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Stanton man injured in a tractor rollover accident Friday evening

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September 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Stanton, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report a man was  injured in a tractor accident southwest of Stanton, early Friday evening. The accident happened at around 7:30-p.m. in the 2700 block of N Avenue.

Authorities say a tractor driven by Lucas Swanson, of Stanton, tipped over onto its top. Upon arrival, authorities found Swanson under the tractor breathing but unconscious. Rescue personnel lifted the tractor off Swanson safely. He was taken by ambulance to O Avenue, then transported via helicopter to an Omaha hospital.

Stanton and Red Oak’s Fire Departments and Red Oak Police assisted the sheriff’s office at the scene.

Central IA woman arrested in a child death investigation

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September 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Waukee, Iowa) – The Waukee Police Department reports an arrest has made related to the death of a one-year-old child in Waukee on August 31, 2023. In a press release, authorities say Yemissi N. Keto, a 26-year-old female resident of Waukee, was taken into custody Friday afternoon (September 15, 2023), on charges of Murder in the 1st Degree and Child Endangerment Resulting in a death.

Additional information was not released.

Public Funeral Services set for Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram

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September 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

ALGONA, Iowa – Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram, a 10-year-veteran of Iowa law enforcement, was shot and killed while on duty September 13, 2023. Officer Cram was attempting to arrest a wanted subject in Algona, Iowa. The family of Officer Cram have announced the following schedule of public funeral services.

VISITATION: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ed and Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center – Algona Community School
600 South Hale Street
Algona, Iowa 50511

SERVICE: 
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
10:30 a.m.
Ed and Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center (Algona Community School)
600 South Hale Street
Algona, Iowa 50511
* Family and select law enforcement will attend a private (not open to the public/media) graveside service at a later time.

OFFICIAL OFFICER KEVIN CRAM MEMORIAL FUND: A memorial fund has been established for the family of Officer Cram at Iowa State Bank, 5 East Call Street, Algona, IA 50511. Interested persons can mail or drop off contributions at this location.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Red Oak Woman Charged with Domestic Assault Abuse 2nd degree

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September 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak) — At 11pm September 15th, Officers of the Red Oak Police Department arrested 30-year-old Ashley Nicole King in the 1000 Block of North Fourth St. for Domestic Assault Abuse 2nd degree and Child Endangerment. Ashley was transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and is being held on No Bond.

Western IA woman killed in a NE crash, Wednesday

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September 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) —Authorities in Douglas County, Nebraska, Friday, identified a woman was died in a head-on crash earlier this week at 267th and West Center Road. According to investigators, 24-year-old Abby Olberding, of Carroll, Iowa, died Wednesday when a Jeep crossed the center line and hit Olberding’s Impala sending it into a ditch.

The woman was pinned in her vehicle and died at the scene. The other driver was thrown from the Jeep and had to be airlifted to the hospital. There was no immediate word on the driver of the Jeep’s condition, or whether they could face any charges.

Cass County City Elections: Candidates update

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September 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Auditor’s Office on Friday (Today), updated the names of candidates who have filed nomination papers to run for City Offices within the County in advance of the November 7th City/School Elections.

Candidate filings for Thursday, September 14, 2023 include:

Mayor – City of Lewis – Russell Hansen

(Vote for 3)
Lewis City Council – Ryan Lockwood
Lewis City Council – Leland M Baxter

(Vote for 3)

Marne City Council – Wayne Preister

Here are the candidate filings for Friday, September 15, 2023:

Mayor – City of Marne – Randall I Baxter

two candidates have filled nomination papers for the City Council in Cumberland. Sandra Eversole and Scott W Becker submitted their papers, Wednesday (today).

Other candidates who have filed (to date) include:

Anita City Council (vote for 2): Cheryl Sokol; Mark Harris.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 2: Jim Behrens.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 3: Pat McCurdy.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 4: Linda Hartkopf.

Atlantic City Council – At Large: Elaine Otte.

Mayor – City of Cumberland: Nancy Virginia Coughlin.

Griswold City Council (vote for 3): Brenda Tietz; Amanda Hansen.

Mayor- City of Lewis: Rick Sanny.

