ISU QB Barnett to transfer

January 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa State quarterback Jared Barnett, who went from the starter to a third stringer in just over two months, has decided to transfer after two seasons. Cyclones coach Paul Rhoads announced Friday that Barnett and linebacker C.J. Morgan will be transferring out of the program.

Barnett led the Cyclones to the biggest win in school history in 2011, throwing for 376 yards in a win over then-No. 2 Oklahoma State. But Barnett lost his starting job to senior Steele Jantz twice in 2012, while freshman Sam Richardson took over as the starter for the final two games of the season. Barnett threw for 1,825 yards and 12 TDs at Iowa State.

Rhoads says Morgan has some health issues with his family and is looking to play closer to home.

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Clarinda P-D investigate separate assault incidents

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January 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Clarinda investigated two incidents of assault this past week, one of which resulted in an arrest. According to Chief Keith Brothers, officers responding to a reported incident of domestic abuse at a residence on North 16th Street Tuesday night, later arrested 53-year old Robert Anthony Marron Jr., of Clarinda. He faces a charge of Simple Misdemeanor Assault, for allegedly assaulting a 39-year old woman who resides at the residence with him. Marron Jr. was transported to the Page County Jail and held without bond, pending an initial appearance before the Page County Magistrate Court.

And, on Monday, January 7^th, officers with the Clarinda P-D responded to the Clarinda Academy, to investigate a reported incident of assault. A 16-year old female student at the Academy told officers she was physically assaulted by another 16-year old female student, at the Academy. The alleged incident remains under investigation.

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Backyard and Beyond 01-11-2013

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

January 11th, 2013 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Author Bill Durbin about his historical true-to-life fiction books, including one with a local connection.

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No injuries following 2 vehicle accident in Audubon County

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January 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials say no injuries were reported following an accident Thursday morning, in Hamlin. Vehicles driven by 41-year old Terry Gail Kromrie, of Guthrie Center, and 72-year old Duane Raymond Anderson, of Lewis, collided at the intersection of Highways 71 and 44, at around 11-a.m.

Officials say Kromie, who was traveling east on Highway 44, was cited for Failure to Yield from a Stop Sign, after he stopped, but then proceeded to turn north onto U-S 71. Kromrie didn’t see Anderson’s northbound 2004 Dodge Ram approaching. When he pulled onto the highway, his 2004 Ford F-350 was hit from behind by the Anderson vehicle. Officials say Anderson tried, but was unable to avoid the collision, which caused a total of $1500 damage.

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IA DNR Commission to discuss western IA projects next week

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Natural Resource Commission will discuss and possibly act on three building projects and two management agreements for southwest Iowa parks. During their meeting Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 16th) in Des Moines, the Commission will act on approving land management agreements with the Cass County Conservation Board (CCCB), for Cold Springs State Park, and Frank Chapman Pellett Memorial Woods. The DNR is requesting the Commission approve renewal of the agreements, which would authorize the CCCB to manage both sites through 2037. The CCCB has managed both the 104 acre Cold Springs State Park, and the nearly 20-acre Pellett Memorial Woods, since 1987.

The Commission will also act on a request from the IDNR to award a bid for the demolition of a shower building at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie County, to Caliber Concrete, LLC, of Adair. The structure, which has been in-place since 1968, would be replaced with a precast, concrete shower building, necessary sewer, water and electrical utilities, two parking stalls, and other site specific work. Caliber Concrete had the low bid for the project of slightly more than $270, 087. The bid was right on the mark for the engineer’s cost estimate, and $23,000 less than the next competitive bid.

The Commission will also act on awarding bids for two construction projects at the Lake of Three Fires, in Taylor County. That includes a bid for: Construction of the Park Office and Shop from Hymbaugh Construction in Creston, for $480,589, which was $30,000 over the engineer’s cost estimate; and, a shower building replacement project, which the DNR recommends be awarded to TEK Builders, Inc., of Mt. Ayr.

Their bid of $271,800 came in less than the engineer’s projected cost of $277,566. The project involves the replacement of a 1968 shower building with a new, precast concrete structure, pad and parking spaces.

The Natural Resources Commission’s meeting begins at 1-p.m. Wednesday, at the Wallace State Office Building in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public.

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