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Colorado man admits throwing water on Iowa Rep. Steve King

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September 24th, 2019 by admin

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Colorado man has admitted to throwing a cup of water on Iowa Congressman Steve King.

Court records show 27-year-old Blake Gibbins, of Lafayette, Colorado, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City, Iowa, to one misdemeanor count of assaulting a member of Congress.

As part of a plea agreement, Gibbins admitted that on March 22, he approached a table at a Fort Dodge restaurant and threw a cup of water at King. The Republican congressman was seated with others.

Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Kelly Mahoney will sentence Gibbins at a later date. He faces a possible maximum sentence of a year in prison, a $100,000 fine and five years of probation.

King has gained national attention for his comments on many topics, especially those related to race and immigration.

Jurors convict Iowa farmer in corn rake killing of wife

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September 24th, 2019 by admin

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A jury Monday convicted an eastern Iowa hog farmer of using a corn rake to kill his wife, agreeing with prosecutors who argued he was enraged that she was having an affair.

Jurors found Todd M. Mullis, 43, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Amy Mullis, according to the Telegraph Herald . She was killed Nov. 10 on the couple’s farm about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Dubuque.

Jurors reached their verdict after deliberating about 7½ hours over two days.

Prosecutors said Mullis had wanted to kill his wife for years and was irate that she was having an affair and fearful that he’d lose their farm if she divorced him.

During the trial, Jerry Frasher testified he was having an affair with Amy Mullis, 39, and that she feared her husband.

“I know she wasn’t happy,” said Frasher, a hog farm field manager. “She said she felt like a slave or a hostage around there. She said she was wanting (to leave Todd). One time, she said if he ever found out (about the affair) she would disappear.”

Mullis’ attorney suggested that Amy Mullis startled someone in the farm’s shed where she was found, prompting that person to impale her in the back with a corn rake while Todd Mullis was working in a nearby barn.

A forensic pathologist who performed an autopsy on Amy Mullis’ body testified she was impaled by a corn rake at least twice and possibly three times.

The first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole.

Skyscan Forecast Tuesday 09/24/2019

Podcasts, Weather

September 24th, 2019 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Tuesday, September 24, 2019  Dan Hicks

Today: Partly cloudy. Warmer. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing later in the day. SW @ 15-25. High 83.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. NW @ 10-15. Low 59.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Cooler. NW @ 10-15. High 72.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 78.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms early. Partly cloudy. High 73.

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Kickoff time set for ISU-TCU game on October 5th

Sports

September 23rd, 2019 by admin

Kickoff for Iowa State’s home football contest against TCU has been set for 11:00am on October 5th at Jack Trice Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN2 or ESPNU.

ISU’s Purdy named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

Sports

September 23rd, 2019 by admin

Brock Purdy

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State sophomore QB Brock Purdy was named the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Week, announced today by the Big 12 Conference and selected by media who regularly cover the league.

A native of Gilbert, Ariz., Purdy had a record-setting day in Iowa State’s 72-20 victory over ULM on Saturday. Purdy broke the school record for total offense in a game (510), throwing for 435 yards and rushing for 75.

Purdy’s 510 yards of total offense is the fourth-best effort in FBS this season and his career-high 435 passing yards fell just five yards shy of the ISU school mark.

Purdy accounted for six touchdowns in the game (three rushing, three passing), tying the school record for touchdowns responsible in a game. He is the first player in Big 12 history to have over 400 yards passing with three rushing TDs and three passing TDs.

Purdy had touchdown strikes of 73 and 84 yards and did all of his damage in just three quarters.

Purdy currently ranks in the top-11 nationally in the following categories: total offense (4th, 362.3), passing yardage (7th, 329.7) and completions per game (11th, 25.0).

UNIS FAE SCHUMACHER, 94, of Harlan (Mass of Christian Burial 09/28/2019)

Obituaries

September 23rd, 2019 by admin

UNIS FAE SCHUMACHER, 94, of Harlan died Saturday, September 21st at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Mass of Christian Burial for UNIS FAE SCHUMACHER will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 10:00am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27th from 2:00pm-8:00pm at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, with family greeting friends from 5:00pm-8:00pm. A Wake Service will be held at 7:00pm that evening.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

UNIS FAE SCHUMACHER is survived by:

Sons: Gaylen (Barb) Schumacher of Huntington Beach, CA. Charles (Coleen) Schumacher of Shelby. Steve (Katie) Schumacher of Blountville, TN.

Daughters: Berniece (Russell) O’Neill of Two Mountains, Quebec. Mae (Brad) Svendsen of Loveland, CO.

Daughter-in-law: Linda Schumacher of Avoca.

Brother: Verle Greer of Harlan.

19 Grandchildren

26 Great-Grandchildren

Two OWI arrests reported in Page County

News

September 23rd, 2019 by admin

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests.

On Saturday, September 21st Deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Highway 48 in Essex. 29-year-old Nicholas Ivan Maher of rural Essex was arrested for OWI 1st Offense. Maher was booked into the Page County Jail and later released on bond pending future court proceedings.

On Monday Page County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of 140th Street and Q Avenue, about 7 miles north of Clarinda. After investigation 32-year-old Katheryn Layne Woodring of Maryville, MO was arrested for OWI 1st Offense. She was taken to the Page County Jail and held on $1,000 bond pending further court proceedings.

 

Parking restrictions in place for Clarinda Band Jamboree October 5th

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September 23rd, 2019 by admin

The Clarinda Police Department would like to remind the citizens of Clarinda that no parking is allowed on the following streets from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 for the annual Band Day Jamboree Parade.

The 100 through 800 block of W. Main Street

The 100 block of E. Main Street

The100 block of N. 15th St.

The 100 block of E. Washington Street

The 100 block through 300 block of W. Washington Street

24th Street (Cardinal Drive) from Garfield Street to State Street (*SCHOOL BUS PARKING*)

The police department appreciates the cooperation of all citizens in removing their vehicles from the parade route. Vehicles that are not removed from the parade route by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 5th will be towed at the expense of the vehicle’s registered owner(s).

If a citizen has any questions concerning this, please contact the Clarinda Police Department Office of the Chief of Police at 712-542-2194 extension 201.

BECKY RAASCH, 58, of Bridgewater (Svcs. 09/29/2019)

Obituaries

September 23rd, 2019 by admin

BECKY RAASCH, 58, of Bridgewater died Monday, September 23rd at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Funeral services for BECKY RAASCH will be held on Sunday, September 29th at 2:00pm at the Nodaway Valley Middle School in Fontanelle, with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery. The Funeral service will be live streamed on Nodaway Valley’s website, also. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

A luncheon will be held at the Greenfield United Methodist Church following the committal service at the cemetery.

Open visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 1:00pm-6:00pm at the Nodaway Valley Middle School in Fontanelle, with family greeting friends from 3:00pm-6:00pm.

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

Memorials may be directed to the Becky Raasch Memorial Fund to be established by the family.

Becky Raasch is survived by:

Husband: Don Raasch of Bridgewater.

Sons: Marshall Cael and Miles James.

Parents: Mike and Pat McDermott of Greenfield.

Brother: Marty (Deb) McDermott of Adel.

Other relatives and many friends.

Police seeking man who attacked woman out for run in Ames

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September 23rd, 2019 by admin

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Police say a man stabbed a woman during her evening run in Ames.

The Des Moines Register reports police issued an alert after the attack about 7:40 p.m. Sunday in a residential area near the city’s downtown.

Police say the man hit the woman in the head from behind and then stabbed her at least three times on her side.

The woman was able to escape and was later treated at a hospital before being released.

Police don’t know what kind of weapon was used.