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ST. LOUIS (AP) – Carlos Martinez pitched six strong innings and Jason Heyward hit his first home run for St. Louis, leading the Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Saturday for their fourth straight win. Matt Carpenter drove in a pair of runs as the NL Central champion Cardinals kept winning after a 3-3 start.
Zack Cozart homered for the Reds, who have lost three in a row and six of seven. Cincinnati speedster Billy Hamilton left in the eighth inning after beating out an infield single. Martinez (1-0) gave up one run on three hits, striking out four and walking two.
Trevor Rosenthal picked up his fourth save in as many opportunities. He struck out Joey Votto with two on to end the game. Homer Bailey (0-1) surrendered five runs and nine hits over 5 2-3 innings. He made his first start after beginning the season on the disabled list while recovering from surgery on a torn flexor tendon.
Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday left Saturday’s game against Cincinnati in the bottom of the first inning because of tightness in his back. Holliday doubled and scored before leaving. He has hit safely in all 10 games for St. Louis this season, and his double was his first extra-base hit. He is batting .363. Jon Jay moved from center to left field and Peter Bourjos entered the game.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A pledge by local businesses to hire military veterans has Sioux City set to become the state’s second city to qualify as a Home Base Iowa Community. The Sioux City Journal reports that Gov. Terry Branstad will bestow the honor during a news conference Wednesday.
Sioux City reached the program’s goal to have at least 10 percent of local employers pledge to hire at least one veteran before Dec. 31, 2018. Communities also were required to put together incentive packages for veterans and their families. The program seeks to make the state a top destination for job-seeking veterans.
Marion in eastern Iowa was the first Home Base Iowa city. Thirteen counties have been designated.
A man who fell asleep at the wheel of an SUV suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Montgomery County Hospital by Red Oak Rescue, after the vehicle crashed into a field drive Saturday morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 63-year old Jackie Kendrick, of New Market was driving west on 270th Street about seven-miles southeast of Red Oak, when he fell asleep at the wheel of his 2001 Chevy Equinox.
Kendrick woke up when the SUV crossed the center line of the road. He over-corrected, causing the vehicle to enter the westbound ditch before hitting a field drive. The SUV sustained about $13,000 damage during the crash that happened at around 7-a.m.
JIM CHRISTENSEN, 49, of Omaha (& formerly of Greenfield), died Thursday, April 16th, in Omaha, Nebraska. Celebration of Life Services for JIM CHRISTENSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, April 21st, at the United Methodist Church in Greenfield. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.
An open visitation will be held 2- until 8-pm on Monday, April 20th, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church, with the family present from 6-until 8-pm. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church following the committal services at the cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the James H. Christensen Family Trust.
JIM CHRISTENSEN is survived by:
His children – Alexandra and Nicholas, of Cedar Falls; and Austin, Dane, and Jenna of Omaha, Nebraska.
His father – Larry, and step-mother Marlene Christensen, of Greenfield.
His mother – Rosann Christensen, of Waukee
His siblings – Chuck (Deb) Christensen, of Des Moines, David (Lori) Christensen, of Council Bluffs; and, Angie (Brad) Jacobsen, of Waukee.
Other relatives and friends.
MARVIN WARNER, 81, of Fontanelle, died Friday, April 17th, at the Good Samaritan Society in Fontanelle. Funeral services for MARVIN WARNER will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., April 23rd, at the United Methodist Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.
Visitation at the funeral home will be held from 4-until 8-pm on Wed., April 22nd, with the family greeting friends from 6-until 8-p.m. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
Burial, with full Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Fontanelle American Legion Carlson Post #247 will be held in the Fontanelle Cemetery, with a luncheon at the Fontanelle United Methodist Church, to follow.
Memorials may be directed to the Marvin Warner memorial fund to be established by the family, at a later date.
More area, & State news, w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen
Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about cookies and share a recipe.
JAMAICAN-ME-CRAZY COFFEE COOKIES—created by Miss NiNi
Cookie Ingredients:
1 c. butter
1-1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
½ t. baking powder
1 t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. salt
¼ t. ground nutmeg
4 T. freshly ground Jamaican-Me-Crazy flavored coffee (or try your favorite flavored coffee to make your
own unique cookie)
Frosting Ingredients:
2-1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 t. rum (may omit if using a different flavored coffee)
2 T. brewed coffee
2 t. cream
Freshly ground coffee for sprinkling on top of cookies
Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla
extract. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ground
coffee. With mixer on slow speed, add dry ingredients and mix until blended. Drop on to cookie sheets.
Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool slightly on cookie sheets. Remove
from cookie sheets and cool completely before frosting.
For frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, rum, brewed coffee, and cream. Frost tops of cooled
cookies. Sprinkle freshly ground coffee on top. Makes about 36 cookies. Inspired by Pinterest.com
Miss NiNi
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