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Fiery fatal accident in Union County, Friday

News

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol, Sunday, issue a report on a fiery, fatal accident that happened Friday night, in Union County. Officials say 48-year old Michelle Schrodt, of Lorimore died, after she over-corrected the 2007 Ford truck she was driving on Yellow Rose Avenue (a gravel road), when it slipped onto the shoulder. The vehicle then hit a tree and ended up in a culvert before catching fire. Schrodt was transported to the Union County Hospital in Creston, where she was pronounced dead. The accident happened at around 10:40-p.m., Friday.

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LEO ARMSTRONG, 77, of Fontanelle (Remembrance 2/24/13)

Obituaries

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

LEO ARMSTRONG, 77, of Fontanelle, died Fri., Feb. 15th, at his home in Fontanelle.  Per his wishes, his body was cremated and no services will be held for LEO ARMSTRONG, but a gathering of remembrance will be held at the United Methodist Church in Fontanelle on Sunday, February 24th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.

LEO ARMSTRONG is survived by:

His wife – Rosie Armstrong of Fontanelle.

His sons – Brian Armstrong and wife Jennifer of Polk City, Mike Armstrong and wife Stacie of Greenfield, and Monty Armstrong of Oklahoma.

His sister – Verlene Williamson, of Fontanelle.

4 grandchildren, his sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends.

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MARION BENTON, 75, of Greenfield (Svcs. 2/19/13)

Obituaries

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

MARION BENTON, 75, of Greenfield, died Sat., Feb. 16th, 2013, at the Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston. Funeral services for MARION BENTON will be held 10:30-a.m Tuesday, February 19th, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 18th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

MARION BENTON is survived by:

His wife – Ardith Benton of Greenfield.

His sons – Roger Benton and wife Mary, of Greenfield, and Rory and wife Carmel .

His daughter – Rita Eble, of Greenfield

His brother – Ron Benton (Charolotte), of Cumberland.

His sister – Nadine Nielsen of Panora.

and 4 grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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USDA to begin 4-week general CRP signup May 20

Ag/Outdoor

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will open a four-week general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program on May 20th.  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement Saturday at the National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minneapolis. He says the CRP was vital in later summer’s drought. He says it protected sensitive land from erosion, while emergency haying and grazing on CRP lands provided critical livestock feed and forage.

Around 27 million acres are enrolled in the CRP, a voluntary program that pays farmers to keep environmentally sensitive land out of production, typically for 10 to 15 years. The goals are to improve water quality, control erosion and enhance wildlife habitat. Contracts on about 3.3 million acres expire September 30th.

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Cardinals’ Jaime Garcia says shoulder healthy

Sports

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – With ace Chris Carpenter sidelined, possibly for the season, the St. Louis Cardinals are hoping for more wins and innings from Jaime Garcia.  The 26-year-old left-hander had reconstructive elbow surgery in September 2008, then returned in 2010, went 13-8 and finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting.

After going 13-7 in 2011 and helping the Cardinals win the World Series, Garcia slumped to a 7-7 record in just 20 starts last year. He was sidelined between June 5 and Aug. 19 because of a strained left shoulder, then lasted just two innings in Game 2 of the NL division series against Washington and was taken off the roster because of a strained rotator cuff and inflammation.

Manager Mike Matheny says Garcia looks great so far this spring.

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Iowa rolls past Minnesota 72-51

Sports

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Devyn Marble and Aaron White each had 15 points as Iowa shrugged off an early 16-point deficit and rolled past Minnesota 72-51 on Sunday for its third straight win.    Freshman Mike Gesell added 11 for the Hawkeyes (17-9, 6-7 Big Ten), who’ve rattled off three consecutive Big Ten victories for the first time in six years.

Iowa outscored Minnesota 37-10 in a 20-minute stretch spanning the halves, pulling ahead 42-31 with 15:14 left. Eric May’s 3 with 8:50 left made it 53-37 Iowa, and a game that started off as a Minnesota rout became a Hawkeyes blowout.

Austin Hollins had 14 points for the Gophers (18-8, 6-7), who’ve lost three of four and are now tied with Iowa in the league standings.

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LELAND RANDOLPH DICKMEYER, 60, of Kirkman (Svcs. 2/20/13)

Obituaries

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

LELAND RANDOLPH DICKMEYER, 60, of Kirkman, died Fri., Feb. 15th, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Funeral services for LELAND DICKMEYER will be held 2-p.m. Wed., Feb. 20th. at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Visitation will take place at the funeral home, from 6-to9pm Tuesday (Feb. 19th), with the family greeting friends from 6-to 7-pm.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Kirkman.

LELAND DICKMEYER is survived by:

His step-father – Gene Baughman, of Harlan.

His brother – Micheal (Judi) Dickmeyer, of Omaha.

His twin sister – Lynette (Jim) Hyndman, of Grimes.

and his nieces and nephews.

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ALICE JANE SCHUEMAN, 83, of Avoca (Svcs. 2/20/13)

Obituaries

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ALICE JANE SCHUEMAN, 83, of Avoca, died Fri., Feb. 15th, at Mercy Hospital. Funeral services for ALICE SCHUEMAN will be held 10-a.m. Wed., Feb. 20th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Visitation will be from Noon until 8-p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19th at the funeral home, where the family will greet friends from 6-to 8-pm.

Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

ALICE SCHUEMAN is survived by:

Her daughters – Jane (Ray) Olsen, Dolores (Jim) Rinehart, and Rita (Steve) Osbahr, all of Avoca.

Her brother – Claude “Tuffy” (Karen) Pope, of Avoca.

9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and her sisters-in-law.

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Omaha man dies while working on a vehicle in Fremont County

News

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Fremont County say a Nebraska man died Saturday, after a vehicle he was working on fell on top of him. 57-year old Earl Lee Schmidt, of Omaha, was found beneath a vehicle near a maintenance shop he owns at 2049 11th Street, in Bartlett. Deputies and emergency personnel extricated Schmitt from the vehicle and life saving measures were taken, but they were unsuccessful, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators determined Schmitt and another person were working on the vehicle when it shifted off of the jack stands and landed on Schmitt. The accident happened at around 2:15-p.m.,  Saturday.

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Police say Iowa man shot girlfriend, himself

News

February 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Police say an Iowa man fatally shot his girlfriend before taking his own life this weekend.  Council Bluffs Police Sgt. Chad Meyers said 38-year-old Stephony Metzger died Saturday morning in the bedroom of her mobile home.  Police say that after 42-year-old Terry Francis shot his girlfriend, he shot himself.

Francis and Metzger had dated for several years, but neighbor Jennifer Iwersen says Metzger had recently been trying to end the relationship.  Metzger had three children between the ages of 12 and 18.

The shooting was discovered after Metzger’s 18-year-old daughter called police Saturday morning around 10:15.

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