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2 injured in Red Oak collision

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February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A two-vehicle crash in Red Oak Sunday afternoon caused both drivers to be transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. According to Red Oak Police, 22-year old Amanda Huebner, of Red Oak, failed to yield to a 1993 GMC pickup driven by 43-year old Michael King, of Red Oak, as Huebner was leaving the intersection of 4th and Joy Streets, at around 3:40-p.m.

Huebner’s westbound 2003 Ford Windstar van was struck by King’s pickup on the driver’s side, causing $8,000 damage. Red Oak Rescue transported both drivers to the hospital. Huebner was cited for Failure to Yield, Operating a vehicle without registration, and Failure to provide proof of insurance.

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Weather forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA: 2/9/2015

Weather

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

346 AM CST MON FEB 9 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TODAY…CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG THROUGH MID MORNING. HIGH IN THE MID 30S. NORTHEAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE LOWER 20S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH AROUND 40. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

WEDNESDAY...PARTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. COLDER. HIGH 15 TO 20.

 

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Ticketing drivers who poke along in passing lane

News

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A state representative from north central Iowa has proposed a one-hundred dollar fine for drivers caught dawdling in the left-hand lanes of Iowa’s highways and interstates. Representative Josh Byrnes, a Republican from Osage, says truckers tell him poky drivers in the passing lane are causing bottlenecks and that’s why he introduced the bill. “Really, just to raise awareness,” Byrnes says. But once word of his legislation got out on social media, Byrnes has been inundated with Facebook email on the subject.

“You know, one person comes forward and says, ‘This happened to me,'” Byrnes says. “It almost turns into a support group.” The bill Byrnes has proposed would require drivers in the passing lane on the highway to go no more than 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit. That means vehicles going less than 60 miles an hour in the left lane on Iowa’s interstates could be pulled over and ticketed, because the posted speed limit is 70. Byrnes isn’t hearing from people who are opposed to the concept to ticketing drivers who dillydally in the passing lane.

“I’ve got nothing but all these emails from people telling me their horror stories of the left-lane experiences they’ve had,” Byrnes says. Byrnes says this really isn’t an issue in rural Iowa, but it is a safety concern in congested areas of the state where there are more drivers using multi-lane highways. The bill isn’t likely to bcome law. The chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee says distracted driving is a bigger issue, as more motorists talk and text on their cell phones while driving. Under current Iowa law drivers are to maintain a “reasonable and proper” speed and can be fined for “impeding traffic.”

However, police and state troopers are allowed to use their own judgment as to what is the proper speed for driving in the passing lane. Vehicles and implements that are incapable of going at least 40 miles an hour are not allowed on the interstate.

(Radio Iowa)

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Special Election in House District 23, Tuesday

News

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A special election will take place Tuesday for residents in three southwest Iowa Counties. The election is being held in Iowa House District 23 to fill the legislative seat formerly held by Mark Costello, who won a special election Dec. 30th for Iowa Senate District 12, which was held by now U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. David Sieck, a Republican from Glenwood, and Steve Adams, a Democrat from Red Oak, are also in the race for the 23rd District.

The District includes Mills and Fremont counties, plus two-thirds of Montgomery County. Cities include Pacific Junction, Hamburg, Glenwood, Tabor, Sidney, Red Oak and Malvern. Adams and Sieck won their respective party nomination conventions last month.

Polls close at 9 p.m. Tuesday.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Feb. 9, 2015

News

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With the election of Senator Joni Ernst last year, the state of Iowa finally shed its status for having never selected a female governor or member of Congress. On Friday the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University will kick off its fifth “Ready to Run” campaign training for women.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The amount Iowa counties borrow to repair their roads and bridges may be a key factor in the debate over whether to increase the state fuel tax. The Des Moines Register reports Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell and Howard counties all carry large road construction debts. Worth County carries the highest debt at $25.4 million. That translates into $3,366 per resident of the county.

FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in a serious fall while decorating Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City for Christmas. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports Mark Newcom fell roughly 35 feet when a lift he was using to hand garland and replace light bulbs tipped over on December 5th. Newcom is easing back into his daily routine of teaching at Waldorf College, and says he’s grateful for all the support he has received.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials say no jackpot winner was selected in the latest $380 million Powerball drawing. The next drawing will be Wednesday after no one matched Saturday’s winning numbers.

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Iowa throttles No. 17 Maryland 71-55

Sports

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Aaron White scored 17 points, Adam Woodbury matched a career high with 16 and Iowa throttled 17th-ranked Maryland 71-55 on Sunday. Peter Jok also matched a career high with 15 points for the Hawkeyes (15-8, 6-4 Big Ten). They opened the game on a 22-3 run and handed the Terrapins their third straight road loss — all by double digits.

The Terrapins (19-5, 7-4) scored just 17 points on 6-of-25 shooting in the first half as Iowa raced out to a 23-point lead. Maryland got within 15 before a technical foul on coach Mark Turgeon with 10 minutes left slowed much of its momentum. Melo Trimble had 20 points to lead Maryland, which was outrebounded 30-19.

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Logic has 30 as No. 16 Iowa women defeat Wisconsin 86-75

Sports

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Samantha Logic scored a career-high 30 points, including 13 in the game-breaking run, as No. 16 Iowa raced to an 87-75 win over Wisconsin on Sunday. The Hawkeyes (19-4, 10-2 Big Ten), leading 42-38 at halftime, opened the second half with a 19-2 run — with seven straight points from Logic. Then she had a 3-pointer and a three-point play before Whitney Jennings capped the run to make it 59-40. Bethany Doolittle and Ally Disterhoft combined for 35 points, 28 in the first half, for Iowa.

Melissa Dixon, who entered leading the nation in 3-pointers (86) and treys per game (3.91), did not attempt a shot in the first half and was held to two free throws, finishing 0 of 3 behind the arc. Tessa Cichy had a career-high 20 points for the Badgers (8-14, 4-8). Logic, a native of Racine, Wisconsin, had double-doubles in her three previous trips to her home state.

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Atlantic Parks Board to act on Kiddie Korral site plan Mon. evening

News

February 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors will meet Monday evening in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall, beginning at 5:15. On their agenda is information about and possible action on the preliminary site plan from Snyder and Associates, for the replacement of the Kiddie Korral at Sunnyside Park.

The Board will also hear updates on: the Bull Creek Reconstruction Project; the Buck Creek Dog Park; an Urban Forestry Grant; and a T-A-P (Transportation Alternatives Program) Grant application due Feb. 26th, with regard to the Schildberg Quarry Lake #2 Trail, and, the Boat Ramp project.

Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring reminds area residents Sunnyside Park is still open to anyone wanting to use it for lunch, or other recreational activities, even though the gates to the park were closed January 5th for the Winter season.

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Program provides political training to women in Iowa

News

February 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With the election of Sen. Joni Ernst last year, the state of Iowa finally shed its status for having never selected a female governor or member of Congress. But advocates say there is still plenty of work to do to get more women involved in politics.

On Friday the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University will kick off its fifth “Ready to Run” campaign training for women. The program, which will be held over three days between February and April, includes seminars on how to organize a campaign, raise money and deal with the media.

Dianne Bystrom, the center’s director, said women in the state need encouragement to enter the political arena.

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Class 1-A Sectional Wrestling Results from Tri-Center

Sports

February 8th, 2015 by Jim Field

(First and second place wrestlers in each weight advance to the district meet Saturday, February 14 at Underwood)

Team Scores:

1. Logan-Magnolia 259
2. East Mills 164.5
3. Underwood 153
4. Tri-Center 133
5. Treynor 124
6. Southwest Iowa 118
7. St. Albert 69

106 Results
1st Place – Wyatt Crocker of Logan-Magnolia
2nd Place – Joey Jennings of Underwood
3rd Place – Chase Haas of Treynor
4th Place – Seth Noel of St. Albert
1st Place Match
Wyatt Crocker (Logan-Magnolia) 31-11, Fr. over Joey Jennings (Underwood) 19-17, Fr. (MD 10-2).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Joey Jennings (Underwood) 19-17, Fr. over Chase Haas (Treynor) 11-13, Fr. (RULE).
3rd Place Match
Chase Haas (Treynor) 11-13, Fr. over Seth Noel (St. Albert) 14-29, Fr. (Fall 5:10).

