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1 Red Oak man arrested for Child Endangerment, another for Harboring a Runaway

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March 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report the arrest Sunday evening, of 52-year old Richard Tamez Delgado, on a charge of Child Endangerment. Delgado was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond. Early this (Monday) morning, Red Oak Police arrested 19-year old Dakota Lynn Girouex, of Red Oak, for Haboring a Runaway against the wishes of a parent, as well as Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Girouex was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $2,000 bond.

And, Sunday evening, Cody Dean Johnson was arrested in Red Oak for Violating a No Trespass order. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 cash bond.

Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, March 13th 2017

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March 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — About two months into the session, Republicans have moved quickly to capitalize on their control of both legislative chambers, but plenty of work remains as they push through a conservative agenda. Among the priority issues will be efforts to restrict abortion rights, ban local increases in the minimum wage and require identification at polling places.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Dubuque officials have approved plans for an all-inclusive field at a city park, supporting an effort to build a leveled, rubberized surface that could be used by children who have disabilities. The Telegraph Herald reports that volunteers plan to raise $3.5 million in private donations for the project at Veterans Memorial Park. A local nonprofit called Miracle League of Dubuque aims add a baseball field and playground with the flat surface to the park.

DENMARK, Iowa (AP) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says a southeastern Denmark man has been shot, and his son is believed to be the shooter. Sheriff Stacy Weber says in a news release that deputies and medics found a man suffering from two gunshot wounds in a house Saturday morning. Authorities arrested the son in Fort Madison, and he was taken to juvenile detention center in Montrose. He has been charged with willful injury.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A veteran US congressman is voicing support for a right-wing Dutch politician who opposes immigration and has spoken against Islam. Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa, in a Twitter post, paid tribute to Geert Wilders, a veteran member of the Dutch Parliament who founded the Party of Freedom.

 

Ingle sparks No. 20 Drake women to MWC Tournament title

Sports

March 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Caitlin Ingle’s jumper sent the game into overtime where she scored five points and led No. 20 Drake over Northern Iowa 74-69 on Sunday for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship and the Bulldogs’ conference-record 22nd consecutive victory.

The top-seeded Bulldogs (28-4) were making their 12th tournament title-game appearance, winning their sixth championship and first since 2007. Ingle, the tournament MVP and the conference’s all-time assists leader, scored a career-high 22 points, with seven assists and six rebounds.

With 5.5 seconds left in regulation, Ellie Herzberg came off a screen, took a pass from Madison Weekly and hit a 3-pointer to give UNI (24-8) the lead. After a timeout, Ingle made her tying jumper from the free-throw line.

In overtime, Herzberg and Becca Jonas exchanged 3-pointers before Ingle was fouled while scoring on a drive and completed the 3-point play. Ingle added a short bank shot before Becca Hittner made a free throw for a six-point edge. Herzberg made her fifth and final 3-pointer with 23 seconds left before Drake’s Lizzy Wendell capped the scoring with two free throws.

Red Oak man arrested Sunday afternoon

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March 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop at around 2:15-p.m. Sunday, in Montgomery County, resulted in an arrest. The Sheriff’s Office reports 47-year old Mark D. Berggren, of Red Oak, was arrested on a felony charge of Stalking (Violation of a Protection Order), a Serious Misdemeanor charge of Driving While License Revoked, and a Simple Misdemeanor charge of Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. Berggren was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.

GOP lawmakers in Iowa advance conservative wish list

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March 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — About two month into the session, Republicans have moved quickly to capitalize on their control of both legislative chambers, but plenty of work remains as they push through a conservative agenda.

Among the priority issues will be efforts to restrict abortion rights. The Senate passed a bill that would forgo federal Medicaid dollars to create a state-run family planning program that excludes abortion providers. The measure is awaiting House activity. Anti-abortion groups are also supporting a bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

On wages, the House approved a bill banning local governments from approving a minimum wage that exceeds the state rate of $7.25, and the measure now shifts to the Senate. The Senate also will take up a bill that would require people to show identification at voting places and a measure making sweeping changes to Iowa’s gun laws.

AP Source: Chiefs, S Sorensen reach $16M, 4-year agreement

Sports

March 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs and safety Daniel Sorensen have agreed to a $16 million, four-year contract that keeps the restricted free agent off the market, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The deal includes $8 million guaranteed and more than $2 million in incentives, according to the person, who spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because Sorensen must still pass a physical.

Kansas City put a second-round tender on Sorensen this week, which meant he could have tested the market. But the Chiefs could then match any offer or get a second-round pick as compensation. But considering coach Andy Reid’s affinity for Sorensen and how well he played last season, both on defense and special teams, it made sense for the Chiefs to try to retain him. Sorensen has appeared in 16 games each of the past two seasons.

Juvenile arrested on drug charges Sunday morning in Red Oak

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March 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested a juvenile male this (Sunday) morning, on drug charges. The unidentified boy was arrested at around 12:20-a.m. at the intersection of Broadway and W. Linden Streets in Red Oak, for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail, cited and then released to the custody of a parent.

Red Oak couple arrested on assault charges

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March 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A man and woman were arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault Saturday night, in Red Oak. Red Oak Police arrested 67-year old James Russell Hale and 53-year old Lori Dee Hall, both of Red Oak, at around 9:30-p.m.  They were brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held without bond pending an appearance before the magistrate.

BERNARD DALE DAVIS, 95, of Atlantic (Svcs. Pending)

Obituaries

March 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

BERNARD DALE DAVIS, 95, of Atlantic, died Friday, March 10th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Services for BERNARD DAVIS are pending at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, 3/12/17

Weather

March 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy & windy, w/periods of snow and or rain mixed at times, this afternoon. High near 39. E @ 10-20mph w/gusts to near 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Low around 25. S @ 10-20 w/gust to near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday: Cloudy & windy, w/a 20% chance of snow through about 1pm. High near 30. N @ 15-35mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. E/NE @ 5-10mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.