DEL RAY WARNER, 61, of Adair (svcs 8-16-12)

August 13th, 2012 by admin

DEL RAY WARNER, 61, of Adair, IA died Sat., Aug. 11th 2012 in Adair. Memorial services for DEL WARNER will be held on Thu., Aug. 16th, at 10- am, in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Adair, IA. Hockenbery Family Care Home in Adair is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in Adair.

A private family burial of cremains will be held at a later date.

DEL WARNER is survived by:

His wife: Quanna Warner of Adair.

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MARTHA MARIE LAIRSON, 84, of Atlantic (svcs 8-16-12)

Obituaries

August 13th, 2012 by admin

MARTHA MARIE LAIRSON, 84 of Atlantic, died Mon., Aug. 6th, at the Atlantic Nursing & Rehab in Atlantic. Memorial services for MARTHA LAIRSON will be held 3-p.m. Thu., Aug. at the 1st Assembly of God Church in Atlantic. Hockenberry Funeral Home in Atlantic is assisting the family with the arrangements.

There is no scheduled visitation.

A private family burial of cremains will be held at a later date.

MARTHA LAIRSON is survived by:

Her daughter: Quanna Warner, of Adair.

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IHSAA, Iowa Cubs Extend State Tournament Contract

Sports

August 13th, 2012 by Jim Field

The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Cubs also have announced that the State Baseball Tournament will remain at Principal Park through 2015. The two groups signed the agreement to extend the current contract that expires in 2013.

The home of the Iowa Cubs with all the amenities of professional baseball has been a popular destination for teams and fans since the tournament moved to the Capitol City in 2005. Paid attendance through the past eight years has averaged 30,700. From 1997-2004 tournament attendance averaged 18,356 at split sites.

Executive Director of the IHSAA Rick Wulkow commented, “The IHSAA prides itself in providing the best possible venues for our students participating in a State Championship event. Without question Principal Park is the finest baseball facility in Iowa, and allows us to give the teams and fans in each of our four classes the thrill of playing in a professional facility.”

He added, “Our relationship with the Iowa Cubs organization is excellent and they have been a gracious host to our teams and fans. The new contract extension is reflective of all these factors.”

Sam Bernabe, President/General Manager of the Iowa Cubs echoed similar thoughts, “The Iowa Cubs, the City of Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau are proud and privileged to host the Iowa High School State Baseball Championships! The past 8 years have been a tremendous partnership and we look forward to extending our relationship with the IHSAA.”

He continued, “I can’t think of a better stadium in a more convenient city than Principal Park and the City of Des Moines to continue the great traditions of the State High School Baseball Tournament.”

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JEAN BURNHAM, 88, of Griswold (svcs 8-16-12)

Obituaries

August 13th, 2012 by admin

JEAN BURNHAM, 88, of Griswold, died Mon., Aug. 13th, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Funeral services for JEAN BURNHAM will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Aug. 16th, at the Griswold United Methodist Church. Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold is in charge of arrangements.

An open visitation will be at the Duhn Funeral Home until 2:00 pm Wednesday, then at the Griswold United Methodist Church. The family will be present at the church from 6:00 – 7:30 pm Wednesday evening.

Burial will be in the Flint Cemetery.

JEAN BURNHAM is survived by:

Her daughter – Nancy Hering of Oakland.

Her son – Nate (Annette) Burnham, of Ankeny

Her brothers – John Robinson of Atlantic, and Leo (Arlene) Robinson of Griswold.

Her sisters – Helen Erickson of Griswold, Phyllis (Joe) Harper of Colo, and Ruth Ann Feigenbutz of Oakland.

5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, and her sister-in-law Joan (Gerald) Houser of Griswold.

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Iowa TE Could Be Big Time, Not Just Big

Sports

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – If you set out to build a prototype tight end, you might very well end up with Iowa’s C.J. Fiedorowicz. The 6-foot-7, 265-pound junior seems poised for a breakout season. He played in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2010 but did not catch a pass. He didn’t do much to distinguish himself early last season, but caught 12 passes for 105 yards and three touchdowns in the last four games. He became a receiver that quarterback James Vandenberg could depend on and he also improved his blocking. He finished the season with 16 catches for 167 yards.

