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Manning woman killed in head-on crash Monday

News

June 21st, 2016 by admin

A Manning woman was killed and a Wall Lake man injured in a two vehicle accident on Monday in Carroll County.

The Iowa State Patrol responded to the accident which occurred at 8:50am Monday on Delta Avenue north of 300th Street.  After investigation it was determined that a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by 62-year-old Sue Ellen Vaughan of Manning was traveling northbound on Delta Avenue and crossed the center line colliding head on with a 2010 Chevy Silverado driven by 71-year-old Elroy Allen Huisenga of Wall Lake.

Vaughan was pronounced dead at the scene and Huisenga was taken to Manning Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation into the accident continues.

Audubon woman arrested on meth charges after traffic stop

News

June 21st, 2016 by admin

An Audubon woman was arrested today (Tuesday) on drug charges after a traffic stop.  The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 30-year-old Jamie Carine Christianson around 2:00am Tuesday on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Resisting Arrest. Christianson was stopped on Highway 71 near 280th street and K-9 Axel was deployed at the scene and detected narcotics.

Christianson was taken to the Audubon County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

Backyard & Beyond 6-21-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 21st, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Betty Auten about the Lewis Celebration.

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Middle school student killed by train, Osceola police say

News

June 21st, 2016 by admin

OSCEOLA, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say a middle school student has been killed by a train in south-central Iowa.

Officers and medics were sent to the Osceola depot around 12:20 p.m. Monday. Police have not said what led up to the student being struck. His name hasn’t been released. Authorities say he attended classes in the Clarke Community School District.

The incident is being investigated.

7:18 am KJAN Sports 6-21-2016

Podcasts, Sports

June 21st, 2016 by Jim Field

w/Chris Parks.

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Heartbeat Today 6-21-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 21st, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Gary Lynch about the Cass County Relay for Life Tractor Ride this Friday.

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Farmer’s Favorite Potatoes (6-21-2016)

Mom's Tips

June 21st, 2016 by Jim Field

  • 6 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/8 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup crushed crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Spray glass casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.  Alternate layers of potatoes, onions and cheese.  In saucepan, heat half and half, milk and the 2 tablespoons butter.  Pour over potatoes.  Bake in 350 degree oven 60 minutes.  In small bowl, combine seasonings, crackers and melted butter; mix well.  Last 15 minutes of baking time, top casserole with cracker mixture.  Return to oven.

IHSBCA Weekly Baseball Rankings

Sports

June 21st, 2016 by admin

Rankings released June 19th

2016 IHSBCA Baseball Rankings
June 19th

Class 4A

1.    Johnston
2.    Iowa City, West
3.    Cedar Rapids, Prairie
4.    Cedar Rapids, Jefferson
5.    Southeast Polk
6.    Waukee
7.    Dubuque, Senior
8.    Mason City
9.    Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines
10. Valley, West Des Moines

Others: Lewis Central; Ankeny Centennial; Cedar Rapids, Kennedy; Urbandale; Cedar Falls

Class 3A

1.      Davenport, Assumption
2.      Pella
3.      Harlan
4.      Estherville Lincoln Central
5.      Saydel
6.      Sergeant Bluff-Luton
7.      West Delaware, Manchester
8.      Boone
9.      Fairfield
10.  Carlisle

Others: Wahlert, Dubuque; Algona; Central DeWitt; Bishop Heelan, Sioux City

Class 2A

1.      Wilton
2.      Clear Lake
3.      New Hampton
4.      Hinton
5.      Treynor
6.      Van Meter
7.      Roland-Story
8.      Northeast, Goose Lake
9.      Monticello
10.  Cascade, Western Dubuque

Others:

Dike-New Hartford; Saint Ansgar; Albia; Van Buren Community; Beckman, Dyersville

Class 1A

1.      Newman Catholic, Mason City
2.      Don Bosco, Gilbertville
3.      Alburnett
4.      West Sioux, Hawarden
5.      Martensdale-St. Mary’s
6.      Lawton-Bronson
7.      North Linn
8.      Coon Rapids-Bayard
9.      Jesup
10.  North Tama

Others:

Akron-Westfield; St. Edmond, Fort Dodge; St. Mary’s, Remsen; Central Lyon, Rock Rapids; Lisbon; CAM, Anita; West Fork; Glidden-Ralston

Local 24 Hour Rainfall Totals ending at 7:00 am on Tuesday, June 21

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

June 21st, 2016 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .27″
  • Massena  .24″
  • Elk Horn  .01″
  • Avoca  .7″
  • Neola  .2″
  • Oakland  .5″
  • Irwin  trace
  • Treynor  .6″
  • Persia  .35″
  • Woodbine  .05″
  • Logan  .58″
  • New Market  .57″
  • Creston  .56″
  • Council Bluffs  .51″
  • Clarinda  1.7″
  • Shenandoah  .97″
  • Sidney  3.55″

SUE VAUGHAN, 62, of Manning (Formerly of Bayard) (Svcs. 06-30-2016)

Obituaries

June 21st, 2016 by admin

SUE VAUGHAN, 62, of Manning (Formerly of Bayard) died Monday, June 20th in Carroll.  A Celebration of Life for SUE VAUGHAN will be held Thursday, June 30th at 7:00pm at the Bayard Community Center with a potluck dinner preceding at 5:30pm. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call after 5:30pm Thursday, June 30th at the Bayard Community Center.

SUE VAUGHAN is survived by:

Children: Lainey (Drew) Stringer of Perry.  Keith Ayers of Bayard.

Sister: Ann Presley of Indianola.

2 Grandchildren