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DUANE A. NIELSEN, 68, of Exira (Svcs. 3/16/16)

Obituaries

March 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DUANE A. NIELSEN, 68, of Exira, died Sat., March 12th, at home. Funeral services for DUANE NIELSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., March 16th, at the Exira Lutheran Church. Kessler Funeral Home in Exira has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will be present 5:30-p.m. Tue., March 15th.

Burial will be in the Exira Cemetery.

DUANE A. NIELSEN is survived by:

His mother – Vera Nielsen, of Exira.

His wife – Jeanette Nielsen, of Exira.

His sons – Todd Nielsen & fiance’ Ellen Hay, Matt Nielsen & fiance’ Jeenlee McAlpin, and Nathan Nielsen, all of Exira.

2 grandchildren, his in-laws, other relatives and friends.

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IOLA L. MULLER, 91, of Atlantic (Svcs. 3/17/16)

Obituaries

March 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

IOLA L. MULLER, 91, of Atlantic,  died Sat., March 12th, at the Heritage House, in Atlantic. Funeral services for IOLA MULLER will be held 2-p.m. Thu., March 17th, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, south of Lyman. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 8-a.m. until 8-p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 6-until 8-p.m. Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com

Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, south of Lyman.

Memorials may be directed to the St. John’s United Church of Christ Memorial Fund.

IOLA MULLER is survived by:

Her sons – Paul (Nancy) Muller, of Asheville, NC., & Mark (Jodi) Muller, of Champaign, IL.

Her daughter – Deborah (Loren) McVey, of Lawrence, KS.

3 grandchildren, and her sisters-in-law.

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KJAN listening area forecast from the NWS: 3/13/16

Weather

March 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

451 AM CDT SUN MAR 13 2016
EARLY THIS MORNING…CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT RAIN AND DRIZZLE. PATCHY FOG. WARMER. SOUTHEAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH.
TODAY…CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING. ISOLATED LIGHT SHOWERS AND PATCHY DRIZZLE IN THE MORNING…THEN ISOLATED LIGHT SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH AROUND 60. SOUTHEAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 20 PERCENT.
TONIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT RAIN. LOW IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. WARMER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN LIGHT SHOWERS LIKELY AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 60 PERCENT.
TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S. WEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 50S.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., March 12th 2016

News

March 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Fire officials say controlled burns outside the city have left Des Moines enshrouded in a smoky haze. Television station KCCI says the haze Saturday morning led several people to call the fire department and police. Des Moines Fire Department Captain Mark Dooley says fire officials have spoken with meteorologists, who say an inversion and lack of wind have left the smoky haze over the city.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a Cedar Rapids strip mall restaurant fire. Television station KCRG reports that the fire broke out early Saturday morning. Firefighters were called around 5 a.m. to the blaze at Jersey’s Pub and Grub. No one was in the restaurant at the time.

NORA SPRINGS, Iowa (AP) — The owner of a newly-opened exotic dance club in Nora Springs has already been cited for a liquor violation. Police tell the Mason City Globe Gazette that Dale Peterson, owner of the Pole Barn Theater, was cited Thursday night for allowing liquor not covered by a license inside a public establishment.

SAC CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Ida Grove man accused of intentionally hitting another man with his car on Valentine’s Day has pleaded not guilty to charges in the case. The Sioux City Journal reports that 36-year-old Jeremy Werneburg pleaded not guilty Friday in Sac County District Court to attempted murder, assault using a dangerous weapon, going armed with intent, second-degree criminal mischief and two counts of willful injury.

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LINDA JOHNSON, 68, of Oakland & formerly of Carson (Svcs. 3/16/16)

Obituaries

March 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LINDA JOHNSON age 68, of Oakland (& formerly of Carson), died Sat. March 12th, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Funeral services for LINDA JOHNSON will be held 11-a.m. Wed., March 16th, at the Carson United Methodist Church. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday evening from 5-7 PM at the Carson United Methodist Church in Carson.

Interment will be in the Carson Cemetery at a later date.

LINDA JOHNSON is survived by:

Her children – Denny Johnson and wife Cheri, of Ozark, MO; David Johnson, of Oakland, and Jacki Albers and her husband Kevin, of Lemars.

Her brothers – Larry Allen and wife Janel, and Randy Allen and wife Anna Maren, all of Carson.

7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson other relatives and friends.

