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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., Sept. 17th 2013

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September 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A second ethics complaint has been filed against an Iowa state senator by a former aide to Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann. The complaint alleges Milo Republican Kent Sorenson broke Senate rules by seeking payment for political work. Peter Waldron’s complaint says a Sorenson aide sought compensation from Ron Paul’s presidential campaign in exchange for Sorenson leaving the Bachmann campaign and endorsing Paul. Sorenson didn’t immediately respond to a phone message.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A former Des Moines youth pastor accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls will go to trial in November. Online court records indicate 27-year-old Ryan McKelvey’s trial is scheduled to begin Nov. 18. McKelvey is a former youth pastor at Heritage Assembly Church in Des Moines. Officers began investigating him after a girl and her parents reported an alleged sexual assault and say the investigation led to a second victim.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A Davenport man is charged with murder after family members agreed to have the victim’s body disinterred. The Quad-City Times reports 37-year-old Stephen Allan Boeding already was in jail when charged. Nothing seemed suspicious when 48-year-old Kevin E. O’Connell was found dead in his Davenport apartment June 6. But an anonymous source later told police O’Connell and Boeding had been drinking and O’Connell was choked to death. An autopsy eventually showed O’Connell was strangled. Court records didn’t list an attorney for Boeding.

KEOKUK, Iowa (AP) — Visitation will be held Thursday and funeral services are scheduled Friday for former Keokuk Mayor David Gudgel. DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers confirmed Gudgel died Saturday at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City at age 63. Current Mayor Tom Marion says Gudgel’s public service will serve as a legacy to future generations.

Rockwell City Police Officer died from gunshot wound to the chest

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An autopsy shows a Rockwell City police officer killed during a standoff died from a gunshot wound to his chest. Gerard Meyers, assistant director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, says Monday the wound to officer Jamie Buenting was in the upper chest-lower neck region. The 37-year-old Buenting was shot early Friday as he and other officers attempted to enter a house to arrest 32-year-old Corey Trott, who was wanted on an assault warrant.

The Des Moines Register reported a complaint filed with Calhoun County District Court says Buenting was a few feet from the house when Trott fired a single shot from a .233 caliber rifle. Trott surrendered to authorities hours later. Trott faces a first-degree murder charge.

Treynor H.S. Football Coach assaulted Friday night

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A victory by the Treynor High School Cardinals turned ugly last Friday night, after an angry parent allegedly assaulted Treynor High School football coach Steve Owens. According to the Daily NonPareil, the incident occurred at around 10:15 p.m., when Michael Beard, whose son plays for the team, grabbed Owens by the shirt and shoved him against a desk.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker told the paper Owens and an assistant coach were sitting in a high school classroom after the Cardinals defeated West Central Valley 27-26 in Treynor. Beard’s son entered the room to discuss his playing time in the game. Danker says Michael Beard entered shortly thereafter and yelling and complaining about his boy’s lack of playing time.

Danker says Michael Beard allegedly grabbed Owens by the shirt at his chest and shoved the football coach into a nearby desk. After the assistant coach yelled at Beard to stop, the man eventually left the room. Medical personnel transported Owens, who has a heart condition, to a Council Bluffs hospital as a precaution. He was treated and later released.

Deputies questioned Beard at his home and arrested him on suspicion of simple assault and disorderly conduct. He served time in jail over the weekend.

Macksburg man injured during motorcycle accident in Shelby County, Saturday

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Officials in Shelby County say a Madison County man was injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office reports 47 year old Jeffrey Murphy, of Macksburg, was traveling on County Road F-32 west of Highway 191 around 4:51-pm Saturday, when he lost control of the cycle. Murphy was transported to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan for treatment of minor injuries.

Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies along with Medivac Ambulance, Panama and Earling Fire and Rescue, all responded to the scene.

Clarinda Police Report

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports 2 people were arrested recently and a juvenile has been charged with indecent exposure. 45-year old Troy Lee Landess, of Clarinda, was arrested Sept. 3rd, on a Simple Misdemeanor Assault charge with domestic violence enhancement. Landess posted bond and was ordered to have no contact with his alleged victim. He’s scheduled to appear in court on October 9th.

