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Patrol Vehicle rammed and officer dragged during Friday night pursuit

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September 21st, 2013 by admin

A pursuit that began Friday night in Fremont County ended 27 minutes later, but not before an officer was dragged by the vehicle and an Iowa State Patrol car was rammed. 18-year old Dominque James Schlup, of Hastings, was taken into custody in Mills County and charged with Assault on an officer, Eluding,  Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree, OWI/2nd offense, Driving While Revoked, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was being held in the Mills County Jail on $15,000 bond.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports the pursuit began after authorities received a report of a vehicle stolen from the vicinity of 110th Street and Plum Creek Road. During the investigation, the vehicle was observed by deputies who tried to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle sped off and wound its way onto several Fremont and Mills County roads, as well as through Malvern and Tabor, at speeds topping 110-miles per hour.

The vehicle was finally stopped on Lambert Avenue, just east of Malvern. During the stop, Schlup dragged officers with the vehicle before it rammed an Iowa State Patrol car. Following the pursuit, a search warrant was executed at 1129 225th Avenue, in Tabor. Several items were removed from the home. Charges are currently pending in Fremont County.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Tabor Police Department, Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation.

This is Your Nishna Valley 09-21-2013

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September 21st, 2013 by admin

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Royal Neighbors surprise Exira woman with ministry check

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September 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

On Saturday, Sept. 21st, Members of Chapter 1373 of the Royal Neighbors of America, based in Atlantic, surprised Natalie Groves, of Exira, with a $500 check from the organization’s “Nation of Neighbors Program,” to her Groves with her ministry at the Bethany Farm Christian Center in Brayton. The funds will help keep the cost of activities at the retreat for women and couples reasonable, and to purchase bunk beds for children.

Royal Neighbors has given nearly $1.5-million to more than 1,000 families and individuals in reaching their goals and rebuilding their lives through its Nation of Neighbors Program, which was launched in 2007. Officials say the program demonstrates a vision of protecting women financially and empowering them to improve their lives, families and communities, based on a philosophy founded in 1895.

8AM Newscast 09-21-2013

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September 21st, 2013 by admin

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Multiple Arrests in Red Oak Friday

News

September 21st, 2013 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 25-year-old Richard Dean Pierce of Red Oak for Driving While Suspended (13th Offense) at 3:16pm Friday (9/20).  Pierce was arrested at N 8th Street and East Chautauqua in Red Oak.  He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $566.25 bond.

The Red Oak Police Department reports two arrests for Public Intoxication on Friday.  At approximately 9:57pm officers arrested 24-year-old Megan Renea Guffey of Red Oak and 29-year-old Robert James Welch of Council Bluffs for Public Intoxication at Broadway and 1st Avenue in Red Oak.  Both defendants were taken to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center.  No bond was set for Welch and Guffey was being held on $300 cash bond.

The Red Oak Police also report the arrest Friday of 31-year-old Keith Andre Smith of Omaha for Breach of Peace.  Smith was arrested at approximately 7:45pm in the 1800 block of East Summit Street in Red Oak.  Smith was transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on $300 cash bond.

HARRIETT J. ROOS, 84, of Harlan (Svcs. 09-24-2013)

Obituaries

September 21st, 2013 by admin

HARRIETT J. ROOS, 84, of Harlan died Friday, Sept. 20th in Harlan.  Funeral Services for HARRIETT J. ROOS will be held Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 11:00am at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

Friends may call Monday, Sept. 23rd from 1-9pm with the family greeting friends from 4-6pm at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

HARRIETT J. ROOS is survived by:

Husband: Eddie Roos of Harlan.

Son: Tom Roos of Seattle, WA.

Daughters: Jane (Wayne) Blackwell of Mount Pleasant, TX.  Beth (Brad) Lunt of Bountiful, UT.

Brother: Raymond Zigtema of Tyler, TX.

4 Grandchildren

5 Great-Grandchildren

Other relatives and friends.

