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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., May 10th 2016

News

May 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

ANAMOSA, Iowa (AP) — Officials have lifted a bottled water advisory in Anamosa after determining a chemical mistakenly added to the water supply was harmless at low concentrations. The Department of Natural Resources lifted the advisory Monday evening after determining the chemical was triethanolamine, used mostly in the cosmetic and drug industries. One to three gallons of the chemical were mixed into about 750,000 gallons of water storage, which diluted the chemical to a harmless level.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says the Republican Party must come together and support Donald Trump’s candidacy for president. The Republican governor said Monday that GOP leaders need to accept that Trump will be the party’s nominee for president and work to defeat Hillary Clinton, the likely Democratic nominee. He said there’s “some time” to mend internal division within the party over whether to support Trump.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Now that Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, supporters of President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court pick believe they have a winning argument to get the GOP-led Senate to act. Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley opposes confirmation hearings or votes on Judge Merrick Garland until Americans elect the next president. But with Trump the likely nominee, Grassley is under new pressure from Democrats and the White House.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The lawyer for a man convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a woman in a Coralville mall has requested a new trial, claiming prosecutors didn’t follow court rules. Alfredo Parrish filed the motion last week on behalf of his client 23-year-old Alexander Kozak. A jury in April found Kozak guilty of killing 20-year-old Andrea Farrington at the Coral Ridge Mall on June 12.

TUESDAY, MAY 10th

Trading Post

May 10th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 75 gallon oil barrel and stand. Asking $75.00 Phone 712-268-2713 or leave a message.

FOR SALE:  Wooden File cabinet $15.00.  Octagon End Table with doors under neath that open $20.00.  Glass & Wooden TV Table $30.00.  Armoire $75.00.  Please call 641-757-0061.

FOR SALE: Chef’s Choice diamond edge electric knife sharpener.  New in the box, sharpens all types of knives.  Asking $20.  Call 712-243-1714.

Flash Flood Warning for: n.w. Guthrie/Northern Audubon/Southern Carroll Counties

Weather

May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
1026 PM CDT MON MAY 9 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES  HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
  NORTHWESTERN GUTHRIE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA...
  SOUTHERN CARROLL COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA...
  NORTHERN AUDUBON COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA...

* UNTIL 430 AM CDT TUESDAY

* AT 1024 PM CDT...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED
  THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. TWO TO
  3 INCHES OF RAIN HAS ALREADY FALLEN IN SPOTS. A GRAVEL ROAD NEAR
  HWY 141 AND FALCON ROAD IN CARROLL COUNTY HAS BEEN WASHED OUT.
  ADDITIONAL RAINFALL OF ANOTHER INCH IS POSSIBLE THROUGH THE NEXT
  FEW HOURS.

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE...
  CARROLL...AUDUBON...MANNING...COON RAPIDS...GLIDDEN...PANORA...LAKE
  PANORAMA...TEMPLETON...DEDHAM...HALBUR...WILLEY...RALSTON...GRAY...MANNING
  MUNICIPAL AIRPORT...SWAN LAKE STATE PARK...ARTHUR N NEU AIRPORT AND
  AUDUBON COUNTY AIRPORT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW. ACT QUICKLY TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE.

BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS HARDER TO RECOGNIZE THE
DANGERS OF FLOODING.

Tornado touches down in central Iowa

News, Weather

May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service says a tornado has touched down in central Iowa. A storm spotter observed a funnel cloud just before 8-p.m. five-miles west of Guthrie Center. Minutes later, the funnel evolved into a rope-style tornado that touched down west of Guthrie Center, according to the National Weather Service.

Hope Gettler submitted this photo to the KJAN Facebook page. She said "We watched the rotation that formed a rope like tornado. It bounced up and down for 10 minutes while it was moving northwest towards Guthrie. This was taken 5 miles north of Adair at 320th St and Elm St."

Hope Gettler submitted this photo to the KJAN Facebook page. She said “We watched the rotation that formed a rope like tornado. It bounced up and down for 10 minutes while it was moving northwest towards Guthrie. This was taken 5 miles north of Adair at 320th St and Elm St.”

The twister did not hit any populated areas and there were no reports of damage or injuries. The twister continued to cycle between a funnel cloud and tornado until it was about 10-miles south of Coon Rapids at around 8:18-p.m., where it was seen near 190th and Dogwood Road before retreating back into the cloud deck.

Mills County Sheriff’s report (5/9/16)

News

May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, said two people were arrested over the weekend. On Saturday, 56-year old Verner Jay Moore, of Emerson, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault and Obstruction of Emergency Communications. His bond was set at $1,300. And, on Sunday, 41-year old Justin David Rhea, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense, and Driving Under Suspension. His bond was set at $2,300.

