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Cardinals Reach Deal with LHP Rhodes

Sports

August 12th, 2011 by Jim Field

     ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have bolstered their bullpen for the stretch run by coming to terms with veteran left-hander Arthur Rhodes.  The 41-year-old Rhodes is scheduled to join the Cardinals on Friday prior to the start of three-game series against visiting Colorado. The Cardinals will make a roster move to add Rhodes after
reaching a deal with him Thursday.  Rhodes was released by Texas this week. He went 3-3 with a 4.81 ERA in 32 games for the Rangers. He held left-handed hitters to a
.216 average in 37-at bats.

Pujols Powers Cardinals Past Brewers

Sports

August 12th, 2011 by Jim Field

     ST. LOUIS (AP) – Albert Pujols kicked off a 4-for-4 night with a solo homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.  St. Louis pulled within four games of NL Central-leading Milwaukee, which has won 13 of 15. The Cardinals are the only team to beat the Brewers during their hot streak.  Pujols entered with just five hits in 42 at-bats against the Brewers. He ended the slide with a drive in the first against Yovani Gallardo (13-8), tying him with teammate Lance Berkman for the National League lead with 28 homers. Pujols added two singles off Gallardo, who lasted just five innings.

Cyclones Victorious In First Game In Italy, 96-55

Sports

August 12th, 2011 by Jim Field

OLEGGIO, Italy- The Iowa State men’s basketball team opened the second half on a 23-5 run en route to 96-55 win over Oleggio Basket Thursday evening in Oleggio, Italy.The game was the first of Iowa State’s Italian trip.

The Cyclones struggled at the beginning, holding a 43-32 lead at the half. But the decisive run to begin the second half broke open the game. Scott Christopherson capped off an 11-1 run with a trey to give the Cyclones a 66-37 lead with just over six minutes expired in the second half.

“I thought early on was to be expected,” Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg said. “We hadn’t played in three days and done anything basketball-wise. It took us awhile to get our legs underneath us. But once we got settled down, I was very pleased with the effort. That was one thing that was constant the whole game was how hard we played. We helped each other out on defense and got a lot of deflections and steals which led to some easy fast-break baskets.”

Melvin Ejim was one of five Cyclones in double-figure scoring, tallying a double-double with 14 points and 12 boards. Ejim was 7-of-10 from the floor. Chris Babb led all scorers with 16 points, followed by 14 points from Christopherson. Babb also recorded six steals.

Royce White scored six points on 3-of-5 shooting from the floor. But the Cyclone forward helped out in other ways, grabbing 12 caroms and dishing out a team-high seven assists.

Iowa State didn’t shoot it very well from long-range, going 5-of-22 from beyond the arc. The game featured four 10-minute quarters and a NBA regulation 3-point line.

“The one thing we didn’t do well tonight was shoot the ball well,” Hoiberg said. “If we made our normal shots, we score 110. If we play with this kind of effort and intensity we are going to be fine.”

The Cyclones will play again tomorrow vs. Sondrio All-Stars in Verase. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. CST.

 

Iowa State Statistics
Babb: 16 pts (7-16 fg, 2-8 3fg) 2 reb, 2 asst, 6 stls
Ejim: 14 pts (7-10 fg), 12 reb
Christopherson: 14 pts (6-14 fg, 2-6 3fg), 2 asst
Booker: 12 pts (5-7 fg), 2 reb
Gibson: 11 pts (5-8 fg), 8 reb
Allen: 9 pts (3-9 fg, 1-4 3fg), 2 asst
White: 6 pts (3-5 fg), 12 reb, 7 asst, 4 stls
Palo 5 pts (2-3 fg), 1 reb, 1 asst
Sledge 5 pts (2-2 fg), 1 asst, 1 stl
Railey: 2 pts (1-4 fg), 4 reb, 2 blks
McGee: 2 pts (1-10 fg), 2 reb, 2 asst, 2 stls

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th

Trading Post

August 12th, 2011 by Jim Field

WANTED: All sizes of canning jars.  Call 243-7010.

