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Manhunt underway in SW Iowa after truck chase, crash

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October 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in southwest Iowa are searching for an unidentified suspect this (Wednesday) morning following a failed traffic stop on Tuesday afternoon. Taylor County Sheriff Josh Weed reports deputies attempted to stop a charcoal-colored Dodge pickup at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, but the attempted stop resulted in a 15-minute chase that ended when the truck crashed into a corn field at the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and 230th Street east of Bedford. The driver fled the wreckage on foot.

Deputies searched for the suspect until dark at 7 o’clock when the search was suspended. Sheriff Weed says shortly after ten o’clock a rural resident near the intersection of Highway 2 and Rockwood Avenue reported a man in their back yard. Weed says he believes the suspect may be looking for a vehicle to steal. The Taylor County Sheriff reminds residents to keep their vehicles locked and to be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary. Weed asks anyone with information about suspicious activity to call the Taylor County Sheriff’s office at 712-523-2153.

(Radio Iowa)

Western Iowa man fatally injured in Omaha crash, police say

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October 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A 42-year-old Iowa man suspected in a hit-and-run accident has been fatally injured in a north Omaha crash. Police say Robert Robison, of Carter Lake, was pronounced dead at an Omaha hospital after Tuesday night’s accident.

Omaha police say officers were flagged down by someone who reported a hit-and-run on McKinley Street. A sport utility vehicle matching the description provided soon was spotted. Officers lost sight of the SUV but then found it after it had crashed. Investigators say SUV apparently had gone out of control. It clipped a tree and rolled, ejecting Robison.

Police say one of his passengers was hospitalized for minor injuries, and another wasn’t hurt.

Neighbors near Lake Manawa concerned about camping

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October 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Neighbors in an area near Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs are concerned about camping and other issues near the lake.

About 80 people gathered at Bass Pro Shops to learn about two renovation projects by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Lake Manawa State Park. Under the proposed plan, 51 full hookup campsites would be made and dedicated spaces for tent camping would be eliminated, though tent camping would still be allowed.

Mike McGhee, the department’s project manager for lake restoration, says the two projects are expected to total more than $10 million. The Daily Nonpareil reports residents who live in Lake Manawa neighborhoods were concerned about overall park and lake safety. Some wanted to reduce camping numbers or prohibit the recreational activity all together while some supported the department’s plans.

Cass County Supervisors approve new jailers

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October 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors, today (Wednesday), approved a recommendation from Chief Deputy Sheriff John Westering, for the hiring of two full-time jailers. The Board approved the employment of Maria Agboglo at a starting union scale wage of $14.06/per hour, effective Oct. 15th. The second Jailer hired, effective this past Monday, was Linda Marxen. Since Marxon had worked for the County previously, Westeringg recommended her union scale wage be paid at $14.50 per hour.

In other business, Auditor Dale Sunderman reported there has been a good deal of interest in the upcoming General Election, as demonstrated by the number of Absentee ballots requested and turned in. He said 960 persons have requested ballots, with a little over half having already been returned. Overall he says, it’s going pretty well.

With Monday being a holiday, nearly 60 ballots came into the Auditor’s Office on Tuesday. Sunderman says they’re averaging about 30 and 50 ballots requests per day. The last day to submit an Absentee ballot to the Auditor’s Office, is Nov. 3rd.

Cass Co. Auditor Dale Sunderman demonstrates a new voting machine for the blind/visually impaired.

Cass Co. Auditor Dale Sunderman demonstrates a new voting machine for the blind/visually impaired.

He demonstrated to the Board the new vote tabulation machines, including one for persons who are blind or visually and/or hearing impaired.

Sunderman says it has an audio ballot. The difference between the new machine and the old AutoMark machine, is that the old style required an 8-by 14 ballot to be fed into it. The new machine generates a heavier, paper receipt similar to what you would get from a grocery store or other business. The receipt is about four-inches wide. Each precinct will have one of the special, touch-screen machines for blind/hearing impaired voters.

Stanton man arrested on theft and weapon charges

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October 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County say an investigation that led to a search warrant on Sept. 3rd, also resulted in the arrest of a man on theft and weapon charges. 48-year old Thayne Kinnison, of Stanton, was arrested Wednesday (Today) on a warrant for Theft in the 2nd degree/Possession of Stolen Property, and for being a Felon in Possession of an Offensive Weapon. Kinnison was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 cash bond.

