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Chiefs RB Spencer Ware can coexist with Jamaal Charles

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October 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The assumption all along has been that the Chiefs’ Spencer Ware would provide a nice stop-gap at running back until Jamaal Charles returned to full-time duty from his devastating knee injury. Ware showed last weekend that he’s not going anywhere. In fact, he made quite an argument for bringing Charles out of the bullpen in a relief role.

The bruising fantasy darling ran 24 times for 131 yards and a touchdown to lead Kansas City to a 26-10 victory in Oakland . Ware also had a couple of nice catches, showcasing some of the same versatility that had made Charles a mainstay in the lineup.

“When you talk about Jamaal, you’re talking about a Hall of Fame player. We always say, ‘You’re not going to replace Jamaal, that’s not what you do,'” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “But I don’t want to take anything away from Ware and the way he plays. He’s so tough. “Having them both out there,” Reid added, “that’s a win-win, I think.”

Indeed, Charles had more carries last weekend in his second game back from a torn ACL, and even found the end zone for the first time in more than a year. But it was Ware who carried the bulk of the load, and the former LSU standout will likely do the same on Sunday against New Orleans. It was an especially encouraging sign given his struggles holding onto the ball lately.

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3 accidents in Fremont County, 2 with injuries

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October 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

One person was injured during a single-vehicle rollover accident early this (Friday) morning, in Fremont County. The Sheriff’s Office reports the crash happened at around 12:40-a.m. in the 1900 block of Highway 2, west of the Interstate 29 interchange. Authorities say a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 20-year old Jacob Cain, of Sidney, was traveling east on Highway 2, when the SUV went out of control and entered the median before rolling several times, and coming to rest on its top partially in the roadway. Cain was transported to Grape Community Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Authorities say seatbelts were not in use and alcohol is believed to be factor in the crash. Percival Fire and Rescue and Sidney Fire and Rescue assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with the call.  The vehicle was a total loss.

Just after midnight, Thursday, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a report of debris in the roadway in the area of the 12-mile marker northbound Interstate 29. Upon deputies’ arrival, they discovered a one-vehicle rollover accident in the area. The driver of a 2009 Dodge Avenger, 22-year old Ulises Susano, of Fremont, Nebraska, was driving southbound on Interstate 29 when he lost control and entered the median.  The vehicle struck a bridge barricade and became airborne, entering the northbound lane, and rolling several times, coming to rest in the east ditch of the northbound lane. Susano was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. He refused medical treatment and was placed under arrest for Failure to Maintain Control and Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense.  Susanso was later released on $1,000 bond. Percival Fire and Rescue assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with the call.  Alcohol is believed to be a factor.  The vehicle was a total loss.

And, Tuesday morning, deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle in the ditch near the intersection of Highway 59 and 270th Street in Fremont County. A 2007 Lincoln Town Car driven by 86-year old Howard Carlisle, of Tarkio, Missouri, was traveling southbound on Highway 59, when he attempted to pass a 2007 Peterbilt Semi operated by 50-year old Scott Blazer, of Mound City, Missouri.  Blazer was also attempting to pass a slow moving vehicle, when he swerved to avoid a vehicle entering the roadway from 270th Street.

Blazer’s semitrailer, struck Carlisle’s vehicle, causing the Town Car to leave the roadway and enter a field southeast of the intersection. Blazer continued southbound. He told deputies that he did not know he struck the vehicle until a later time. Carlisle was transported to the Shenandoah Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. The Town Car was a total loss. Charges are pending at this time.

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Congressman King says voters know the records, so no purpose in debating his opponent

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October 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A handful of forums featuring Iowa candidates seeking federal office are being held this month, but there will be no debate in Iowa’s fourth congressional district.  “You can probably rest pretty easy that we’ll get to November 8th without one.” That’s Republican Congressman Steve King of Kiron. King is on the 2016 ballot, seeking an eighth term in the U.S. House representing northwest and north central Iowa. King DID debate his Democratic opponents in 2012 and 2014, but not this year.

“What would be the purpose of having that kind of a face-to-face discussion? People know what I’m for. I’m for the repeal of ObamaCare. I’m for strong ag policy and I’ve been pro-trade every year that I’ve been in congress. I’m pro-free enterprise, of course; for a strong national defense; pro-life; pro-marriage; pro-constitution; pro-strict constructionist on the courts,” King says. “Most of what I’ve said it’s been reported to me that my opponent disagrees with, so it shouldn’t be very hard for people to make up their minds when they go to the polls on November 8th. They should be informed by now.”

