The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports a Cass County man was arrested today (Tuesday) on a warrant for Theft in the 3rd Degree. 44-year old Stanley Oral Rossell, of Lewis, was taken into custody a little after midnight, and was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $2,000 bond.
A man from Cass County was sentenced Monday in Pottawattamie County District Court to a maximum of 10-years in prison on controlled substance violation charge, after pleading guilty in a plea deal that resulted in two other charges being dismissed. 32-year old Jacob Leary, of Atlantic, was found guilty by Judge James M. Richardson on the Possession of Methamphetamine charge. In exchange for his plea, the charges of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, were dismissed.
Leary was given credit for time served and fined $1,000. He also had his license revoked for 180 days. Leary and 32-year-old Randi Shafer, also of Atlantic, were arrested late last September, following a traffic stop in Pottawattamie County. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 16 grams of methamphetamine and syringes.
Shafer pleaded guilty to a similar charge in November. She was given credit for time served and placed on probation, but has since violated the terms of her probation and is scheduled to appear in court on March 30th for a probation hearing.
Forecasters say scattered showers and thunderstorms are in today’s (Tuesday) forecast for much of Iowa with the chance of severe weather this afternoon. That includes the possibility of hail, high winds and tornadoes. A High Wind Watch is posted for late today into tomorrow, according to Frank Boksa, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in metro Des Moines.
High Wind Watch for counties shaded in brownish-gold
Boksa says, “We’re going to see winds out of the north and they’re going to increase to 30 or 40 miles an hour sustained and we could see gusts of 60 miles an hour or higher.” While the calendar says spring is due to arrive this weekend, Iowa may be returning to winter weather later this week.
“Since we’re bringing in colder air, especially at night, temperatures will likely drop to cold enough to change that rain over to snow or at least a wintery mix of rain and snow,” Boksa says. “That’s what we’re expecting Thursday into Friday.”
(Radio Iowa)
An ATV accident in Harrison County Monday afternoon claimed the life of a woman, her unborn twins and resulted in injuries to her three-year old son. The Iowa State Patrol says 27-year old Jordan Muxfeldt, of Logan died in the crash that happened at around 1:25-p.m. as she and 3-year old Wade Muxfeldt were traveling north on Morgan Avenue, north of Highway 127.
Officials say for reasons unknown, the 2010 Polaris four-wheel ATV they were riding made a sudden, right turn, causing the machine to roll over. The woman and her child were thrown onto the pavement. Jordan Muxfeldt was flown by LifeNet helicopter to Creighton Hospital in Omaha, where she was pronounced dead. Wade Muxfeldt was transported by Logan Rescue to the hospital in Missouri Valley, and later transferred by helicopter to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
LaVon Eblen visits with CCHS Lab Director Mitch Wiley about the upcoming community blood draw event beginning March 30.
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2015-16 IGCA All-State Teams
1A
1st Team
Tori Hazard Janesville 11
Johanna Vaske Bishop Garrigan 12
Riley Kilbride Burlington Notre Dame 12
Mikayla Nachazel Springville 10
Shelby Reicks Turkey Valley 11
Madie Sorenson Adair-Casey 10
Rachel Mercer Kingsley-Pierson 11
Hattie Davidson Northwood-Kensett 12
2nd Team
Carleigh Paup Paton Churdan 12
Kelcie Shields Mount Ayr 11
Callie Calfee Bedford 12
Erin Gerke Newell Fonda 11
Alecia Kimball Dunkerton 12
Sarah Dreckman MMC (Marcus) 12
Autumn McDanel Moravia 12
Emma Staudt Rockford 11
3rd Team
Sophia Peppers Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 10
Katie Hall Grand View Christian 12
Megan Wagaman Springville 12
Madison Gonseth Murray 12
Brenna Lanser Lynnville-Sully 11
Reagan Shockley Hartley-Melvin 12
Kendall Brown Moravia 12
Ashley Schwartzhoff Kee, Lansing 10
1A Coach of the Year,Nate Sanderson, Springville
2A
1st Team
Gracey Griglione I-35 (Truro) 11
Anna Kiel Unity Christian 12
Kailey Burke Hinton 12
Ashtyn Veerbeek Western Christian 10
Mary Crompton Regina, Iowa City 10
Faith Troshynski Manson-NW Webster 12
Beth Atwood Pekin (Packwood) 12
Katie Lindeman Grundy Center 12
2nd Team
Chanda Zomermaand Unity Christian 12
Megan Peschong Okoboji-Milford 12
Morgan Boer North Linn 12
Mackenzie Roberts Van Meter 11
Kaira Moss Western Christian 12
Taylor Huber Alburnett 12
Raegan Boothe Central Decatur 11
Karlie Taylor Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 12
3rd Team
Maria Gonzalez West Hancock 12
Alyssa Carley St. Albert 12
Paige Beacom St. Albert 12
Hanna Risse Wapsie Valley 11
Kia Rasmussen IKM-Manning 10
Kelsey Hora Highland, Riverside 11
Madelyn Deitchler Treynor 10
Kenzie Cunard Logan-Magnolia 10
2A Coach of the Year, Jay Schuiteman, Unity Christian
3A
1st Team
Elle Ruffridge Pocahontas Area 11
Arika Wooldridge Center Point-Urbana 12
Kaely Hummel Cherokee, Washington 12
Lexy Koudelka Nevada 10
Kati Cassabaum Nevada 12
Ellie Friesen Osage 10
Kaitlyn Volesky Mount Vernon 11
Mackenzie Rogers Mediapolis 10
2nd Team
