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Iowa group announces search for best egg recipes

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) — A group that monitors Iowa’s egg industry is looking for the best recipes that think outside the shell. The Iowa Egg Council is kicking off its “Incredibly Good Eggs” cooking contest. Recipes can include party foods or drinks, breakfast entrees, main dishes, side dishes, snacks or desserts. The recipes must be original and contain at least four eggs in the form of whole eggs, yolks or whites. The contest will be divided among adults, culinary arts students and general students from sixth grade through high school. Winners will be selected online after a preliminary judging period.

All contest entries must be received by Friday, March 1, 2013 at 5 PM. To enter, visit www.iowaegg.org for a downloadable entry form and a complete list of rules. Or call 877-IOWAEGG for mailed contest information.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sat., Dec. 29th 2012

News

December 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say an eastern Iowa woman is suspected of driving while intoxicated after her sport utility vehicle plunged about 25 feet off an interstate bridge. Nicole Butschi of Robins lost control of her car and crashed early yesterday morning. She had been traveling southbound on a roadway that curves near Coe College in Cedar Rapids.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa City wants to mount video cameras on some of its police officers. The Iowa City Press-Citizen says a report by the city’s police department proposes buying body mounted video recorders to capture police interactions with the public. The annual improvement plan also lists the implementation of new red light cameras as a focus for next year.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new report shows Iowa’s hog inventory continues to surpass all other states in the country. The United States Department of Agriculture says in its latest report released yesterday that the Hawkeye state has 20.6 million hogs and pigs on Iowa farms as of December 1st. That’s a three percent jump from the same period last year.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — A national professors group says administrators at the University of Northern Iowa violated governance, academic freedom and tenure procedures when they eliminated certain programs and shuttered the education training school. The American Association of University Professors says UNI officials failed to follow certain policies when determining programs to eliminate.

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Huskers fans not so eager to go to bowl vs Georgia

Sports

December 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Business is slow for the folks trying to sell tickets to Nebraska fans for the Capital One Bowl against sixth-ranked Georgia. The university’s ticket office has unloaded less than one-third of its 12,500-ticket allotment for Tuesday’s game in Orlando, Florida. Ticket brokers have sold seats for as little as $9 and plenty remain available for well below face value.

Expensive air fares and the fact that Nebraska is playing at the same bowl site for the second straight year are factors in keeping Big Red fans at home. Omaha radio sports show host Michael Grey says fans also lost confidence in the Cornhuskers after their 70-31 loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game.

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Name change and slightly new look in-store for Council Bluffs Hospital

News

December 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

So often during accident reports issued by law enforcement, especially those which occur in Pottawattamie County, we note the victim or victims were transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital, in Council Bluffs. According to the Council Bluffs NonPareil, beginning next week, “Jennie,” as it’s referred to by most local medics, will be referred to as “Methodist Jennie Edmundson.” The slight name change and a new look, becomes effective Tuesday, as part of an ongoing rebranding campaign.

The “Methodist” part of the name refers to the hospital’s affiliation with Methodist Health System, a relationship that began in 1994. The facility has been a part of the Council Bluffs community since 1886.  The rebranding to “Methodist Jennie Edmundson” according to the paper, will include new, on-campus signage, as well as future advertising.

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Bond for Red Oak man set at $100-k

News

December 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak said Friday, that a local man was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a large bond, following his arrest Friday afternoon. According to a police report, the bond for 48-year-old Dean Glen Heideman, Jr., was set at $100,000. Heideman, Jr., was arrested on a felony warrant a little  after 4 p.m. Friday.The warrant was issued after he failed to appear for his pre-trail conference Thursday. Heideman, Jr., faces three Class-C felony Controlled Substance Violation charges, to which he’s pleaded Not Guilty.

The Controlled Substance Violations allegedly occurred late last February, and again in March, 2012. According to online court records, his jury trial on those charges was set for January 15th.

