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Iowa early News headlines: Mon., Oct. 21 2013

News

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press …

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (AP) — Three juveniles have been arrested in connection with an armed burglary in a Des Moines suburb. The Des Moines Register reports a husband and wife were watching television Saturday night when five men entered the home through a basement window. Two men held the couple at gunpoint while their accomplices stole less than $200 in cash and electronics.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa residents are slowly exploring their options under President Barack Obama’s health care law after technical glitches stalled the rollout of the new online insurance marketplaces. Detailed enrollment data is unavailable because the federal government, which is running the exchanges in Iowa and 35 other states, has not provided any numbers since the marketplaces were launched October 1st.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A house fire in Cedar Rapids displaced six family members and their three dogs. A Fire department spokesman says the fire was reported Saturday night when resident Lori Appleby noticed an orange glow in her backyard. She investigated and found flames coming from the roof of her home’s attached garage.

ANAMOSA, Iowa (AP) — A fire in eastern Iowa injured four people in an apartment and damaged a cat shelter in Anamosa. KWWL reports the fire started in a building that housed The Cat Adoption Center and an apartment in Anamosa yesterday morning. Firefighters say the fire was confined to the second floor of the building. The injured are being treated at area hospitals.

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Craig says he’s recovered from sprained foot

Sports

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says he’s recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St. Louis’ World Series roster. Craig, who hasn’t played since Sept. 4 because a left mid-foot sprain, said Sunday he anticipates being the designated hitter in Wednesday night’s Series opener at Boston. Craig batted a major league-best .454 during the regular season with runners in scoring position.

The Cardinals worked out at Busch Stadium on Sunday, two days after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL pennant.

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Handful of Cardinals remain from ’11 Series

Sports

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rosters turn over so quickly these days, the St. Louis Cardinals used only six players from their 2011 World Series roster in this year’s NL championship series. The NL champions got contributions from 20 rookies this season, many in starring roles on a team that led the NL with 97 wins and then reached the World Series for the second time in three years.

Lance Lynn is the only pitcher left from two years ago, joined against the Dodgers by position players Matt Carpenter, Daniel Descalso, David Freese, Matt Holliday and Jon Jay. Allen Craig, sidelined by a foot injury since early September, is expected to join them in the Series.

When the Cardinals were swept by Boston in the 2004 Series, Michael Wacha and Trevor Rosenthal were in middle school. St. Louis worked out Sunday after a day off to savor the NL pennant. They leave for Boston on Tuesday, and just a handful have firsthand experience of the ill-fated 105-win team that got swept by the Red Sox.

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PAT FEES, 90, of Greenfield (Svcs. 10/24/13)

Obituaries

October 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

PAT FEES, 90, of Greenfield, died Sun., Oct. 20th, at her home in Greenfield. A Mass of the Resurrection service for PAT FEES will be held 11-a.m. Thu., Oct. 24th, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m.; A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery, with a luncheon will follow the burial, at the church.

Memorials may directed to the Pat Fees memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

 PAT FEES is survived by:

Her children – Kathleen (Steve) Petosa of Waukee, Patty (Chuck) Gruss of Des Moines, Maureen (Jake) Jacobson of Tama, Michael (Debbie) Fees of Ft. Collins, CO., Julie Fees (Suzanne Garison) of Snowmass Village, Co., Barbara (Jeff) Striker of Eden Prairie, MN., Carol (Tony) Hutchinson of Greenfield, Jim (Cindy) Fees of Eagan, MN., and Lynn (David) Aldridge of Omaha, NE..

Her sister – Helen Bryson ofAfton.

Her brother – Richard Kuhl of Greenfield.

16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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Chiefs hold on to beat banged-up Texans 17-16

Sports

October 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jamaal Charles ran for 86 yards and a touchdown, Alex Smith also ran for a score and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the banged-up Houston Texans 17-16 on Sunday to remain unbeaten. The Chiefs (7-0) were forced to punt the ball to Houston with 1:46 left in the game.

But after Case Keenum threw an incompletion on first down, the young quarterback was stripped by linebacker Tamba Hali at his 2. Derrick Johnson recovered the fumble for the Chiefs. Smith simply kneeled on it from there as time ran out, allowing Kansas City to extend the second-best start in franchise history. The 2003 team began the season 9-0.

Keenum, making his first NFL start in place of the injured Matt Schaub, threw for 271 yards and a touchdown for the Texans (2-4). But he didn’t get much help from his run game after Arian Foster left in the first quarter with a hamstring injury and did not return.

