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Cardinals down Brewers 7-2, move into 2nd wild-card spot

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August 18th, 2018 by admin

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas got to celebrate twice on Saturday.

The St. Louis right-hander was all smiles early in the afternoon when his twins, Miles and Madelyn, were released from the hospital for the first time after being born prematurely a month ago.

That good feeling continued hours later as Mikolas tossed six effective innings to push the St. Louis Cardinals into the second wild-card spot in the NL with a 7-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

“A special day,” Mikolas said.

St. Louis moved a half-game ahead of Milwaukee and within four of the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central.

The Cardinals, who are a half-game behind wild card-leading Philadelphia, have won 10 of their last 11 and captured their seventh straight series after winning the opener of the three-game set on Friday.

“We’re surging and we’re dangerous,” Mikolas said. “This is the time of year to get hot.”

The seven-series winning streak is the longest since the Cardinals won eight in a row from April 10-May 7, 2015.

Travis Shaw and Christian Yelich homered for the Brewers, who have lost six of eight.

Marcell Ozuna hit his 15th homer of the season in the second off Wade Miley (2-2).

Paul DeJong and Harrison Bader added two-run hits as St. Louis improved to 21-10 under interim manager Mike Shildt, who took over after Mike Matheny was fired on July 14.

When Shildt claimed the job, the Cardinals sat in fourth place in the wild-card standings, four games behind the second spot and 7 1/2 games behind first-place Chicago. They have made up plenty of ground in a relatively short amount of time.

“This is nice,” Shildt said. “If we keep playing good baseball, the process will take care of itself.”

Mikolas (13-3) gave up one run on five hits. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter in winning his fifth consecutive decision.

He said he felt motivated by the progress made by his twins. His wife, Lauren, gave birth last month, with Mikolas returning early from the All-Star festivities.

“I think it’s good to keep those happy thoughts in your head while you’re pitching,” Mikolas said. “It’s nice to have my family healthy and happy.”

Mikolas lowered his ERA to 2.80.

Miley surrendered four runs on four hits over five innings. Three of the runs were unearned thanks to a missed third strike by catcher Erik Kratz that prolonged a three-run third inning.

“It’s my fault,” Miley said. “I crossed (Kratz) up on the fastball with two outs. He put down cutter and I thought I saw fastball.”

Tyler O’Neill broke a 1-all tie with a bloop single to right following the passed ball by Kratz, which would have ended the inning. Following a walk to Ozuna, DeJong hit a two-run single to push the lead to 4-1.

DeJong had two hits and drove in three runs.

“We can beat you in a lot of different ways,” DeJong said. “That’s something we’re figuring out.”

St. Louis infielder Matt Carpenter had a 35-game streak of reaching base snapped with an 0-for-4 performance.

Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell was ejected in the first inning by home plate umpire Cory Blaser. Blaser had warned Miley for throwing inside to O’Neill. Mikolas hit Lorenzo Cain in the top of the first.

Counsell came out to argue the warning and was ejected for the fourth time this season.

The Brewers have lost four of five.

“We’ve kind of got our tails kicked the last couple nights,” Miley said. “Not to put a lot of pressure on us, but we’ve got to play better baseball.”

St. Louis infielder Kolten Wong was removed in the fourth inning with a bruised right elbow. He was hit by a pickoff attempt from Miley. Shildt says he is day-to-day.

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RHP Jhoulys Chacin (12-4, 3.72) will face RHP John Gant (5-4, 3.74) in the final game of the three-game series on Sunday. The Brewers are 18-8 when Chacin starts. He is 0-2 with a 5.65 ERA in three career starts in St. Louis. Gant hit a two-run homer in his last outing, a 6-4 win over Washington on Tuesday.

