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Wainwright to start for Cardinals on opening night

Sports

April 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched into the seventh inning in St. Louis’ 3-2 loss to Miami on Tuesday, and manager Mike Matheny said the ace right-hander will start for the Cardinals on opening night against the Cubs. Wainwright allowed two runs and eight hits while throwing 93 pitches in 6 2-3 innings. He was slowed by an abdominal injury early in spring training.

Sunday’s game in Chicago will be Wainwright’s third consecutive opening start and No. 4 overall. Wainwright says it’s “really a validation for the work that you put in.” Ichiro Suzuki went 2 for 2 and drove in a run for Miami. He also made a sliding catch in center field. Henderson Alvarez, who will start on opening day for the Marlins, allowed one run in six innings.

 

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KJAN listening area weather forecast from the NWS

Weather

April 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

330 AM CDT WED APR 1 2015

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1-PM TO 7-PM for Cass & area Counties; WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM to 6 PM FOR CASS & AREA COUNTIES;

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLEAR. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TODAY…SUNNY UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON THEN BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. WINDY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…BREEZY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  EVENING, THEN WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND EARLY MORNING. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING. SOME THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE SEVERE BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND EARLY MORNING. LOW AROUND 50. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 100 PERCENT.

THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MID MORNING…THEN A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  THUNDERSTORMS BEFORE NOON. COOLER. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. NORTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT.

FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN CLEARING. BREEZY & COOLER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY…SUNNY…WARMER. HIGH IN THE MID 60S.

 

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Police chief testifies in 2nd Iowa man’s murder trial

News

April 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BOONE, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa police chief testified Tuesday that a man accused of killing his former roommate in 2009 admitted to the crime during an interview. The second trial of 55-year-old John Green began with opening statements from attorneys and testimony from Sac City Police Chief John Thompsen. Green is charged with first-degree murder in 58-year-old Mark Koster’s death in Sac City.

Green’s first trial was held in Webster County because his attorney argued that pretrial publicity would make it impossible for Green to receive a fair trial in Sac City. The same argument was used against holding the second trial in Fort Dodge. The first ended in a mistrial. Koster was declared missing in 2010. His remains were found in the basement of his home in 2012.

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Iowa early News Headlines; Wed., April 1st 2015

News

April 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Legislation that would have made sweeping changes to Iowa’s gun laws appears to be dead this session, after Senate lawmakers focused on a separate bill with more limited scope. The bill would allow the use of suppressors to silence weapons. It now heads to the House, where lawmakers have a small window to advance it before a procedural deadline Friday.

BOONE, Iowa (AP) —Sac City Police Chief John Thompsen has testified that a man accused of killing his former roommate in 2009 admitted to the crime during an interview. Fifty-five-year-old John Green is charged with first-degree murder in 58-year-old Mark Koster’s death in Sac City. Koster was declared missing in 2010. His remains were found in the basement of his home in 2012.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A man previously deemed guilty of first-degree kidnapping before his conviction and subsequent life term were overturned has now been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on a sexual assault charge. Thirty-seven-year-old Scott R. Robinson was sentenced on one count of third-degree sexual assault. He had been serving life in prison without parole for the 2011 sexual assault of a woman in his Dubuque apartment, but the Iowa Supreme Court unanimously rejected that conviction in February, saying his actions didn’t equate first-degree kidnapping.

CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) — Rudd residents have raised concerns about a hog confinement that will be built less than a half-mile from the city limits. A group of residents met with the Floyd County Board of Supervisors to discuss the confinement that’s set to be built for 2,490 hogs. Several residents are worried about the smell and waste that the confinement may produce.

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Wind Advisory Wed. afternoon for Cass & area Counties

Weather

April 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AREA COUNTIES: CASS-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-CARROLL-CRAWFORD-GREENE & SAC; 333 AM CDT WED APR 1 2015

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM CDT

* TIMING…THE WIND WILL INCREASE THROUGH LATE MORNING AND BECOME STRONG AND GUSTY THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS…THE WIND WILL BE OUT OF THE SOUTH TODAY WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH BY LATE MORNING THEN INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 MPH DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS. WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 40 AND 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS…LOOSE OR UNSECURED OBJECTS WILL GET BLOWN AROUND  THIS AFTERNOON AND DRIVING…ESPECIALLY ACROSS EAST/WEST  ROADWAYS MAY BECOME DIFFICULT AT TIMES. HIGH PROFILE OR LIGHT WEIGHT VEHICLES WILL BE ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO STRONG WIND GUSTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

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Hawkeye 10 Girls North Division Track Results

Sports

March 31st, 2015 by Jim Field

@ Atlantic – Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Team Scores:

  1. Harlan  159
  2. Denison  129
  3. Lewis Central  93
  4. Atlantic  79
  5. St. Albert  67
  6. Kuemper Catholic  50

1st Place:

