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Economic index jumps for Midwest, Western states

News

October 19th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – An index of economic conditions in 10 Midwest and Western states jumped this month after three months of drought-induced doldrums.  The Rural Mainstreet survey of rural bankers rose to 56.6 for October from 48.3 in September. It was the first time since June that the index rose above growth neutral 50.  Survey organizers say any score above 50 on the 100-point scale suggests the economy will grow in the months ahead.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says the effects of the drought are being more than offset by high incomes from high agriculture and energy prices. The survey covers Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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7AM Newscast 10-19-2012

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October 19th, 2012 by admin

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3-month forecast bodes ill for much of Iowa, Neb.

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

October 19th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Parts of drought-stricken Iowa, Nebraska and much of the Midwest are expected to be warmer and drier than normal in early winter.  The Des Moines Register reports that National Weather Service forecast maps issued Thursday show higher-than-normal temperatures are expected over the next three months for the western third of Iowa and all of Nebraska. But lower-than-normal moisture is expected for the eastern third of Nebraska and all of Iowa.

Mike Halpert, of the weather service’s Climate Prediction Center, says the predictions “are the weather service’s best guess, based on a variety of computer models. ”  Iowa state climatologist Harry Hillaker says “the clock is ticking” on refilling Iowa’s soil with moisture before the winter freeze.

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Break-ins and thefts reported in Clarinda

News

October 19th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Clarinda are investigating three recent incidents of theft and or attempted break-ins. Officials say on Thursday, a Clarinda resident reported that her apartment on North 16th Street had been burglarized. Cash and electronic items valued at $1,050 were stolen. The incident, which occurred sometime between Oct. 16th and 17th at the Timber Creek Apartments, remains under investigation.

On Tuesday, Clarinda Police received a report of several padlocks on some storage units at 411 east Page Street having been damaged by someone using bolt cutters. At the time of the report, it had not been determined if anything was missing from the storage units owned by Dick Kline, of Clarinda. Damage to the units and padlocks however, was estimated at $50. The incident, which occurred sometime between Oct. 15th and 16th, remains under investigation.

And, on Sunday, Oct. 14th, employees with Randolph Excavation and Electrical reported to police in Clarinda, that someone stole copper from the business at 716 east Garfield Street. The loss was estimated at $900. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between Oct. 12th and 14th. It also remains under investigation.

 

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Assault arrest reported in Clarinda

News

October 19th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Clarinda Police Department said Thursday a man from New Market was arrested on assault and disorderly conduct charges, following an incident that took place at around 4:30-p.m., near the intersection of 15th and Stuart Streets. Authorities say 21-year old Johnny Lee Blake allegedly hit 20-year old Travis Wilson Dunham, of Clarinda, with his fists, causing minor injuries to Dunham. Blake was brought to the Page County Jail and later posted a $325 bond.

 

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HS Football Schedule for Week 9 (October 19)

Sports

October 19th, 2012 by Jim Field

Class 3-A District 1  
*Glenwood (2-6, 0-5) @ Atlantic (5-3, 2-3)
*ADM (6-2, 4-1) @ Harlan (7-1, 4-1)
*Lewis Central (6-2, 3-2) @ Creston (7-1, 4-1)
Perry (2-6) @ Saydel (0-9)

Class 3-A District 2
*LeMars (6-2, 4-1) @ Carroll (3-5, 3-2)
*Denison (1-7, 1-4) @ Sergeant Bluff-Luton (0-8, 0-5)

Class 2-A District 8 
*Kuemper Catholic (8-0, 5-0) @ Clarinda (1-7, 1-4)
*OA-BCIG (5-3, 4-1) @ Greene County (4-4, 3-2)
*Shenandoah (4-4, 3-2) @ Red Oak (2-6, 2-3)
Clarinda Academy (0-8) @ Nodaway Valley (1-7)

Class 1-A District 2
*Ridge View (4-4, 3-2) @ IKM/Manning (8-0, 5-0)

Class 1-A District 8 
*St. Albert (7-1, 5-0) @ Missouri Valley (2-6, 1-4)
*Treynor (4-4, 1-4) @ Panorama (5-3, 3-2)
*Tri-Center (6-2, 4-1) @ West Central Valley (4-4, 3-2)

Class A District 7
*Earlham (1-7, 1-5) @ Audubon (4-4, 3-3)
*Woodward-Granger (8-0, 6-0) @ Bedford (4-4, 4-2)
*Madrid (5-3, 4-2) @ Guthrie Center (2-6, 2-4)
*Martensdale-St. Marys (3-5, 1-5) @ Woodward Academy (3-5, 3-3)

