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Iowa Takes New Steps To Discipline Unruly Fans

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September 2nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – The University of Iowa has some new ways of dealing with unruly fans at Hawkeye football games.  Some disruptive fans could, for example, be given warning cards by stadium security. Associate Athletics Director Rick Klatt says the idea came from a different venue where it’s been successful. He says the cards will be used to notify fans if their behavior is inappropriate. Klatt says the goal is not to kick anyone out of a game but to put them on “a kind of notice.” Fans also will be able to send text messages to security if they see unruly behavior, including during the pregame. University police also will patrol several checkpoints near Kinnick Stadium, conducting random checks of those areas.

FEMA grants Iowa more time to appeal flood aid

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September 2nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Iowa’s request for more time to appeal the agency’s decision rejecting flood aid to five counties along the Missouri River. Gov. Terry Branstad says he received word Thursday that the deadline has been extended to Oct. 7. FEMA notified the state on Aug. 4 that activation of the Federal Individual Assistance Program for Fremont, Harrison, Monona, Pottawattamie and Woodbury counties was denied. The program helps homeowners, renters and businesses by providing grants and loans.

Iowa had 30 days to appeal. Branstad asked for an extension because the flood water is slowing recede and more damage will surface.

I-29 interchange reopens in Sioux City

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September 2nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – An interchange on Interstate 29 in Sioux City has reopened, nearly three months after it was closed because of flooding on the Missouri River. The Iowa Department of Transportation says in a news release Thursday that the I-29 and Hamilton Blvd. interchange has fully reopened to traffic. Transportation officials say the roadway has been cleaned and repainted, and all traffic control devices restored. The ramps on the south side of the interchange had been closed since June 4.

2011 Second Iowa Girls High School Volleyball Rankings (9/1)

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September 1st, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 1A

School
Record
LW
1
Tripoli
0-0
1
2
LeMars Gehlen Catholic
2-0
2
3
Holy Trinity Catholic
5-0
3
4
Boyden-Hull
3-0
4
5
East Union
6-0
5
6
Ar-We-Va
3-0
6
7
Stanton
1-0
10
8
Adair-Casey
5-1
7
9
Coon Rapids-Bayard
8-2
8
10
Marquette Catholic
3-1
9
11
Janesville
2-0
14
12
Lisbon
5-0
15
13
Iowa Christian Academy
3-1
12
14
Bedford
4-1
13
15
Algona Bishop Garrigan
1-0
NR
Dropped Out: Central Lyon (11)
Class 2A
School
Record
LW
1
Western Christian
0-0
1
2
Grundy Center
3-0
2
3
Lake Mills
2-0
3
4
Dike-New Hartford
0-0
4
5
Mediapolis
6-0
5
6
Pella Christian
6-1
6
7
Sumner-Fredericksburg
0-0
7
8
Sheldon
3-0
8
9
Mount Vernon
0-1
10
10
Edgewood-Colesburg
4-0
NR
11
Clarinda
1-1
9
12
Unity Christian
1-1
12
13
West Branch
2-1
13
14
West Liberty
0-0
14
15
Sioux Center
4-0
NR
Dropped Out: Sioux Central (11), Gilbert (15)
Class 3A
School
Record
LW
1
Sioux City Bishop Heelan
0-0
1
2
Waverly-Shell Rock
2-0
2
3
Williamsburg
1-0
3
4
Dubuque Wahlert
1-1
4
5
Union
2-0
5
6
Charles City
0-0
6
7
West Delaware
0-0
7
8
Solon
2-0
8
9
Red Oak
1-0
11
10
Marion
0-0
10
11
MOC-Floyd Valley
1-1
9
12
Maquoketa
5-0
15
13
Bondurant-Farrar
4-0
NR
14
Oskaloosa
1-0
NR
15
Algona
2-2
12
Dropped Out: Sergeant Bluff-Luton (13), Nevada (14)
Class 4A
School
Record
LW
1
Ankeny
1-0
1
2
Iowa City High
1-0
2
3
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
3-0
3
4
Dowling Catholic
2-0
6
5
Urbandale
10-1
7
6
Waukee
4-1
5
7
Iowa City West
2-2
4
8
Cedar Falls
6-1
12
9
CB Abraham Lincoln
0-0
9
10
Bettendorf
3-2
8
11
Sioux City East
0-0
11
12
Sioux City North
1-0
14
13
Southeast Polk
7-1
NR
14
Pleasant Valley
3-2
13
15
Dubuque Hempstead
1-1
15
Dropped Out: West Des Moines Valley (10)

AHS Softball Players “On a Roll”

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September 1st, 2011 by Jim Field

(on photo L to R) Seated: Mackenzie Holmes, Justice Parker, Grace Jacob, Marissa Berns. Second row: Alison Krogman, Alisha Hinzmann, Paige Kennon, and Maren McNees.

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has recognized eight Atlantic
High School softball players for being recipients of the Union¹s On-A-Roll
Academic Recognition Award.  On-A-Roll is award to Middle and High school
girls based on the fact they participated in an IGHSAU-sanctioned sport or
cheerleading/drill team last semester, and their semester GPA increased from
the previous semester.  Students with semester GPA improvements of 0.01 to
0.32 receive a recognition certificate.  Students with semester GPA
improvements of 0.33 or greater receive a medallion.  Students who have
maintained a 4.0 GPA also receive a certificate.  Names of all winners are
published on the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union website.  Earning
the On-A-Roll recognition from the Atlantic High School softball team were Mackenzie Holmes, Justice Parker, Grace Jacob, Marissa Berns. Second row: Alison Krogman, Alisha Hinzmann, Paige Kennon, and Maren McNees.

