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Garcia throws 3 smooth innings before trouble against Braves

Sports

March 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Jaime Garcia cruised through three innings before allowing four runs on four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals blew a three-run lead before playing to an 8-8 tie with the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Kolten Wong and Jedd Gyorko both drove in runs as the Cardinals took a quick 3-0 lead off Braves starter Jhoulys Chacin, who gave up three runs on eight hits in three innings pitched.

Garcia allowed just a hit through his first three innings, but after a lead-off single by Ozzie Albies and walk to Jeff Francoeur, Hector Olivera and Gordon Beckham both drove in runs. Ryan Lavarnway hit a two-run double for the Braves’ 4-3 lead in the fourth. The Braves had a four-run eighth behind a two-RBI double by Jace Peterson to regain the lead. Carlos Peguero hit a pinch-hit solo homer in the ninth to tie the game.

 

Top-seeded Kansas opens tournament play vs. Austin Peay

Sports

March 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Top-ranked Kansas was the best team in arguably the best league in America. The Jayhawks (30-4), winners of the Big 12’s regular season and tournament titles, open NCAA Tournament play Thursday (today) in Des Moines, against Austin Peay (18-17) as the Number 1 seed in the South Region.

But after second-round losses in each of its last two tournaments as a Number 2 seed, Kansas is more focused on the first weekend than the Final Four. They face a Governors team that made a school-record 16 3-pointers to beat UT-Martin in the Ohio Valley Conference tourney to clinch its first NCAA bid in eight years.

3rd man arrested in connection w/March 7th murder in Council Bluffs

News

March 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Council Bluffs said late Wednesday night that they have arrested a man wanted in connection with a March 7th murder, but are still looking for a woman who is a person of interest in the case. At Around 4-p.m. Wednesday, Detectives with the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, located 30-year old Markis Davis, of Council Bluffs, in 3500 block of West Broadway in Council Bluffs. The man had been considered armed and dangerous.

Davis was taken into custody without incident and brought to the Criminal Investigation Division where he was interviewed. Upon the conclusion of the interview, Davis was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections and booked on the charges of 1st Degree Murder, Attempted Murder and 1st Degree Robbery. Two other men were arrested within hours of the March 7th murder of 22-year old Anthony J. Walker, and the attempted murder of another man inside a Council Bluffs home.

Authorities however, are still looking for 22-year old Rachel Lewis, of Council Bluffs, and are again asking for the public’s help in locating her for questioning in the continuing investigation. Anyone with any information on her location may contact Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.

Rachel Lewis

Rachel Lewis

Markis Davis

Markis Davis

Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., March 17th 2016

News

March 17th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

COUNCIL BLUFFS – Police have located a third suspect wanted in connection with a March 7th murder and attempted murder. A female “person of interest” remains missing and is wanted for questioning.

COUNCIL BLUFFS – Authorities have arrested the a man in connection with the murder of two women whose bodies were found Wed. morning in their home. The women were the mans’ mother and grandmother.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The head of a House legislative committee said Wednesday he intends to introduce legislation that would strengthen oversight of boarding schools in Iowa that are able to operate with little state regulation. Representative Bobby Kaufmann, a Wilton Republican and chairman of the House Government Oversight Committee, says the bill is in response to abuse allegations at the now-closed Midwest Academy in Keokuk.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A panel of state budget experts has maintained its earlier projection on Iowa’s revenue for the current fiscal year, but a state official says revenue for the upcoming year is lower than expected. The three-member Revenue Estimating Conference said Wednesday it predicts the state will take in about $7.04 billion for the fiscal year that began last July.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A Dubuque radio DJ is being credited for helping alert sleeping college students to an early morning residence hall fire. KCRG-TV reports WVRE DJ Josh Crowell noticed flames coming from the top of Visitation Hall on the Loras College campus early Wednesday. Crowell, who usually arrives at work between 4:30 and 5 a.m., called 911 and ran inside the building to wake up students.

Atlantic City Council approves 2016 Street & Alley improvement project; Mayor warns about cracking down on “crotch rockets”

News

March 16th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council, Wednesday evening, approved an Engineering Agreement with Snyder and Associates Engineers, for the City’s 2016 Street and Alley Improvement Project. The total cost of the projects is estimated at $1.4-million. It will be paid for in-part, through bonds and as a transfer from the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) fund. Any surplus funds will be directed to handle change orders, and anything remaining from that point will be moved into the 2017 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Fund, to reduce future bonding needs and save interest costs.

In other business, Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones said persons who ride high speed motorcycles , or “crotch rockets,” as they are commonly called, need to be aware they won’t be getting away with warnings like they did last year, for racing through and around town. Often times last summer, those “bikes,” as Jones referred to them, can be heard all the way across town.

