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(update 5:25-p.m. 8/4/13) Taylor County Death Investigation

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Safety late Sunday afternoon issued an update on a death investigation KJAN reported on earlier in the day. Officials say at about 8:00-PM on Saturday, August 3rd, the body of a white, 31 year old female was found in a field along 120th Street, about one quarter mile west of Lenox.

Local law enforcement authorities requested the Iowa Division on Criminal Investigation (DCI) assist in conducting the investigation into the woman’s death. Preliminary information shows there are no obvious signs of foul play. However, further information surrounding the cause and manner of death will be gained after an autopsy is conducted Monday, August 5th, at the State Medical Examiner’s Office.

At this time, the name of the deceased woman will not be released, as law enforcement have not yet located her family to conduct a proper death notification. The investigation is being conducted cooperatively by DCI, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and Lenox Police Department.

Cardinals drub Reds 15-2, end trip on upswing

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt Carpenter broke his 0-for-23 slump with a bases-loaded double during the Cardinals’ decisive rally, and St. Louis ended a tough trip on the upswing by beating the Cincinnati Reds 15-2 on Sunday. The Cardinals went 3-8 on a trip that included seven straight losses — four of them in Pittsburgh, allowing the Pirates to overtake them for the NL Central lead. Even during their worst trip of the season, the Cardinals maintained their knack for beating the Reds.

St. Louis took two of three at Great American Ball Park and has won its last six series against Cincinnati. The Cardinals lead the season series 8-4. Carpenter’s two-run double off the wall completed a five-run rally in the sixth against Mike Leake (10-5) and two relievers. Lance Lynn (13-5) allowed four hits in eight innings, including Zack Cozart’s two-run homer.

NV man arrested in Lenox on drug & assault charges

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Lenox Police Department reports the arrest on Saturday of a Nevada man on drug and assault charges. Authorities say at around 6:15-p.m. Saturday, police received a report of a disturbance on West Nebraska street involving a man who was possibly armed. Officers from the Lenox Police department, Taylor and Adams County Sheriffs Office and the Iowa State Patrol responded. Following investigation into the incident, 43-year old Randy Ethridge, of Elko NV, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and domestic assault.

Ethridge was transported to the Taylor County Sheriffs Office for processing then taken to the Ringgold County jail pending an appearance before a magistrate. Officials stressed in their press release, that there is NO CONNECTION between Ethridge’ arrest, and the incident involving a deceased person currently under investigation in Taylor County.

(Update) Body found in Taylor County field

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Taylor County say local and state authorities are investigating the death of a person found in a field about three-quarters of a mile west of Lenox. The body was discovered at around 7-p.m. Saturday. Officers with the Lenox Police Department, Taylor and Adams County Sheriffs Office and the Iowa State Patrol responded to the area and secured the scene. Investigators and crime scene specialists with The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation were notified and arrived at around 1-a.m., Sunday.

Officials of the Taylor County Sheriffs Office, The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, The Iowa State Patrol and the Lenox Police Department remained on scene Sunday, conducting an investigation into the incident. The identification of the victim and cause of death have not been determined. Officials did not confirm a report KJAN received earlier in the day, Sunday, that the case was a possible rape and homicide. Authorities have also not commented about social media statements indicating the victim was a 31-year old woman from Brookfield, MO, whose hometown is Creston, Iowa.

Cubs put Valbuena on DL, recall Watkins

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed infielder Luis Valbuena on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday because he strained a muscle on his right side. Chicago recalled infielder Logan Watkins from Triple-A Iowa to take his place. He was in the lineup at second base and batting seventh against the Dodgers on Sunday for his major league debut.

Watkins was the Cubs’ 2012 minor league player of the year after batting .281 with 93 runs scored and nine home runs for Double-A Tennessee. He was added to the 40-man roster in November, and he was hitting .243 with eight home runs in 107 games at Triple-A.

KS woman injured in Mills County SUV rollover

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Kansas was injured during an SUV rollover accident this (Sunday) morning, on Interstate 29. The Iowa State Patrol says 29-year old Denisha Turnbo, of Kansas City, MO, was transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs by Glenwood Rescue, following the crash which occurred at around 6:20-a.m. Officials say Turnbo was traveling south in the left lane on Interstate 29 about 3-miles north of the Glenwood exit, when a deer ran out of the ditch and hit her 2002 Chevy Suburban.

The vehicle went out of control, entered the median and rolled over, coming to rest on its wheels. Turnbo, who was wearing her seat belt, suffered non-life threatening injuries during the crash.

Homicide under investigation in Taylor County

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and Taylor County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a reported homicide. Sources with knowledge of the incident say a the body of a woman who was raped and murdered was found in a corn field Saturday evening. A dispatcher at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office said more information is expected later this afternoon. No other details are currently available.

Assault arrest in Red Oak Sunday morning

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report one person was arrested early this (Sunday) morning. 33-year old Dontar Ternell Lewis, of Red Oak, was arrested for Serious Domestic Assault causing bodily injury, following a reported domestic assault in the 900 block of North Miller Street, at around 3:15-a.m.

Lewis was taken to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held without bond.

Powerball jackpot reaches $400M for Wednesday

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Dreamers hoping to strike it rich quick plunked down $2 a ticket hoping to win a Powerball jackpot estimated to be at least $300 million.  The winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing were 21, 24, 36, 42, and 45, with the Powerball 15. There were no jackpot winners for Saturday’s drawing.

The next drawing will be Wednesday, and the revised estimated jackpot is $400 million, well below the record $590.5 million jackpot that was won in May by an 84-year-old Florida widow.  Saturday’s pot was big enough, though, to attract casual players who only buy tickets when they think the payoff is big and potentially life-changing.  The odds of matching all six numbers are 1 in 175.2 million.

Powerball is played in 43 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

State Baseball Championship Results from Sat., Aug. 3rd 2013

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August 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

At Principal Park in Des Moines…

CLASS 1-A:

  • Newman Catholic 6, Van Buren 2

CLASS 2-A:

  • Beckman Catholic 2, North Polk 1

CLASS 3-A:

  • Clear Lake 6, Davenport Assumption 2

CLASS 4-A:

  • Johnston 9, Sioux City East 3