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Butler rallies to beat Drake 20-13

Sports

November 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) – Matt Shiltz had 287 total yards and two touchdowns, Jon Treloar kicked two field goals and Butler rallied to beat Drake 20-13 on Saturday. Trailing 10-3 at halftime, Shiltz tied it at 10 in the third quarter with a 1-yard TD pass to Zack Wolfe.

Drake pulled ahead 13-10 after Josh Lee’s second 30-yard field goal, but Butler took the lead for good in the fourth after Shiltz hit Marquese Martin-Hayes on a 14-yard scoring pass. Shiltz ran 21 times for 60 yards for Butler (6-4, 4-3 Pioneer) and was 19-of-28 passing for 227 yards.

Drake’s Cody Thibault threw an 18-yard TD pass to Michael Hudson in the second quarter, a score that was set up by John Huginin’s recovery of a fumble by Shiltz. Thibault was 16 of 27 for 175 yards passing with an interception for the Bulldogs (4-6, 3-4).

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2 arrests Saturday in Montgomery County

News

November 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County report two arrests took place Saturday. Red Oak Police arrested 24-year old Kiley Brian Caron, of Red Oak, at around 9:45-p.m., on charges of Domestic Abuse Assault and Interference with Official Acts. Caron was transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held without bond pending an appearance before a magistrate.

And, at around 7:20-p.m., Saturday, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21-year old Cody Benjamin Carrol Johnson, of Stanton, on a Page County warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault. Johnson was turned over to the Page County Sheriff’s Office and held on a $300 cash bond.

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High School Football Championship Schedule (11/19-20)

Sports

November 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Thursday (11/19/2015)

CLASS 3A: Norwalk vs Pella at UNI-Dome @ 7:06 PM

CLASS A: Akron-Westfield vs Gladbrook-Reinbeck at UNI-Dome @ 1:36 PM

CLASS 8: Don Bosco, Gilbertville vs Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn at UNI-Dome @ 10:06 AM

Friday (11/20/2015)

CLASS 4A: Cedar Rapids, Kennedy vs Dowling Catholic, WDM at UNI-Dome @ 7:06 PM

CLASS 2A: Mount Vernon vs Spirit Lake at UNI-Dome @ 2:06 PM

CLASS 1A: Regina, Iowa City vs Western Christian, Hull at UNI-Dome @ 11:06 AM

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Weather forecast for Cass & area Counties, 11/15/15

Weather

November 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Early This Morning: Clear. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Today: Sunny until late afternoon then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy. High in the lower 60s. South wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers before midnight. Showers after midnight. Low in the upper 40s. South wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of showers near 100 percent.

Monday: Cloudy. Showers likely through mid morning…then a chance of showers in the late morning and afternoon. Breezy. High in the mid 50s. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Monday Night: Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Low in the lower 50s. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Tuesday: Showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning…then showers likely and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. High in the lower 60s. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Colder. Low in the lower 40s.

Wednesday: Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Cooler. High in the lower 50s.

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Service providers fear fee cuts under Medicaid privatization

News

November 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The plan to privatize Iowa’s Medicaid services beginning in January includes a new payment scheme that cuts reimbursements for some organizations helping people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities. Some care providers say the loss is enough to force smaller organizations to close, leaving the people they serve scrambling to find services.

Mental health centers and organizations providing services for people with physical or intellectual disabilities say the Iowa Department of Human Services new payment plan is unworkable for some. A mental health center in Creston expects to lose $150,000 and a nonprofit provider in Burlington faces a loss of about $168,000.

The DHS says the new pay structure simplifies reimbursements and is not intended to cut payments. The agency says it will work with providers facing lower reimbursements.

 

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No. 8 Iowa holds off Minnesota 40-35

Sports

November 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — LeShun Daniels rushed for a career-high 195 yards and three touchdowns and Number 8 Iowa held off Minnesota 40-35 on Saturday night to start 10-0 for the first time in school history. C.J. Beathard threw for 213 yards and ran for two touchdowns for the Hawkeyes (10-0, 6-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP).

