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Sal Guinta to talk in Omaha, about PTSD

News

January 30th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Iowa native and medal of honor recipient, Sal Guinta (Joon-tuh), will speak today (Monday) at an event in Omaha on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how it impacts soldiers.  “I think everyone has issues because of the (lives) that we were living for those 15 months during that deployment, to come back to normal life is such a drastic change,” he explains. “Everyone goes through moments of feeling as an outsider and trying to adjust back to what is normal. But I think with the proper amount of support and people out there to help, you can overcome that and you can easily pick up with a normal life.”

Guinta says soldiers now receive much support when they return home and the public welcomes them with open arms. That wasn’t the case 50 some years ago when Vietnam veterans returned, and he credits those vets for making it easier for today’s soldiers. Guinta says the Vietnam vets said the way they were treated would never happen again and they are ensuring that. Giunta, a Hiawatha native, was awarded the military’s highest honor for his bravery during combat in Afghanistan. He chose not to re-enlist in the military and is now a student at Colorado State University.

“They have this new thing called the post-9-11 G-I Bill which is essentially going to pay 100 percent of my college tuition, so I think I’m gonna jump on that knowledge bandwagon and ride that as long as I can,” Guinta explained. Guinta will be speaking at the third annual “At Ease Luncheon” at the Century Link Center.

(Dar Danielson/Radio Iowa)

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No. 16 Indiana beats Iowa 103-89

Sports

January 30th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Freshman Cody Zeller scored a season-high 26 points to help No. 16 Indiana defeat Iowa 103-89 on Sunday night. Zeller made 11 of 12 shots and had four assists and three steals for the Hoosiers (17-5, 5-5 Big Ten), who scored more than 100 points in a conference game for the first time since defeating Iowa 110-79 on March 12, 1995. Christian Watford scored 15 points, Verdell Jones III had 14 points and nine assists and Victor Oladipo had 12 points and six rebounds for the Hoosiers, who had lost four of five. Josh Oglesby scored a season-high 24 points and Matt Gatens added 20 for Iowa (11-11, 3-6). The Hawkeyes shot 63 percent from the field, but committed 17 turnovers. Since defeating Michigan, the Hawkeyes have lost at Purdue, at home to Nebraska and at Indiana. Iowa and Indiana will meet again in Iowa City on Feb. 19.

 

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2 NW IA residents killed, 1 injured in Adair County Crash, Sunday

News

January 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Two Sioux City residents died and another was injured during a crash on Interstate 80 Sunday morning about a mile east of Casey, in Adair County. The Iowa State Patrol says 58-year old Cynthia Piester, and her daughter, 38-year old Jennifer Piester, died in the crash. Cynthia’s husband, 60-year old Johnny Piester, who was driving the SUV, was injured, and transported by Stuart Rescue to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, where he was listed in fair condition Sunday night.

Officials say Piester’s 2000 Chevy Trail Blazer was traveling east on I-80 at around 10:50-a.m., when, for reasons unknown, the SUV entered the median, went between the bridges of the Middle River, and came into contact with the rock embankment. The vehicle rolled onto its roof, made contact with the west bank of the river, and slid across the river ice before coming to rest partially submerged on the east bank of the river.

All three of the accident victims were wearing their seatbelts. The accident resulted in the east and westbound inside lanes of I-80 being closed. The westbound inside lane was closed for about two hours, while the eastbound inside lane remained closed for a little more than four-hours.

The accident remains under investigation.

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RUSSELL E. PETERSEN, 86, of Kimballton (Svcs 1-31-12)

Obituaries

January 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

RUSSELL E. PETERSEN, 86, of Kimballton, died Fri., Jan. 27th, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for RUSSELL PETERSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Jan. 31st, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family visitation begins 5:30-p.m., Mon., Jan. 30th.

Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, in Kimballton.

RUSSELL PETERSEN is survived by:

His wife of 64-years: Bonnie Petersen, of Kimballton.

His sons – Larry (Sandy) Petersen, of Avoca, & Rick (Ann) Petersen, of Spring Grove, IL.

His daughters – Joni (Brent) Christensen, of Corning; Carol (Kent) Baier, of Brayton, & Carla (Bob) Gust, of Audubon.

