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Cardinals open on road in 2014

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September 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals will open next season on the road at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh before the home opener April 7 against the Reds. The schedule features a 22-game stretch with 19 at home from May 12-June 3, including an interleague series against the Yankees from May 20-22, and wrapping up with a three-game interleague series against the cross-state Royals.

The Cardinals also will have home interleague series against the Rays from July 22-23 and Red Sox Aug. 5-7. The last six games of the season are on the road at Chicago and Arizona.

Hawkeyes leaning on Weisman

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September 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has done nearly everything it can think of spice up its offense. And yet through two games, Iowa’s best play has been to send 236-pound Mark Weisman into the middle and dare defenses to stop him. Weisman has blossomed into the team’s most consistent playmaker heading into Saturday’s game at Iowa State (0-1).

Weisman is ninth nationally with 280 yards rushing — on a team-high 50 carries — and has reached the 100-yard plateau twice this season. He set a career high with 30 carries in last week’s 28-14 win over Missouri State, finishing with 180 yards and two touchdowns.

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Trading Post

September 10th, 2013 by Jim Field

FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house, appliances included, $300 per month plus deposit. Must sign lease, off street parking and parking in back, cats only, no dogs. Includes garbage pick-up. Available immediately. 712-249-6223 or 249-7292.

FOR SALE:  Black metal bunk bed with twin and full mattresses, in very good shape, $120.  Three living room chairs, high back recliner, glider rocker, occasional low back with cushions.  Asking $25-$35.  Also, 14.8 cubic foot chest freezer, $100.  Call 712-243-7792.

FOR SALE:  five 20570R15 tires, price on inspection.  1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, high mileage, good work car, $600.  Call 712-254-2442.

WANTED:  quart sized canning jars with lids.  Call 243-3756 or 249-4005.

Iowa Public Television to Broadcast IGHSAU State Tournament Events

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September 10th, 2013 by Jim Field

The Board of Directors of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) has selected Iowa Public Television (IPTV) as the television provider for its state tournament events.

The three-year agreement will begin with the 2014 Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament championship games. IPTV will also televise the state finals in soccer, softball and volleyball. There are also plans to broadcast seasonal specials that will recap the swimming & diving, cross country and bowling state tournaments in the winter and the track & field, tennis and golf state championships in the spring.

“We are thrilled to partner with Iowa Public Television,” said IGHSAU Executive Director Mike Dick. “It was very important to us that every Iowan had the opportunity to watch our state tournaments on television. IPTV provides us with that opportunity. We are very happy to have the Iowa Girl showcased alongside all of the quality programming that IPTV provides to millions of Iowans each year.”

“We are extremely thrilled to produce and broadcast the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union Championships showcasing athletes from around the state,” said IPTV Executive Director Molly Phillips. “Iowa Public Television can be received by all viewers in the state of Iowa no matter where they live and is the most watched public television station in the nation.”

Iowa Public Television is Iowa’s statewide public broadcasting network. IPTV provides quality, alternative programming that educates, enlightens and entertains Iowans throughout the state. Iowa Public Television began in Iowa in 1967 when the State Educational Radio and Television Facility Board was created and charged with developing a state network to broadcast educational programs.

A noncommercial, public-service mission enables IPTV to present an unequaled array of programs of lasting value to Iowans regardless of where they live or what they can afford. More than one million viewers a week turn to IPTV for programming that reflects a range of interests for Iowans in all demographic categories.

IPTV can be located on the following channels: Channel 11.1, Des Moines; Channel 12.1, Iowa City; Channel 21.1, Fort Dodge; Channel 24.1, Mason City; Channel 27.1, Sioux City; Channel 32.1, Waterloo; Channel 36.1,Red Oak; Channel 36.1, Davenport.

Cass Co. Sheriff’s Office K-9’s receive Bullet- and Stab-Protective Vests

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September 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday their K9’s “Vader” and “Mufasa” recently received bullet- and stab-protective vests thanks to the efforts of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc, a Massachusetts based non-profit organization. The made-to-order vests were recently delivered and will protect the K9’s from bullet and stab wounds as well as blunt force trauma.DSC03426-5

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) all volunteer charity located in East Taunton, MA, whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests for law enforcement dogs throughout the United States. Each vest costs $950.00 and has a 5 year warranty. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially life-saving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., has provided over 435 law enforcement dogs with protective vests since their inception in August of 2009. Over $400,000 in K9 vests have been donated in 35 states including Alaska and Hawaii.

