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Novak makes 4 field goals, helps Texans beat Chiefs 19-12

Sports

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

HOUSTON (AP) — DeAndre Hopkins had 113 yards receiving and a touchdown and Nick Novak kicked four field goals, helping the Houston Texans to a 19-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Novak connected from 32, 24, 31 and 43 yards for the Texans.

The Texans (2-0) showed that they are a much different team than the one that was embarrassed in a 30-0 wild-card playoff loss to the Chiefs (1-1) in January, when quarterback Brian Hoyer had five turnovers. New quarterback Brock Osweiler did throw two interceptions but the Chiefs had more trouble taking care of the ball, with Houston’s defense setting a franchise record by recovering three fumbles in the first half.

 

MANDI WEITL SANDAGE, 33, of the Templeton & Manning areas (Svcs. 9/22/16)

Obituaries

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

MANDI WEITL SANDAGE, 33, of the Templeton & Manning areas, died Sunday, Sept. 18th, at her parents’ home in Manning. Funeral services for MANDI SANDAGE will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Sept. 22nd, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home, in Manning has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-until 7-pm Wednesday (9/21). Visitation will resume Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church, from 9:30-a.m. until the time of service at 10:30.

Burial will be in the Manning Cemetery.

MANDI SANDAGE is survived by:

Her husband – Ryan Sandage, of Templeton.

Her children – Mya and Skyler Sandage.

Her parents – Bill (Shona) Weitl, of Manning.

Her brothers – Matt Weitl, of Grimes, & Billy Weitl, of Manning.

Her grandmother – Deanna Hagedorn, of Manning.

1 dead, 1 in custody following a shooting in Glenwood Sat. night

News

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Mills County say one person is dead and another was taken into custody following a shooting Saturday night, in Glenwood. During a press conference Sunday afternoon, officials said 18-year old Kathryn Weber was found shot outside of the Linwood Estates assisted living center, where she worked, when police were called at around 6:30-p.m. Saturday. The Mills County Attorney’s office says officers found Weber bleeding and lying on the ground when they arrived. She wasn’t responsive and died before she could be taken to a hospital.

Following an investigation, 27-year old Mark Alan Troutman, of Sylvania, OH, was arrested at the Western Inn in Glenwood, just before 8-p.m.  Troutman faces a  felony 1st degree murder charge in connection with the incident. He was being held in the Mills County Jail on $5 million bond.

Investigators say anyone with further information about the incident should call the Glenwood Police Department at 712-527-4844.  Glenwood Police, officials with the Iowa DCI and Mills County Attorney’s Office assisted in the death investigation.

Shooting suspect Mark Troutman

Shooting suspect Mark Troutman

Iowa agency to lease space at now-closed Clarinda institute

News

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The space used to treat patients at a now-closed state mental health institute in southwest Iowa is reopening under new management. The Iowa Department of Corrections is expected to sign a contract this month with a company to lease four wards at the facility once known as Clarinda Mental Health Institute. Zion Recovery Services, which offers substance abuse treatment, wants to expand its residential services.

The three-year contract could complicate any effort to reopen the space as a state-run mental health facility. The Iowa Supreme Court is in the midst of reviewing a lawsuit that challenges Gov. Terry Branstad’s decision last year to close the institute along with a facility in Mount Pleasant. Attorneys for plaintiffs in the lawsuit want the closed centers to reopen.

1 person arrested in connection w/a shooting in Glenwood

News

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Glenwood say one person was taken into custody as a result of the investigation into the shooting on the night of September 17th, 2016. In  a press release, Police Chief Eric Johansen said the investigation is ongoing and they will be releasing additional information at a press conference later today (1-p.m.), along with representatives from the Mills County Attorney’s Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Investigators request that anyone with further information about the incident to contact the Glenwood Police Department at 712-527-484

Bible Reading Marathon starts Monday in Atlantic

News

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

At least 320 people are needed to participate in a week-long Bible Reading Marathon that begins Monday, in Atlantic. Sheryl Iekel, event organizer, says the bible will be read on the east lawn of the Cass County Courthouse from 7-a.m. until 7-p.m. each day, Monday through next Sunday. Persons wanting to partake in reading a segment of the bible will do so in 15-minute blocks of time, beginning with Genesis and ending in Revelation.