113 Results
1st Place – Alex Thomsen of Underwood
2nd Place – Garrett Thompson of Logan-Magnolia
3rd Place – Gabe Carolus of Treynor
4th Place – Charlie Doll of St. Albert
5th Place – Tristan Vanatta of Southwest Iowa
1st Place Match
Alex Thomsen (Underwood) 38-0, Fr. over Garrett Thompson (Logan-Magnolia) 43-9, Fr. (TF-1.5 2:46 (23-8)).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Garrett Thompson (Logan-Magnolia) 43-9, Fr. over Gabe Carolus (Treynor) 24-12, Fr. (Fall 0:25).
3rd Place Match
Gabe Carolus (Treynor) 24-12, Fr. over Charlie Doll (St. Albert) 21-25, Fr. (Fall 0:39).
5th Place Match
Tristan Vanatta (Southwest Iowa) 2-6, Fr. over () , . (Bye).

120 Results
1st Place – Bo Geise of Logan-Magnolia
2nd Place – Ben Christensen of East Mills
3rd Place – Anthony McCart of Southwest Iowa
4th Place – Jeremy Miller of Tri-Center
5th Place – Cody Colton of Underwood
6th Place – Jace Galvan of St. Albert
1st Place Match
Bo Geise (Logan-Magnolia) 38-13, Fr. over Ben Christensen (East Mills) 32-12, Jr. (Dec 4-3).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Ben Christensen (East Mills) 32-12, Jr. over Anthony McCart (Southwest Iowa) 18-16, Jr. (RULE).
3rd Place Match
Anthony McCart (Southwest Iowa) 18-16, Jr. over Jeremy Miller (Tri-Center) 10-21, Fr. (Fall 1:47).
5th Place Match
Cody Colton (Underwood) 5-24, Fr. over Jace Galvan (St. Albert) 9-20, Fr. (Fall 2:49).

126 Results
1st Place – Christian Polley of Tri-Center
2nd Place – Gabe Holben of Logan-Magnolia
3rd Place – Austin Ziegler of Underwood
4th Place – Brody Brandenburg of St. Albert
5th Place – Dalton Clark of Treynor
1st Place Match
Christian Polley (Tri-Center) 38-3, Sr. over Gabe Holben (Logan-Magnolia) 37-8, Sr. (Dec 6-0).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Gabe Holben (Logan-Magnolia) 37-8, Sr. over Austin Ziegler (Underwood) 13-20, Fr. (Fall 0:25).
3rd Place Match
Austin Ziegler (Underwood) 13-20, Fr. over Brody Brandenburg (St. Albert) 15-25, Jr. (Dec 14-12).
5th Place Match
Dalton Clark (Treynor) 22-23, Jr. over () , . (Bye).

132 Results
1st Place – Alec Moorman of East Mills
2nd Place – Kaleb Reynek of Logan-Magnolia
3rd Place – Hunter Rasmussen of Southwest Iowa
4th Place – Bronson Griffin of Tri-Center
5th Place – Garrett Martin of St. Albert
1st Place Match
Alec Moorman (East Mills) 24-5, Jr. over Kaleb Reynek (Logan-Magnolia) 18-11, Sr. (MD 15-6).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Kaleb Reynek (Logan-Magnolia) 18-11, Sr. over Hunter Rasmussen (Southwest Iowa) 25-14, Jr. (RULE).
3rd Place Match
Hunter Rasmussen (Southwest Iowa) 25-14, Jr. over Bronson Griffin (Tri-Center) 11-18, Sr. (Fall 2:22).
5th Place Match
Garrett Martin (St. Albert) 15-34, Fr. over () , . (Bye).

