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Anita woman arrested on drug-related warrants

News

June 29th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Deputies in Cass County, Tuesday, arrested 45-year old Brenda Sue Osborn, of Anita. Osborn was taken into custody on two Sheriff’s Office warrants for felony, Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine. She was being held in the Cass County Jail on $20,000 bond.

(Update) Motorcycle fatality in Cass County Wed. afternoon

News

June 29th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren has confirmed one person died following a motorcycle-vs-farm sprayer accident early this (Wednesday) afternoon, about half-way between Griswold and Lyman near 612th Street and Highway 92. The crash was reported a little after 12:45-p.m.  Dispatch reports indicated the motorcycle ran into the rear of a crop spraying machine. The driver of the cycle, whose name was not released, later died from their injuries. Additional information will be released by the Iowa State Patrol.

Probation violation arrest in Red Oak

News

June 29th, 2016 by admin

Red Oak Police announce the arrest Wednesday of 34-year-old Bobbie Jo Bruce of Red Oak for Violation of Probation.  She was arrested at 12:10pm and later released on $2,500 bond.

Council Bluffs man apprehended in foot pursuit following theft

News

June 29th, 2016 by admin

The Council Bluffs Police Department apprehended a Council Bluffs man on multiple charges after he was spotted stealing items from a vehicle on Wednesday morning. At approximately 9:42 am, employees of Aarons Rentals, 1920 W. Broadway in Council Bluffs, observed a man break into an employee’s vehicle and steal items. Two employees of the store followed the suspect as he fled the area northbound on foot. Employees were able to direct arriving officers to the area of 22nd and Ave “D”, where they had last observed the suspect. A perimeter was set up and a search began by multiple officers.

A short time later, officers were notified that a male subject, matching the suspect’s description was observed running southbound though yards in the 2500 block of Ave “C” and “D”. Officers then encountered the suspect near the area of 25th and Ave “B” where he was apprehended in the backyard of a residence. The man was identified as 21-year-old Jose Juan Martinez-Andade of Council Bluffs.  During the arrest Martinez-Andade dropped a backpack while fleeing from police. The backpack was recovered near the scene and found to contain items from the burglary along with 8.6 grams of methamphetamine and packaging materials.

Martinez-Andade was charged with Possession with Intent to deliver (Methamphetamine), 3rd Degree Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Eluding, 2nd Degree Theft, and Probation Violation.

(Update) Names released in Council Bluffs truck-vs.-pedestrian accident

News

June 29th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs today (Wednesday), released the identity of a woman who was struck by a pickup Tuesday night while crossing a street. Officials say 42-year old Sharon Richards, of Council Bluffs was taken to Creighton University Hospital in Omaha and later died Wednesday from her injuries from the accident that happened at around 10-p.m., Tuesday.

An investigation determined Richards crossed the roadway against the pedestrian crosswalk signal located at the intersection of 35th and W. Broadways Streets, when she was struck by a 2013 Ford F-350. The driver of the pickup, 22-year old Steven Hart, of Omaha, will not face any criminal charges in connection with the accident.

ELDON E. LYON, 85, of Council Bluffs (7-2-2016)

Obituaries

June 29th, 2016 by Jim Field

ELDON E. LYON, 85, of Council Bluffs died Wednesday, June 29th at Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood.  Funeral service for ELDON E. LYON will be held on Saturday, July 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at New Horizon Presbyterian Church.  A lunch will immediately follow in the parish hall.  Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring, Bayliss Park Chapel has the arrangements.

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Visitation with the family will be held on Friday from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring, Bayliss Park Chapel.

Interment will be Saturday at 2:00 pm in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Memorials are suggested to New Horizon Presbyterian Church.

ELDON E. LYON is survived by:

Wife of 63 years:  Nadine C. Lyon of Council Bluffs

Son:  Rex (Anita Lehmann) Lyon of Seattle, WA

Daughter:  Colleen (Tim) Hastings of Shenandoah, IA

4 grandchildren

Motorcycle vs. sprayer accident near Griswold

News

June 29th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Rescue crews were called to the scene of a motorcycle accident early this afternoon, east of Griswold. According to dispatch reports, a cycle ran into the back of a crop spraying machine around 12:48-p.m. near 61282 Tucson Road. The driver of the cycle was said to be unconscious but breathing. Griswold Rescue and Medivac were dispatched to the scene. No other details are currently available.

High School Baseball Postseason Brackets released for Class 1A and 2A

Sports

June 29th, 2016 by admin

Find all of the pairings for Class 1A and 2A State Baseball here.

Backyard & Beyond 6-29-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 29th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen talks about the positive properties of lemons.

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Board of Supervisor’s meetings set for Atlantic & Greenfield

News

June 29th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass and Adair County Boards of Supervisors will hold their regular, separate weekly meetings Thursday morning. In Atlantic, the Cass County Board will meet at 8:30-a.m.  On their agenda, is action on: Approving fireworks display permits; FY 2016 expense appropriations and any necessary amendments; A Resolution approving the Cass County Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP); A County multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP); Certification of base salaries for deputies to the County Auditor, and, determining the compensation of “Other employees.”

In Greenfield, the Adair County Board of Supervisor’s meeting gets underway at 9-a.m., Thursday. Action items on their agenda include: Setting the Sheriff’s Reserves hourly wage; FY 2017 appropriation and transfer Resolutions; Manure Management Plan (MMP) updates, and Tax Credits.

VA Director Rich Schaecher will discuss the resignation of a Veteran Affairs Commissioner and the appointment of a V-A Commissioner. Custodian Rich Wallace will discuss a resignation in his department and new hire matters. And, Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman will discuss the purchase of a Rail Road Right-of-Way, along with other matters.