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Mills County Sheriff’s report (8/3/15)

News

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports five recent arrests. Three people were taken into custody last Friday (July 31st):

  • 31-year old Scott Anthony McDonald, of Mondamin, was arrested just before 3-a.m. on Highway 34 for Driving While Revoked and Failure to have SR-22 insurance. His bond was set at $2,000;
  • 37-year old Keith Ellis Coltrane, of Omaha, was arrested at around 1:20-a.m. Friday on Interstate 29. Coltrane was wanted on a Warrant for Probation Violation. His bond was set at $5,000.
  • And, arrested at around 12:30-a.m. Friday, also on I-29, was 39-year old Dena Marie Demare, who was also wanted on a warrant for Probation Violation. Her bond was set at $1,000.

On Saturday, Mills County deputies arrested 42-year old Brandi Ilene Berliew, of Glenwood, on charges that include Criminal Trespass and Driving Under Suspension. Her bond was set at $300. And at around 12:15-a.m. Saturday, 23-year old Molly Elizabeth Payne, of Elliott, was arrested for OWI/1st offense following an off-road vehicle, injury accident. Her bond was set at $1,000.

TILLIE TOBY CHRISTENSEN, 96, of Broken Arrow, OK, formerly of Audubon (8-4-2015)

Obituaries

August 3rd, 2015 by Jim Field

TILLIE TOBY CHRISTENSEN, 96, of Broken Arrow, OK, formerly of Audubon, died at St. Francis South Hospital South, in Broken Arrow, OK. Funeral Service for TILLIE TOBY CHRISTENSEN will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at 11:00 am at the Broken Arrow Seventh-day Adventist Church with burial Wednesday, August 5th at West Exira Cemetery in Exira, Iowa.
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Viewing will be 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 03, 2015 at Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Please visit Tillie’s online guest book at Christian-Gavlik.com

TILLIE TOBY CHRISTENSEN is survived by:

Daughters: Mrs. Barbara Calvert of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma & Mrs. Beverly Deardorff of Ottawa, Kansas

Sons: Paul Dean Christensen of Pasco, Washington & John Curtis Christensen of College Place Washington

17 grandchildren

25 great-grandchildren

7 great-great grandchildren

numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Elliott woman charged following UTV accident, Sunday

News

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) accident in Mills County early Sunday morning resulted in injuries to a Glenwood man. Sheriff’s officials say 23-year old Molly Payne, of Elliott, was driving a 2014 Polaris UTV northbound along a field entrance in the vicinity of 350th Street/Elderberry Avenue, when she made a sharp right turn into another field.

When the UTV rolled onto its passenger side at around 12:15-a.m., Corey Vestal, of Glenwood, who was in the right front (passenger) seat, suffered a pinned, broken arm. An unidentified rear seat passenger, complained of shoulder pain. Vestal was transported by Hastings Rescue to Creighton Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

Payne was tested for alcohol and charged with OWI/1st offense. Her bond was set at $1,000.

JEFF TIGGES, 49, of Defiance (Svcs. 8/8/15)

Obituaries

August 3rd, 2015 by Jim Field

JEFF TIGGES, 49, of Defiance died Monday, August 3rd, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial service for JEFF TIGGES will be celebrated 10-a.m., Saturday August 8th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Willey. Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home will be held from 5-until 8-pm Friday, with a sharing of memories at 8-pm.  Additional visitation will be held from 8-until 9-am Saturday, at Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll.

Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish cemetery.

Online condolences may be left for Jeff’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

JEFF TIGGES is survived by:

His son – Justin Tigges, of Council Bluffs.

His step-sons: Jesse McCullough, of Council Bluffs, and Jamie McCullough of Granger.

His siblings: Jackie Reineke, of Carroll; Bob Tigges, of Manning; Cheryl Greteman, of Carroll; Ken (Christy) Tigges, of Ankeny, and Kathy Riesberg, of Carrol.

Other relatives and many friends.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd

Trading Post

August 3rd, 2015 by admin

FOR SALE: Highboard dresser $30; antique drop leaf table $30; steam cleaner $20. 712-249-4487.

FOR SALE: Like new recliner $175; Wooen rocking chair $10; doll collection sell all for $100 or $1 each. 243-3806.

FOR SALE:  Hide a bed couch – queen size mattress, $100.  704 East 4th Atlantic.  249 4479.

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FOR SALE:  Solid oak coffee table and end tables, $75.  704 East 4th Atlantic, 249 4479.

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FOR SALE:  Wall mount for 40′ flat screen TV – never used, $20.  704 East 4th Atlantic, 249 4479.

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FOR SALE: 5 cords of firewood, ready to burn, wood is mixed variety – Red Elm, Oak, Elm, Walnut and Spruce. $60 per truck load, in the Lewis area – 402-506-2395.

Storm damage picture from Cass County EMA Director Mike Kennon

News, Weather

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Taken 10 miles south of Fontanelle. One mile south of the Adair-Adams Co. line. 110th and Sycamore. Referred to as “Williamson.”

Photo courtesy Mike Kennon

Photo courtesy Mike Kennon

Lewis man arrested on 2 charges Saturday

News

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports a Lewis man was arrested Saturday on a couple of charges. 22-year old Naser Jamal was taken into custody for Interference with Official Acts and on a Cass County warrant for Robbery in the 2nd Degree. He was booked into the Cass County Jail and held, pending a court appearance.

(12-p.m. News)

This is Your Nishna Valley 08-01-2015

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

August 3rd, 2015 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

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Backyard and Beyond 08-03-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 3rd, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Laura Olsen, Lead Teacher for 4-year-olds at Little Lambs Preschool in Atlantic, about how children learn.

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Heartbeat Today 08-03-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

August 3rd, 2015 by admin

Jim Field talks about dealing with warranties and service contracts.

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