CCHS to host Women’s Health Expo

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September 1st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ATLANTIC – Cass County Health System will be hosting a Women’s Health Expo on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.  The free event is open to the public and will be held in the Cass County Memorial Hospital Atrium from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.  Light refreshments will be served, and there will be several doorprize drawings.

Historically, women have been the primary healthcare decision makers for families, but often don’t take time to maintain their own health.  Throughout the country, hospitals are developing women’s health programs to address a broad spectrum of health issues.  The CCHS event will feature over 20 women’s health services, all provided either at CCHS or within the Cass County community.  The event is designed as an open house, so participants can come and go at their own pace. There are two scheduled events during the evening, hospital tours (6:00 and 6:45 pm) and bra fitting demonstrations (5:45 and 6:30 pm).

“Some people don’t realize that we offer most of the major women’s health services right here at home,” noted Diann McLaren, RN, Co-Coordinator for Women’s Health Services.  “We’re working to correct that by providing more community outreach on these important health concerns.”

In an effort to address a wide range of women’s health needs, the CCHS women’s health team has invited several community partners to participate in this event to showcase some of the non-medical services available for women.  “We really are interested in addressing the broad definition of health,” Diann noted.  “It is well known that stress and lifestyle habits affect our physical health, so it is important to look at all aspects of health together.”

Backyard and Beyond 9-1-11

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 1st, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Jim Wymore, musician and friend of the Grant Community Preservationists.  They discuss the upcoming Grant Community Labor Day Country Music Festival on Monday.

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Non-injury accident in Atlantic

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September 1st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Police said today (Thursday), no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon, near the intersection of 8th and Cedar Streets. Officials say a vehicle driven by William Bennett, of Kimballton, struck the door of a legally parked car registered to Paige Boken, of Atlantic, as Bennett was traveling south on Cedar. The accident happened at around 2:20-p.m.

Damage from the mishap amounted to $7,000. No citations were issued.

Gov. Branstad encourages Postmaster General to consider numerous options to close budget gap

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September 1st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today released two letters he has sent to United States Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe regarding the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) plan to close rural post offices and processing centers in Iowa. Gov. Branstad has asked Postmaster General Donahoe to consider numerous options as they seek to overcome financial challenges.

“Under the USPS’s current plan, Iowa would see 17.9 percent of our state’s post offices closed, compared to 11 percent of proposed closures nationally,” said Branstad. “I am concerned that the Postal Service’s current plan is disproportionate and puts too much of the burden on rural Iowans.”  

Branstad suggests there are many options to close the USPS budget shortfall, like having postmasters serve multiple locations, reducing service hours or permitting the Postal Service to sell non-postal products. Many of the rural communities, their citizens and their business owners rely on the services of the Post Offices. Closing the Post Offices would put the communities at an economic disadvantage, stated Branstad.

Gov. Branstad and Lohrville Mayor Donny Hobbs co-wrote a letter to Postmaster General Donahoe requesting a meeting with senior USPS officials. They also encouraged the creation of a commission to reconsider closure recommendations and called for a moratorium on closure of postal facilities.

Additionally, Gov. Branstad co-authored a letter with Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn requesting a meeting to explore all cost saving options that both fits the USPS’s business model and serves Iowa and Illinois’ rural citizens.

“I would like to personally thank Iowa’s entire congressional delegation for voicing their constituents’ concerns to federal leaders,” said Branstad. “Iowans understand the need for fiscal discipline and a balanced budget, but they also believe the Postal Service should consider reasonable alternatives suggested by the people and communities affected by the closures.”

For more on information, please visit www.governor.iowa.gov.

Flood closes fuel terminal, raising gas prices & causing outages of some blends

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September 1st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Missouri River is falling back into its banks after months of flooding, yet the high water is still causing problems. Rose White, spokeswoman for Triple-A-Iowa, says the flooded waterway has caused the temporary shutdown of an Omaha fuel distribution terminal that provides gasoline to many retailers in the region. White says some gas stations have run out of certain blends and gas prices have jumped up a dime-a-gallon.

“This is expected to be short-term and we’re hoping that the problem will be resolved within the next week,” White says. “In the meantime, they seem to be getting product from other suppliers so it is getting into the metro area as needed.” However, White says those oil tankers are being forced to drive to Des Moines and other locations to get fuel. White says there is no shortage of gas, so hording is not necessary.

“The one thing we do not want to do is create any type of panic situation,” White says. “There is plenty of a supply available so we do encourage all motorists to just buy your supply as needed as you normally do.” Since the gasoline is being transported from more distant locations, White says gas stations in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area may not have some fuel blends available. She says, “Some stations may experience temporary outages of certain blends of fuel due to delivery delays but the problem is not expected to be long-term or widespread.”

Once the terminal in Omaha is running again, White says gas prices should start to drop.
“When the supplies resume back to normal and with the summer travel season coming to an end, the combination of the two will hopefully help to drive down prices,” she says.

The statewide average price for gasoline is now three-63, a penny higher than the national average.

(Radio Iowa)