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Iowa historian makes independent bid for US Senate

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May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa historian who crisscrosses the state on a bus converted into a museum is pursuing an independent bid for U.S. Senate, arguing his nonpartisan approach offers a needed alternative to longtime Sen. Chuck Grassley.

More attention has been focused on four Democrats seeking the nomination to face Grassley, who has spent 36 years in the Senate. But Michael Luick-Thrams, a 53-year-old Mason City resident, says he’s the right person to bring new ideas to Washington that will help Iowa.

Luick-Thrams, who grew up on his family’s farm in Iowa and received his Ph.D. in modern European history in Berlin, says he’s focused on invigorating Iowa’s rural areas, which have seen decades of declining population. Supporters say they admire his ability to look at issues without being blinded by party ideology.

Ernst, Branstad urge party unify behind Trump

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May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa G-O-P held its state convention Saturday, with key Republican office-holders signalling the party’s continuing shift toward its presumptive presidential nominee. Senator Joni Ernst did not say Donald Trump’s name, but she addressed the “Never Trump” movement and told the crowd the country needs a Republican in the White House.

Ernst said “I have heard a number of folks say: ‘I will not support this candidate.’ ‘I will not support that candidate.’ ‘Never this person.’ ‘Never that person. But I tell you what, folks. We’ve got to come together, because you know what my motto is going to be this year? Never Hillary! Never!”

Governor Terry Branstad called Clinton — the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee — the “ultimate insider.” He said “We need to unite. We need to support Donald Trump and his choice for vice president because he will make America great again.” A majority of delegates at the G-O-P event were Ted Cruz supporters. Republican Congressman Steve King backed Cruz and during his remarks King directly mentioned the “division” within the G-O-P.

He said “I am working with the Trump campaign to put together as many pieces of our values and belief system as we can,” generating applause, “and if we can get people around Donald Trump that reflect our values, that we can work with, I want to get to a place where in Cleveland I can stand up and say: ‘I’m confident that he will work with you and he’ll work with congress and that we can put our government back on the rails again.”

Senator Chuck Grassley earned a standing ovation from the crowd by promising he’ll continue to block President Obama’s nominee from filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Grassley did ont mention Trump, but he told the crowd electing Clinton would ensure a “third term” for Obama policies. Grassley said “Maybe makes the difference about whether or not we’re going to continue to enjoy the consetitutional democracy that you have.” Iowa G-O-P chairman Jeff Kaufmann says ‘bruises” within the party are healing.

“We’re never going to have 100 percent unity,” Kaufmann aid. “We didn’t have unity for Ronald Reagan in 1980. That was a long, long process as well. We are a lot further ahead than I thought we would be at this point.” According to Kaufmann, Republicans are coming around to the idea that Trump is “one heck of a lot better” than Clinton.
Sixty-eight-year-old Tom Hill of Fairfax is a retired union member who has attended 11 Iowa DEMOCRATIC Party state conventions.

“I changed over my party to Republican because I liked what Trump had to say, because there’s some damn change needed and he’s going to give it,” Hill says. Hill isn’t happy that so many Ted Cruz backers from Iowa have been elected as delegates to the Republican National Convention. “They snow-stormed whole this thing all the way through,” Hill says. “…They didn’t give trump his fair share of delegates. They shafted him.” However, all those Cruz backers will NOT be able to vote for Cruz at the Repubkican National Convention.

New Iowa G-O-P rules spell out how the 30 delegates at the convention MUST vote, based on the outcome of the Iowa Caucuses. That means Cruz will get eight delegate votes from Iowa and Trump will get seven. Marco Rubio, who finished third in Iowa, will also get seven. Ben Carson, the fourth place finisher, will get three. Then
Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul and John Kasich will each get one delegate vote from Iowa.

(Radio Iowa)

(Update) 1 man in custody following weapon fire in Adair

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May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our earlier report, authorities say one person is in custody following an altercation that led to shots fired early Sunday morning, in Adair. Following an investigation, 21-year old Keith Franklin, of Florissant, Missouri, was arrested on charges of Intimidation With a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Reckless Use of a Firearm, Disorderly Conduct, and Public Intoxication.

Keith Franklin

Keith Franklin

His arrest followed an investigation into fight in progress that took place at around 1:33-a.m. at 607 Stuart Street, in Adair. Authorities say alcohol was involved in the disturbance. Two men identified as Keith Franklin and Shawn Conn were asked to leave the home, but they refused. After police were called, both men left the home, with two shots being fired soon after. One of the shots was directed toward the residence, the other was fired into the air down the street.

Both men were arrested at around 2:05-a.m.  Shell casings from the gun were found behind the residence and Deputies found two shell casings and one bullet still intact that was rejected from the firearm.

Keith Franklin is being held in the Adair County Jail on $10,000 bond. Conn was released and no charges filed.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Deputies from Cass, Audubon, Guthrie and Shelby Counties. And the Iowa State Patrol.

