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Iowa/Regional News Headlines: Monday, March 20th 2017

News

March 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A hospital association estimates a Republican-backed plan to replace the Affordable Care Act could leave up to 250,000 Iowans without health insurance. Others speculate the change could destabilize the entire Medicaid system that serves poor and disabled people. Gov. Terry Branstad supports repealing the ACA, but his office and the state agency that oversees health care in Iowa says an analysis of what the overhaul would mean to the state would need to wait until Congress approves a bill.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — An upcoming exhibit about the Korean War at a Waterloo museum will focus on the experiences of servicemen, especially those from Iowa, as well as the weaponry they used. The Courier reports that major elements of the exhibit at the Grout Museum are still being planned, but it will display names and photos of Iowa residents killed in the war. Veterans on the exhibit’s planning committee will help curate items for display.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The two remaining finalists for the Omaha superintendent job have withdrawn, forcing the school board to reopen the search it began last fall. The Omaha World-Herald reports the school board was expected to pick either Sioux City, Iowa, Superintendent Paul Gausman or Reading, Pennsylvania, Superintendent Khalid Mumin at its meeting Monday night. Instead the board will have to come up with a new plan to replace retiring Mark Evans at the end of the school year.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Dairy Queen is offering free ice cream cones on Monday on the first day of spring. Anyone who wants a treat can stop by participating locations outside of shopping malls Monday for a free small vanilla soft serve cone.

LLOYD PECK, 89, of Griswold (Svcs. 3/24/17)

Obituaries

March 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LLOYD PECK, 89, of Griswold, died Sunday, March 19th, at the Griswold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Funeral services for LLOYD PECK will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, March 24th, at the Elliott United Methodist Church. Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold.

Interment will be in the Lowman Cemetery east of Elliott.

Memorials may be given to the Elliot United Methodist Church.

LLOYD PECK is survived by:

His children and their spouses: Bob Peck and wife Celeste, of Griswold, Bill Peck and wife Diane, of Council Bluffs, Russell Peck and wife Marcella, of Atlantic,  and David Peck and wife Lisa, of Elliott.

13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and his special friend Juanita Young, of Carson. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

TCU advances to NIT quarters with 94-92 OT win over Iowa

Sports

March 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Alex Robinson and Vladimir Brodziansky each scored 19 points and TCU survived 94-92 in overtime against No. 1 seeded Iowa on Sunday to advance to the NIT quarterfinals. TCU was playing without starting guard Jaylen Fisher, who broke his wrist and is out for the season.

The Horned Frogs (21-15) led 84-82 in the final seconds when Iowa’s Tyler Cook finished a layup to tie it and send the game to overtime.

TCU never trailed in the extra period, and a Kenrich Williams dunk with 3:02 left gave the Horned Frogs an 88-86 lead they held the rest of the way. TCU built a six-point lead with 24 seconds left. A Jordan Bohannon 3 for Iowa trimmed the lead to two (94-92), but the Hawkeyes ran out of time.

The Horned Frogs (21-15) will host the Oakland-Richmond winner Tuesday for a spot in the NIT final four. Bohannon had a career-high 25 points for Iowa (19-15) and hit seven 3-pointers. Peter Jok added 22 in his final game as a Hawkeye. The win is TCU’s first ever against Iowa and the first meeting between the schools since 1948.

Griswold School Board to hold Budget Hearing, Monday (3/20/17)

News

March 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Public Hearings will be held Monday evening in Griswold, with regard to the Griswold Community School District ‘s 2017-18 Budget, and 2017-18 School Calendar. The hearings take place as part of the Griswold School Board’s regular meeting in the Central Office at the High School/Middle School Building, beginning at 5:30-p.m.

The regular School Board meeting follows the conclusion of both hearings, and under Old Businesses, includes and update on the District’s facilities from KPE Architects and the Facilities Committee, as well as the second reading of 500 series Board Policies.

During New Business, the Griswold School Board will act on approving: The 2017-18 Budget and School Calendar; an E-Rate application; Mowing bids; matters pertaining to the Middle School/High School Behavioral Disorder Program; Driver’s Ed fees and an Annual Review of Policy, in addition to the 1st reading of certain 500 series policies.

Prior to adjournment, the Board may choose to enter into closed sessions for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategy with the Certified Bargaining Unit, and/or discussion pertaining to a personnel matter.

