Sac County Sheriff’s Office warns of accidents at intersections on a new stretch of Hwy 20

October 8th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office is warning motorists to be cautious when approach the 4-lane Highway 20, especially on that stretch of road that just opened between Early and Holstein. Authorities say two crashes have occurred at M-43 and Highway 20 since it opened last Thursday morning. No serious injuries or fatalities have been reported. The problem, according to Sheriff’s officials, is that drivers are used to two-way traffic on the westbound lane, and crossing the eastbound lanes to get over to the other lanes.

Although the intersections are marked with rumble strips, stop ahead and stop signs, drivers using M-43 have pulled into the paths of eastbound semi-tractor trailers. Authorities have also received reports of eastbound traffic in the westbound lane between M-43 north and M-43 south, in Sac County. The Sheriff’s Office says it’s working with the Sac County Secondary Roads Department, in an effort to better warn traffic about the intersections.

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Man imprisoned for ethanol plant investment scam

October 8th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A northern Iowa businessman accused of an ethanol plant scam has been imprisoned. Court records say Darrell Smith, of Forest City, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids to 14 years and seven months in prison. He’d pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft. Smith also was ordered to pay restitution of nearly $1.06 million.

Federal officials say the charges are related to Smith’s investment of clients’ money into an ethanol plant in Hopkinton. Officials say that on several occasions, Smith transferred money from clients’ accounts — against their will and without their knowledge — into his bioenergy fund. Investigators say he used either pre-signed, blank authorization forms or forged his clients’ signatures.

He’d also been imprisoned for failing to pay employment taxes.

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Man arrested on a warrant while attempting to visit Pott. County Jail inmate

October 8th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A man who showed up at the Pottawattamie County Jail Friday morning to visit an inmate, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. 42-year old Richard Henry Rapp, of Council Bluffs was booked into the Pott. County Jail on a Page County warrant for being a Fugitive from Justice. His bond was set at $10,000. A disturbance in Underwood Friday night resulted in the arrest of a Council Bluffs man. 22-year old Nico Juan Lilly was arrested for 1st Degree Harassment by intimidation, an aggravated misdemeanor. His bond was set at $2,000.

20-year old Jake Marie Jerkovich, of Council Bluffs, an inmate at the Pott. County Jail, was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree, after she allegedly damaged a phone receiver and cord. The damage, which occurred at around 5-a.m., was estimated at $100. And, 25-year old Tanner Jeffrey Dehaai, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for allegedly taking a pumpkin valued at about $6, from a Hy-Vee store on West Broadway Street in Council Bluffs, Sunday night. After the merchandise was returned, and Dehaai was issued a citation for Theft in the 5th Degree, before being released with a court date for Oct. 23rd.

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Woman arrested on a drug charge during Red Oak traffic stop

October 8th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop at around 7:25-a.m. today (Monday), in Red Oak, resulted in a woman’s arrest on a drug charge. Red Oak Police say 24-year old Natacia Raynae Houston, of Red Oak, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana. Houston was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 cash bond.

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World War II veteran remains return to Iowa after 70 years

October 8th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

THOMPSON, Iowa (AP) — The remains of a World War II soldier killed in action have returned home to Iowa after more than 70 years buried as an unknown at an American military cemetery in France. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that Iowa Army National Guard members fired a 21-gun salute on Saturday to honor Army Pvt. Donald Brown, who was buried at a cemetery in Thompson. Brown died in 1944 when his tank was destroyed by enemy fire near Cambernon, France. But his remains were unable to be identified. His name was recorded alongside other missing veterans at an American Battle Monuments Commission site in France.

Brown’s remains were accounted for in June after family members submitted DNA for testing. His niece, Alison Conrad, says she regrets that no one from Brown’s generation could see the burial.

