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Nominate a woman? Some Democratic women aren’t so sure

News

April 28th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

TIPTON, Iowa (AP) — Some Democratic women say they’re worried about nominating a woman for president after Hillary Clinton’s loss to Donald Trump.

The Associated Press talked to dozens of women in early-voting states who express that concern — even a record number of women are seeking the party’s presidential nomination in 2020. These worries are creating a paradox for Democrats.

Women are among the party’s most energized and engaged voters, making up more than half the electorate in the 2018 midterms, when Democrats sent a historic number of women to Congress.

But the Oval Office has been elusive. And given Democrats’ deep desire to oust Trump, some don’t want to take any chances with their nominee.

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Man convicted of kidnapping, trying to kill woman in Iowa

News

April 28th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (AP) — A jury has convicted a Waterloo man kidnapping and trying to kill a woman by intentionally wrecking the car they were in last April.
Cedar Rapids television station KCRG reports that 55-year-old Ronald Share was convicted Friday of kidnapping, attempted murder, willful injury and eluding police.

He faces a mandatory life sentence on the kidnapping count alone when he’s sentenced June 25.

Prosecutors say Share kidnapped a woman who had a restraining order against him and told her he was going to kill her by crashing the car he forced her into. She called 911, and when police spotted the car and tried to stop it, Share led them on a chase reaching 100 mph on I-380 in northeastern Iowa.

Police say he then intentionally drove the car into a guardrail while speeding at about 90 mph, causing serious injuries to the woman and himself.

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Griswold School Board Special Meeting – Monday, 4/29/19

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April 28th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Board of Education of the Griswold Community School District will meet in a special session 5-p.m. Monday, April 29th, at the Middle School/High School Library. The purpose of the meeting is to accept an offer to sell the Elliott school building, and the possible hire of an assistance high school softball coach.

The public is invited to comment on either matter prior the the Board’s consideration of the sale and hire. A decision is expected on both matters prior to the Board’s adjournment.

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NWS forecast for Atlantic & the area: 4/28/19

Weather

April 28th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 44. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 44. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

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Utah truck driver dies in Jasper County crash, Saturday

News

April 28th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A semi tractor-trailer crashed into a bridge support pillar off I-80 in Jasper County, Saturday evening, killing the driver. The Iowa State Patrol reports 38-year old Mose Airti, of Clinton, Utah, died when the 2017 Freightliner semi went out of control at around 6:20-p.m. on I-80 westbound, near mile marker 161.

The rig entered the median before crashing into the bridge support pillar. Arti died at the scene. The accident remains under investigation. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and Newton Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.

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Midwest Sports Headlines: 4/28/19

Sports

April 28th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

UNDATED (AP) — Former Iowa basketball star Kenny Arnold has died at 59. The school says he battled health issues for more than 30 years. Arnold played for Iowa from 1979-82, leading the Hawkeyes to their last Final Four in 1980. He topped the team in scoring during that run despite a broken thumb. Iowa coach Fran McCaffery says Iowa “lost one of the most inspirational players our program has ever had.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said he was “deeply disturbed” by audio of Tyreek Hill and his star wide receiver’s fiancee discussing injuries to their 3-year-old son, but he declined to elaborate on the case citing an ongoing criminal investigation. Hunt spoke briefly with reporters, while the team was holding its annual draft party for season ticketholders, but shed little light on what the Chiefs may do with Hill going forward.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs only had six picks in the NFL draft after sending their first-rounder to Seattle in a package for pass rusher Frank Clark. But they still plugged plenty of holes during the three-day draft. They grabbed wide receiver Mecole Hardman as insurance for the legal issues surrounding Tyreek Hill, then improved their defensive backfield with Juan Thornhill and Rashad Fenton later in the draft.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier had a pair of two-run triples to set a career high with four RBIs, and Kelvin Gutierrez drove in a pair of runs in his big league debut, as the Royals beat the Angels 9-4. The teams combined to use 10 pitchers, pounded out 22 hits and left 17 runners on base on a cold, blustery evening at Kauffman Stadium. Scott Barlow earned the win in relief for Kansas City. Jaime Barria took the loss for LA.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3. Ozuna became the third Cardinals player to hit at least 10 home runs in March and April, joining Mark McGwire who hit 11 in 1998 and Albert Pujols who holds the franchise mark with 14 in 2006.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, April 28 2019

News

April 28th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 5:40 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa lawmakers have ended the 2019 legislative session. Legislators adjourned the session Saturday that was highlighted by the passage of bills that authorize farmers to grow hemp, gamblers to bet on sports and a requirement that local governments publicize and get a supermajority vote on property tax increases. The session ended with bills on gun rights, abortion, animal abuse penalties, traffic cameras, Medicaid work requirements, judge selection and solar energy fees left unfinished.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A blast of winter in late spring is hitting northern and northeastern Iowa. A snowstorm that is pushing through the upper Midwest this weekend is also moving through parts of northern Iowa, dropping heavy snow in the area, including along Interstate 35 through Clear Lake and Mason City. The snow, paired with high winds, rain and fog in some places, have cut visibility and made driving in the area dangerous.

