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August 9th, 2011 by admin

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Chicken & Broccoli Casserole (8-9-2011)

Mom's Tips

August 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

  • 4 (10 oz) packages frozen broccoli, cooked according to package directions & seasoned to taste
  • 2 whole chicken breasts, cooked until tender & cut into bite-size pieces

Drain broccoli and layer in 9 x 13 inch baking dish.  Lay chicken pieces over broccoli.  Combine 2 to 3 cans cream of mushroom and/or cream of chicken soup with 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce and 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken broth.  Pour over chicken and broccoli.  Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.  Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.  Grate 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese and spread over casserole or layer slices of Jack cheese over and return to oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Small-town spirit helps Mapleton’s storm recovery

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August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

MAPLETON, Iowa (AP) – It’s been four months since a tornado ripped through the northwest Iowa town of Mapleton. Damage is still visible as a reminder of the April 9 storm. But signs of recovery are numerous and reassuring to residents. There are new roofs, windows, doors and siding on many homes and businesses in the community of 1,200,  which sits about 45 miles southeast of Sioux City.

Volunteers continue to come. Some AmeriCorps volunteers soon will arrive and are expected to remain for about six weeks. John Stoll says the daily stress of rebuilding is tough to cope with, though. He says some days are good, some days are bad, “and fortunately we’ve got small-town spirit here, and that really helps.”

Operation T-Bone Days weekend award winners

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August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The winners from Saturday’s activities during “Operation T-Bone” days in Audubon have been announced. Audubon Chamber of Commerce officials say Parade participants picking up awards include:

Antique Auto 1959 & older – Harry Rustvold

Milestone Auto 1960 & newer – Al Stark

Antique Machinery – Ron Swanson

Saddle – Audubon County Saddle Club

Hitch – John Parrott’s Grandchildren

Jr. Division – Jr. Cowboy & Cowgirl Float

Sr. Division, 1st Prize – The Friendship Home

Sr. Division, 2nd Prize – Audubon Family Chiropractic

Good Neighbor – Pie Electric

Grand Champion – Firehouse Flames.

In other awards…

2011 Cowboy/Cowgirl – Quinten Fuller & Emily Foran

Chili cook-off winners –

1st place – Kate Hargens

2nd place – Joan McCuen

3rd place – Peter Schwab

Winners of the T-Bone Special raffle

$2,500 cash prize – Robert R. Hansen

$1,000 cash prize – Darrell Christensen

$500 cash prize (2 winners) – Darcy Tessman & Melissa Jacobs

Iowa Beef Certificates (5 winners) – Arlen Wiederstein, Clint Grabill, Gary Christensen, Pat Obermeier, & Margee Shaffer.

Talent Show Winners

Sprout Division, 1st place – Elizabeth & Abigail Zaiger

2nd place – Avery & Quinten Fuller.

Senior Division – 1st place Megan Deist

2nd place Miranda Nelsen

3rd place (tie) Sarah Brinkman & Riley Christensen

Operation T-Bone Days began last Thursday The main events conclude today, in Audubon. The cattle auction begins at 9-a.m., followed by a free hamburger feed, at noon. Other, related events will take place later this month, including the T-Bone horse show & a golf tournament. For more information go to www.audubon Iowa.org.

Chiefs Tight End Moeaki Comes Off PUP List

Sports

August 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

     ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – Tight end Tony Moeaki has been removed from the Kansas City Chiefs’ physically unable to perform list and participated in their morning walkthrough Monday.  The second-year player from Iowa ran some routes for the first time since he was placed on the PUP list at the beginning of training camp. The Chiefs have not said what was wrong with Moeaki, but he spent more than a week watching from the sidelines at Missouri Western State University.  Moeaki caught 47 passes for 556 yards and three touchdowns his rookie season.  Wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin, the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick, did some light running Monday. He had not practiced since Thursday’s walkthrough.  Defensive end Glenn Dorsey sat out for the third straight day since he was carted off the practice field last Thursday with an
undisclosed injury.

Ex-Ravens McClain, Gregg Welcomed to Kansas City

Sports

August 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

     ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – Todd Haley remembers watching Kelly Gregg stuff the Kansas City Chiefs’ vaunted rush attack. He has vivid memories of punishing fullback Le’Ron McClain clearing the way for Ray Rice.  So when both players became available during free agency, the Kansas City head coach was on board with signing them. And now,
just a few short months after helping the Baltimore Ravens eliminate the Chiefs from the playoffs, the veteran duo is being counted on to help them get back.  McClain, a two-time Pro Bowl fullback, says he’s coming in to do anything he can to help the team win.  That’s precisely the attitude that Haley expects.

Legendary Coach Paterno Injured

Sports

August 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Penn State says coach Joe Paterno is undergoing medical tests on his right arm and hip at a hospital after a player ran into him during practice on Sunday. The school announced yesterday that Paterno walked away from the collision with a receiver who was running a route. The 84-year-old says he’s “fine” and expects to be back on the practice field “soon.”  Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, Penn State director of athletic medicine, said in a statement that it doesn’t appear surgery will be required. The school said Paterno could be released in the next 24 hours.  A person familiar with the team says doctors are evaluating Paterno’s shoulder and pelvis but there is no firm diagnosis on the extent of the injuries.  Paterno is entering his 46th season as Penn State’s head coach and is the winningest coach in the history of major college football with 401 victories.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th

Trading Post

August 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: a pair of girls Track shoes, size 8, never been worn The brand is Asics. Asking $60.  Call 243-2538.

Rural Griswold woman dies in rollover accident (Updated 10:35-a.m.)

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August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our earler reports about a fatal accident this morning just west of the Cass/Pottawattamie County line, Pott County Chief Deputy Jim Matthei says the victim of the crash has been identified as 21-year old Kayleen Amos, of rural Griswold. Matthei says the woman was traveling north on Contrail Avenue at around 6-a.m., when she lost control of the 2002 Ford F-250 pickup she was driving.

The vehicle entered the west ditch and rolled over, coming to rest in a corn field. Amos, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident, which remains under invetigation,  happened just north of Highway 92.

Adair County BOS to meet Tuesday

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August 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday morning (Aug. 9th) in Greenfield, to canvass the votes from last Wednesday’s Special Local Option Sales Tax Election. The canvass is expected to begin at 9:15-a.m.

The Board will also hear from the Redistricting Committee, which will present the current plan, and proposed redistricting and new precinct proposals. Afterward the Board is expected to set the date for a public hearing on the matter.

Then, at 10-a.m., the Adair County Board of Supervisors will hear from John Hansen, with Midwest Construction Consultants, with regard to communication phones, and data-wire bids, change orders, and an update on the Adair County Public Safety Center.

The meeting begins at 9-a.m., in the Supervisor’s board room at the courthouse, in Greenfield.