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King won’t back down, responds to top GOP leader’s rebuke

News

July 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Republican Congressman Steve King says he is “standing firm” in his opposition to amnesty for illegal immigrants, including children who were illegally brought into the country by their parents. House Speaker John Boehner — the top Republican in the House — used his weekly news conference to blast King for saying there are more drug smugglers than high school valedictorians among the kids brought into the U.S. illegally. Boehner called King’s comment “ignorant.” King responded during an appearance on an Omaha radio station, Thursday afternoon.

“Republican leadership should understand if they don’t want this amplified, then don’t amplify it,” King said. King blames “full-time, professional hypervenilators” for stirring up the controversy and King says many of his colleagues are giving him “silent” support. “When you couch the language in such a way that you’re careful not to offend anybody, then nobody’s paying attention either,” King says. “And I intended to offend the drug smugglers and it doesn’t bother my conscience one bit if it is does offend them, but I have no idea why anyone else would be offended.”

A group of undocumented youth who say they were brought into the country by their parents when they were children tried to deliver cantaloupes to King’s congressional office in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. One woman in the group called King’s comment “spiteful” and “racist.” King last week said for every valedictorian who would be eligible for legal status under the so-called DREAM Act, there are a hundred others who have “calves the size of cantaloupes” because they’re hauling 75 pounds of marijuana on their back across the U.S./Mexican border.

King says he’s seen the drug runners with his own eyes as he’s visited the border and met with border patrol agents. “There’s no denying the fact of what I said,” King said “and so they attack the messenger because the facts undermine their DREAMer/amnesty agenda.” King suggested Boehner’s public rebuke is a “strong indication” the Republican House speaker favors some form of immigration reform. Democrats are calling on Boehner to pull King off the House Judiciary Committee, the panel that will first consider any proposed changes in immigration policy. King sent out an email to supporters Thursday afternoon, asking for contributions and accusing critics of twisting his words.

(Radio Iowa/KFAB, Omaha)

Chiefs report to camp with high expectations

Sports

July 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Eric Berry didn’t even allow a question about last season to be asked before cutting off the inquiring mind. There’s no way he was going to relive that nightmare. Instead, the Pro Bowl safety spoke optimistically about what the Kansas City Chiefs can accomplish this season under a new head coach. Berry thinks the pieces are in place for a quick turnaround from a 2-14 record a year ago to a team with playoff aspirations.

Berry was among the veteran players who checked into training camp Thursday on the campus of Missouri Western State University. They joined rookies, quarterbacks and selected veterans who were able to get a head start over the past few days. The Chiefs’ first full-squad workout is today (Friday).

Iowa early News Headlines: Fri., July 26th 2013

News

July 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A new police dog in patrolling the streets of Marshalltown. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports that Raji has joined the police department. The 1½ -year-old is a German shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix from Slovakia.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the shooting of a Sioux City police officer. Jamal Dean changed his plea to guilty at a hearing yesterday and will be sentenced August 9th. Dean earlier had pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and four other charges related to the shooting of officer Kevin McCormick on April 29th. Although his patrol car was riddled with bullets and he was shot in the head, McCormick wasn’t seriously injured and has returned to work.

JANESVILLE, Iowa (AP) — The Bremer county Sheriff’s Office says a Minnesota woman has died in a two-vehicle crash caused by a wrong-way driver in northeast Iowa. The sheriff office says 51-year-old Tracy Lynn Willis of Faribault, Minnesota died in the Wednesday afternoon collision on Highway 218 north of Janesville. The truck driver, 58-year-old Verle Wygle of Waterloo, was taken to a a local hospital.

STORY CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Story City Antique Carousel is still turning after 100 years. KCCI-TV reports the carousel in the city’s North Park was built in New York in 1913. The carousel opens each day at noon until Labor Day. The cost is one dollar per ride.

Cardinals upend Phillies 3-1

Sports

July 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Lynn allowed one run over seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals scored three times in the third in a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Matt Carpenter, Jon Jay and Matt Adams drove in runs for the Cardinals, who have won seven of nine. Philadelphia has lost five in a row, tying a season high. The Phillies also dropped five straight from June 7-12.

St. Louis has the most wins in the majors at 62 and is a season-high 25 games over .500. Lynn (12-5) had dropped four of his previous five decisions and was 3-4 with a 6.32 ERA in his past eight starts.

