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Smart Planning the Iowa Way

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November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sustainable development through smart planning will be showcased tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 12th), in Greenfield, during the annual meeting of 1000 Friends of Iowa. Part of the day will be spent touring Greenfied’s town square, which has been a Main Street community since 1995, and showcases how the community has not allowed its city core to fall into disrepair.

Jay Howe is one of the backers who have refurbished the Hotel Greenfield, where the meeting will be held. He says it made sense to fix up the facility. “We are reducing the carbon footprint so to speak in contrast, let’s say, to promoting the constuction of a box hotel out on the highway strip.”  Howe says The Hotel Greenfield received $2-million in grants and is now open for business.  “Some of the stimulus money that became available at the time we were shovel-ready, so to speak. The  U.S. and Iowa historic rehabilitation credits are available that we can use to help fund the project.”

Altogether, Greenfield developers have obtained over $6.2-million and are currently rehabbing four other buildings, including the Opera House, turning it into a cultural center.  1000 Friends of Iowa will also be awarding their Best Development Awards, which showcase examples of growth and leadership that incorporate Smart Planning Principles.

For more information, surf to www.1000friendsofiowa.org.

(Courtesy the Iowa News Service)

Elliott man jailed to Failure to appear

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November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

An Elliott man was being held in the Montgomery County Jail Thursday night, following his arrest for Failure to Appear in court on an original charge of OWI/2nd offense. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department says 32-year old Joshua Duane Mohn, of Elliott, was arrested at around 10:40-p.m. Mohn was being held in the jail on $2,000 bond.

DNR INVESTIGATES FISH KILL NEAR VAIL IN CRAWFORD COUNTY

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November 10th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill south of Vail. The incident was reported by the Crawford County Engineer, Tuesday afternoon. Officials say many dead fish and a strong smell of manure indicate recent manure application may be the cause of the fish kill. The DNR fisheries staff did a fish kill count Wednesday, finding mostly small fish such as minnows and shiners. About one to two miles of Miller Creek have been affected southeast of its confluence with the Boyer River. The DNR is actively investigating the source of the fish kill and will continue to monitor the situation.

Red Kettle Campaign set to begin soon in Cass County

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November 10th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Local members of the Cass County Unit of the Salvation Army met this week to launch the “Red Kettle Campaign” for 2011.  JJ Kuzma from Salvation Army in Omaha attended the meeting with Duane McFadden, Chairman of the Red Kettle Campaign and Teresa Kanning Co-Chair of the Cass County Salvation Army unit.  As always, funds raised by the local Kettle Campaign stay in Cass County and are used for projects within the County. Last year the Cass County unit raised $5,827.

Among the issues discussed during the meeting held Wednesday, was the upcoming holiday season and setting up bell ringing for the season.  In the last several years, the unit has collected money by ringing bells for the campaign at Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee and Fareway, as well as at the Grand Holiday Lighting. This year’s Grand Lighting ceremony takes place in the Atlantic City Park on November 17th,  at 5:30.  The bells will also be rung during the Lighted Christmas Parade, on December 3rd.   The funds raised by the campaign stay in Cass County.  During the last year, the funds were made available for such programs as the “Shop with a Cop” program, gift cards to local schools, to assist students in meeting various needs, assisting stranded motorists and transient individuals,  fans for distribution by West Central Community Action Center, and, back packs to be distributed by the administrative staff. This year the Cass County Salvation Army unit also partnered with the Parents as Teachers Program to purchase car seats for the program’s use.

New this year, Salvation Army has the ability to accept donations thru the National Salvation Army website.  Anyone wanting to donate to the local unit can go on the website and specify which local unit they want their Red Kettle donation to go to.  More information will be released on this program at a later date.  Volunteers to ring bells are welcome; any person, family, community group or religious organization who would like to sign up for a shift to ring bells for Salvation Army, please contact Duane McFadden at 712-781-2287.

