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Chiefs make series of moves ahead of practice

Sports

July 25th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs signed offensive tackle Ryan Harris and linebacker Josh Mauga while waiving linebacker DeRon Furr on Thursday before their first full-squad practice of training camp. Of course, the big news of the day is the arrival of Jamaal Charles. The Pro Bowl running back was expected at practice after agreeing to terms on a two-year contract extension that will result in $18 million in additional money and keep him with the Chiefs through the 2017 season.

Outside linebacker Justin Houston is also expected at camp after skipping the entire offseason as he angles for a new deal. He’s entering the final year of his rookie contract. The Chiefs have also placed fullback James Baker on the reserve/did not report list.

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Heat Advisory continues from Noon to 7-p.m. today (7/25)

Weather

July 25th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

335 AM CDT FRI JUL 25 2014

COUNTIES: CASS-ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR-RINGGOLD-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE

A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM 

HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL CLIMB INTO THE MID AND UPPER 90S DURING THE AFTERNOON. THE COMBINATION OF THE HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY VALUES WILL CREATE DANGEROUSLY HIGH HEAT INDEX VALUES OF 105 TO 110 THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS…STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM…STAY OUT OF THE SUN…AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

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Royalty Crowned at 2014 Cass County Fair; schedule for 7/25/14

News

July 25th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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From left: King Tyler Christensen, Queen Kourtnie Stphenson, Princess Hannah Misner, Prince Wyatt Saeugling.

Seven contestants were narrowed down to four candidates in the Cass County Fair Queen competition Thursday night in Atlantic, and when all was said and done, Kourtnie Stephenson received the title, sash and crown. Courtney is the daughter of Corey and Tammy Stephenson. Hannah Misner was selected as Princess.

And, out of three young men vying to become Fair King, Tyler Christensen received the honors, while Wyatt Saeugling was named Prince. Christensen, who’s the son of Jeff and Shelly Christensen, also won the title of Mr. Congeniality, while Kourtnie Stephenson was named Miss Congeniality. The Cass County Fair continues through Tuesday, July 29th.

Friday’s Schedule at the Fair (7/25):
8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M…………………………Beef Weigh-In
9:00 A.M…………………………………………..Rabbit Show
9:00 A.M……………………………………… Horse Show
10:00 A.M………………………………………Commercial Exhibits Open
10:00 A.M………………………………………4-H Exhibits Open
1:00-P.M.…………………………………..…..Clover Kids Animal Show
3:00 P.M…………………………………………Livestock Judging Contest
6:30 P.M.…………………………………………Mutton Busting
8:00 P.M…………………………..…………….Bull Ride

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State Baseball Scores/Schedule, 7/25 & 7/26/2014

Sports

July 25th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

CLASS 1A STATE TOURNAMENT
Friday, 7/25/14
Quarterfinals
Final — Newman Catholic 7, BGM 1
Final — Don Bosco 2, Martensdale-St. Marys 1

Saturday 7/26/14
Quarterfinals
11 a.m. — Twin Cedars (33-0) vs. Underwood (23-7)
1 p.m. — Gehlen Catholic (29-3) vs. Lone Tree (21-6)

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State Softball Finals Scores

Sports

July 25th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Friday, July 25 2014

Class 1-A Third Place
AGWSR 9, Martensdale-St. Marys 7
Class 1-A Championship
Akron-Westfield 12, Kee 1

Class 2-A Third Place
Woodbury Central 8, Highland 3
Class 2-A Championship
Earlham 6, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 4

Class 3-A Third Place
Greene County 10, East Marshall 3
Class 3-A Championship
Clarke 7, Bondurant-Farrar 6

Class 4-A Third Place
3:30 p.m. Carlisle 9, Norwalk 6
Class 4-A Championship
Dallas Center-Grimes 5, Solon 0

Class 5-A Third Place
Dowling Catholic 3, West Des Moines Valley 2
Class 5-A Championship
Johnston 10, Southeast Polk 2

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Magic sign 2nd-round pick Devyn Marble

Sports

July 25th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic will have all three of their draft picks in training camp following the signing of second-round pick Devyn Marble. Magic general manager Rob Hennigan announced the signing of the 56th pick Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. Marble joins fellow Magic first-round selections Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton, who have already signed contracts.