On Sept. 8th, 21-year old Sierra Lynn Adkins, of Clarinda, was arrested on a warrant out of Atchinson, MO., charging her with various alleged drug offenses. Her case was transferred to authorities in Missouri on Sept, 10th. That same day, a 14-year old white male from Clarinda was charged with indecent exposure and distributing obscene or pornographic material to a minor. No other details were released.

Double Fatality accident reported in Harrison County Monday

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Two people were killed and another injured during a collision between a pickup and a semi hauling dynamite Monday morning, in northwestern Harrison County. The Iowa State Patrol was withholding the names of the victims, pending notification of relatives. The accident happened at around 6:50-a.m. on Interstate 29  near about a mile north of the Mondamin exit.

Officials say a 2000 GMC Sonoma pickup was traveling south on I-29 when it left the west side road. The driver over-corrected, sending the pickup into the center median and into the side of a northbound 2012 Kenworth semi. Following the collision, the pickup came to rest on the west shoulder of I-29 in the northbound lanes.  The semi came to rest in the east ditch. One person in each of the vehicles was killed. Another person in the semi was injured and flown by LifeNet helicopter to Creighton University Hospital in Omaha. The other victims died at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation. I-29’s northbound lanes remained closed for about 6 1/2 hours while the accident was being investigated and the wreckage cleared. Despite the fact the semi was hauling dynamite, officials said it was not at risk of exploding.

Complaint: Iowa police officer killed with rifle

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A criminal complaint says a Rockwell City police officer killed during a standoff was shot once in the neck with a high-powered rifle. The Des Moines Register reports Jamie Buenting was shot early Friday as he and other law enforcement officers attempted to go inside a house to arrest 32-year-old Corey Trott on an outstanding warrant.

The complaint says Buenting was within a few feet of the house when Trott fired a single shot from a .233 caliber rifle. Trott surrendered to authorities a few hours later. The complaint says Trott told authorities he knowingly fired the rifle at a police officer. Trott is currently at the Sac County Jail on a first-degree murder charge.

(Update) 9 Hawkeyes robbed during win at Iowa State

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Nine Iowa football players and coaches were robbed of cellphones and cash from their locker room during Saturday night’s victory at Iowa State. The Hawkeyes noticed the missing items when they returned to their locker room following a 27-21 win over the rival Cyclones on Saturday night.

The Iowa State University police department said Monday the locker room was staffed by private security. Only those with credentials were supposed to be allowed in.  Campus police are urging anyone with information about the break-in to contact them.

NWS hosts open house this Saturday

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service in Johnston is hosting an open house for the public this Saturday (Sept. 21st).NWS logo The event will be held at the NWS office (9607 Beaver Ave.), from 10-a.m. until 3-p.m.  Parking is available at the Acorn Valley Campground, just north of the office. The theme of the event is “Weather Enterprise.” The event is free, but a food drive is being held at the same time to benefit the local food pantries of Central Iowa. You’re welcome to bring a non-perishable food item to donate.

Among the local partner booths available during the open house, are those associated with: The U-S Geological Survey (USGS); U-S Army Corps of Engineers; Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management; Polk County Emergency Mgmt.; Iowa Environmental Mesonet; Mid-Iowa Skywarn; Safeguard Iowa; Central Iowa television stations KCCI, WOI and WHO; and the local chapters of the National Weather Association and American Meteorological Society.

Officials say you will not be allowed to bring bags, backpacks, or purses into the building for security reasons. Cameras are allowed, however. For more information: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/images/dmx/dmxsocialmedia/OpenHouse2013.pdf

Mills County arrest report

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September 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County report four arrests over the weekend. On Friday (9/13), 34-year old Adam Michael Michaelsen, of Pacific Junction, was arrested on a warrant for Theft in the 3rd degree. His bond was set at $1,000. And, 40-year old Jason Shane Hoffman, of Pacific Junction, was arrested for Driving While Revoked. His bond was set at $1,000, also.

On Saturday, deputies in Mills County arrested 34-year old Charles Conrad Campsey II, of Nebraska City, NE, for being a Fugitive from Justice. He was being held in the Mills County Jail without bond.

And on Sunday, 56-year old Robert Steve Bass, of Omaha, was arrested on a charge of OWI/2nd offense. Bond was established at $2,000.