Some of the latest area news and our funeral report, w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson. (There was a technical issue w/the 7-a.m. podcast, so this is a substitute for those & other stories)
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Some of the latest area news and our funeral report, w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson. (There was a technical issue w/the 7-a.m. podcast, so this is a substitute for those & other stories)
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A winter storm dropping freezing rain and snow is tracking east across Nebraska into Iowa, prompting schools and businesses to remain closed for the day. The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories and warnings Tuesday that carry forecasts of up to 8 inches of snow for northeast Iowa. Up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) is expected to accumulate by the time the storm leaves Omaha, and as much as 5 inches is forecast to amass in the Des Moines area overnight into Wednesday.
Wind-driven snow and icy roadways are making travel hazardous. The Nebraska Transportation Department reports that Interstate 80 is partially covered with ice in central Nebraska, as are several other highways. No storm closures have been reported. Below-zero wind chill temperatures are forecast overnight.
LA PORTE CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Black Hawk County official says enough money has been secured to fix a long-closed bridge on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail in La Porte City. County conservation board executive director Mike Hendrickson says the only worry now is whether bids that will be opened in fall are low enough. The project estimate is $854,000. Grants, private donations and $77,000 from the county are paying for the project.
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that work would begin in spring 2020 if all goes according to plan. The bridge over Wolf Creek was closed in September 2015 after inspectors concluded it was unsafe. The trail runs 67 miles along an old railroad line from Evansdale through Cedar Rapids to Ely.
Makes 6-8 servings
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef or bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
Half a box of Rigatoni-cooked
7 oz sliced mushrooms, drained
3 oz sliced pepperoni
16 oz jar pizza sauce
10 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
10 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
1. Brown ground beef and onion in saucepan. Drain.
2. Layer half of each of the following, in the order given, in slow cooker. Ground beef and onion, green pepper, noodles, mushrooms, pepperoni, pizza sauce, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
3. Repeat layers.
4. Cover. Cook on low 3-4 hours.
Tip: Keep Rigatoni covered with sauce so they don’t become dry. Variation – add 10 3/4 oz cream of mushroom soup to mix after noodles.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) _ Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $22.4 million. The North Liberty, Iowa-based company said it had profit of 27 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 24 cents per share. The trucking and logistics company posted revenue of $147 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $152.2 million.
For the year, the company reported profit of $72.7 million, or 88 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $610.8 million. Heartland Express shares have increased 9 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 15 percent in the last 12 months.
More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Jim Field speaks with Stacey Goodman, Iowa Program Coordinator, about the SWI Foundation Community Grant Program.
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The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Chris Parks.
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The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right:
| Class 4A | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Pts | Prv | ||
| 1. Waukee (6) | 12-0 | 95 | 1 | |
| 2. North Scott, Eldridge | (4) | 13-0 | 86 | 2 |
| 3. Sioux City, East | 12-0 | 73 | 3 | |
| 4. Bettendorf | 11-1 | 66 | 4 | |
| 5. Iowa City, West | 9-2 | 58 | 5 | |
| 6. Davenport, Central | 11-2 | 40 | 7 | |
| 7. Cedar Falls | 9-2 | 36 | 6 | |
| 8. Valley, West Des Moines | 12-2 | 33 | 8 | |
| 9. Dubuque, Senior | 9-2 | 31 | 9 | |
| 10. Des Moines, North | 11-2 | 23 | 10 |
Others receiving votes: Southeast Polk 2. Ankeny 2. Lewis Central 2. Prairie, Cedar Rapids 1. Ankeny Centennial 1. Johnston 1.
| Class 3A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Pts | Prv | |
| 1. Maquoketa (7) | 14-0 | 94 | 1 |
| 2. Clear Lake (2) | 13-0 | 88 | 2 |
| 3. Pella (1) | 11-2 | 59 | 4 |
| 4. Norwalk | 11-3 | 57 | 5 |
| 5. Oskaloosa | 9-3 | 55 | 3 |
| 6. Carroll | 10-1 | 51 | 6 |
| 7. Gilbert | 12-2 | 45 | 8 |
| 8. Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 9-3 | 44 | 7 |
| 9. Glenwood | 11-2 | 25 | 9 |
| 10. West Delaware, Manchester | 10-4 | 9 | 10 |
Others receiving votes: Fairfield 8. Wahlert, Dubuque 7. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 2. Marion 2. Storm Lake 2. Assumption, Davenport 1. Boone 1.
| Class 2A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Pts | Prv | |
| 1. North Linn, Troy Mills (9) | 13-0 | 99 | 1 |
| 2. Boyden-Hull (1) | 13-0 | 81 | 3 |
| 3. Van Meter | 12-0 | 76 | 4 |
| 4. West Sioux, Hawarden | 14-0 | 64 | 5 |
| 5. Treynor | 13-1 | 56 | 2 |
| 6. South Hamilton, Jewell | 12-1 | 47 | 7 |
| 7. Western Christian, Hull | 9-3 | 30 | 8 |
| 8. South Central Calhoun | 13-1 | 29 | 9 |
| 9. Camanche | 11-2 | 18 | 6 |
| (tie) Dike-New Hartford | 11-1 | 18 | 10 |
Others receiving votes: Regina, Iowa City 14. West Branch 5. Lake Mills 4. Pella Christian 3. Sioux Center 3. OA-BCIG 3.
| Class 1A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Pts | Prv | |
| 1. Grand View Christian (8) | 14-1 | 98 | 1 |
| 2. Montezuma (2) | 14-0 | 81 | 3 |
| 3. George-Little Rock | 13-1 | 79 | 2 |
| 4. New London | 15-0 | 66 | 5 |
| 5. Ankeny Christian Academy | 12-0 | 52 | 4 |
| 6. Stanton | 15-0 | 51 | 6 |
| 7. Ar-We-Va, Westside | 14-0 | 41 | 7 |
| 8. Prince of Peace Prep, Clinton | 12-1 | 38 | 8 |
| 9. Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids | 12-1 | 22 | 9 |
| 10. Calamus-Wheatland | 12-2 | 9 | NR |
Others receiving votes: Easton Valley 4. Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton 4. Newman Catholic, Mason City 3. South O’Brien, Paullina 1. Bishop Garrigan, Algona 1.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Officials say an eastern Iowa firefighter injured in a fiery explosion that killed a colleague is making strides in his recovery. Clinton City Administrator Matt Brooke said Monday that 23-year-old Adam Cain is listed as stable and has begun physical therapy. Brooke says Cain was able to walk about 100 feet Sunday, at University of Iowa Clinics & Hospitals in Iowa City. Brooke says Cain “is doing well and is in good spirits” and was able to receive a visit Monday from fellow Clinton Fire Department firefighters. Fire Lt. Eric Hosette died Jan. 5 while fighting the fire at the ADM grain facility in Clinton.
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