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Glenwood woman arrested early this morning

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest early this (Thursday) morning, of a Glenwood woman. 34-year old Amanda Marie Kennicott-Regone was arrested at around 2:10-a.m., near 245th and Gaston, in Mills County. The woman was brought to the Mills County Jail and charged with OWI/1st offense. She was being held in the jail, pending an initial court appearance.

(Podcast) 8-a.m. State/Local News, June 13th 2013

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8AM Sportscast 6-13-2013

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Heartbeat Today 06-13-2013

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w/Jim Field live from Branson, updating us on how the trip is going.

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There’s Still Time to Sign Up for Summer Camp Fun

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Extension and the Cass County Conservation Board say they have once again teamed-up to offer their annual summer day camp programs to local youth. Officials say there is still time to get registered for several upcoming camps, but registration deadlines are approaching fast, so you shouldn’t delay signing-up.

The “To Earth and Beyond” camp at the Anita Community Center, is for those who have completed 3rd through 5th grade. It will be held on Friday, June 28th, from 8-a.m. to 5-p.m. The camp will explore all of the solar system, landing at Earth at the end of the day to learn about rocks, plates, earthquakes and volcanoes. Participants will learn through hands-on activities, interactive games and creating projects to take home. Registration deadline is Tuesday June 18th.

For older youth interested in fishing, archery, hiking and Dutch oven cookery, the “Outdoor Adventure Camp” is the place to learn. The camp will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from 8-a.m. to 5-p.m., at Cold Springs State Park in Lewis. Outdoor Adventure Camp is for those who have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grades. Registrations for the camp are due by Monday, June 24th.

The cost for either camp is $10 per child. To sign up for a camp, stop by the Cass County Extension Office in Atlantic to fill out a registration and health form, along with a $10 payment, by the deadlines listed. More information and registration forms are also available online at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass to print and return. If you have any questions, please check the Cass County Extension website, call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, or stop by the Extension Office at 805 W. 10th St in Atlantic.

(Update 8:38-a.m.) Shooting reported in Lewis

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Cass County report a Lewis woman died from injuries she suffered during a shooting Wednesday evening. Authortities says deputies responded to 503 Minnesota Street in Lewis just after 7-p.m., following a report of a gunshot victim. Initial dispatch reports indicated the wounds suffered by 56-year old Martha Hardy were self-inflicted. Hardy was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by Griswold Rescue before being flown by LifeNet helicopter to Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, where she later died. An autopsy is scheduled for later today with the State Medical Examiner’s office.

The incident is not believed to be a public safety concern. Details will be provided as they become available. The Department of Criminal Investigation is assisting the Cass County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation.

Doc Leonard’s Pet Pointers 06-13-2013

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(Podcast) 7:20-a.m. Sports, June 13th 2013

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(Podcast) 7-a.m. Western IA News: Thu., June 13th 2013

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Rollover accident reported in Cass County

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol says a 17-year-old female from Omaha was seriously injured in an accident that happened at around 4-a.m. (Thursday) on Interstate 80 eastbound, near the Anita exit, but it wasn’t discovered until about 6:35-a.m., when a truck driver spotted the wreckage. The unidentified driver was trapped in her vehicle.  Anita Fire and Rescue and Medivac ambulance responded to the scene.

She reportedly told the Patrol she left Omaha at around 2:00 a.m. and fell asleep behind the wheel. The teen suffered cuts, bruises and other, possibly serious injuries. She was flown from the scene by LifeNet helicopter to CreightonUniversityMedicalCenter in Omaha.