Police in Shenandoah report the arrest of a 49-year old man on a charge of 3rd degree sexual assault. George Poe was taken into custody Thursday, following an investigation into an incident which allegedly occurred on Feb. 1st, at a location in the 200 block of north Sycamore, in Shenandoah. Poe was being held in the Page County Jail on $10,000 bond.
A 19-year old former, part-time audio-visual support technician for the Glenwood Community High School, has been charged with 3rd degree sexual abuse, a Class-C Felony. Court records indicate Andrew Schoening, of Glenwood, was given the charge last week, and plead not guilty last Friday, Feb. 10th. He also waived a speedy trial. The charge was filed on January 17th, after a 15-year-old girl told school officials and police that Schoening forced her to have sex in a closet at the high school. The incident allegedly took place December 20, 2011.
When confronted with the allegations, Schoening admitted that he did have sex with the minor and that he knew she was underage. Schoening was released from custody January 19th, on a $10,000 bond. He’s been ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim of the abuse. A trial date has not yet been set.
Retiring Atlantic Municipal Utilities (AMU) General Manager Allen Bonderman has received the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities’ (IAMU) Life Membership Award. The award was presented during IAMU’s Winter Meeting, in Des Moines, and was in recognition of Bonderman’s “37-years of leadership in the public power arena,” including his 12-years of service in Atlantic, and his significant involvement with IAMU, a statewide association that benefits more than 550 municipal utilities in Iowa.
Bonderman began his career working with municipal utilities more than 40-years ago. He’s worked in Atlantic for the past 12-years. While with AMU, he developed the first municipal WiFi service in the state of Iowa, allowing DSL, cable modem and alternative wireless services to be made available by other service providers, to Atlantic’s businesses and residents. He also worked to establish a scholarship program at AMU for local students to attend the power line worker training program at Northwest Iowa Community College.
During his career, Bonderman also earned the Energy Innovator Award from the American Public Power Association, for his development of an energy management system for the City of Sanborn, Iowa. AMU congratulates Bonderman on his long and successful municipal utility career.
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Sophomore Melvin Ejim is emerging as a key player for Iowa State this season. Ejim, a 6-foot-6 forward from Toronto, Ontario has blossomed into a steady swingman between star post player Royce White and Iowa State’s trio of talented guards; Chris Allen, Scott Christopherson and Chris Babb. Ejim is averaging 8.9 points a game, ranks ninth in the Big 12 with 6.4 rebounds a game and is shooting a respectable 46.6 percent from the floor. Coach Fred Hoiberg says Ejim excels as a defender and rebounder for the Cyclones, who will go for their fourth win in six games Saturday when they host Oklahoma.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A monthly survey of bankers in 10 Midwest and Great Plains states shows the rural economy slowing down, but reflects strong gains in hiring and farmland prices. The Rural Mainstreet Index released Thursday dropped slightly from 59.8 last month to 59.6 in February. Anytime the index, which ranges from 1 to 100, is above 50, it suggests the economy will grow. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the survey, says he expects to see slower growth in farm income as a result of softer agriculture commodity prices and higher overhead costs. The economic confidence index, which reflects expectations for the economy six months out, rose to 60.3 from January’s 56.1. The survey covers Iowa, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police have issued an arrest warrant for a woman suspected of abducting of her 3-year-old son, which led to an Amber Alert. Twenty-two-year-old Melanie Stout is wanted for violation of a custodial order. The alert was issued early Thursday after Nicolas Jimmerson was not returned to his custodial guardian. The alert was canceled several hours later after he was found. Stout is the boy’s biological mother, but doesn’t have legal custody of him. Police are searching for Stout, who’s also wanted for leaving a correctional facility in Des Moines.
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — Marshalltown police have arrested a man on arson charges in two recent fires. Police on Thursday charged 26-year-old Andrew Burke, of Marshalltown, with two counts of first-degree arson. He’s suspected in a Feb. 7 fire that destroyed a historic downtown building with a grocery store on the first floor and in a garage fire early Thursday.
