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EPA warns 7 Midwestern feedlots on waste discharge

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May 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Operators of seven feedlots in Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa have been told to stop violating federal rules on animal waste discharges, the Environmental Protection Agency said Monday.

The EPA’s Region 7 office in Kansas City, Kan., said in a statement that four feedlots in Iowa, two in Kansas and one in Nebraska had violated various provisions of the federal Clean Water Act. It said the violations could lead to contamination of nearby bodies of water, including streams, creeks and wetlands.

The EPA said it has issued administrative compliance orders to the feedlots, which range in capacity from 800 cattle up to 13,000 cattle.

In a phone call, EPA spokesman Chris Whitley said the compliance orders were the first step in a potential series of regulatory actions. If the feedlots fail to comply, civil penalties could follow. Those penalties would vary, Whitley said, depending on the severity of the violations and other factors.

 

The EPA issued the orders to the following four feedlots in Iowa:

 

– Crossroads Cattle Co. in Woodbine. The EPA said the feedlot didn’t have enough storage capacity in its waste lagoons and that some cattle were kept in areas that lacked adequate controls to prevent unauthorized waste discharges. Crossroads Cattle Co. did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

Feedlot Services Co., Neola. The EPA said the operation doesn’t have a discharge permit.

John Roane, part-owner of Feedlot Services, said Monday that he just got the letter from the EPA. He said his outfit has been working with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for years to ensure the feedlot followed environmental regulations.

“We thought we were in compliance, and we were, until the EPA showed up,” Roane said.

He said he’s having an expert look at the EPA letter to see what his company needs to do.

Harlan Northrup Feedlot, Griswold. The EPA said the operation doesn’t have a discharge permit. The company did not immediately return a phone call from the AP on Monday.

– Petersen-Bubke LLP, Mapleton. The EPA said the operation doesn’t have a discharge permit. There was no answer at a phone number for feedlot co-owner Norman Petersen. Co-owner Joel Bubke declined to comment on Monday.

Two southwest IA Peace officers killed in the line of duty to be honored

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May 16th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Eight law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, including two from southwest Iowa, will be honored Tuesday by the State of Iowa, as part of Peace Officer Memorial Week. Among those whose name will be on the Peace Officer’s Memorial, is Officer Robert Heller, with Avoca Police Department.

Officer Robert Heller arrived at a domestic disturbance on the south side of Avoca, on June 20, 1886. Officer Heller announced himself at the residence and was fatally wounded by a shotgun blast from the drunk offender, William Farrell. Farrell then turned the gun on himself, dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Also, being honored during Tuesday’s ceremony, is Deputy Thomas Walsh, with the Union County Sheriff’s Office. On December 4, 1899, Deputy Walsh served Al Williams a writ of execution. In the afternoon, the deputy went to the Williams farm to secure the property to satisfy the judgment. Walsh was met at the farm with Al Williams holding a shot gun. Mr. Williams told Deputy Walsh to leave and when Deputy Walsh advanced toward Williams, Williams shot Deputy Walsh just below the right ear killing him instantly.

The latest addition to the Peace Officer’s Memorial is Sergeant Erik Stein, with Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office. On April 4th, 2011, Sergeant Eric Stein was shot and killed as he, the county sheriff, and another deputy attempted to question a man regarding an incident that had occurred the previous night.

The three officers had gone to the man’s rural home shortly before noon when they were fired upon. Sergeant Stein was struck and killed. The sheriff and remaining deputy took cover and called for assistance. The stand-off was brought to an end by the Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team.  Sergeant Stein served with the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office for 11 years. He is survived by his 9-year-old daughter, sister, and father.

The ceremony takes place at 10-a.m. at the Peace Officer Memorial next to the Lucas State Office Building, on the corner of East Grand and East 12th Street in Des Moines. Governor Terry Branstad and other notables will be on-hand for the event, which the public is welcomed to attend.

