Just as one holiday ends, it is time to think about another. Campers hoping to reserve spots for the 2015 Labor Day weekend need to mark June 4 on their calendars, when reservations for a Friday arrival open. Sherry Arntzen with the DNR Parks Bureau, says “Even by June 4 some sites will already be reserved by campers arriving prior to the holiday weekend. “And electric sites always go quickly.”
For more information on Iowa’s state parks and to make a reservation, visit www.iowadnr.gov/parks
Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 5th, 6th and 7th, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ free fishing weekend. Free fishing weekend is the first weekend in June each year. It allows Iowans an opportunity to try fishing without purchasing a license. All other regulations remain in place.
DNR staff will be at popular fishing spots across the state to help beginner anglers get started. They will assist with setting up fishing poles and distribute small kits with basic terminal tackle for panfishing along with tips and a few fun items. Hands-on fishing clinics are available to teach parents or kids the basics of fishing.
A list of fishing clinics, derbies, and other fun events co-sponsored by the DNR are available on the special events page. Log on to www.iowadnr.gov then click on Special Events Application System under the Event Calendar and Search for Events.
Anyone catching their first fish is encouraged to take a photo of it and send it in to receive the DNR’s first fish award. The DNR will commemorate the event with a certificate suitable for framing and the submitted photo. Information on the first fish program is available in the Iowa Fishing Regulations and online at http://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/MasterAnglerFirstFish.aspx.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Legislative leaders are back in the Iowa Capitol trying to resolve their budget differences so they can adjourn for the year. After the holiday weekend, a handful of lawmakers reported for duty Tuesday. Leaders and some committee chairs were set to continue budget negotiations.
The Republican-led House and Democratic-majority Senate must determine an overall spending level and how much new money to provide to K-12 education. Democrats are seeking to spend more than Republicans. Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, a Democrat from Council Bluffs, says the two sides moved closer last week.
Rep. Chuck Soderberg, a Le Mars Republican who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, says they were making progress and that it was a good sign that “all parties were at the table.”
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco’s family had been planning last week to celebrate her daughter leaving the hospital three months after being born prematurely. Instead, Orozco’s family and thousands of other mourners attended her funeral Tuesday. Orozco was shot to death last Wednesday by a fugitive who was fatally wounded by another officer. Orozco was 29. She lived in Council Bluffs and was a native of nearby Walnut, Iowa.
The funeral began at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church at Creighton University with traditional hymns and a remembrance of Orozco’s baptism. Several thousand others – many of whom were officers – sat in Omaha’s downtown arena watching a video feed of the funeral. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Council Bluffs after an 8.5-mile-long procession.
A longtime coach for the Simpson College baseball team was killed in a car crash Monday night. An Iowa State Patrol crash report indicates 65-year-old Joe Blake of Indianola lost control of his vehicle around a curve shortly after 8 p.m. The car rolled and Blake, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the car. He died at the scene.
Joe Blake – Simpson College
Joe Blake, who was drafted by the New York Yankees and played in their minor league system in early 70s, was in his 30th season as the pitching coach for Simpson. All four of Blake’s sons played professional baseball, including Casey, who retired as a Los Angeles Dodger in 2011. Ben Blake, also Joe’s son, is the head baseball coach at Simpson.
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The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on Monday of 18-year old Peyten Elizabeth Spencer, of Lorimor. Spencer was taken into custody just after 6-p.m. at her residence, on a charge of simple assault. She was later released from the Union County Jail on $300 bond.
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JACKIE NEWBURY, 76, of Greenfield, died Monday, May 25th, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Greenfield. Celebration of Life Services for JACKIE NEWBURY will be held 11-a.m. Fri., May 29th, at the Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Greenfield. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.
A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the church. There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
A Private family burial will be held at a later date in the Greenfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be be directed to the Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Greenfield.
JACKIE NEWBURY is survived by:
Her sons – Greg Newbury of Greenfield, and Scott Newbury (Brandi) of Waukee;
7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Authorities in southwest Iowa’s Taylor County report two people have been arrested in connection with a death that occurred in Bedford. According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects, Charles Hall, of Chicago, IL., and 25-year old April Claire, of Bedford, were taken into custody Friday, on felony charges of Child Endangerment causing serious injury.
The identity of the victim has not been released, but unconfirmed reports indicate the victim was a baby. The investigation is being conducted by the Taylor County Sheriff’s office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
CHESTER SWAIN, 93, of Massena, died Monday, May 25th, at the Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab in Anita. Funeral services for CHESTER SWAIN will be held 11-a.m. Thu., May 28th, at the Massena United Methodist Church in Massena. Steen Funeral Home in Massena has the arrangements.
The family will greet friends on Thursday one hour prior to services at the church. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
Burial in the Victoria Township Cemetery, south of Massena. Full Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Anita American Legion Post No. 210. A luncheon will be held at the church following the services at the cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Chester Swain memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.
CHESTER SWAIN is survived by:
His children – Bill (Cynthia) Swain of Lyman, Iowa, Linda (Ken) Tjepkes of Dike, Iowa, Donna (Gene) Rilling of Center Point, Iowa and Dorothy (Max) Goodvin of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
His sister – Virginia Holste.
11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.
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