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RANDELL COMBS, 46, of Menlo (6-9-14)

Obituaries

June 6th, 2014 by Jim Field

RANDELL COMBS, 46, of Menlo died Thursday, June 5th at his home.  Memorial services for RANDELL COMBS will be held on Monday, June 9th at 4:00 pm at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

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Visitation will be held Monday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Gathering for friends and family will be held at the Combs house following the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Randell Combs Memorial Fund in care of the Johnson Family Funeral Home, PO Box 246, Stuart, IA 50250.

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Vilsack announces money to fight deadly pig virus

Ag/Outdoor

June 6th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says hog producers will be required to report a deadly pig virus to veterinarians as part of an increased effort from the federal government to fight the disease. Vilsack said Thursday at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines that the federal government would pump $26 million into fighting PEDv, also known as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. The disease has killed about 10 percent of the country’s hog inventory over the past year.

The Des Moines Register reports producers will be required to report when they’re affected by the disease. They’ll also be expected to develop a biosecurity management plan to monitor and control their respective farms. The funding could include an additional $4 million to research a vaccine for the disease.

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Group votes to change setup of Veishea at ISU

News

June 6th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — A task force has voted to discontinue the current setup of an annual celebration at Iowa State University, though no decision was made on specific changes. Members of the group voted unanimously Thursday to discontinue Veishea in its current form. The Des Moines Register reports they discussed eliminating the celebration’s well-known name and spreading events throughout the year instead of a multi-day event in the spring.

The group formed shortly after a late-night crowd disturbance in early April. People are accused of overturning cars and toppling light poles. One student was injured. The task force will make recommendations about Veishea to University President Steven Leath, who will make the final decision on its future.

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Girls State Tennis Friday Results

Sports

June 6th, 2014 by Jim Field

Class 1-A Singles Semi-Finals

  • Kate Walker, Red Oak def. Courtney Schneider, Dubuque Wahlert, 6-1, 6-1

Class 1-A Singles Consolation Semi-Finals

  • Paige Vannausdle, Red Oak, def. Emily Jurgensen, Ballard, 6-3, 6-1

Class 1-A Doubles Semi-Finals

  • Lindsey Grams/Kylie Vogel, Camanche def. Erica Sherman/Grace Blomstedt, Red Oak, 6-3, 4-5, 6-1

Class 2-A Singles Consolation Semi-Finals

  • Alex Kozlowski, DM Roosevelt, def. Abby Bergsten, Lewis Central, 6-7(4), 6-1, 1-0(7)

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2014 SECOND Iowa High School Softball Rankings

Sports

June 6th, 2014 by Jim Field

Class 1-A

  1. Akron-Westfield 9-0 1
  2. New London 6-0 2
  3. Lynnville-Sully 6-1 3
  4. AGWSR 7-1 6
  5. Janesville 4-0 8
  6. Martensdale St. Marys 6-2 5
  7. Charter Oak-Ute 8-1 10
  8. Remsen St. Mary’s 7-3 7
  9. Newell-Fonda 3-5 3
  10. Wayne 6-3 9
  11. Mason City Newman Catholic 4-1 11
  12. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 6-0 13
  13. Murray 4-0 14
  14. Marquette Catholic 10-1 NR
  15. Sigourney 4-1 15

Dropped Out: Westwood (12)

Class 2-A

  1. Highland 5-0 2
  2. Durant 9-0 10
  3. Logan-Magnolia 5-0 5
  4. Central Springs 6-0 9
  5. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 6-1 4
  6. Woodbury Central 7-2 8
  7. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 6-1 13
  8. North Union 4-1 6
  9. Iowa City Regina 4-4 1
  10. Alta-Aurelia 5-1 14
  11. BCLUW 8-2 NR
  12. Alburnett 8-3 12
  13. Fort Dodge St. Edmond 6-1 NR
  14. Ridge View 4-2 NR
  15. Emmetsburg 4-1 NR

Dropped Out: Lawton-Bronson (3), Des Moines Christian (7), Denver (11), Underwood (15)

Class 3-A

  1. Clarke 5-3 2
  2. Bondurant-Farrar 5-2 4
  3. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 3-2 1
  4. Benton 9-4 5
  5. East Marshall 8-3 3
  6. Interstate-35 4-1 10
  7. Sioux Center 4-0 11
  8. East Sac County 6-0 NR
  9. Crestwood 6-1 NR
  10. Iowa Falls-Alden 4-1 13
  11. Center Point-Urbana 6-4 7
  12. New Hampton 5-3 6
  13. West Burlington/Notre Dame 26-8 8
  14. Spirit Lake 3-1 NR
  15. Anamosa 4-1 NR

Dropped Out: Estherville-LC (9), OA-BCIG (14), Mount Vernon (12), Centerville (15)

