The junior batted .571 and also earned a pair of victories on the mound. In seven games Flattery was 12-of-21 with 11RBI, four doubles and also scored ten runs. He was three-of-four with three RBI, a triple and scored a run in a victory over Humboldt and in 11 innings of work on the mound did not allow an earned run, gave up only three hits and struck out 12.
Class 3A: Marcus Heemstra, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley
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The senior was four-of-eight in two victories with four RBI and scored a couple of runs. Heemstra had three hits in four trips to the plate with a double, a triple and three RBI in a victory over Sibley-Ocheyedan. He was also the winning pitcher in a victory over George-Little Rock and in five innings or work allowed no earned runs, one hit and struck out nine.
Class 4A: Sean Moore, Iowa City West
June 8, 2010 By
The senior infielder batted .500 for the week with seven hits in 14 at-bats. He also scored five runs. In a victory over Iowa City High, Moore was three-for-three and scored two runs. In 17 trips to the plate last week he reached base 10 times.
Casey’s board responds to hostile takeover attempt
June 8, 2010 By
The Board of Directors of the Casey’s convenience store chain has responded to Canadian company’s attempt at a hostile takeover of the Ankeny-based business. The Casey’s board filed a response with the Securities and Exchange Commission that recommends that shareholders reject the $36-a-share offer from Couche-Tard, saying it substantially undervalues Casey’s and is not in the best interest of the shareholders.
Casey’s president Robert Myers says in a statement that “we believe this is a self-serving and transparent attempt by Couche-Tard to take significant value that rightly belongs to Casey’s shareholders.” The statement from Casey’s says Couche-Tard has used “questionable” tactics in attempting to facilitate its offer to buy the chain. It says the Canadian company purchased approximately 3.9% of Casey’s stock through a third party, and then sold almost all of its shares at a profit following the market reaction to the public announcement of its purchase offer.
The Casey’s statement says Couche-Tard has repeatedly stated it is committed to buying Casey’s but says the company’s decision to sell a significant ownership stake which would have been helpful in completing the transaction “raises serious questions about their level of commitment.” The Casey’s statement also says Couche-Tard’s intention to nominate nine people for election to the Casey’s board is “clearly and attempt by Couche-Tard to gain control of Casey’s to force through its inadequate proposal to acquire the company.”
The Canadian company made the offer to shareholders to attempt a hostile takeover of the company after the Casey’s board in March rejected its unsolicited offer to buy the company at the same share price.
See the complete Casey’s response here: www.caseys.com
Census worker charged with assaulting Mason City woman
June 8, 2010 By
A U.S. Census taker has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Mason City woman. The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department says 67-year-old Gene Watson of Manly was arrested and charged with simple misdemeanor assault in connection with a complaint filed with their office on May 20th.
It’s alleged he was part of an incident where he confronted Dana Peterson in front of her home in rural Mason City. Peterson claims she was assaulted by Watson after she was suspicious of him and didn’t want to talk. Watson was released to appear in court on June 11th.
Simple misdemeanor assault is punishable by a fine not to exceed $625 and a jail sentence of no more than 30 days.
By Bob Fisher, KRIB, Mason City
Cancer claims life of Newton legislator
June 8, 2010 By
A long-time legislator from Newton died last night. State Representative Paul Bell is a former Newton Policeman who began serving in the Iowa House of Representatives in 1993. Bell was diagnosed with cancer last year and had his stomach removed. The cancer spread and he was hospitalized on May 21st.
Democratic leaders in the Iowa House issued a statement last night, saying as a police officer and a legislator, their fellow Democrat “spent his life keeping his community safe and making Iowa a better place to live.”
The Republican leader in the Iowa House issued a statement, too, calling Bell a “respected legislator who gave his time and energy serving others.” Bell is survived by his wife and two children. Bell was 59 years old.
Grassley to meet with Supreme Court nominee today
June 8, 2010 By
President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will be having a one-on-one meeting today with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley at his U.S. Capitol office. Grassley is the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will conduct Kagan’s confirmation hearing later this month.
“We all know that the Constitution gives the Senate a very special responsibility of reviewing judicial nominations made by the president,” Grassley says. “Particularly, lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court is probably one of the most highly-charged responsibilities we have.” Grassley says one of his duties in meeting with a Supreme Court nominee is to make sure the candidate understands his or her role in government, and understands the law as it’s written, without letting personal feelings interfere.
Grassley says, “Miss Kagan does not have any experience as a judge, so the committee needs to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth examination of all of her writings, speeches, other documentation, to assess her judicial philosophy and, of course, fitness to serve as a justice.” When Kagan appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 28th, it will be a closely-watched national media event, but Grassley notes the 1 P.M. (Central time) conversation today will be private.
Grassley says, “Today’s meeting in my office will be less formal than the committee hearing that will begin in three weeks, but it’s the first opportunity I’ll have to directly ask questions of this nominee and get to know her better.” Grassley says today’s conversation will be relatively light, in comparison. He says he’ll plan to talk with Kagan publicly during the hearing about several issues, including her views on property rights and the Second and Tenth Amendments to the Constitution — the right to keep and bear arms, and the divisions between state and federal powers.