138 Results
1st Place – Dakota Moss of Southwest Iowa
2nd Place – Tom Jennings of Underwood
3rd Place – Tyler Paulson of Tri-Center
4th Place – River Meeker of Logan-Magnolia
5th Place – Trenton Pullen of East Mills
6th Place – Jackson Dunning of St. Albert
1st Place Match
Dakota Moss (Southwest Iowa) 40-5, Sr. over Tom Jennings (Underwood) 15-7, Jr. (Fall 4:47).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Tom Jennings (Underwood) 15-7, Jr. over Tyler Paulson (Tri-Center) 23-20, So. (Fall 3:23).
3rd Place Match
Tyler Paulson (Tri-Center) 23-20, So. over River Meeker (Logan-Magnolia) 16-11, Jr. (Dec 6-3).
5th Place Match
Trenton Pullen (East Mills) 10-20, So. over Jackson Dunning (St. Albert) 6-24, Fr. (Fall 4:45).

145 Results
1st Place – Luke Stortenbecker of East Mills
2nd Place – Brady Wilson of Logan-Magnolia
3rd Place – Chris Jarrett of Tri-Center
4th Place – Marc Riley of Treynor
1st Place Match
Luke Stortenbecker (East Mills) 32-11, So. over Brady Wilson (Logan-Magnolia) 27-13, So. (Fall 2:22).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Brady Wilson (Logan-Magnolia) 27-13, So. over Chris Jarrett (Tri-Center) 24-21, Jr. (MD 10-2).
3rd Place Match
Chris Jarrett (Tri-Center) 24-21, Jr. over Marc Riley (Treynor) 24-18, Sr. (Dec 8-6).

152 Results
1st Place – Josh Hopkins of East Mills
2nd Place – Brady Charbonneau of Logan-Magnolia
3rd Place – Scott Ruffcorn of Tri-Center
4th Place – Alex Larsen of Treynor
5th Place – Nick Startnes of Underwood
6th Place – Augie Kouri of St. Albert
1st Place Match
Josh Hopkins (East Mills) 48-1, Jr. over Brady Charbonneau (Logan-Magnolia) 43-7, Sr. (Dec 10-7).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Brady Charbonneau (Logan-Magnolia) 43-7, Sr. over Scott Ruffcorn (Tri-Center) 35-15, Sr. (Dec 12-6).
3rd Place Match
Scott Ruffcorn (Tri-Center) 35-15, Sr. over Alex Larsen (Treynor) 13-30, Jr. (Fall 1:31).
5th Place Match
Nick Startnes (Underwood) 8-28, Fr. over Augie Kouri (St. Albert) 7-34, Fr. (Fall 1:44).

160 Results
1st Place – Cody Kingery of Underwood
2nd Place – Colton Fisher of Logan-Magnolia
3rd Place – Broc Hansen of Southwest Iowa
4th Place – John Reber of Treynor
5th Place – Jacob Hummel of East Mills
6th Place – Noah Dickerson of Tri-Center
1st Place Match
Cody Kingery (Underwood) 26-2, Sr. over Colton Fisher (Logan-Magnolia) 33-10, Sr. (MD 14-2).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Colton Fisher (Logan-Magnolia) 33-10, Sr. over Broc Hansen (Southwest Iowa) 21-9, Sr. (RULE).
3rd Place Match
Broc Hansen (Southwest Iowa) 21-9, Sr. over John Reber (Treynor) 23-15, Jr. (Fall 0:57).
5th Place Match
Jacob Hummel (East Mills) 18-20, So. over Noah Dickerson (Tri-Center) 5-25, Fr. (Dec 8-5).

