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Lenox Police release photos of break-in suspects

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February 12th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Lenox have released photos of two suspects and a possible get-a-way vehicle, in connection with a January 26th break-in at the Lenox Public Library. Authorities believe the suspects are the same persons who broke into the Prescott Library, the Afton Fitness Center and several other area locations that night.breakin 1breakin2

One man is believed to be five-feet eight-inches tall. He has a stocky build. The other suspect is about six-feet tall, and has a thinner build. Both wore face masks and gloves during the burglary. Their coats were similar to a Carhart coat, and green in color as were their face masks.

A white mini van believed to be involved was also captured on video.breakin3 If you have any information concerning this incident or the suspects, please contact the Lenox Police Department at 641 333 2929

Iowa fails to screen felon voters

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February 12th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa elections officials don’t have a uniform or accurate way to check whether potential voters are ineligible felons and this has led to people being wrongly disenfranchised or wrongly allowed to cast ballots.

In interviews with The Associated Press, state and county officials cite a lack of funding, disparate use of technology at polling places and record-keeping errors. Major shifts in state policy have exacerbated the problem by creating confusion among offenders.

The Iowa Secretary of State has identified three voters who were improperly disqualified as felons in 2012, and is investigating whether there were more. Other felons who should’ve been ineligible were allowed to vote because their status wasn’t discovered until later. Some of them have since been charged with felony election misconduct for illegally voting.

79-year old man arrested for a parole violation

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February 12th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer reports a 79-year old man from Clarinda was arrested Monday morning on a warrant for parole violation.

Sacora, Robert Dean (IA DOC photo)

Sacora, Robert Dean (IA DOC photo)

Robert Dean Sacora was transported to the Page County Jail and held without bond until a parole hearing is held. Sacora was released on parole in July 2013 from a Special Sentence issued in eastern Iowa’s Linn County. He was scheduled to be released from parole in January, 2016.

ISU’s Christofferson Named To Naismith Trophy Midseason List

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February 12th, 2014 by Jim Field

ATLANTA – Iowa State women’s basketball senior Hallie Christofferson has been named to the Naismith Trophy midseason list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

Christofferson is one of 30 collegiate women’s basketball players named to the prestigious Naismith Trophy list. The senior is averaging 18.7 points per contest, which ranks second in the Big 12, and 7.4 rebounds.

Christofferson recently became just the eighth player in Cyclone history to reach 1,500 career points and sits eighth in Iowa State history with 1,568 points. Christofferson is a two-time Academic All- Big 12 honoree and was also named an ISU Scholar Athlete last season.

Christofferson has been named to a slew of awards including, the John Wooden Award midseason list, the Wade Trophy Midseason list, a semi-finalist for the Wooden Citizenship Cup award and a Senior CLASS Award finalist.

Delayed arrest report from Harlan P-D

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February 12th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

In a report issued Wednesday (Today), the Harlan Police Department announced several arrests occurred and citations were issued from mid-to-late January. On Jan. 26th, 19-year old Ryan Corder and 15-year old Nicholas Haner were taken into custody in connection with a wallet reported missing from a vehicle in the 300 block of 5th Street.  Corder was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with theft in the 5th degree, possession of a controlled substance, credit card fraud, and unlawful possession of prescription drugs.  Haner was charged with credit card fraud and joint criminal conduct.  Haner was released to his parent and will be referred to Juvenile court.

On Jan. 30th, 18-year old Rosalynn Horner of Tacoma, WA, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia when the owner of the residence where she was staying reported her drug use.  Horner was cited, given a court date, and released. On Jan. 21st, 44-year old Steven Weber was arrested following an investigation of a stolen vehicle allegedly in his possession. The vehicle had been reported missing from LaPorte City. Weber was served with a warrant for possession of stolen property, made his initial appearance and was released with a court date.

On Jan. 22nd, 31-year old Katherine Hayes and 44-year old Steven Weber, both of Harlan, were arrested when officers were called to a domestic disturbance at the Lincoln Pines apartments.  Hayes and Weber were both transported to the Shelby County Jail where they were both charged with domestic abuse assault.

And on Jan. 31st, 34-year old Daniel Grabill of Harlan, was arrested when staff at the Big House Bar told officers that Grabill was asked to leave and refused.Grabill was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with Public Intoxication.

HSBB: Atlantic at Clarinda 02-11-2014

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February 12th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call of the game played at Clarinda High School.

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Harlan Police report 6 arrests

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February 12th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan arrested six individuals over the course of the past week. On Sunday, 20-year old Dylan Hansen, of Harlan, was taken into custody on an active Shelby County warrant for delivery of a controlled substance. He was being held in the Shelby County Jail on $50,000 bond.

On Saturday, two juveniles were arrested following an investigation in reference to checks that were stolen from a residence in the 1400 block of Onyx Drive. 16-year old’s Brenden Ballantyne  and Justin Dickinson, both of Harlan, were taken into custody. Dickinson was charged with theft 5th and five counts of felony forgery. Ballantyne was charged with seventeen counts of felony forgery. The teens were cited and then released to a parent. Their cases will be referred to Juvenile Court.

On Feb. 6th, 28-year old Justin Beck, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic accident at 6th and Victoria. Beck was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. And, on Feb. 5th, 23-year old Jeremy Bias and 35-year old Jeffrey Simpson, both of Harlan, were arrested when officers were investigating a fire under the Highway 44 bridge east of Harlan. As a result of the investigation Bias and Simpson were located and found to be in possession of several articles reported stolen from four Harlan churches. Bias and Simpson were transported to the Shelby County Jail. Simpson was charged with 4 counts of burglary 3rd, 2 counts of criminal mischief 5th degree, criminal mischief 3rd degree, possession of stolen property, ongoing criminal conduct, and trespass. Bias was charged with possession of stolen property.

Authorities report also, 50-year old Janis Scheffler, of Harlan, was cited last week for allowing a dog to run at large, 5th offense, when animal control officers found the dog running at large in the area of 8th and Willow.

Class 3-A/4-A Boys Basketball Pairings Announced

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February 12th, 2014 by Jim Field

3-A District 16 Semi-Finals @ Atlantic

  • Glenwood vs. Winterset (6:30)
  • Creston @ Atlantic (8:00)

3-A District 15  Semi-Finals @ Harlan

  • Perry vs. Denison-Schleswig (6:30)
  • ADM @ Harlan (8:00)

3-A District 3 Semi-Finals @ Carroll

  • Ballard vs. Greene County (6:30)
  • Boone @ Carroll (8:00)

4-A Sub-State 1 First Round

  • Sioux City West @ CB Abraham Lincoln (7:00)
  • CB Thomas Jefferson @ Lewis Central (7:00)

2 arrested in Mills County for violating probation

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February 12th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were arrested this week for violating the terms of their probation. 35-year old Dayton Ernest Tuper II, of Malvern, was arrested Monday night in Malvern, and 35-year old Antwan Darnail Hunt, of Glenwood, was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office. Hunt was being held in the Mills County Jail on $5,000 bond, while Tuper was being held without bond.

ISU’s Christofferson Named Senior CLASS Award Finalist

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February 12th, 2014 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior forward Hallie Christofferson has been named one of 10 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition.

An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.

The finalists were chosen from the original list of 30 by a media committee. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner. Fans are encouraged to vote on the Senior CLASS Award website through March 24. Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches’ votes to determine the winner.

Iowa State is the only school to have a finalist in each of the last two seasons, as Chelsea Poppens represented the Cyclones as a finalist last season.

The women’s winner will be announced during the NCAA Women’s Final Four.