Kim Weaver of Sheldon is the Democrat challenging King in 2016. Weaver says a lack of debates “is a problem” because she’d like to challenge some of King’s votes. “Most people are familiar with the offensive things he says,” Weaver says. “…What they don’t know is that we’re happy that he’s ineffective because the votes that he has cast would hurt our state.” Weaver cites King’s support for “privatizing” Social Security and his vote to convert Medicare into a voucher program, so seniors would buy insurance for themselves on the open market. Weaver says King’s opposition to immigration reform has been a boost to her candidacy.

“People I talk to — Republicans and Democrats — do believe that we need a path to citizenship,” Weaver says. “…Real people aren’t as polarized as the politicians and they’re trying to use this, I believe, as a sensationalist scare tactics, you know, ‘The big, bad people are coming to get us,’ when I don’t think it’s true.” Weaver made her comments during a recent appearance on Iowa Public Television.

(Radio Iowa)

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National Sports Headlines: 10/21/16

Sports

October 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Chicago Cubs own a 3-2 lead in the NL Championship Series after Addison Russell slammed a tiebreaking, two-run homer and Javier Baez delivered a three-run double in an 8-4 rout of the Dodgers in Los Angeles. The game was tied 1-1 in the sixth until Russell went deep off loser Joe Blanton, who has surrendered three home runs in the series.

GREEN BAY, Wisc. (AP)— Aaron Rodgers set a team record for completions in a game, hitting on 39 of 56 passes in the Green Bay Packers’ 26-10 comeback win over the 1-6 Chicago Bears. He finished with 326 passing yards and tossed two of his three touchdown throws to Davante Adams. The Packers trailed 10-6 in the third quarter until Rodgers found Adams for a five-yard TD.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have pulled kicker Josh Brown from their next game against the Rams in London amid new reports of domestic violence. The move comes after police released journal entries and emails in which he admitted that he verbally and physically abused his former wife. The Giants have replaced Brown by signing free-agent kicker Robbie Gould.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Bills still aren’t sure running back LaSean McCoy can play Sunday against the Dolphins. A person with direct knowledge of McCoy’s hamstring injury told The Associated Press that McCoy will be “a game-time decision.” McCoy has been productive during Buffalo’s four-game winning streak, rushing for 470 yards rushing and scoring six touchdowns.

 

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NWS forecast for Cass & surrounding Counties in IA, 10/21/16

Weather

October 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

250 AM CDT FRI OCT 21 2016

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLEAR…COLDER. EAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGH AROUND 60. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW AROUND 40. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

SUNDAY…SUNNY. HIGH AROUND 70. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S.

TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING… THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

 

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Frost Advisory today (Friday) from 3-a.m. to 6-a.m.

Weather

October 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR-RINGGOLD COUNTIES…

A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT TODAY (FRIDAY).

* TEMPERATURE…32 TO 36 DEGREES INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS…SENSITIVE PLANTS MAY BE DAMAGED OR KILLED IF NOT PROTECTED OR BROUGHT INDOORS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIDESPREAD FROST IS EXPECTED. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED.

Frost Advisory for counties in light blue

Frost Advisory for counties in light blue

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Iowa early News Headlines: Friday, Oct. 21st 2016

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October 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 2:40 a.m. CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Board of Regents has ordered an audit of every flight that Iowa State University President Steven Leath has taken on the school’s two airplanes, citing possible misuse. Board President Bruce Rastetter said Thursday that he’s extremely disappointed that Leath has used the planes on multiple occasions in ways that appear “questionable at best.”

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — International Automotive Components in Iowa City will lay off more than 400 workers because it will stop supplying parts used in the Dodge Dart and Jeep models. Company spokesman David Ladd told KCRG the job cuts were necessary because Fiat Chrysler was phasing out the Dodge Dart and moving the production of the Jeep Compass and Patriot out of Illinois, beyond the shipping radius for the Iowa City plant. The company will continue making parts for General Motors, Ford, Chevrolet and Hyundai.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Waterloo’s police chief is reaching out to convicted felons as part of an effort to rebuild community trust in the police department. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that Safety Director and police chief Dan Trelka is putting together an advisory team of people who have been incarcerated to help him review police department policies, especially those involving use of force. Each person’s felony conviction must be at least two years old.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A Burlington man has surprised the elementary school he attended by writing a $700 check to pay for students’ overdue school lunch bills. Jerry Fenton says the money will be used to help children at Grimes Elementary School who haven’t been able to pay for lunch, but are fed anyway. The Des Moines Register reports that Fenton was inspired to make the donation after hearing about a boy who brought two lunches to school so he could give one to a friend.

