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State Fire Marshal Division Investigates Explosion, Fire at Bluffs ethanol plant

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October 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating last Friday afternoon’s explosion and fire at the Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) plant, located at 10868 189th Street in rural Council Bluffs. The explosion and fire happened at around 3:30-p.m., while a fuel tanker truck was being loaded with fuel. The driver of the truck was severely injured by the explosion and was flown by LifeFlight to the University of Nebraska Hospital’s Burn Unit. The victim is in critical but stable condition and continues to be treated at this time. The name of the victim will be released by his company (CHS) when all family members have been notified.

The Lewis Township Fire Department, along with fire departments from Council Bluffs, Treynor, Offutt Air Force Base, and approximately seven (7) other fire departments responded to the explosion.Fire Marshal

Authorities say this is an on-going investigation by the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) State Fire Marshal Division (SFM), the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, and the Council Bluffs Fire Department.

Currently, there is no specific cause has been determined for the explosion/fire.

Shelby County Fire Danger is “Moderate” this week

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

October 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Fire Danger rating in Shelby County has been lowered from “High,” to “Moderate.”  Property owners and/or managers planning a controlled burn of brush or grassland areas are asked to call in and report your burning projects to Shelby County Dispatch at 712-755-2124, and notify your local Fire Chief.

Timing for burns should be morning, or evening hours and extinguished by dark unless authorized by Fire Chief due to possible impacts to roads and health from smoke. Burns must be monitored at all times.Moderate Fire Danger rating

Bridgewater woman arrested on multiple drug charges

News

October 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater says a Bridgewater woman was arrested Friday night on multiple drug charges. 31-year old Sherrece Patricia Kilgore was taken into custody at around 7:10-p.m. for: Theft in the 5th degree; Trepass with intent to commit a public offense (at KC’s Tavern in Bridgewater); 9 counts of Prescription Drug Violation, for having in her possession without a prescription, varying amounts of Alprazolam, Diazepam, Baclofen, Prednizone, Gabapentin, Naproxen, Vyvanse, and cyclobenzaprine; Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine; and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (multiple meth and marijuana pipes).

Kilgore was brought to the Adair County Jail and released Saturday morning on $2,000 bond. 51-year old Mark Elmer Steil, of Bridgewater, was arrested Oct. 5th on an Adair County warrant for felony Theft in the 2nd degree. Steil was being held in the Adair County Jail on $5,000 bond.

And, 31-year old Tanya Jo Bakalar, of Greenfield, was arrested Oct. 3rd on an Adair County warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault. She was released the next day on her own recognizance after making an initial appearance before a magistrate.

3 men arrested on drug charges following Audubon County traffic stop

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October 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop in Audubon County Sunday afternoon resulted in the arrest of three men on drug charges. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office says the traffic stop took place in Brayton at around 2:30-p.m., Sunday. Taken into custody was 19-year old’s Verlyn Duane Richardson, Jr., and Kyle James Hernandez, both of Des Moines, and 44-year old Verlyn Duane Richardson, Sr., of Audubon.

Hernandez and Verlyn Richardson, Jr., were charged Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. Verlyn Richardson, Sr., was charged with Possession of Contraband, Possession of Marijuana/2nd offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The trio was booked into the Audubon County Jail and later released after appearing before the Magistrate.

AP College Football Top 25- Week 6- 10/10/2016

Sports

October 10th, 2016 by admin

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 10, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking.

Record Pts Prv
1. Alabama (56) 6-0 1520 1
2. Ohio St. (2) 5-0 1444 2
3. Clemson (2) 6-0 1406 3
4. Michigan (1) 6-0 1339 4
5. Washington 6-0 1286 5
6. Texas A&M 6-0 1202 8
7. Louisville 4-1 1193 7
8. Wisconsin 4-1 1020 11
9. Tennessee 5-1 962 9
10. Nebraska 5-0 958 12
11. Baylor 5-0 934 13
12. Mississippi 3-2 800 14
13. Houston 5-1 701 6
14. Florida St. 4-2 628 23
15. Boise St. 5-0 590 19
16. Miami 4-1 576 10
17. Virginia Tech 4-1 546 25
18. Florida 4-1 483 18
19. Oklahoma 3-2 476 20
20. West Virginia 4-0 424 22
21. Utah 5-1 287 24
22. Arkansas 4-2 203 16
23. Auburn 4-2 166
24. W. Michigan 6-0 154
25. Navy 4-1 122

Others receiving votes: Georgia 59, Arizona St. 53, North Carolina 51, LSU 50, Oklahoma St. 48, North Dakota St. 36, Stanford 26, Colorado 22, South Florida 20, TCU 14, NC State 9, Washington St. 9, Iowa 3, Air Force 2, San Diego St. 2, Wake Forest 1.