FOR SALE: 2 hydraulic cylinders, 4 inches around, 3 feet long. $100 for both. 712-304-2587

FOR SALE: Turbo wave oven $60 – google for picture; Gold gym treadmill, 1 yr old, folds up. $300; 2x carpet cleaner $100. 712-254-0166

WANTED: small dog, moped/scooter. 641-742-3263 (Adair)

WANTED: Volleyball net. 712-243-7124

WANTED: Old bricks. 243-7747

WANTED: Antique older wallpaper, open to any color. 712-779-3760

DNR gives direction for flood-damaged grain

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 12th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – State environmental and agricultural officials are beginning to provide guidance to farmers who may have grain damaged by floodwaters along the Missouri River. Officials with the Iowa Department of Agriculture say the floodwaters came up slow enough that most farmers and businesses had time to move their grain. But they say grain that was left behind likely won’t be suitable for animal feed or human consumption. They say it can mold rapidly and contain toxins that are unsafe for livestock and wildlife.

Officials say owners must test the grain and submit a plan to the Iowa Department of Agriculture if they wish to salvage it. Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials say few options exist for disposing of the grain because birds are especially sensitive to toxins in the grain.

LILAGAY KIRKPATRICK, 90, of Casey (svcs 8-13-11)

Obituaries

August 12th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

LILAGAY KIRKPATRICK, 90, of Casey, died Wed., Aug. 10th, at  New Homestead, in the Guthrie Center.  A Funeral Service Tribute for LILAGAY KIRKPATRICK will be held 2-p.m. Sat., Aug. 13th, at the Casey United Methodist Church, in Casey. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.

Visitation for LilaGay Kirkpatrick will  be held at the church, from 1-until 2-pm Saturday (prior to the tribute service), with burial to follow in the Dalmanutha Cemetery.

On line condolences may be left for the family at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Audit: Many Iowa schools not meeting program goals

News

August 12th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa state audit says many school districts have failed to reach the state goal of smaller classes and higher academic achievement. The audit covered fiscal years 2006-2010 of the state’s Early Intervention Block Program, which has spent more than $146 million over that period. The class goal is 17 students for kindergarten through third grade.

The audit report, which was released Thursday, says some districts didn’t have paperwork to verify they had provided help for struggling students. Iowa Department of Education officials say that the class-size goal was merely that: a goal. The officials say the program gives districts some discretion on spending.

Atlantic man arrested for criminal mischief

News

August 12th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

An Atlantic man was arrested Wednesday on a charge of Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. Atlantic Police said Thursday, 24-year old Justin Knutsen was brought to the Cass County Jail and held, pending an appearance before the magistrate.

Drug arrests in Red Oak

News

August 12th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday, two Red Oak residents were arrested this week, on drug charges. 25-year old Robert Beals, of Red Oak, was taken into custody Tuesday, and charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana, 4th offense, and, a valid warrant out of Montgomery County. Beals was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 bond.

And, a registered child care provider in Red Oak was arrested Wednesday, following a search warrant executed at her residence on Highland Avenue. 47-year old Candace Johnson was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released on a citation, and ordered to appear later in magistrate court.

Harkin Announces Over $750,000 to Repair Damaged Railroads in Iowa

News

August 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today (Thursday) announced that the state will receive $773,353 in grants for the repair and rehabilitation of flood damaged railroad infrastructure.  The funds come from the Iowa Department of Transportation through the Flood Damage Restoration for the Iowa River Railroad Program. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds transportation initiatives.

The railroad repairs include debris removal, track regulation, bridge reconstruction, aligning and surfacing caused by flood damage. The funds will be used to reimburse short line and regional rails in the following counties:  Adair, Cass, Dallas, Des Moines, Hardin, Iowa, Jasper, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Pottawattamie, and Poweshiek.

“Three years ago, devastating floods hit Iowa causing destruction across our state, including severe damage to our railway system,” said Harkin.  “These railroads are crucial to the safe and efficient movement of goods between Iowa communities and to places outside of our state, as well as critical to growing our economy.”