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Monona County Auditor pleads not guilty to meth purchasing charge

News

August 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A western Iowa woman who serves as the auditor for Monona County, has plead not guilty to drug charges. 27-year old Brooke Ann Kuhlmann entered her plea in front of the judge on Tuesday. And while her case is on-hold pending the outcome of a District Court case, according to the Omaha World-Herald, the Monona County attorney has recommended a review of the County’s financial records.
Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety said in a statement last week, that Kuhlmann scheduled a methamphetamine buy and pickup from an undercover Iowa State Patrol officer on Monday who had seized a dealer’s cell phone the day before.
After the drug purchase, Onawa police initiated a traffic stop and took Kuhlmann into custody for questioning. She was arrested and charged with possessing methamphetamine, a serious misdemeanor, and possessing drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. She was subsequently released from custody, and remains free on a $1,000 signature bond. Kuhlmann, a Democrat, is serving her second term as auditor.

Dodgers knock out Miller, whip Cardinals 13-4

Sports

August 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carl Crawford line-drive double off Shelby Miller’s right elbow ended the St. Louis Cardinals starter’s night after just two pitches and the Los Angeles Dodgers punished the rookie’s replacements, too, in a 13-4 victory on Wednesday night.

Andre Ethier and Skip Schumaker each had three hits and a season-best four RBIs and Crawford had a season-best four hits and a walk. The Dodgers had 18 hits to top their previous best by one, a night after the Cardinals ended their franchise-record 15-game road winning streak, and are 16-3 since the All-Star break.

X-rays were negative for the 22-year-old Miller, among the league leaders with a 2.89 ERA while going 11-7 in 22 starts, on what the team described as an elbow contusion. Miller pivoted after the pitch to Crawford, but couldn’t get his arm out of the way of the liner that bounded into shallow left field for a double.

Powerball luck strikes 3 times in 2 states

News

August 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — At least three people in two states have beaten astronomical odds to become the nation’s latest Powerball millionaires. Sue Dooley, senior drawing manager production coordinator for the Multi-State Lottery Association, said late Wednesday night that three tickets matched the winning numbers and will split the lottery’s latest massive jackpot: $448 million. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 05, 25, 30, 58, 59 and Powerball 32.

The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger reported early Thursday that a spokeswoman for the New Jersey Lottery said that one of the multimillion-dollar tickets was purchased at a supermarket in South Brunswick, N.J., and the other ticket was sold in Little Egg Harbor, N.J. Information on the Minnesota ticket was not available early Thursday.

Maryland man injured in I-80 Cass County crash

News

August 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A man from Maryland was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Omaha following a single vehicle accident this (Wednesday) afternoon on Interstate 80, in Cass County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 28-year old Matthew Shilman, of Westminster, MD, was traveling west on I-80 near the 57-mile marker (Olive St. Exit), when his 2005 Subaru Impreza left the road and entered the north ditch. The car went through a fence and into a field before colliding with a ditch embankment.

Accident scene. Photo by Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Mgmt.

Accident scene. Photo by Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Mgmt.

Officials say Shilman, who was wearing his seat belt, was flown by LifeNet to Creighton Medical Center. The accident, which happened at around 2:08-p.m., remains under investigation. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Fire and Rescue, and Medivac Ambulance assisted the State Patrol at the scene.

Accident in Page County this morning

News

August 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Officials in Page County report charges are pending against a College Springs man following completion of an investigation into a personal injury accident that occurred this (Wednesday) morning. The accident happened near 2860 Nutmeg, on the north edge of College Springs. Authorities say an investigation revealed that 34-year old Richard Edward Hale, of College Springs was driving a 1997 Ford Extended cab F-150 pickup north on Missouri Avenue, when,  according to Hale, a deer ran out in front of him.

Hale swerved to the east to avoid the deer, and then over-corrected to the west, causing the pickup to begin a counter-clockwise spin.  When the truck entered the west ditch, its passenger side tires caught in the turf of the ditch, causing it to roll passenger side down nearly twice before coming to rest on its roof and hood. 

Hale exited the pickup and went to the residence on the west side of the road for assistance.The Page County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the College Springs Fire & Rescue, and the Clarinda Fire & Rescue.

(12-p.m. News)

Chiefs banking on more production from tight ends

Sports

August 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The top tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs a year ago currently resides third on the depth chart, trailing a veteran newcomer and a rather unheralded draft pick.  That alone is illustrative of a couple points.

First, the Chiefs didn’t get a whole lot of production out of the position last year, when they fielded one of the worst offenses in the NFL. And second, new coach Andy Reid intends to get a whole lot more out of it this season, perhaps to take some of the load off his wide receivers.  That’s why he refused to stand pat with Tony Moeaki this offseason, paying big money to lure free agent Anthony Fasano to Kansas City and then spending a third-round draft pick on Travis Kelce.

All three are expected to contribute to the Chiefs’ revamped offense beginning Friday night, when they open their preseason schedule in New Orleans.

