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Chiefs meet with Army to talk head injuries

Sports

November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) – Former Kansas City Chiefs players, including Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier, are heading to Fort Leavenworth for talks with Army officials on traumatic brain injuries.  Wednesday afternoon’s meeting at the northeast Kansas post is part of an Army-NFL partnership on treating and preventing head injuries in both organizations.

Lanier, who played from 1967 through 1977, serves on an NFL player safety panel studying ways to make the game safer. Lanier suffered numerous concussions in his early playing days before converting to a padded helmet and changing his tackling technique.

The military has been looking at the impact of traumatic brain injuries as soldiers return from combat.

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Big winners share lessons, risks of Powerball win

News

November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Visions of lifelong riches are surely dancing in the heads of those rushing to buy lottery tickets for Wednesday night’s $500 million Powerball jackpot. Past winners of mega-lottery drawings and financial planners have some more sound advice: stick to a budget, invest wisely, learn to say no and be prepared to lose friends while riding an emotional roller-coaster. Tales of big lottery winners who wind up in financial ruin or other desperate straits are increasingly common.

A two-time New Jersey lottery winner squandered her $5.4 million fortune. And a West Virginia man who won $315 million a decade ago on Christmas later said the windfall was to blame for his granddaughter’s fatal drug overdose and his divorce.

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No. 24 Iowa State rolls past Drake 87-45

Sports

November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Hallie Christofferson had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Nicole Blaskowsky and Anna Prins added 17 points each as No. 24 Iowa State defeated Drake 87-45 on Tuesday night. Nikki Moody had 15 points and 10 assists for the Cyclones (5-0). Cara Lutes scored 19 points for the Bulldogs (1-4), who shot 16.1 percent (5 of 31) in the first half and went 11:40 without a field goal as Iowa State built a 51-13 halftime lead.

It was Iowa State’s eighth win in the last nine games between the schools and tied the all-time series at 26 victories each. The winning margin of 42 points was bettered only by the 95-29 win (66 points) by the Cyclones in 1975. Iowa State played its second game without star forward Chelsea Poppens, who suffered a concussion against Loyola Marymount on Nov. 23. She has plenty of time to rest before the team’s next game against Iowa on Dec. 6th.

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Nat’l. Weather Service Forecast for the KJAN listening area: 11/28/12

Weather

November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

352 AM CST WED NOV 28 2012

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S. EAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE UPPER 20S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH AROUND 50. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.

FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE UPPER 30S.

SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH AREAS OF DRIZZLE AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT RAIN. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S. CHANCE OF RAIN 20 PERCENT.

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“Mean Girls” author shares tips to Iowa audience

News

November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The author of a book that was the basis for the “Mean Girls” movie told an Iowa audience the nation’s democracy will suffer if the epidemic of bullying isn’t stopped. Rosalind Wiseman wrote “Queen Bees” as a guidebook for parents trying to help their child navigate cliques and gossip from their peers. Wiseman offered this challenge during yesterday’s statewide bullying prevention summit: “Put aside the word bullying. It’s about social justice and dignity and our children wanting to feel like they belong and are participating members of our democracy, that they count, that we value them.”

Wiseman urged teachers and administrators in the audience to become the “personification of ethical leadership” in their schools — making it clear what kind of language and behavior is not acceptable. “These children are our sacred responsibilities,” she said, “not only their brains, but their hearts and their bodies.” Wiseman, who spoke for about an hour, offered some examples of how to confront bullies — all of it directed to the educators and parents in the room.

“What school has always been about — always — is about young people understanding, for better and for worse, the social contract,” Wiseman said. “It has always been about what democracy really looks like and how they learn what we stand for on a very concrete, day-to-day basis.” Wiseman also cautioned adults not to “bully back” when they confront a kid who’s said or done something objectionable, as she said it’s often the “second hit” that gets noticed rather than the first. Over a thousand students, parents and educators gathered for yesterday’s statewide bullying prevention summit in Des Moines.