Class A District 8    
*Underwood (4-4, 4-2) @ A-H-S-T (5-3, 4-2)
*East Mills (3-5, 2-4) @ West Monona    (0-8, 0-6)
*Logan-Magnolia (7-1, 6-0) @ Griswold (6-2, 5-1)
*Westwood (2-6, 2-4) @ Riverside (2-6, 1-5)

8-Man District 6 
*Ankeny Christian (1-8, 0-6) @ Mormon Trail (1-7, 0-6)
*Lamoni (7-2, 4-2) @ Murray (8-0, 6-0)
*Grandview Park Baptist (3-5, 2-4) @ East Union (3-6, 2-4)
Coon Rapids-Bayard (6-3) @ Adair-Casey (7-1)

8-Man District 7  
*Exira/EHK (8-0, 7-0) @ Heartland Christian (0-9, 0-7)
*Glidden-Ralston (6-2, 6-1) @ Ar-We-Va (2-6, 2-5)
*Boyer Valley (5-3, 4-3) @ West Harrison (4-4, 3-4)
*Charter Oak-Ute (2-6, 1-6) @ Woodbine (4-4, 4-3)

8-Man District 8
*CAM (7-2, 6-1) @ Sidney (8-0, 7-0)    —on KJAN & KJAN.com—
*Fremont-Mills (7-1, 6-1) @ Lenox (6-2, 5-2)
*Villisca (1-7, 1-6) @ Essex (4-5, 2-5)
*Stanton (1-7, 1-6) @ Nishnabotna (1-7, 1-6)
Corning (3-5) @ Wayne (6-2)

*District Game

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Thursday Volleyball Results

Sports

October 19th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

(2-1) Sergeant Bluff-Luton 19-21-15, Abraham Lincoln 21-18-13
(2-0) Sergeant Bluff-Luton 21-21, Thomas Jefferson 13-16
(2-0) Sioux City East 21-21, Thomas Jefferson 12-14

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19th

Trading Post

October 19th, 2012 by admin

FREE: The Good Samaritan Shop at 612 W. 6th St. in Atlantic has lots of FREE stuff (clothes and other necessities) that needs to be claimed, by those who could put it to good use, to make room for more donations coming in. Just stop by and pick up items for FREE at 612 W. 6th St. or call 243-2538 for more information.

FOR SALE:  I have two real nice deer pictures. For sale.they are 22 x 30 . They are painted by hbaydin lambson. Brand new they are 100 a peace. I’m askin 100 for both. If interested call me at 712/249/2631

WANTED:  an older motorcycle helmet, does not need to be in the best of condition. Phone 515-238-3343.

FOR SALE:  8 inch memory foam mattress that is queen sized and comes with the platform frame.  In excellent condition.  $220.  FOR SALE:  Brink secuity safe.  16″ wide, 12″ accross, 13″ deep in good shape.  $100.  435-9901.

FOR SALE:  King sized headboard that is white and gold.  FOR SALE:  Frost Queen chest type freezer.  243-3756.

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Rematch of emotional game as Cowboys face Cyclones

Sports

October 19th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) – For Oklahoma State, this Saturday’s game against Iowa State is about more than avenging the only loss from a historic 2011 season. It also dredges up the memories of a sad, sometimes spooky, experience surrounding the 37-31 defeat last November. The Cowboys were 10-0 and two wins from playing for the national championship when they went to Iowa State last season, learning on game day that women’s basketball coach Kurt Budke and three others had been killed in a plane crash.

Ex-defensive end Richetti Jones described an eerie bus ride down a dark road to the stadium when “all you can think about is death.” It only complicated matters when one of the three team buses broke down.  The circumstances are far different this season as the Cowboys (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) and Cyclones (4-2, 1-2) slug it out for position in the middle of the conference standings.

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Colquitt likely won’t leave Chiefs

Sports

October 19th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – In what will come as a huge relief to worried, frustrated, restive and angry Kansas City fans, Dustin Colquitt sounds like he has no desire to leave the Chiefs. If Colquitt does sign a new contract, it also will be one less criticism that embattled general manager Scott Pioli has to dodge.

Colquitt has become a deadeye master of directional punting, providing the Chiefs with hundreds of yards of valuable field position. He’s clearly one of the finest punters in the NFL as well as one of the finest players, period, on an underachieving Chiefs roster. Freed of nagging injuries, the 30-year-old Colquitt is enjoying perhaps his best season, even though the 1-5 Chiefs skidded into their bye week on the heels of one of their worst stretches in decades.

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