4 vehicles involved in Red Oak crash Friday

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August 18th, 2018 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports a 4-vehicle accident on Friday afternoon. At 4:40pm the accident was reported in the 1200 block of Highland Avenue. After investigation it was determined that a 2018 Ford F-150 Supercrew Pickup driven by 49-year-old Douglas Klimek of Red Oak was southbound on Highland when the truck was struck by a 2000 Chevy Blazer driven by 88-year-old Pauline Louise Walker of Red Oak. Walker was backing into the roadway from a parking spot when the accident occurred. The impact caused the Blazer to then collide with a 2003 Chevy Malibu and 1992 Ford Ranger that were parked. Pauline Walker was taken by Red Oak EMS to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital to be treated for suspected minor injuries.

Damage to Klimek’s pickup was estimated at $20,000. Damage to the Blazer was estimated at $4,500. The Malibu sustained $1,000 and the Ranger $300 damage. The F-150 was privately towed form the scene. All of the remaining vehicles involved were able to be driven.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the accident.

Davenport woman accused of threatening 2-year-old child

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August 18th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A Davenport woman accused of pouring rubbing alcohol on her 2-year-old disabled child and threatening to kill the toddler while live streaming the incident on social media will face charges in court next month. The Quad-City Times reports that 29-year-old Darshanda McNeal will be arraigned Sept. 6 on a misdemeanor charge of child endangerment after she waived her preliminary hearing Thursday.

McNeal remains jailed on $5,000 bond. Davenport police were sent to McNeal’s home Aug. 9 for a report of a person abusing and threatening to kill the child. Police say she was live streaming the incident on Facebook using her cellphone. Officers were able to intervene and the child was taken to a local hospital as precaution. Police say the child did not suffer any physical injuries.

Northeastern Iowa man dies after tractor rolls, pinning him

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August 18th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

ST. LUCAS, Iowa (AP) — A man has died after a tractor he was driving in northeastern Iowa rolled over on him. Television station KCRG reports that the incident happened Thursday afternoon northeast of St. Lucas.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says 68-year-old Linus Joseph Kuennen, of Fort Atkinson, died after his tractor rolled and he was pinned underneath it. Kuennen was pronounced dead at the scene. It was not clear what caused the tractor to roll.

Iowa soup kitchen creates charity closet with essentials

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August 18th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa soup kitchen has stocked a room with clothes, bedding, toiletry and other items for people in need. Erik’s Closet is open on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. to the community and anyone can grab up to three items, the Sioux City Journal reported . It’s located in Siouxland Soup Kitchen’s building.

Danielle Tott said she’s been stocking up on items since taking over as manager at the Soup Kitchen a year ago. The closet is named after 50-year old Erik Nuzum, who was homeless and frequented the Soup Kitchen. He died in June after sustaining severe brain damage when he fell in an alley, according to his family.

A funeral service was held for Nuzum at the Soup Kitchen. The closet features a memorial for Nuzum on its entryway with his photo. The closet hosted an opening event on Friday for the public. The open house allowed the community a chance to visit the Soup Kitchen, speak with board members and the kitchen’s volunteer coordinator, and see a trio of brand-new murals painted by local artists and speak with the painters.

The murals in feature a multi-colored eagle painted by the Dakota Valley High School art club, a sunrise and sunset painted by local artists Annie Bratkiewicz and Mike Frizzell, and the Siouxland Soup Kitchen name in a design of hands and branches painted by Emma Rae Webb, a Nebraska teen.

MS man arrested Saturday morning on ADW and Disorderly conduct charges in s.w. IA

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August 18th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputies responded at around 4:50-a.m. Saturday, a reported fight involving a gun, in a motel parking lot in Percival, Iowa. Deputies arrested 29-year old Derrick Simpson, of Biloxi, Mississippi, with the assistance of a Fremont County K9. Simpson was charged with disorderly conduct and Assault While Displaying a Deadly Weapon.  No injuries were reported.

Simpson is being held on $2,300.00 bond.  Other charges are pending. The Iowa State Patrol, The Mills County Sheriff’s Office and the Glenwood Police Department also assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with the call.

