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3 arrested in Adair County last week

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August 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports three people were arrested last Friday, Aug. 2nd. 39-year-old Sherrece Patricia Kilgore was arrested on a Union County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance/3rd or subsequent offense. She posted a $5,000 cash or surety bond.

At around 2:35-p.m. Friday, Adair County Deputies arrested 23-year-old Genevieve Lynn Williams, of Adair, for OWI/1st offense. Williams was arrested in an alley behind the Adair Fire Station, after Adair County Dispatch was notified about a car which had struck numerous items. The caller was able to get Williams’ vehicle to stop. Her Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC) at the Adair County Jail registered .170%, or slightly more than twice the legal limit. Williams was cited, and later released from custody.

And, at around 10:40-p.m., Friday, 32-year-old Kayla Dawn Herring, of Bridgewater, was arrested in Bridgewater, for Theft in the 4th Degree, for allegedly stealing a neighbor’s go-kart, and Driving Under Suspension, for allegedly driving the machine down the street before she had to push it to her home. Herring claimed she thought her neighbors had moved, and took the cart for safe keeping in-case the owners wanted it back. The go-kart owners told police they had not moved, still have property, and pay rent. They were simply out-of-town. Herring was released from the Adair County Jail on Saturday, after posting a $1,000 bond.

Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters Celebrates 40 Years at the Iowa State Fair

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August 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – This year (2024) marks a milestone for the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters with the celebration of its 40th anniversary grilling at the Iowa State Fair! Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) officials says, since 1984, the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters has became a beloved destination for fairgoers, offering high-quality beef dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. The Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters began its 40-year journey at the fair serving as an advocate for Iowa cattlemen and women and promoting the beef they raise. Comprised of 68 county cattlemen association and FFA groups bringing more than 1,600 volunteers each year, these passionate individuals are crucial in creating a memorable dining experience for fairgoers. These loyal cattle farmers serve nearly 90,000 customers annually and prepare roughly 28,000 lbs. of beef during the 11-day event.

For four decades, Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters has been dedicated to promoting and showcasing the best of Iowa’s beef industry. Commitment to quality and tradition has made them a staple at the Iowa State Fair. CBQ Manager Wayne Baumhover, says “One detail that makes us special is that we have something for everyone on our menu from the casual, on-the-go diner, to those interested in a true sit-down meal. Our menu has expanded and changed through the years, but one thing remains constant – it’s always about the beef.”

The Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters all-beef menu includes such favorites as Prime Rib, Taco Salad, Ribeye Steak Sandwich and the Hot Beef Sundae. Serving up mouthwatering meals is well-known amongst fairgoers, and their breakfast offerings are no exception. You can enjoy a hearty start to your day with their classic breakfast menu, featuring biscuits and gravy, brisket breakfast burrito, salt beef bagel and more. It’s the perfect way to fuel up for a day of fair fun.

Iowa cattlemen and women invite you to visit them at the Iowa State Fair to celebrate this special milestone. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone at the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters. Enjoy a delicious meal, learn more about the beef industry, and be a part of the 40th anniversary celebration. Visit the CBQ’s iconic location August 8 through August 18, 2024. Located north of the Horse Barn and east of the Walnut Center, look for the black steer on the roof.

Hours of operation are 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Breakfast is served daily until 10 AM. Learn more about the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters and find a full menu at www.cattlemensbeefquarters.com.

2 arrested on drug charges in Mills County

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August 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports six people were arrested on separate charges over the past week. Early today (Monday), 29-year-old Dakota John Allen, of Hastings, was arrested on Interstate 29, for Driving While Barred (Bond: $2,000). Sunday evening, 37-year-old Justin Lee Parson, of Pacific Junction, was arrested for Criminal Mischief 3rd/offense, Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Trespassing (Bond: $9,300).

Saturday afternoon, Mills County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 36-year-old Steven Wayne Wurtele, Jr., of Omaha, NE, on a Mills County warrant for failure to appear. Wurtele was taken into custody at the Pottawattamie County Jail, and was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.

Last Thursday, Mills County Deputies arrested 54-year-old William Joseph Cox, of Missouri Valley, on a Mills County warrant for two counts Contempt of Court. He was also arrested at the Pott. County Jail, and held without bond in the Mills County Jail. And, 30-year-old Patrick Clayton Giesting, of Malvern, was arrested Thursday night following a traffic stop on I-29 in Mills County. Giesting was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Bond: $300).

