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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., June 7th 2016

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June 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It’s primary day in Iowa, and voters in the state that kicked off the presidential nominating season now are set to choose general election candidates for state offices. The top contest on the primary ballot Tuesday is the Democratic race to choose a challenger for longtime Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley. Candidates also are seeking primary victories in three of Iowa’s four congressional districts and legislative races.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Three days after Gov. Terry Branstad called a proposed higher education tuition increase too big, the board governing Iowa’s public universities released a plan Monday that would make it even bigger for some students. The revised Board of Regents proposal would generate $1.2 million in additional revenue by targeting University of Iowa engineering and business school students for larger hikes than their classmates in the coming school year.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sioux City has approved a 6.65 percent water rate increase over the next three years, beginning July 1. The Sioux City Journal reports that the City Council voted 3-2 to approve the water hike Monday. Under the plan, the average residential water customer would pay an additional $2.27 per month in the first year, $2.39 in the second year and $2.57 in the third year.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A man convicted of murder in the fatal shooting a woman in a Coralville mall has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. The Iowa City Press Citizen reports that a judge on Monday handed over the sentence for 23-year Alexander Kozak. A jury in April found Kozak guilty of killing 20-year-old Andrea Farrington at the Coral Ridge Mall on June 12, 2015.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7th

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June 7th, 2016 by Jim Field

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Despite criticism, plan would make Iowa tuition hike bigger

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June 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Days after Gov. Terry Branstad called a proposed tuition increase too big, the board governing Iowa’s public universities released a change that would make it even bigger for some students. A revised Board of Regents plan would hit University of Iowa engineering and business school students with larger tuition hikes and generate $1.2 million more in revenue in the coming school year.

The plan maintains a $300 across-the-board hike for undergraduate students at the schools who are state residents. That’s on top of a $200 increase already approved in December for University of Iowa students. The new plan would further increase tuition by $200 for second-year students who are in the UI business and engineering schools. For upperclassmen in those colleges, tuition would rise by an extra $350 or more.

2 people arrested on drug charges Monday, in Cass County

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June 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s deputies in Cass County arrested two people on drug charges, Monday (today). 30-year old Deborah Kaye Olson, a homeless person, and 42-year old Ty Matthew Thompson, of Gillman, IA, were arrested on felony charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine over 5 grams, and simple misdemeanor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, charges.

(update 6/7) – Both subjects were transported to the Cass County Jail where they remain held on $100,000 bond each.

(Update) 2 from Council Bluffs arrested after Cass County pursuit

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June 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our earlier report, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office says two people from Pottawattamie County were arrested following a pursuit early this (Monday) morning. The chase began at around 12:50 at 550th Street and White Pole Road (near State Radio), and ended at Exit 46 near Walnut. Deputies arrested 23-year old Jennifer Rose Passarelli, of Council Bluffs, on a felony charge of Falsifying Public Documents, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Interference with Official Acts (Simple). 37-year old Nicholas Thomas Rohrberg, also from Council Bluffs, was also arrested on a felony charge of Falsifying Public Documents, and and Interference with Official Acts.

(Update 6/7) – Passarelli remains held in the Cass County Jail on $6,300 bond; Rohrberg remains held on $5,300 bond. The incident remains under investigation.

Cardinals option Wong to Memphis

Sports

June 6th, 2016 by admin

The Cardinals optioned second baseman Kolten Wong to Memphis (AAA) following Sunday night’s 6-3 win over San Francisco.  The move opens up space on the team’s 25-man active roster for the anticipated activation off the disabled list of infielder Jhonny Peralta.

Wong, 25, appeared in 49 games, starting 35, with St. Louis this season, batting .222 (28-126).

Peralta injured his left thumb on March 5 during a Spring Training game and underwent surgery shortly after to repair ligament damage.  He played nine games during an injury rehabilitation assignment with stops in Single-A Peoria (five games, 3-for-13), Double-A Springfield (one game, 0-for-2) and High-A Palm Beach (three games, 3-for-11).

Family Fun in the Kitchen 06-04-2016

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

June 6th, 2016 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about making Caramel Rolls.

“Slick as a Whistle” Caramel Rolls—adapted from thefarmersbetterhalf.blogspot.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 package frozen cinnamon rolls (12 rolls in a package but will only use 4 for this recipe)
  • 6 T. butter
  • ½ c. ice cream (I used Vanilla Bean.)
  • ¾ c. brown sugar
  • ¾ c. white sugar
  • Optional: ½ c. chopped or halved pecans

Method:

Spray an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Place 4 frozen rolls in pan.

In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt together butter, ice cream, and sugars. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in optional pecans. Pour over rolls. Spray one side of a piece of plastic wrap with nonstick spray. Place spray side down over pan. Allow rolls to proof according to method chosen on back of frozen cinnamon roll bag.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly brown. If using an Insta-Read thermometer, temperature should register 195-200 degrees when inserted into the rolls in the middle of the pan. Remove pan from oven. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes. Place a cookie sheet or sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper on the counter to catch excess caramel drips when rolls are cooling. Put cooling rack on this. Invert pan on to cooling rack. Allow rolls to cool.

