North Dakota State rallies to beat Northern Iowa 31-28

October 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Carson Wentz threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Darrius Shepherd with 35 seconds remaining to lift North Dakota State over Northern Iowa 31-28 in a game between two top-10 FCS teams on Saturday. After Northern Iowa (2-3, 0-2 Missouri Valley) missed a 38-yard field-goal attempt, Wentz led a 10-play, 79-yard drive capped by Shepherd’s twisting catch while blanketed by two defenders in the corner of the end zone.

Wentz threw 33 yards to Shepherd with 7:49 left to lead 24-21 but on the first play after the ensuing kickoff Northern Iowa’s Aaron Bailey broke loose for an 83-yard scoring run. Wentz finished 26 of 40 for 335 yards and four scores but also threw his first two interceptions this season. Wentz had 143 attempts without a pick until then.

Bailey ran for 157 yards and Daurice Fountain had 110 yards receiving for the Panthers. The Bison (4-1, 2-0) have won four straight.

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Cardinals say Garcia removed due to stomach virus

Sports

October 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals starter Jaime Garcia was removed due to a stomach virus after two shaky innings of Game 2 in the NL Division Series. Garcia badly blew a play on a safety squeeze by pitcher Kyle Hendricks that led to the Cubs’ five-run second inning and was victimized by another successful squeeze the next at-bat.

Though none of the runs were earned, the lefty’s first postseason start since 2012 was a disaster. He left trailing 5-1. The team made the announcement before the fifth inning.

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Texas Tech beats Iowa State 66-31 for 1st Big 12 win

Sports

October 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 428 yards and five touchdowns, two to Jakeem Grant, to lead Texas Tech past Iowa State 66-31 on Saturday for the Red Raiders’ first Big 12 win. Grant had a career-high 166 yards on nine catches. He caught TD passes of 75 and 37 yards for Texas Tech (4-2, 1-2). It was Grant’s third 100-plus-yard game this season.

DeAndre Washington had a receiving and a rushing TD, while Justin Stockton scored on a 54-yard rush. The Red Raiders intercepted Cyclones quarterback Sam Richardson three times — two by J.J. Gaines — and Texas Tech scored touchdowns off two of them. Mahomes was sacked for only the second time this season when he was called for intentional grounding.

Redshirt freshman Mike Warren had his third straight game of more than 100 yards for the Cyclones (2-3, 1-1), finishing with a career-high 245 yards on 23 carries.

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This is Your Nishna Valley 10-10-2015

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

October 10th, 2015 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

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No. 22 Iowa holds off Illinois 29-20

Sports

October 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jordan Canzeri rushed for 256 yards on a school-record 43 carries and No. 22 Iowa held off Illinois 29-20 on Saturday for its sixth straight win. C.J. Beathard had 200 yards passing and two TD for the Hawkeyes (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten). They’ve already taken down four Power Five opponents heading into next week’s game against No. 13 Northwestern.

Canzeri’s 75-yard touchdown run put Iowa ahead 23-13 late in the third quarter. Geronimo Allison pulled Illinois back within three on a 53-yard TD reception, but freshman Ke’Shawn Vaughn’s fumble with 3:09 left doomed the Illini. Wes Lunt threw for 317 yards and a touchdown for Illinois (4-2, 1-1).

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DNR officers to get assault rifles

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Department of Natural Resources offices assigned to state parks are getting more firepower to go along with their handguns. D-N-R spokesman Kevin Baskins says the officers are now learning to use assault rifles that will be assigned to them. “We made a purchase of 37 A-R-15’s. There are actually 34 officers who are in training to be certified on these,” Baskins says. Baskins says the state parks are safe but the officers often assist other law enforcement agencies such as country sheriffs or state troopers.

“A lot of our state parks are located in more remote areas of the state and that includes some of the counties that don’t have very high populations,” according to Baskins. “So, at times, our officers do provide mutual aid.” Baskin says the rifles will allow the officers to be prepared for any situation they might face. “One of the unfortunate realities of today is that we want to make sure that our officers have equipment that meets the standard of what they might encounter in some of their everyday duties in the parks,” Baskins says.

Baskins says they are sworn peace officers who can enforce any of the laws on the books. The state park officers must pass proficiency tests before being issued a rifle.

(Radio Iowa)

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2 finalists for district judgeship in southwestern Iowa

News

October 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad will consider two finalists to fill a vacant district judgeship serving southwest Iowa. The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil reports that a state judicial nominating commission selected Craig Dreismeier, of Council Bluffs, and Susan Christensen, of Harlan, from a pool of 10 applicants to replace outgoing Fourth District Judge Timothy O’Grady. O’Grady announced his retirement Aug. 28th.

Both Dreismeier and Christensen currently serve as associate judges. Branstad has 30 days to make an appointment. He will interview both before making a decision. The Fourth District is comprised Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties.

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HSFB: Exira-EHK at Newell-Fonda 10-09-2015

CAM Cougar Channel, Podcasts, Sports

October 10th, 2015 by admin

Chris Parks and Seth Christensen have the call of the game played October 9, 2015 in Newell.

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Family Fun in the Kitchen 10-10-2015

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

October 10th, 2015 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about cookie baking season.

Grab and Go Ginger Cookies—Better Homes and Gardens Fall Baking

Ingredients:

4-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 t. ground ginger
2 t. baking soda
1-1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground cloves
¼ t. salt
1-1/2 c. shortening
2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ c. full-flavor molasses
¾ c. coarse sugar or granulated sugar

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir together first six ingredients (through salt). In large mixer bowl, beat shortening and sugar on medium until combined, scraping bowl as needed. Beat in eggs and molasses. Slowly beat in flour mixture. Use a 1-1/4 inch cookie scoop to shape cookies. Roll balls of dough in coarse sugar. Bake approximately 12 minutes or until light brown and puffed. (Do not overbake.) Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Remove; cool on a wire rack.

Yield: About 48 cookies.

Miss NiNi

NOTE FROM MISS NINI: Nothing speaks of the cooler season of the year like a spicy ginger/molasses cookie. These cookies are easy to assemble and make the kitchen smell delightful as they bake. Warm-from-the-oven flavor equals “divine” in Miss NiNi’s mind! These cookies can be made into giants by using a 2-inch diameter cookie scoop and baking for about 14 minutes. A great take-to-the-field snack for hungry harvesters!