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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

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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.

Forecaster: Severe weather possible in Iowa this weekend

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April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Forecasters say some parts of Iowa may be in for rough weather this weekend, including thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain. Meteorologist Kevin Skow, at the National Weather Service, says it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the sky and an ear to the radio. “The best threat for severe weather looks to be on Saturday,” Skow says. “We have a warm front lifting north through the state and this could trigger some severe weather.” He says there’s a larger threat for severe weather to the southwest in Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.

After a mild winter and the warmest March on record, Iowans have been spoiled by the unseasonable temperatures, but in the past week, reality has returned with Freeze Warnings three nights in a row. Skow says warmer temp are heading back to the state, but just for a few days. “Temperatures should rebound,” he says. “Winds will switch to the south. Temperatures on Saturday will be rising up into the low to mid-70s and then that’ll be the same for Sunday.” He expects a cold front to move in Sunday night that’ll bring chilly temperatures to start next week, with highs again in the 50s.

(Radio Iowa)

3 proposed bridge replacements on Ia HWY 141 in Guthrie Co. to be discussed April 26TH

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April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Transportation reports a public information meeting will be held Thursday, April 26th, to discuss three proposed bridge replacements on Iowa 141 in Guthrie County. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Coon Rapids City Hall, Council Chambers, 123 S. Third Ave., in Coon Rapids. 

Officials say one of the bridges is located over the Middle Raccoon River, 0.4 mile east of the Carroll County line and near the east city limits of Coon Rapids. The second bridge is over Willow Creek, 1.6 miles west of Bayard. The third bridge is over a tributary of Mosquito Creek, 1.2 miles west of Guthrie County Road P-18. 

During construction of the Middle Raccoon River bridge, traffic would be detoured using Carroll County Road N-44 (Velvet Avenue) starting at the junction of Iowa 141 and continuing north into Coon Rapids. The detour would continue through Coon Rapids on West Street to Elm Street, and then to Sumpter Avenue (becomes Carroll County Road E-63). East of Coon Rapids, the detour would continue two miles on Carroll County Road E-63 and then turn south on Carroll/Greene County Road N-58 to the junction of Iowa 141. For the Willow Creek bridge project, traffic would be detoured using Guthrie/Carroll/Greene County Road N-58, Greene County Road E-63 and Iowa 25. Traffic would be maintained during construction over the tributary of Mosquito Creek.

The public information meeting will be conducted in an open forum format. Iowa DOT staff will be present to informally discuss the proposed improvements, but no formal presentation will be made. For general information regarding the proposed improvements or public meeting, contact Tony Gustafson, assistant district engineer, Iowa DOT District 1 Office, 1020 S. Fourth St., Ames, Iowa  50010, telephone 515-239-1635 or 800-899-0623, email tony.gustafson@dot.iowa.gov. Visit the Iowa DOT’s project-related public involvement event website at www.iowadot.gov/pim for information about scheduled public meetings and hearings, and opportunities to offer input to the Iowa DOT during the development of certain projects.

8AM Sportscast 04-13-2012

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April 13th, 2012 by admin

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DOROTHY A. COX, 82, of Harlan (Svcs. 4-17-12)

Obituaries

April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DOROTHY A. COX, 82, of Harlan, died Thu., April 12th, at the Elm Crest Nursing Home in Harlan. Funeral services for DOROTHY COX will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., April 17th, at the 1st Baptist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation is from 6-8pm Mon., April 16th, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

Drug arrest in Mills County

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April 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Mills County said Thursday, a Malvern man was arrested Wednesday night on drug charges. The Mills County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year old Daniel Keith Vanderpool II was taken into custody at around 9:30 pm, on a felony charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver/Methamphetamine and a drug tax stamp violation, along with charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, and for being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Vanderpool’s initial appearance in court took place Thursday, after which his bond was reduced from $62,300 to $22,000. He remains in the Mills County Jail with a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 23rd.

8AM Newscast 04-13-2012

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April 13th, 2012 by admin

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