Yields: 4 caramel rolls

Miss NiNi

Caramel Rolls 1 Caramel Rolls 2 Caramel Rolls 3

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Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

June 6th, 2016 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about making an omelette in a bag.

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Iowa Baseball Coaches Association Weekly Rankings 06-06-2016

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June 6th, 2016 by admin

2016 IHSBCA Baseball Rankings
June 5 Rankings

Class 4A (Record on June 5)

1.    Iowa City, West (7-2)
2.    Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines (5-0)
3.    Valley, West Des Moines (3-1)
4.    Cedar Rapids, Prairie (9-0)
5.    Cedar Rapids, Jefferson (5-3)
6.    Johnston (7-1)
7.    Urbandale (6-2)
8.    Cedar Rapids, Kennedy (7-2)
9.    Mason City (7-2)
10.  Waukee (4-2)

Others:

Lewis Central (5-2); Cedar Falls (5-2); Ankeny Centennial (3-1); Muscatine (8-2); Fort Dodge (4-4)

Class 3A (Record on June 5)

1.      Pella (7-1)
2.      Harlan (6-2)
3.      Wahlert, Dubuque (8-2)
4.      Davenport, Assumption (5-2)
5.      Central DeWitt (7-2)
6.      Fairfield (6-2)
7.      Sergeant Bluff-Luton (6-3)
8.      Saydel (7-0)
9.      Boone (7-1)
10.   Estherville Lincoln Central (9-0)

Others:

Vinton-Shellsburg (4-4); Benton Community (7-3); Waverly-Shell Rock (3-3); Mount Vernon (4-4); Dallas Center-Grimes (2-4)

Class 2A (Record on June 5)

1.      Clear Lake (7-1)
2.      Wilton (12-0)
3.      New Hampton (7-2)
4.      Hinton (4-1)
5.      Treynor (5-1)
6.      Monticello (6-1)
7.      Van Meter (5-0)
8.      Roland-Story (8-2)
9.      Northeast, Goose Lake (6-3)
10.   Beckman, Dyersville (5-3)

Others:

Mediapolis (5-2); Dike-New Hartford (9-0); Pleasantville (4-3); Southeast Valley (6-3); Saint Ansgar (6-2)

 

Class 1A (Record on June 5)

1.      Newman Catholic, Mason City (6-2)
2.      Don Bosco, Gilbertville (9-1)
3.      West Sioux, Hawarden (7-0)
4.      Coon Rapids-Bayard (6-2)
5.      Martensdale-St. Mary’s (6-0)
6.      Alburnett (7-2)
7.      North Linn (10-3)
8.      Jesup (6-1)
9.      Lawton-Bronson (8-1)
10.   St. Mary’s, Remsen (3-2)     

Others:

St. Edmond, Fort Dodge (5-2); Akron-Westfield (8-2); North Tama (6-2); BGM, Brooklyn (6-2); Glidden-Ralston (6-4); Audubon (6-1)

Atlantic woman arrested on drug charge in Adair County

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June 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports a Cass County woman was arrested on a drug charge, Saturday evening, in Adair. 45-year old Georgenia Renay Chamberlin, of Atlantic, was arrested at around 5-p.m. for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was also cited for Driving While Suspended and not having insurance. Chamberlin was released Sunday afternoon on a $1,000 cash bond. (Her arrest report also listed a residence in Wiota.)

A man whose address was formerly listed as being in Stuart, but recently homeless, was arrested May 30th in Stuart, on three warrants for Violation of Probation. Sheriff Vandewater said 47-year old Kevin Eugene Stark was being held in the Adair County Jail on $5,000 bond.

A man from Adel was arrested on numerous charges May 31st in Greenfield. Vandewater says 35-year old Bobby Joe Lee Mumford faces charges that include: Trespass causing more than $200 damage; Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree (for damaging a pickup); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Meth pipe) and a Prescription Drug violation; Driving While Barred for being an Habitual Offender; Burglary to a motor vehicle (entering a pickup), and Child Endangerment. Mumford was later released on $2,000 bond.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office says also, 47-year old John Elsworth Schildberg, of Casey, was arrested Friday morning on two warrants for Failure to appear, on charges he failed to report the harvesting of a deer or turkey, and restrictions on taking game deer and turkey. Schildberg was later released from custody on his own recognizance.

Others arrested in Adair County over the past week, include: Manuel Jesus Mayancela-Carchi, of Perry, for failure to hold fishing licenses and throwing litter; Zachary Linn Britcher, of Cedar Rapids, for Driving While License Suspended; Zachary Eugene DeCamp, of Dallas Center, and William Joseph Mumford, of Des Moines, for Trespassing; Mikisha Nicole Williams, of Des Moines, for Possession of a Controlled Substance; Barrett Martin Driskill, of Afton, for Domestic Abuse Assault/2nd offense.