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Henry, Watson, McCaffrey among 5 Walter Camp finalists

Sports

December 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Alabama running back Derrick Henry, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey and Iowa cornerback Desmond King are the five finalists for the Walter Camp player of the year award. The Walter Camp award is voted on by FBS head coaches and sports information directors, and the winner will be announced Dec. 10.

Henry, considered the Heisman Trophy favorite, leads the nation in touchdowns with 22 going into the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday. Watson has accounted for 36 touchdowns for No. 1 Clemson. McCaffrey leads the nation in all-purpose yards with 3,305 for No. 7 Stanford.

Mayfield has passed for 3,389 and 35 touchdowns for the Big 12 champions. King leads the nation with eight interceptions for No. 4 Iowa.

 

Chiefs place offensive lineman Grubbs on injured reserve

Sports

December 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have placed offensive guard Ben Grubbs on injured reserve with a neck injury and brought in back backup center Daniel Munyer to help with their ailing offensive line. The Chiefs announced the moves before Wednesday’s practice.

Grubbs, a two-time Pro Bowl selection with New Orleans, was acquired by Kansas City prior to this season. He started seven games before the neck problem cropped up, and the Chiefs were hopeful that he would be able to return to the field this season.

In other injury news, outside linebacker Justin Houston is day to day with a hyperextended left knee. Offensive lineman Jeff Allen has an ankle injury, while center Mitch Morse and wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas are undergoing concussion testing.

 

DONNA UNINE ROSS, 80, of Harlan (Svcs. 12-05-2015)

Obituaries

December 2nd, 2015 by admin

DONNA UNINE ROSS, 80, of Harlan died Wednesday, November 25th at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.  Memorial Services for DONNA UNINE ROSS will be held Saturday, December 5th at 1:00pm at First Assembly of God Church in Harlan.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

No visitation or burial is planned.

DONNA UNINE ROSS is survived by:

Daughters: Durinda Wellman of Harlan.  Helen Purcell of Harlan.

Son: Russell Lacy of Council Bluffs.

12 Grandchildren

13 Great-Grandchildren

4 Great-Great Grandchildren

Cass County Extension Report 12-02-2015

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

December 2nd, 2015 by Jim Field

w/ Kate Olson

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Backyard and Beyond 12-02-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

December 2nd, 2015 by Jim Field

Lavon talks about forgiveness.

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Republican lawmaker says deep cuts needed for Iowa budget

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December 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A House Republican leader says Iowa lawmakers will need to make deep cuts to the budget next year, but he did not elaborate. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Grassley, of New Hartford, says Wednesday that Republicans will base their budget priorities for the fiscal year beginning in July on roughly $7.35 billion in current revenue projections estimated by state experts. He says that’s about $175 million in new revenue.

Grassley says his data show Iowa is facing hundreds of millions of dollars in expected new costs, so “tough decisions” will be needed. He says he can’t elaborate on potential cuts until a final revenue projection is issued. Lawmakers are expected to debate again over supplemental aid for K-12 schools. Grassley says Republicans are still meeting over what amount to support.

Pursuit in Council Bluffs Wed. morning leads to crash & arrest

News

December 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs arrested a 25-year old man following an attempted traffic stop, pursuit and crash, Wednesday morning. Officials say Ryan M. Knight, of Council Bluffs, faces charges that include Theft in the 2nd degree, felony eluding, reckless driving, speeding, no driver’s license and no registration. The vehicle he was driving was later reported to have been stolen from the Ameristar Casino.

Ryan Knight

Ryan Knight

The incident leading to Knight’s arrest began at around 9:23-a.m., when a Council Bluffs Police Officer observed a green Honda Accord near the area of I-29 and North 25th street. The vehicle entered I-29 SB at an extremely high rate of speed. The officer was able to catch up to the Accord, checking its speed on radar at 95 mph in a 55 mph zone. The officer activated his emergency lights and siren and the vehicle failed to stop, while passing a car on the right shoulder.

The vehicle entered I-480 westbound toward Omaha and the officer shut down his emergency equipment and discontinued the pursuit. The vehicle continued at a high rate of speed and as the officer was exiting at 10th street, he witnessed the vehicle crash into the guardrail west of the 10th street exit. As the officer approached the area of the crash, the suspect (Knight) ran from the vehicle on foot. He crossed the EB lanes of I-480, ran down the on ramp to the area of 8th and Douglas Street where he was taken into custody by the Council Bluffs Officer.

Omaha police responded and arrested Knight.

Tuesday Wrestling results

Sports

December 2nd, 2015 by admin

High School Wrestling results from Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Double Dual at West Harrison

Audubon 48, Griswold 12
Griswold 30, West Harrison 18
Audubon 48, West Harrison 0

Quad at Winterset

Creston O-M 51, Interstate-35 20
Creston O-M 78, Nodaway Valley 6
Winterset 72, Nodaway Valley 3
Winterset 39, Interstate-35 36

Double Dual at Westwood

Westwood 51, Denison-Schleswig 21
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 52, Denison-Schleswig 28
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 52, Westwood 18

Double Dual at Woodbine

Treynor 75, SWI 0
Treynor 57, Woodbine 24
Woodbine 69, SWI 12

IFA awards $6.3-million+ to Local Housing Trust Funds to advance affordable housing priorities

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December 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today (Wednesday), approved a total of more than $6.3 million in grants to 27 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local affordable housing initiatives which will assist 2,469 Iowa families. The funding is provided from the State Housing Trust Fund’s Local Housing Trust Fund program.

IFA logoThe grant funds will be used for initiatives such as preserving aging housing stock, subsidizing local down payment assistance programs, providing low-interest loans or grants to assist Iowans in home rehabilitation, financing construction of new single-family housing for low-income Iowans and supporting housing for persons with disabilities and homeless assistance programs.

Among the grant recipients is:

  • the Council Bluffs Housing Trust Fund, Inc., which received $152,788.
  • CDG Housing, Inc., which serves Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie and Sac Counties, received a grant for $243,339.
  • the Southern Iowa COG Housing Trust Fund, Inc., serving Adair, Adams, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, Union and Clarke Counties, received a $236,394 grant.
  • the Southwest Iowa Housing Trust Fund, Inc. – serving Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Shelby and Pottawattamie Counties (excludng the City of Council Bluffs), received a grant amounting to $301,439.

IFA Executive Director Dave Jamison says “The partnership between the Iowa Finance Authority and Local Housing Trust Funds is one that pays dividends to affordable housing in Iowa. The grants announced today are leveraging an additional $2.7 million in local contributions, which is a testament to the shared commitment to meeting these vital housing needs.”

The State Housing Trust Fund was created by the Iowa Legislature in 2003. Since its inception, the program has provided $50.1 million in affordable housing assistance that has benefited more than 17,600 Iowa families. This funding has leveraged another $151.2 million in other funds or $2.68 for every dollar of State Housing Trust Fund investment.

Royals acquire catcher Cruz from Cardinals for minor leaguer

Sports

December 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Royals have acquired backup catcher Tony Cruz from the St. Louis Cardinals for minor league infielder Jose Martinez while designating catcher Francisco Pena for assignment. The teams announced the trade Wednesday.

Cruz hit .204 with two homers and 11 RBIs in 9 games for the Cardinals. The 29-year-old, who can also play third base, could compete with Drew Butera for the backup catcher job behind Sal Perez. Butera is eligible for arbitration after arriving in Kansas City in a trade this past season. Cruz also is arbitration eligible.

The 19-year-old Martinez spent most of last season at rookie-level Burlington, hitting .243 with four doubles, a homer and 24 RBIs in 57 games.