Class 1-A Regional Team Tennis

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May 16th, 2011 by Jim Field

CLASS 1A TEAM TENNIS 2011

REGION 1

1st Round

Spencer over SC Bishop Heelan 5-1

Denison/Schleswig over Storm Lake 5-0

Red Oak over Creston 5-0

Atlantic over Corning 5-0

Cherokee over Estherville-LC  5-4

Spirit Lake/Okoboji over LeMars 5-0

Shenandoah/Essex/Farragut over Glenwood 5-2

Clarinda over St. Albert 5-1

Semi-Finals

Red Oak over Atlantic 5-1

Denison/Schleswig over Spencer 5-0

Spirit Lake/Okoboji over Cherokee 5-0

Clarinda over Shenandoah/Essex/Farragut 5-2

IKM/Manning Girls Golf Tourney

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May 16th, 2011 by Jim Field

Team Scores:

  1. Carroll  205
  2. IKM/Manning  211
  3. Audubon  227
  4. Panorama  246
  5. Guthrie Center  254
  6. Coon Rapids-Bayard  259

Individuals:

  1. Rachel Vanderway (Carroll)  47
  2. Susie Bylund (Audubon)  47
  3. Kristin Vollsted (IKM/M)  49

Monday, May 16th

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May 16th, 2011 by admin

FOR SALE: 19″ COLOR TV. OLD, BUT EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITON. $75 OBO; 9″ COLOR TV W/ VCR. $75 OBO; RCA DVD PLAYER $125 USED OBO. 249-6223

FREE: WHITE LAB – FEMALE & BLACK LAB – MALE. BROTHER & SISTER, 3 YRS OLD, SPAYED & NEUTERED. 712-310-0108 (ATLANTIC)

FREE: OLDER MODEL (2003) 61″ ZENITH HDTV READY COLOR TV SET .  WILL TAKE SEVERAL PEOPLE TO MOVE AND LOAD IT FROM MY WALK OUT BASEMENT (NO STAIRS) WORKS GOOD AND HAS BEEN HOOKED UP TO DIRECT TV SATELLITE FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. RECENTLY HAD THE SCREEN AND LENSES PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED. 712-243-1613, LEAVE MESSAGE IF NOW ANSWER.

FOR SALE: GRAY FABRIC OFFICE CHAIR, FAIRLY GOOD SHAPE, ALL FUNCTIONS WORK PERFECTLY. 243-3122 OR  249-0077

FOR SALE: LIFT CHAIR FOR TALL, BIG PERSON. HEAVY DUTY MOTOR WITH A LONGER SEAT AND BACK. GENTLY USED $200 OBO. 712-762-3274

WANTED: DRYER IN GOOD CONDITION. 243-1559

WANTED TO BUY: GOOD USED SELF PROPELLED LAWN MOWER. 254-1446 OR 254-1447

Friday, May 13th

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FOR SALE: SMALL BREED PUPPIES. MOM IS WIREHAIR RAT TERRIER AND DAD IS AKC TEACUP POMERANIAN. $50 EACH. 243-1572

FOR SALE: INVACARE FULLY ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED, COMPLETE WITH MATTRESS AND SIDE RAILS. ALL ELECTRIC CONTROLS WORK, ALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. $200 OBO. 712-482-3157 OR 402-206-5838

FOR SALE OR FREE TO GOOD HOME??: 2 ADULT CATS 8-10 YEARS OLD. 1 ORANGE TABBY, 1 GRAY TIGER. DECLAWED, CURRENT ON SHOTS, GOOD HOUSE PETS. COMES WITH FOOD & LITTER. 641-742-5067

Wednesday, May 11th

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FREE: CARPETED LINER FOR A FULL SIZE PICKUP. 243-6639

FOR SALE: NICE COMPUTER DESK WITH HUTCH. LOTS OF STORAGE AND A 2 DRAWER FILE CABINET. $100 OBO. 254-6045.