ELIZABETH L. FINKEN, 83, of Earling

Obituaries

September 21st, 2013 by admin

ELIZABETH L. FINKEN, 83, of Earling died Thursday, Sept. 19th.  A Mass of Christian Burial for ELIZABETH FINKEN will be held Monday, Sept. 23rd at 11:00am at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Family will greet friends on Sunday, Sept. 22nd from 4-7pm at the church.  A vigil service and rosary will take place at 7pm that evening.

ELIZABETH L. FINKEN is survived by:

Sons: Kelly (Cindy) O’Neill of Randolph, NJ.  Brian O’Neill of Denison.  Pat (Colleen) O’Neill of Edgwater, MD.  Danny (Clara) O’Neill of Kansas City, MO.  Jim (Kristi) O’Neill of Delano, MN.  Kerry (Barb) O’Neill of Fredricksburg, VA.

Daughters: Gayle (Marty) Rinehart of Boone.  Peggy (Scott Brooks) O’Neill of West Des Moines.  Maureen (Dave) Remington of Tecumseh, NE.  Kathleen O’Neill of Ames.

Step-Daughters: Rose (Don) Wageman of Earling.  Nancy (Greg) Voyles of Omaha.

Brother: Gary (Mary Ella) Wilke of Portsmouth.

Brothers-in-law: Ivo (Mick) Finken of Earling.  Bill (Rita) O’Neill of Holstein.

Sisters-in-law: Peggy White of Omaha.  Betty Gentile of Plattsmouth, NE.  Monica Wilke of Panama.  Cindy Frank of Omaha.

29 Grandchildren

5 Great-Grandchildren

Area School Board meetings set for Monday (9/23)

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September 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A couple of area school board meetings are set to take place Monday evening. In Exira, an Exira-EHK Regular Joint Board and Organizational Meeting will begin at 7-p.m. in the Media Center at the High School. Board members will answer any questions about the New Board, and the EHK Board will act on approving a bid from Feld’s Security for an entrance door. Both board will also act on Allowable Growth Funding for Special Education.

The Joint Board meeting will then adjourn, followed by the convening of an Organizational meeting for the new Exira-Elk Horn Kimballton Community School District. Their agenda includes the election of a new, seven member Board, followed by approval of Tami Jacobsen as Board Secretary and Marie Larson as Business Manager.

And, the Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold an Organizational Meeting and Work Session at 7:30-p.m. Monday, in the High School Media Center. The session will begin with business for the retiring board, approval the canvass of elections, Certified Annual Report and Special Education Supplement. Following adjournment, the New Board meeting and work session will begin.

It will include the administration of oath for newly re-elected Board Members Kristy Pellett and Josh McLaren, the election of a Board President and Vice President, and other administrative matters. The Board will also discuss the Building Budget and Capital Projects, prior to adjourning.

Get to know Palmer amaranth/Palmer pigweed September 26

Ag/Outdoor

September 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Harrison County Extension, United Western Cooperative, and BASF will hold a farmers meeting at noon on September 26th at the County maintenance shed one mile south of Modale on Austin Avenue (Highway K-45) and 280th Street. Palmer amaranth is a new row crop weed species first discovered in Iowa this summer in Harrison County, and is a plant that merits heightened management by local farmers.

The first step in management of any problem species is correct identification. Extension and coop agronomists and herbicide representatives will be on hand to share information on Palmer amaranth. Actual plants will be used to teach attendees the keys to identification, and management strategies will be discussed. The meeting should last about an hour and sandwiches and beverages will be provided, courtesy of United Western Coop.

For more information, contact Rich Pope at the Harrison County Extension office in Logan at 712-644-2105.

Iowa officials monitor conditions for duck season

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

September 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials say several factors will determine if hunters have a successful early duck season. The state Department of Natural Resources says seasonal wetlands are largely dry, and there may not be enough to support a boat for hunters.

Officials say it’s unclear whether blue-winged teal will stick around, though they do favor shallow water. Hunters can use a wetland habitat condition report to prepare for marsh conditions or to change their hunting location.

The early duck season runs from Saturday through Wednesday. The second duck season begins on different dates in October depending on zones. Nearly 30,000 hunters are expected to hunt waterfowl in Iowa.