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Clarinda man arrested on controlled substance violation warrant

October 8th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s deputies in Page County, Sunday, arrested a Clarinda man. 19-year old Austin Ray Gardner was taken into custody on an Adams County Warrant for Controlled substance violation. He was arrested during a traffic stop on Highway 2, about seven-miles east of Shenandoah. Gardner was processed at the Page County Jail and then transported to the Adams County Jail because he was unable to post a $5,000 cash-only bond.

Austin Gardner

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 8th

October 8th, 2018 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Two 300 hundred gallon gravity flow fuel barrels including barrel, stand, hose, and filter. $25.00 each or best offer. Call 712-789-0313 or 712-778-4692. Griswold.

FOR SALE: 1930’s couch. $40. 712-250-8680.

FOR SALE: 5′ Werner metal ladder, $25. Broadcast spreader, 5′ to 8′, $10. ~~2004 Trail Boss Polaris ATV, new back tires, new battery, serviced, $750.~~SOLD Broadcast spreader pull behind ATV, $20. Utility cart 32″ x 48″ pull behind ATV, $45. ~~Rear tine tiller, works, $50.~~SOLD Cub Cadet mower, 48″ wide cut, needs work, $125. Professional grade lawn sweep, 26 cubic feet, 45″ wide, nearly new, $100. Call 712-789-0691.

FOR SALE: 8N Ford Tractor with with disc, plow and blade. $2,975. 712-249-0233.

WANTED: Firewood. 249-1662.

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AP Top 25 College Football Poll – 10/07/2018

October 8th, 2018 by admin

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 6, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

	Record	Pts	Prv
1. Alabama (59)	6-0	1522	1
2. Georgia	6-0	1426	2
3. Ohio St. (1)	6-0	1420	3
4. Clemson (1)	6-0	1331	4
5. Notre Dame	6-0	1315	6
6. West Virginia	5-0	1174	9
7. Washington	5-1	1098	10
8. Penn St.	4-1	1097	11
9. Texas	5-1	956	19
10. UCF	5-0	917	12
11. Oklahoma	5-1	879	7
12. Michigan	5-1	875	15
13. LSU	5-1	794	5
14. Florida	5-1	719	22
15. Wisconsin	4-1	710	16
16. Miami	5-1	591	17
17. Oregon	4-1	505	18
18. Kentucky	5-1	485	13
19. Colorado	5-0	419	21
20. NC State	5-0	342	23
21. Auburn	4-2	335	8
22. Texas A&M	4-2	257	–
23. South Florida	5-0	144	–
24. Mississippi St.	4-2	136	–
25. Cincinnati	6-0	114	–

Others receiving votes: Iowa 87, Stanford 59, Washington St. 46, San Diego St. 24, TCU 20, Appalachian St. 11, Utah St. 9, Utah 5, South Carolina 2, Hawaii 1.

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MARION NORTH, 91, of Harlan (Graveside Svcs. 10/11/18)

October 8th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

MARION NORTH, 91, of Harlan, died Sunday, Oct. 7th, at her home. Graveside services for MARION NORTH will be held 2-p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11th, at the Cuppy’s Grove Cemetery in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, from Noon until 2-p.m.

MARION NORTH is survived by:

Her sons – William (Linda) North, of Wheaton, IL; John (Cindy) North, Daniel North, David North, and Andrew (Sherri) North, all of Harlan.

Her daughter – Ruth (Nathan) Klindt, of Gramby, CO.

Her brother – George (Sophie) Carlton, of British Columbia.

11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

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Man dies after house fire; woman and son rescued

October 8th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

HUXLEY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a woman and her son were rescued from a house fire that killed a man in central Iowa. Station KCCI reports that the blaze erupted around 6 a.m. Sunday in Huxley. Two other people in the house had escaped unharmed by the time firefighters arrived, but rescuers had to break a bedroom window to free the 44-year-old woman and her 17-year-old son.

Fire officials say 47-year-old Brett Van Ersvelde died at a Des Moines hospital. The woman and her son were taken to hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation. It’s believed the fire started in the kitchen. The cause is being investigated.

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