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A chase on Interstate 80 involving the Iowa State Patrol and other area law enforcement agencies early Sunday morning, ended about two and one-half miles north of Shelby near the intersection of 450th Street and County Road M-16. According to scanner traffic, the pursuit of a Toyota extended cab pickup registered to a subject out of Avoca, began at around 3:45-a.m. on I-80 in northwestern Pottawattamie County. During the chase, several items were allegedly tossed out of the vehicle over the course of nearly two-miles, beginning at the 39.2-mile marker. The items were said to have included: A baggie; “A White powdery substance;” cash; and an additional “White powdery substance,” which apparently blew back on, or hit the truck.
The chase wound its way from Pottawattamie County into Shelby County, and included the suspect vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-80 briefly, before crossing back onto I-80 westbound, and an off-road foray into a field, where the vehicle reportedly crashed through a barbed wire fence. Efforts by law enforcement to stop the pickup included the use of “Stop Sticks,” and at least a couple of Precision Immobilization Technique, or “PIT” maneuvers. The vehicle ended up in a ditch, and at least one-person was taken into custody.
No injuries were reported. No other details are currently available.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tyrus McGee scored 16 points off the bench, Will Clyburn added 12 and Iowa State beat TCU 63-50 on Saturday for its third straight victory. The Cyclones (13-4, 3-1 Big 12) are off to their best start in conference play since starting 4-0 in 2000. Melvin Ejim had 10 points and 12 rebounds for Iowa State, which hasn’t lost since dropping an overtime game to No. 4 Kansas.
TCU (9-9, 0-5) has lost five in a row by an average of 13 points. The Horned Frogs haven’t been 0-5 in conference play since 2002, when they were a member of Conference USA. Garlon Green, Devonta Abron and Charles Hill Jr. scored 10 points each to lead TCU.
…Including the City of Atlantic; 345 AM CST SUN JAN 20 2013
TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. MUCH COLDER. SCATTERED FLURRIES IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY THROUGH MIDNIGHT THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. BITTERLY COLD. BREEZY. LOW ZERO TO 5 BELOW. NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. WIND CHILL READINGS 15 TO 20 BELOW.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY…PARTLY SUNNY. VERY COLD. BREEZY. HIGH AROUND 10. NORTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH. LOWEST WIND CHILL READINGS 15 BELOW TO 25 BELOW ZERO IN THE MORNING.
MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH.
TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. HIGH 15 TO 20. SOUTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH.
TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 20S. LOW AROUND 15.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of gun ownership advocates have rallied at the Iowa State Capitol to oppose new gun control measures. The Des Moines Register reports several hundred people gathered in Des Moines for an hour-long “Guns Across America” rally yesterday. Twenty-seven-year-old Jolynn Heal of North Liberty says she drove more than 100 miles with her husband and 10-year-old son to protest President Barack Obama’s gun control measures.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Military contractor Rockwell Collins could be forced to cut hundreds of jobs if Congress doesn’t come to an agreement on the federal budget that prevents automatic defense spending cuts. The Cedar Rapids company’s CEO Clay Jones says if no budget agreement is reached and across-the-board cuts known as sequestration occurs in March, layoffs would have to come next.
DEWITT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in eastern Iowa have identified the woman who died after she was struck by a train near DeWitt. The Clinton County Sheriff says 21-year-old Kristina Johnson of Davenport was found near a Union Pacific Railroad crossing on the east edge of DeWitt at around 10 p.m. Friday.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tyrus McGee scored 16 points off the bench, Will Clyburn added 12 and Iowa State beat Texas Christian 63-50 yesterday for the Cyclones third straight victory. Melvin Ejim had 10 points and 12 rebounds for ISU Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.
Officials with the Cass County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) in Atlantic, say the staff at the Cass County Health System (CCHS) will be hosting an Obstetrics Open House on Tuesday, January 29th, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. The event will showcase the Obstetrics (OB) Department at CCMH and obstetric care provided throughout CCHS.
The new CCMH Obstetrics Department features four labor, delivery, recovery and
postpartum (LDRP) suites, each with an in-room private bath with shower.