DAVID C. LUND, 73, of Audubon (Svcs. 5/23/16)

Obituaries

May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DAVID C. LUND, 73, of Audubon, died Friday, May 20th, at home. Funeral services for DAVID LUND will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, May 23rd, at the Kessler Funeral Home, in Audubon.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery, south of Audubon.

DAVID LUND is survived by:

His daughter – Crystal Lonneberg, of New York City, NY.

His sisters – Ann (Larry) McDonald, of Chillicothe, MO., & Judy (Roger) Malmberg, of Audubon.

Other relatives, and many friends.

Central IA woman arrested in Adams County

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May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Central Iowa was arrested Saturday evening in Adams County for driving under the influence. Sheriff’s officials say deputies arrested 60-year old Karla Colleen Kuhn of Grimes, following a traffic stop at Highway 148 and 220th Street, in Corning. Her vehicle was pulled over after Adams County Dispatch received a call from a motorist with regard to a car that had crossed the center line and nearly struck oncoming traffic.

Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from Kuhn and subsequently placed her under arrested on an OWI charge. She was taken to the Adams County Jail, where bond was set at $2,000.

Cardinals blast 3 homers, Leake shuts down Diamondbacks 6-2

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May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jedd Gyorko, Matt Adams and Yadier Molina homered and Mike Leake pitched seven scoreless innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday. Leake (3-3) retired eight straight between the second and fourth innings and battled back from a 3-0 count to strike out Chris Owings in the fifth to help thwart the Diamondbacks’ best scoring opportunity against him.

It was Leake’s third straight win and first at home since signing with the Cardinals as a free agent this offseason. During that span, Leake has a 0.85 ERA. Leake even showed off at the plate with a double to left in the sixth. The righty also made a nice barehanded play to throw out Rickie Weeks Jr. at first in the seventh.

Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (2-3) battled through five innings but took the loss.

2 arrested after shots fired incident in Adair Sunday morning

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May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Numerous law enforcement agencies converged on Adair early this (Sunday) morning, following a report of shots fired and a man with a gun walking down the street. Deputies from Adair, Cass, Audubon and Guthrie Counties had responded to the incident that allegedly occurred at or near 607 Stuart Street, and which was broadcast to law enforcement agencies at around 1:33-a.m.

Just after 2-a.m, two males, one white, the other dark-skinned, were taken into custody. According to scanner traffic, one of the men had allegedly fired a .40-caliber Smith and Wesson during the incident. Shell casings were located behind the residence, along with other evidence. Additional shell casings were located in front of 508 Stuart Street.

No injuries were reported. Additional details are currently not available.

Iowa woman pleads guilty to hitting 2 people while drunk

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May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Sioux City woman has pleaded guilty to hitting two pedestrians with her pickup while she was drunk behind the wheel. The Sioux City Journal reports that 32-year-old Kayla Decora entered the plea Thursday to third-offense operating while intoxicated, a felony, and two counts of misdemeanor aggravated assault.

According to a plea agreement, Decora will receive a five-year suspended prison sentence and be placed on probation for two years while she receives inpatient substance abuse treatment. Her driver’s license also will be suspended for six years, and she must pay restitution to her victims. Decora was ordered to remain jailed until sentencing, which has yet to be scheduled.

Court documents say Decora intentionally struck the two pedestrians on April 12, causing injuries that were not life-threatening.

Minor injuries during Fremont County accident, 1 arrested

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May 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Saturday, took a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 2 and Interstate 29.

Alan Campbell

Alan Campbell

52-year old Alan Campbell, of Thurman, was driving a 2005 Dodge 2500 eastbound on Highway 2 when a tractor trailer exited onto Highway 2 from the northbound Interstate 29 off-ramp. Campbell attempted to turn left onto the northbound on-ramp of Interstate 29 around the tractor trailer, when he struck 2006 Chevrolet Traverse being operated by 28-year old Kevin Walters,of Nebraska City.

A passenger in Walters vehicle suffered minor injuries. Campbell was arrested for Failure to Yield upon a Left Turn, and Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense. He was taken to the Fremont County Jail and later released on $2,000 bond.

2016 State Track Final Boys Team Standings

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May 21st, 2016 by admin

 Men - 1A - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored           
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    1) Lisbon                      52        2) Jesup                      40
    3) Audubon                     38        4) Mount Ayr                  34
    5) Lawton-Bronson              29        6) Nishnabotna                26
    7) Nwood-Kensett               24        8) Bishop Garrigan            22
    9) Hudson                      21        9) Highland, R                21
   11) Manson NW Web               18       11) Colo-Nesco                 18
   11) St. Albert, CB              18       14) Cent Lyon, RR              16
   14) North Union                 16       14) WACO, Waylnd               16
   14) Lone Tree                   16       18) Belmond-Klemme             15
   18) Newell-Fonda                15       20) AGWSR                      14
   21) South O'Brien, P            11       21) Stanton                    11
   21) Winfield-Mt. U              11       24) Whiting                    10
   24) St. Edmond, FD              10       24) C-Wheatland                10
   24) CR-Bayard                   10       24) Lynnville-Sully            10
   24) HM-Sanborn                  10       24) Bellevue                   10
   24) Woodbine                    10       24) Ridge View                 10
   33) George-Little Rk             9       34) Nodaway Vall                8
   34) N Mahaska, NS                8       34) Boyer Valley                8
   37) Montezuma                    7       37) Wapsie Val, F               7
   39) Colfax-Mingo                 6       39) B-G-M, Brook                6
   41) N Linn, TM                   5       41) Central Decatur             5
   41) Bedford                      5       44) HLV, Victor                 4
   44) Grand View Christ            4       46) Marquette Cath              3
   46) Dunkerton                    3       46) Clayton Ridge               3
   46) Springville                  3       46) IKM-Manning                 3
   46) Belle Plaine                 3       52) Edgewd-Colesburg            2
   52) Fremont-Mills                2       54) Kee, Lansing                1
   54) SE Warren, LC                1                                        