Two recent events made it possible for the charity to provide 217 vests for our four-legged crime fighters across the country.  In January 2013, a regional Groupon Grassroots campaign naming Vested Interest in K9s as a charity partner raised over $55,000 which allowed the donation of 53 K9 vests, and a nationwide Groupon campaign in March 2013 raised over $155,000, providing vests for 163 K9s in 30 states.

The organization orders the Armor Express vests made in Central Lakes, MI, exclusively from distributor Regency Police Supply in Hyannis, MA, who also does the custom embroidery on the body armor. New K9 graduates as well as K9’s with expired vests are eligible to apply for the ballistic vests.

For more information about Vested Interest in K9s visit www.vik9s.org or call 508-824-6978.

Southwest Iowa medical center suspends surgeon

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September 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

SHENANDOAH, Iowa (AP) – A southwest Iowa medical center has suspended a surgeon who is facing disciplinary action by the Iowa Board of Medicine.  The Daily Nonpareil in Council Bluffs says Dr. Subir Ray was suspended Friday by the Shenandoah Medical Center.  The Iowa board says Ray has been practicing in Iowa without informing the board he had been disciplined by Pennsylvania.

Ray had worked in Harrisburg, Pa., before beginning his work in Shenandoah. He was disciplined by the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine in November 2011. That board concluded Ray had engaged in unprofessional conduct and, during an evaluation, failed to diagnose and manage complications in a timely manner. The Pennsylvania board put Ray on indefinite suspension.

Accidents reported in Harlan

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September 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan say no injuries were reported following two, separate, recent accidents. On Saturday, vehicles driven by Donna Stephens, of Woodbine, and Jeanne Beilenberg, of Harlan, collided as Beilenberg’s 2002 Ford was traveling south in the 2300 block of the 23rd Street frontage road. Stephens was pulling out of the service station when her 1985 Chrysler  hit the Ford in the rear end, causing minor damage to both vehicles.  The damage amounted to $800. There were no citations.

And, on September 3rd, Mellisa Fitzpatrick, of Harlan, was cited for failure to yield upon entering a through highway and failure to have insurance, after her 1999 Dodge collided with a 1997 Ford driven by Eric Rose, of Harlan. The accident at the intersection of 8th and Chatburn Avenue, happened as Rose was traveling west on Chatburn and Fitzpatrick was heading north from Southwest Avenue and crossing Chatburn.

Fitzpatrick’s vehicle hit Rose’ car on the driver’s side, causing his vehicle to veer into a stop sign, while Fitzpatrick’s car to come to rest on the grass, past the curb line.

Harlan man arrested on burglary and other charges

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September 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan report the arrest on Sunday of a local resident on burglary and other charges. 23-year old Jeremy Bias, of Harlan, was caught thanks to tips from citizens, after he allegedly tried to break into a car. Bias was charged with four counts of Burglary in the 4th degree, Criminal Mischief, Public Intoxication, ongoing criminal conduct and possession of stolen property. A search of his residence resulted in the recovery of numerous items reported stolen over the past two weeks. Those items were seized and held as evidence in the case against him.

On Saturday, officer with the Harlan P-D arrested 31-year old Justin Henriksen, of Harlan, on charges of OWI/2nd offense, eluding, and careless driving. Henriksen was taken into custody after a brief pursuit, which ended near 8th and Farnam Streets. That same day, a Harlan resident reported to police the theft of his 1999 Chevy Blazer. The vehicle was stolen from a residence in the 1200 block of College Boulevard. The incident remains under investigation.

Officials report also, 32-year old Kevin Bruck, of Harlan, was arrested Sept. 3rd on an active Shelby County warrant for Theft in the 5th degree. Meyers was booked into the Shelby County Jail. Authorities meanwhile continue to investigate the theft of several high end golf clubs belonging to several individuals. The clubs were stolen from the Harlan Golf and Country Club. The incident was reported on August 28th. Officials say there are no suspects at this time.

Also under investigation, is an incident involving damage to a light pole at the Westridge Acres trailer court. The pole was found Saturday, laying across the road, with the light still lit. Crews with HMU disconnected power from the pole, so it could be removed.

Atlantic man arrested for Criminal mischief

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September 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports the arrest on Monday of 20-year old Bradley Herring, of Atlantic. Herring was taken into custody on a charge of Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree. He was booked into the Cass County Jail pending an appearance before the magistrate.

Backyard and Beyond 09-10-2013

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 10th, 2013 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Cass County Youth Coordinator Beth Irlbeck about joining 4-H.

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