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Waterloo destroyed video of officer using force on juvenile

News

May 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — The Waterloo Police Department has destroyed surveillance video of a 2010 incident in which an officer used “unnecessary force” against a juvenile in a department holding cell. Police Chief Daniel Trelka said Thursday that the video involving officer Corbin Payne was likely destroyed in April 2016, six years after Payne was suspended without pay over the incident. He says department policy requires such records be kept for six years.

Trelka recently demoted Payne from lieutenant to officer after an off-duty road rage incident in which Payne confronted and used force against a motorist. Trelka says that force was “very similar in nature to” the force he used against the juvenile in April 2010. Trelka says a television station anchor inquired about the video after the road rage incident, but that it was gone by then.

East Mills runner claims second straight title

Sports

May 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

East Mills sophomore Jannette Schraft passed Clarksville freshman Kori Wedeking at the start of the bell lap to win the class 1A 3000 meter run. It was her second straight title and Schraft admits that added some pressure.

Schraft on why she made her move with a lap remaining….

(Radio Iowa)

GEORGE KUESEL, 81, of Massena (Svcs. 5/23/17)

Obituaries

May 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

GEORGE KUESEL, 81, of Massena, died Thursday, May 18th, at his home. Funeral services for GEORGE KUESEL will be held 11-a.m. Tuesday, May 23rd, at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena.

Friends may call at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena on Monday, May 22nd, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., where the family will greet friends on Tuesday one hour prior to services.; Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Victoria Township Cemetery, in Massena.

Memorials may be directed to the George Kuesel memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

GEORGE KUESEL is survived by:

His daughters – Shirley Brown (Jerry Edwards), of Cumberland; Debra (Doug) Bowman, of Corning and Carol (Richard) VanBemmel, of Massena.

5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Iowa early News Headlines: Friday, 5/19/17

News

May 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:45 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Planned Parenthood says it’s closing four of its 12 clinics in Iowa after the Republican-led Legislature cut its state funding. Local affiliate Planned Parenthood of the Heartland said Thursday the closings will reduce its facilities in the state that provide abortions from eight to five. Republican lawmakers agreed last session to give up millions in federal Medicaid money to create a state-run family planning program that excludes organizations that provide abortions.

PERRY, Iowa (AP) — Investigators say a 16-year-old girl found dead last week in the central Iowa home where she lived weighed just 56 pounds and was severely malnourished. Perry Police Chief Eric Vaughn said Thursday at a news conference that Sabrina Ray was found dead inside the Perry home Friday evening after a 911 call was placed from the home. Vaughn says the girl’s adoptive parents have been arrested and each charged with child endangerment resulting in death and other counts.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Norwalk man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the heroin overdose death of a West Des Moines woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The Des Moines Register reports that 30-year-old Travis West was sentenced Wednesday in Polk County District Court. A jury found West guilty in March of involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa police supervisor with a history of misconduct has been demoted after an off-duty road rage incident in which he was drinking and grabbed a driver by the neck. A disciplinary decision shows that Waterloo Police Chief Daniel Trelka believed he could have fired Lt. Corbin Payne for failures in “judgment, discipline, professionalism, and integrity.” But Trelka instead demoted Payne, while acknowledging his service exposes the city to liability for “negligent retention.”

Bankers: rural economy improving but little growth expected

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 18th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — More stable crop prices have improved the economic outlook for rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states, but bankers expect little growth in the next few months. The overall economic index for the region crept into positive territory above 50 at 50.1 in May from April’s 44.6. This is the first time the overall index was above neutral since August 2015.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the slightly better commodity prices helped improve the outlook, but the bankers surveyed remain concerned about farmers. Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.

City of Atlantic set to shut down portion of 3rd Street for Whitney Inn construction

News

May 18th, 2017 by admin

The City of Atlantic announced on Thursday that they will be shutting down a portion of 3rd Street due to construction work on the Whitney Inn. The closure will impact 3rd street between Chestnut Street and the alley on the east side of the Whitney Inn. The roadway will be closed starting Monday, May 22nd and is expected to be closed for a little over a month.

Stanton man arrested for driving through a yard

News

May 18th, 2017 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Stanton man on Thursday after he drove a pickup through a yard with the intent to cause damage.  At 4:30pm deputies arrested 58-year-old Darwin Eugene Schurr of Stanton and charged him with Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree. He is being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 bond.

