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Cardinals score 2 in 9th, top Giants in playoff chase

Sports

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kolten Wong hit a sacrifice fly that capped a two-run comeback in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a big win in their playoff chase, beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2 Saturday night. The Cardinals had lost three straight and held a team meeting prior to the game. Their win further tightened the NL wild-card race — the Giants and Mets are tied for the top two spots, with the Cardinals trailing by two games.

Jedd Gyorko singled with one out in the ninth off Sergio Romo. Santiago Casilla (2-5) walked Yadier Molina before Randal Grichuk hit a tying single. Jose Martinez, pinch-running for Molina, took third on the hit and easily scored on Wong’s fly. Seung Hwan Oh (5-3) retired six batters for the win.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, 9/18/16

News

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:15 a.m. CDT

SANDUSKY, Iowa (AP) — At least 15 people have been arrested during a protest intended to block the construction of a major oil pipeline through southeast Iowa. More than 150 protesters gathered at the work site entrance of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access Pipeline in Sandusky, a Mississippi River town across the river from Illinois and five miles north of Missouri

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Officials in Council Bluffs say they aren’t worried that a proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids will divert business away from their city’s three casinos. The Daily Nonpareil reports that local gaming officials say the casino would likely have a limited impact if it gets built.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A former eastern Iowa jail clerk has admitted to misappropriating at least $169,000 from the Scott County sheriff’s office. The Quad-City Times reports that Jennifer Wierson, a former senior account clerk, pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of theft from a government receiving federal program funds. Wierson was fired in 2015.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A late-night fire in Waterloo has destroyed a mobile home. KWWL-TV reports that the fire started around 11 p.m. Friday. The flames spread quickly and destroyed the home. Neighbors say a woman inside the house was able to get out safely on her own. Two men helped a dog get out of the home.

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Area Volleyball Scores from Sat., 9/17/16

Sports

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

(2-0) ACGC 21-22, Coon Rapids-Bayard 8-20
(2-1) Audubon 20-21-15, West Central Valley, Stuart 22-10-3
(2-0) Audubon 21-21, Exira-EHK 19-11
(2-0) Audubon 21-23, Colfax-Mingo 16-21
(2-1) Audubon 25-21-15, Underwood 27-17-9
(2-0) Clarinda 21-21, Atlantic 10-10
(2-0) Clarinda 21-21, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 13-18
(2-0) Colfax-Mingo 21-21, Coon Rapids-Bayard 13-17
(2-1) Coon Rapids-Bayard 19-21-15, West Central Valley, Stuart 21-12-10
(3-0) Creston 25-25-25, Red Oak 17-9-23
(2-0) Crestwood 21-21, Turkey Valley 14-10
(2-0) East Mills 21-21, Winterset 18-17
(2-0) East Mills 22-21, Shenandoah 20-13
(2-0) East Mills 25-25, Interstate 35, Truro 7-19
(2-0) East Union 21-21, Martensdale-St Marys 7-12
(2-1) Glidden-Ralston 21-15-15, Coon Rapids-Bayard 19-21-12
(2-1) Humboldt 21-13-16, AR-WE-VA, Westside 12-21-14
(2-0) Humboldt 25-25, Carroll 14-20
(2-0) IKM-Manning 21-21, Carroll 19-9
(2-0) IKM-Manning 21-21, Paton-Churdan 10-10
(2-0) IKM-Manning 21-23, Newell-Fonda 7-21
(2-0) Lamoni 21-23, East Union 14-21
(2-0) Lawton-Bronson 21-21, OA-BCIG 12-8
(2-0) Missouri Valley 21-21, Heartland Christian 13-7
(2-1) Mount Ayr 19-21-15, East Mills 21-18-4
(2-1) Mount Ayr 21-15-15, Winterset 16-21-9
(2-0) Mount Ayr 21-21, Shenandoah 18-10
(2-0) Mount Ayr 25-25, Lamoni 17-22
(2-0) Mount Ayr 25-27, East Mills 21-25
(2-0) OA-BCIG 21-21, Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 18-20
(2-1) Pocahontas Area 21-22-15, Lewis Central 13-24-12
(2-1) Red Oak 11-21-15, Treynor 21-13-10
(2-0) Red Oak 21-21, Atlantic 15-8
(2-0) Red Oak 21-21, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 9-13
(2-0) Red Oak 38-25, Treynor 36-20
(2-1) South Central Calhoun 15-25-15, IKM-Manning 25-19-10
(2-0) Treynor 21-21, Atlantic 18-9
(2-0) Treynor 21-21, Clarinda 12-15
(2-0) Treynor 21-21, Creston 12-10
(2-0) Tri-Center, Neola 21-21, Atlantic 4-6
(2-0) Tri-Center, Neola 21-21, Clarinda 13-14
(2-0) Tri-Center, Neola 21-21, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 17-18
(2-0) Tri-Center, Neola 21-21, Creston 13-6
(2-0) Tri-Center, Neola 25-25, Clarinda 19-17
(2-0) Tri-Center, Neola 25-25, Red Oak 21-19
(2-1) Underwood 15-21-15, Audubon 21-16-9

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Work Release escapee captured

News

September 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Department of Corrections spokesman Fred Scaletta said late Saturday evening, that a prisoner who failed to report back to the Ft. Des Moines Work Release Facility (WRF) Friday, and was listed as escaped, has been apprehended.

