Sheriff’s Officials in Montgomery County report the arrest Thursday afternoon of a Hastings man. 52-year old John Michael Hudson was taken into custody on warrants for Contempt of Court/Failure to Pay Child Support. Hudson was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $2,000 bond.
Police in Lenox report an additional arrest has been made in connection with an ongoing investigation into the activities surrounding 45-year old Rosario Rivera. Rivera was arrested Tuesday on felony Identity Theft and Forgery charges. On Wednesday, another man, 28-year old Ruben Serrano Rivera, of Lenox,
Ruben Serrano Rivera (Lenox P.D. photo)
was arrested on a charge of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a schedule I drug within 1000 feet of a school, and while in possession of a firearm. He was also charged with forgery, identity theft and failure to affix a drug tax stamp. Each of the charges are Class D felonies.
Ruben Serrano was taken into custody at 601 South Walnut Street in Lenox, after a search warrant was executed at the home at around 7:30-p.m., Wednesday. The search, which was conducted by officers with the Lenox Police Department, the Taylor County Sheriffs office and the Ringgold county K-9 unit, resulted in numerous documents and 2 lap top computers being located and seized. Also seized during the search, was 1.3 pounds of marijuana, several firearms including an AK-47 and a 9-mm handgun.
Ruben Serrano Rivera, was transported to the Ringgold County Jail. The investigation continues and additional charges are expected against other suspects.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Morgan Johnson and Jamie Printy scored 18 points apiece and Iowa defeated Northwestern 60-55 on Thursday in the first round of the Big Ten women’s tournament. Bethany Doolittle added 10 points and Samantha Logic grabbed 11 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (20-11), the seventh seed in the tournament. They advance to meet No. 21 Nebraska, the Big Ten’s second seed, in Friday’s quarterfinals.
Iowa never trailed in the game. It was 30-26 at halftime and the Hawkeyes led 57-42 with 3 minutes to go before the Wildcats battled back to make it close. Kendall Hackney led Northwestern (13-17), the No. 10 seed, with 13 points and four steals. Karly Roser scored 11 points, Alex Cohen scored 10 and Dannielle Diamant had a game-high 13 rebounds.
The teams also played on Sunday in Evanston, Ill., with Iowa winning 62-45.
DWAYNE LEROY JENSEN of Marion and formerly of Atlantic died Thurs., Mar., 7th in Casa Grande, AZ. Services for DWAYNE JENSEN will be held at 11:00 AM Fri., Mar., 15th in the Anita United Methodist Church. Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic has the arrangements.
Visitation with family will be from 9:30 AM until time of service on Fri., Mar., 15th in the Anita United Methodist Church.
DWAYNE LEROY JENSEN is survived by:
His special friend, Phyllis Gordon
Daughters, Tammy Mason, Cindy (Bill) Reighard and Michelle Donels.
Son, Shawn (Robin) Jensen
Nephew, Glen Jensen
Eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
FOR SALE: 4 tickets for Saturday afternoon performance of Jekyl & Hyde in Des Moines at the Civic Center at 2 pm. Excellent seats, 6 rows bag, originally $62, selling for $50 each OBO. 243-2749
WANTED: Diabetic strips and/or meter. 249-9838
FOR SALE: Antique wood burning stove, round oak, very fine condition. $475. 712-304-4998
FOR SALE: Set of 4 Douglas tires 185/65/R14’s mounted on aluminum neon rims. Also has a spare tire in good condition that goes with the set. Also mounted on the rims. $300 obo. Firewood, Ash, still green but great for next year. Walnut, split and ready to go. $75 per load, if you pick it up. Located in the Elk Horn area. Call 712-249-4914.
FOR SALE: Large walker (treadmill) with electric motor and height adjustments. $225. Large bird cage that once held a parrot. Asking $50 but willing to discuss price. Call 243-4308.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Airport control towers in Des Moines and Omaha could go dark during overnight hours if the federal government follows through with a plan to eliminate midnight air traffic controller shifts. It’s because of the government’s automatic spending cuts.
Executives at Des Moines and Omaha airports expect no disruption since commercial flight schedules end before midnight. Planes could still land and takeoff without controllers since all pilots are trained to use electronic Instrument Landing System equipment.
The FAA says it may eliminate overnight shifts at 72 airports beginning early April including Eppley Airfield in Omaha and Des Moines International. Control towers at 238 smaller airports including Waterloo, Dubuque, and Sioux City in Iowa and Grand Island, Neb., could be completely closed. The FAA is expected to decide by next week.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – The University of Iowa athletics department is considering whether to move the future son-in-law of Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz out of the football program. University spokesman Mark Braun said Thursday that Athletics Director Gary Barta is reviewing the employment of Tyler Barnes and would take appropriate action.
Braun said a report in The Gazette about Barnes’ hiring as administrative assistant for football raises questions about whether the school followed its policy on nepotism. He said Barnes and Ferentz have a relationship and the question now is how to handle it.
Barnes was hired without a search last year, and his temporary position was recently extended for a second year through January 2014. Barnes had previously worked in the athletics department. He got engaged last year to Ferentz’s 25-year-old daughter.
DONALD DEAN HARRISON, 79, of Stuart (formerly of Greenfield), died Wed., March 6th, at the Stuart Community Care Center. Funeral services for DON HARRISON will be held 11-a.m. Mon., March 11th, at the Johnson Family Funeral Home, in Stuart.
Visitation at the funeral home is from 9-am to 11-am on Monday (2-hours prior to the service). Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Burial will be in the Harper Cemetery in Redfield.
Memorials may be directed to the Donald D. Harrison Memorial Funds, in care of the funeral home.
Info from the Atlantic Animal Shelter.
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The City of Atlantic’s Community Development Committee will meet Monday evening in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall, to review and discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance application from Sonntag Development. The meeting is set to begin at 6-p.m. (This is a change from Thursday’s announcement). The Atlantic City Council had referred the matter to the CDC during its meeting, on March 6th.
Project developer Don Sonntag is asking the City for a $250,000 TIF grant for the construction of the Southern Heights II subdivision. The project will include a private road with a cul-de-sac and 10 condominium duplexes. Sonntag has indicated that four of the larger units would be for sale, while the remaining 16 units would be for rent.
After review, the Committee will forward its recommendation to the full Council for further action.
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