Parents as Teachers (in Cass County) Looking for Young Families

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October 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program through Cass County Public Health is looking for young families to enroll in their program. PAT provides home visits to help young children grow up healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The PAT educators help communities partner with parents to do a better job of preparing children for a stronger start in life and for greater success in school.

PAT Educators Nancy Gibson and Victoria Means provide monthly home visits to families with young children—from prenatal visits through entering Kindergarten. During those visits, they work on getting a complete health history, doing developmental screenings to catch any delays as early as possible, check on immunizations, and much more. Children in the program also have access to free vision, hearing, and dental checks.

Gibson says “We’ve been in Cass County for 18 years, and we are a credentialed, evidence-based program. We provide support to the parents and kids. It’s not just for the children—it’s about the whole family.” The families are very active in deciding the goals for the program. Maybe it’s a goal for the child, but it might be a goal for the parent. Gibson says “We also provide activities that are specifically chosen to meet a need for that family – maybe it’s a game that works on fine-motor development. Or we’ll work on discipline strategies and techniques, language, or healthy back-to-school routines. If it’s a goal or concern for that family, then that’s what we are going to work on together.”

Literacy is a major component, and PAT offers a “traveling library.” The educators will bring a selection of books with them for the family to read during the next month, when a new batch of books will be swapped out. Parents who are interested in the program can contact Nancy Gibson at 712-243-7475. Referrals are also welcome—anyone who knows of a family that could benefit from participating is encouraged to call.

Cows stolen from Page County farm

News

October 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office says a rural Braddyville man reported late last week, that sometime over the past two months, someone stole two cows and a bottle of alcohol from his property. The cows include a two-year old, and a Longhorn brindle cow. One of the cows, a calf, weighed 350-pounds.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Page County Sheriff’s Office at 712-542-5193.

Backyard & Beyond 10-10-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 10th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Renee Steffens and Dan Grover of ABATE of Iowa about the Ride for Toys.

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Glenwood man arrested on a felony assault charge

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October 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A Glenwood man was arrested Sunday, on a felony assault charge. According to Glenwood Police, 50-year old Carl Galvan was taken into custody for felony Domestic Abuse Assault, and, unlawful possession of Prescription drugs. He was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail, pending an appearance before the magistrate.

Also arrested Sunday in Glenwood, was 39-year old Lance Cole, of Glenwood, who was charged with Driving While Revoked. His bond was set at $1,000.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10th

Trading Post

October 10th, 2016 by Jim Field

WANTED:  Looking for a refrigerator..washer and dryer cheap, call 712-254-6178.

FOR SALE:  Selling a riding mower. New battery, runs good. 42″ deck. 18 hp. $250.00.  Small air compressor. 13 gal. 4 hp. $50.00.  Tool cart. Bought from Mac tools. $250.00 or reasonable offer.  Call 712-249-5206.

FOR SALE:  I have a 3 shelf drop leaf on top of table kitchen cart with wagon looking wheels on one end and reg at other end with a towel holder as well…asking $30.00 (firm)…in Atlantic…Contact # is 712-249-2603. SOLD

FOR SALE: 2 high back white leather chairs with foot rest $40; 1 couch with southwestern design $30. 249-0304

FOR SALE: 2 – 2″x12″x12′ long pieces of wood $25 for both. 243-2361.

FOR SALE: 1) Lennox high-efficiency Downdraft Furnace for a shop, $150. 2) 1987 Chevy S10 Pickup, automatic, v-6, for parts and frame, $70. 3) 2-speed powerglide transmission, $50.  Call 402-651-8173 in Hancock.

FOR SALE: 1) Antique Corn Sheller, IH Brand, can be used for walnuts too. 2) Homemade tailgate benches, Chevy and Ford. Call 712-269-9488 and you can talk price.

WANTED: Looking for a 24′-28′ extension ladder. Call 712-250-1418.