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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors chairman doesn’t think on-duty sheriff’s deputies should be allowed to attend their children’s sporting events. Board chairman Larry Clausen said in a memo Thursday that the policy constitutes “a blatant misuse” of tax dollars.
But Sheriff Dave Drew said four sheriffs have let deputies attend family events during their one-hour lunches and can, as part of community policing, attend their kids’ sporting events so long as the deputies leave if called away. The sheriff and Clausen have been arguing about Drew’s efforts to expand the department’s reserve deputies program.
Jim Field talks about the reasons for hiring Veterans as part of our Freedom Fridays series.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kenny Perry shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday and is tied for the lead at the U.S. Senior Open, putting together a solid start in his bid for a second straight win in a senior major. Perry, who won the Senior Players Championship two weeks ago at Fox Chapel, Pa., made five birdies against two bogeys at Omaha Country Club. And he’s got plenty of company atop a crowded leaderboard. Michael Allen and Jay Don Blake also shot a 67 on Thursday morning, and Gary Hallberg, Mark O’Meara, Tom Lehman and Fred Funk posted the same score in the afternoon. There had never been as many as seven co-leaders after the first round at a U.S. Senior Open. The previous record was five in 1997.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Peter Jacobsen has withdrawn from the U.S. Senior Open in Omaha, Neb., because of heat-related illness.
Jacobsen was treated by Omaha Fire and Rescue paramedics after he finished nine holes Thursday. The 2004 U.S. Senior Open champion started his round on the 10th hole at Omaha Country Club and shot a 3-over-par 38. He didn’t require additional medical care.
The 59-year-old Jacobsen, who won seven times on the PGA Tour and has two career victories on the Champions Tour, was playing with Barry Lane and Gary Koch. They teed off shortly after 7:30 a.m., when temperatures were in the mid-70s. The high is forecast to be in the mid-80s.
The Freese-Notis (Podcast) weather forecast for the KJAN listening area, and weather information for Atlantic, from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson…
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DAVID D. WILLIAMS, 52, of Atlantic, died Thursday, July 11th at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. A Memorial service for DAVID D. WILLIAMS will be held Tuesday, July 16th at 10:30 am at the 1st United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.
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An open visitation for paying respects will be held at the funeral home today (Monday, 7/15) from 8-am until Noon. The family will meet with friends today (Monday) from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the 1st United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
Memorials may be directed to the 1st United Methodist Church in Atlantic.
Private family committal service will be held in the Atlantic Cemetery at a later time.
DAVID D. WILLIAMS is survived by:
Siblings: Kenny (Deb) Williams of Atlantic; Patty Williams of Atlantic; Bryan (Deb) Williams of Aledo, TX and Cathy Williams Renaud of Atlantic.
Nieces and nephews
The Iowa West Foundation, headquartered in Council Bluffs, has announced the recipients of a shared $5.3 million in grants for the second quarter of 2013. The grants will be used to assist 30 non-profit organizations and governmental entities with funding for area projects.Of the $5.3 million in grants announced today (Friday), $3.5 million was previously announced as a co-lead gift for a new YMCA in Council Bluffs. Philanthropist Charles E. Lakin also gave $3.5 million toward the project. The $16 million wellness facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2015.
CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled top pitching prospect Carlos Martinez from Triple-A Memphis and optioned right-hander Michael Blazek to their top minor league team. The moves were announced on Thursday.
A 21-year-old right-hander, Martinez made seven relief appearances for the Cardinals in May and was 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA. He’s been starting in the minors but is expected to work out of the bullpen. Blazek made four appearances, allowing three runs over three innings, and did not figure in a decision.