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Hawkeye Ten Boys Basketball All Conference Teams announced

Sports

March 12th, 2016 by admin

The Hawkeye Ten Conference released its All-Conference Boy’s Basketball teams late Friday.

Six players were unanimous selections to the First Team: Ryan Hawkins of Atlantic, Andrew Blum and Nate Mohr of Glenwood, Kyle Juhl of Harlan, Matt Dentlinger of Kuemper Catholic, and Makonn Anderson of Shenandoah.

Atlantic Junior Garrett Franken was also named as a First Team selection and Sophomore Scott Leonard was an Honorable Mention selection.

First Team

Kyle Juhl, SR, Harlan
Andrew Blum, SO, Glenwood
Ryan Hawkins, SR, Atlantic
Nate Mohr, SO, Glenwood
Makonn Anderson, SR, Shenandoah
Matt Dentlinger, JR, Kuemper Catholic
Will Lansman, SR, Harlan
Garrett Franken, JR, Atlantic

Second Team

Caleb Rasmussen, JR, Harlan
Connor Weis, SR, Glenwood
Jake Cerven, SR, Shenandoah
Jacob Schaefer, JR, Kuemper Catholic
Chad Moran, JR, Lewis Central
Blake Elam, JR, Lewis Central
Kylan Smallwood, FR, Creston
Travis Miller, SR, St. Albert

Honorable Mention

Ethan Knudson, SR, Harlan
Jacob Degase, SR, Clarinda
Scott Leonard, SO, Atlantic
Christian Stanislav, FR, Glenwood
Steven Martin, JR, Shenandoah
Parker Badding, SO, Kuemper Catholic
Mitchell Brinkmann, SR, Lewis Central
Cody Crawford, JR, Creston
Jesse Taylor, SR, Red Oak
Weston Rolenc, JR, Red Oak
Nhial Biliew, SR, Denison-Schleswig
Matt Fagan, SO, St. Albert

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Red Oak man arrested for Domestic Abuse charge

News

March 12th, 2016 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of 47-year-old Lynn Kenneth Houtchens of Red Oak on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault 3rd or Subsequent Offense on Saturday.  Houtchens was arrested at 6:08pm at 504 E Market Street in Red Oak.  The charge is a Class D Felony and Houtchens was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on no bond until seen by a Magistrate.

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Boys State Basketball Tournament scores Saturday 3-12-2016

Sports

March 12th, 2016 by admin

BOYS BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, March 12th
Wells Fargo Arena
Des Moines

3A State Tournament

Championship
Cedar Rapids, Xavier 62, Wahlert Catholic, Dubuque 57

Third Place
Pella 101, Chariton 67

4A State Tournament

Championship

Valley, West Des Moines 46, Iowa City, West 39

Third Place
Pleasant Valley 77, Cedar Falls 42

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Chiefs sign cornerback Fleming, wide receiver Streater

Sports

March 12th, 2016 by admin

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs signed free-agent cornerback Jamell Fleming and wide receiver Rod Streater on Saturday.

Fleming, a former third-round draft pick out of Oklahoma, appeared in all 16 games for Kansas City last season. He joined the Chiefs in 2014, starting four of the seven games he played that season.

He provides some depth after the departure of Sean Smith in free agency.

Streater has spent the past four seasons with the AFC West-rival Oakland Raiders, though he’s been slowed by injury much of the past two seasons. Streater’s best year came in 2013, when he caught 60 passes for 888 yards and four touchdowns.

He will compete with Albert Wilson and Chris Conley for playing time alongside Jeremy Maclin.

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Cardinals hit 4 home runs in 14-9 victory over Mets

Sports

March 12th, 2016 by admin

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) – Randal Grichuk and Brandon Moss each hit two-run home runs and drove in four runs apiece to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 14-9 on Saturday.

Grichuk was 3 for 4, and Moss went 2 for 3.

Carson Kelly and Jacob Wilson also homered for the Cardinals. Kevin Plawecki hit a two-run home run for the Mets.

Cardinals starter Tyler Lyons allowed four runs, two earned, and five hits in two innings. Mets starter Bartolo Colon gave up four runs and six hits in 3 2-3 innings.

Mets reliever Stolmy Pimentel was ejected after hitting two Cardinals in a span of three hitters. Pimentel gave up four runs in a third of an inning, including a pair of home runs.

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