Man injured when hit by train in Council Bluffs

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November 10th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A man has been injured when he was struck by a train while watching another train pass by in Council Bluffs. The Daily Nonpareil reported the man, who wasn’t identified, was struck by the train this (Thursday) afternoon. Police say the man was standing near the westbound tracks in the area, watching an eastbound train pass, when he was struck by a westbound train. Police Sgt. Jason Bailey says the man suffered an injury to his arm. It took the train several seconds to stop after it hit the man. It wasn’t immediately known how fast the train was traveling. A bystander says he saw the man under the train after the accident.

Class 1-A/2-A Thursday State Volleyball Results

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November 10th, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 1-A First Round

  • (3-0) Tripoli 25-25-25, Woodward-Granger 1-7-13 — Recap
  • (3-1) LeMars Gehlen Catholic 21-25-25-25, East Union 25-12-18-10 — Recap
  • (3-0) Boyden-Hull 25-25-25, Stanton 21-10-21 — Recap
  • (3-1) Janesville 25-24-25-25, Holy Trinity Catholic 23-26-19-21 — Recap

Class 2-A First Round

  • (3-0) Grundy Center 25-25-25, Sheldon 16-23-20 — Recap
  • (3-0) Lake Mills 25-25-25, St. Albert 22-22-13 — Recap
  • (3-0) Western Christian 25-25-25, Kuemper Catholic 10-16-21 — Recap
  • (3-0) Dike-New Hartford 25-25-25, West Liberty 22-14-22 — Recap

Friday Class A/4-A Football Semi-Finals

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November 10th, 2011 by Jim Field

Class A Semi-Finals:

  • Final — Lisbon 24, Newman Catholic 10
  • Final — West Hancock 48, Madrid 38

Class 4-A Semi-Finals:

  • 4:30 pm — Cedar Falls (11-1) vs. Bettendorf (11-1)
  • 7:30 pm — WDM Valley (12-0) vs. Ankeny (11-1)

Iowa vs. Chicago State Basketball Preview

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November 10th, 2011 by Jim Field

Iowa (0-0) vs. Chicago State (0-0); Friday, 7 p.m.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
On The Air: No TV, Radio — KJAN AM 1220 (pre-game 6:00 pm)
Iowa-Chicago State Probable Starters:
Iowa Hawkeyes:
G- Bryce Cartwright
G- Matt Gatens
F- Eric May
F- Melsahn Basabe
C- Devon Archie

Chicago State Cougars
G- Jamill Harris
G- Ardarius Simmons
F- Jeremy Robinson
F- Aaron Williams
F- Lee Fisher

Notes:
Iowa opens its second season under coach Fran McCaffery when it
hosts Chicago State on Friday night. The game will not be
televised…Chicago State returns just three letter winners from
last season’s 6-26 team…The Hawkeyes finished 11-20 a year ago
but are expected to be more competitive in 2011-12…Hawkeyes
center Andrew Brommer will miss the game with sprained right knee.

Thursday 8-Man Semi-Finals

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November 10th, 2011 by Jim Field

Thursday @ the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls

8-Man:

  • Final — Murray 58, Clarksville 35
  • Final — Fremont-Mills 69, Armstrong-Ringsted 26

Nebraska Regent Fears For Player, Fan Safety at PSU

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November 10th, 2011 by Jim Field

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A University of Nebraska regent says he fears for the safety of the Cornhuskers’ football traveling party and fans at Saturday’s game at Penn State. He wants assurances a security plan is in place to protect them.  Regent Tim Clare of Lincoln said he began worrying about safety while watching televised coverage of the scene in State College, Pa., after coach Joe Paterno’s firing Wednesday night. He said Penn State has a raucous atmosphere on a normal football Saturday, and the school owes Nebraska answers.  Penn State police chief Tyrone Parham wrote in an email to the Associated Press on Thursday that his force is “taking extra precautions and has added additional resources for the game.”  Nebraska athletic director Tom Osborne declined to comment.