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Glenwood man injured in cycle accident

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July 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol reports a Glenwood man was seriously injured during a motorcycle crash Tuesday evening in Mills County. 51-year old Eric Harris, of Glenwood, was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, following the crash which occurred on the on-ramp to Interstate 29 northbound, off of Highway 34.

The Patrol says Harris was traveling to fast too make the curve. The 2007 Harley Davidson he was riding went out of control and entered the west ditch, where it fell onto its right side and slid into some fence posts before entering standing water in the ditch.

The accident happened at around 6:30-p.m., Tuesday.

Chrysler recalls 242,000 Ram pickup trucks

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July 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DETROIT (AP) – Chrysler is recalling more than 242,000 Ram pickup trucks because of a problem in the steering system. The recall affects certain Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2008 to 2011 model years. The Ram is Chrysler’s best-selling vehicle.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that a part near the left wheel can fracture and cause loss of steering control, leading to crashes. The problem happens mainly at low speeds when drivers are making tight turns. Chrysler says only a few minor crashes and one minor injury have been reported.

The problem also can affect 2003 to 2008 Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty models in which the same part was replaced by mechanics. Chrysler dealers will inspect the trucks and fix the defect for free if necessary.

Farmland Leasing Meeting Set For Guthrie County

Ag/Outdoor

July 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Landowners, tenants, and Ag professionals are encouraged to attend a farmland leasing meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 3rd. 

The meeting will be held at the Guthrie County Extension Office from 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. according to Tom Olsen, Iowa State University Farm Management Specialist. Olsen will present current leasing information including the latest land value survey and cash rent survey. There will be time for questions so sign up today and get the information you need!

Registration for the workshop is $25 per person or $35 per couple is charged and includes a copy of the 100-page workbook “Farmland Leasing – 2011”. The workbook is packed with information about land values, leasing and different types of farm lease arrangements. Please pre-register with the Guthrie County Extension Office by phone 641-747-2276 or email Erica Tunink emtunink@iastate.edu.

Pre-registration is requested by July 29th, late registrations will be charged a $5 late fee.

(Guthrie County Extension news release)

Blood donors desperately needed in western Iowa

News

July 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The American Red Cross is asking you to roll-up your sleeve and give blood…the gift of life. Midwest Region Red Cross spokesperson April Oppliger, says blood donations were way down in May and June not only locally, but across the country. She says during those months, the American Red Cross saw 6 percent fewer donors than during the same period in past years.

April donations in the Midwest Region of the American Red Cross weren’t down as far as in other parts of the country, and the area is a little better off, because there is a dedicated corps of donors. She says the thing to remember is that the blood inventory is a national issue. The Midwest Region serves more than 80 hospitals in Nebraska, southwest Iowa and parts of Kansas and Colorado.

Oppliger says blood-donation numbers typically dip everywhere in the summer, because schools are out, and people are on vacation or enjoying other activities. This summer’s Missouri River flooding also has caused some complications for the Red Cross, because their blood mobiles couldn’t get to some of the places where they would normally would hold blood drives.

She says the need for blood knows no end. Every two seconds, someone in America needs a blood transfusion. That adds up to 5 million patients every year. The Red Cross must recruit enough donors each day to meet the needs of accident victims, cancer patients, people undergoing surgery, children with blood disorders and others. That amounts to more than 22,000 blood donations each weekday and about 15,000 each weekend. Yet less than 38 percent of Americans are eligible to donate blood.

Oppliger said that if the downward trend in donor numbers continues, they‘re going to be in a bad situation.” Eligible blood donors are asked to call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive and make an appointment.

The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be: in Atlantic Thursday, July 21st, from Noon until 6-p.m., at the Catholic Parish Center; in Avoca on July 30th, from 8:30-a.m. to 1:30-p.m. at the American Legion Building; On August 10th, at Mahle components in Atlantic, from Noon to 4-p.m.; and in Harlan on August 11th, from 8am-2pm, at Myrtue Medical Center.

ROBERT “BOB” HARRY STRINGER JR., 59, of Menlo (svcs 7-15-11)

Obituaries

July 13th, 2011 by admin

ROBERT “BOB” HARRY STRINGER JR., 59, of Menlo, died on Tuesday, July 12th at his home.  Funeral services for BOB HARRY STRINGER JR. will be held 10:00am  Friday, July 15th at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, July 14th at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Menlo.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Stringer Memorial Fund in care of Johnson Family Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com

GLEN E. DEARDORFF, 86, of YALE (svcs 7-14-11)

Obituaries

July 13th, 2011 by admin

GLEN E. DEARDORFF, 86, of Yale, died Mon., July 11th, at Panora Nursing and Rehab in Panora.  Funeral services for GLEN DEARDORFF will be held 11:00am Thursday, July 14th at the Twigg Funeral Home in Panora. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13th from 4 to 8pm at the funeral home with family present from 6-8pm.

Burial will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery on Friday (7/15) at 2pm.

Sentencing expected later this month in Caceres death

News

July 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A Council Bluffs man is expected to appear in court later this month for sentencing, in connection with the alcohol-related death of a Harlan teen. 27-year old Dustin Thomas pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of supplying alcohol to an underage person.

Thomas had been accused of supplying booze to minors at a party in Harlan last October, that lead to the death of 17-year old Julio Caceres. Caceres died at an Omaha hospital on October 11th, after he was found unconscious at a home in Harlan. Thomas admitted to investigators he brought a bottle of whiskey Caceres consumed, to the party.

He was arrested in February, following an investigation conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and faces up to 5 years in prison. He remains free on $5000 bond until he‘s sentenced in Shelby County District Court, on July 29th.

Backyard and Beyond 07-13-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

July 13th, 2011 by admin

Speaking about County Fairs!

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9AM Newscast 07-13-2011

News, Podcasts

July 13th, 2011 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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8AM Sportscast 07-13-2011

Podcasts, Sports

July 13th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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