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Atlantic woman arrested on drug charges

News

January 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports an Atlantic woman was arrested Friday on drug charges. 33-year old Bridget Lea Barnholdt, of Atlantic, was taken into custody on a Cass County warrant for Possession with the Intent to Deliver/Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana. Barnholdt was being held in the Cass County Jail on $51,000 bond.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9th

Trading Post

January 9th, 2012 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Male blue peacock female blue peahen and a white peahen $150 for all three or best offer 712 243 4960.

FOR SALE: 1997 Dodge Dakota, 5-speed, Black, runs good. $1000 Call 712-783-4523.

FREE: three 30 x 57 combination storm windows and three 32 x 57 storm windows, self storing.  Call 243-2316.

FOR SALE: Office Chair (Gray fabric) good shape, all functions works Perfect.  $50.00 OBO.  Three cordless Phones for sale; one has (Digital answer) 5.8 GHZ. All are in the box they came in and have the manuals for them.  $20.00 for all three phones.  Golds Gym 250 exercise Bike (Brand New) paid $289.00 want $200.00.  Call 712-243-3122 or 712-249-0077.

FOR SALE:  Whirlpool 30 inch glass top electric range white stove with five burners from the gold series and in excellent condition.  $225.  563-3526.

FOR SALE:  Brand new never been used 13 piece cast iron cookware set and a 19 inch cast iron griddle/grill.  $125 for both.  563-2992

WANTED:  Size 3X leather jacket.  243-3396.

Proposed changes would limit dog-friendly cabins at Iowa State Parks

Ag/Outdoor

January 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Dogs would no longer be allowed in some rental cabins at Iowa state parks under a list of proposed changes compiled by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Currently, there are no restrictions on pets in state park cabins. Sherry Arntzen, with the DNR, says they’ve seen an increase in complaints from renters about dogs and damage to cabins. One of the proposals would establish a nonrefundable “dog fee” for cabin or yurt renters who bring dogs.

“That would be charged for anybody who is renting one of the designated pet cabins,” Arntzen said. “This would help offset the cost of extra cleaning time and materials we would need after a renter with pets vacated the cabin.” The proposed fee would be $25 for a two-night stay or $50 for three or more nights. Other possible changes would set a limit of two dogs per cabin and require that dogs be put in a crate or kennel when left unattended inside the cabin or yurt. Arntzen said DNR staff would like to hear feedback from both dog owners and those renters who’ve raised concerns.

She notes some people have allergies or don’t like the barking by dogs left unattended. “So what we’re trying to do is talk with the public and see what people’s feelings are. We’d like to be able to strike a balance between the two user groups that are either for it or against it,” Arntzen said. Many states do not allow any pets in cabins. Dogs are currently allowed in all cabins or yurts located in 15 Iowa state parks. The proposed changes would designate some of those units as pet-free.

“We have some (parks) that would be 25-percent (dog friendly) and some at 100-percent,” Arntzen said. “We want people to look at (the proposed changes) and give us their comments. Based on all of the comments we receive and additional discussion with our management team, we will look at whether or not we’re going to go with what we’re looking at or if we’re going to modify it.” The DNR has also proposed changes related to rental fees and damage deposits for state park lodge facilities. The deadline to submit comments about the proposals is January 23. A public hearing will also be held at a date yet to be determined. Arntzen said any changes wouldn’t be enacted until sometime in 2013.

LINK to proposed rule changes and information on submitting comments: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/ProposedRuleChanges.aspx

(Pat Curtis/Radio Iowa)

Nat’l. Weather Svc. Forecast Jan.9, 2012 – Near record High’s possible Tuesday

Weather

January 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the forecast for Cass and nearby Counties:

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE UPPER 20S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY…NEAR RECORDS HIGHS POSSIBLE. SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE LOWER 30S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. MUCH COLDER. HIGH IN THE MID 30S. TEMPERATURE STEADY OR SLOWLY FALLING IN THE AFTERNOON. NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY…COLDER. LOW AROUND 15.

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY…COLDER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 20S. LOW AROUND 10.

FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 20S. LOW 15 TO 20.

