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Bluffs man faces another 1st degree robbery charge

News

October 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office says it will charge a Council Bluffs man  with the first-degree robbery of a Kum & Go convenience store, that’s in addition to a felony charge for allegedly robbing the same store earlier this summer. According to the Daily NonPareil, while awaiting trial for an armed robbery on Sept. 23rd at the Kum & Go at 154 Bennett Ave, Justin Dilley was served with an arrest warrant for a robbery on June 24 at the same convenience store.

On Sept. 23rd, Dilley allegedly robbed the Kum & Go of an undisclosed amount of cash and fled to an apartment at 136 Bennett Ave. Council Bluffs police officers found Dilley at the residence, and during a search found the cash and a four-inch knife, which police believe was used in the robbery. Later that night, Dilley admitted to also robbing the store on June 24. An investigation then led to the second charge of first-degree robbery, which is a Class B felony.

Dilley remains held in the Pottawattamie County Jail on $25,000 bond.

NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA, 10/1/15

Weather

October 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

332 AM CDT THU OCT 1 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLEAR. NORTHEAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. EAST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE UPPER 30S. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

FRIDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW AROUND 40. EAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S.

 

Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., Oct. 1st 2015

News

October 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) — Three people have been charged in connection with a fight and shooting that injured a high school principal. The Mills County Attorney’s Office says 42-year-old Hurl Beechum, 18-year-old Denver Cook and 21-year-old Colton McDaniel face different charges following Sunday’s altercation in Glenwood. Cook and McDaniel are accused of attacking Glenwood Community High School Principal Richard Hutchinson, and Beechum is accused of shooting McDaniel.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A disbarred attorney and former police officer has pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit currency to an undercover agent. Federal prosecutors say 43-year-old Brian Stowe of Waverly entered his plea Wednesday in Cedar Rapids. Prosecutors say Stowe sold $900 in counterfeit currency for $250 in real currency to an undercover law enforcement agent in February.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A woman who was forced to find a new home for her dog is seeking to end Council Bluff’s 10-year-old ban on pit bulls. Shala Richardson started a petition which gathered about 700 signatures and is now in the hands of the City Council. Richardson was forced to place her dog, Stitch, with a family outside the city in July. The Daily Nonpareil reports council members will decide whether to keep or lift the ban.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John Kasich is ramping up his campaigning in Iowa. The Ohio governor spoke to more than 100 people at a town hall style meeting in Davenport on Wednesday. Kasich talked about balancing budgets and boasted about a recent video of him dancing at an event that was posted on YouTube.

Cardinals rout Pirates, clinch 3rd straight NL Central title

Sports

September 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals are back in a familiar spot: on top of the NL Central looking down at everyone else. Jason Heyward’s third-inning grand slam powered the Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday night, giving St. Louis its third straight division title and 11th since 1994.

This one may be among the most impressive. The Cardinals and assured themselves of the best record in the majors this season despite losing several stars to injury for long stretches. Heyward’s shot off Bobby LaFromboise, who replaced an ineffective Charlie Morton (9-9), gave St. Louis an early six-run lead. Tyler Lyons (3-1) had little trouble making it hold up as the Cardinals reached the 100-win plateau for the ninth time.

 

Chiefs get Sean Smith back, lose Phillip Gaines to torn ACL

Sports

September 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs got Sean Smith back from his three-game suspension on Wednesday, the same day they found out that fellow cornerback Phillip Gaines will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Smith was suspended for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy after getting arrested last year for drunken driving. That is normally a two-game suspension for first-time offenders, but Smith was given an extra game for crashing into a light post.

His return couldn’t come at a better time. Gaines had been playing in his place until Monday night in Green Bay, when he tore his ACL while defending a pass in the end zone. The Chiefs struggled to stop Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ passing offense after he left the game, losing 38-28.

Kansas City visits Cincinnati on Sunday.

 

Pirates top Cardinals 8-2 in Game 1 of doubleheader

Sports

September 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Cervelli hit his second career grand slam, Gerrit Cole pitched seven solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 in a doubleheader opener to put St. Louis’ NL Central title hopes on hold. The Cardinals’ magic number remained at two for their third straight division championship after the Pirates jumped on Michael Wacha (17-7).

