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Iowa officials investigating suspicious death near Dexter

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September 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DEXTER, Iowa (AP) – The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is looking into what caused the death of a man found bleeding from head wounds on a gravel road. Gregg Nimmo was found face down on the road on August 28th by a passer-by at the Beaver Lake Campground, near Dexter. The mother of the 44-year-old Nimmo said that her son’s head had beenseverely fractured and nearly crushed. While it was initially thought that Nimmo had fallen from a moving vehicle, his mother, Carolyn Livengood, says he had no abrasions on his body, which he would have had if he had fallen onto the road. Dallas County Sheriff Chad Leonard says it’s too early in the investigation to determine whether Nimmo’s death was an accident or foul play.

Summary Of Area School Election Results from Sept. 13th

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September 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

(updated with IKM-Manning results)

There will be a new face on the Atlantic Board of Education soon. During the school elections held Tuesday, newcomer Rod Hartwig won enough votes to replace incumbent Jon Martens. Hartwig received 376 to Martens’ 352, which placed him second in the highest number of votes received. He’ll be joined on the board by incumbents Phil Hascall, who received 478 votes, and Denny Davis, who garnered 377 votes. Another newcomer on the Atlantic Board of Education, is Josh McLaren, who received 457 votes and was unopposed to fill a vacancy. In addition, the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy issue passed in Atlantic by 414 Yes to 122 No votes. It’s renewal means the district can ask to levy as much as 85-cents per thousand dollar property tax valuation, if necessary. The “Peppel” will remain in effect for another 10-years, beginning January 1st, 2013.

Elsewhere, the Revenue Purpose Statement was renewed in the Griswold Community School District, by a vote of 137-to-9. The Revenue Purpose Statement was also approved by voters in the Adair-Casey School District, 123-to 16. And, a write-in candidate won a race featuring one other person on the ballot. In the Adair-Casey District 4 race, the published candidate Tim James was defeated by write-in Randy Carney, 85-to 49.

In Audubon County, write-in At-Large candidate Mark Nissen upset Arlen Wiedersteen for a seat on the Audubon Board of Education. Nissen garnered 195 votes to Wiedersteen’s 111. Candidates Christine Konkler and Douglas Olson received 213 and 216 votes each, respectively. In addition, a Revenue Purpose Statement for the Audubon School District passed by a vote of 212 to 29. Each of the candidates for the Exira School Board received voter approval. Terri Harris, Lisa Burmeister and Ryan Wilson were unopposed for At-Large seats on the board.

In Adams County, where there were no declared candidates for the Director Seats in Corning Districts 2 and 3, Scott Akin and Lori Harvey received the nomination through write-in votes. Akin received 119 votes, while Harvey garnered 133. Keny Haffner received 132 votes, and was unopposed to fill a vacancy on the board.

Voters in the IKM-Manning Community School District have elected Lynn Barry to fill the one open, At Large seat on the school board. Barry had 352 votes to challenger Larry Lesle’s 280. Barry also received 81 votes as a write-in candidate for the IKM-Manning District 2-A seat, but published candidate David Heller won the election with 401 votes. Scott Hodne was unopposed for the District 1-A Director’s seat, and there were only three write-ins.

Veteran Treynor school board member Jerry Hempel kept his seat following Tuesday’s vote. Hempel was among five candidates for the Treynor board. Treynor featured the only contested school board race in Pottawattamie County, other than the election in Council Bluffs. Newcomers Randy Young and Dave Paulsen will join Hempel on the board as At-Large members.

Woman suffers possible/unknown injuries following Tuesday collision

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September 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County say one person was transported to the hospital for treatment of unknown, possible injuries, following a collision Tuesday afternoon south of Red Oak. The Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened just after 4:30-p.m., at the intersection of Highway 48 and 270th Street.

According to the Sheriff’s report, the collision occurred as a vehicle being driven by 56-year-old Rebecca S. Wright, of Red Oak, was traveling south and was in the process of turning left onto 270th street. At about the same time, a second southbound vehicle, driven by 73-year-old Louis M. Saner, of Shenandoah, attempted to pass.

Wright was transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital by Red Oak Rescue. Saner, who was not injured, was issued a citation for passing at an intersection.

Red Oak burglary under investigation

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September 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Red Oak are investigating a vehicle burglary. According to Red Oak Police, the incident was reported early Tuesday afternoon. Officials say Joshua Craig

indicated someone broke into his vehicle which was parked in the vicinity of North Boundary Street, sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. The man said an I-Pod, valued at $150, was missing, but there was no damage to his vehicle.

Anyone with information can call the Red Oak Police Department at 623-6500 or Montgomery County Crimestoppers at 800-432-1001.

Tuesday Volleyball Results

Sports

September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Hawkeye 10:

  • (3-1) Red Oak 25-23-25-25, Atlantic 10-25-22-22 *see Atlantic stats/comments below*
  • (3-1) Harlan 25-25-14-25, Clarinda 17-17-25-15
  • (3-0) Kuemper Catholic 25-25-25, Creston 16-12-20
  • (3-0) Lewis Central 25-25-25, Denison-Schleswig 18-14-21
  • (3-0) Shenandoah 25-25-25, Glenwood 21-22-22

Western Iowa:

  • (3-0) A-H-S-T 25-25-25, Griswold 13-20-16
  • (3-0) Missouri Valley 25-25-25, Audubon 14-15-19
  • (3-1) Tri-Center 25-25-18-25, Underwood 16-20-25-9
  • (3-0) Treynor beat Riverside (no scores available)

Rolling Hills:

