A Red Oak woman was arrested Saturday for Theft in the 5th degree. Red Oak Police say 57-year old Sheryl Lynne Franzen was taken into custody at around 1:10-p.m. at the Fareway Store in Red Oak. Franzen was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.
A deer on the road caused a driver in Montgomery County to lose control of his vehicle early Saturday morning about a mile east of Red Oak. Authorities say 39-year old Donald Lee Gay, of Villisca, was traveling east on 200th Street at around 1:45-a.m., when he swerved to miss a deer. The 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix he was driving went out of control and slid through a yard at 2013 200th Street, causing about $3,000 damage to the landscaping. Gay was cited for Failure to Maintain Control. No injuries were reported.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – The Council Bluffs City Council is set to vote next week on a development proposal near the city’s riverfront that would include multilevel office buildings, condo towers and apartment buildings. The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil reports that the master plan for Playland Park near the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge would be similar to Ak-Sar-Ben Village in Omaha, Nebraska, just across the Missouri River.
The city council is set to vote Monday on the plan. If approved, Mayor Matt Walsh says the next step would be to create a development agreement between the developers and the city.
AKRON, Iowa (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is back in Iowa spending time with political activists who could prove helpful if the Republican runs for president in 2016. Christie is headlining Gov. Terry Branstad’s birthday bash Saturday night and attending Rep. Steve King’s annual pheasant hunt lunch.
It’s Christie’s third recent trip to the early-voting state. And it’s another chance to meet activists and fundraisers who could help him down the line. Some political operatives in Iowa have made it clear that they’re eager to work for him.
But recent polls show that Christie would face an uphill climb if he were to make a play for Iowa.
A man and woman from Adel were injured in a crash Saturday between their car and a van, in Dallas County. The Iowa State Patrol reports 75-year old Beverly Havlik and a passenger in her car, 83-year old Walter Havlik, who were both wearing their seat belts, were transported to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Walter Havlik was flown by helicopter to the facility, while his wife was transported by ambulance.
Officials say a 2001 Chevy Cavalier driven by Beverly Havlik and a 2003 Chrysler Town and Country van driven by 38-year old Jennifer R. Long, of Van Meter, were both traveling southbound on R Avenue north of 300th Street (east of Adel) at around 8:35-a.m., Saturday, when Havlik attempted to make a left turn onto 300th Street, and was hit by the van as it was in the northbound lane while attempting to pass.
Officials say Long was not injured in the crash.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Woodbury County officials say a county supervisor sentenced to 30 days in jail for domestic assault has said he will resign his position. Sioux City television station KTIV reports f ) that 44-year-old David Tripp told the chairman of the Woodbury County Board he will resign. Tripp’s promise came Friday, on the same day Tripp was scheduled to turn himself in to the Monona County Jail to serve his sentence.
Tripp, a former jailer, was charged after firing a gun into the air outside his home in December near his wife, who was not hurt. His attorney has said Tripp is being treated for alcohol abuse and is seeing a psychiatrist after being diagnosed with depression.
Tripp was elected in 2010. His term was set to end in January.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — University of Iowa football player Reggie Spearman has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, leading coach Kirk Ferentz to announce a minimum one-game suspension for the linebacker. Iowa City police records show the 19-year-old was arrested just after midnight Friday on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Spearman was booked into jail around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and later released.
Ferentz said in a statement Saturday that he was disappointed to hear of the charge against Spearman and that team officials will “work with authorities in gathering all the facts.” Ferentz said that Spearman will face consequences other than the suspension, but did not provide details.
The Hawkeyes had a bye week, and host Northwestern next Saturday.
Local & State News, with KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about muffins and share a muffin recipe.
SNICKERING ALMOND MUFFINS
SUGARED ALMONDS: (Optional for this recipe but gives muffins a nice crunch.)
½ c. sliced almonds
1/3 c. granulated sugar or coconut sugar
MUFFIN INGREDIENTS:
2 c. all-purpose flour
½ c. coconut sugar
¼ c. light brown sugar
1 T. baking powder
¾ t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. salt
½ c. (1 stick) butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 large eggs
¾ c. milk
½ t. vanilla extract
1 t. almond extract
STREUSEL INGREDIENTS:
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. light brown sugar
½ t. ground cinnamon
5 T. cold butter, cut into ¼” pieces
METHOD:
For Sugared Almonds: Place almonds and granulated sugar in frying pan and place on stove burner. Turn heat to low and stir until almonds start to turn color and sugar forms into beads and coats the almonds. Turn out almonds on to a cookie sheet to cool. (If using coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar, you must keep the burner heat on low and stir constantly. Otherwise, coconut sugar will burn. When using coconut sugar, it will have a paste-like appearance and not form into beads. My preference is to use granulated sugar for this application.)
For Muffins: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 16 regular-size muffin cups with nonstick baking spray. Place the pans on a baking sheet. Whisk together flour, coconut sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla and almond extracts. Beat well. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
For Streusel: In a small bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add pieces of cold butter and toss together until pea-sized crumbs are formed. (This can be done by pinching the mixture between your fingers or using a pastry cutter.) Sprinkle over tops of muffins, gently pressing into batter.
Sprinkle optional sugared almonds over top of streusel as desired. Bake for about 18-20 min or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Transfer pan to wire rack and cool for at least 10 min. before carefully removing each muffin. (These muffins have a delicate crumb and need to cool completely before enjoying.) Can be stored in airtight container for a few days.
Miss NiNi
FOOTNOTE:
(1) If there is not enough batter to put into each of the muffin cups in the muffin pan, pour a small amount of water into each of the empty cups prior to baking the muffins. This allows for more even baking.
(2) If choosing to refrain from making optional sugared almond topping, bake as directed using streusel topping only.
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Police in Lenox report two men were arrested early Friday afternoon following a fight in the parking lot of a grocery store.
When officers arrived they observed a fight between 39-year old Martin Villareal, and 40-year old Salomon Granados-Hernandez, both of Lenox. The men were charged with Disorderly Conduct and transported to the Taylor County Jail.
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