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Chiefs sign veteran safety Tyvon Branch to 1-year deal

Sports

March 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs have signed veteran safety Tyvon Branch to a one-year deal, helping to solidify a position that could be thinned out considerably by free agency. Kansas City is already poised to play without Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry, who is undergoing treatment for lymphoma. Fellow safeties Kurt Coleman and Ron Parker are free agents.

The 28-year-old Branch has been solid when he’s healthy, but injuries have kept him from appearing in just five games over the past two seasons. He’s spent his entire seven-year career with AFC West rival Oakland, making 461 tackles, eight sacks and four interceptions.

The Chiefs already have been busy in free agency, restructuring deals with linebacker Tamba Hali and defensive tackle Mike DeVito, and agreeing to terms with wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.

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ISU AD Jamie Pollard Recovering After Heart Attack

Sports

March 10th, 2015 by Jim Field

Iowa State University issued this statement today on Jamie Pollard’s condition:

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard was taken by ambulance Monday afternoon to Allen Hospital in Waterloo. He suffered a heart attack while watching his daughters compete in the Girls Varsity Invitational track meet on the UNI Campus.

Pollard spent Monday night in the hospital for observation and treatment. He remains hospitalized at Allen today.

Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Iowa State President Steven Leath has appointed Senior Associate Athletics Director David Harris the acting AD while Pollard recuperates.

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Atlantic Chamber – Fraud Alert: Stolen purse

News

March 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department has informed the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce about a purse that was stolen at around 5:15-a.m. today (Tuesday). The Chamber is warning its member businesses not to take any checks or credit cards with the name Karla Michael. If you receive a check, credit card or debit card with the name Karla Michael on it, contact Atlantic Police Depot at 712-243-3512.

Details about the checks and credit cards:

Checks: Karla Michael Iowa State Savings Bank, Lenox, IA
Debit Card: Karla Michael US Bank
Debit Card: Karla Michael PCSB Bank
Credit Card: Karla Michael Capital One

 

 

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RAY EUKEN, 88, of Cumberland (Svcs. 3/14/15)

Obituaries

March 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

RAY EUKEN, 88, of Cumberland, died Mon., March 9th, at the Heritage House, in Atlantic. Funeral services for RAY EUKEN will be held 11-a.m. Sat., March 14th, at the 1st Lutheran Church, south of Wiota. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

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Open visitation will be held Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm at the Roland Funeral Home.

A visitation with the family will be held 1 hour prior to the service Saturday, at the 1st Lutheran Church, south of Wiota. Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the 1st Lutheran Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the First Lutheran Church.

RAY EUKEN is survived by:

His Wife – Ardath Euken.

His sons – Roger (Rita) Euken, of Cumberland; Randy (Jill) Euken, of Lewis, & Russ (Jolene) Euken, of Clear Lake.

6 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren.

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Backyard and Beyond 03-10-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

March 10th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Pastor Matt Anderson of the Harvest Family Church in Audubon about Living Free.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 10th

Trading Post

March 10th, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 1999 Chrysler LHS, in good condition, 72,000 miles, all electric, heated leather seas, plus additional set of 4 studded tires on rims. $3,500.00. 712-243-7754 OR 712-249-6876 after 5:00 pm.

FOR SALE: Mitchell arm chairs with casters, fabric seat & back with memory foam, solid oak arms and legs, never been used, brand new! $500 obo. 712-249-5995.

FOR SALE:  20 antique cars and trucks, 1/8 scale vehicles on pedestals.  Call 712-790-1841 in Carroll.

FOR SALE:  Football album with 540 cards.  These are in excellent condition!  Call 712-790-1841 in Carroll.

FOR SALE:  Baseball album with 360 cards, including: Willie Mays, Ted Williams, Nolan Ryan, Babe Ruth, etc.  Call 712-790-1841 in Carroll.

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Iowa inmate who’d left work release center back in custody

News

March 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A prison official says an Iowa work release inmate who’s been on the loose since Jan. 1st has been apprehended. Corrections Department Assistant Director Fred Scaletta said Tuesday that Timothy Denney was caught somewhere in Nebraska. Denney was placed on escaped status after he didn’t return to the work release center in Sioux City on New Year’s Day.

Denney was sentenced in August 2004 to 15 years in prison on convictions for robbery and going armed with intent. He’d been transferred to work release on Oct. 8.

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Shelby County Fire Danger is MODERATE this week (3/9-12)

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Shelby County is entering its Spring Fire Season. Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Seivert says there is an abundance of dead material that is in the process of fully drying out. With limited access to fields due to thawing conditions, Seivert says they are going to start their bi-weekly updates to our Fire Danger Boards. Updates are Tuesday, and Thursday of each week.  From now through Thursday, Seivert is asking local businesses and fire departments to place their “Fire Danger” Boards into the MODERATE category. The next update on fire conditions will be Thursday morning.

Shelby County has four color coded distinct levels:

LOW – You are asked to call in and report your burning projects to dispatch at 712-755-2124, and notify your local Fire Chief.
Moderate – You are asked to call in and report your burning projects to dispatch at 712-755-2124, and notify your local Fire Chief. Timing for burns should be morning, or evening hours and extinguished by dark unless authorized by Fire Chief due to possible impacts to roads and health from smoke. Burns must be monitored at all times.
High – Burning of any kind is restricted unless approval is received from local Fire Chief. Controlled burns that are not reported will result in Fire Department being dispatched, and fires extinguished if determined to be un-safe. Please call 712-755-2124 with questions.
Extreme – Burning is prohibited, unless you have a signed permit from the local Fire Chief. Fires on Extreme days can grow rapidly and pose a risk to the Health and Safety of the Community. Citations can be issued if burning without permission.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency at 712-755-2124.

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Frontier Airlines says it won’t be returning to Sioux City

News

March 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Frontier Airlines has confirmed that it won’t be resuming service at the Sioux City airport. In October the company stopped its Denver service from Sioux Gateway Airport. In a statement Monday, Frontier said it had relied on connecting passengers flowing through Denver, but it now is focused on city-to-city service. The airline says Sioux City doesn’t fit into that business strategy.

Sioux Gateway’s only carrier is American Airlines, which offers two daily flights to and from O’Hare in Chicago. Airport officials have said they’re seeking other airlines to offer Sioux City service.

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(Podcast) 8-a.m. KJAN News, 3/10/2015

News, Podcasts

March 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

With Ric Hanson.

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