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Skyscan forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA, 4/23/16

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April 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

TODAY…SUNNY…BREEZY…WARMER. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING. BREEZY…WARMER. LOW AROUND 57. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING. THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT. A FEW STRONG AND POSSIBLY SEVERE STORMS COULD OCCUR OVER SOUTHWEST IOWA SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

SUNDAY NIGHT…THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S. WEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE MID 60S.

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Chiefs GM Dorsey thinks LB Houston will play this season

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April 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs general manager John Dorsey expects Pro Bowl pass rusher Justin Houston to play this season, even though surgery to repair his torn ACL could take up to 12 months of recovery time. Dorsey made the prediction during a news conference Friday to discuss the NFL draft.

Houston hurt his left knee during a game against Buffalo midway through last season, and at the time it was thought to be a hyperextension. He returned to play sparingly in the playoffs, and an arthroscopic procedure after the season revealed his ligament was not functioning properly.

Houston had surgery to repair the ACL in February, and Dorsey said that he’s “ahead of schedule” in his recovery. But he declined to say when Houston will be able to play next season.

Myers has 3 hits, 3 RBIs lead Padres to 4-1 win vs Cardinals

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April 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wil Myers had a solo homer among his three hits and drove in three runs, and Andrew Cashner threw six strong innings to pitch the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. The Padres have won four of six games. Myers homer to right-center off Adam Wainwright with one out in the first was estimated at 418 feet.

Myers hit a sacrifice fly in the third to score Cashner (1-1), who beat out a leadoff bunt single and advanced to third on Jon Jay’s single to right. Myers’ third hit was an RBI double in the seventh. Cashner’s only mistake was allowing Randal Grichuk’s homer to left-center with two outs in the fourth, his third. He allowed one run and three hits while striking out four and walking one.

Fernando Rodney pitched the ninth for his third save.

Hawkeyes close out spring drills today

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April 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa football team closes out spring drills this (Saturday) afternoon, with an open practice in Kinnick Stadium. The final practice will feature the offense versus the defense, with a unique scoring system that is similar to what has been used the past two seasons, allowing both the offense and defense to score points based on performance. Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis would like to see a turnover free effort from his unit but he is not concerned with style points.

Davis says they are more concerned about seeing certain players in certain situations. He says there’s things they’d like to get on tape that maybe don’t always fit the best thing if a team were playing Iowa in a ball game, but they need to see those things.

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker says he has been more concerned about individual improvement this spring than the depth chart. The gates at Kinnick Stadium open at noon. An autograph session with members of the Hawkeye football team will begin at 12:35 p.m. in front of the west and south stands.

(Learfield Sports)

Glidden woman killed in Carroll County pickup vs. bicycle accident

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April 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A collision between a pickup and a mountain bicycle Friday evening in Carroll County has left one person dead. The Iowa State Patrol says 60-year old Joleen Marie Stork, of Glidden, died in the crash that happened in a rural area northeast of Lidderdale, at around 6:40-p.m.

Authorities say 83-year old Walter James Wenck, of Carroll, was heading west on Carroll County road E-26, just east of Sycamore Road, and failed to see the westbound Mongoose mountain bicycle Stork was riding.

Wenck’s 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup struck the bike from behind, causing Stork to be thrown from the bicycle. She landed in the north ditch and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Carroll County Coroner.

Iowa early News Headlines: Saturday, April 23rd 2016

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April 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:37 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in the split Iowa Legislature haven’t reached agreement on several issues needed for adjournment this session, and it means they’ll be back next week. The Republican-majority House and Democratic-controlled Senate have made advancements on several bills that will make up the nearly $7.35 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins in July. But many bills remain unfinished as each side adds funding and projects to the pieces of legislation.

