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Woman arrested after alleged road rage incident Sunday night on I-80

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August 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A woman on a Harley Davidson trike (motorcycle) was arrested late Sunday night after an alleged road rage incident. According to scanner traffic, a woman on the three-wheeled cycle pulled up next to another motorist near the 60-miler marker on Interstate 80 eastbound, at around 11:40-p.m, and allegedly displayed a gun.

The woman was observed a short time later walking on the I-80 overpass to Highway 71. An Iowa State Patrol Trooper reported the woman was in possession of a gun when he approached her. The woman was taken into custody without incident, just before midnight, and brought to the Cass County Jail. No other information is currently available.

Smoke released from hospital; resting at home

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart has been released from the hospital and is resting at home. His team, Stewart-Haas Racing, tweeted the news on Sunday night: “TonyStewart is out of the hospital & resting as comfortably as he can at home. Thx for the thoughts & prayers.” The tweet closed with a “SmokeWillRise” hashtag. Stewart broke his right leg in two places last Monday night in a sprint car race in Iowa and is out indefinitely after two surgeries to repair the damage.

A five-time winner at Watkins Glen International, Stewart missed race Sunday, snapping his streak of 521 consecutive Cup starts and dropping him six spots to 17th in the Sprint Cup standings. Max Papis drove Stewart’s No. 14 Chevrolet and finished 15th. Several drivers had stickers on their cars honoring Stewart with the message: “Get Well Smoke 14.” The team is expected to name a replacement driver for Stewart as early as Monday.

4 injured during rollover Sunday evening near State Radio

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Four people were injured during a rollover accident on Highway 6 north of Lewis Sunday night. The accident happened at around 9:25-p.m. just west of the Iowa State Patrol Communications Center. All four subjects were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. One was later flown to an Omaha trauma center by helicopter. No other details were available late Sunday night.

(Update 1:15-a.m.) Man from Canada injured during semi rollover in Cass County Sunday night

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol reports a truck driver from Ontario, Canada was injured late Sunday night, when, for reasons unknown, the 2003 International semi he was driving left Interstate 80 westbound in Cass County, and rolled into the median at the 57-mile marker (Olive Street exit). 46-year old George McClintic was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic following the crash, which occurred at around 10:49-p.m.

Crash scene photo. (Courtesy Mike Kennon/Cass County Emergency Management Agency

Crash scene photo. (Courtesy Mike Kennon/Cass County Emergency Management Agency

McClintic was trapped in the cab of the semi, which was nearly crushed. I-80 westbound was blocked while authorities rerouted traffic up the exit ramp and around the crash site.

The accident remains under investigation.

Cardinals avoid sweep, beat Cubs 8-4

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pete Kozma singled home the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals ended a four-game losing streak, beating the Chicago Cubs 8-4 and avoiding a sweep. Matt Carpenter and Allen Craig each had three hits and drove in a run. Jon Jay and David Freese both drove in two runs, though they only had one hit between them. The Cardinals dropped five of six to begin a 10-game homestand.

Edward Mujica worked the last two innings for his 31st save in 33 chances, overcoming Starlin Castro’s leadoff double in the eighth while working with a one-run cushion.

George, Miller lead revamped LB corps for Iowa St.

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State had the luxury of leaning on one of nation’s best linebacker duos of Jake Knott and A.J. Klein for the past three years. Both are now in the NFL, and how the Cyclones fill their void may be crucial to their success in 2013.

Iowa State has to replace a pair of first-team All-Big 12 performers from the same position group. Knott and Klein were the centerpiece of coordinator Wally Burnham’s defense — and both were capable of game-changing plays.

The Cyclones will instead rely on senior captain Jeremiah George, who was selected to the Butkus Award watch list, and junior Jevohn Miller.

Chiefs return to camp without No. 1 pick Fisher

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs returned to practice on Sunday without right tackle Eric Fisher, the No. 1 overall pick who hurt his right shoulder in their preseason opener. Fisher also hurt his left thumb in Friday night’s game in New Orleans, briefly leaving the sideline to get it taped up. But coach Andy Reid said after the team returned to training camp that Fisher missed practice because of a separate shoulder injury.

Reid said it was a muscle injury and didn’t expect Fisher to be out long. The Chiefs offense struggled throughout the workout at Missouri Western as they got ready to play their first home preseason game Friday night against San Francisco. On several occasions, the group didn’t even get a play off before a whistle was blown.

Atlantic School Board meets Monday evening

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Community School District’s (ACSD’s) Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening, at the High School. During their session which begins at 7:30-p.m. in the Media Center, the Board will hear special presentations from: Erik Miller, with regard to the FFA; Derek Bair, who will talk about the Career Technical Education curriculum, and, Jerry Purdy with Design Alliance, with regard to progress on renovations at the Atlantic Middle School.

Action items on the Board’s agenda will include approval of: The 1st reading of Board Policies (Series 100); An amendment to the 2013-2014 District Testing Calendar; Lisa Munsey as a mentor at the Middle School; An FFA trip to the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY; the ACSD Special Education Service Delivery Plan; The purchase of lunchroom tables for Washington Elementary; and approval of lighting and electric bids for the AHS Auditorium lighting project.

Near the end of the meeting, the Atlantic Board of Education will discuss staffing matters including a School Administration Manager (SAM) position with the CAM School District. During the CAM School Board’s meeting on June 24th, Superintendent Steve Pelzer said he having discussions with neighboring districts to see about sharing a SAM.  The individual could be an assistant to a principal, working with discipline and other issues, and could help with state reporting.  Pelzer said there are sharing incentives available to each district of over $60,000.

The Atlantic  Board will also discuss a SAM position at Washington, and having an At-Risk Advocate for the Level 3 (Behavioral Center) program. In addition, the Board will discuss an administrators Performance Incentive Pay plan, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).

1 killed, 1 injured in Central IA accident

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

One Des Moines resident died and another was injured during a motorcycle accident Saturday night in Central Iowa’s Warren County. The Iowa State Patrol says a 2008 Harley Davidson operated by 63-year old Everett Faux (say “f”oh”), of Des Moines, was traveling north on Interstate 35 near the 63 mile marker at around 9:45-p.m., when the machine went out of control. It toppled onto its side a skidded down the road before coming to rest on the roadway.

Faux was transported by helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. His passenger, 62-year old Laura Faux, also of Des Moines, was pronounced dead at the scene.

2 killed, 3 injured in eastern IA crash Saturday

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August 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Two people were killed and three others were injured during a crash that occurred in eastern Iowa’s Johnson County. The Iowa State Patrol says the driver of one the vehicles left the scene following the crash, and has not been found. Officials said the accident happened at around 7:20-p.m., just east of Tiffin on Highway 6, at the intersection with Jasper Avenue.

Authorities say full-sized 1995 Chevy pickup ran a stop sign at the intersection and struck an eastbound SUV on the driver’s side. Killed in the crash was the driver of the SUV, 48-year old Troy Liddell, and a passenger 50-year old Kelly Rae Liddell.Troy was wearing his seat belt, while Kelly was not. Both were from North Liberty. Kelly’s husband, 50-year old Todd Liddell, along with Troy Liddell’s 48-year old old wife Martha, also from North Liberty, were injured.The Patrol says Todd was wearing a seat belt, while Martha was not.

A passenger in the pickup, 31-year old Juan Castillo-Moreno, was also injured. Troy and Kelly Liddell died at the scene. The rest of the crash victims were transported to the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City.