Men - 2A - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored              
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    1) W Burlington/ND             79        2) Monticello                 64.50
    3) KP-WC                       51        4) Dike-NH                    46   
    5) Apltn-Park                  36        6) West Branch                34   
    7) Madrid                      31        8) Regina, IC                 28   
    9) Northeast, GL               22       10) Treynor                    18   
   10) Albia                       18       12) Camanche                   16.50
   13) South Cent Cal              16       14) Clarinda                   15   
   15) Anamosa                     14       15) AHSTW                      14   
   17) Pekin                       13       18) Unity Chrst, OC            11   
   19) Kuemper Cath                10.50    20) Clear Lake                 10   
   20) Hinton                      10       20) Cascade, WD                10   
   23) Garner-Hay/Vent              8       23) Central Sprngs              8   
   25) Southeast Valley             7       25) W Christ, Hull              7   
   27) OA-BCIG                      6       27) Ogden                       6   
   27) Mid-Prairie, W               6       27) West Liberty                6   
   27) S Winn, Calmar               6       32) Alta/Aurelia                5   
   32) Lake Mills                   5       32) Cherokee, Wash              5   
   32) North Cedar, S               5       32) N Fayette Val               5   
   37) Davis County, B              4.50    38) Woodward Acad               4   
   38) Panorama, P                  4       38) Saint Ansgar                4   
   38) Beckman, D                   4       38) Mediapolis                  4   
   43) Sibley-Ocheyedan             3       43) East Sac County             3   
   43) E Marshall, L                3       43) Columbus, CJ                3   
   47) New Hampton                  2       47) Sheldon                     2   
   49) Clarke, O                    1       49) Denver                      1   
   49) MO Valley                    1       49) South Hardin                1   
   49) Forest City                  1       49) Waukon                      1   
   49) West Central                 1       49) S Hamilton, J               1
Men - 3A - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored           
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    1) Pella                       62        2) Vinton-Shellbrg            56
    3) SB-Luton                    47        4) Mt Vernon                  45
    5) Boone                       41        6) Center Point               40
    7) Estherville-LC              33        8) Marion                     29
    9) DC-Grimes                   26       10) North Polk, A              21
   11) Fairfield                   20       12) Oskaloosa                  18
   12) Algona                      18       12) Carlisle                   18
   15) Spirit Lake                 17       16) Xavier, CR                 15
   17) Solon                       14       17) Grinnell                   14
   17) Assumption                  14       17) Benton Comm                14
   21) Glenwood                    13       22) Williamsburg               12
   23) Mt Pleasant                 11       23) Wahlert, Dub               11
   23) Atlantic                    11       26) Spencer                    10
   27) Winterset                    9       28) Crestwood                   7
   29) Harlan                       6       29) Charles City                6
   29) Denison-Schlswg              6       32) Ia Falls-Alden              5
   32) Storm Lake                   5       34) Decorah                     4
   34) Greene County                4       34) Clear Crk-Amana             4
   37) Waverly-SR                   3       37) Ballard                     3
   39) Gilbert                      2       39) LeMars                      2
   39) Bishop Heelan                2       42) Central DeWitt              1
   42) Carroll                      1
                       Men - 4A - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored              
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    1) Prairie, CR                 87        2) Cedar Falls                70   
    3) CR Kennedy                  63        4) Dowling C, WDM             61.50
    5) Waukee                      42        6) CR Washington              35   
    7) Valley, WDM                 31        8) SC, East                   27   
    9) Bettendorf                  23        9) Ames                       23   
   11) Pleasant Valley             20       12) DUB Senior                 19   
   13) Indianola                   18       13) Lewis Central              18   
   15) Urbandale                   17       15) WAT West                   17   
   17) Linn-Mar                    16       18) Epworth, WD                15   
   18) Johnston                    15       18) IC, West                   15   
   21) DVPT, North                 11       22) SE Polk                    10   
   23) IC, City High                9       24) Ankeny                      8   
   24) Clinton                      8       26) DVPT, Central               6   
   27) SC, North                    5.50    28) Muscatine                   5   
   29) DUB Hempstead                3       30) DSM Lincoln                 1   
   30) CR Jefferson                 1