NEVADA, Iowa (AP) — Prosecution and defense lawyers have finished presenting witness testimony in the trial of a man charged with killing a woman at a Coralville mall. Lawyers concluded testimony Friday in the first-degree murder trial of Alexander Kozak. He is charged in the June 12 shooting death of Andrea Farrington, who was working at the Coral Ridge Mall. Lawyers will make their closing arguments Monday, and the jury will begin deliberations. If convicted, Kozak faces a mandatory life in prison sentence.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Iowa and Minnesota lawmakers are exploring a system to allow Iowa residents to buy medical marijuana oil from their northern neighbor, lawmakers from both states have told The Associated Press. As Iowa’s Legislature barrels toward adjournment, legislative leaders are still struggling to expand a 2014 law that legalized marijuana oil for certain patients suffering seizures but left them nowhere to buy it.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court has handed a victory to the Iowa Department of Human Services in a dispute over cuts in payments made to some Medicaid service providers in 2011. Justices said the Legislature’s intent in passing a 2010 bill to cut payments was clear, even if the department neglected to include wording in its administrative rules to specify those cuts.

Cass County non-profit groups share more than $107k in grant funds

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April 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sixteen non-profit agencies in Cass County have received grants from the Cass County Community Foundation (CCCF) amounting to more than $107,700. The organizations received their checks this (Friday) afternoon, at the Cass County Courthouse in Atlantic. Those organizations had submitted their grant application requests to the CCCF by the February 1st deadline. All grantees met the criteria as Cass County non-profit agencies with charitable missions in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education and social services. Only organizations providing services in Cass County were eligible for the grants.CCCF 002

Among the top four grant recipients was:

  • The Nishna Valley Family YMCA, $18,000 to install a divider wall to increase class space.
  • The Heritage House, $13,219, to double the current trail length, add exercise stations, signage and benches.
  • The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department, $12,000 to resurface the basketball court, new goals, and add-or-update play components, at the Harl-Holt Park.
  • Kids Come First received a $10,000 grant for the installation of a kitchenette.

Other grant recipients (those receiving anywhere from $2,000-to $9,000), include: The Anita Child Care Center; Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center; The Atlantic Rock Island Society (ARISE); Atlantic Youth Sports Organization; Cass County Conservation Board and Cass County Historical Museum; Friends of the Griswold Public Library; Griswold Fire Department; Lewis 1st Responders and Firefighters Assoc.; The Lewis Public Library, and Marne Firefighter & Rescue Association.

For information about donating or establishing an individual foundation, call Dennis Nissen, Iowa Foundations Director, a 1-800-794-3458.

Audubon County non-profit agencies receive over $107k in grants

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April 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Five non-profit agencies in Audubon County have received grants from the Audubon County Community Foundation (ACCF) amounting to more than $107,700. The organizations received their checks at noon today (Friday), at the Rose Theater, in Audubon. Those organizations had submitted their grant application requests to the ACCF by the February 1st deadline. All grantees met the criteria as Audubon County non-profit agencies with charitable missions in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education and social services. Only organizations providing services in Audubon County were eligible for the grants.

Among the grant recipients was:

  • The Audubon County Community Cinema, which received $50,000 for interior and exterior renovations of an historic building.
  • The Audubon County Recreation Foundation and Exira Community Club, each received $20,000 for the construction of a recreation center building in Audubon and Phase 3 to add a storage area and new entrance, respectively.
  • The Audubon County Agricultural Society received a $10,000 grant to add a permanent concession stand and restrooms to the Audubon County Fairgrounds.
  • And, the Audubon County Conservation Club received a grant amounting to $7,719, for the building of a maintenance workshop and storage facility.

For information about donating or establishing an individual foundation, call Dennis Nissen, Iowa Foundations Director, a 1-800-794-3458.

Disagreements mean Iowa lawmakers will return next week

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April 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in the split Iowa Legislature haven’t reached agreement on several issues needed for adjournment this session, and it means they’ll be back next week.

The Republican-majority House and Democratic-controlled Senate have made advancements on several bills that will make up the nearly $7.35 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins in July. But many bills remain unfinished as each side adds funding and projects to the pieces of legislation.

At least some bills are expected to be sorted out in special legislative committees that only form when there’s no consensus. Legislative leaders say they’ll return Monday and Tuesday for more negotiations.

Red Oak woman arrested for Violation of Probation

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April 22nd, 2016 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department arrested a Red Oak woman on Friday on a warrant for Violation of Probation.  At 2:50pm Officers arrested 45-year-old Shelby Joann Olivares on that Montgomery County bench warrant.  She was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $5,000 bond.