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Dealing with concussions a big issue for high school sports this year

Sports

December 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

There were a lot of big games throughout the high school sports season in 2012, but the spokesman for the Iowa High School Athletic Association says a change in the way head injuries are handled could be the biggest story of the year. Budd Legg says both the boys and girls associations work with the schools on the issue. Legg says some of the information that assistant executive director Alan Beste did in establishing a protocol for handling concussions and returning athletes to play after concussions is a “real step forward.”

The high school focus on concussions comes as pro and college sports are also putting a greater emphasis on the issue. Legg says it takes a lot of work at the local level, and he credits health experts with making it successful. “It wouldn’t be as strong as it is in Iowa without the support of our medical community — our doctors and practitioners — giving us a lot of support in that area,” Legg says. As part of the program, parents are now required to sign a concussion information sheet for all activities before their children can participate.

(Radio Iowa)

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Iowa women upset No. 20 Texas 86-63

Sports

December 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Melissa Dixon scored 23 points to lead Iowa to an 86-63 upset of No. 20 Texas on Friday night in the first round of the Maggie Dixon Surf N Slam Classic. Dixon was 5 of 10 from 3-point range. Jaime Printy scored 21 points, and Morgan Johnson had 20. Bethany Doolittle added 10 points for Iowa (10-3). Samantha Logic had 15 rebounds and 14 assists, setting an Iowa school record for assists in a game. The previous record was 12.

Iowa led 41-21 at halftime. Iowa shot 52 percent from the field for the game, while Texas shot 38.9 percent. Texas had 16 turnovers, and Iowa made 24 points off those turnovers. Nneka Enemkpali led the Longhorns (7-3) with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Imani McGee-Stafford had 12 points before fouling out of the game, and Chassidy Fussell had 11 points.

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EUGENE “GENE” FRANCIS CASEY, 64, of Griswold (Svcs. 1/5/13)

Obituaries

December 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

EUGENE “GENE” FRANCIS CASEY, 64, of Griswold, died Dec. 24th, at his home in Griswold. A memorial mass for GENE CASEY will be held 10:30-A.M.  Sat., Jan. 5th, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Griswold. Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the memorial mass.

Burial will be in the Pleasant Township Cemetery.

GENE CASEY is survived by:

His children: Matt Casey of Clatskanie, OR; Mark Casey of Dunlap, IA, and Melinda Tischer and husband James of Elliott, IA.

His brothers and sisters: Patricia Halgren and husband Ken of Welches, OR; Phillip Casey and wife Barb of Amarillo, TX; Greg Casey and wife Donna of Griswold; Edward Casey of Griswold; Susan Henderson and husband Nile of Ness City, KS, and Cindy Swelland and husband Bob of Canby, OR.

1 granddaughter, his sister-in-law,  other relatives and friends.

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EVELYN J. HUFFMAN, 85, of Audubon (Svcs. 12-31-2012)

Obituaries

December 28th, 2012 by admin

EVELYN J. HUFFMAN, 85, of Audubon died Friday, Dec., 28th at The Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for EVELYN J. HUFFMAN will be held at 1:00 P.M. Mon., Dec., 31st at The First United Methodist Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

Family visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday Dec., 30th at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

Friends may call at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

EVELYN J. HUFFMAN is survived by:

Daughter, Judy (Eugene) Schoeppner of Lincoln, NE

Daughter, Jane (LaVern) Korwes, of Carrol

Nine grandchildren and their spouses, 12 great-grandchildren, nine step great-grandchildren and several step great, great-grandchildren. Sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

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USDA report shows Iowa leads in hog inventory

Ag/Outdoor

December 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new report shows Iowa’s hog inventory continues to surpass all other states in the country. The United States Department of Agriculture says in its latest report released Friday that the state has 20.6 million hogs and pigs on Iowa farms as of Dec. 1. That’s a three percent jump from the same period last year. The report shows Iowa leads the country in total inventory by a comfortable margin. North Carolina comes in second with 9 million hogs and pigs.

Inventory of all hogs and pigs in the United States is down. It was more than 66 million head as of Dec. 1, down slightly from the same period last year, and two percent from September of this year.

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