Iowa can now clinch the Big Ten West and a spot in the league title game with a win over Purdue next week. Gophers running back Shannon Brooks threw a 42-yard TD pass to Drew Wolitarsky and ran one in from 3 yards out in the final 5:32. But Daniels scored from 51 yards out with 2:01 left, and Minnesota’s onside kick with 1:16 to go squirted out of bounds.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., Nov. 15, 2015

News

November 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is defending her campaign contributions from Wall Street by invoking her work to help the financial sector rebuild after the September 11th attacks, raising eyebrows among her Democratic challengers and Republicans alike. During Saturday’s second Democratic debate in Des Moines, Clinton was put on the defensive by rival Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders when he said Wall Street had been the major contributor to her campaigns. Clinton’s other debate opponent, former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, called it a “gaffe.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders says the business model of Wall Street is “fraud.” Sanders is challenging Hillary Rodham Clinton on her ties to Wall Street as he promises to aggressively take on the nation’s largest banks.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — The city of Mason City has announced five finalists to fill the role of police chief after current Chief Mike Lashbrook announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. The Globe Gazette reports that residents will get the chance to meet the finalists and their spouses during an open house Monday evening at City Hall.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa River Trail between Benton Street and Myrtle Drive in Iowa City will be closed to allow repairs to be made to a storm sewer in the area. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that weather permitting, the closure will begin Monday. Officials anticipate both the trail and parking lot will reopen by December 1st.

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MELVA CASEY, 95, of Massena (Svcs. 11/17/15)

Obituaries

November 14th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MELVA CASEY, 95, of Massena, died Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Society in Fontanelle. A Funeral Mass for MELVA CASEY will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Massena. Steen Funeral Home in Massena has the arrangements,

Open Visitation: Will be held on Monday, November 16th, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena. Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Victoria Township Cemetery, south of Massena. A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial. h

Memorials: To the Melva Casey memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

MELVA CASEY is survived by:

Her daughters – Patricia Hohn (Dennis), of Stuart, Iowa; Rose Holste (Louis), of Massena, Mary Juhler (Ron), of Waukee, Iowa.

Her son – John C. Casey (Diane) of Cumberland, Iowa

Her sister – Mildred Stapleton, of the Good Samaritan Center, in Fontanelle.

Her son-in-law: Jack Wayne Brown of Fontanelle.

24 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren

Her sister-in-law: Donna Casey of Massena,

and many treasured nieces and nephews.

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No. 5 Oklahoma State rallies for 35-31 victory

Sports

November 14th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Backup quarterback J.W. Walsh threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Carr with 3:06 left Saturday, giving No. 5 Oklahoma State a 35-31 victory over Iowa State and keeping the unbeaten Cowboys in playoff contention. Oklahoma State (10-0, 7-0 Big 12) trailed 24-7 and 31-21 before rallying for a victory that was short on style points but still critical.

Walsh drew the Cowboys to 31-28 with a 16-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter and OSU drove 84 yards in 11 plays for the winning score after forcing a punt. Starter Mason Rudolph got Oklahoma State to the Iowa State 7 and Walsh, usually the team’s running quarterback, took it from here. He hit Carr with a swing pass on the left side and two blocks sprung the freshman to the end zone.

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Northern Iowa blanks Missouri State 41-0

Sports

November 14th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Aaron Bailey ran for four touchdowns and Northern Iowa shut out Missouri State 41-0 on Saturday. Bailey finished with 161 yards on 19 carries for the Panthers (6-4, 4-3 Missouri Valley Conference). He also completed 4 of 12 passes for 61 yards. Tyvis Smith carried 16 times for 143 yards and a score. The Panthers amassed 512 yards while holding Missouri State to just 139 yards and six first downs.

Bailey ran for three scores in the first half — the longest from 26 yards — and Smith scored from 56 yards three plays into the game, giving the Panthers a 28-0 advantage at the break. In the second half, Bailey took it in from 10 yards out for a 35-0 lead with 4:32 left in the third quarter. Brodie Lambert was 12 of 24 for 96 yards passing for the Bears (1-9, 0-7).

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