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Drug arrests reported in Fremont County

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March 5th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were arrested on drug charges this past week. On Friday, 38-year old Victor Bruce Ingram, of Shenandoah, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving Under Suspension. And, 43-year old Curtis Lee Clark, of Shenandoah, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.

On Sunday (March 4th), 18-year old Mikala Nicole Dixson, of Shenandoah, was arrested on a charge of Simple Assault. And, last Thursday, 57-year old Henry Thomas Toogood, of Ft. Worth, TX, was arrested for Failure to have an Iowa Sales Tax Stamp and Failure to hold a Peddlers License.

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County-wide trails to be discussed in Pottawattamie County

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

March 5th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Residents of Pottawattamie County have an opportunity to attend one of several listening sessions scheduled to take place throughout the County, with regard to possible county-wide trails. The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board will meet with residents to gather public input on the future of multi-use trails. Mark Shoemaker, executive director of the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board, says the meetings are to being held to discuss where the trails should be located. He says anyone attending the sessions will discuss the future of the multi-use trails and asked to offer their opinions on where the lines should be drawn as to where the trails should be. 

Shoemaker says there are some short trails already in place, in Pottawattamie County. That includes the Wabash Trace, in Council Bluffs, several trails within the Council Bluffs city limits, some short trails in Oakland and other communities. Some trails are under development in other communities within the County. The main purpose of the meetings is to eventually connect the trails to every community in Pottawattamie County.

The County-wide trail planning listening sessions will be held in  four cities across the county. They will be held March 8th, from 7-to 9-pm at the Neola Community Center; at the Carson Community Center, March 10th, from 9am-11am; and at the AHST High School in Avoca, March 14th, from 7-9pm. The final session will be held March 22nd, at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Looft Hall – Room 10, from 4-to 6-pm. Shoemaker says even if a meeting will not be held in your community in Pottawattamie County, you are still welcome to attend one of the meetings elsewhere in the County. The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board is also scheduling a water trails meeting at the Botna Bend Park in Hancock on Wednesday, March 21st.

(courtesy Joel McCall/KNOD, Harlan)

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8AM Sportscast 03-05-2012

Podcasts, Sports

March 5th, 2012 by admin

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SALLY MARIE WALLIN, 44, of Des Moines (formerly of Atlantic) (Svcs 3-6-12)

Obituaries

March 5th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

SALLY MARIE WALLIN, 44, of Des Moines (formerly of Atlantic), died Thu., March 1st. A Mass of Christian Burial service for SALLY WALLIN will be held 10-a.m. Tue., March 6th, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church (15 Indianola Rd.) in Des Moines. Brooks Tonini Chapel (2135 SW 9th Street) in Des Moines has the arrangements.

Visitation will begin 4-p.m. Monday (March 5th), at the funeral chapel, with a Vigil service at 7-p.m.

SALLY WALLIN is survived by:

Her parents – Howard and Janet Paulsen, of Atlantic

Her husband – Jerry Wallin.

Her daughter – Alexa Riggs.

Her brother – Tom (Michelle) Paulsen, of Carroll.

Other relatives, and friends.

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8AM Newscast 03-05-2012

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March 5th, 2012 by admin

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This is Your Nishna Valley 03-03-2012

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

March 5th, 2012 by admin

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Heartbeat Today 03-05-2012

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

March 5th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Jenny Johnson about a benefit coming up to help defray medical expenses for Dave (Freddy) Duskin.

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7AM Newscast 03-05-2012

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MONDAY, MARCH 5th

Trading Post

March 5th, 2012 by Jim Field

WANTED: Coffee table, End tables, and entertainment center for flat screen 27inch TV. Call or text my cell 706-829-3732.

WANTED: queen size headboard–phone # 712-254-1447.  FOUND!

FOR SALE: Matching sofa and loveseat, like new, with a red and tulip pattern on a cream background.  Both have reversible loose cushions.  $175 for both.  243-1057.

FOR SALE: Graber 2 bike carrier fits 2″ receiver – very sturdy.  $60.  249-1726.

FOR SALE: Self propelled lawn mower.  4 HP, 22″ cut.  New blade.  The oil was just changed.  $40.  249-1726.   SOLD!

FOR SALE: Black and Decker CST 1000 cordless, rechargeable weed eater and new spool of line.  $80.  249-1726.

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Iowa State’s Gibson Wins Heavyweight Big 12 Title

Sports

March 5th, 2012 by Jim Field

COLUMBIA, Mo. – After nearly pinning his opponent in the championship match, Iowa State heavyweight Matt Gibson earned the 2012 Big 12 Championship heavyweight title Saturday at the Hearnes Center. Gibson defeated Austin Marsden of Oklahoma State in an 8-3 decision for the crown. Missouri won the team title with 77 points. Oklahoma State (73), Oklahoma (60.5) and Iowa State (24) rounded out the team scoring.

Iowa State will take at least Gibson, Ryak Finch (125), Andrew Sorenson (165) and Boaz Beard (184) to the NCAA Championships, March 15-17 in St. Louis, Mo.

Missouri led as a team by four points heading into the final match of the evening, as many Tiger faithful supported Gibson throughout the match. As Gibson earned a three-point near fall in the second period, the crowd continued to cheer for the Vallejo, Calif., native and gave him a slow clap in the final 20 seconds of the match.

Gibson is now 24-8 overall and has received an automatic bid to the 2012 NCAA Championships.

At 184 pounds, Boaz Beard lost a tight match to No. 1 seed Mike Larson of Missouri. Beard trailed 4-2 entering the third period and posted a reversal 30 seconds in to knot the score 4-4. The Wichita, Kan., native wasn’t able to pull off the win after an escape by Larson with 1:20 remaining.

Iowa State senior Andrew Sorenson earned a second-place finish after losing a 3-2 decision to Zach Toal of Missouri. Sorenson was in deep three times and has his opponent hopping on one leg, but ultimately could not finish the ensuing scrambles that followed. Sorenson is now 26-2 overall.

Iowa State travels to St. Louis, Mo., for the NCAA Championships March 15-17.

FINAL TEAM SCORES: Missouri, 77; Oklahoma State, 73; Oklahoma, 60.5; Iowa State, 24

Finals Results

125 pounds: Alan Waters (MU) dec. Jarrod Patterson (OU), 7-0

133 pounds: Jordan Oliver (OSU) dec. Nathan McCormick (MU), 10-2

141 pounds: Kendric Maple (OU) dec. Josh Kindig (OSU), 11-5

149 pounds: Jamal Parks (OSU) dec. Kyle Bradley (MU), 8-3

157 pounds: Drake Houdashelt (MU) dec. Matt Lester (OU), 3-1

165 pounds:  Zach Toal (MU) dec. Andrew Sorenson (ISU), 3-2

174 pounds: Chris Perry (OSU) dec. Dorian Henderson (MU), 8-2

184 pounds: Mike Larson (MU) dec. Boaz Beard (ISU), 5-4

197 pounds: Cayle Byers (OSU) dec. Brent Haynes (MU), 5-0

285 pounds: Matt Gibson (ISU) dec. Austin Marsden (OSU), 8-3

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