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Clarinda woman arrested for forgery and theft

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

Clarinda Police report that on Monday, August 24th at approximately 8:30 p.m. officers arrested 44-year-old Julie Kay Hillhouse of Clarinda on a valid warrant. The warrant alleged that Hillhouse committed six felony counts of forgery and theft at various businesses in Clarinda during the early part of August.

The warrant was issued after an investigation into the fraudulent activities. Hillhouse was arrested at her apartment located at the Parkview Apartment Complex, 1001 E. Main Street in Clarinda without incident. Hillhouse was booked into the Page County Jail on $5,000 bail pending an initial appearance before a magistrate.

Man convicted of murder in 2013 death of woman shot in 2011

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – A 54-year-old Iowa man has been convicted in the April 2013 death of a woman he shot nearly two years earlier.

A Pottawattamie County jury found Craig Finney guilty on Tuesday of second-degree murder.

He was convicted of shooting 48-year-old Patricia Harker, his former girlfriend, on June 17, 2011, during an incident at Harker’s home in Minden. She survived, and Finney later pleaded guilty to attempted murder. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Harker died on April 25, 2013. Prosecutors then filed first-degree murder charges against Finney, saying Harker died from complications caused by the gunshot wound.

The jury convicted Finney on the lesser charge of second-degree murder. He faces up to 50 years in prison when he’s sentenced on Oct. 6.

Backyard and Beyond 08-26-2015

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Atlantic Chamber Executive Director Ouida Wymer about the development of the Silver Cord program in conjunction with the Atlantic High School.

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Audubon man arrested Tuesday

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on Tuesday, August 25th of 30-year-old Adam Richard Graves of Audubon.  Graves was arrested around 8:30pm and charged with Interference with Official Acts and Resisting Arrest.  The charges stem from an incident at Graves residence in Audubon.  He was taken to the Audubon County Jail and held.  The Audubon Police Department assisted in the arrest.

2 arrested in Creston Tuesday

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

The Creston Police Department reports two arrests on Tuesday, August 25th.

At 11:12am 44-year-old Manuel Silva of Creston was arrested at the Law Enforcement Center on a Union County Warrant for 2 counts of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree.  He was released from the Union County Jail on a $20,000 bond.

At 6:05pm Tuesday 42-year-old Anthony Gross of Creston was arrested at 200 South Elm Street and charged with Public Intoxication 2nd Offense.  He is being held in the Union County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

Heartbeat Today 08-26-2015

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Micah Lee with Cass County Conservation about the potential for opening up the east side of the Turkey Creek Wildlife Area for public hunting.

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7AM Sportscast 08-26-2015

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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7AM Newscast 08-26-2015

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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Atlantic School Board candidate forum held

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

Members of the public and media gathered at the Atlantic High School Auditorium last night for a candidate forum of potential school board members in the upcoming elections.

7 candidates running for three open spots on the Atlantic School Board answered a number of questions from a media panel and the public. The seven candidates are: Doug Bierbaum, Alison Bruckner, Bob Drogo, Mark Foegen, Dennis Schwanke, Dr. Keith Swanson, and Jenny Williams.

Atlantic Junior Tori Krogh was part of the media panel at the event reporting for the school newspaper and is Secretary of the Student Council.  She said it was a great opportunity to hear more about the candidates and their ideas.  She also said she does see the impact of the concerns brought up by the public at the forum and encouraged students to get involved and make an impact as well.

UPDATE: Council Bluffs Police make arrest in Monday shooting

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August 26th, 2015 by admin

The Council Bluffs Police Department has made an arrest in connection with an early Monday shooting at the Walgreens store in Council Bluffs.  Officials released surveillance images of a man and SUV that were believed to be involved in the shooting on Tuesday and got a call that led to an arrest Tuesday night.

At 9:10pm the 911 center received information from a caller stating he had identified the suspect from the press release images.  After the tip officers located two suspects and their vehicle at 167 Glen Avenue in Council Bluffs.  Both suspects, one a juvenile and the other 23-year-old Joseph Lanckriet of Council Bluffs, were taken to the Criminal Investigation Division for questioning. After questioning all parties it was determined that Lanckriet was the driver and shooter and he was booked into corrections on a Intimadation with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent charge (A Class C Felony).  The juvenile is not currently being charged with a crime and was released.

The vehicle a 2002 black Mitsubishi and the suspected firearm used in the shooting, a .22 caliber handgun, were located at the residence.  Lanckriet is believed to have shot at 26-year-old Christopher McCurry of Omaha at 12:47am Monday morning in the Council Bluffs Walgreen’s parking lot and fled the scene.  McCurry was uninjured and was spoken to by officers just after the incident.

The Council Bluffs Police Department would like to thank the press and public for their cooperation in the investigation and helping the eventual arrest.