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Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, June 27th 2016

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June 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 1:27 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two women challenging Iowa’s regulation on African-style hair braiding plan to drop a lawsuit they filed last year because of a change in state law. An attorney for the women says the lawsuit in district court against the state’s cosmetology board will be dismissed once new legislation goes into effect Friday. The pending law will allow the women and others to do natural hair braiding in Iowa without a cosmetology license.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Longtime Iowa sports broadcaster Bob Brooks, whose career covering athletics of every kind spanned seven decades, has died. He was 89. Brooks’ son, Rob Brooks, says his father died Saturday. Affectionately known as “Brooksie,” he worked for a variety of Iowa radio and television stations throughout his career. For the last 15 years, he covered sports for Cedar Rapids radio station KMRY.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — West Des Moines leaders say the city will spend up to $20 million to build a new public services facility to better serve neighborhoods on the city’s western edge. The Des Moines Register reports the new facility will house the city’s Public Works Department and Parks and Recreation maintenance division. Public Works Director Bret Hodne says his department has outgrown its current 30-year-old facility.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Sioux City Council is mulling a proposal for more than $60 million in upgrades to the Tyson Events Center. The Sioux City Journal reports the upgrades are aimed at helping the Sioux City venue better compete with event centers in Omaha and Lincoln in Nebraska and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The proposed upgrades include adding everything from smartphone charging stations to a 15,000-square-foot atrium at the main entrance.

Corning man arrested Sunday night

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June 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responding to a possible domestic situation late Sunday evening, arrested William Bruce, of Corning, for Domestic Abuse. The incident was reported at around 8:47-p.m.

William Bruce

William Bruce

Cardinals hit 6 HRs in 11-6 win over Mariners

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June 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SEATTLE (AP) — Matt Carpenter and Tommy Pham each homered twice as the St. Louis Cardinals went deep six times in an 11-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Jedd Gyorko and Matt Holliday also homered for St. Louis. Carpenter, Holliday, and Aledmys Diaz each had three hits as the Cardinals finished with 17 — including 13 for extra bases.

Gyorko and Pham led off the seventh with back-to-back home runs against reliever Nick Vincent (1-7) to break a 6-6 tie. Holliday extended St. Louis’ lead to 9-6 with a solo shot in the eighth against Edwin Diaz. Pham and Carpenter each hit their second home runs, both solo shots, in the ninth.

Kevin Siegrist (5-2) allowed one run on two hits in 1 1/3 inning to get the win. Franklin Gutierrez tied the game at 6-6 with a three run homer against Siegrist in the bottom of the sixth.

The Cardinals are in action this (Monday) evening, as they take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, in Kansas City for the 1st of a four-game set, with the first two in K.C. (today and tomorrow) and the last two at home (Wednesday & Thursday), in St. Louis. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:20-p.m., with the 1st pitch at 7:15.

Longtime Iowa sportscaster Bob Brooks dies at age 89

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June 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Longtime Iowa sports broadcaster Bob Brooks, whose career covering athletics of every kind spanned seven decades, has died. He was 89. Brooks’ son, Rob Brooks, says his father died Saturday.

The Des Moines Register reports that Brooks was born in Cedar Rapids and graduated from the city’s Franklin High School in 1944. That was the same year he began his first broadcasting job at a local radio station, which he kept through his four years at the University of Iowa.

Affectionately known as “Brooksie,” he worked for a variety of Iowa radio and television stations throughout his career. For the last 15 years, he covered sports for Cedar Rapids radio station KMRY, until his recent illness. Besides his son, Brooks is survived by his wife, Susie.

Plan includes $60M in upgrades to Sioux City’s Tyson Center

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June 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Sioux City Council is mulling a bevy of proposals that would amount to about $60 million in upgrades to the Tyson Events Center. The Sioux City Journal reports that the upgrades are aimed at helping the Sioux City venue better compete with event centers in Omaha and Lincoln in Nebraska and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A consultant on Friday unveiled the proposed upgrades to the City Council. They include adding everything from smartphone charging stations to a 15,000 square foot atrium at the main entrance. Smaller suggested additions included a walk-in convenience store for visitors to buy prepackaged food.