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Area School Board meetings set for Monday evening

News

October 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Griswold, CAM and Elk Horn-Kimballton Boards of Education are set to hold their separate, regular monthly meetings Monday. The Griswold School Board will gather in the Central Office Board Room at 5:45-p.m., where they will receive updates on various ongoing, completed and future projects. They’ll also act on awarding snow removal bids (if any), and discuss the offering of early retirement incentives.

The CAM School Board will meet in Anita at 6:30-p.m., in the CAM High School Media Center. During their meeting, the Board will receive a presentation by the Anita Public Library, and, discuss and possibly act on: Open enrollment applications; Contracts; a proposed High School curriculum and an increase in the credit card limit. The Board will also review Capital Projects, and enter into a closed session for negotiations.

And, the Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board will meet in the Family and Consumer Science Room at the High School in Elk Horn, beginning at 7-p.m.  The Board is expected to act on a contract with Beth Peppers with regard to Prom. They’re also scheduled to discuss and possibly act on: Activity passes, with regard to employees or other adults; the appointment of a representative to the Audubon, Shelby and Cass County Compensation Boards; bids for the school roof repair; A contract with the Council Bluffs Community School District for a Special Education student, and, approve of students for early graduation.

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Atlantic Parks and Rec meeting to be held Monday

News

October 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday evening in the City Council’s Chambers at City Hall. During the 5:15-p.m. session, the Board will receive a presentation by DNR Fisheries Biologist Brian Hayes with regard to the Schildberg Recreation Area (SRA) lake #1 fishery development.

The Parks and Rec Board will also discuss the tobacco free policy for Sunnyside Park. During their meeting last month, the Board agreed to draw up an ordinance banning tobacco use in covered picnic shelters, the playground, Skate Park and all courts including the Tennis and basketball courts. The ordinance was set to be sent to the City Attorney for review.

The Board will also hear updates on the SRA campground progress and Kiosk glass replacement. Replacement glass for the the kiosk, which was damaged by vandals, is being donated by Atlantic Glass Co. owners Jericho Schmidt and Terry Keegan. It was installed earlier this month. The Board will also receive updates on the: Sunnyside Tennis Courts; Park Maintenance Building; Boat ramp, and Bike Racks Projects

covered picnic shelters, the playground, Skate Park and all courts including the Tennis and basketball courts. – See more at: http://965ksom.com/latest-news-stories-/73168#sthash.ZpDQn34k.dpuf

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LEONA SEIDL, 93, of Coon Rapids (Svcs. 10/24/13)

Obituaries

October 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

LEONA SEIDL, 93, of Coon Rapids, died Sat., Oct. 19th, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Raids. A Mass of Christian Burial service for LEONA SEIDL will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Oct. 24th, at the Annunciation Church in Coon Rapids. Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30-p.m. Wed., Oct. 23rd, where there will be a rosary at 7-p.m. and a prayer service at 7-p.m. Visitation will resume 9:30-a.m. Thu., at the Annunciation Church in Coon Rapids.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery near Dedham.

LEONA SEIDL is survived by her:

Sons – Dave (Faye) Seidl, Dan (Diane) Seidl, and Dale (Sue) Seidl, all of Coon Rapids.

Her brother – Edmund (LaVonne) Berger, of Lidderdale.

Her sisters – Bernice Bluml, of Carroll, & Frances (Albert) Meiners, of Coon Rapids.

7 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren.

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LESLIE “BO” MILLER, 82, of Audubon (No services)

Obituaries

October 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

LESLIE “BO” MILLER, 82, of Audubon, died Sat., Oct. 19th, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. No services are planned for BO MILLER. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

LESLIE “BO” MILLER is survived by his:

4 children: Judie Miller, of Audubon; Veneta Merk; Charles Hooton, of TX, & Rex Hooten, of MO.

2 brothers.

13 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

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ROBERT “BOB” TITUS, 66, of Manilla (Svcs. 10/23/13)

Obituaries

October 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ROBERT “BOB” TITUS, 66, of Manilla, died Sat., Oct. 19th, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Funeral services for BOB TITUS will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Oct. 23rd, at the United Church of Manilla. Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 3-p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 22nd). Visitation will then resume at the church on Wed., from 9:30-a.m. until the time of service.

Burial will be in the Nishnabotna Cemetery near Manilla.

BOB TITUS is survived by his:

Wife – Lenore Titus, of Manilla.

Daughter – Michelle Titus, of Manilla.

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