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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA: 12/27/13

Weather

December 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

350 AM CST FRI DEC 27 2013

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 20S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY THROUGH MIDNIGHT THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY…COLDER. SCATTERED FLURRIES AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW 5 TO 10 ABOVE. WEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH 20 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. MUCH COLDER. SCATTERED FLURRIES IN THE MORNING. HIGH 5 TO 10 ABOVE. NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH IN THE MORNING.

SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW ZERO TO 5 BELOW.

MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGH AROUND 15.

Man caught with his pants down – then off – at Bluffs Library

News

December 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs arrested a man for public nudity, late Thursday morning, following an incident that allegedly took place at a Public Library on Willow Avenue. Library Director Kathy Rieger told the Daily NonPareil that a patron had told a clerk at the front desk that someone was looking at a mirror in the men’s bathroom but was not wearing pants. Moments later, another guest told library officials the man was not wearing any clothing.

Rieger said the man, whom police have not identified, had violated library bathroom and behavior policies. Officers escorted the man out of the library. The suspect wore clothes as he left the building. Rieger said it is library procedure for workers to call 911 when someone violates a library policy. However, public nudity is not a common violation.

Chiefs’ Daniel, other backups ready for chance

Sports

December 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are paying Chase Daniel more than $4 million in salary and bonuses this season, yet the backup quarterback has not taken a meaningful snap in a game. There’s an argument to be made that fact won’t change Sunday, when the Chiefs head to San Diego to play a game that can’t affect their playoff situation. Kansas City is already locked into the No. 5 seed and is merely waiting to find out who it will face the following weekend.

But there’s also an argument to be made that every snap Daniel takes — and it stands to reason there will be many — is very important. After winning their first nine games, the Chiefs have lost four of their last six. And any positive vibes that came with back-to-back wins over Washington and Oakland may have evaporated in a 23-7 rout last weekend by the Colts, a potential first-round playoff opponent.

So while most of the starters will likely sit out the majority of this one, it could be up to Daniel and a slew of backups to give Kansas City some momentum headed into the postseason.

Iowa’s Lisa Bluder agrees to contract extension

Sports

December 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Hawkeyes women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder has agreed to a one-year contract extension. University of Iowa Director of Athletics Gary Barta’s announcement Thursday means Bluder will be head coach of the women’s basketball program through the 2019 season.

The school says Bluder is one of 13 active Division One coaches with 600 or more wins. She has coached the Hawkeyes to the NCAA tournament in each of the last six seasons. Bluder is in her 14th season as Iowa’s head coach and her 30th year overall. She said in a statement Thursday that she was honored by the extension.

NW Iowa day care provider posts bond in murder case

News

December 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ORANGE CITY, Iowa (AP) — A northwest Iowa day care provider charged with murder in the death of a 3-year-old girl has been released from jail after posting bond. Rochelle Sapp of Orange City walked out of the Sioux County jail on Thursday after a judge allowed her to post 10 percent of her $250,000 bond. Her attorney, Edward Bjornstad, says Sapp is “happy to be home.”

Sapp pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder and child endangerment in the death of Autumn Elgersma. Investigators say Sapp threw Autumn to the floor after becoming angry with her while watching her on October 29th. They say Sapp falsely told Autumn’s mother that the child was injured after falling down a flight of stairs. An autopsy ruled that the girl died of blunt force head injury.

Officials free trapped person from NW Iowa car wreck

News

December 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KINGSLEY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say they had to free a person trapped inside a car wreck in northwest Iowa that injured multiple people. The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office says the single-vehicle crash early Thursday on a county road near Kingsley injured five people. One of the injured people was trapped inside the wreck.

The Sioux City Journal says the five people were transported to a local hospital. Authorities say the injuries are not life-threatening. The names of the people have not been released. Authorities have not released additional information about the wreck.

Iowa News Headlines: Fri., Dec. 27th 2013

News

December 27th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — More than 400 people shared ham, potatoes, corn, pie and other tempting offerings at the annual Christmas Day Community Dinner in Mason City. The event rotates between various Mason City churches each year. The Globe Gazette reports this year’s meal was held at Trinity Lutheran Church.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A youth services shelter in Des Moines has added a scruffy new staff member that’s aimed at helping children. The Youth Emergency Services and Shelter in Des Moines says Tango the dog will help children facing a variety of difficult situations. Officials at the shelter tell Des Moines television station KCCI that they’re expanding the facility. They hope to add another dog to the staff soon.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge has again delayed the trial of a former Newton doctor accused of prescribing addictive painkillers. The Des Moines Register reports Lafayette Twyner’s trial is now set for March 3rd instead of January 27th. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose made a ruling on the date change last week. Twyner has been charged with 114 counts of health care fraud and unlawfully disseminating controlled substances. His lawyer has said his client denies wrongdoing.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Hawkeyes women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder has agreed to a one-year contract extension. University of Iowa Director of Athletics Gary Barta’s announcement yesterday means Bluder will be head coach of the women’s basketball program through the 2019 season.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th

Trading Post

December 26th, 2013 by admin

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RHODA L. KELLOWAY, 82, of Atlantic, formerly of Anita (12-28-13)

Obituaries

December 26th, 2013 by Jim Field

RHODA L. KELLOWAY, 82, of Atlantic, formerly of Anita died Wednesday, December 25th at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.  Memorial services for RHODA L. KELLOWAY will be held on Saturday, December 28th at 10:30 am in the Congregational United Church of Christ in Anita.  Hockenberry Funeral Home in Anita has the arrangements.

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Visitation with the family will be held on Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Anita.

Memorial may be directed to the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn or the American Cancer Society.

RHODA L. KELLOWAY is survived by:

Children:  Paula Kelloway of Ida Grove; Warren (Brenda) Kelloway of Urbandale; Kirk Kelloway of Glendale Heights, IL; Jo (Stan Weihs) Littleton of Audubon.

Sisters:  Jane Paulsen of Omaha; Carla Smalley of North Carolina.

6 Grandchildren

Greenfield artist and IA Lottery to unveil a new game to benefit Veterans

News

December 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Greenfield artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II and officials with the Iowa Lottery are set to announce a new project to raise money for the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund (IVTF). Sorensen and the lottery will unveil the “Ride to Riches” lottery game 11-a.m. Mon., January 6th, in the Capital Square Atrium (400 Locust St.) in downtown Des Moines.

The first 200 people attending the event will receive a personally autographed poster featuring new artwork from Sorensen, who is well known for his “Freedom Rock” paintings in Adair and many other counties. The Lottery will also provide many IVTF-related items available for give-away.