MARVIN BEHRENDS, 79, of Atlantic (Svcs. 3/26/17)

Obituaries

March 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

MARVIN BEHRENDS, 79, of Atlantic, died Saturday, March 18th, at Jenny Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. A Celebration of Life for MARVIN BEHRENDS will be held 1-p.m. Sunday, March 26th, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home, in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, March 24th, from 8-a.m. until 5:30-p.m., and on Saturday, March 25th, from 9-a.m. until Noon, when the family will be present.; Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

A family interment, with military honors by the Atlantic Color Guard, will be held 2-p.m. Saturday, in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the Heritage House Good Samaritan Fund.

MARVIN BEHRENDS is survived by:

His sons – Todd (Vickie) Behrends, of Clive, Alan (Janet) Behrends, of Omaha, and John (Tammy) Behrends, of Windsor Heights.

His daughter – Beth (Derek) Davenport, of Adair.

His Special Friend – Janice Peterson,

7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and his in-laws.

NE man arrested on drug & other charges Sat. night in Shenandoah

News

March 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Shenandoah Police Department reports a Nebraska man was arrested Saturday night on drug and other charges, following a traffic stop. 31-year old Christopher Raudeles, of Bellevue, NE, faces charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving While Suspended, and other traffic offenses. Raudeles was able to post $1,000 bond through a bondsman and was given an initial court appearance date.

His arrest occurred after officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at the 200 block of Elm Street at around 9:45-p.m., Saturday. Raudeles initially refused to stop for law enforcement, but did eventually come to a stop at a residence at the 300 block of Sycamore Street.  He was taken into custody upon further investigation and the deployment of K9 “Argo.”,

Health group: Up to 250,000 Iowans at risk under GOP bill

News

March 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A hospital association estimates a Republican-backed plan to replace the Affordable Care Act could leave up to 250,000 Iowans without health insurance. Others speculate the change could destabilize the entire Medicaid system that serves poor and disabled people. The Congressional Budget Office estimates 24 million Americans will lose health care coverage over the next decade under the proposal.

The Iowa Hospital Association, which represents 118 hospitals, has estimated through statistical data that between 200,000 and 250,000 Iowa residents will lose coverage.

Gov. Terry Branstad has reiterated his support for repealing the ACA, but his office and the state agency that oversees health care in Iowa says an analysis of what the overhaul would mean to the state would need to wait until Congress approves a bill.

Public Hearing Monday for Exira-EHK School District

News

March 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A Public Hearing will be held Monday evening at the High School in Elk Horn, with regard to the Exira-EHK School District calendar for the 2017-18 School Year. The hearing takes place as part of a regular meeting of the Exira-EHK School Board, that begins at 7-p.m.

Regular business to follow the hearing includes discussion and likely action on: Approving a Budget Guarantee Resolution to Levy Property Tax for FY 2017-18 for the Regular Program Budget Adjustment; Approving the 2017-2018 School Calendar; Approval to Publish the Proposed 2017-18 Budget, and setting a Public Hearing on the Budget for 6-p.m., April 11th.

Other Board action includes approval of: Support Staff and Administration salaries; the 2015-16 School Audit; A repair proposal for Sections 1 and 2 of the school roof, in Elk Horn; and approval of a Lawnmower bid, Suburban purchase, personnel hires, transfers and/or resignations.

The Exira-EHK School Board will also discuss but take no action on Facility Assessment Priorities.

Boater education is goal of national effort March 19-25

Ag/Outdoor

March 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A national campaign is encouraging boaters to enroll in a boater education course before the kickoff to the boating season. Many boater education courses are offering discounts or other incentives during the week of March 19-25, to students who enroll or complete a boating safety education course.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) works with BoaterExam and Boat-Ed to offer online boater education courses and during the March 19-25 week, they will be offering 50 percent off the on-line course price.

“March is the perfect time to take a course. The summer boating season will be here before we know it and all of us could benefit from a refresher course,” said Susan Stocker, boating law administrator for the Iowa DNR.

The exam covers required equipment, boating basics, navigation rules, environmental stressors, aids to navigation and takes about six hours to complete. Once a student has passed the test, they can print off their course completion certificate.

An estimated 236,000 boats are registered in Iowa. Last year, there were 37 boating incidents reported on Iowa waters.

CAM School Board meeting set for Monday

News

March 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Members of the CAM School District’s Board of Education will gather at 6:30-p.m. Monday in the CAM High School Media Center, for their regular monthly meeting. On their agenda, is: A review of contracts and bonds and a Resolution approving those items; A presentation from the CAM Education Association with regard to an opening proposal for negotiations; Discussion with regard to the Greenhouse Building; Approval of revisions to the Special Education Delivery Plan; Adoption of a Budget Guarantee Resolution, and acceptance of vehicle bids for buses and a school car.

The CAM School Board will also set the time and dates for Public Hearings on the 2017-18 District Calendar and 2017-18 Budget.