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Ex-Ravens McClain, Gregg Welcomed to Kansas City

Sports

August 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

     ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – Todd Haley remembers watching Kelly Gregg stuff the Kansas City Chiefs’ vaunted rush attack. He has vivid memories of punishing fullback Le’Ron McClain clearing the way for Ray Rice.  So when both players became available during free agency, the Kansas City head coach was on board with signing them. And now,
just a few short months after helping the Baltimore Ravens eliminate the Chiefs from the playoffs, the veteran duo is being counted on to help them get back.  McClain, a two-time Pro Bowl fullback, says he’s coming in to do anything he can to help the team win.  That’s precisely the attitude that Haley expects.

Legendary Coach Paterno Injured

Sports

August 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Penn State says coach Joe Paterno is undergoing medical tests on his right arm and hip at a hospital after a player ran into him during practice on Sunday. The school announced yesterday that Paterno walked away from the collision with a receiver who was running a route. The 84-year-old says he’s “fine” and expects to be back on the practice field “soon.”  Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, Penn State director of athletic medicine, said in a statement that it doesn’t appear surgery will be required. The school said Paterno could be released in the next 24 hours.  A person familiar with the team says doctors are evaluating Paterno’s shoulder and pelvis but there is no firm diagnosis on the extent of the injuries.  Paterno is entering his 46th season as Penn State’s head coach and is the winningest coach in the history of major college football with 401 victories.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th

Trading Post

August 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: a pair of girls Track shoes, size 8, never been worn The brand is Asics. Asking $60.  Call 243-2538.

Rural Griswold woman dies in rollover accident (Updated 10:35-a.m.)

News

August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our earler reports about a fatal accident this morning just west of the Cass/Pottawattamie County line, Pott County Chief Deputy Jim Matthei says the victim of the crash has been identified as 21-year old Kayleen Amos, of rural Griswold. Matthei says the woman was traveling north on Contrail Avenue at around 6-a.m., when she lost control of the 2002 Ford F-250 pickup she was driving.

The vehicle entered the west ditch and rolled over, coming to rest in a corn field. Amos, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident, which remains under invetigation,  happened just north of Highway 92.

Adair County BOS to meet Tuesday

News

August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday morning (Aug. 9th) in Greenfield, to canvass the votes from last Wednesday’s Special Local Option Sales Tax Election. The canvass is expected to begin at 9:15-a.m.

The Board will also hear from the Redistricting Committee, which will present the current plan, and proposed redistricting and new precinct proposals. Afterward the Board is expected to set the date for a public hearing on the matter.

Then, at 10-a.m., the Adair County Board of Supervisors will hear from John Hansen, with Midwest Construction Consultants, with regard to communication phones, and data-wire bids, change orders, and an update on the Adair County Public Safety Center.

The meeting begins at 9-a.m., in the Supervisor’s board room at the courthouse, in Greenfield.

Atlantic School Board to meet this evening

News

August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet this evening, at the High School. On their agenda for the session, is an update on the Middle School renovation project, from Jerry Purdy, with the Design Alliance Architectural firm.

They’ll also act on approving resignations, and, other administrative matters.

The meeting takes place in the high school media center, beginning at 7:30-p.m.

Atlantic P&Z to meet this evening

News

August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Planning and Zoning Commission will meet this evening in the council’s chambers at City Hall, to review matters before them. That includes the site plans for the Atlantic Middle School renovation, and Ed’s Lawn Equipment expansion.

The Commission will also discuss a comprehensive review and update of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Their meeting begins at 5:30-p.m.

AXEL THOMAS ANDREASEN, 64, of W.Dsm & formerly of Menlo (svcs 8-11-11)

Obituaries

August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

AXEL THOMAS ANDREASEN, 64, of West Des Moines (& formerly of Menlo), died Sun., Aug. 7th, at Iowa Methodist Hospital. A funeral service tribute for AXEL ANDREASEN will be held 10-a.m. Thu., Aug. 11th, at the All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 5-8pm Wed., Aug. 10th, with burial to follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be may to a fund established in his name.

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com

STAN EWOLDT, 79, of Manning (svcs 8-12-11)

Obituaries

August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

STAN EWOLDT, 79, of Manning, died Mon., Aug. 8th. Funeral services for STAN EWOLDT will be held 11-a.m. Fri. Aug. 12th, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 4-p.m. Thu., Aug. 11th.

Burial will be in the Hayes Township Cemetery, near Westside.

STAN EWOLDT is survived by:

His sister-in-law – Verna Ewoldt, of Harlan.

His nieces and nephews.

Suspect charged in 2001 western IA shooting to ask for bond

News

August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

SAC CITY, Iowa (AP) – A woman charged with shooting and killing a man in her western Iowa home in 2001 is expected in court for a bond hearing.

Tracey Ann Richter-Roberts is scheduled to appear in Sac County court today (Tuesday) to ask a judge to set conditions that could allow for her release. She’s been held without bond since she was arrested in Omaha last month in the 10-year-old case. Authorities say Richter-Roberts planned and carried out the 2001 shooting death of 20-year-old Dustin Wehde. Richter-Roberts claimed she shot Wehde in self-defense after he and another man invaded her home – a claim authorities now say is false.

Authorities arrested Richter-Roberts after finding new evidence, which they have declined to describe. Sac County Attorney Ben Smith says he’ll oppose the request for bond.