Wisconsin man’s vehicle goes airborne in Mills County

News

August 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Officials in Mills County say no injuries were reported following a high speed accident early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Highway 34 and 190th Street, or just east of Interstate 29. Authorities say at around 3:20-a.m., a 1996 Toyota driven by Yuan Tu, of Appleton, WI, was, according to a witness, approaching the intersection at a high rate of speed, and failed to stop at the posted stop sign.

The vehicle hit the stop sign which controls north- and southbound traffic on 190th Street, entered a ditch at a high rate of speed and went airborne over the unfinished Highway 34 project. The vehicle then entered a second ditch where it came to rest. Tu claimed he did not see the posted stop sign, because of dense fog in the area at the time. Authorities say he was cited for Failure to Observe a posted stop sign.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7th

Trading Post

August 7th, 2013 by Jim Field

GARAGE SALE:  August 9th and 10th, Friday 3 to 7 pm.  Saturday 9 to ??????  Lots of horse tack, clothes, toys, training books and tapes…household items…decor…western décor.  Everything priced to sell.  Lots of bargains.  600 Mills  Griswold   8 am to ?    Lots of great college stuff!  Priced to sell!

FOR SALE: Blue Willow plate collection $150 obo and lots of other blue plates, glasses, etc.; computer desk $30. 712-789-9385.

WANTED: rural acreage to rent OR buy, Prefer 3-5 acres, with out buildings. Will consider any property, even if needs some renovating or updating. Call 712-243-7789.

FOR SALE:  Sweetcorn for sale. Ready now! 712-249-6430, 712-249-3986.

FOR SALE: EZgo Golf Cart, $700 firm; 5′ X 8′ trailer, $375 firm; and an older snow blower, $100 firm. Call 712-254-3725.

FOR SALE:  1. Sunbeam gas grill used very little – $ 50.00.   2. 4 drawer oak file cabinet – Best Offer.  3. Tan four drawer file cabinet – Best Offer.  Ph # 641-742-3131 if no answer please leave a message and I will call back.

FOR SALE:  clean cement blocks. 8x8x16″ Have about 650 on pallets. $.80  each 712-249-6430.  Will load on your trailer.

FOR SALE:  I have a Yardman 32″ riding lawn mower that I would like to sell. Has a new battery. Call 249-1369.

 

 

 

 

T-Fred Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Aug. 10th

News, Sports

August 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund Committee has announced plans for it’s 5th Annual T-Fred Memorial Golf Tournament to be held this Saturday, August 10, at the Nishna Hills Golf Course. Frederickson, the son of Darrin and Melanie Petty of Atlantic and Gary and Kari Frederickson of Council Bluffs, was 21 years old when he lost his life in a 2009 home fire.

In his memory, a four person best ball tournament will begin at 9 a.m with prizes awarded in four flights and on every hole. A silent auction, merchandise sales, 50/50 raffle, and free will donation meal will be held all day in the club house. The meal will consist of a hot dog or hamburger, chips, and homemade cookie or bar. The public is invited to attend.

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation founded to give back to the projects and organizations that best represent Trevor’s interests. The golf tournament and silent auction, held annually the second Saturday in August, is the Fund’s only fundraiser. To date, over $69,000 have been given back to the community Trevor loved. Photos recapping the donations will be on display in the club house.

For more information, contact Melanie Petty at 712-249-3696. Updates on the Fund’s activities can be found on the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund page, on Facebook.

 

Cass County Supervisors approve Urban Renewal Powers for Massena

News

August 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors today (Wednesday), voted 4-to 1 in favor of a Resolution giving consent to the City Massena, to exercise Urban Renewal Powers. The dissenting vote came from Board Chair Mark Wedemeyer, who wanted the CAM School District to give its blessing on the TIFing of 38 wind turbines located within a two-miles radius of the Massena City Limits, and because he wanted more public input.

Approving the Resolution does not mean the City will be able to institute Tax Increment Financing on the turbines. SWIPCO (Southwest Iowa Planning Council) Executive Director John McCurdy says it does set the ball rolling for future discussion involving officials with the CAM School District, City officials in Massena, the County, and SWIPCO. McCurdy offered to facilitate a meeting of the concerned parties.

Massena Mayor Linda Reinecke and McCurdy plan to appear before the CAM School Board during their meeting next week, to try and iron out the details of where and when such a meeting might take place, and to garner an iron clad position from the District, on how the TIF funds should or should not be used. Supervisors Gaylord Schelling and Mark Wedemeyer stressed the importance of having the CAM School Board’s voice heard on the matter.

Right now, all the Supervisors have is a spoken acknowledgement the CAM School Board is in favor of Massena using TIF monies for their sewer relining and street rehabilitation projects, which are expected to cost in the millions of dollars. In other business, the Board approved motions abating the taxes for Fiscal year 2014 on a parcel of abandoned land owned by the City of Anita, and the FY 2014 taxes owed by the Iowa DOT, for three parcels of land it acquired for a right of way. Both abatements are allowed under Iowa Code.