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FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) — A group that studies paranormal activity wants to examine the former Winnebago County jail, but officials worry that allowing the visit could create liability problems.
The Mason City Globe Gazette reports two men from a group based in Forest City asked the Winnebago County Board if they could spend the night in the former jail.
Dustin Harms with the Ministers of the Haunted group says there’s great potential for paranormal energy in the building because it was a jail and before that a hospital.
Winnebago County supervisors said they were concerned about liability issues, so they’re reluctant to allow the group to explore the building. The paranormal group plans to look into getting its own insurance coverage before renewing their request for access.
CARTER LAKE – A Carter Lake steel fabrication company “could not be more excited” about the success of its apprenticeship program through Iowa Western Community College. Owen Industries graduated its first two journeyman welders at a ceremony Wednesday. Thomas Stalbosky and Brad Dittman will now help mentor future apprentices. The company has three active apprentices and plans to hire several additional people for its third class. Dittman says the program will “make sure you’re prepared.” Stalbosky says the program allows you to learn on the job while earning a paycheck. Owen Industries offers the first competency-based welding apprenticeship program in the state. Dan Kinney, president of Iowa Western Community College, says the college is excited for the future of the program.
Brad Dittman, left, and Thomas Stalbosky show off certificates of completion from the U.S. Department of Labor after becoming journeyman welders through an apprenticeship program at Owen Industries in Carter Lake, Iowa, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
From left, Owen Industries Plant Manager Nick Bristol, journeyman welders Brad Dittman and Thomas Stalbosky, and Owen Industries President Tyler Owen stand for a photo at a luncheon at Owen Industries in Carter Lake, Iowa, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
There’s a growing need for welders and other skilled laborers in Iowa and across the country. Ron DeBord, vice president of human resources at Owen Industries, says there will be a shortage of 400,000 welders nationally by 2024. He said Owen Industries partnered with Iowa Western to recruit passionate individuals who desire to become welders.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports 52-year old Chet Tracy Hiatt, of Lorimor, was charged with theft 5th degree on Sept. 28th. Hiatt was issued a citation to appear in court.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell will meet in the Des Moines area for their first debate. The candidates for governor will debate at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ankeny campus of Des Moines Area Community College. The debate is being organized by KCCI-TV and The Des Moines Register. It will be aired live on KCCI.
The campaigns also have agreed to debates Oct. 17 in Sioux City and Oct. 21 in Davenport.
The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman wanted on a warrant out of Council Bluffs, turned herself-in to the Sheriff’s Office, Wednesday morning. After the warrant for 42-year old Lindsay Michelle Willie, of Council Bluffs, was confirmed, the woman was turned over to Corrections Staff. And, Tuesday night, a traffic stop on a van resulted in the arrest of 23-year old Julia Jacquelyn Churchill, of Council Bluffs. Churchill was taken into custody for Driving While Revoked.
A public hearing featuring a large crowd, was held Wednesday morning in Greenfield, as part of the Adair County Board of Supervisors’ meeting. The hearing was with regard to an amended Ordinance “Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property,” and was followed by passage of the third and final reading of the Ordinance, which affects persons who are both in favor of, and opposed to, the construction of numerous Mid-American Energy wind turbines throughout the county.
The amended ordinance sets a 2,000-foot setback for turbines from non-participating residences, and an 800-foot setback for property owners who wish to be associated with Mid-American Energy wind farm turbines.
The Arbor Hill and Orient wind energy projects tentatively calls for the construction 275 turbines, and the option to build 100 more. In all nearly 500 turbines are expected to be built, and will be spread throughout the County. Currently, more than 400 landowners have signed-up to have the turbines built on their land.
And, while the Adair County Supervisors passed the amended Ordinance, they tabled a more comprehensive plan addressing the health concerns, noise and other issues dealing with the turbines.
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Police are investigating and there have been no arrests. It’s the city’s 10th homicide this year.
The Creston Police Department reports two separate arrests took place Wednesday night. At around 10:20-p.m., 33-year old Jasmine Earth, of Winnebago, NE., was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. She was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $300 bond. And at around 7:50-p.m., 53-year old Craig Hauser, of Creston, was arrested for 2nd offense Public Intoxication. Hauser was being held in the Union County Jail on a $1,000 bond.
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