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Obama says Ryan is blocking the Farm Bill

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

At a grassroots campaign event held this morning at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs, President Obama discussed how Congressman Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney’s pick for his Vice Presidential running mate, is blocking the farm bill that Congress needs to pass in order to provide relief and certainty to U.S. farmers and ranchers. The President also highlighted his Administration’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the current drought – including purchasing livestock to provide assistance to those who need it.

Here are some excerpts of the President’s prepared remarks….

“Right now folks here in Iowa and across the heartland are suffering from one of the worst droughts in 50 years. Farmers and ranchers depend on a good crop season to pay the bills and put a roof over their heads, and I know that things are tough right now.

“The best way to help these states is for leaders in Congress to pass a farm bill that not only helps farmers and ranchers respond to natural disasters, but also makes necessary reforms and gives them some long-term certainty. But right now, too many members of Congress are blocking that bill from becoming law. Now, I’m told Governor Romney’s new running mate might be around Iowa these next few days. And he’s one of those leaders of Congress standing in the way. So if you happen to see Congressman Ryan, tell him how important this farm bill is to Iowa and our rural communities. It’s time to put politics aside and pass it right away.

“But the folks suffering from this drought can’t wait for Congress to do its job. So in the meantime, I’ve made sure my Administration is doing everything we can to provide relief to those who need it. Last week, we announced $30 million to help farmers and ranchers, get more water to livestock, and rehabilitate land affected by the drought. Today, we’re announcing that the federal government will help livestock producers by purchasing over $150 million worth of meat and fish now, while prices are low, and freeze it for later.”

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Council Bluffs residents arrested on burglary charges in Fremont Co.

News

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

An investigation by Sheriff’s Officials in Fremont County into a burglary which occurred on August 4th, has resulted in the arrest of two Council Bluffs residents. 39-year old Nathan Jacob Morris, and 35-year old Tema Elaine Hill, were arrested after Council Bluffs Police stopped a vehicle the pair were in, and located several items that were believed to have been stolen.

Officials say they believe the pair were involved in the burglary of a home in the 2500 block of 278th Avenue in Fremont County, after they received a call about suspicious persons located at the residence. On August 11th, items from the burglary were found in a field in rural Fremont County. The items recovered from Morris and Hill’s vehicle, were not from the original theft reported on the 4th, however.

Both suspects are being held on $10,000 cash bond, facing charges of Burglary in the 3rd degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft, and Child Endangerment. Morris was being held in the Fremont County Jail, while Hill was transported to the Montgomery County Jail. The couple face additional charges associated with other burglaries reported in Pottawattamie and Mills Counties.

Officials say if you have had items stolen recently, you should contact your local law enforcement agency. They add, that it would be a good idea to check any unattended houses or buildings, to make sure nothing has been taken.

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Wiota man caught with contraband in jail

News

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A Cass County man faces a felony charge for Possessing Contraband in a Correctional Facility. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Department reports 31-year old Travis Austin Moon, of Wiota, an inmate at the Audubon County Jail, faces the charge for “Knowingly introducing and possessing contraband,” while in the correctional facility. Once he completes his current 30-day sentence for Revocation of Probation, Moon will be held on a $5,000 bond.

The Sheriff’s Department reports also 27-year old Benjamin Daniel Jobe, of Audubon, turned himself-in to the Sheriff’s Office today (Monday), on an outstanding warrant out of Audubon County, charging him with Failure to Appear on a Possession of Controlled Substance, and for Revocation of his Probation. Jobe appeared before the magistrate, and was being held in the Audubon County Jail without bond.

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Casey & Atlantic man arrested on OWI charges

News

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Two people were arrested over the weekend in Cass County, on OWI charges. The Sheriff’s department says on Saturday, Police in Anita arrested 42-year old Jon Steven Fox, of Casey, on a charge of OWI 1^st Offense. Fox was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released on his own recognizance later that day. And, on Sunday, deputies arrested 46-year old Michael John Ballinger, of Atlantic, on a charge of OWI 1^st Offense. His arrest stems from a single-vehicle accident that took place on Highway 71 at Lansing Road. Ballinger was not injured in the accident, but the 2009 Ford Escape he was driving sustained $15,000 damage. Ballinger was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on his own recognizance.

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