On July 30th, 18-year-old Hunter Travis Kaufman, of Thurman, was arrested at the Mils County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance (Bond: $1,000).

UI museum returns plundered artwork to Nigerian king

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August 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The University of Iowa’s Stanley Museum of Art has become the first North American institution to return artwork from its collection directly to the royal family of Benin in Nigeria. The two pieces are part of a group of thousands of artifacts, known as the Benin Bronzes, stolen from the kingdom during a British invasion in 1897. Peju Layiwola is a curator at the museum, who attended a ceremony at the royal palace in Benin City to return the art to the oba, or king, of Benin.

“The palace still exists. The lineage and the kings are still there,” Layiwola says, “and so going to the palace of the oba of Benin, to the very place that was sacked, that was plundered, is absolutely the right thing to do.” Cory Gundlach, the museum’s curator of African art, also attended the ceremony. “It’s very exciting for the Stanley Museum of Art to be a leader in this particular context,” Gundlach says, “and to develop a direct relationship with the royal family and the oba in particular.”

His Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, holds up the brass plaque presented to him by Dr. Cory Gundlach (right) during the restitution ceremony at the Royal Palace. (Photo courtesy Stanley Museum of Art)

The pieces that were returned included a brass plaque and a wooden altarpiece.

(contributed by Josie Fischels, Iowa Public Radio)

Elkin Named to Mannelly Award List

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August 5th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior Luke Elkin has been named to the 2024 preseason Mannelly Award Watch List. The award, created in 2019, recognizes the most outstanding long snapper in Division I football.

Elkin (6-foot-1, 228 pounds) has been Iowa’s long snapper the past three seasons. He earned the team’s Next Man In Award (special teams) as a freshman, Hayden Fry Award as a sophomore and Coaches Appreciation Award last season as a junior.

Elkin snapped for punter Tory Taylor, the Ray Guy Award recipient and consensus All-American in 2023, as well as placekicker Drew Stevens, a two-time Lou Groza Award semifinalist. He is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

The Mannelly Award is ‘a vehicle through which football’s unsung workhorses can bask in the glow of appreciation.’ Mannelly was considered one of the NFL’s best long-snappers during a 16-year career that he spent exclusively with the Chicago Bears from 1998-2013.

Elkin and the Hawkeyes kickoff the season against Illinois State on Aug. 31 inside a sold-out Kinnick Stadium beginning at 11 a.m. (CT).

HAWKEYES ON 2024 WATCH LISTS
* Sebastian Castro – Bronko Nagurski Trophy (D-POY) // Jim Thorpe Award (DB)
* Jay Higgins — Bronko Nagurski Trophy (D-POY) // Wuerffel Award (community service)
* Nick Jackson — Bronko Nagurski Trophy (D-POY)
* Logan Jones – Outland Trophy (OL)
* Drew Stevens – Lou Groza Award (PK)

Perkins On Ray Guy Award Watch List

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August 5th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State punter Tyler Perkins has been named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List, the Augusta Sports Council announced Friday. The award is annually given to the nation’s top punter.

An honorable mention All-Big 12 selection in 2023, Perkins averaged 44.3 yards per punt, the third-best single-season average in school history. He punted 61 times with 18 kicks over 50 yards and had 25 downed inside the 20-yard line.

The Norwalk, Ohio native was named the Ray Guy National Punter of the Week after averaging 43.8 yards per punt and dropping four of his five kicks inside the 20, with two of them also going at least 50 yards, against Ohio.

Perkins owned one of two 70-yard punts in the Big 12 last season. He enters 2024 with a career average of 43.4 yards per punt, tops in Iowa State history.

Tickets for the 2024 football season are on sale now with a slate that features Kansas State and a Homecoming showdown with Texas Tech as well as others. Fans can purchase season tickets for as low as $299, while mini-packs, single-game tickets and parking are also on sale.

The Cyclones open the season August 31 against 2023 FCS Playoff qualifier North Dakota.

Stevens Named to Groza Watch List

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August 5th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior kicker Drew Stevens has been named to the 2024 Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award Watch List, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced on Friday. In its 33rd season, the award recognizes the nation’s best place-kicker.