13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, other relatives, and many friends.

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REBA “BECKY” LUND, 87, of Council Bluffs (formerly of Minden) – Svcs. 2-1-12

Obituaries

January 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

REBA “BECKY” LUND, 87, of Council Bluffs (formerly of Minden), died Sat., Jan. 28th, at the Risen Son Christian Village. Funeral services for “BECKY” LUND will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Feb. 1st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 3-9pm Tue., Jan. 31st, with the family present from 6-8pm.

Burial will be in the Minden Cemetery.

REBA “BECKY” LUND is survived by:

Her sons – Denny (Debbie) Lund, of Minden, & David Lund, of Las Vegas, NV.

Her daughter – Shirley (Denny) Kahler, of Minden.

Her sister – Doris Marie Franz, of Mio, MI.

4 grandchildren, & 7 great-grandchildren.

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Carter gives A&M women 66-64 win over Iowa State

Sports

January 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – Sydney Carter made two free throws with 2.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 Texas A&M to a 66-64 win over Iowa State on Sunday.  Iowa State’s desperation heave down the court as time expired was grabbed by A&M’s Kelsey Bone.   The Cyclones’ possession before Carter’s free throws ended when Nikki Moody, apparently thinking the game clock was the shot clock, didn’t try to get a shot off as the shot clock expired with 7.3 seconds remaining. Carter went 0 for 4 on Sunday and her only points came on the late free throws. Adaora Elonu had 19 points and Tyra White added 14 for Texas A&M (14-5, 5-3 Big 12). The Cyclones (11-8, 2-6) were led by Chelsea Poppens, who had 22 points and nine rebounds.

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Stabbing incident reported in Red Oak

News

January 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak are investigating a stabbing incident which occurred late Saturday night. According to authorities, the incident happened in an apartment located on North 8th Street. Officials say when the first officers arrived on the scene, they found that 49-year-old Patrick James Colebank, of Red Oak, had suffered a stab wound to his upper left arm.

Upon further investigation, officers determined 25-year-old Kathi Lehman, of Red Oak, was allegedly involved in a confrontation with Colebank. The confrontation escalated into a stabbing incident. Colebank was transported by Red Oak Rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, and later flown by helicpter to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha.

Lehman was taken into custody for attempted murder, and child endangerment.  She’s being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $25,000 bond. The couple’s children, ages one and two, were inside the apartment at the time the incident took place. They’re currently staying with their maternal grandmother.

The incident remains under investigation.  Red Oak Police officers were assisted at the scene by deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and, Red Oak Rescue.

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SHERRY ANN FREEMAN, 64, of Menlo (Svcs 2-2-12)

Obituaries

January 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

SHERRY ANN FREEMAN, 64, of Menlo, died Sat., Jan. 28th, at home. Funeral services for SHERRY ANN FREEMAN will be held 10-a.m. Thu., Feb. 2nd, at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8pm Wed., Feb. 1st. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Hospice, in care of the funeral home.

Burial will be held at a later date, in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Creston, Atlantic at Top of Hawkeye 10 Wrestling Tourney

Sports

January 29th, 2012 by Jim Field

 

Hawkeye 10 Wrestling Championships at Clarinda

Team Standings:

  1. Creston   241.5
  2. Atlantic  226.5
  3. Lewis Central 174
  4. Harlan  150.5
  5. Glenwood  131.5
  6. Clarinda  105
  7. Kuemper Catholic  104
  8. Red Oak  64
  9. Denison  57
  10. Shenandoah  49

Medalists:

106

  1. Darrian Schwenke (Atlantic)
  2. Tanner Mertz (Red Oak)
  3. Kruz Adamson (Creston)
  4. Zac McCoy (Shenandoah)
  5. Jordan Bailey (Lewis Central)
  6. Chase Evans (Glenwood)

113

  1. Jared Eischeid (Kuemper)
  2. Broghan Kelly (Harlan)
  3. Sean Skillern (Shenandoah)
  4. Dillon Cox (Atlantic)
  5. Kieran Deal (Creston)
  6. Jorge Partida (Denison)

