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Martinez’s 1st grand slam leads Cardinals over Reds 13-4

Sports

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jose Martinez hit his first grand slam during the Cardinals’ nine-run fourth inning, and St. Louis overcame Adam Wainwright’s rough return from the disabled list, beating the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Sunday.

The Cardinals took two of three in the series. They’re 5-8 against Cincinnati this season. St. Louis sent 13 batters to the plate for nine runs in the fourth, matching its biggest inning of the season. Martinez connected off Homer Bailey (3-6), who gave up a career-high 10 runs in only 3 1/3 innings. Bailey has been hit hard in his return from surgery to remove bone spurs from his pitching elbow last February.

The Cardinals overcame a rugged first inning by Wainwright, who had spent the last 12 days on the DL with a stiff back. Joey Votto hit a three-run homer, and Wainwright threw 39 pitches before retiring a batter. Wainwright left after three innings and 88 pitches. Brett Cecil (2-4) allowed three hits in three innings for the win.

Cass County Democrats announce Fair Booth winners

News

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Domocratic Chair Sherry Toelle, Sunday, announced the winners of the American flag and the M&M Candy Jar on display at the Cass County Democratic Party’s fair booth. John Weppler won the flag, and Madison Loving won the candy jar. Both are from Atlantic. Congratulations to John Weppler and Madison Loving, from the Cass County Democratic Party!

Hail storm creates boom for some western Iowa businesses

News, Weather

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A severe June 30 hail storm that struck Sioux City has become big business for certain sectors of the local economy and drawn interest from outside contractors. The Sioux City Journal reports that auto body shops, insurance agencies, roofing companies and other auxiliary businesses have also seen benefits from the storm’s aftermath.

Some Sioux City neighborhoods reportedly experienced golf ball-sized hail. Some contractors say it’s the biggest influx of customers they’ve ever seen, and local insurance agents say they’ve been overwhelmed by calls.

Roofing contractor Charese Yanney says the hail storm may have been the most widespread since one that struck in June 1978.

Agriculture secretary visits Iowa, touts need for farmers

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is visiting Iowa on a tour to tout the importance of bringing more young people into farm-related professions.

Perdue stopped in Sheffield, Des Moines, Urbandale and Davenport over the weekend as part of a five-state tour. On Saturday, he delivered the keynote speech at the 2017 Iowa Ag Summit in Des Moines.

Perdue also announced a new mentoring program for farmers. He says he wants to make it easier for families to get into the industry. A new partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the nonprofit group SCORE will help aspiring farmers.

Perdue says future farmers need more access to capital, technology and information to join the industry, which he says will face greater demands in the next 30 years.

(Update/correction) California-based Marine from Iowa killed

News

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Marine Corps has issued a correction to its story about a Marine from Iowa who died recently at Camp Pendleton, in California. The original story said the Marine died in a car crash. Officials now say the young Marina died after a tree fell on him at the Southern California base. Marine officials said Sunday that Lance Cpl. Cody Haley of Hardin, Iowa, died at the scene Friday.

Marine spokeswoman Capt. Sarah Burns said Haley was doing routine morning physical training when the tree fell. The 20-year-old Haley was assigned to the 1st Marine Division. He deployed with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in March 2016.

His awards include the National Defense Service medal, Global War on Terrorism Service medal, and the Sea Service Deployment ribbon. A Marine statement says the Corps is heartbroken about Haley’s death.

DARLA L. MULLENGER, 58, of rural Hamlin (Svcs. 8/9/17)

Obituaries

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DARLA L. MULLENGER, 58, of rural Hamlin, died Friday, August 4th, at her home. Funeral services for DARLA MULLENGER will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Aug. 9th, at the 1st United Methodist Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family visitation is at 5-p.m. Tuesday, August 8th.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

DARLA MULLENGER is survived by:

Her husband – Ron Mullenger, of Hamlin.

Her daughter – Amanda Vaughn & friend Jeff Brown, of Kansas City.

Her son – Travis (& wife Amanda) Mullenger, of Manning.

Her brother – Duane (Vickie) Errett, of Harlan.