The Mayor said citizens are concerned for about the noise and public safety. He said he’s spoken with Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green and Lt. Dave Erickson, and even to a couple of the speed racers themselves, and is warning those and other such motorcycle enthusiasts, that “There are not going to be a lot of special favors this year,” (such as verbal or written warnings). Jones says “They’re fair game, [for tickets, but] we don’t want them getting hurt in town, on a bike,” either.

Jones also spoke about disparaging comments being made around town, in the paper and elsewhere, about the Atlantic High School, especially in light of the recent sports losses, and in-fighting among School Board members. He said “All I hear is negative stuff…but the last month or month and a-half, the Archery Club did a great job, the Swim Team did a tremendous job again. The basketball team [did well],” and last weekend’s play was well received. Jones said performing in that way inspires confidence and is very good for them.” He added that while other districts are cutting their arts programs, “There’s things that are happening up there at the high school that somebody’s doing something right…a lot of good things are happening up there.”

Wendy Richter files nomination papers for Cass Co. Auditor

News

March 16th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Long-time Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman will face a challenge for his post in the June 7th Primary election. On Wednesday, Atlantic resident Wendy Richter filed her nomination papers seeking the Republican party vote. Sunderman is also a Republican. With Richter throwing her hat into the ring, there are now four Republican races to watch on June 7th, in Cass County.

Two men, incumbent Frank Waters, of Cumberlan and J. Ford Lillard are running for the District 5 seat on the Cass County Board of Supervisors. Republicans Steve Baier and Barry Moore, of Griswold, and Todd Hansen, of Atlantic, are all in the running for the District 4 Supervisor’s seat, and Republicans Steve Green, Dave Jones and Dale Retallic, all of Atlantic, are running in District 1.

No one has filed papers to run against Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren, and no Democrats have filed to run for any of the open seats. The deadline to file nomination papers with the required number of signatures, is March 30th.

Bluffs man arrested for 2 counts of Murder in the 1st degree for Wed. shooting

News

March 16th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs early Wednesday afternoon interviewed a person of interest in connection with the death of two people found shot to death in a home, and later arrested 30-year old Michael Dieckmann, of Council Bluffs, on two counts of Murder in the 1st degree.

Authorities say Dieckmann allegedly shot to death his mother, 63-year old Jacqueline Dieckmann and his grandmother, 91-year old Illa Pfeiffer at their home located at 620 Grace Street. The women’s bodies were found at around 10-a.m. by a family member.

Michael Dieckmann

Michael Dieckmann

Michael Dieckmann  was being held in the Pottawattamie County jail on $1-million bond. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

MARJORIE EDNA MAUPIN, 84, of Harlan (Svcs. 03-21-2016)

Obituaries

March 16th, 2016 by admin

MARJORIE EDNA MAUPIN, 84, of Harlan died Tuesday, March 15th at her residence.  Funeral services for MARJORIE EDNA MAUPIN will be held Monday, March 21st at 11:00am at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 20th from 3:00pm-9:00pm at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.  Family will greet friends Monday, March 21st from 9:00am-11:00am prior to services at the church.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

MARJORIE EDNA MAUPIN is survived by:

Son: Grant Maupin of Waukee.

Daughters: Susan (Jon) Schmid of West Des Moines.  Julie Maupin of Monroe. LeaAnn Maupin of Attleboro, MA.

4 Grandchildren

3 Great-Grandchildren

BERNADINE GAER, 99, of Harlan (Svcs. 03-21-2016)

Obituaries

March 16th, 2016 by admin

BERNADINE GAER, 99, of Harlan died Tuesday, March 15h at Elm Crest Retirement Community.  Funeral services for BERNADINE GAER will be held Monday, March 21st at 10:30am at the First Baptist Church in Harlan.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 20th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

BERNADINE GAER is survived by:

Daughters: Arden Chapin of Brownville, NE.  Janice (Leo) Madsen of Audubon.

Son: Galen Gaer of Corley.

Sister: Jean Hemminger of Harlan

Brother: Donald Christensen of Harlan.

16 Grandchildren

38 Great-Grandchildren

12 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Crawford Co. Sheriff’s deputy cleared in shooting

News

March 16th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Investigators say a law officer acted appropriately in a shooting in western Iowa last week. Crawford County Attorney Roger Sailer has announced that Deputy Corey Utech has been cleared of any wrongdoing for his role in a shooting incident that occurred in Schleswig on March 9. Utech fired two shots, striking James Scott Champion two times in the torso, after Champion had fired a shotgun at officers. Sailer also stated that Champion will be charged with two counts of assault on a peace officer.

(Radio Iowa)