120

  1. Blake Luna (Clarinda)
  2. Reid Nichols (Atlantic)
  3. Sam Jameson (Glenwood)
  4. Geoff Sellers (Red Oak)
  5. Chris Hopkins (Harlan)
  6. Gage Cheers (Creston)

126

  1. Alexander Schmitz (Kuemper)
  2. Seth Warren (Glenwood)
  3. Trey White (Clarinda)
  4. Corbin Tawzer (Lewis Central)
  5. Matt Smith (Atlantic)
  6. Spencer Wray (Creston)

132

  1. Rob Young (Atlantic)
  2. Zac Goodrich (Creston)
  3. Jesse Bendt (Glenwood)
  4. James Schwarte (Harlan)
  5. Kolby Hilgenberg (Kuemper)
  6. Joseph Heitshusen (Shenandoah)

138

  1. Jake Marlin (Creston)
  2. John Schwarte (Harlan)
  3. Luke Strong (Clarinda)
  4. AJ Clark (Glenwood)
  5. Cal Hueton (Atlantic)
  6. Dustin Nebel (Shenandoah)

145

  1. Juwan Parrish (Creston)
  2. Ethan Ruby (Lewis Central)
  3. Rob Nichols (Atlantic)
  4. Josh Clark (Glenwood)
  5. Skyler Shane (Clarinda)
  6. Allan Hopp (Harlan)

152

  1. David Thompson (Creston)
  2. Ryan Nightser (Lewis Central)
  3. Cordell Turner (Clarinda)
  4. Adam Zaccone (Harlan)
  5. Jonah Strand (Glenwood)
  6. Brenden Dostal (Shenandoah)

160

  1. Zeb Wahl (Lewis Central)
  2. Derek Stork (Atlantic)
  3. Brock Travis (Harlan)
  4. Gavin Leith (Creston)
  5. Dakota Collins (Denison)
  6. Zach Magnussen (Glenwood)

170

  1. Ben Schwery (Lewis Central)
  2. Trevor Frain (Creston)
  3. Matt Williamson (Atlantic)
  4. Cody Crouch (Glenwood)
  5. Nick Kornischuk (Harlan)
  6. Matt Gray (Shenandoah)

182

  1. Seth Esaias (Red Oak) — 4 time champ
  2. Hunter Hoffman (Glenwood)
  3. Tyler Stork (Atlantic)
  4. Scott Brockman (Clarinda)
  5. Cale Stork (Harlan)
  6. Riley Blay (Lewis Central)

195

  1. Keaton Hulett (Creston)
  2. Austin Lear (Lewis Central)
  3. Tyler Doll (Atlantic)
  4. Bobby Overton (Denison)
  5. Dalton Bendorf (Harlan)
  6. Trevin Jorgensen (Kuemper)

220

  1. Zach Renshaw (Lewis Central)
  2. Cass Weitl (Kuemper)
  3. Andrew Overton (Denison)
  4. Tyler Christensen (Atlantic)
  5. Cole Tanner (Creston)
  6. Tyler Johannsen (Harlan)

285

  1. Collin Bevins (Creston)
  2. Austin Conrad (Atlantic)
  3. Alex Bruch (Kuemper)
  4. Trevor Stephens (Lewis Central)
  5. Jordan Siebert (Harlan)
  6. Alec Ruskell (Denison)

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Iowa and Nebraska target hidden-camera farm videos

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Animal activists who go undercover to videotape abuse on farms and ranches could face criminal charges under proposals from Iowa and Nebraska lawmakers. Legislators say the measures would prevent misleading campaigns that paint entire industries as corrupt. Animal welfare groups say the proposals threaten their free-speech rights and would hinder efforts to expose animal abuse and neglect.
 
Iowa Democratic Senator Joe Seng and Iowa Republican Senator Tim Kapucian introduced the Iowa measure, which would make it illegal to gain access to an animal facility under false pretenses. Nebraska  Senator Tyson Larson of O’Neill filed the Nebraska bill. It would require people who suspect animal abuse or neglect to report their suspicion to authorities within 12 hours. They also would have to surrender all video, photo and audio evidence to investigators.

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