Three accidents were reported in Mills County, as well, with injuries resulting from one of the incidents. Officials say at around 1:50-p.m. Friday, vehicles driven by Jonathan Cochran, of Bellevue, NE., and Logan Allen, of Glenwood, collided in the 5600 block of 221st Street, as a 2015 Dodge driven by Allen, was traveling north and making a left turn into a driveway. A 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Cochran, was traveling south and saw the Dodge turning. Cochran applied the brakes causing his cycle to skid. The cycle fell onto its side and collided with the Dodge in the southbound lane. The motorcycle hit a trailer being pulled by the Dodge, that was loaded with horses. Cochran was transported by Glenwood Rescue to a hospital in Council Bluffs, for treatment.

Branstad: Trump should consider Sen. Ernst as VP pick

News

May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says Donald Trump should consider U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst as his vice presidential running mate for the upcoming general election. Branstad told reporters Monday the senator from Iowa would be a “great asset” to Trump, the Republican’s presumptive nominee for president. The governor says Ernst’s military record and political background make her an ideal choice for the job.

Branstad made the comments after Sen. John McCain of Arizona voiced support recently for Ernst as a possible VP pick. Branstad says he has not discussed the subject with Ernst, who is serving her first term in the Senate. He says he intends to try to meet directly with Trump before the party’s national convention in July to formally make the case for Ernst.

Many Midwest farmers way ahead of normal planting schedule

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Dry weather last week has allowed Iowa farmers to surge ahead of their normal planting schedule with 80 percent of the corn crop now planted. The USDA says that’s eight days ahead of the five-year average of just 56 percent planted by the first week in May. The crop was planted early enough that 28 percent is already emerged from the ground about five days ahead of the Iowa average.

Location makes a difference, however, with Western Iowa lagging behind because it’s been wetter than the rest of the state. Nebraska farmers are 53 percent planted a little behind their average of 59 percent. Corn farmers also are ahead of schedule in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Soybeans also are in the ground much earlier in those states.

Iowa State Basketball signs two graduate transfers

Sports

May 9th, 2016 by admin

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State men’s basketball team has announced the signing of graduate transfers Darrell Bowie (pronounced bo-ee) and Merrill (pronounced Muhrl) Holden. Both players are eligible to compete for the Cyclones in 2016-17.

“We are excited about the additions of Darrell and Merrill,” Prohm said. “Having multiple players graduate that played significant minutes from last year’s team, including more than 30 a game each from Georges (Niang), Jameel (McKay) and Abdel (Nader), we knew we would need to find experience and we were able to do that. I look forward to having them join our program and feel they will be big contributors to our team.”

Bowie, a 6-7 forward from Northern Illinois, committed to the Cyclones in March. He averaged 8.3 points and 5.2 rebounds in his three seasons with the Huskies.

Bowie redshirted the 2015-16 season while recovering from a shoulder injury suffered his junior season. Prior to suffering the injury in January of 2015, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin native was averaging 13.1 points and 7.1 rebounds. He finished his junior campaign averaging 9.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, scoring in double figures seven times in 17 games.

Holden, a 6-8 forward from Louisiana Tech, averaged 8.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in 23.4 minutes for the Bulldogs in 2015-16. Holden also posted 1.1 blocks and shot 51.6 percent from the field.

The Chicago, Illinois native scored in double figures nine times, including a 13 point-11 rebound double-double against North Texas. Holden, who started his career at Pratt Community College (Kan.), started the final 16 games last season, averaging 10.2 points and 5.3 rebounds as a starter.

Information courtesy of www.cyclones.com

Ernst to transfer from Iowa State hoops

Sports

May 9th, 2016 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm announced Monday that freshman Brady Ernst will transfer from the program.

“We wish Brady the best in the future and appreciate his effort last season,” Prohm said. “He worked very hard for our program and I’ve enjoyed having the chance to coach him.”

Ernst saw action in six games before missing the remainder of the season because of issues with his knee, which was still recovering from an ACL tear suffered late during his senior year of high school. The Clinton, Iowa native averaged 0.3 points in 2.3 minutes as a freshman.

Iowa State has applied for a medical redshirt on Ernst’s behalf.

Information courtesy of www.cyclones.com

CAROLYN ESSINGTON CHESTERMAN, 89, of Des Moines, formerly of Brayton (5-12-2016)

Obituaries

May 9th, 2016 by Jim Field

CAROLYN ESSINGTON CHESTERMAN, 89, of Des Moines, formerly of Brayton, died Sunday, May 8th at Karen Acres Care Center in Urbandale. Graveside services for CAROLYN ESSINGTON CHESTERMAN will be held Thursday, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Oakfield Cemetery in Brayton.  Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel in Des Moines has the arrangements.

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Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or the Alzheimer’s Association.  Additional information and online condolences may be found at www.IlesCares.com.

CAROLYN ESSINGTON CHESTERMAN is survived by:

Children: Nancy Covington, Dan (Deb) Austin and Ted (Cindy) Austin

9 grandchildren

12 Great-Grandchildren

And several nieces and nephews.