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Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., Sept. 13th 2012

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September 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A veteran Cedar Rapids teacher who spent most of her career with kindergarten students is the 2013 Iowa Teacher of the Year. Governor Terry Branstad recognized Tania Johnson yesterday for the state’s top teaching honor. The Cedar Rapids educator and the other finalists will be honored on October 26th at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A new heating and cooling system at Dubuque City Hall is worth its weight in water. The city replaced the system this year after an energy audit showed City Hall was using between 8 and 12 million gallons of water a year. The new system cost $660,000. Funding came from a capital improvement budget and federal money.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A Dubuque contractor has been sentenced to five months in prison followed by five months of house arrest in a case involving illegal immigrants. The U.S. attorney’s office says Thomas Kehoe was sentenced yesterday in Cedar Rapids federal court on one count of conspiracy to transport, harbor and encourage illegal immigrants to live in the country. Kehoe pleaded guilty in April.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The emerald ash borer, which kills ash trees, appears to be staying put in Allamakee (AL’-uh-muh-KEE’) County. The northeast Iowa county has been under quarantine since 2010 when the insect was discovered along the Mississippi River. The quarantine covers firewood and ash products, including lumber and bark chips.

1 injured during I-80 rollover accident in Cass County, Wed. Night

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September 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

One person suffered minor injuries during a pickup/camper rollover accident on Interstate 80, in Cass County. According to dispatch reports from the Cass County Communications Center, the accident happened at around 7:30-p.m., just before the 54-mile marker westbound. The driver of the vehicle was up and walking around prior to the arrival of rescue crews. He was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, for treatment of his injuries. A dog traveling with the man was not injured. No other details were available late Wednesday evening. The accident was under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.

Scavenger hunt prize: year-supply of Coca-Cola

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September 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A scavenger hunt that begins Monday may result in you winning a year’s supply of Coca-Cola. Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce announced today (Wednesday), that in honor of Atlantic’s 20th Coca-Cola Days,  the Chamber is giving away a year-supply of Coca-Cola to one lucky and observant household. The scavenger hunt is set to run September 17th through the 21st. Thirty 12-packs will come in one or a variety of flavors for the winning household.

To be entered to win, players must correctly identify at least eight special Coca-Cola items located in 11 participating businesses. Each business features only one scavenger hunt item. “You Found It” signs flag the item as the right object.

Scavenger hunt lists with rules can be found on AtlanticIowa.com, in the Atlantic News Telegraph, or at the Rock Island Depot. Completed lists must be returned to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce by Friday, September 21st, at 5:30 p.m.

A winner will be drawn at the Tailgate Party at the Rock Island Depot on Friday evening. Winners will be featured in the Coca-Cola Days parade Saturday at 4 p.m. The Iowa Chapter of Coca-Cola Collectors co-sponsors the parade.

The scavenger hunt is a product of the chamber’s Special Promotions and Events Committee. More information can be found through (712) 243-3017 or chamber@atlanticiowa.com.

Atlantic man arrested Tuesday on Audubon Co. warrant

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September 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

An Atlantic man was arrested Tuesday afternoon, on a warrant out of Audubon County charging him with Violation of his Probation. 23-year old Shea Michael Young was taken into custody at around 1:30-p.m.. Young was wanted for failing to appear for a Compliance Hearing. He was placed on probation in July 2011, after pleading guilty to a Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 2nd offense, charge. Young was being held in the Audubon County Jail on $700 bond. He’s scheduled to appear in District Court on Monday, Sept. 17th.

Adair teen injured during rollover accident Tuesday evening

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September 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Audubon County report an accident Tuesday evening resulted in minor injuries to an Adair teen. 19-year old Cody Alan Roberts was traveling east on 340th Street, just east of Thrush Avenue, or about 3-miles west of Adair, when the pickup he was driving went out of control and into the south ditch before rolling over, and coming to rest on its top. The accident happened at around 7:30-p.m. Officials say Roberts refused treatment for his injuries. He was subsequently charged with Failure to Maintain Control. Damage to the 2002 GMC pickup was estimated at $12,000.

Atlantic woman arrested on a drug charge

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September 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

An Atlantic woman has turned herself-in to authorities, on a drug charge. The Atlantic Police Department reports 24-year old Tara Woodard was wanted on a Cass County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The woman was booked into the Cass County Jail, on Tuesday.

The A-PD reports also, 28-year old Andrew Sudmann, of Atlantic, was arrested Tuesday for Driving While Barred. He was booked into the Cass County Jail and held, pending an appearance before a magistrate.

Ericksen sex abuse case to be heard again, in less than 3 months

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September 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A new trial in the case of a Lewis man charged with the sexual abuse of a minor will be held in less than three months. A jury trial for 52-year old Roger Ericksen will take place in Cass County District Court, at 9:30-a.m., December 11th.

Ericksen stands accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year old female who lived in his home as a foster child. The assaults allegedly occurred over a period of two-months during the Summer of 2011. He was formally charged on December 13th, 2011.

Fourth District Court Judge Kathleen Kilnoski declared a mistrial August 30th, after a jury deadlocked in their decision on whether or not to convict Ericksen on 46-counts of 3rd degree sexual abuse, two-counts of lascivious conduct with a minor, and two- counts of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. The trial last month lasted just two-days. Ericksen remains in the Cass County Jail on $250,000 bond.

Shelby County Speedway break-in reported

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September 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Police Department is requesting the public’s help in finding the person or persons responsible for a break-in at the Shelby County Speedway, in Harlan. The incident happened sometime between Saturday night, September 8th and the morning of Sunday, September 9th. Officials say approximately $15,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from the Speedway. The incident  remains under investigation. If you have any information, contact the Harlan Police Department at 712-755-5151.

Cass Co. Supervisors approve bridge replacement project plans

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September 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors have approved the plans for a bridge replacement project on Lansing Road. Auditor Dale Sunderman said the bridge, on a Farm-to-Market Road, is over the East Nishnabotna River. The bridge is located about 2 ½ miles southwest of Atlantic, near the old Walnut Grove Research Farm. Engineer Charles Marker had signed-off on the project, but the forms needed to be approved by the Board, before being submitted to the Iowa Dept. of Transportation.

Once the plans are submitted to the DOT, the bids will go out for the project, and work will begin, but that isn’t likely to happen until later this year or sometime next year. In other business, Sunderman said he will publish in the various County newspapers, information about the voting precincts for the November 6th General Election, which are essentially the same as they were during the Primary, except there will be numerous versions of the ballots. He says the number of precincts…13…will stay the same, but there will be 16 ballots styles because Townships are combined with cities in some cases.

Edna and Victoria Townships on the east side of the County, for instance, will combined, thereby eliminating the need for voters in Edna Township to travel to the west side of the County. They will instead, be voting in Massena. Some of the changes are due to State and Senatorial district changes, along with Supervisor district changes.

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