39-year old Ronnie Lamare Johnson was listed as escaped when he didn’t return to the facility after completing his assignment at his employer.

Ronnie L. Johnson

Ronnie L. Johnson

He was transferred to Work Release on Aug.18th, 2016. Johnson was serving a 10-year sentence for two counts of 2nd Degree Robbery out of Polk County.

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Kraemer tosses 3 TD passes, Drake tops D-II McKendree 28-16

Sports

September 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Grant Kraemer went 24 of 42 for 241 yards with three touchdown passes and Drake pulled away from Division II member McKendree 28-16 on Saturday. McKendree built a 10-0 lead after one quarter on a 39-yard touchdown run by Brandon Wildman and a 29-yard field goal by Steven O’Block.

But the Bulldogs (1-2) ran off 28 straight points, including touchdown receptions by Andrew Yarwood, Grant Menard and Eric Saubert, the last of which made it 28-10 at the end of the third quarter.

Kraemer completed passes to 11 different Drake receivers. Drew Lauer led the Bulldogs in rushing with 76 yards on 12 carries. Conley Wilkens added 69 yards on the ground and a 16-yard touchdown carry in the second quarter.

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ERNEST “Jack” HUDDLESON, 95, formerly of the Orient area (Svcs. 9/22/16)

Obituaries

September 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ERNEST “Jack” HUDDLESON, 95, formerly of the Orient area, died Friday, September 16th, at the Good Samaritan Society in Fontanelle. Funeral services for “JACK” HUDDLESON will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield.  A luncheon will be held on Thursday immediately following the service, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield on Wednesday, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Hill of Zion Cemetery, rural Orient, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23rd.

Memorials may be directed to the Jack Huddleson memorial fund to be established at a later date.

JACK HUDDLESON is survived by:

His children – Charles Huddleson and wife Monica, and Dixie Shinkle and husband John, all of Orient; Ernest “Cork” Huddleson and wife Tommie, of Bremen, Alabama, and Roxann Huddleson, of California.

His sister – Creola Blackwell, of Creston.

12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

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Prescott man arrested for OWI Sat. morning

News

September 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop at around 8:25-a.m. Saturday in Adams County, resulted in an alcohol-related arrest. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says Joshua Hoskins, of Prescott, was taken into custody for OWI/1st Offense. His bond was set at $1,000.

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Council Bluffs officials not worried about proposed casino

News

September 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Officials in Council Bluffs say they aren’t worried that a proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids will divert businesses away from their city’s three casinos. The Daily Nonpareil reports that local gaming officials say the casino would likely have a limited impact if it gets built.

Jill Beasley, marketing director for Harrah’s and Horseshoe casinos in Council Bluffs, says the a Cedar Rapids casino might draw visitors from Des Moines, but most of Harrah’s and Horseshoe’s customers come from the Council Bluffs-Omaha metro area.

The proposed $40 million “boutique” casino in Cedar Rapids would have parking on the first floor, a gambling area on the second and commercial office space on the third and fourth floors. It wouldn’t include any restaurants, hotels or other entertainment venues.

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Chiefs waive DL Nunez-Roches, elevate OL Devey to roster

Sports

September 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have waived defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches and elevated offensive lineman Jordan Devey from the practice squad for Sunday’s game in Houston.

Kansas City needed depth along the offensive line after declaring their starting guards, Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff and Parker Ehinger, out for the Texans. Duvernay-Tardif is dealing with an ankle sprain and Ehinger is out with a concussion.

Devey gives the Chiefs seven healthy offensive linemen, which is coach Andy Reid’s preference. The Chiefs are also expected to be without running back Jamaal Charles, who is doubtful as he tries to work his way back from surgery last season to repair the torn ACL in his right knee. Charles has not played in a game since Week 5 last season.

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North Dakota St tops No. 13 Iowa on final play

Sports

September 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Cam Pedersen kicked a 37-yard field as time expired and North Dakota State pulled off a 23-21 upset of No. 13 Iowa on Saturday for its sixth straight win over an FBS opponent. The Bison went for a 2-point conversion down 21-20 with 3:41 left, but couldn’t punch it in. North Dakota State’s defense then held, and quarterback Easton Stick’s 29-yard run put the Bison in position for the biggest win in school history.

The loss was just the fourth by a ranked FBS team to an FCS school. North Dakota State isn’t just another Football Championship Subdivision team, though. The Bison have won the last five FCS national titles. Against the Hawkeyes, they ran for 239 yards and held Iowa to 231 total yards.

“Am I shocked that we lost? Yeah, to an extent. But these guys came ready to play,” Iowa defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson said. Stick had 124 yards passing and a touchdown for the Bison (3-0), who also snapped Iowa’s nine-game home winning streak.

C.J. Beathard had three TD passes for Iowa (2-1). But the Hawkeyes ran for just 34 yards on 25 carries. “I thought we’d be able to run the ball a little bit better just because that’s what we do,” Beathard said. The Hawkeyes can forget about the playoffs. Barring something extraordinary, it’s tough to imagine the committee letting in a team that lost to an FCS school — even one as talented as North Dakota State.

The Hawkeyes open their first nine-game Big Ten season with a trip to Rutgers next weekend, their first road game and their first-ever against the Scarlet Knights. It should be, along with an October 15 meeting at Purdue, the easiest game the Hawkeyes will play outside of Iowa City.

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