Audubon County Fair Queen Announced

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 25th, 2013 by admin

A great crowd gathered Thursday (7/25) night at the grandstand at the Audubon County Fairgrounds for the crowning ceremony of the 2013 Audubon County Fair Queen. Nine candidates were vying for the crown including: Teagan Albright, Jan Asberry, Maddie Christensen, Megan Deist, Chansea Nelson, Jayce Nelson, Courtney Rudolph, Amanda Steffes, and Mary Wede.

The candidates attended a meal and interview event on Wednesday, July 17th at the Audubon County Extension Office to determine the winners.  The 2013 Audubon County Fair Queen is Jan Asberry, Daughter of John and Denise Asberry of Exira.  The first runner-up was Chansea Nelson, Daughter of Dave and Trudy Nelson of Exira.  The second runner-up was Maddie Christensen, Daughter of Tom and Teresa Christensen of Audubon.

The royalty were crowned by 2012 Queen Katelyn Asmus and now Jan Asberry will get to compete at the Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant August 6th-10th.  The Audubon County Fair continues through Tuesday, July 30th.

Cass County Fair Royalty Named

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 25th, 2013 by admin

The Cass County Fair King and Queen contest took place on Thursday, July 25th at the Cass County Fairgrounds.  A large crowd waited out some rain at the end of the contest to find out the winners.   The 2013 Cass County Fair King was Tanner Potter of the Griswold Clubsters, son of Brent and Amy Potter.  The Prince was Blake Miller of the Grant Guys and Gals and CAM FFA, son of Gary and Shelly Miller.  Mr. Congeniality went to Clint Hansen of the Grove HOT and Atlantic FFA, son of Mike and Becky Dreager.

The 2013 Cass County Fair Queen title was awarded to Larissa Backhaus of the Griswold Clubsters and Griswold FFA, daughter of Bill and Jenny Backhaus.  Princess was Mikayla Somers of the Bear Grove Blazers, daughter of Guy and Kathy Somers.  Miss Congeniality went to Emily Jacobsen of the Bear Grove Blazers and Atlantic FFA. Emily is  the daughter of Mike Jacobsen and Darla Jacobsen.

Another award handed out was the KJAN/Brownfield Ag News Network Ag Youth Award.  That honor was given to Emily Jacobsen of Atlantic.  The Brownfield Ag News Network and KJAN partner in this award each year to honor outstanding youth and acknowledge their contribution to agriculture in the area.

The Cass County Fair continues through Tuesday, July 30.

Red Man Arrested on Warrant

News

July 25th, 2013 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of 31-year old Tyler Anthony Bond of Red Oak on a violation of Failure to Appear/Failure to Pay Child Support. Bond was transported to the Montgomery County Law Center and his bond has been set at $1,000.

HAZEL EMMA KRUEGER, 84, of Walnut (Svcs. 7-29-2013)

Obituaries

July 25th, 2013 by admin

HAZEL EMMA KRUEGER, 84, of Walnut died Wed., July 24th at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center. Funeral service for HAZEL EMMA KRUEGER will be held at 10:00-a.m. Mon., July 29th in Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00-p.m. Sun., July 28th at the funeral home with family greeting friends from 6:00 to 8:00-p.m.

Burial will be in Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut.

HAZEL EMMA KRUEGER is survived by:

Children:  Lorie Lambrecht of Nebraska City, NE; Jeff (Leanne) Krueger of Walnut; and Julie (Jon) Childs of Ames

Sister:  Evelyn “Sis” Nelsen of Oakland

Brothers:  Delno “Bud” (Betty) Holtz of Avoca and Clarence (Betty Jean) Holtz of Avoca

Brother-in-law:  Melvin (Lola) Hodge of Walnut

Sister-in-law: Ioma (Wilbur) Hubbard of Walnut

Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Cardinals recall Rzepczynski, option Martinez

Sports

July 25th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals recalled Marc Rzepczynski from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, giving them three left-handed relievers. Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez was optioned to Memphis.

The 27-year-old Rzepczynski was demoted to the minors April 29 and was 1-2 with a 3.07 ERA at Memphis while limiting left-handed hitters to a .185 batting average. Rzepczynski appeared in 70 games with St. Louis last season.

The 21-year-old Martinez was the organization’s minor league pitcher of the month in June and is among their top prospects for a future rotation spot. He has a 5.56 ERA in 10 games covering 11 1-3 innings with St. Louis.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9-p.m. for Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene & Guthrie Counties

Weather

July 25th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 443 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES  AUDUBON CARROLL CRAWFORD GREENE and GUTHRIE COUNTIES.

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF…AUDUBON…BOONE…CARROLL…DENISON…GUTHRIE CENTER…JEFFERSON AND WEBSTER CITY.