Cervelli delivered the big blow, a shot to left field with the bases loaded in the fourth. Neil Walker also homered for the Pirates, who moved within three games of St. Louis for first and inched closer to homefield advantage in next week’s wild-card game.

Cole (19-8) allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings in likely his final regular-season start.

 

USDA: Pig virus that struck US similar to China strain

Ag/Outdoor

September 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal agriculture officials say the virus that killed more than 8 million baby pigs in 2013 and 2014 likely came into the United States on reusable tote bags used in international trade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also said Wednesday that the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus closely matched one found in China in 2012. The virus killed nearly 10 percent of the nation’s hog population, reducing pork supplies and causing record prices last year.

Investigators determined the woven, plastic-fiber bags were the most logical source of entry into the country. The bags carry between 1,000 pounds and 3,000 pounds of bulk items from foreign countries, including soybeans, pet food and feed. They often were not cleaned between uses.

New policies have since changed how animal feed products are handled.

 

Items valued at over $12,700 stolen from bldg. in Lorimor

News

September 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a Winterset man reported today (Wednesday), someone stolen more than $12,730 worth of items from a building he owns in Lorimor. The theft occurred sometime between 5-p.m. Sept. 22nd and 10-a.m. today (Wed.).

The items taken include: A vibrating compactor; Mathews compound bow; Ammunition; A 4000 BTU heater; KLX dirt bike; Suzuki LT5 4 wheeler; RM 50 dirt bike; A welder; A generator; An RM250 dirt bike, and miscellaneous tools.

If you have any information about the theft, contact the Union County Sheriff’s Dept.

3 men charged in Glenwood shooting incident

News

September 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Attorney’s Office said Wednesday, that three individuals have been charged in connection with the shooting that occurred on September 27th, 2015 in Glenwood, Iowa. 18-year old Denver Cook, of Glenwood, has been charged with Willful lnjury, a class “C” felony, and Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor. 22-year old Colton McDaniel, of Glenwood, has been charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor.

42-year old Hurl Beechum, III, of Queen Creek, Arizona, has been charged with Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, a class “C” felony; Willful Injury, a class “D” felony; Going Armed with Intent, a class “D” felony; and two counts of Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor.

Denver Cook

Denver Cook

Colton McDaniel

Colton McDaniel

Earlier, investigators had said six people were walking near 209 North Myrtle Street in Glenwood, the residence of Glenwood High School Principal Richard Hutchinson. One of the individuals walking — a juvenile — was on the phone and uttered a racial slur. Hutchinson approached the group to reprimand them for the use of the slur and an altercation began.

During the altercation, Cook allegedly punched Hutchinson in the face, leaving him unconscious. Hutchinson’s step-son Hurl Beechum III, allegedly brandished a gun and shot McDaniel, twice, once in the left thigh, and once in the right ankle.

The Attorney’s Office says a class “C” felony is punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine of at least $1,000.00 but not more than $10,000.00 A class “D” felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of at least $750 but not more than $7.500.00. An aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of at least $625.00 but not more than $6,250.00. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by up to up to one year in jail and a fine of at least $315.00 but not more than $1,875.

JERIE DEE OBRECHT, 65, of Harlan (Svcs. 10/3/15)

Obituaries

September 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

JERIE DEE OBRECHT, 65, of Harlan, died Wed., Sept. 30th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Funeral services for JERIE DEE OBRECHT will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Oct. 3rd, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.

There is no visitation or burial.

JERIE DEE OBRECHT is survived by:

Her husband – Dave Obrecht, of Harlan.

Her sons – Michael (Rhonda) Farmer, of Roxboro, NC; Robert Farmer (& Amreen Khan), of Bloomington Normal, IL; and Josh (Ilene) Obrecht, of Ames.

Her sister – Leann Grabowski, of Lodi, WI.

Her brothers – Jack (Glenda) Schilling, and Jim (Nancy) Schilling, all of Sidney, NE.

and 4 grandchildren.