Time may be shared or anyone may sign-up for more than one segment. In addition to readers, 80 assistants are needed for two-hour shifts, to help with registration and other matters. To participate, call or text message Sheryl Iekel at 712-249-6120, or e-mail cassbiblereading@gmail.com. Include your name, the number of people in your group who are participating, contact information and how you would like to help and/or time preference to read.

The Cass County event was approved by the Board of Supervisors earlier this month. It’s part of a 99-County Bible Reading Marathon that began with an April 26th proclamation by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad that encouraged Iowans to read the bible in front of all the courthouses in the State. The first sessions took place June 30th through July 3rd at some 50 courthouses around the State. Branstad, in his proclamation, also encouraged “Individuals and families in Iowa to read the Bible on a daily basis each year, until the Lord comes.”

Cass County Dems sponsor Food Drive

News

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Democratic Party is sponsoring a Food Drive to help stock the shelves of county food banks. County Chair Sherry Toelle (Tell-ee) said “While we generally have done this drive in the weeks preceding the holidays, this year—due to the elections—we are holding the drive earlier than usual. People can drop non-perishable food items, household supplies, paper products, and personal care products at our Atlantic Headquarters at 511 Chestnut during regular working hours through October 15th.”2016 food drive 001

Toelle said also, “We will then distribute the items to food banks across the county. Like our school supply drive, this is a non-partisan activity that we choose to sponsor to help the needy throughout the county. We welcome donations from any citizen or group.”

Questions can be directed to Sherry Toelle at 243-4861 or the Cass County Democratic Headquarters at 243-7771.

NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA: 9/18/16

Weather

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

352 AM CDT SUN SEP 18 2016

EARLY THIS MORNING…PARTLY CLOUDY. SOUTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…SUNNY…BREEZY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH..

TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHEAST WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE UPPER 60S.

WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE MID 80S.

E Washington stuns N Iowa 34-30 with last minute TD

Sports

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Reilly Hennessey hit fourth-string tight end Beau Byus with a 23-yard scoring pass off a fake field goal with 43 seconds left to lift Eastern Washington to a 34-30 win Northern Iowa on Saturday night. Hennessey, the backup quarterback, had rallied the Eagles (2-1) to a 28-24 lead with two touchdown passes after they had trailed 24-7 at the half. Freshman Antoine Custer Jr. started the comeback by returning the second-half kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown.

Northern Iowa (1-2), which had 257 yards in the first half, had eight on its first five possessions of the second half before drives of 60 and 39 yards led to fourth-quarter field goals and a 30-28 lead with 4:13 to play. Hennessey, in relief of Gage Gubrud, completed 21 of 29 passes for 226 yards, with seven completions coming on the final drive that started on the 25. His third TD pass was the first reception of Byus’ career. Kendrick Bourne had 10 catches for 152 yards. The Eagles finished with 403 yards, 231 in the second half.

Eastern’s All-American receiver Cooper Kupp, who sprained a shoulder in last weekend’s overtime loss at North Dakota State, did not play.

Cardinals score 2 in 9th, top Giants in playoff chase

Sports

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kolten Wong hit a sacrifice fly that capped a two-run comeback in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a big win in their playoff chase, beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2 Saturday night. The Cardinals had lost three straight and held a team meeting prior to the game. Their win further tightened the NL wild-card race — the Giants and Mets are tied for the top two spots, with the Cardinals trailing by two games.

Jedd Gyorko singled with one out in the ninth off Sergio Romo. Santiago Casilla (2-5) walked Yadier Molina before Randal Grichuk hit a tying single. Jose Martinez, pinch-running for Molina, took third on the hit and easily scored on Wong’s fly. Seung Hwan Oh (5-3) retired six batters for the win.