  • (3-1) Adair-Casey 25-20-25-25, Orient-Macksburg 15-25-14-14
  • (3-0) Glidden-Ralston 25-25-25, Exira-EHK 15-17-16
  • (3-1) Iowa Christian Academy 25-16-25-25, Ankeny Christian Academy 14-25-23-17
  • (3-1) Walnut 14-25-25-26, Paton-Churdan 25-22-11-24
  • (3-2) CAM 25-14-11-25-15, East Greene 20-25-25-21-12

Others:

  • (3-0) Ar-We-Va 25-25-27, Logan-Magnolia 19-18-25
  • (3-0) Bedford 25-25-25, Mount Ayr 15-11-10
  • (3-1) Corning 25-24-25-25, Lenox 17-26-12-17
  • (3-0) Earlham 25-25-25, Panorama 13-5-18
  • (3-0) East Union 25-25-25, Nodaway Valley 12-14-17
  • (3-0) Essex 25-25-26, Clarinda Academy 17-4-24
  • (3-0) Guthrie Center 25-25-25, West Central Valley 9-14-23
  • (3-0) IKM-Manning 25-25-25, West Monona 21-16-13
  • (3-0) Villisca 25-25-25, Sidney 12-13-16
  • (3-2) Whiting 25-24-25-8-15, Charter Oak-Ute 20-26-14-25-4
  • (3-0) Woodward-Granger 25-25-25, Coon Rapids-Bayard 17-22-19

Atlantic Stats:

Attackers:

  • Katie Groves 24/30     7 kills
  • Sam McConnell    12/17   6 kills
  • Sam Petersen          10/11       4 kills
  • Nora Walker         4/6        3 kills
  • Shelby Worth       6/6        2 kills

Assists:

  • Paige Kennon          12 Assists
  • Shelby Worth            8 Assists

Digs:

  • Katie Groves         20
  • Shelby Worth        11
  • Mckenzie Holmes   7

Servers:

  • Paige Kennon       15/16      1 ace
  • Shelby Worth         11/11      1 ace
  • Sam McConnell        8/10       2 aces
  • Sam Petertsen            8/9       1 ace
  • Katie Groves            11/11
  • Macknzie Holmes       9/9
  • Taylor Barry                  6/6

Coach Chris Janhke Comments: Although we will never be satisfied with a loss we did see much progress tonight. After a shaky start in game one the team regrouped and came out and played much better volleyball the remainder of the match. We are slowly but surely becoming a solid team. When this group realizes this expectation they will be hard to beat. We continue to improve with the ball handling skills but our lack of varsity experience has contributed to our erratic play at times. I am confident that we will get things going. I This group does not know where it’s limits are. I again was impressed with how they play when they are being challenged.  We will continue to improve each night out.

Cass County School Board Election Results (unofficial)

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September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

(I= incumbent)

Alantic Community School District – (vote for 3*)

At Large

(I) Phil Hascall – 478*

(I) Denny Davis – 366*

(I) Jon Martens – 352

Rodney Hartwig – 376*

Director At-Large (to fill a vacancy)

Josh McLaren – 457

Physical Plant & Equipment Levy: Yes 414  No 122

CAM School District

North District/Julie Williamson – 78

South District/Todd Mckee – 79

Griswold School District

District 2/Scott Peterson – 27

District 6/Douglas Lembke – 19

District 4/Scott Hansen – 16

District 7/Clarion Campbell – 25

Revenue Purpose Statement Yes 137  No 9

Adair County School Board Election Results (unofficial)

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September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Adair-Casey

District 3

Dallas Dinkla 118 votes

District 4

(write-in) Randy Carney 85 votes

Tim James 49 votes

Public Measure A – Revenue Purpose Statement

Yes 123 No 16

Nodaway Valley (elect 2)

Danelle Cooney 67 votes

Amy DeVault 77 votes

Orient-Macksburg

District 2

Doug White 37

District 3

Eldon L. Ray 35

District 4

Randy Hensley 38

Guthrie County School Board Election Results (unofficial)

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September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Coon Rapids/Bayard

District 1

Brad Schlepp 74 votes

Scattered 6

District 2

Jill Anthofer 75 votes

Scattered 3

District 3

Steve Detlinger 79 votes

Scattered 1

District 5

Mike Oswald 74 votes

Scattered 4

Guthrie Center Community School District (vote for 3)

Tim Benson 73 votes

Keith Butler 72 votes

Wanda Knobbe 77 votes

Scattered 7

Public Measure B Yes 63 No 17

Panorama Community School District (vote for 1)

District 3

Tom Arganbright (I) 28

Jim Nelson 24

District 5

Bryice A. Wilke 21

Scattered 3

Adams County School Board election results (unofficial)

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September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Votes will be canvassed Friday, Sept. 16th with official results to follow

Corning Community School District

District 2

Write-in Scott Akin 119 votes

District 3

Write-in Lori Harvey 133 votes

District 4 (to fill a vacancy)

Keny Haffner 132 votes

Southwestern Community College

Fred Shearer 148 votes

Prescott Community School District

Director At Large (vote for 2)

Don Gee 23 votes

Steven Wainwright 22 votes

Director At Large (to fill a vacancy)

Marnie Cline 8 votes

Zachary Brandt 1 vote

Montgomery County School Board (Unofficial) Election Results

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September 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Community School District – Director At Large (vote for 2)

Lee Fellers                               84 votes

William Drey                          71 votes

Write-in/Christie Welter       26 votes

Write-in Scattering               3

Stanton Community School District – Director At Large (vote for 2)

Paul Vanderholm                 43 votes

Jeff Magneson                         45 votes

Write-in                                      3    

Southwestern Community College District 2

Fred Shearer                             38

Write-in                                      2

Villisca Community School District – Director At Large (vote for 3)

Jason R. Poston                         83

Tom A. Williams                      83

John L. Baker                            72

Write-in                                      5

Southwestern Community College District 2

Fred Shearer                            63