MERRILL, Iowa (AP) —A man has been found dead outside a hog operation in Merrill in northwest Iowa. The Plymouth County sheriff’s office says 47-year-old James Dixson of Marcus was found unresponsive Tuesday night and died at the scene. The sheriff’s office says no foul play is suspected and an autopsy will determine a cause of death.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —Penn State withstood a 3-point shooting barrage in the second half by Iowa’s Matt Gatens to hold on for a 69-64 victory last night. Gatens hit 5 of 7 from behind the 3-point arc in the second half. He scored 11 straight for the Hawkeyes at one point to help narrow a 16-point deficit to two with 2:40 left in State College. Gatens finished the road game with 21 points.
309 AM CST FRI FEB 17 2012
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TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW 15 TO 20. NORTHWEST WIND AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 30S. EAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW 15 TO 20. EAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.
SUNDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH.
SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE UPPER 20S.
WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S.
MONDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. LOW IN THE LOWER 30S.
Class 1A District 1
Treynor 85, Nishnabotna 41
Fremont-Mills 62, Sidney 57
St. Albert 71, Riverside 52
East Mills 65, Walnut 44
Class 1A District 2
Boyer Valley 55, West Harrison 40
Logan-Magnolia 59, Woodbine 38
West Monona 58, Charter Oak-Ute 28
Ar-We-Va 64, Whiting 55
Class 1A District 15
Murray 64, Earlham 54
Lamoni 71, Van Meter 62 – OT
Nodaway Valley 74, East Union 25
Mount Ayr 66, Mormon Trail 30
Class 1A District 16
Corning 88, Villisca 64
CAM, Anita 62, Lenox 47
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 66, Stanton 41
Adair-Casey 55, Griswold 44
Class 2A District 1
Clarinda 78, Clarinda Academy 54
Underwood 54, Tri-Center 47
Class 2A District 2
Kuemper Catholic 75, IKM-Manning 56
East Sac County 69, OA-BCIG 61
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Tim Frazier scored 18 points and Penn State withstood a 3-point shooting barrage in the second half by Iowa’s Matt Gatens to hold on for a 69-64 victory on Thursday night.
Trailing 66-63 with 49 seconds left, Iowa’s Melsahn Basabe missed two foul shots and Jon Graham was fouled at the other end for Penn State (12-15, 4-10 Big Ten). The redshirt freshman forward hit two free throws for a five-point lead, spurring a silent Jordan Center crowd into raucous cheers. Basabe missed another foul shot with 7 seconds left and Cammeron Woodyard went 1 of 2 from the line to seal the win.
Gatens hit 5 of 7 from behind the 3-point arc in the second half. He scored 11 straight for Iowa (13-13, 5-8) at one point to help narrow a 16-point deficit to two with 2:40 left.Gatens finished with a game-high 21 points.He missed all five of his field-goal attempts in the first half before his second-half spurt, sinking shots from wide open in the corner or with a defender’s hand in his face from the wing.
Penn State went cold on the other end going scoreless for four-plus minutes as coach Patrick Chambers watched his team’s big lead get whittled away. But the rebuilding Nittany Lions held on down the stretch for their second straight Big Ten win despite getting outscored in the second half 40-31. Frazier, Penn State’s sparkplug, coolly led his team down the stretch, before Graham and Woodyard stepped up at the foul line late. Frazier added four assists and four steals.
Graham, already having one of the best games of his young career, added to his short highlight reel with his two key foul shots. Graham finished with 10 points and six rebounds, and went 3 of 3 from the field. Woodyard added 13 points.
Aaron White added 16 points and 10 rebounds for Iowa, while Basabe finished with seven points and three rebounds off the bench.