(Update to Bluffs robbery story) Omaha teen arrested Sat. night

News

January 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs say an Omaha teenager was arrested Saturday night in Council Bluffs, following the  robbery of two pedestrians.  According to Bluffs Police Sgt. Pat Toscano, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of first-degree robbery. A second suspect is being sought by police. Toscano said the victims reported being robbed about 7:45 p.m. while walking near 1908 8th Avenue. The victims, who were not identified, said they handed over cash and a cellphone after a suspect showed a handgun.

The suspects fled in a small, red car that officers located about 10 minutes later at a convenience store on West Broadway. Toscano said several people standing near the car “fled the scene” when officers approached. The teen identified as brandishing the gun during the robbery was taken in for questioning and later arrested.

MAIZIE RICE, 93, of Greenfield (Svcs 1-12-12)

Obituaries

January 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

MAIZIE RICE, 93, of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8th, at the Greenfield Manor.  Funeral services for MAIZIE RICE will be held 2-p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12th,  at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11th, from Noon until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home,  with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will in the Greenfield Cemetery, with a luncheon will follow at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be directed to the Maizie Rice Memorial Fund to be established by the family.

MAIZIE RICE is survived by:

Her son – Rodger Rice and wife Sherry of Greenfield;

Her daughter – Joyce Rice Ross of Las Vegas, Nevada;

3 grandchildren,  three sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends.

Massena City Council to hold regular session Monday

News

January 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Masena City Council will meet in a regular session Monday. The meeting, at the Masena City Hall begins at 7-p.m. During the session, the Council will discuss and possibly act on matters pertaining to: an electronic sign; the setting of a budget workshop date and time; City Hall and Centennial Park improvements, and, an agreement with Railroad Management, LLC and the City of Massena. There will also be reports from the City’s Water, Wastewater and Street Departments, MSA Professionals, and continued discussion with regard to nuisance properties and junkyards.

Audubon City Council meeting preview for Jan. 9th

News

January 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon City Council will meet Monday evening at the City Hall in Audubon, for a regularly scheduled session. During the meeting, which begins at 7-p.m., the Council will hear from Gail Richardson, with regard to the Library budget. There will also be discussion pertaining to parking in yards.  During their last session in December, Councilman John Wetzel voiced his concerns about cars being parked in yards throughout the city. Wetzel presented several pictures of vehicles being parked in front and back yards at several residents. He asked the council to consider passing some sort of ordinance keeping the vehicles on the streets.

The Council Monday evening, will also hold discussion with regard to Compensation practices. During their last session the Audubon City Council voted 3-2 to give all city employees a three-percent raise. Last year, each City employee received a $400 raise. The two council members who voted against the raise had wanted to wait until they found out what the city’s health insurance costs were going to be. The raise will go into effect July 1, 2012.

No. 19 Nebraska Rallies to Beat Iowa 77-72

Sports

January 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Lindsey Moore had 22 points and nine assists and Jordan Hooper added 17 points as No. 19 Nebraska rallied to beat Iowa 77-72 on Sunday. The Cornhuskers (14-1, 3-0 Big Ten) trailed by as many as eight points before a late 12-2 run led to their eighth straight win. Moore gave the Huskers a 61-60 lead with a 3-pointer, and Brandi Jeffery’s 3 made it 70-62 with 3:04 left. The Hawkeyes closed within 73-70 with 1:21 to go, but Jeffery forced a tie-up with Iowa’s Kamille Wahlin to give the ball back to Nebraska. Jaime Printy scored 27 points and Morgan Johnson had 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (10-7, 2-2), who were just 2 of 16 from 3-point range.

(updated 4-a.m. Monday) 2 transported to the hospital following Cass Co. rollover accident

News

January 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Two people, a man and a woman, were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic  Sunday, following a rollover accident near Interstate 80.  According to dispatch reports, the accident occurred about a mile south of Interstate 80, near the intersection of 690th (County Road N-28) and Boston Road, at around 3:50-p.m.  Officials said a 2002 Saturn registered to a subject out of Guthrie County rolled over and came to rest on its wheels in the middle of the road. Both subjects were transported by Anita Rescue to the hospital. The accident remains under investigation. No other details are currently available.