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YVONNE SCHILDBERG, 88, of Greenfield (Svcs. 3/4/16)

Obituaries

March 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

YVONNE SCHILDBERG, 88, of Greenfield, died Tue., March 1st, at
the Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston. A Mass of Christian Burial for YVONNE SCHILDBERG will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, March 4th, at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Friends may call at St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield from 2-until 8-pm on Thursday, March 3rd, with the family greeting friends from 6-until 8-pm. A Rosary will be held at the church, beginning a 5-p.m., on Thursday.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Iowa Aviation Museum or to the Greenfield Opera House.

YVONNE SCHILDBERG is survived by:

Her children – John E.F. Schildberg III and wife Cindy of Greenfield; Richard L. Schildberg of Carroll; Theresa A. Estell and husband Curt of Council Bluffs;Gregory M. Schildberg and wife Kris of Casey; William E. Schildberg and wife Vicki of Greenfield, and Madonna M. Weidman and husband Bob of Council Bluffs.

Her foster daughter – Mary G. Johnson, of Altoona.

18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, her son-in-law, other relatives and friends.

BEVERLEY ANN TIBBEN, 81, of Stuart (3-4-2016)

Obituaries

March 1st, 2016 by Jim Field

BEVERLEY ANN TIBBEN, 81, of Stuart died Monday, February 29th at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.  Funeral services for BEVERLEY ANN TIBBEN will be held on Friday, March 4th at 2:00 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter. Johnson Family Funeral Home – Stuart Chapel has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm a the funeral home.

Burial in the South Oak Grove Cemetery in Stuart.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beverley Tibben Memorial Fund.

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

State Girls Basketball Tournament scores Tuesday 3/1/2016

Sports

March 1st, 2016 by admin

Class 2-A Quarterfinals
Iowa City Regina 59, Manson-NW Webster 47

Class 3-A Quarterfinals
Pocahontas Area 83, Mount Vernon 43
Cherokee 72, Osage 67
Center Point-Urbana 48, Mid-Prairie 43
Nevada 59, Sioux Center 44

Class 4-A Quarterfinals
Mason City 47, Western Dubuque 39
Keokuk 42, Ballard 31

S.W. IA man killed in a collision w/a semi in Nebraska

News

March 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Nebraska have identified the victim of a fiery car-versus-semi crash that happened at around 3-a.m. Feb. 24th, as a man from southwest Iowa. According to WOWT-TV in Omaha, 61-year old Richard Wilcoxsen, of Bedford died in the crash that happened on Highway 75 in Bellevue, NE.

The Sarpy County, Nebraska Sheriff’s Office said Wilcoxen was driving a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee the wrong way on Highway 75 , southbound in the northbound lanes, when the SUV hit a semi-truck and trailer head-on. The SUV burst into flames shortly after  impact. The driver of the semi, Milos Forcan, was taken to Bellevue Medical Center but refused medical treatment.

An investigation into the crash continues. Autopsy and toxicology reports are pending.

Requiring carbon monoxide detectors in rental units

News

March 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would require carbon monoxide detectors in apartments and rental homes as well as any new structure that’s built in Iowa. Senator Jeff Danielson, a Democrat from Cedar Falls, says stand-alone detectors cost between 20 and 50 dollars, plus many smoke detectors now contain a carbon monoxide sensor as well.

“We have an opportunity to save a handful of lives in Iowa with a technology that now is readily available and for pennies on the dollar,” Danielson says. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. Danielson — who is a professional fire fighter — says it’s toxic because carbon monoxide inhibits the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. “We have documented cases in the fire service of people in their homes who wake up in the middle of the night, know there is a fire, smoke is around them and can’t move because carbon monoxide paralyzes you,” Danielson says.

Officials say about 300 Iowans wind up in an emergency room each year to be treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. “Of that, roughly 30-40 are hospitalized for the more serious cases,” Danielson says. “And then about 20 Iowans a year die from carbon monoxide poisoning and yet we have no requirement at all in Iowa for a carbon monoxide detector to be installed in your home.”