First Round
First Round Consolation
Team Scores
| 1. | Eddyville-Blakesburg | 19.0 |
| 2. | Alburnett | 18.0 |
| 3. | Don Bosco, Gilbertville | 17.5 |
| 4. | Underwood | 17.0 |
| 5. | Nashua-Plainfield | 14.0 |
| 6. | North-Linn, Troy Mills | 14.0 |
| 7. | Audubon | 12.0 |
| 8. | Clarion-Goldfield | 12.0 |
| 9. | Manson Northwest Webster | 12.0 |
| 10. | Maquoketa Valley, Delhi | 12.0 |
| 11. | Emmetsburg | 11.0 |
| 12. | South Winneshiek, Calmar | 11.0 |
| 13. | Lisbon | 10.0 |
| 14. | Iowa Valley, Marengo | 9.0 |
| 15. | Martensdale-St Marys | 9.0 |
| 16. | St. Edmond, Fort Dodge | 9.0 |
| 17. | West Hancock, Britt | 9.0 |
| 18. | Akron-Westfield | 8.0 |
| 19. | Logan-Magnolia | 8.0 |
| 20. | West Branch | 8.0 |
| 21. | Highland, Riverside | 7.0 |
| 22. | Tri-County-Montezuma | 7.0 |
| 23. | EHK-Exira | 6.5 |
| 24. | Aplington-Parkersburg | 6.0 |
| 25. | B-G-M, Brooklyn | 6.0 |
| 26. | Clarksville | 6.0 |
| 27. | Graettinger-Terril | 6.0 |
| 28. | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn | 6.0 |
| 29. | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn | 6.0 |
| 30. | Midland, Wyoming | 6.0 |
| 31. | St. Albert, Council Bluffs | 6.0 |
| 32. | Valley Community, Elgin | 6.0 |
| 33. | Woodbury-Central, Moville | 5.5 |
| 34. | Durant | 5.0 |
| 35. | East Buchanan, Winthrop | 5.0 |
| 36. | Guthrie Center | 5.0 |
| 37. | Lake Mills | 5.0 |
| 38. | Okoboji, Milford | 5.0 |
| 39. | Regina, Iowa City | 5.0 |
| 40. | Sumner-Fredericksburg | 5.0 |
| 41. | Western Christian, Hull | 5.0 |
| 42. | Columbus Catholic, Waterloo | 4.0 |
| 43. | Corning | 4.0 |
| 44. | Ridge View | 4.0 |
| 45. | Sigourney-Keota | 4.0 |
| 46. | Tri-Center, Neola | 4.0 |
| 47. | West Marshall, State Center | 4.0 |
| 48. | Westwood, Sloan | 4.0 |
| 49. | Woodbine | 4.0 |
| 50. | Cardinal, Eldon | 3.0 |
| 51. | Central Springs | 3.0 |
| 52. | Edgewood-Colesburg | 3.0 |
| 53. | English Valleys, North English | 3.0 |
| 54. | Newman Catholic, Mason City | 3.0 |
| 55. | North Cedar, Standwood | 3.0 |
| 56. | Ogden | 3.0 |
| 57. | Pekin | 3.0 |
| 58. | Pocachontas Area/Pomeroy-Palmer | 3.0 |
| 59. | South Hamilton, Jewell | 3.0 |
| 60. | Van Buren, Keosauqua | 3.0 |
| 61. | West Sioux, Hawarden | 3.0 |
| 62. | East Mills | 2.0 |
| 63. | Hudson | 2.0 |
| 64. | Jesup | 2.0 |
| 65. | Lynnville-Sully | 2.0 |
| 66. | Mount Ayr | 2.0 |
| 67. | Pleasantville | 2.0 |
| 68. | Riverside, Oakland | 2.0 |
| 69. | West Central Valley, Stewart | 2.0 |
| 70. | Belle Plaine | 1.0 |
| 71. | Dike-New Hartford | 1.0 |
| 72. | Rockford | 1.0 |
| 73. | Tipton | 1.0 |
| 74. | Colfax-Mingo | 0.0 |
| 75. | Coon Rapids-Bayard | 0.0 |
| 76. | Interstate 35, Truro | 0.0 |
| 77. | Lawton-Bronson | 0.0 |
| 78. | Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto | 0.0 |
| 79. | Nodaway Valley | 0.0 |
| 80. | North Butler, Greene | 0.0 |
| 81. | Panorama | 0.0 |
| 82. | Sibley-Ocheyedan | 0.0 |
| 83. | Southeast Warren, Liberty Center | 0.0 |
| 84. | Treynor | 0.0 |
| 85. | Turkey Valley, Jackson Junction | 0.0 |
| 86. | West Monona, Onawa | 0.0 |
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