Atlantic falls short at Girls Regional Tennis

Sports

May 18th, 2017 by admin

Atlantic couldn’t pick up any wins at the Girls Region 2 Tennis tournament at Red Oak on Thursday. The Trojans match results are listed below.

Singles

Caroline Faust 11 (SA) def Jen Brosam 12 (A)  6-1, 6-0

Hannah Sunderman 12 (Cl) def Heather Freund 11 (A)  6-2, 4-6, 7-5

Doubles

Brooklyn Taylor 10/Erin Stanley 10 (G) def Carly Westphalen 12/Emma Templeton (A) 6-3, 6-0

Alisha Johnson 10/Ellie Barnes 11 (SA) def Ashley Freund 12/Hana Holtz 9 (A) 6-0, 6-0

Creston’s Downing commits to Iowa State Football

Sports

May 18th, 2017 by admin

Creston Junior Trevor Downing committed to continue his football career at Iowa State on Thursday afternoon. The Offensive Lineman met with Iowa State coaches to inform them of his decision.

The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Downing committed to the Cyclones over Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Kansas State, keeping one of the state’s top offensive linemen close to home. Downing received an offer from the Cyclones shortly after Head Coach Matt Campbell’s arrival in 2015.

Rivals rates Downing as the state’s No. 2 prospect in the 2018 class, and he is a consensus three-star lineman.

Downing has played Tackle for the Panthers but many believe he will play Guard in college.

State Track Girls 3A Day 1 results 5/18/2017

Sports

May 18th, 2017 by admin

3000M Final

20th Greichaly Kaster 10 Harlan 11:16.57

Discus

  • 1st Gillian Streit 12 Harlan 137-03* 41.83m 10  (New Class 3A State Record, Previous was 134-04 in 2005 by Katie Brown of Spirit Lake) 137-03 137-02 129-05 123-03 131-11 121-08
  • 12th Sarah Heilesen 10 Denison-Schlswg 113-10 34.69m
    106-00 FOUL 113-10
  • 19th Hannah Hood 12 Creston 107-03 32.68m
    FOUL 107-03 FOUL

200M Prelims

1st Keaton Kester 11 ADM, Adel 24.61q 3.0 1
20th Emma Perkins 09 Carroll 26.75 2.8 2

4x800M Relay Finals

  • 15th Glenwood 10:06.37 1
    1) Danielle Hardcastle 10 2) Kate Kaufman 11
    3) Arianna Springer 11 4) Jillian Finnegan 12
  • 17th Creston 10:10.70 1
    1) Makenna Hudson 09 2) Jesse Vicker 10
    3) Rachel Shepherd 12 4) Brielle Baker 10
  • 22nd Denison-Schlswg 10:17.09 1
    1) Raegan Andersen 10 2) Morgan Goslar 10
    3) Adriana Marquez 10 4) Dayana Lora 10

100M Prelims

1st Keaton Kester 11 ADM, Adel * 12.08q 1.7 1
22nd Whitney Weiss 11 Denison-Schlswg 13.11 1.6 2
24th Abby Olberding 12 Carroll 13.38 1.7 1

400M Finals

5 Ellie Mendlik 11 Denison-Schleswig 58.18 2 4
24 Morgan Goslar 10 Denison-Schleswig 1:06.99 1

Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

  • 12th Denison-Schlswg 1:08.44 5 1:08.438
    1) Sunday Faya 12 2) Lexi Oudekirk 11
    3) Vanessa Gunderson 10 4) Alex Mohr 10
  • 19th Harlan 1:11.08 3
    1) Allison Bruck 12 2) Chloe Hansen 10
    3) Elise Juhl 09 4) Alyssa Sotelo 11

High Jump

  • 7th Sunday Faya 12 Denison-Schlswg 5-00.00 1.52m 1.50
    4-10 5-00 5-02
    O         O     XXX
  • 10th Taylor Mohr 10 Carroll J5-00.00 1.52m
    4-10 5-00 5-02
    XO    XO   XXX
  • 17th Breanna Wallace 11 Creston 4-10.00 1.47m
    4-10 5-00
    O      XXX