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Clarinda woman arrested Tuesday afternoon on drug & other charges

News

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop Tuesday afternoon in Page County resulted in a woman being arrested on drug and other charges, along with the recovery of about 20 grams of Methamphetamine, numerous prescription pills, a scale and drug paraphernalia.

Kara Woodard

Sheriff Lyle Palmer says 27-year old Kara Dawn Woodard, of Clarinda, was arrested on: two charges of Unlawful possession of prescription drugs or devices (serious misdemeanors);  Conspiracy (a class D Felony); Prohibited acts, Manufacturers, possessors, counterfeit substances, simulated controlled substances –        Methamphetamine (a class B felony). She was also charged with Driving while license is suspended, disqualified, or revoked ; Possession of drug paraphernalia and a felony Drug tax stamp violation.  Woodard received traffic Citations for: Dark windows; Speeding; and Operating a vehicle without registration.

Palmer says at around 4:30-p.m., Tuesday, a Page County Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Rose Avenue north of 280th (J-52) on a white 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse for traffic infractions.  The Mitsubishi continued south on Rose Avenue (gravel) and then eastbound on 280th Street.  The Mitsubishi then pulled into a residence in the 2800 block of 280th Street. During the investigation, Page County K-9 Lucas was deployed and alerted on the presence of illegal substances.

Woodard was taken into custody and was being held without bond, pending an Initial Appearance in Page County Magistrate Court. The investigation continues and additional arrests are expected.

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College Springs man arrested Monday night

News

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A search warrant executed Monday night at a residence in College Springs resulted in the arrest of 48-year old Steven William Wells, of College Springs. Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer said Wells was arrested on a Page County Warrant for Failure to appear on an original charge of Driving while barred.  The man was unable to post the $5000 cash only bond and was held pending further court proceedings.

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Clarinda man arrested on Union County warrant

News

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Union County report a man who was transported from the Page County Jail, to the Union County Law Enforcement Center, was arrested Tuesday night. 39-year old Lonny Ray Brown, of Clarinda, was taken into custody on a Union County warrant for probation violations.  Brown remained in the Union County Jail without bond until being seen by a judge.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office said also, a rural resident in the 1,300 block of Jaguar Ave., reported damage to his mailbox, Tuesday. The damage was estimated at $100.

And, there were two, non-injury accidents in Union County. Early Sunday morning, authorities investigated a rollover accident on County Road P-33/Pole Road, where a 1987 Dodge Dakota pickup had left the road, entered a ditch and rolled over before coming to rest on its wheels. No one was around or in the vehicle. Authorities contacted Sheriff’s officials in Ringgold and Taylor Counties to try and determine who the driver and register owner was. The pickup sustained about $2,000 damage.

The other accident happened at around 7:20-a.m. today (Wednesday) in Afton, as a 2014 Chrysler driven by 49-year old Kathryn Lea Johnson, of Afton, was backing out of a driveway. A 2012 Chevy Impala driven by 33-year old Laura Ann Stearns, of Afton, was traveling west on Filmore Street. Due to sun glare, Johnson didn’t see Stearns’ approaching vehicle. The Chrysler struck the Chevy on the passenger side, causing a total of $5,500 damage. There were no citations issued.

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Iowa officials consider options once ambulance service stops

News

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Officials in northwest Iowa are scrambling to line up an emergency ambulance service after a nonprofit announced it’ll cease service at the end of the year.  The Sioux City Journal reports that Siouxland Paramedics Inc. announced last month it’ll cease 911 services in Sioux City and North Sioux City as it tries moving toward a more sustainable model.

Sioux City Fire Rescue Chief Tom Everett says officials are considering absorbing future 911 services into the department or contracting with another private company. North Sioux City Fire Chief Bill Pappas says officials hope to form a partnership with Sioux City, but are also considering how to raise money to staff the city’s own service.

Outlying cities in nearby rural areas are also waiting to see how their service will be affected.

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Woman jailed in shooting death of trucker at Iowa rest stop

News

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

(Updated) —

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A woman shot and killed a male truck driver inside his cab early Wednesday at an Interstate 80 rest stop in Iowa and was quickly arrested and charged with murder, authorities said. The shooting happened at the westbound rest stop near Victor, about 40 miles west of Iowa City.

The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting was reported shortly before 3 a.m. and that when officers arrived, they found the trucker dead from apparent gunshot wounds in the cab of his tractor-trailer.

This Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 booking photo released by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Department shows Mariana Lesnic, in Marengo, Iowa, who is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of a truck driver found dead in his cab at a rest stop early Wednesday, along Interstate 80 near Victor, Iowa. (Iowa County Sheriff’s Department via AP)

Mariana T. Lesnic, 43, was found at the scene and taken into custody. She was charged with first-degree murder and was being held at the Iowa County jail in Marengo on a $1 million cash-only bond.

In a criminal complaint, investigators allege that Lesnic killed the victim “willfully, deliberately and with premeditation by shooting him with a firearm” but provided no additional details. Authorities were withholding the victim’s name pending notification of his relatives.

The sheriff’s office said Lesnic’s address was unknown. The criminal complaint indicates that she has a Colorado driver’s license. A first-degree murder conviction in Iowa carries an automatic sentence of life in prison without parole.

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Shelby County BOS news: Beaver bounty renewed

News

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in a regular session Tuesday morning, in Harlan. According to the meeting minutes, the Board approved a motion to renew and set the beaver bounty this trapping season at $25, with a total payout limit of $5,000. Officials say the program used all budgeted funds last year, when the quota was set at 200 and met. Two-years ago, there were about 170 beavers turned in for bounty.

The Board also approved a request to resurface Shelby County Road M-47 from Highway 44 south, to the County line. The final plans and bid letting for the Hot Melt Asphalt (HMA) resurfacing project were also approved.

And, Shelby County Engineer Dan Ahart provided an update on County road projects. He noted that the Smith project in northern Shelby County was completed, and the Nielsen Bridge project is on schedule to be finished this calendar year. He said also, shoulders are being brought in on the pavements, in anticipation of the harvest season. Ahart said also, road rock sources for the County have been moved further away, as the Schildberg Rock Quarry in Atlantic has exhausted its supply of material for roads.

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Mills County Sheriff’s report (9/6/17)

News

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three recent arrests. Sunday afternoon, 50-year old Ricardo Moreno-Chavez, of Sioux City, was arrested for Driving While Barred, Operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock, and other Violations pertaining to Insurance. He was taken into custody following a traffic stop at around 1-p.m. on Interstate 29. Bond was set at $3,000.

Saturday afternoon, Mills County Deputies arrested 53-year old Andrew Klusaw, of Council Bluffs, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $300.

And, Friday afternoon, 45-year old Rafael Jean Petitphait, of Omaha, was arrested at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, for Driving Under Suspension, the bond for which was set at $300.

Authorities said also, Kiara Billings, of Bellevue, NE., was cited last Thursday for failure to have a valid driver’s license and following too close. The citation followed a rear-end collision that occurred at around 1:45-p.m. Thursday, near the intersection of Highway 34 and 221st Street. No injuries were reported.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th

Trading Post

September 6th, 2017 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Stove & Microwave set for sale: MayTag Electric Smoothtop Double Oven Range and Above Range Microwave set for Sale  $650  OBO    Color is Bisque / off white  Still in use – (decided to get new to match fridge)  712-254-2114  text or call.

FOR SALE:  Corner Entertainment Center $200 call 712-249-9207.

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Authorities release name of man who body was found in marsh

News

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SHERRILL, Iowa (AP) – Authorities have released the name of a man whose body was recovered from a marsh along the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa. The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office identified the man Wednesday as 63-year-old Gary Koch, of Dubuque. The Sheriff’s Office says his death appears to be related to a medical condition.

His body was recovered from the marsh north of Dubuque around 1 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities had been searching for Koch since his family members sought help late Monday night.

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NATHANIEL PHILEMON BOOTH, 70, of Los Angeles, CA (Svcs. 9/9/17)

Obituaries

September 6th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

NATHANIEL PHILEMON BOOTH, 70, of Los Angeles, CA., died Aug. 28th. A Memorial service for NATHANIEL BOOTH will be held 2-p.m. Sat., Sept. 9th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 12:30-until 2-p.m., Saturday.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

NATHANIEL BOOTH is survived by:

His son – Christopher (Maria) Booth, of Los Angeles.

His daughters – Emily (Al Michael) Concordia, of San Jose, CA; Belinda Barden, of Orange County, CA.

His brother – Robert “Sandy” (Connie) Booth, of Boone.

His sister – Linda (Gailyn) Larsen, of York, PA.

2 grandchildren, and his sister-in-law, Mary Booth, of Westphalia.

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