madrid
  6. Noah Jorgenson, Sidney
  7. Buddy Darting, Wilton
  8. Chase Knoche, Calamus-Wheatland
  9. Logan Berg, Baxter
  10. Brady Millikin, Pekin

Class 2A

Girls Team

  1. Williamsburg
  2. Mid-Prairie
  3. WC-KP
  4. Jesup
  5. Panorama
  6. Danville
  7. Unity Christian
  8. Wauke
  9. Dike-New Hartford
  10. Albia
  11. Cherokee
  12. Shenandoah
  13. Monticello
  14. Crestwood
  15. CC-Springville

Girls Individual

  1. Marie Hostetler, Mid-Prairie
  2. Emily Staal, CC-Springville
  3. Ella Waddle, Panorama
  4. Kate Crawford, ACGC
  5. Addison Parrott, Danville-New London
  6. Tori Castle, Treynor
  7. Taylor Kvale, Dike-New Hartford
  8. Abby Christians, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura
  9. Whitney Minderhoud, Western Christian
  10. Kallie Wallick, Tipton

Boys Team

  1. Tipton
  2. Bellevue
  3. Central Lyon/G-LR
  4. Monticello
  5. Albia
  6. South Hardin
  7. Davis County
  8. Camanche
  9. Okoboji
  10. DM Christian
  11. Sioux Center
  12. Unity Christian
  13. Roland-Story
  14. GCGR
  15. Williamsburg

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