Her sister – Candace Errett, of Washington State.

other relatives, her sisters-in-law, and many friends.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, from the NWS: 8/6/17

Weather

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Early this morning: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5-10 mph.
Monday: Partly Sunny w/ 20 % chance of showers before 1pm. High near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, otherwise Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night: A 50% chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 68. Our Low through 6-a.m. today was 53. We received .1” of rain over the past 24-hours. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 80 and the low was 63. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 105 in 1930. The Record Low for this date was 46 in 1974 & 1997.

ATV’s collide in N.W. Iowa, Moorhead man injured

News

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A collision between two ATV’s Saturday evening north of Moorhead, in northwest Iowa’s Monona County, resulted in one person being transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The Iowa State Patrol reports a Honda 300-EX driven by 37-year old Dustin Michael Solberg, of Moorhead, was traveling south on Plum Avenue, following a Honda Four Trax 300, driven by 19-year old Derrick Lynn Steffen, of Modale.

The Patrol says Solberg was following Steffen too closely. When the front tires of his ATV made contact Steffens’ rear tires, Solberg over-corrected, causing the ATV to rollover. Solberg was transported to the hospital. There was no report on his condition.

The accident happened at around 5:38-p.m., Saturday.

Midwest Sports Headlines: 8/6/17

Sports

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night was postponed because of rain and rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Sunday. The teams have split the first two games of the four-game series.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer and Lance Lynn got past Joey Votto’s first-inning home run to win his fourth straight start as the St. Louis Cardinals eased past the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Saturday night. Lynn retired 12 of the last 14 batters he faced.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals will likely place All-Star catcher Salvador Perez on the disabled list before a doubleheader Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. The Royals and Mariners were rained out Saturday night and rescheduled for a traditional doubleheader Sunday, starting at 1:15 p.m. Central with about 30 minutes between games.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Alex Smith has had a solid first week of training camp, making all the throws and none of the mistakes that Chiefs coach Andy Reid expects of him. But with first-round pick Patrick Mahomes II wowing everyone from fans to coaches, Smith still finds himself under the microscope despite his 41-20 record as the starting quarterback in Kansas City.

CANTON, Ohio (AP) —The rags-to-riches tale of Kurt Warner has taken him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Iowa Barnstormers Arena League quarterback who went from grocery store worker to winning two NFL MVP awards and one league title, reinvigorating two moribund franchises along the way, was inducted into the shrine Saturday night.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz thinks Iowa screwed up by not recruiting James Butler out of high school. The Hawkeyes recently rectified that mistake, adding Butler as a highly coveted graduate transfer that they hope can help getting their sluggish offense on track. The addition of Butler, combined with star Akrum Wadley’s return following a breakout season in 2016, should give the Hawkeyes a formidable ground game to help compensate for a passing attack that looks unsettled heading into 2017.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, 8/6/17

News

August 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 4:15 a.m. CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — More than $3 million has been awarded to build a first-of-its-kind housing development for the chronically homeless in Iowa City. The Press-Citizen reports that the Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently awarded $2.7 million to Shelter House for the development, in addition to a $463,000 grant. The plan includes 24 one-bedroom apartments that will cater to the chronically homeless and frequent service users.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Police in western Iowa are investigating after six people suffered opioid overdoses in Council Bluffs this week. The Daily Nonpareil reports that two men were treated for overdoses at separate Council Bluffs hospitals about half-an-hour apart Wednesday night. A day earlier, three people were found unconscious in a Council Bluffs gas station parking lot and another man found unresponsive at a nearby home. All have since been treated and released.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man at a Des Moines home and say a suspect has been charged. Des Moines police say in a news release that officers and medics were called to the home around 4 a.m. Saturday and found a man who had been fatally stabbed. Police say 49-year-old Shawn Eugene Davis was arrested and charged Saturday with first-degree murder in the stabbing death.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — The identity of a baby killed in a Waterloo crash that also injured nine others has been released. The Courier reports that 7-month-old Liam Mwanje died Wednesday night when a minivan he and eight other people were in collided with a pickup truck at a Waterloo intersection. The baby was taken to a hospital, where he died. Police have not released details about whether restraints were in use at the time of the crash.