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Massena resident among 8 arrested near Percival, for underage drinking

News

March 21st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Tabor, Iowa) – The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says Deputies responded at around 7:27-p.m., Saturday, to a residence on Elm Street in Tabor for a report of a disturbance. They arrested 39-year-old Jeffrey Dale Hankins, of Tabor, for Simple Assault. Hankins bonded out of jail on $300 bond.

Jeffrey Dale Hankins

Later that same evening, Fremont County Deputies were called to a report of suspicious activity near the intersection of 185th Ave and 250th Street, near Percival, where they found a large underage drinking party at that location. Nine people were arrested.

Among those taken into custody, was:

  • 18-year-old Taylor Bower, of Massena.
  • 18-yearold Mark Wurtlele, and 19-year-old Samuel Draus, both of Nebraska City, Nebraska
  • 19-year-old Braedan Chipman, of Union, Nebraska
  • 19-year-old Wyatt Taylor, of Auburn, Nebraska
  • 18-year-old Kyleigh Rossmanith, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska
  • and two, unnamed juveniles.

All were arrested for possession of Alcohol by underaged persons, all were issued court dates and released from the scene.

Hastings woman arrested for Theft of a dog, and drug charges

News

March 21st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman from Hastings was arrested Sunday night, following a stolen dog report in Mills County. Deputies were called to Dollar General in Sidney, where the dog had been tracked to by the owner. Deputies made contact with 26-year-old Jaymie Ilene Rowe, who was allegedly in possession of the stolen dog.

Rowe was placed under arrest for Theft 2nd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The dog was returned to the owner, unharmed.

Jaymie Rowe

Rowe is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $6,300 bond. The Mills County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the case. More charges are pending.

Hamburg woman arrested following reckless driving incident

News

March 21st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:

At around 7:30-p.m. Sunday, Fremont County Deputies were called to the 1900 Block of Park Street in Hamburg, for a report of a possibly intoxicated female driving recklessly in the yard of a church.

The vehicle, a 1998 Dodge Dakota, driven by 32-year-old  Ashley Frost, of Hamburg, fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival. Witnesses advised the vehicle was traveling at an extreme high rate of speed southbound on Washington Street at E Street, where it collided with a southbound 2021 Dodge Ram, operated by Charles Mincer of Lake Toxaway, NC. Frost’s vehicle then left the roadway, entering a culvert at Washington and D Street.

Mincer and his passenger were treated and released at the scene. Frost was transported to Grape Community Hospital with serious injuries. Alcohol and speed were factors in the accident. Multiple charges are pending.  Deputies were assisted by, Hamburg Fire and Rescue, Riverton Fire and Rescue, and Lifenet.

Iowa State women beat Georgia in the NCAA Tournament

Sports

March 21st, 2022 by admin

The Iowa State women raced out to a 23-7 lead at the end of one and clobbered Georgia 67-44 to earn a spot in the Sweet 16.

That’s ISU coach Bill Fennelly. It is ISU’s first appearance in the Sweet 16 since 2010. The Cyclones held the Bulldogs to 31 percent shooting and won the battle on the glass 49-38.

Fennelly says the Cyclones were locked in from the beginning.

Lexi Donarski led the Cyclones with 20 points and during a timeout early in the game the end of the men’s game in Milwaukee was shown on the video board.

Iowa State to the Sweet 16 with win over Wisconsin

Sports

March 20th, 2022 by admin

An ugly game but a sweet finish for Iowa State as the Cyclones are headed to the Sweet 16. ISU’s defense smothered Wisconsin in a 54-49 win in Milwaukee.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. A year after posting a 2-22 record the Cyclones head back to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016.

The Badgers shot less than 30 percent and made only two of 22 from three point range.

Gabe Kalscheur led the Cyclones with 22 points.

Kalscheur played against the Badgers while at Minnesota.

Izaiah Brockington added 10 points as the Cyclones improve to 22-12 on the season.

Creighton stuns No. 8 Iowa women in NCAA Tournament

Sports

March 20th, 2022 by admin

The Iowa women faltered late in an NCAA upset loss at home.

Rob Brooks with the call on the Hawkeye Network. Creighton closed the game on an 8-2 run to stun the eighth ranked Hawkeyes 64-62 in Iowa City. Iowa transfer Lauren Jensen led Creighton with 19 points and her late three pointer was the game winner.

Jensen’s heroics lead Creighton to a first-ever trip to the Sweet-16.

In front of a record setting crowd the Hawkeyes came up short in a bid for a third straight trip to the Sweet-16.

That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. A season that included a Big Ten regular season and tournament title ends with a record of 24-8.

Iowa shot less than 36 percent and made only five of 22 from three point range.

That’s Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark who was limited to 15 points on four of 19 shooting.

Creston man arrested for OWI following Sunday morning accident

News

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The driver of a 2011 Chevy Impala was arrested following an investigation Sunday, into a property damage accident, in Creston. According to Creston Police, the car left its lane as it was on Cherry Street, just south of Howard, and struck a legally parked 2018 Chevy Silverado pickup that was by the side of the road. The accident happened at around 2-a.m.

Police determined the driver of the Impala, 46-year-old Kevin Joel Cavin, of Creston, was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested for OWI/3rd offense, and cited for Failure to stay in the proper lane.

Damage to the vehicles amounted to $1,700 altogether. There were no injuries.

JOAN THOMPSON, 91, of Greenfield (Celebration of Life 4/2/22)

Obituaries

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

JOAN THOMPSON, 91, of Greenfield, died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. Celebration of Life services for JOAN THOMPSON will be held at the Greenfield United Methodist Church, on April 2nd at 10:30-a.m.   Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on April 1st, from Noon until 7-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m. on April 1st.

Burial is in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Joan Thompson Memorial Fund to the established at a later date, by her family.

JOAN THOMPSON is survived by:

Her sons – Bob (Janelle) Shatava, of Marshalltown; Tom (Lorraine) Shatava, of Grimes, & Steve (Pam) Thompson, of Greenfield.

Her daughter – Becky (Ted) Wallace, of Greenfield.

14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, her daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, other relatives, and friends.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in a Central Iowa Non-Commercial Backyard Flock

Ag/Outdoor

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 20, 2022) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Warren County, Iowa. The virus was found in a non-commercial backyard flock.

Flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual deaths to state/federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases should also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F kills bacteria and viruses.

About HPAI
HPAI is highly contagious, viral disease affecting bird populations. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys. The virus can spread through droppings or nasal discharge of an infected bird, which can contaminate dust and soil.

Signs of HPAI include:

  • Sudden increase in bird deaths without any clinical signs
  • Lack of energy and appetite
  • Decrease in egg production
  • Soft- or thin-shelled or misshapen eggs
  • Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and hocks
  • Purple/blue discoloration of the wattles, comb, and legs
  • Gasping for air (difficulty breathing)
  • Coughing, sneezing, and/or nasal discharge (runny nose)
  • Stumbling or falling down
  • Diarrhea

For updates on this developing situation, please visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-bureau/avian-influenza

Cedar Rapids man dies in NE Iowa crash

News

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Waverly, Iowa) – A crash between a pickup and a semi tractor-trailer, Saturday night, resulted in the death of a man from Cedar Rapids. The Iowa State Patrol, Sunday, said 52-year-old Eric Stenseth died in the Bremer County crash on Highway 218, at around 8:15-p.m.  Stenseth was driving a 1999 GMC pickup northbound on Highway 218 and exiting at mile marker 195 to Janesville, when his vehicle left the road and struck a parked and unoccupied 2005 International semi-trailer on the shoulder of the off-ramp.

Stenseth – who was wearing a seat belth – was transported by Waverly Ambulance to the U of I Hospital in Iowa City, where he died from his injuries.