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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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High School Football semi-final’s scorecard 1/14/15

Sports

November 14th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Class 1A
Semifinal

Regina, Iowa City 31, Dike-New Hartford 14

Western Christian, Hull 21, Van Meter 17

Class 2A
Semifinal

Mount Vernon 24, Albia 21

Spirit Lake 49, North Fayette Valley 34

 

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Family Fun in the Kitchen 11-14-2015

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

November 14th, 2015 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about Brussel Sprouts.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS – use as side dish, in salads, simple or fancy
Purchase frozen or fresh. If fresh, they are often pre-washed. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place rimmed baking sheet in oven. Slice off knobby bottoms of sprouts. Peel off any out-of-shape leaves. Slice in half. Place in bowl, drizzle with olive oil (2 teaspoons for 1 pound), sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Spread on hot baking sheet. Turn sprouts once during roasting for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Make it fancy or keep it simple.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON – many layers of flavor
1 pound Brussels sprouts
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika*
Kosher salt & black pepper
2 slices bacon, cut into small strips (a kitchen scissors works well)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tart apple, peeled & cut into thin slices
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
Roast Brussels sprouts. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet. Place apples and onions into skillet; sprinkle with paprika. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Increase heat to high; add vinegar and water. Don’t have your face over the pan – you could get an intense whiff of vinegar. Add bacon and roasted Brussels sprouts. Stir together. Transfer to serving dish. Makes six servings.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS – keep it simple
Toss roasted Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Or top with a light cheese sauce.
*Smoked paprika may not be on your shelf or may be difficult to find in your local grocery store. Instead use liquid smoke which is usually found near barbeque sauces. Whisk 1 teaspoon into the 2 teaspoons of olive oil for 1 pound of Brussels sprouts for roasting.
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CLAIRE VANCE, 88, of Oakland (11/17/15)

Obituaries

November 14th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

CLAIRE VANCE, age 88, of Oakland, died Sat., Nov. 14th at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home. Funeral Services for Claire Vance will be held 2-p.m. Tue., Nov. 17th, at the Oakland Sharon Presbyterian Church, west of Oakland. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be on Monday evening from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at the Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland.

Interment will be in the Belknap Cemetery.

CLAIRE VANCE is survived by:

His survived by his son – Charles (Patrice) Vance, of Oakland.

His daughters – Carol (Jim) Kalb, of Carson, and Susan Vance, of Omaha.

3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and his 2 cousins from California.

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