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High School Football Schedule – Week 9 – 10/21/2016

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October 21st, 2016 by admin

2016 High School Football Schedule
Week 9 – October 21st

Class 3A, District 7

Atlantic @ Harlan
Creston O-M @ Carroll
Glenwood @ ADM
Winterset @ Denison-Schleswig

Class 2A, District 7

South Central Calhoun @ East Sac County
Clarinda @ Shenandoah
Kuemper Catholic @ Southeast Valley
Underwood @ Red Oak

Class 1A, District 7

OA-BCIG @ Treynor
Tri-Center @ IKM-Manning
Missouri Valley @ AHSTW
Logan-Magnolia @ AC-GC

Class A, District 7

Griswold @ St. Albert
Nodaway Valley @ Martensdale St. Marys
Southeast Warren @ Earlham
Southwest Valley @ Riverside

Class 8-man, District 6

East Union @ Wayne
Lenox @ Lamoni
Mormon Trail @ Murray
Stanton @ Bedford

Class 8-man, District 7

Clarinda Academy @ Sidney
Exira-EHK @ East Mils
Fremont-Mills @ CAM
Woodbine @ Essex

Class 8-man, District 8

Audubon @ Ar-We-Va
Boyer Valley @ West Harrison
Charter Oak-Ute @ River Valley
Glidden-Ralston @ Coon Rapids-Bayard

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Class 1A Boys/Girls State Cross Country Qualifying results from Panorama

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October 20th, 2016 by admin

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Class 2A Girls State Cross Country Qualifying results from Atlantic

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October 20th, 2016 by admin 

 Atlantic High School                                       HY-TEK's Meet Manager
                     10-6-16 COED Cross Country - 10/6/2016                      
                                    10/6/2016                                    
                              Last Completed Event                               
 
Event 1  Girls 5k Run CC 2A
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points          
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  1 Larson, Karley            11 Underwood             19:27.18    1             
  2 Campbell, Claire          10 Shen-Essex            21:01.61    2             
  3 Manrose, Carlie           10 Shen-Essex            21:19.84    3             
  4 Cook, Kiley               12 Underwood             21:24.52    4             
  5 Gray, Devan               12 Shen-Essex            21:36.66    5             
  6 Clark, Sydney             12 Des Moines C          21:54.72                  
  7 Booth, Hannah             11 Ogden                 21:55.34    6             
  8 VanFosson, Shelby         12 Clarinda HS           22:02.80    7             
  9 Holmes, Adrianna          11 Shen-Essex            22:06.00    8             
 10 Jackson, Jessica          11 Shen-Essex            22:07.02    9             
 11 Buxton, Camryn            11 Ogden                 22:07.36   10             
 12 Martin, Mary Grace        10 Underwood             22:23.56   11             
 13 Rowe, Erica               09 Underwood             22:25.52   12             
 14 Kilstofte, Kaitlyn        09 Roland-Story          22:41.90   13             
 15 Belt, Vanessa             10 Southwest Iowa        22:53.68   14             
 16 Parish, Lizzy             11 Interstate 35 Truro   22:58.37   15             
 17 Dukes, Alyssa             09 Shen-Essex            23:06.31   16             
 18 Boeye, Juhi               11 Red Oak               23:40.18   17             
 19 Perry, Taryn              11 Roland-Story          23:40.46   18             
 20 Jondle, Katara            10 Southeast Valley      23:52.78   19             
 21 Shapcott, Lauren          11 Underwood             23:54.52   20             
 22 Strobl, Kaitlyn           10 Roland-Story          23:56.52   21             
 23 Wilson, Naomi             09 Underwood             24:06.43   22             
 24 Graves, Emma              12 Southeast Valley      24:06.96   23             
 25 True, Alli                10 Southeast Valley      24:08.43   24             
 26 Davidson, Grace           12 Clarinda HS           24:23.52   25             
 27 Haskin, Theresa           10 Roland-Story          24:41.96   26             
 28 Delzell, Sky              10 Interstate 35 Truro   24:42.59   27             
 29 Saxton, Lauren            09 Central Decatur       25:06.12   28             
 30 Johnson, Natalie          09 South Hamilton        25:09.06   29             
 31 Austin, Katie             12 South Hamilton        25:09.46   30             
 32 Shackelford, Kenzie       09 Clarinda HS           25:22.02   31             
 33 Teig, Grace               10 Roland-Story          25:24.06   32             
 34 Berg, Tessa               11 Southeast Valley      25:24.84   33             
 35 Barnett, Trinitie         10 Ogden                 25:25.96   34             
 36 Hunter, Emma              09 Southeast Valley      25:28.52   35             
 37 Diggs, Gabby              11 Ogden                 25:29.46   36             
 38 Keenan, Aubrey            11 Ogden                 25:33.62   37             
 39 Bell, Hayley              10 South Hamilton        25:42.65   38             
 40 Frank, Addy               12 Central Decatur       26:02.11   39             
 41 Schirm, Kirsten           12 Interstate 35 Truro   26:08.65   40             
 42 Myers, Cecilia            11 Underwood             26:09.52   41             
 43 Johnson, Annie            12 South Hamilton        26:11.02   42             
 44 Carlson, Ella             10 South Hamilton        26:14.46   43             
 45 Plambeck, Haley           09 Red Oak               26:15.93   44             
 46 Walther, Kennedy          10 Southwest Iowa        26:17.93   45             
 47 Borrero, Teresa           12 Central Decatur       26:30.52   46             
 48 Alphs, Sammy              10 Southeast Valley      26:36.93   47             
 49 Harestad, Angela          10 Roland-Story          26:38.40   48             
 50 Hiatt, Cheyenne           12 Interstate 35 Truro   26:39.12   49             
 51 Brown, Gracie             10 Clarinda HS           26:40.06   50             
 52 Schneiders, Hannah        10 Interstate 35 Truro   26:44.66   51             
 53 Auld, Emma                10 Roland-Story          26:46.75   52             
 54 Williamson, Keann         11 Interstate 35 Truro   26:59.93   53             
 55 Kester, Claudia           10 Ogden                 27:06.09   54             
 56 Clark, Maddie             11 Clarinda HS           27:11.37   55             
 57 Webster, Vanessa          11 Shen-Essex            27:17.06   56             
 58 Fichter, Damita           10 Southwest Iowa        27:30.87   57             
 59 Hewett, Madi              09 Red Oak               27:31.24   58             
 60 Sherman, Abigail          11 Red Oak               27:33.11   59             
 61 Sloop, Haylee             10 Southwest Iowa        27:36.37   60             
 62 Andersen, Sammy           10 Ogden                 27:40.43   61             
 63 Ramos, Veronica           11 Red Oak               28:08.81   62             
 64 Rope, Morgan              09 Clarinda HS           28:13.96   63             
 65 Willadson, Emily          10 South Hamilton        28:48.36   64             
 66 Bell, Riley               09 Central Decatur       28:50.72   65             
 67 Burton, Bailey            11 Interstate 35 Truro   28:52.71   66             
 68 St.Romain, Aliyah         10 Clarinda HS           29:01.17   67             
 69 Buttry, Halie             12 Southwest Iowa        29:20.90   68             
 70 Rees, Hannah              10 Southeast Valley      29:29.50   69             
 71 Rasco, Caitlynn           10 Southwest Iowa        29:54.90   70             
 72 Wemhoff, Elsa             11 Red Oak               30:01.31   71             
 73 Lindsey, Mary             12 Central Decatur       30:01.87   72             
 74 Stroup, Merry             09 Central Decatur       31:03.90   73             
 75 Edie, Lainie              11 Red Oak               32:44.94   74             
 76 Ralston, Katie            10 South Hamilton        35:44.34   75             
 77 Frank, Maggie             09 Central Decatur       41:48.59   76             
                                                                                 
