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Iowa early News Headlines: 6/26/2017

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June 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska fireworks retailers are scrambling into Iowa after the state’s ban ended last month, brushing aside concerns that the new policy could hurt sales for their existing shops along the border. Retailers said they’re excited to expand into the new market after former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law last month to legalize bottle rockets, roman candles and other consumer fireworks.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A new shelter and trail in Waterloo are among the final pieces of a transformation of a flood-raved neighborhood into a riverfront recreation area. The Courier reports that a $200,000 grant from Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection program will fund the new shelter, parking lot and trail in Waterloo’s Sherwood Park Recreation Area. Construction is expected to be completed by late summer or early fall.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg paid a visit to Nebraska and Iowa and toured Union Pacific’s railyard in central Nebraska. Zuckerberg also attended part of the Heartland Pride Festival in Omaha on Saturday and stopped in several Iowa towns as part of a tour of the area.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A California-based developer of a 12-story historic art deco building in downtown Sioux City has filed for bankruptcy protection, indefinitely delaying an effort by an eastern Iowa bank to foreclose on it. The Sioux City Journal reports that Mako One Corp., of Carlsbad, California, has notified the court that it’s filing a Chapter 11 petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of California. Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust filed for foreclosure on the Badgerow Building in April.

MidWest Sports brief: Monday, 6/26/17

Sports

June 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Randal Grichuk homered in his return to the majors, Yadier Molina had three hits and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 last night. Grichuk, who was sent to the minors on May 29 after struggling with consistency, had two hits — including his solo homer in the sixth inning — and scored twice.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning a day after saying he was dealing with anxiety issues, and Toronto avoided a sweep by beating the Kansas City Royals 8-2 yesterday. Jose Bautista homered and drove in a season-high four runs and Francisco Liriano earned his 100th career victory.

CHICAGO (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Adam Rosales and Matt Joyce hit back-to-back homers in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 yesterday. Gray picked up his first win since May 24.

MIAMI (AP) — The Chicago Cubs wasted a fine pitching performance by Mike Montgomery, stranding 11 runners and allowing three unearned runs to lose yesterday to the Miami Marlins, 4-2. Edinson Volquez gave up five hits and five walks in five innings, but he stranded eight runners and departed with a 3-2 lead.

MONDAY, JUNE 26th

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Rollover accident north of Atlantic

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June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following a rollover accident north of Atlantic, Sunday evening. According to dispatch reports, a young, local woman was trapped inside the vehicle, which was upside down in a ditch near Highway 173 and Boston Road, but she was otherwise uninjured. The accident was reported at around 5:30-p.m.

Marne Fire and Rescue was on the scene. No other details were immediately available.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg visits Nebraska and Iowa

News

June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg paid a visit to Nebraska and Iowa and toured Union Pacific’s railyard in central Nebraska. Zuckerberg also attended part of the Heartland Pride Festival in Omaha on Saturday and stopped in several Iowa towns as part of a tour of the area.

After touring the railyard, Zuckerberg posted pictures on Facebook and commented about how important railroads are to the economy because of everything they haul. Zuckerberg spent about an hour at the Omaha event Saturday meeting with community leaders.

Previously, Zuckerberg had said he planned to tour the country this year as part of an effort to meet people in every state.

Nebraska firework sellers scramble for new business in Iowa

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June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska fireworks retailers are scrambling into Iowa after that state’s ban ended last month and brushing aside concerns that the new policy could hurt sales for their existing shops along the border.

Retailers say they’re excited to expand into the new market after former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law last month to legalize bottle rockets, roman candles and other consumer fireworks.

Iowans have traditionally bought fireworks in neighboring states that allow them. Many of the sales take place in Missouri, which offers year-round sales, but also in the Omaha area and South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Many of the Nebraska-based retailers are regional chains that already do business in multiple states.

BETTY EHM, 85, of Greenfield (Private Svcs. later)

Obituaries

June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

BETTY EHM, 85, of Greenfield died Friday, June 23rd, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Private family services for BETTY EHM will be held at a later date.  The Steen Funeral Home of Greenfield is in charge of professional arrangements.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials may be directed to the Betty Ehm memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

BETTY EHM is survived by:

Her husband – George Ehm, of Greenfield.

Her sons – Stephen Ehm, and Paul Ehm, both of Greenfield; John (Theresa) Ehm, of CA.

Her daughters – Rose Riggs, of Norwalk; Mary Eason, of Mt. Ayr; Helen Ehm, of Oskaloosa and Karen (Randy) Hanten, of Clive.

Her brother – Gene Brown, of Des Moines.

Her sisters – Eva Mae (Charlie) Shannon, of Osceola and Pat (Jim) Anderson, of Murray.

7 grandchildren other relatives and friends.

Area Softball Scores from 6/24/17

Sports

June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Bedford 5, Stanton 2
Boyer Valley 2, West Monona 1
CAM, Anita 17, Nodaway Valley 3
Cedar Rapids, Jefferson 14, Creston 1
Central Decatur, Leon 4, Mount Ayr 3
Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 8, Treynor 7
Earlham 13, Central Decatur, Leon 4
Griswold 3, Stanton 2
IKM-Manning 13, Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 2
Indianola 7, Winterset 6
Lewis Central 4, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 2
Lewis Central 5, Sioux City, North 3
Lewis Central 6, Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 4
Logan-Magnolia 12, Van Meter 3
Newell-Fonda 12, Denison-Schleswig 2
Nodaway Valley 12, ACGC 1
Nodaway Valley 15, Orient-Macksburg 1
North Union 8, Denison-Schleswig 0
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 4, Treynor 3
Sidney 4, Central Decatur, Leon 3
Stanton 5, Fremont-Mills 1
Treynor 7, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 0
Tri-Center, Neola 4, CAM, Anita 3
Van Meter 16, CAM, Anita 4
Van Meter 23, Orient-Macksburg 0
West Monona 14, Charter Oak-Ute 13
Westwood, Sloan 13, Charter Oak-Ute 1
Westwood, Sloan 9, Trinity Christian, Hull 3
Winterset 8, Martensdale-St Marys 6

Area Baseball Scores from 6/24/17)

Sports

June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Greene County 5, Spencer 1 (Kuemper Invite)
Greene County 9, Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 2 (Kuemper invite)
Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 6, Carroll 2
Lewis Central 3, Sioux City, West 1
Saydel 12, Coon Rapids-Bayard 1
South Hamilton, Jewell 13, ACGC 9
Southeast Valley 8, ACGC 2
Spencer 4, Carroll 1
Treynor 13, Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 1 (5 innings)
Treynor 8, Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 3
Winterset 3, Pleasantville 2
Woodward-Granger 5, Creston 1

LaVERN WALTER BOTCHER, 82, of Avoca (Svcs. 6/27/17)

Obituaries

June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LaVERN WALTER BOTCHER, 82, of Avoca, died Friday, June 23rd, at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Service for LaVERN BOTCHER will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., June 27th, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City.

LaVERN BOTCHER is survived by:

His wife – Alice [Dose] Botcher, of Avoca.

His son – Brian Botcher, of Littleton, CO.

His daughters – Rhonda (Bill) Schroeder, of Spooner, WI., & Julie (George) Malone, of Dow City.

His sisters – Waneta Oliver, of Louisville, KY., & Sally (Bob) Briese, of Sgt. Bluff, IA.

11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.