  • 100 – Megan Ellerbeck, Denison 13.06
  • 200 – Megan Ellerbeck, Denison 27.88
  • 400 – Krisann Stephany, St. Albert 1:01.71
  • 800 – Ellie Mendlik, Denison 2:31.35
  • 1500 – Kye Madsen, Lewis Central 5:15.99
  • 3000 – Kye Madsen, Lewis Central 10:59.54
  • 100 Hurdles – Allison Bruck, Harlan 17.43
  • 400 Hurdles – Allison Bruck, Harlan 1:14.3
  • 4 x 100 – Denison (Whitney Weiss, Sarah Branning, Alyssa Ertz, Megan Elleerbeck) 53.52
  • 2 x 200 – Harlan (Kassidy Craig, Mikayla Evers, Courtney Scheffler, Asia Kloewer) 1:50.03
  • 4 x 400 – St. Albert (Alyssa Carley, Alli Wettengel, Clara Genereaux, Krisann Stephany) 4:28.25
  • 4 x 800 – Harlan (Payten Hoegh, Megan Anderson, Mercedee Matberry, Emily Juhl) 10:44.31
  • Sprint Medley – Harlan (Kassidy Craig, Courtney Scheffler, Mikayla Evers, Asia Kloewer) 1:54.7
  • Distance Medley – St. Albert (Clare Noethe, Alli Wettengel, Clara Genereaux, Alyssa Carley) 4:43.43
  • Shuttle Hurdle – Harlan ( Allison Bruck, Courtney Scheffler, Whitney Warner, Kylee Hinz) 1:12.14
  • High Jump – Alexis Brockman, Atlantic 4-6
  • Long Jump – Mikayla Evers, Harlan 15-7
  • Shot Put – Asia Sockrider, Lewis Central 33-3
  • Discus – Sidney Svoboda, Atlantic 96-2

 

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Strong thunderstorms possible late Wednesday as cold front rolls in

News, Weather

March 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Forecasters say Iowans may see some severe weather tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon and evening when a cold front arrives and slams into the unseasonably warm air we’re now enjoying. Meteorologist Rod Donavon, at the National Weather Service office in Johnston, says rain showers are being predicted, and that’s not all.

Donavon says, “It’s likely we’re going to have some pretty strong storms, certainly some large hail, up to quarter-size and gusty winds up to 60 or 65 miles per hour, will be the primary severe weather threats with this.” High temperatures during the afternoon tomorrow may climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Donavon says tornadoes are also a possibility late tomorrow when the cold front rolls in.

“We do have some low-level what we call turning of the winds,” Donavon says. “Certainly, that could cause maybe some brief spinups but that will be a secondary threat.” By Thursday, calmer weather should be in store, lasting into the weekend, with high temperatures back down in the 50s and 60s statewide.

(Radio Iowa)

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CECIL KELLER, 84, of Greenfield (Svcs. 4/3/15)

Obituaries

March 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

CECIL KELLER, 84, of Greenfield, died Monday, March 30th,  at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Celebration of Life Services for CECIL KELLER will be held on Friday, April 3, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Stuart-Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Stuart, with a luncheon to immediately follow the service at the church. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the arrangements.

There is no visitation. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials may be directed to the Cecil Keller memorial fund to be established by the family.

CECIL KELLER is survived by:

His daughters – Kathy Keller of Greenfield, and Karen Kwon of San Jose, CA.

His sister – Ethel Handley of Greenfield;

3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, other relatives & friends.

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Olympic Champ Gabby Douglas’ Family to get Reality Show

Sports

March 31st, 2015 by Jim Field

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olympic women’s gymnastics champion Gabrielle Douglas can add another item to her resume: TV star.

The defending all-around gold medalist and her family will be featured in a new Oxygen reality show debuting later this year. The show, which will be co-produced by Douglas and her mother Natalie Hawkins among others, has the working title “Douglas Family Gold.”

The series will follow the 19-year-old’s bid to become the first gymnast in nearly 50 years to repeat as Olympic champion.

Douglas became the first African-American to win the all-around title when she soared to victory at the 2012 London Games as part of the “Fierce Five” that also won the team gold medal.

She returned to training last summer and finished fourth at the Jesolo Cup in Italy last weekend in her first meet in nearly three years.

 

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Chicago Cubs Plan Opening Night Ernie Banks Tribute

Sports

March 31st, 2015 by Jim Field

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and thousands of fans will honor the late Ernie Banks during the team’s season opener against the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend.

The Hall of Famer known as “Mr. Cub” died in January at the age of 83.

A pregame ceremony and moment of silence are planned along with other tributes throughout Sunday night’s game at Wrigley Field.

Banks’ sons, Joey and Jerry, will throw out the ceremonial first pitches and lead the 7th inning stretch.

The Cubs said in a news release Tuesday that the team will wear No. 14 patches on their home and away jerseys all season.

Fans at Sunday’s game will receive commemorative No. 14 pins.

You can hear the game live on KJAN Sunday night with the pre-game show starting at 6:10 pm.

 

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