If the bill becomes law, private home owners would be asked to voluntarily install a carbon monoxide detector when they apply for the homestead tax credit. The bill passed the Senate on a 37 to 11 vote late Monday afternoon. It now goes to the House, where a similar bill has been under consideration.

(Radio Iowa)

Backyard & Beyond 3-1-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

March 1st, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Gary Wittenbaugh, a lifetime master gardener, about conifers.

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Newell-Fonda pushes away Exira-EHK in 4th quarter

Sports

March 1st, 2016 by admin

Newell-Fonda is another step closer to a fourth straight appearance in the Class 1A championship game.

The defending champs relied on their defensive pressure throughout the game and pulled away in the fourth quarter to knock off unbeaten Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 53-42 to complete the 1A quarterfinal round.

That puts the seventExiraEHKstate1h-ranked Mustangs into a semifinal game at 11:45 a.m. Thursday against No. 3 Springville, the team Newell-Fonda beat in last year’s title game on a last-second shot.

Erin Gerke led Newell-Fonda with 15 points, while freshman Olivia Larsen came off the bench to get 10 points and six rebounds. Maddi Morenz added eight points for the Mustangs and Mallory Sievers contributed with six rebounds, six steals and four points.

Newell-Fonda came up with 23 steals and 22 offensive rebounds, leading to a 37-7 edge in points off turnovers and a 14-6 margin in second-chance points.

Kealey Nelson led second-ranked Exira/EHK with 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting. Mara Burmeister added nine points for the Spartans, while Maggie Rasmussen and Sophia Peppers each scored eight. Exira/EHK shot a respectable 45.5 percent but got 37 fewer shots than the Mustangs.ExiraEHKstate2

Newell-Fonda trailed 34-33 heading into the fourth quarter of the back-and-forth game but soon took control. The Mustangs began the quarter with a 9-0 run, the last two baskets coming after steals, to open a 42-34 lead and were ahead the rest of the way.

Exira/EHK cut the lead to 42-38 on Nelson’s follow shot, but the Mustangs responded with a 7-1 to secure the victory.

Newell-Fonda moves on with a 19-6 record. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, a semifinalist last year, finishes 23-1.ExiraEHKstate3

Public Hearing Wed. in Greenfield over proposed FY 2017 Budget

News

March 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A public hearing will take place Wednesday morning in Greenfield, with regard to the Fiscal Year 2017 Adair County Budget. The meeting takes place in the Adair County Courthouse Boardroom, beginning at 9-a.m., as part of the regular, Board of Supervisors’ meeting. The Board discussed the final changes and fund balances during their meeting Feb. 10th. Following the public hearing, the Supervisors will act on approving the Budget as presented.

In other business, the Adair County Supervisors will receive and review the FY 2015 County Audit. At 10-a.m., County Engineer Nick Kauffman will receive the Board’s approval for the signing of contracts with Gus Construction for Rural County Bridge culvert and other bridge projects, as well as approval of an agreement between the Iowa DOT and Adair County for the “County Highway Bridge Program,” and he’ll discuss Level B road classification.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 3/1/2016

News, Podcasts

March 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Curried Shrimp and Corn Chowder (3-1-2016)

Mom's Tips

March 1st, 2016 by Jim Field

  • 1 medium size sweet onion, diced
  • 2 tablespooons olive oilo
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 large Yukon gold potatoes (14 oz) , peeled and diced
  • 1 large sweet potato (1 lb), peeled and diced
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears)
  • 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can unsweetened lite coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teapsoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb. peeled, large raw shrimp (26-30 count)
  • toppings:  toasted coconut, thinly sliced green onions, coarsely chopped roasted peanuts

Saute onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat five minutes or until tender; add garlic and saute one minute.  Add Yukon gold potatoes and next seven ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring often.  Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Stir in shrimp; cook four to five minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Serve with desired toppings.

(Patricia Gleason of Lynchburg, VA)