WANTED: OLD APPLIANCES, CARS, TRUCKS AND OTHER JUNK METAL. WILL PAY UP TO $100 PER 3,000 POUNDS. 249-7660

FOR SALE:  EMBARK 8 PERSON TENT WITH SCREEN PORCH 14′ X 15′ $100 OBO. OR TRADE FOR A NICE MEN’S BICYCLE. 712-779-0755

FOR SALE: SET OF RIMS & TIRES – 4 SPORT EDITION RIMS WILL FIT ON PONTIAC SUNFIRE OR 16″ RIM CARS, ALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION JUST A FEW NICKS; 4 TIRES – 2 FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES 205/55-R16 HAVE HARDLY BEEN USED, 2 KELLY NAVIGATION GOLD TIRES – GOOD CONDITION. $550 CASH FOR ALL. THESE HAVE BEEN IN SIDE OVER THE WINTER. 712-549-2410.

Tuesday, May 10th

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WANTED: 2 BLACK WROUGHT IRON CHAIRS. 254-1447

FOR SALE: NICE COMPUTER DESK WITH HUTCH, LOTS OF STORAGE AND 2 DRAWER FILE CABINET. $100 OBO. 254-6045

FOR SALE: FRUIT JARS $25; TILT BED TRAILER USED ONCE OR TWICE, FISH AQUARIUM 20 GALLON $60. 243-4308

WANTED: 1-2 POUNDS OF MOREL MUSHROOMS AT A REASONABLE PRICE;

FOR SALE: FIREWOOD $5 A BUNDLE (NICE & HEAVY NOT WHAT YOU GET AT STORES); LONGEBERGER HANGING BASKETS $40. 712-762-3400

FOR SALE: VERY NICE OAK BUNK BEDS, WITH ATTACHED DESK, STORAGE CABINET& LADDER. BEDS COMPLETE WITH TWIN MATTRESS & BOX SPRING. ALSO INCLUDED IS MATCHING OAK DRESSER. $350 FOR THE COMPLETE SET. 243-4209

FOR SALE: 3 BRIDESMAID DRESSES, SPAGHETTI STRAPS, SIZES 5,7,9. $10 EACH. 243-2480

FOR SALE: 2 YEAR OLD RED RIDING LAWN MOWER, 18″ CUT, HYDRO. $900 WAS $1600 NEW. 712-792-9447

Monday, May 9th

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FOR SALE: DOUBLE SINK WASH TUB $25; MONTGOMERY WARD GAS 4 BURNER COOK TOP NEVER INSTALLED $50. 712-268-2746

WANTED: USED PING PONG TABLE. 243-2470

FOR SALE: QUEEN SIZE HEADBOARD & FRAME $30, 2 WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS, 1 SMALL SIZE $10 & 1 LARGER SIZE $20 BOTH 110 PLUG, CHILD’S STROLLER FOLDABLE $10. 268-2746

FOR SALE: OFFICE CHAIR (GRAY FABRIC) FAIRLY GOOD SHAPE, ALL FUNCTIONS WORK PERFECT. $50 OBO. 243-3122 OR 249-0077

WANTED TO RENT: 3-4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN ATLANTIC OR CLOSE BY. WITHIN THE NEXT MONTH TO MONTH 1/2. 712-254-3574

FREE TO GOOD HOME: 2 YEAR OLD BLACK LAB WITH WHITE MARKINGS ON HER CHEST. 249-0921

WANTED: GOOD USED TRUMPET, LEAVE A MESSAGE. 254-4622

WANTED: WWII HELMETS, WWII FIELD BINOCULARS, REASONABLE PRICE. 243-4131

FOR SALE: 2 – 13″ COLOR TVS AND A SEPERATE VCR. $15 EACH, ALL WORK GREAT, SHOULD BE ABLE TO RIND REMOTE TO ALL OF THEM. 254-6045

Three arrests in Atlantic recently

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May 16th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Three Atlantic residents were taken into custody over the past week, on unrelated charges.
On May 11th, 42-year-old David Jordan was cited for shoplifting, and released. On Saturday, 25-year-old Ryan Mullen was arrested for OWI 2nd offense.
And, on Sunday, 20-year-old Devin Register was arrested on a charge of Public Intoxication. Mullen and Register were brought to the Cass County Jail and held pending an appearance in front of the magistrate.