Also on Wednesday (today), deputies in Montgomery County arrested 20-year old Travis Brightbill, of Council Bluffs, on a warrant for Probation Violation related to an original narcotic violation offense. Brightbill was being held in the jail on $2,500 bond.

(Update) Atlantic man dies during Tuesday accident

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October 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

In a follow-up to our story Tuesday about a fatality accident near Avoca, the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office today (Wednesday) identified the victim as 60-year old Garry Johnk, of Atlantic. Sheriff Jeff Danker says the cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy.

Johnk was driving a Ford F-150 pickup on westbound Highway 83 at around 7:35-a.m., Tuesday, when the vehicle left the road and came to rest in a harvest cornfield. Iowa Department of Transportation workers were on location erecting a construction zone sign,  when they saw the pickup pass by. The driver appeared to be slumped over, leaning toward the driver’s door.

The workers were nearly struck as the truck passed them. John was transported by Avoca Rescue to Myrtue Medical Center-Harlan where he was pronounced dead.

Backyard and Beyond 10-15-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 15th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Tova Brandt, Albert Ravenholt Curator of Danish American Culture at the Museum of Danish America, about a open house for their Curatorial Center this Saturday.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th

Trading Post

October 15th, 2014 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  5 hp Snapper snow blower single stage. 20”. 125.00 firm.  Also, Coleman Vantage 3500 generator. slightly used. 300.00.  712-243-9849.

FOR SALE:  Milwaukee brand trooper boots are like new in box (Black) – Size 9D. Have side zippers in addition to laces. Worn once while rider was on motorcycle trike. Did not work for shifting pattern on heel/toe shifter. Cost $100+tax new.  Asking $70. Boots are in the Exira area. Phone – 515-943-6471.

Motorcycle Boots

WANTED: 2 Horsepower Air Compressor; Back vibrator. 712-249-4005.

FOR SALE: Micrometer $150 OBO. 712-249-4005

WANTED: 2-3 Bedroom house to rent in or around Exira, Elk Horn, Kimballton. Willing to do work on property if the rent is reasonable. contact Kelsie @ 712-789-0094.

Adair-Casey Cross Country Meet Results

Sports

October 15th, 2014 by Jim Field

Boys Team Standings:

  1. West Central Valley  41
  2. Atlantic JV  71
  3. Clarinda Academy  92
  4. Adair-Casey/CAM  99
  5. Orient-Macksburg  106
  6. Paton-Churdan  159

Boys Top Ten:

  1. Cale Billheimer, A-C/CAm
  2. Rylan Heffernan, WCV
  3. Sam Courtney, Guthrie Center
  4. Lando Foster, Guthrie Center
  5. Michael Vyrostek, WCV
  6. Lance McCormick, Clarinda Academy
  7. Will Wepler, Atlantic JV
  8. Jesse Johnson, O-M
  9. Dakota Holaday, A-C/CAM
  10. Zach Heffernan, WCV

Girls Team Standings:

  1. West Central Valley  25
  2. Adair-Casey/CAM  34

Girls Top Ten:

  1. Emily Copic, Exira/EHK
  2. Katlyn Holaday, A-C/CAM
  3. Shelby Hunemiller, WCV
  4. Abbey Harris, WCV
  5. Gillian Stanley, WCV
  6. Deann Irlmeier, Exira/EHK
  7. Kassidy Chandler, A-C/CAM
  8. Alex Becker, A-C/CAM
  9. Adrianna Haag, Exira/EHK
  10. Jen Neville, Exira/EHK

For complete results, click these links:

A-C CC Invite Boys Results 2014

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(Update) 2 injured in Shelby County crash Tuesday

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October 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Two people were injured during a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon, in Shelby County. The Iowa State Patrol reports 39-year old Amy Malloy, of Walnut, who was not wearing a seat belt, suffered severe injuries and was flown by LifeNet helicopter to the UNMC in Omaha, while the driver of the other vehicle, 31-year old Jason Leinen, of Adel, who was wearing his seat belt, suffered non-life threatening injuries, was transported to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan by Elk Horn Rescue.

The accident happened at around 12:50-p.m. on 400th Street, about one-quarter of a mile east of Umbrella Road, in Shelby County. Officials say a 2006 Toyota Camry driven by Malloy, was traveling west on the wrong side of 400th Street, at the same time a 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by Leinen, was traveling east.

The vehicles collided at the crest of a hill, causing major damage to both vehicles.