Orlando picked up the extra pick on draft night, along with Evan Fournier, by trading veteran Arron Afflalo to Denver. The 6-foot-6 Marble finished his career at Iowa as the school’s fifth all-time leading scorer, averaging 17 points and 3.6 assists as a senior. The son of former NBA player Roy Marble, the younger Marble was a first-team All-Big Ten selection.

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Thursday State Softball Semi-Final Results

Sports

July 24th, 2014 by Jim Field

Class 1-A:
Kee 3,  AGWSR 1
Akron-Westfield 3, Martensdale-St. Marys 2

Class 2-A:
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 6, Highland 2
Earlham 3, Woodbury Central 2

Class 3-A:
Bondurant-Farrar 8, East Marshall 4
Clarke 4,  Greene County 1

Class 4-A:
Dallas Center-Grimes 9, Norwalk 0
Solon 7, Carlisle 3

Class 5-A:
Johnston 6, West Des Moines Valley 5
Southeast Polk 2, Dowling Catholic 1

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Heat Advisory Friday Noon to 7-pm for Cass & area Counties

Weather

July 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson 

CASS-ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR-RINGGOLD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ATLANTIC...CORNING...CRESTON...
BEDFORD...LENOX...NEW MARKET...MOUNT AYR
332 PM CDT THU JUL 24 2014

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY.

* TIMING...TEMPERATURES WILL WARM RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY...APPROACHING
  THE 90 DEGREE MARK BY MOON.

* TEMPERATURE...HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL REACH THE LOW TO MID 90S.
  DEW POINT TEMPERATURES WILL RISE INTO THE LOW TO MID 70S. THIS
  COMBINATION WILL PRODUCE HEAT INDEX VALUES AROUND 105 DEGREES
  FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUN...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

   TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE.
WHEN POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING
OR EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE.
WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN POSSIBLE AND
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

   TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST
BREAKS IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME
BY HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT
STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

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RAGBRAI rider from Sioux City dies in Mason City

News

July 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) – A RAGBRAI participant from Sioux City has been found dead in his tent in Mason City in the second death during the weeklong bicycling event. The Des Moines Register reports 74-year-old George “Frank” Brinkerhoff was found dead inside his tent Thursday morning at Parker’s Woods Campground. Mason City police Sgt. Greg Scott ways Brinkerhoff was participating in the Register’s Annual Bike Ride Across Iowa. Scott didn’t know if Brinkerhoff was riding alone or with a group.

Scott says Brinkerhoff appeared to die of natural causes, but a medical examiner who responded hasn’t determined the cause of death. On Monday, 62-year-old Tom Teesdale, of West Branch, had a heart attack and died at a hospital in Emmetsburg.

There have been 30 deaths during RAGBRAI’s 42 years.

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Arrest made in connection with pickup truck sale/robbery

News

July 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs report one person was arrested Wednesday in connection with a robbery that occurred Saturday morning. Warrants for 1st degree robbery were issued Wednesday for 21-year old Jared Brandt, and 34-year old Misty Huff, both of Council Bluffs. Huff was arrested that same day, while Brandt remains at-large. Both are suspected robbing two men who agreed to meet with a man after arranging for the sale of a pickup truck.

Jared Brandt. Wanted for 1st degree robbery.

Jared Brandt. Wanted for 1st degree robbery.

When 56-year old James Burdick and 54-year old Robert Coates, both of Omaha arrived at the pre-determined location at around 10:40-a.m., Saturday, Brandt allegedly pointed a small caliber revolver at the men and demanded their cellphone and cash they’d brought with them to purchase the truck. Huff allegedly was armed with a crow bar.

Misty Huff. Arrested 7/23/14

Misty Huff. Arrested 7/23/14

The Council Bluffs Police Department is asking for your help in finding Jared Brandt, who’s 6-feet 1-inch tall, weighs about 270-pounds, and has short black hair. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information on his whereabouts, call the Council Bluffs Police Department at 712-328-4765.

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