Stevens (6-foot, 205-pounds) was a semifinalist for the award in 2022 and 2023. He is the third Hawkeye to be a two-time Groza Award semifinalist; Nate Kaeding won the award in 2002 and was a finalist in 2003, while Mike Meyer was a semifinalist in 2011 and 2012.

Iowa has had a Groza Award semifinalist four of the last five seasons: Keith Duncan (2019), Caleb Shudak (2021) and Stevens (2022 and 2023).

The native of North Augusta, South Carolina, has converted 34-of-44 field goals and 43-of-44 PATs. Stevens’ 145 career points rank 22nd in school history heading into his junior season, and his 54-yard field goal against Northwestern as freshman ties for the seventh longest in program history.

The watch list highlights the 30 best returning kickers in the country. All FBS kickers remain eligible to be selected for weekly and postseason honors, with 20 semifinalists to be announced on Nov. 19, by the Groza Committee.

From this list, a panel of FBS head coaches, SIDs, media members, former Groza finalists, and current NFL kickers selects the top three finalists for the award, announced on Nov. 26. That same group then selects the national winner, who will be announced on Dec. 12 during the College Football Awards on ESPN.

The 33rd Annual Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award recognizes the three finalists during a celebration in Palm Beach County, culminating with a gala awards banquet on Dec. 9 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The award is named for NFL Hall of Fame kicker Lou Groza, who played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Groza won four NFL championships with Cleveland and was named league player of the year in 1954.

Stevens and the Hawkeyes kickoff the season against Illinois State on Aug. 31 at a sold-out Kinnick Stadium beginning at 11 a.m. (CT).

 

Creston Police report 8/5/24: 4 arrests

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August 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports there were four arrests that took place Friday evening through Sunday night. At around 10:30-p.m. Sunday, 33-year-old Anthony Roger Cross, of Creston, was arrested for Burglary in the 3rd Degree. He posted a $5,000 bond and was released from the Union County Jail. A little after 1-a.m., Sunday, Creston Police arrested 40-year-old Brian James Ferry, of Gowrie, for Driving While Suspended. He was cited at the scene and then released on a promise to appear in court.

At around 1:30-a.m. Saturday, Police in Creston arrested 31-year-old Kevin William Wessel, of Creston, for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree, Public Intoxication/1st offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Interference with Official Acts. Wessel was later released on a $1,200 bond.

And, at around 6:35-p.m. Friday, Ryan James Corder, of Storm Lake, was arrested for Theft in the 3rd Degree. Corder was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

Cass County Supervisors to act on VBP interest for CADCO’s RLF; EMS Advisory Council recommendation on Gen. Election ballot measure

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August 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors are set to meet at 9-a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6th in their Atlantic courthouse Board Room. On their agenda, is: Action on a resolution approving the use of Valley Business Park (VBP) interest for use by CADCO’s (Cass-Atlantic Development Corporation) Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to support local economic development; action on the EMS Advisory Council’s recommendation to place a Public Measure on the November General Election ballot, with regard to making Emergency Medical Services an essential service in Cass County, and an associated levy that supporters say will provide a revenue stream that is a dedicated county fund that can’t be redirected by politicians to less important needs.

The levy would not exceed 75-cents per $1,000 assessed property evaluation in Cass County, plus a 1% surtax upon the State individual income tax. Supporters say passage of the measure in November would allow cities, the hospital and county to reduce their respective tax levies, since they would no longer be funding EMS through their budgets, as is currently the case. The fund would pay for 24/7 paramedic service, and help to fund all the volunteer EMS departments in the County, with regard to operational expenses, training and equipment. The Cass County EMS Association, which is made up of EMS members from every town in the County, will set a budget and distribute funding.

The Cass County Supervisors will also discuss remaining ARPA request priorities, and hear reports from County Conservation Director Micah Lee (Quarterly report), as well as a monthly report from Cass County Community Services Director & Mental Health Advocate, Debbie Schuler. Engineer Trent Wolken will present his regular report to the Board, also.

See the full agenda below:

Montgomery County Supervisors to act on pipeline inspection services contract

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August 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County will hold their regular, weekly session on Tuesday (Aug. 6) beginning at 8:30-a.m.  On their agenda is action on approving the designation of Snyder and Associates, Inc., to serve as Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline inspector during construction of the carbon transport pipeline.

The full agenda is shown below: