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Boil advisory for Onawa in Monona County lifted

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June 28th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

ONAWA— Officials with the Iowa DNR, late Sunday, said the boil advisory for Onawa that was issued on June 25 has been lifted. Two consecutive sets of water samples have been completed and show no bacteria present. Residents can now use the water without boiling.

A malfunctioning sensor drained the city of Onawa’s water storage structure overnight Thursday. Water pressure was restored, but can cause bacteria to enter the water distribution system. As a precaution, the city and DNR recommended residents boil their water.

(*Updated) HAROLD VEATCH, 81, of Fontanelle (Mass of Christian Burial 6/30/21)

Obituaries

June 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

HAROLD VEATCH, 81, of Fontanelle, died June 14th, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. *A Mass of Christian Burial for HAROLD VEATCH will be held 10:30-a.m. Wednesday, June 30th, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial is in the Fontanelle Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the Fontanelle Fire Station following committal services at the cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Fontanelle Fire Station.

HAROLD VEATCH is survived by:

His wife – Penny Veatch, of Fontanelle.

His children: Angela (Dwight) Lauer, of Winterset; Jason (Jo) Veatch, of West Des Moines, and Katie (Nathanial) Branzuela, of CA.

His sister – Charlene (Gary “Coop”) Cooper.

8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Body found in the Des Moines River, Saturday

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June 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Des Moines Police are investigating the discovery of a body in the Des Moines River, Saturday. KCCI reports that at around 1:30 p.m., officers were called to the Des Moines River at the Euclid Avenue Bridge to investigate a report of a body found in the water.

According to police, arriving officers found the body of a deceased person in the water. Police said the Des Moines Fire Department Water Emergency Team was deployed to recover the body. Police detectives have initiated a death investigation. No other details were released.

Arrest follows a 12-hour standoff in Des Moines, Saturday

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June 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A 12-hour standoff in Des Moines has come to an end, after a tactical team used tear gas and pepper spray to force the barricaded shooter out of his home. KCCI reports the first shots were fired Saturday morning about 2:45 in the 2700 block of Sampson Street. The station says Des Moines Police say at least two homes on the opposite side of the street from the shooter were hit by gun shots. The suspected shooter, 37-year-old David Harbold, was taken into custody at around 2:45 p.m.”

Crisis negotiators spent more than six hours communicating with Harbold in an attempt to get him to surrender. Eventually, the tactical team gave an ultimatum. Harbold went to the door, still holding a gun, but was arrested by awaiting officers.

Harbold has been charged with two counts of intimidation with a dangerous weapon and one count of interference with official acts with a dangerous weapon. Investigators have not determined a motive for the shooting or whether the homes were specifically targeted.

JACK JENSEN, 68, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life July 24th)

Obituaries

June 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

JACK JENSEN, 68, of Atlantic, died Saturday, June 26th, at home. Per his wishes, JACK JENSEN will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held July 24th at his home (additional details will follow). Hockenberry Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

JACK JENSEN is survived by:

His wife – Lori [Harris] Jensen.

His son – Cory (Mandy) Jensen.

His sister – Julie (Dennis) Hansen, of Audubon.

2 grandchildren, his niece: Cindy Jensen, of Red Oak, other extended family members and countless loving friends.

Work release escape of Tony Rivers

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June 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Des Moines– The Iowa Department of Corrections reports 29-year-old Tony Rivers, who was convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree and other crimes in Polk County, failed to report to work from the Fort Des Moines facility as required, Friday.

Rivers is a Black male, height 5′ 9″, and weighs 173  pounds. He was admitted to the Fort Des Moines work release facility on 04/01/2021.

Tony Rivers

Persons with information on Rivers’s whereabouts should contact local police.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Sunday, June 27 2021

Weather

June 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

CAROL VON ESCHEN, 82, of Shelby (Memorial Svc. 7/1/21)

Obituaries

June 26th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

CAROL VON ESCHEN, 82, of Shelby, died Friday, June 25th, in Council Bluffs. A Memorial service for CAROL VON ESCHEN will be held 2-p.m. Thursday, July 1st, at the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby, on Thursday, July 1st, from Noon until 2-p.m.; Online condolences may be left at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Burial of ashes will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

CAROL VON ESCHEN is survived by:

Her husband – Del Von Eschen, of Shelby.

Her sons – Danny Bain, of Shelby; Gavin (Melissa) Bain, of Sioux Falls, SD; Tim (Cheryl) Bain, of Hancock, and Don (Connie) Von Eschen, of Avoca.

Her daughters – Deb (Barry) Lawson, of Olathe, KS; and Lori (Roger) Loerch, of Ruskin, FL.

13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friend.

Adair County Sheriff’s report, 6/26/21

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June 26th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, Saturday, issued a report on arrests from the past week. The Sheriff said that on Friday, June 25th, 41-year-old Elijah Daniel Davis, of Fontanelle, who was arrested June 22nd in Florida and extradited to Iowa in connection with a fatal, May 8, 2020 crash near Orient, was released on a $25,000 cash or surety bond. Davis faces felony charges that include Homicide by Vehicle/Operating Under the Influence, and Child Endangerment. He was arrested June 10th in Ft, Meyers, FL, thanks to the collaborative efforts of multiple agencies, and members of the U.S. Marshals Service Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Late Friday morning, 42-year-old Jason L. Rhea, of Grand Island, NE., was arrested by the Iowa State Patrol on I-80 in Adair County, at mile marker 94. He was pulled over after numerous reports to 911 about a vehicle unable to maintain lanes or speeds. During an investigation, authorities say Rhea admitted to having used methamphetamine earlier in the week, and that he had also used marijuana. A search of his vehicle resulted in the recovery of needles, other drug paraphernalia, a seven-gram package of THC flour, and other items. Rhea was arrested on charges that include: OWI/1st Offense; Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 2nd offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $1,000.

On June 22nd, 42-year-old Joleen Mary Most, of Carbon, was arrested at the Adams County Jail, on an Adair County warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving While Barred charge. Her cash/surety bond was set at $2,000.

On June 20th, 18-year-old Lacey Ray Breece, of Greenfield, was arrested by Greenfield Police, for Domestic Assault – a serious misdemeanor, in connection with an incident at the Greenfield Park Apartments. She was released a short time later on a recognizance bond. And, 30-year-old Marcellino Osorri Rodriguez, of Bell, CA., was arrested following a traffic stop in Stuart at around 12:30-a.m. on June 20th.

He was taken into custody for Interference with Officials Acts, after allegedly resisting officers’ attempts to take him into custody. He was also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Meth, and cited for Open Container. Rodriguez was released the following day on a $1,300 cash/surety bond.

UPDATE: Missing Crawford County girl found safe!

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June 26th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Update 4:15-p.m) The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reports a missing Denison girl has been found safe! She was located after an extensive search that began at around 10-a.m., Saturday. They added on a social media post, “Thanks to everyone involved. God bless you for your prayers and help.” A search party was quickly formed that eventually grew to nearly 700, both first responders and volunteers. Aircraft were used, along with drones employing heat-seeking gear and dozens of people on ATVs and even on horseback scoured Crawford County for the girl. She was found Saturday afternoon, some 20 hours later, hiding under a bed in her own house. It’s still unclear how long she’d been there, or if she’d been there all along.

Original post follows:

Authorities say on Friday 06-25-21 at about 8:53 pm, the Crawford County Communications Center received a call about a missing girl from 129 Oak Ridge Drive. Law Enforcement responded and were advised that Mackenzie Godden also known as “Kensie,” a white female approximately 6 years of age, last seen wearing a maroon unicorn shirt and grey pants had walked away from her residence at about 7:00 pm.

All of the Fire Departments in Crawford County responded to assist with the search as well as Crawford County EMA, Shelby County EMA, and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
Mackenzie was not located during the search late into the night.