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Cass County Master Gardeners Grant Money Available for Local Garden Projects

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 29th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Spring is in the air, and plans are under way for gardening projects in Cass County. Local groups planning beautification, community gardening or education programs will again be eligible for assistance from the Cass County Master Gardeners. The group is offering grant money to be used in the 2017 growing season, to encourage gardening to grow food and/or improve local communities. The money may also be used for gardening education purposes. The David Williams Memorial Master Gardener Grants are offered to honor the many years of service Master Gardener David Williams provided as a long-time volunteer, with the Master Gardener program and other community organizations, including a term as Cass County Master Gardener president in 2012.

Any Cass County not-for-profit group or organization may apply. Schools, churches, libraries, 4-H clubs, Scouts, and organizations working to better their communities can use the money to begin or improve gardens or landscaping, or to provide gardening/food related education for their members or the public. To ensure the money is helping a wide variety of community organizations, groups who were funded by 2016 grants will not be eligible to apply in 2017. Each grant has a maximum value of $300. The application must also include plans for teamwork and sustainability. Consideration for the environment is also an important selection factor.

Applications must be received by Monday, April 24 for consideration. They may be submitted by mail or email. Grant recipients will be informed of their selection by May 1. For more information, or with questions, call the Cass County Extension office at 712-243-1132, email keolson@iastate.edu, or stop by the Extension Office at 805 W. 10th St in Atlantic. You may also contact Master Gardener Donna Reimers. Application forms can be picked up at the Extension Office, or printed from the Cass County Extension website- www.extension.iastate.edu/cass.

The Master Gardener program trains volunteers to develop their knowledge and skills in horticulture. These volunteers then give back to their communities through gardening service and education. The program is available in all 50 states and Canada through land grant university Extension programs such as Iowa State University. Education courses are available throughout Iowa on a regular basis. For more information on the program, or to sign up for the next class starting in August, contact Cass County Extension Program Coordinator Kate Olson, at 712-243-1132 or keolson@iastate.edu.

Hawkeye 10 South Division Meet at Shenandoah

Sports

March 29th, 2017 by admin

The Hawkeye 10 South Division track meet was held at Shenandoah on Tuesday night.

Girls Team Scores

  1. Glenwood 155
  2. Shenandoah 118
  3. Creston 57
  4. Clarinda 33
  5. Red Oak 19

Boys Team Scores

  1. Glenwood 177
  2. Shenandoah 90
  3. Clarinda 70
  4. Red Oak 41
  5. Creston 11

Full results: Hawkeye 10 South 2017

 

Judge moves trial of Iowa man charged with killing officers

News

March 29th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa judge has moved the murder trial of a man charged in the killing of two police officers to another part of the state. Judge Karen Romano granted a change of venue for Scott Greene, ordering Tuesday that his trial be moved from central Iowa’s Polk County to Dubuque County, in the east of the state.

Greene is accused of shooting Des Moines officer Anthony Beminio and Urbandale officer Justin Martin in their patrol cars in November. He is due to stand trial in September and faces life in prison, if convicted. Romano says Greene may not be able to get a fair trial in the Des Moines area because the case has received extensive media coverage and generated an outpouring of support for police.

She says the case has received less coverage in Dubuque.

Car hits utility pole and fence in Union County

News

March 29th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say a 2005 Buick LeSabre driven by 16-year old Issac Davis, of Creston, was traveling north on Iris Avenue at around 2:40-p.m., when the teen lost control of the vehicle. The car entered the west ditch and struck a utility pole and a fence, before coming to rest.

Damage to the pole, owned by the Farmers Electric Co-Op in Greenfield, was estimated at $1,000. Damage to the fence, owned by a man from Des Moines, was estimated at $300. And, the car sustained $3,500 damage. No citations were issued.

2nd 1/2 Property Taxes due in Cass County

News

March 29th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A reminder from Cass County Treasurer Tracey J. Marshall about property taxes being due. Marshall says Second-half tax payments of real estate and mobile homes are due by March 31st. You can go online to pay your taxes at www.iowatreasurers.org, or stop by the Treasurer’s Office at the Cass County courthouse, where they accept Credit and Debit cards for in-office payments.

The deadline for payments without penalty is Friday, March 31st, 2017. Payments with a postmark of March 31st, 2017 will be accepted without penalty.

Traffic stop in Page County results in arrest

News

March 29th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop Tuesday afternoon west of College Springs resulted in an arrest. Sheriff’s Officials say the driver of the vehicle, Jeffrey Wade Bartles, was arrested for Driving while Barred, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.  Bartles was transported to the Page County Jail.  He posted a $2000 bond and was released pending future court proceedings.

NE woman arrested for eluding in Pott. County

News

March 29th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman from Nebraska was arrested Tuesday afternoon, for eluding. At around 12:40-p.m., a Pott. County Deputy clocked a 2009 Ford Mustang traveling 89 miles per hour in a 50-mph zone. When the Deputy turned around to conduct a traffic stop, the car sped-up. The driver, 38-year old Stacy A. Yslas, of Lincoln, NE. was taken into custody a few minutes later.

And, at around 12:35-a.m. today (Wednesday), 44-year old Steven N. Morlan, of Omaha, was arrested in Pottawattamie County after a Deputy was called to a residence near Honey Creek late Tuesday night, to check on the welfare of an individual. Morlan, who had somehow suffered a minor injury, was taken into custody for Theft in the 2nd degree/Theft of a Motor Vehicle, for allegedly taking a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser valued at $5,000, from a business in Fremont, NE.

Backyard & Beyond 3-29-2017

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

March 29th, 2017 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Betty Auten about the Lewis Spring Luncheon on Sunday.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29th

Trading Post

March 29th, 2017 by admin

FOR SALE: 2 Golf Carts. 1) 1999 Club Car electric golf cart in excellent condition. Sharp synergy green (2010 Camaro) custom paint color with white roof, trim, and graphics. Extras include NEW batteries installed March 15th, nearly new tires, roof, folding wind-shield, bag cover, ball washer, cooler, and pickup tool. Really, really, sharp! Must see! $2,750 OBO. 2) 2007 Yamaha electric golf cart in excellent condition. NEW custom red metallic paint with golden tan roof, seat, and trim (Cyclone colors). 2 tires are new and 2 are about 1 year old. NEW batteries installed March 22nd. Sharp and ready to go! $3,250 OBO. Call 712-250-4021 in Atlantic.

WANTED: Looking for an 8ft Stanley tape measure. Chrome with Stanley label and yellow lock button. Call 712-243-2860.

US marshals arrest fugitive on Army’s ‘most wanted’ list

News

March 29th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) – A fugitive who’s on a list of the “most wanted” by the U.S. Army has been captured in Iowa. The U.S. Marshals Service says Daryl Leandra Grigsby was arrested Tuesday in Dyersville, a town where the movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed. The Army says the 57-year-old former infantryman is wanted on charges that include assault, attempted rape and attempted armed robbery. He left the Army in 1980.

Investigators say Grigsby had evaded capture since 2000, when he violated his supervised release in Rhode Island stemming from a 1993 bank robbery. He allegedly used multiple aliases but was ultimately found hiding in plain sight. Investigators spotted him Tuesday at a Dyersville residence and arrested him without incident. He’s being held at the county jail in Cedar Rapids.