Derrick Simpson

Man & woman from MO. arrested on Theft, drug & child endangerment charges in Fremont County

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August 18th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop Friday night in Fremont County resulted in numerous charges against a man and woman from Missouri. Authorities say the Fremont County K9 Unit conducted the traffic stop at around 11:45-p.m. for a registration violation, near the intersection of 310th St and Railroad Ave, in Hamburg, Iowa.  The vehicle was occupied by two adults and two children ages 2 and 4.

The vehicle was found to be stolen out of Kansas City, Missouri.  A search warrant was conducted on the vehicle and narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered. The driver, 32-year old Clifford John, of Gladstone, MO., was arrested for Theft 2nd Degree, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 2 counts of Child Endangerment, and Driving without a license.

The passenger, 24-year old Henrietta Marshall, of Kansas City, MO., was arrested for Theft 2nd Degree, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and 2 counts of Child Endangerment.

The pair are being held without bond pending further court proceedings. The children were released to the care of a relative.

Clifford John

Henrietta Marshall

EARL JARNAGIN, 82, of Panora (Svcs. 08/23/2018)

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August 18th, 2018 by admin

EARL JARNAGIN, 82, of Panora died Thursday, August 16th at his home. A visitation for EARL JARNAGIN will be held on Thursday, August 23rd from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Twigg Funeral Home in Panora.

Private burial of his cremains will be held in the West Cemetery in Panora.

EARL JARNAGIN is survived by:

Sons: Brian (Tammy) Jarnagin of Ames. Gary (Kris) Jarnagin of Panora. Scott Jarnagin of Monroe. Sean Jarnigan of Bayard. Neal Jarnagin of Waverly.

Brother: Wayne Jarnagin.

Sisters: Dottie Siri, Darlene Jarnagin, and Jeri Corbitt.

7 Grandchildren

2 Great-Grandchildren

Atlantic Sesquicentennial Block Party presented by KJAN this Sunday

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August 18th, 2018 by admin

KJAN has coordinated with numerous community organizations and businesses to celebrate the 150th Birthday of Atlantic with a Sesquicentennial Block Party on Sunday. The party will be held at the Atlantic Middle School from 11:00am-3:00pm with numerous activities held throughout the event.

A meal will be available for just $1.50 with seating available indoors and outdoors for attendees to eat. The meal will feature pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, chips, cupcake, and a drink.

Atlantic history presentations will take place in a classroom at 11:30am and 12:30pm. Who’s Who in Atlantic: 1868-1968 presentation at 11:30. At 12:30 Rock Island Railroad: Atlantic beginnings presentation.

There will be churches/groups/organizations providing family fun and activities. A few include: Nishna Valley Family YMCA – bounce houses and train rides, Atlantic BPW – kids bag toss, Atlantic Lions – corn hole games, Atlantic Elks – fire trailer, Atlantic PEO – a depot cutout out for photos, Atlantic FFA – kids activities and demonstrations, Atlantic Police Department – kids fingerprints, Atlantic Fire Department – fire truck rides, Atlantic Rising – face painting. An old fashioned hymn sing a long in the auditorium at 1:00pm will be held as well. The movie “I Can Only Imagine” will be shown in the Atlantic Middle School Auditorium at 3:00pm at no cost.

A special street dedication presentation for Atlantic native and Super Bowl Champion Ed Podolak will take place at 2:00pm in the Trojan Bowl. Ed will be available for pictures and photographs beginning at 12:30pm as well. Herky will be on hand along with a number of other dignitaries from the Iowa Hawkeyes and Kansas City Chiefs to honor Ed and meet with the public.

An aerial photo in the shape of 150 will take place in the Trojan Bowl as well to document the celebration. Come on out to enjoy a fun day to celebrate Atlantic’s 150th Birthday!

 

7AM Sportscast 08/18/2018

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