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Corps: more flood storage offers limited benefit

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April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says having more space free in the Missouri River’s reservoirs would have reduced but not eliminated last year’s flooding.  The corps says in a new report released Friday that flooding still would have caused widespread damage along the Missouri last year because of the massive volume of water that moved through the river.  And any increase in the amount of flood storage space in the reservoirs would reduce the economic benefits the river offers through barge traffic, recreation and hydropower. The corps says increasing flood storage space in reservoirs is only one option to reduce flood risk. It says officials may need to consider increasing the capacity of the Missouri River channel and reducing development in the flood plain.

Western Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King, of Kiron, criticized the Corps’ reports, saying in a statement today (Friday) that their report is “incomplete.” King says “In an analysis that purports to analyze the impact of increased flood storage on other authorized purposes like navigation, hydropower generation, and recreation, there is no consideration of the benefits that additional flood protection would have had on these activities during last year’s historic flood. This is a significant hole in the Corp’s analysis.” 

He said “We know, for example, that last year’s flooding virtually shut down navigation on the River – yet the Corps’ analysis here give us no indication of how increased storage capacity might have helped to address this.” King went on to say “This report says, ‘Flood control is the only one of these authorized purposes that requires empty space in the reservoirs’ and that therefore the other purposes, ‘which all require water-in-storage to maximize benefits, would experience negative impacts with additional flood control storage.’ This premise is substantially flawed for a number of reasons.” According to King, “If 2011 taught us one thing, it’s that there is a point at which additional flood control benefits everyone on the river. There is no recognition of this basic fact in the report.”

Fireworks caused Council Bluffs house explosion

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April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Council Bluff officials say fireworks are to the blame for a house explosion that injured a man. Fire Chief Alan Byers says 38-year-old James Aherns was making fireworks when the blast happened Thursday night. The house then caught fire.             Neighbors reported seeing a burned man run down the street with his clothes torn off, seeking help.  Aherns was taken to an Omaha hospital in critical condition. Another person in the house wasn’t hurt.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13th

Trading Post

April 13th, 2012 by Jim Field

WANTED: Female meat goats, call Stacy at 712-249-4049.

FOR SALE: A set of 4 big and wide tires on chrome rims.  They are 33-12.5-15 tires.  They are currently too big for his vehicle and might typically be used on a big blazer type SUV or truck.  Paid $200 for them new, hardly have been used.  Will sell for $100 per tire.  712-304-2587.

ELEANOR REICHARDT HALEY, 72, of Corning (Svcs. at a later date)

Obituaries

April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

ELEANOR REICHARDT HALEY, 72, of Corning, died Thu., April 12th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Services and visitation for ELEANOR REICHARDT HALEY will be held at a later date, in May. Steen Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the arrangements.

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

DENISE A. (WEBER) KYSOR, 57, of Gravette, AR (Svcs. 4-16-12)

Obituaries

April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DENISE A. (WEBER) KYSOR, 57, of Gravette, AR, died Thu., April 12th, at her home in Gravette. Funeral services for DENISE KYSOR will be held 11:30-a.m. Mon., April 16th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

A family visitaton will be held at the funeral home from 10-a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home.

DENISE KYSOR is survived by:

Her husband – Keith Kysor, of Gravette, Arkansas.

Her children – Amy and Brian.

Her father – Dean Weber, of Audubon.

Her siblings – Dennis Weber, Lori Ingeman, Lana Wanninger, and Diane Hausfelder.

2 grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Cass Co. Deputy and ISP Troopers recognized

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April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Safety today (Friday) announced Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Bartholomew, Iowa State Patrol Trooper James Bullington and ISP Sgt. Martin McCreedy were recognized during the annual Governor’s Highway Traffic Safety Conference held April 10th and 11th, in Sioux City.

Deputy Bartholomew was recognized for his efforts in apprehending impaired drivers. Trooper Bullington and Sgt. McCreedy both work out of the Patrol’s District 3 office in Council Bluffs. Bullington was presented with the Public Safety Commissioner’s Special Award for Traffic Safety, while Sgt. McCreedy was presented with the Kipton Hayward Award for his efforts in increasing compliance with impaired drivers, and reducing traffic deaths and injuries. The award was named in honor of Kip Hayward, who was killed in 1993 by a drug and alcohol impaired driver. Hayward served with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

Bluffs Police report no violations during tobacco compliance checks

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April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Good news today from the Council Bluffs Police Department: During a recent check of retail outlets selling tobacco, no illegal sales were made to underage customers. The P-D reports the compliance checks were conducted Thursday night with the use of an underage customer, who attempted to buy tobacco at local retailers.

The Police Department says officials have made a pledge to keep tobacco out of the hands of Council Bluffs youth, and have been working with local retailers to educate them about Iowa’s tobacco laws and enforcement, in association with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.

Bluffs Police are grateful to the area retailers and their staff for their efforts to card tobacco buyers and make sure they are of legal age.

Backyard and Beyond 04-13-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

April 13th, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Jan Riggenbaugh, Longtime gardener and author, about moving and downsizing a garden.

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Arrests in Atlantic Friday

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April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports two people were arrested this (Friday) morning on separate charges. 30-year old Josh Turner, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication. And, 30-year old Sharlene Killion, of Atlantic, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Turner and Killion were brought to the Cass County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

WARD McCLELLAN, 82, of Bayard (Svcs. 04-16-2012)

Obituaries

April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

WARD McCLELLAN, 82, of Bayard, died Fri., April 13th, at Des Moines Methodist Hospital. Funeral Services for WARD McCLELLAN will be held Monday, April 16th at 10:30am at the United Methodist Church in Bayard.  Ohde Funeral Home in Bayard has the arrangements.

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Burial will be in the Highland Township Cemetery south of Bayard.

Visitation will be held at the Ohde Funeral Home in  Bayard from 5-8pm on Sunday, April 15th.

WARD McCLELLAN is survived by:

Wife: Gayle McClellan of Bayard

2 Daughters: Debbie Pope of Des Moines. Patricia Bognanho of Overland Park, KS.

2 Sons: Mike McClellan of Bayard.  Scott McClellan of Bayard.

1 Sister: Anna Moylan of Omaha, NE.

2 Brothers-in-law: Donnie Shoesmith of Dexter.  Richard Shoesmith of Stuart.

1 Sister-in-law: Jerry Kirfman of Texas.

10 Grandchildren

1 Great Grandchild.