170 Results
1st Place – Riley Wohlers of Logan-Magnolia
2nd Place – Sam Gregory of Treynor
3rd Place – Elijah Finn of St. Albert
4th Place – Thad Bohbot of Underwood
1st Place Match
Riley Wohlers (Logan-Magnolia) 39-7, Jr. over Sam Gregory (Treynor) 31-10, Jr. (Fall 0:32).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Sam Gregory (Treynor) 31-10, Jr. over Elijah Finn (St. Albert) 34-16, So. (RULE).
3rd Place Match
Elijah Finn (St. Albert) 34-16, So. over Thad Bohbot (Underwood) 15-28, So. (Fall 5:18).

182 Results
1st Place – Steven Gregory of Treynor
2nd Place – Dillon Manhart of Tri-Center
3rd Place – Cavin Darnold of East Mills
4th Place – Reide Meeker of Logan-Magnolia
5th Place – Wyatt Suhr of St. Albert
6th Place – Noe Guzman of Underwood
1st Place Match
Steven Gregory (Treynor) 38-5, Jr. over Dillon Manhart (Tri-Center) 30-15, Jr. (MD 12-2).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Dillon Manhart (Tri-Center) 30-15, Jr. over Cavin Darnold (East Mills) 33-15, Sr. (RULE).
3rd Place Match
Cavin Darnold (East Mills) 33-15, Sr. over Reide Meeker (Logan-Magnolia) 26-16, So. (Fall 1:21).
5th Place Match
Wyatt Suhr (St. Albert) 11-26, Jr. over Noe Guzman (Underwood) 3-10, Jr. (Fall 2:59).

195 Results
1st Place – Drake Johnsen of Logan-Magnolia
2nd Place – Haydn Meier of Southwest Iowa
3rd Place – Roger Freese of Underwood
4th Place – Luke Schnepel of Treynor
5th Place – Alex Hall of East Mills
6th Place – Wes Kramer of Tri-Center
1st Place Match
() , . over Haydn Meier (Southwest Iowa) 34-10, Sr. (Dec 4-2).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Haydn Meier (Southwest Iowa) 34-10, Sr. over Roger Freese (Underwood) 26-28, So. (Dec 9-3).
3rd Place Match
() , . over Luke Schnepel (Treynor) 24-23, Sr. (Fall 1:24).
5th Place Match
Alex Hall (East Mills) 9-12, Jr. over Wes Kramer (Tri-Center) 5-19, Fr. (Fall 0:48).

220 Results
1st Place – Bret Blackburn of Southwest Iowa
2nd Place – Nick Perkins of East Mills
3rd Place – Jacob Stueve of Logan-Magnolia
4th Place – Ryan Lefeber of Tri-Center
5th Place – Collin Evans of Underwood
6th Place – Jayden Thiel of Treynor
1st Place Match
Bret Blackburn (Southwest Iowa) 32-5, Sr. over Nick Perkins (East Mills) 38-9, Jr. (Fall 2:23).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Nick Perkins (East Mills) 38-9, Jr. over Jacob Stueve (Logan-Magnolia) 30-20, Sr. (RULE).
3rd Place Match
Jacob Stueve (Logan-Magnolia) 30-20, Sr. over Ryan Lefeber (Tri-Center) 7-11, So. (Fall 1:07).
5th Place Match
Collin Evans (Underwood) 6-16, So. over Jayden Thiel (Treynor) 9-28, Fr. (Fall 1:02).

285 Results
1st Place – Anthony Ossman of East Mills
2nd Place – Christian Jensen of Logan-Magnolia
3rd Place – Adam McDermott of Tri-Center
4th Place – Andrew Frieze of Treynor
1st Place Match
Anthony Ossman (East Mills) 32-8, Jr. over Christian Jensen (Logan-Magnolia) 23-18, Jr. (Dec 3-0).
2nd Place Wrestleback
Christian Jensen (Logan-Magnolia) 23-18, Jr. over Adam McDermott (Tri-Center) 23-12, Jr. (RULE).
3rd Place Match
Adam McDermott (Tri-Center) 23-12, Jr. over Andrew Frieze (Treynor) 10-10, So. (Fall 1:10).

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