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Calcavecchia wins Champions Tour event in Iowa

Sports

June 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mark Calcavecchia won the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday for his third career Champions Tour title, closing with a 3-under 69 for a one-stroke victory over Joe Durant and Brian Henninger. Calcavecchia, who missed the cut in the Senior PGA Championship two weeks ago, never trailed during the final round at the Wakonda Club. The 13-time PGA Tour winner finished at 12-under 204.

Durant shot a 69, missing a long birdie putt on the 18th hole. Henninger had a 68. Rod Spittle was fourth at 10 under after a 68. Davis Love III had a 68 to top the group at 9 under. He was making his fourth Champions Tour start since turning 50 in April 2014.

 

Cards rally with 3 runs in 8th to beat Dodgers 4-2

Sports

June 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jhonny Peralta homered and singled home the go-ahead run during a three-run eighth inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night.

Matt Carpenter drew a leadoff walk from reliever Adam Liberatore, and scored the tying run on a triple down the right-field line by Matt Holliday that skipped past Yasiel Puig — who was playing his second game after missing 39 because of a strained left hamstring.

Holliday’s hit came off Juan Nicasio (1-2). Peralta, who leads St. Louis with 34 RBIs, followed with his clutch hit and scored on Mark Reynolds’ one-out double to left-center. Kevin Siegrist (3-0) pitched one inning for the victory. Trevor Rosenthal, the sixth Cardinals pitcher, threw a perfect ninth for his 19th save in 20 attempts.

 

Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, June 8th 2015

News

June 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Central Iowa residents are picking up fallen tree limbs and dealing with other minor damage from overnight storms. The storms that moved across the state early Sunday knocked down some trees and traffic lights with 55 mile per hour winds. In Ames, two light poles were sheared off and several sheds in the parking lot of a Lowes store were damaged.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials are optimistic after the growth of bird flu cases in the state slowed last week. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey tells the Des Moines Register he’s hopeful the disease has been contained in the state. But officials are still working to dispose of millions of chickens and turkeys that were killed to limit the spread of the disease.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Data shows the number of abortions performed annually in Iowa is declining. Between 2010 and 2013, the number of abortions decreased from nearly 5,400 to just over 4,420. That represents an 18.1 percent drop. The Associated Press compiled the data based on information from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — At least 10 Iowa businesses are now authorized to use drones, so the unmanned aircraft may become more common in the state. The Des Moines Register reports several of the businesses plan to use drones to monitor crops, some will use them to help market real estate while others obtained Federal Aviation Administration approval primarily to experiment with the aircraft.

Public hearing in Massena Monday, on Ordinances

News

June 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Massena City Council will hold a Public Hearing Monday evening, prior to the beginning of their regular session. The 6:30-p.m. hearing is with regard to an Ordinance Adopting the 2015 City of Massena Code of Ordinances.

During the Council’s regular session at 7-p.m., they’ll discuss the Main Street Fence Project, and hold the second reading to approve an Ordinance adjusting sewer rates, followed by approval of the Ordinance discussed during the Public Hearing.

The Massena City Council will also discuss: Air conditioning in the Council’s Chambers; Mulberry Street lights; Signs on Private Property, and a grant agreement with Massena Hillside Harvest, along with taking action on a Resolution setting the date for a public hearing on an Urban Renewal Plan amendment.

FIVE INJURED WHEN JET SKI HITS DOCK IN BETTENDORF

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June 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Five people were injured Sunday afternoon when a jet ski collided with a dock on the Mississippi River near Bettendorf. 44-year old Daniel Scott Nelson, of Davenport, was operating a jet ski when it hit a dock at Leach Park injuring an adult and four children at approximately 3:15-p.m., Sunday. Nelson was not injured. Three of the people injured sustained head injuries, one sustained a chest injury and one suffered an injured back and hip.

At least three people were thrown into the water by the collision, but were able to get safely to shore. None of those injured is believed to have sustained life threatening injuries. All five of the injured were taken to Genesis East hospital, two by ambulance and three by family members. The names of those injured are not yet being released.

The incident is still under investigation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The incident is not alcohol related. The DNR was assisted at the scene by the Bettendorf police and fire departments.

Atlantic School Board meeting, Monday

News

June 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education will meet in a regular session Monday evening in the Media Center, at the High School. The meeting begins at 7:30. On the agenda for the evening is special presentations with regard to the Silver Cord Program and 1-to-1 Laptop computer initiative.

Afterward, as part of the Consent Agenda, the Board will act on approving any contracts and/or Letters of Assignment, as well as any resignations. They’ll also act on approving a Resolution for a Voted Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (VPPEL) so it can be put on the September ballot. During the Board’s May 27th meeting, they discussed at length, the placing of a VPPEL on the September School Board Election ballot, and a PPEL Income Surtax charge. The Board was in favor of leaving the Surtax rate open when it comes to acting on the Resolution.

The Atlantic School Board will also act on approving the employment of a High School Guidance Counselor, Middle School Tuckpointing bid, and 2015-16 Administrator/Supervisors contracts.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for part of Ringgold County

Weather

June 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

350 PM CDT SUN JUN 7 2015

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
EAST CENTRAL RINGGOLD COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
WEST CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…

* UNTIL 445 PM CDT

* AT 349 PM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES NORTHEAST
OF MOUNT AYR…MOVING EAST AT 20 MPH.

HAZARD…HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
KELLERTON AND BEACONSFIELD.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 35 NEAR MILE MARKER 13…AND BETWEEN MILE
MARKERS 16 AND 17.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.

LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS AND CONTINUOUS CLOUD TO GROUND
LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY.
LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURES LEADING KILLERS. REMEMBER…IF YOU CAN
HEAR THUNDER…YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM…AND MAY LEAD TO
FLASH FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of southwest/southcentral IA

Weather

June 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 269 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS…

IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE: APPANOOSE CLARKE DAVIS DECATUR DES MOINES HENRY JEFFERSON LEE LUCAS MONROE RINGGOLD TAYLOR UNION VAN BUREN WAPELLO WAYNE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Adams, Union, Taylor & Ringgold Counties

Weather

June 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
325 PM CDT SUN JUN 7 2015

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
NORTHWESTERN RINGGOLD COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
NORTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…
SOUTHWESTERN UNION COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
SOUTHEASTERN ADAMS COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 415 PM CDT

* AT 325 PM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 4 MILES WEST OF LENOX…OR 9 MILES SOUTHEAST OF CORNING…MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

HAZARD…QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
LENOX…CLEARFIELD…DIAGONAL…SHANNON CITY AND KENT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A BUILDING.

LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS AND CONTINUOUS CLOUD TO GROUND
LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY. LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURES LEADING KILLERS. REMEMBER…IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER…YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM…AND MAY LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.

Red Oak man arrested Sunday afternoon

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June 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested 25-year old Kiley Brian Caron, of Red Oak, Sunday afternoon. Caron was taken into custody just after 2-p.m.  in the 2400 block of N. 8th Street, and charged with Driving While Barred. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $2,000 bond.