Shelby County Sheriff’s report for 9/15/23

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September 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has issued a report on arrests from Aug. 31st through Sept. 6th. Most recently:

On Sept. 6th, 64-year-old Garth Anthony Brammann, of Harlan, was arrested following a call for service in the area of 10th and Farnam Streets. Brammann was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Public Intoxication; And, 23-year-old Justin Philip Funk, of Avoca, was arrested following a traffic stop at 5th and Tarkington Streets. Funk was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance, Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, and Failure to Maintain or Use Safety Belt.

On Sept. 5th: 37-year-old Albert Alexander Johnson, of Harlan, was arrested on an active Shelby County Warrant for Driving while License Suspended. Johnson was transported to the Shelby County Jail; And, 53-year-old Gina Marie Sanchez, of Shelby, was arrested following a traffic stop in Shelby. Sanchez was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI 1st, Obstructing Prosecution or Defense, Improper Rear Lamps, and Improper Registration Plate Lamp.

James Robert McConnell, age 38, of Manilla, was arrested Sept. 4th on an active Shelby County Warrant for Violation of Probation. McConnell was transported to the Shelby County Jail. There were two arrests in Shelby County on Sept. 3rd: Alvin Gregory Evans, age 39, of Harlan, was arrested following an investigation. Evans was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving while License Suspended. And, 39-year-old Jordan Michael Flaherty, of Harlan, was arrested after a call for service in the 900 block of Farnam St. Flaherty was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Public Intoxication.

On Sept. 1st, Shelby County Deputies arrested 53-year-old Pamela Marie Beste, of Emerson, NE, following a traffic stop on Highway 59 and Ridgeway Drive, in Harlan. Beste was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI 1st, and Failure to Maintain Control.

And, finally, on August 31st, 52-year-old Jerry Dewayne Summers, Jr., of Missouri Valley, was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 44, in Shelby County. Summers was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Revoked, and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.

Sendoff planned for Iowa Guard soldiers

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September 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A sendoff is planned Saturday at 9:30 a-m at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington for a Iowa National Guard unit from Middletown. The 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company will first head to Texas to prepare and then will then deploy overseas in support of Operation Spartan Shield in the U-S. Central Command area. The unit has around 150 soldiers, and their primary mission is construction of critical infrastructure.

(Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tawny Schmit)

The soldiers are expected to be deployed for one year. Their last mobilization was in Cedar Rapids in 2020 to assist in the Derecho storm clean up. They were last activated into federal service in 2005 in support of the global war on terrorism. The public is invited to the sendoff.

State unemployment rate up slightly in August

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September 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa’s unemployment rate increased slightly in August, the first uptick in several months. Iowa Workforce Development executive director, Beth Townsend, says conditions on the national level factor in.

Iowa’s unemployment rate rose from two-point-seven percent (2.7%) in July to two-point-nine percent (2.9%) in August, while that national rate increased from three-point-five percent (3.5%) to three-point-eight percent (3.8). She says those national economic factors can impact the decisions of Iowa businesses.

Townsend says there were gains in some areas.

Townsend says Iowa’s job market remains very strong.

Some critics says the jobs people are getting are not paying enough for them to live on. Townsend says there are good wages being paid in a lot of areas.

Townsend says for example, health care and social assistance jobs are starting at 20 to 25 dollars an hour. And manufacturing saw an increase of 600 jobs with pay in those jobs starting well above 15 dollars an hour.

Cass County Sheriff’s report for 9/15/23

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September 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous arrests from Sept. 6th through the 15th.

Most recently, Deputies today (Friday, 9/15), arrested Najaee Harrell, 23, of Indianapolis, IN and Christian Long, 21, of Pearland TX, on warrants for Theft 1st Degree and Burglary 3rd Degree.  Harrell and Long were picked up and transported to the Cass County Jail where they were booked and held.

On Thursday (9/14), Kyle Confere Sr., 23, of Harlan, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation.  Confere Sr. was picked up and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on bond.

Monday, Sept. 11th, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Diedra Nelson, 30, of Griswold, on the charges of Domestic Abuse Assault and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Nelson was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

On September 7th, Zachary Jones, 32, of Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.  Jones was picked up and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later transfer.

On September 6th, Zane Brownsberger, 18, of Lewis, was arrested on a narcotics violation charge.  Brownsberger was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance; And, Tate Conyers, 18, of Atlantic, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation.  Conyers was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.