                                   Team Scores                                   
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Rank Team                      Total    1    2    3    4    5   *6   *7   *8   *9
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   1 Shen-Essex                   27    2    3    5    8    9   16   56          
      Total Time:  1:48:11.13                                                    
         Average:    21:38.23                                                    
   2 Underwood                    48    1    4   11   12   20   22   41          
      Total Time:  1:49:35.30                                                    
         Average:    21:55.06                                                    
   3 Roland-Story                110   13   18   21   26   32   48   52          
      Total Time:  2:00:24.90                                                    
         Average:    24:04.98                                                    
   4 Ogden                       123    6   10   34   36   37   54   61          
      Total Time:  2:00:31.74                                                    
         Average:    24:06.35                                                    
   5 Southeast Valley            134   19   23   24   33   35   47   69          
      Total Time:  2:03:01.53                                                    
         Average:    24:36.31                                                    
   6 Clarinda HS                 168    7   25   31   50   55   63   67          
      Total Time:  2:05:39.77                                                    
         Average:    25:07.96                                                    
   7 Interstate 35 Truro         182   15   27   40   49   51   53   66          
      Total Time:  2:07:13.39                                                    
         Average:    25:26.68                                                    
   8 South Hamilton              182   29   30   38   42   43   64   75          
      Total Time:  2:08:26.65                                                    
         Average:    25:41.33                                                    
   9 Red Oak                     240   17   44   58   59   62   71   74          
      Total Time:  2:13:09.27                                                    
         Average:    26:37.86                                                    
  10 Southwest Iowa              244   14   45   57   60   68   70               
      Total Time:  2:13:39.75                                                    
         Average:    26:43.95                                                    
  11 Central Decatur             250   28   39   46   65   72   73   76          
      Total Time:  2:16:31.34                                                    
         Average:    27:18.27

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