Class 4-A

  1. Dallas Center-Grimes 6-0 1
  2. Norwalk 6-0 3
  3. Solon 10-0 4
  4. Fort Dodge 7-0 5
  5. Carlisle 7-1 2
  6. Cedar Rapids Xavier 6-0 7
  7. Davenport Assumption 8-0 10
  8. Ballard 5-2 8
  9. Fairfield 5-1 9
  10. Oskaloosa 7-0 12
  11. West Delaware 7-1 11
  12. Indianola 1-4 6
  13. North Scott 7-2 13
  14. Waverly-Shell Rock 2-0 14
  15. Winterset 6-2 15

Dropped Out: none

Class 5-A

  1. Johnston 4-0 1
  2. West Des Moines Valley 6-0 2
  3. Cedar Rapids Jefferson 10-0 5
  4. Waukee 7-0 8
  5. Ankeny Centennial 2-2 4
  6. Dowling Catholic 3-1 3
  7. Southeast Polk 3-1 6
  8. Cedar Rapids Prairie 4-2 9
  9. Bettendorf 4-2 7
  10. Ottumwa 7-1 NR

Dropped Out: Des Moines Lincoln (10)

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JAMES DAVID “RED” ESTES, SR., 75, of Dexter (6-11-14)

Obituaries

June 6th, 2014 by Jim Field

JAMES DAVID “RED” ESTES, SR., 75, of Dexter died Friday, June 6th at his home.  A military graveside service for JAMES DAVID “RED” ESTES, SR. will be held on Wednesday, June 11th at 9:30 am at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.  Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the James Estes Sr. Memorial Fund in care of Johnson Family Funeral Home, PO Box 246, Stuart, IA 50250

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Glenwood woman arrested on warrant for assault

News

June 6th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a Glenwood woman was arrested Thursday morning. 21-year old Lindsey Joanne Krause was arrested just before 8-a.m. on a warrant charging her with assault. Krause posted bond. Her preliminary hearing was set for June 16th.

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Shelby County economic/tourist organizations to merge

News

June 6th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’ Board of Directors has approved a merger with the Shelby County DevelopSource. In a meeting held Wednesday, the board met to discuss and act on the approval from their chamber members. On May 29th, the Chamber sent out a survey for all of their members to fill out and vote on the merger.

Of the 61 members who voted in the survey, 82 percent were in favor, 17 were against and 4 members skipped the question. Another question in the survey asked if a merger between the organizations is in the best interest and 87 percent said yes.

Two entities will combine to create one board with a total of 8 members, 4 from the Chamber and 4 from the DevelopSource boards. More information will be released once the details are hashed out on where the new organization will be located, by-laws are set in place and a new director is hired.

(Joel McCall/KNOD)

 

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Motorcyclist killed in Council Bluffs collision this morning

News

June 6th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 11:50-a.m.)

A motorcyclist died this morning when the cycle collided with a car in Council Bluffs. The accident occurred at around 6:45-a.m. Council Bluffs Police Sergeant Jason Bailey says the crash happened just north of the Mall of the Bluffs. “The Buick was going south making a left hand turn to turn into the business here,” Sergeant Bailey says, “the motorcycle was going north.”

The cycle was operated by 37-year old Mickie Carroll, of Council Bluffs. Carroll died at the scene. Bailey says no charges have been filed, as yet, but his initial investigation indicates the motorist, identified as 66-year old James Binns, of Council Bluffs, was at fault.  “We don’t know if he didn’t see him or what but he made a left hand turn in front of the motorcycle,” Bailey says. “He didn’t have a chance to stop and he struck the car.”

The accident remains under investigation.

(Radio Iowa/Council Bluffs P-D)

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Greenfield native awarded conservation internship

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 6th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) say Greenfield native Jared Baier will be spending his summer outdoors, helping to preserve and restore Iowa’s natural beauty through a unique internship program. The INHF selected Baier and nine other students from Iowa colleges as statewide land stewardship interns for the summer of 2014. Baier is a graduate of Nodaway Valley High School. He is majoring in forestry at Iowa State University and expects to graduate in December 2014.

INHF looks for college students who possess a passion for conservation and a desire to learn hands-on techniques for preserving Iowa’s natural areas. Baier said “This is a great hands on experience that will help further my career in the future.” INHF chooses its land stewardship interns based on their dedication to conservation and their devotion to restoring the state’s natural places.

Erin Van Waus, INHF land stewardship director, said “The interns help INHF achieve its goal of restoring rare and special native habitats throughout Iowa, and the enthusiasm and expertise each intern brings to the position is priceless.” The internship program allows INHF to increase its capacity to do high-quality restoration while offering the students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

Baier’s internship is sponsored by the estate of Richard “Sandy” Rhodes II, an INHF member from eastern Iowa known as a prairie restoration enthusiast. INHF is a nonprofit, conservation group that works with private landowners and other partners to protect Iowa’s land, water and wildlife. Since its founding in 1979, INHF has helped protect more than 130,000 acres of Iowa’s wild places.

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