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — A western Nebraska junior college president is taking a similar job in northeast Iowa. Western Nebraska Community College President Todd Holcomb is scheduled to take over July 1 at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo. The Iowa college’s board voted 8-1 Tuesday evening to hire Holcomb as president to replace Linda Allen, who is retiring.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Communities across Nebraska and Iowa participated in the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s Drug Take-Back Day this weekend. The program allowed the public to drop off unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs at scores of collection sites across the two states, Saturday.

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Butler grabbed by Cardinals in NFL Draft

Sports

April 27th, 2019 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State All-American wide receiver Hakeem Butler will be making his highlight catches on Sundays in 2019.

Butler, who broke ISU’s season receiving yardage mark in 2018 (1,318), was selected as the first pick in the fourth round by the Arizona Cardinals as the 103rd pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.

A native of Baltimore, Md., Butler had another season eligibility remaining, but announced his intentions to turn professional in January.

“Our entire program and the Iowa State community is thankful for everything Hakeem Butler accomplished as a Cyclone,” Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell said. “We can’t wait to see Hakeem continue to achieve success in the NFL.”

Butler’s 2018 campaign goes down as one of the greatest by a wideout in school history.

Butler broke or matched season school records in receiving yards (1,318), yards per reception (22.0) and 100-yard receiving games (6). He ranked third nationally in yards per reception (22.0) and ninth in the nation in yards per game (101.4).

Butler, who also had nine touchdown catches, one shy from the school mark, accounted for 10 of ISU’s 14 plays from scrimmage of 40 yards or longer. He ended his career with a 192-yard performance vs. Washington State in the Valero Alamo Bowl, the most receiving yards by a Cyclone in a bowl game.

His big plays and highlight reel catches thrilled Cyclone fans during his career. He ranks fourth in career receiving yards (2,149) and third in career touchdown catches (18) in Iowa State history.

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Tri-Center wins Missouri Valley Boys Golf Invite

Sports

April 27th, 2019 by admin

The Tri-Center Trojans shot a 353 total to win the Missouri Valley Boys Golf Invite on Saturday at the Logan-Missouri Valley Country Club.

Team Scores

  1. Tri-Center 353
  2. Underwood 362
  3. Logan-Magnolia 362
  4. Missouri Valley 365
  5. AHSTW 395

Individual Top 5

  1. Joel Richardson, Logan-Magnolia 76
  2. Nick Tennis, Missouri Valley 77
  3. Trevor Carlson, Tri-Center 81
  4. Zach Matthews, Tri-Center 83
  5. Dalton Larson, Underwood 85

Full results here: April 27 – Boys MV Invite

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Drake Relays Results – Day 3 – 04/27/2019

Sports

April 27th, 2019 by admin

Girls 4x100M Relay 1st Round

25th Glenwood (Audrey Arnold, Bailey Ostrander, Jaeda Wilson, Coryl Matheny) 51.01
31st OA-BCIG (Morgan Godbersen, Sydney Durbin, Sarah Cotton, Anna Winterrowd) 51.43
34th Harlan (Savanna Musich, Delaney Wegner, Abby Alberti, Chloe Hansen) 51.57
40th Nodaway Valley (Jena Yonker, Lexi Shike, Reagan Weinheimer, Maddax DeVault) 51.70
43rd Panorama (Bailey Beckman, Morgan Johnk, Hope Arganbright, Kassidy Bremer) 51.78
48th Treynor (Maddie Shipley, Megan Carley, Noel James, Mia Shipley) 52.16
66th Carroll (Jada Snyder, Ella Collison, Taylor Mohr, Hannah Jorgensen) 52.65
69th Lewis Central (Kortnie Getzschman, Sophia Glasnapp, Lynae Focken, Emily Merksick) 52.73
71st CB Abraham Lincoln (Brooke Wohlers, Jocelyn Hendrix, Taylan Keefer, Kensi LaSale) 52.76
84th Denison-Schleswig (Alex Mohr, Cierra Kastner, Raegan Andersen, Vanessa Gunderson) 53.22
93rd CB Thomas Jefferson (Maxine Mass, Alexis Smith, Suzie Miller, Shaeley Bose) 54.46

Boys 4x100M First Round

58th Glenwood (Jon Lee, Christian Stanislav, Cooper Silvius, Zach Vondra) 45.27
68th Mount Ayr (Hunter Arends, Seth Shelman, Connor Eaton, Hunter Haveman) 45.50
69th OA-BCIG (Kolton Knop, Carson Godbersen, Philip Brooks, Kolton Krajicek) 45.50
73rd St. Albert (Dillon White, Luke Blaha, Ethan Bernard, Aiden Antisdel) 45.62

Girls 400M Hurdles

1st Janette Schraft, Glenwood 1:03.21

Girls 1500M Run

6th Emma Lucas, Bedford 4:48.39
7th Janette Schraft, Glenwood 4:48.63

Boys 1600M Run

6th Jerry Jorgensen, Treynor 4:26.60

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