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School Board meetings set for this evening in Anita, Audubon & Griswold

News

September 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

At least three area school district Boards of Education will hold their regular, separate monthly meetings this evening. The Griswold School Board meeting gets underway at 5:30-p.m. in the Central Office at the Middle School/High School Building. On their agenda is the second reading of series 403, 410, and 705 Board Policies, and information with regard to the Facilities Committee, followed by approval of the 2016-17 School Improvement Committee and other, administrative matters.

In Anita, the CAM School Board meeting begins at 6:30-p.m. in the CAM High School Media Center, and includes the annual election of School Board officers and other administrative matters for the 2016-17 school year. The CAM Board will also discuss Anita Parking lot improvements for Henningsen Construction, the Massena Bus lane for PCS Contractors, and act on contracts for Lexi Winther (para-educator), as well as Nicholas Hodges (Middle School A.D.).

And in Audubon, the School Board will meet at 7-p.m. in their Board Room at the High School. On their agenda, is the election of officers and related administrative matters, approval of a Building and Grounds Equipment request, admittance of a Foreign Exchange Student, and a review of preliminary enrollment numbers as well as the preliminary PPEL/SAVE plan.

Leader of egg organization discusses switch to cage free

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is scheduled to meet with egg producers and industry leaders this Wednesday (9/21) to discuss issues with raising cage free eggs. The demand for cage free eggs is rising, but Vilsack questions whether consumers realize what it takes to make that possible. United Egg Producers President Chad Gregory says around 90 percent of egg farms currently produce eggs through conventional methods. “To switch that 90 percent over to cage free, we’re looking at $45 per bird. So, a one million bird egg farm – which is about average these days – would cost $45 million dollars,” Gregory says.

Around 160 companies have committed to selling cage free eggs, according to Gregory. Given what they need to meet demand, he says it’s a significant investment. “The food companies and retailers who have made these announcements so far, they have collectively buy around 200 million birds on an annual basis. So you take those 200 million birds, times $45.00 per bird, and you get somewhere around 8 to 10 billion dollars,” Gregory says.

Switching to cage free doesn’t happen overnight, Gregory adds, and companies will need to make huge investments in time and resources to meet the goal of supplying only cage free eggs. Iowa is the nation’s top egg producer, with roughly 60 million laying hens producing nearly 15 billion eggs per year.

(Radio Iowa/Brownfield Ag News)

NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties (3:30-a.m. 9/19)

Weather

September 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Rest Of Tonight: Mostly clear. Low in the mid 60s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny. High in the mid 80s. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Low in the lower 60s. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny. High in the mid 80s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the mid 80s.
Wednesday Night: Thunderstorms likely. Low in the mid 60s. Chance of thunderstorms 60 percent.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the lower 80s.

Reyes, Cardinals blank Giants, tighten NL wild-card race

Sports

September 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Reyes pitched seven dominant innings in his third major league start, fellow rookie Aledmys Diaz hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals moved up in the tight NL wild-card race, blanking the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday. The Giants dropped one game behind the New York Mets for the top wild-card spot. The Cardinals closed within one game of San Francisco.

St. Louis split this four-game series, winning the final two. The Giants finished up a 2-5 homestand, and have won just one series at AT&T Park since the All-Star break.

Reyes (3-1), considered one of the majors’ best pitching prospects, hasn’t disappointed since he was called up from the minors on Aug. 9 when Michael Wacha went on the disabled list with shoulder discomfort. Reyes gave up four hits, striking out six with two walks. Seung Hwan Oh pitched a scoreless ninth for his 18th save.

Diaz hit his 16th homer, a two-run drive in the third off Albert Suarez (3-4).

Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, 9/19/16

News

September 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:10 a.m. CDT

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) — Glenwood Police arrest a 27-year-old Ohio man as a suspect in shooting death of an 18-year-old woman in western Iowa. Police say the woman was shot outside the assisted living center where she worked. The victim and the suspect knew each other.

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 offers substance abuse treatment. The three-year contract could complicate any effort to reopen the space as a state-run mental health facility.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Cedar Falls Police Department raises $30,000 in donations to buy body cameras for the rest of its officers. The donations will help the department equip all its officers with the cameras instead of trying to share 15 cameras between shifts and officers.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities arrest man after he hit two men with his truck and crashed into a concession stand at a baseball complex near Des Moines. One victim was in hospitalized in critical condition afterward.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th

Trading Post

September 19th, 2016 by Jim Field

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FOR SALE:  Last chance to pick up some of Bob’s toy tractor collection.  Also all other items grouped into $1.00 boxes at our moving sale at 706 2nd Ave, Audubon.  Phone no 249-4267.

FOR SALE: Whirlpool clothes dryer in good shape $40. 712-249-7749 (Elk Horn)

FOR SALE: 2 pair pick up camper tie downs $300. 250-0633

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FOR SALE:  Full Size Metal Bed Frame with rollers.  Included is a full size mattress and boxsprings – $25. Bedding which includes blankets, mattress pads, sheets, pillow cases. Curtains. Items are located in Exira.  Call 515-943-6471.  
FOR SALE: Women’s name brand jeans and shirts. sizes range from 5-11. BKE – MISS ME – SILVER- AERO and more. Everything is $8 and under. Some clothes are brand new and like new. All girl and boy clothes and shoes everything is $1.00-$2.00 sizes range from new born to size seven. A lot of the clothes are like new and some never worn. Baby blankets, women’s coats and lots more! Text or call 712-304-4454.
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ROYCE L. SARSFIELD, 72, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life visitation 09-21-2016)

Obituaries

September 18th, 2016 by admin

ROYCE L. SARSFIELD, 72, of Atlantic died Saturday, September 17th at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life Visitation for ROYCE SARSFIELD will be held from 5-until 7-p.m. Wednesday, September 21st, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

ROYCE L. SARSFIELD is survived by:

Wife: Cindy Sarsfield of Atlantic.

Children: Shelly (Mike) Baumhover of Sac City. Shawn (Melissa) Sarsfield of Atlantic. Jod (Abby) Ward of Lewis. Aaron (Trina) Sarsfield of Atlantic. Rachel (Steve) Griffiths of Atlantic.

Sisters: Twila (Howard) Christensen of Wiota. Jennie (Richard) Riemer of Elk Horn, WI.

Brothers: Dennis Hogueison of Plattsmouth, NE. Robert (Carol) Hogueison of Kimballton. Robert Sarsfield of Menomonee Falls, WI.

17 Grandchildren

8 Great-Grandchildren

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