Diann McLaren, RN, Director of Inpatient Services says their new inpatient area includes four labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suites, each with a private bath.
The open house will include tours of the OB department, refreshments and door prizes. Staff will be on hand to discuss different services including surgical cares and anesthesia, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, prenatal classes, post-birth support and more. Expectant moms, fathers-to-be, support people, and anyone interested in learning more about the services provided at CCHS are invited and encouraged to attend. Several of the five physicians who regularly provide prenatal and delivery care at CCHS will be available during the event.
For more information about the OB Open House, call 712-243-7516.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Aaron White scored 17 points and Iowa hung on to beat Wisconsin 70-66 on Saturday night, knocking the Badgers out of first place in the Big Ten. Devyn Marble added 13 for the Hawkeyes, which picked up their biggest win of the season on the 20th anniversary of the death of former player Chris Street.
Iowa (13-5, 2-3 Big Ten) jumped ahead by 20 points late in the first half and held off a late charge by the Badgers (13-5, 4-1), which beat second-ranked Indiana 64-59 on Tuesday. George Marshall had 20 points, all in the second half, but the Badgers became the last Big Ten team to lose a league game. Wisconsin fell a half of a game behind Michigan State in the standings with the loss.
The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner and awards program Saturday night, at the Cass County Community Center. There were many awards presented, but one award with national recognition, was presented for the 12th year in a row. Atlantic is the only community in Iowa that sponsors the ATHENA award thanks to a more than decade long partnership with Deter Motor Company, in Atlantic. The 2012 ATHENA Award went to Dolly Bergman. The award was presented by last year’s winner, Wendy Richter, with the Family Crisis Support Network, in Atlantic.
Past recipients have included include LaVon Eblen, Judy Marnin, Leanne Pellett, Denise O’Brien, Margaret Slepsky, Glenda Farrier, Carole Schuler, Jan Kinnison, Janell Hansen, Ann Pross and Wendy Richter.
Numerous other awards were handed-out to deserving groups and individuals as well, during the Chamber’s Annual Banquet and awards program. The Distinguished Service Award was presented by Eleanor Hoover, to long-time Atlantic area residents and historians, Philip and Trina Chinitz.
The Chamber’s Community Betterment Award went to the Nishna Valley Family YMCA….The Community Service Award went to Eagle Scout Casey Ihnen….The Outstanding Committee Member Award was presented to Jim Sampson…The Outstanding Chamber Volunteer Award went to Deb and Brian Church and their family, the Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Sue Muri, with Star Ambassadors Sue Muri, Tammy Waters, Karl Aldag, Dolly Bergman and Dr. Keith Leonard also receiving Special Recognition.
The gavel of leadership was presented to Chamber President Elect Chip Hansen, who’s with 1st Whitney Bank and Trust. Amy Jordahl, with the Atlantic Hy-Vee, was named Vice President for 2013. Departing Chamber President Debbie Leistad received an award of recognition during the ceremonies, Saturday.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Stan Musial, one of baseball’s greatest hitters and a Hall of Famer with the St. Louis Cardinals for more than two decades, has died. He was 92. Stan the Man won seven National League batting titles, was a three-time MVP and helped the Cardinals capture three World Series championships in the 1940s. The Cardinals announced Musial’s death in a news release. They said he died Saturday evening at his home surrounded by family.
Musial was so revered in St. Louis, two statues of him stand outside Busch Stadium. He spent his entire 22-year career with the Cardinals and made the All-Star team 24 times – baseball held two All-Star games each summer for a few seasons.
Sheriff’s officials in Adams County say an investigation into a domestic situation resulted in the arrest of a Villisca man. Ronald Borem was taken into custody at around 9-p.m. Friday, on an Obstruction of Emergency Communications charge.
Authorities say the sheriff’s office received word of a verbal domestic situation taking place at 305 east 5th Street, in Villisca. During the course of their investigation, deputies determined Borem allegedly attempted to prevent a person in the residence from contacting emergency personnel for assistance.
Borem was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.