(Radio Iowa)

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Green’s 24 lead Virginia Tech past Iowa, 95-79

Sports

November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Erick Green scored 24 points and Robert Brown had 18 Tuesday night, leading Virginia Tech to a 95-79 victory against Iowa in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. The Hokies (6-0) broke away with a 19-1 run spanning the halves, then withstood a run that pulled the Hawkeyes to within 57-54 with 12 minutes left. Virginia Tech then went on a 12-4 burst to rebuild the margin. The victory, under first-year coach James Johnson, gave the Hokies their first 6-0 start since 1982-83.

Aaron White had 21 points to lead the Hawkeyes (5-2) and Roy Devyn Marble added 18. Virginia Tech tried to take command to start the second half as Green scored the first nine points, extending the Hokies’ lead to 55-38 — their largest to that point in what had been a very close game.

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Chiefs’ Charles causes stir seeking signature

Sports

November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has caused a stir after asking for Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s autograph following Sunday’s game in Kansas City. Local television station KCTV aired footage of Charles waiting for Manning’s signature after the Chiefs’ 17-9 loss. Charles told the TV station he was getting the autograph for his mom. The story was picked up by several national media outlets, some of whom argued it was in poor taste to ask for an opponent’s autograph after a loss, even though it’s common for professional athletes in most sports to exchange jerseys and autographs.

Texans running back Arian Foster tweeted that he got Charles’ autograph at the 2010 Pro Bowl, and that he exchanges with players “damn near every game.” Charles tweeted Tuesday: “Thank for the support and relax on the P Manning story, just two warriors showing each other respect.”

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Iowa early News Headlines: Wed., Nov. 28th 2012

News

November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DECORAH, Iowa (AP) — A bald eagle that was part of a Decorah family of birds watched by millions of Internet viewers has been electrocuted. The bald eagle died Monday near Rockford. It is the second known death of the 14 eagles hatched at the Decorah nest. A camera streamed the birds’ actions over the Internet.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police say a man found dead near Drake University is the victim of a homicide. Nicholas White was found Monday in his home just north of campus. Police have not released details about the cause of death or when the 20-year-old died.

GUTHRIE CENTER, Iowa (AP) — Two deer hunters have been charged for not having a hunting license after they were involved in a bow accident. Iowa officials say Robert McCauley and Derrick Johnson were injured after they chased deer earlier this month. McCauley cut himself after his head struck his bow. Johnson ran into McCauley, pushing an arrow about nine inches into his back.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Appliance maker Electrolux is moving 80 jobs from Iowa to North Carolina. Electrolux says product design and testing will be discontinued next year at the company’s Webster City, Iowa, site. The Sweden-based appliance maker moved its North American headquarters from Georgia to Charlotte in July 2010.

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BOB JAMESON, JR., 62, of Bridgewater (Svcs. 11-30-12)

Obituaries

November 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

BOB JAMESON, JR., 62, of Bridgewater, died Tue., Nov. 27th,at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. Funeral services for BOB JAMESON, JR., will be held 1:30-p.m. Fri., Nov. 30th, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

Visitation at the church will be held Thursday, November 29th, from 2 to 8 p.m. , with a family visitation from 5- to 8- pm, also at the church. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials may be directed to the Bob Jameson, Jr. memorial fund to be established by the family.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery.

BOB JAMESON, JR., is survived by:

His wife, Jeanne Jameson

Several daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His father, Robert Jameson, Sr.

His brother, Randy Jameson

His sister, Vicki Eshelman and husband Jerry.

His in-laws, other relatives and friends.

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2 deer hunters charged after bow accident

News

November 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

GUTHRIE CENTER, Iowa (AP) — Two deer hunters have been charged with failure to obtain a hunting license and several other charges after they were involved in an accident. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says 21-year-old Robert McCauley and 27-year-old Derrick Johnson were practice shooting with bows near Guthrie Center on Nov. 10th, when they saw deer crossing a nearby road.

They were chasing the deer when McCauley tripped. His head struck his bow, cutting him above the left eye. Johnson ran into McCauley, pushing an arrow about nine inches into his back. McCauley was hospitalized overnight but later released.

Both men were charged Tuesday. Other charges include failure to pay a habitat fee and failure to obtain a deer tag. 

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