Big-ticket add-ons included expansion of the building’s concourses and a 15,000 square foot lobby entry that could house more restrooms, merchandise stands and concessions.

Person biking for charity killed by car in Iowa

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June 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa State Patrol says a bicyclist participating in the third annual “pEDaling for Pancreatic Cancer” fundraiser was killed after being hit by a car. The Muscatine Journal reports that the crash happened just after 9:30 a.m. Saturday in West Liberty. The victim’s name, age and gender have not been released.

Patrol investigators say a 28-year-old West Liberty man was driving a car southbound when he hit the bicyclist, who was also southbound. The cycling event gave riders a choice of 100-, 65-, 30- or 15-mile routes. Monday raised goes to support pancreatic cancer research. The crash remains under investigation.

Women to drop lawsuit on hair braiding in Iowa amid new law

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June 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two women challenging Iowa’s regulation on African-style hair braiding plan to drop a lawsuit they filed last year because of a change in state law. An attorney for Aicheria Bell and Achan Agit says the lawsuit against the state’s cosmetology board will be dismissed once new legislation takes effect Friday. The pending law will allow the women and others in Iowa to do natural hair braiding without a cosmetology license, which requires 2,100 hours of training that is mostly unrelated to braiding.

Iowa becomes among roughly 20 states that exclude natural hair braiding from the type of regulation that critics say can be burdensome to people in African-American and African immigrant communities. The move highlights some occupational licensing requirements around the country that research shows can hold back workers.

2 suffer serious injuries in Fremont County crash Saturday afternoon

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June 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says two people, a man and a juvenile, suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries, during a single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon. Officials say 37-year old Jon Roberts was traveling north in the 2500 block of Highway 59 at around 12:50-p.m., when he fell asleep at the wheel of the vehicle he was driving.

image003 image002The vehicle traveled north into the west ditch before going airborne along the driveway of the Summit Methodist Church. The vehicle continued north, crossing 260th Street and going airborne once again before landing on its top north of the intersection with 260th.

Johnson, and a female juvenile, both of whom were wearing their seat belts, were transported to the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital for treatment. The accident remains under investigation. Shenandoah Police along with Shenandoah Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.

Clarinda Police Investigate Altercation Involving Knife

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June 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports his officers responded early this (Sunday) morning to a report of a disturbance involving a knife. The incident took place in front of the Inda- Clar Recreation Parlor, located at 109 W. Washington Street.

Upon arrival, officers encountered 28-year old Kyle Campbell, of Shenandoah, who was wielding a knife. Officers ordered Campbell to drop the knife and Campbell complied. Kyle Campbell was arrested for disorderly conduct (engaging in fighting and violent behavior in a public place) and public intoxication.

He was taken into custody and transported to the Clarinda Regional Health Center Emergency Room after complaining of pain to his jaw. Campbell was transported to the Page County Jail a short time later, and remained in custody on $300 bond.

Atlantic Chamber Programs Director announces her departure

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June 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Cate Christensen, Programs Director for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, announced Friday she will be leaving her position in July. Christensen said her husband has been given an “amazing opportunity to advance his career with a company in Nashville, TN,” so her family will be relocating there. Cate’s last day with the Chamber is July 16th.

In her letter to the Chamber, Christensen said “It has been my pleasure to serve you for the past year as the Programs Director. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know everyone I have meet and worked with.  This has been an amazing opportunity that I will always treasure.”

She went on to say “We are so excited for the new adventure that awaits us, but sad to leave such a great community, and many friends and family behind. It has been said that moving on is simple, it’s what we leave behind that’s hard, and that couldn’t be more true!”

She also thanked the Chamber and its members for the opportunity to have worked for them.