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Volunteers still helping Iowa town recover

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July 15th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

MAPLETON, Iowa (AP) – More than three months after a tornado leveled much of Mapleton in western Iowa, volunteers are still coming to the rescue.

Sioux City television station KTIV reports that vans full of people are still pulling in to town to clean, build or paint buildings and other property damaged by the twister. No deaths were reported. The tornado was among at least 18 twisters in Iowa on April 9.

Pastor Katie Newman says her church has been working hard on recruiting and has lined up almost 200 volunteers over the next six weeks. Some are coming from across the country, including Devon Anderson. He came from Massachusetts to lend a hand.

Anderson says he’s “just helping with the tornado ’cause I felt bad and I thought we could help.”

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Officials to discuss Neb. nuclear plant’s recovery

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July 15th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

BLAIR, Neb. (AP) – Officials are starting to think about what it will take to clean up the flood damage around Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant and get it running again once the Missouri River recedes.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a July 27 meeting with Omaha Public Power District officials to talk about Fort Calhoun’s recovery.

Much of the nuclear plant about 20 miles north of Omaha remains surrounded by floodwaters, but the plant itself remains dry inside. And Fort Calhoun will stay shut down until after the flooding eases sometime in the fall.

Regulators will meet with utility officials at Omaha’s downtown Doubletree Inn.

Council Bluffs flood fighting price tag: $5.6M and climbing daily

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July 15th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The water level along the flooding Missouri River in Council Bluffs is holding steady, for now, which the town’s mayor says is good news in that the fast-moving, muddy water isn’t doing any more damage. Mayor Tom Hanafan says it remains an around-the-clock battle against the high water.

 

Hanafan says, “It’s a constant 24-hour-a-day operation but with no rain right now, it’s really helped us get through some tough times and get some things done.” He says he’s overwhelmed with the response from volunteers who continue to come daily to fill sandbags, which has helped the city save a little money.

“We fill (sandbags) every day,” Hanafan says. “We count every bag, every day, because as we fill them, crews are taking them out and using them for different operations.” He says Council Bluffs has spent about five-point-six million dollars fighting flooding — after about 46 days so far. The mayor says that figure covers personnel, equipment and outside resources. Levee monitoring is ongoing and small leaks are being quickly repaired to prevent a major breach and more evacuations.

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Theft investigations in Harlan

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July 15th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Harlan are investigating several incidents of theft. On July 8th, Tammy Schwartz, of Harlan, reported the theft of a 2003 GMC Yukon from her driveway. The vehicle was later recovered by the Omaha Police Department, with four persons inside. The theft remains under investigation.

And, Harlan Police say several reports of copper theft have been taken by their department. The thefts were reported on Tuesday, and they remain under investigation.

Drug arrest follows traffic stop investigation

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July 15th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A Harlan man was arrested Wednesday, after test results administered following a traffic stop showed evidence of drugs in his system. According to Harlan Police, 25-year old Shane Hill, of Harlan, was taken into custody for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the influence.

The charge was filed in connection with an incident on May 19th, 2011, where Hill was the driver of a vehicle involved in a traffic stop. Following the stop, evidence collected was submitted to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Test results on the evidence indicated Hill had methamphetamines and cannabinoids in his system. Hill was cited following his arrest, and released.

Shelby Speedway arrests reported

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July 15th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan report two people were arrested at the Shelby County Speedway last weekend. Authorities say on Saturday, 19-year old Lisa Johnson, of Avoca, was arrested when an officer observed her allegedly drinking alcohol. Johnson was cited for Minor In Possession, and released.

That same day, 16-year old Matthew Becker, of Shelby, was arrested at the Speedway on charges of disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest was the result of a call to police from a security guard at the track. Becker was cited for the offenses and released to the custody of his parents. His case was scheduled to be referred to juvenile court.

Manning men arrested on drug and weapons charges

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July 15th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Harlan say two men were arrested on drug and/or weapons charges last Saturday (July 9th), following a traffic stop. 28-year old Anthony Bruns and 22-year old Jason Mabbitt, both of Manning, were taken into custody.

Bruns was charged with carrying a weapon within 1,000-feet of a city park, being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He posted a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court for his preliminary hearing, on July 28th.

Mabbitt was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He pled not guilty on the paraphernalia charge, and was being held in the Shelby County Jail on $2,000 bond. His trial date has not yet been set.

Anthony Hubbard Leaves Iowa Program

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July 15th, 2011 by Jim Field

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Iowa guard Anthony Hubbard, who spent nearly four years in prison before earning a Division I scholarship, has left the program without ever suiting up for the Hawkeyes.  Iowa said Thursday that Hubbard wants to explore playing for a school closer to his Virginia home.  The 26-year-old Hubbard pleaded guilty to a 2003 robbery and was released from prison in 2007. He later played at two junior colleges, starring at Frederick Community College (Md.) last season before landing a scholarship with the Hawkeyes.  Hubbard was expected to play a key role in 2011-12 for Iowa, which finished 11-20 last season. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.