Allie Wooldridge Center Point-Urbana 10
Jordan Prantner Hampton-Dumont 12
Faith Meyer Pocahontas Area 11
Grace Meyer Pocahontas Area 11
Lexi Toering Sioux Center 10
Emily Snelling Clear Lake 11
Gabby Reyerson West Marshall, State Center 12
Logan Ehlers Shenandoah 11
3rd Team
Jasmine Harris Assumption, Davenport 11
Payton Slaughter Cherokee, Washington 9
Kaeli Block Union, La Porte City 11
Ali Butters Mid-Prairie, Wellman 11
Breana Schuiteman MOC-Floyd Valley 12
Abby Stephenson Nevada 11
Avery Terwilliger Humboldt 11
Cassie Chubb Saydel 12
3A Coach of the Year, Robert Maske, Pocahontas Area
4A
1st Team
Gabie Doud Ballard 12
Taylor Frederick Harlan 12
Megan Maahs Epworth, Western Dubuque 12
Agatha Beier Carlisle 11
Katie Vander Molen Pella 11
Makenzie Meyer Mason City 12
Sienna Durr Grinnell 10
Amanda Brainerd Central Clinton, DeWitt 12
2nd Team
Karli Rucker Eldridge, North Scott 11
Jordyn Moser Harlan 12
Amber Nicole Buch Fairfield 10
Maegan Holt Lewis Central 10
Chloe Rice Marion 10
Katie Harken Waverly-Shell Rock 11
Tori Van Velzen Norwalk 12
McKenna Andersen Xavier, Cedar Rapids 12
3rd Team
Keely Petzenhauser Spencer 10
Samantha Fritz Fairfield 11
Taylor Schuring Decorah 12
Kiara Bradley Pella 12
Charlotte Flynn Wahlert, Dubuque 12
Payton Draper Waverly-Shell Rock 11
MaKenzie Pezley Keokuk 11
Caitlynne Shadle Boone 10
4A Coach of the Year: Curt Klaahsen, Mason City
5A
1st Team
Amanda Ollinger Linn-Mar, Marion 12
Lela Sellers Cedar Rapids Kennedy 12
Becca Hittner Dowling Catholic 12
Ashley Joens Iowa City High 10
Grace Berg Indianola 10
Taryn Knuth Johnston 11
Tasha Vipond Ankeny Centennial 12
Carlie Littlefield Waukee 11
2nd Team
Jinaya Houston Davenport North 11
Rachel Hinders Johnston 12
Chrislyn Carr Davenport West 10
Emma Gerdes Cedar Falls 12
Reilly Jacobson Waukee 12
Hannah Fuller West Des Moines Valley 11
Courtney Joens Iowa City High 12
Jacionna Stowers Davenport North 11
3rd Team
Elle Brown Johnston 12
Casey Stuart Southeast Polk 12
Ellie Spelhaug Pleasant Valley 10
Maggie McGraw Indianola 9
Zoe Young West Des Moines Valley 9
Paige Bradford Davenport North 10
Sydney Wycoff Ankeny Centennial 10
Sierra Mitchell Southeast Polk 11
5A Coach of the Year: Scott De Jong, Ankeny Centennial
JESSICA LEE ROBERTS, 32, of Omaha, died Feb. 11th after a long battle with breast cancer. A Celebration of Life service for JESSICA ROBERTS will be held 2-p.m. Sat., March 19th, at the 1st Presbyterian Church, in Greenfield. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Jessica Roberts Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.
JESSICA ROBERTS is survived by:
Her daughter – Jenna.
Her mother – Ann Roberts.
Her sisters – Carolyn Roberts and Stephanie Watson.
Her nieces, brothers-in-law, other relatives & friends.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Sioux City is considering an ordinance amendment that would prohibit the use of BB and pellet guns. The Sioux City Journal reports that the City Council voted 3-2 on Monday to approve a first reading of the amendment. City Attorney Nicole Jensen says the change follows a national trend to restrict the public use of simulated guns. The punishment for breaking the ordinance would be a misdemeanor charge.
Police Chief Doug Young says he wants air rifles and some projectile devices outlawed so that police don’t mistake them for deadly weapons and shoot at suspects. Councilman Pete Groetken, a former police officer, supported the proposal, saying it would prevent a tragedy someday. Mayor Bob Scott and Councilman Keith Radig voted against the ordinance, saying enforcement could be difficult.
The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Wednesday morning, will receive a request from the Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department and Members of the Parks Board, for financial support in advance of an application for a CAT (Community Attraction and Tourism) grant. The grant application is for funds needed for the next phase of improvements at the Schildberg Recreation Area. The Supervisors are expected to act on pledging up to $40,000 as a grant match from the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenues.
Earlier this month, the Atlantic City Council approved a request for $100,000 in support of the $360,000 grant application, which must be submitted to Vision Iowa by April 15th. The Parks and Rec Department must raise $180,000 in 50-percent matching funds in order for the Vision Iowa Board to consider the request for a CAT grant.
The Board of Supervisor’s meeting begins at 8:30-a.m., in their Board Room at the Cass County Courthouse.
LE MARS, Iowa (AP) – A San Diego-based alternative energy company has proposed building a $200 million wind farm in rural Plymouth County. County Zoning Administrator Alan Lucken says EDF Renewable Energy is interested in building the project between Le Mars and Kingsley. Company officials will meet with rural landowners this week to discuss the construction of about 100 windmills.
Lucken says the project is currently in the initial planning stage and that county officials haven’t entered any agreements. Private companies have pushed wind warms in rural Iowa in recent years, meaning that those counties have an increased property tax base. The proposed wind farm isn’t as large as O’Brien County’s Highland Wind Farm, which opened in Primghar in December 2015.
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