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Bottled Water Advisory Issued in Greenfield

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July 17th, 2018 by admin

Greenfield Municipal Utilities has issued a Bottled Water Advisory.  GMU officials say a water sample showed high turbidity levels. Also, they have observed a blue-green algae bloom on the lake. With these issues, officials warn there could be an increased chance that the water could contain disease-causing organisms and compounds that could cause adverse health effects.

Residents should use an alternative source of water until further notice. Do not boil the water. Boiling the water will not destroy compounds potentially produced by the blue-green algae which may become more concentrated as a result of boiling.  Greenfield Municipal Utilities is collecting water samples and will provide additional information as soon as it is available.

Glenwood Police Report

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July 17th, 2018 by admin

Glenwood Police arrested 31 year old William Meredith of Glenwood on Monday, July 16 and charged him with Domestic Abuse/Assault and Assault causing bodily injury. Bond is pending an appearance before a magistrate.

Also, on Sunday, July 15, 24 year old Joshua Parker of Glenwood was arrested for being a fugitive from justice. His bond was set at $10,000 cash only.

Seven Recent Arrests Reported by Audubon County Sheriff

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July 17th, 2018 by admin

Trevor Anthony Jon Hubbard, 20, of Des Moines, was arrested June 17th on an outstanding warrant for Theft 2nd Degree and Arson 2nd Degree. The charges stem from an investigation into a motor vehicle theft and arson in January 2017.

Amanda Lynn Thompson, 37, of Audubon, was arrested June 28th on an outstanding warrant for violation of probation. She was held in the Audubon County Jail until she posted bond and was released.

Cole Allen Bruns, 19, of Elk Horn, was arrested June 30th for Operating While Intoxicated. He was released the following day on his own recognizance.

James Aaron Humlicek, 30, of Exira, was arrested on July 7th for disorderly conduct. He was released later in the day on his own recognizance.

Timothy Dethleff Asmus, 18, of Audubon, was arrested July 9th for Violation of Probation. He is currently being held in the Audubon County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

Bobby Lee Stevens, 37, of Audubon, was arrested July 10th for Operating While Intoxicated. He was released the following day after an appearance before the magistrate.

Aaron Lee Ihnken, 31, of Atlantic, turned himself in on July 16th for an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear on a Violation of Probation charge. He is currently being held in the Audubon County Jail on a $3,000 bond.

Creston Police Report

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July 17th, 2018 by admin

Creston Police report that on Monday, July 16 at 12:32 pm Lansey Cheramie, 30, of Creston was arrested at his residence on a Clarke County warrant for the charge of Failure to Appear on the charge of Driving While License Under Suspension. He was transferred to custody of Clarke County.

Monona County Deceased Person Investigation

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July 17th, 2018 by admin

CASTANA, Iowa — On June 26, 2018, co-workers of Cheryl Stowe contacted the Monona County Sheriff’s Office and requested that a welfare check be conducted at Cheryl Stowe’s residence because she did not show up for work that day. Monona County Deputies and Iowa State Troopers responded to the rural address of 13797 Oak Avenue, which lies between the towns of Ticonic and Castana, in North Central Monona County. Deputies and Troopers were not able to locate Cheryl Stowe at her residence.

On June 27, 2018 Monona County Deputies and Officers from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources located a deceased body approximately 1.5 miles from Cheryl Stowe’s residence. The body was transported to the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office for a forensic autopsy.

The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified the body as 66 year-old Cheryl Stowe.

This is an ongoing joint criminal investigation by the Monona County Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office, the Monona County Attorney’s Office and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. Several agencies also provided assistance and support during the initial investigation to include the Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Mapleton Police Department, and Whiting Police Department. Investigators do not believe there is any present danger to the public. No other details will be released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this case is requested to contact the Monona County Sheriff’s Office at 712-423-2525, or the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 712-322-1585.

Union County Arrest

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July 17th, 2018 by admin

Shane Curtis White, age 32, of Clearfield, was arrested 7/13/18 at 2:30 PM at the Union County Law Enforcement Center for Theft 2nd. White is being held in the Union County Jail on $5,000.00 bond.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Report

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July 17th, 2018 by admin

Pottawattamie County Deputies have arrested an Oakland man and charged him with 4th Degree Criminal Mischief. Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Officials report that 19-year-old Shane Elam Rouse II was in custody on July 12th for an OWI investigation. While he was being photographed, Rouse flipped his hands, which were cuffed, from the back to his front and grabbed a sharp object out of his pants and scratched the camera lens. The camera lens was valued at $405 and was destroyed.

New head of EPA is invited to tour Iowa see he can learn about ethanol, RFS

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July 17th, 2018 by admin

Members of the Iowa Congressional delegation are inviting the new head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to visit Iowa. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he hopes Acting E-P-A Administrator Andrew Wheeler takes them up on the offer.

During his confirmation hearing, Wheeler pledged to fully support the R-F-S program and recognized it as “the law of the land.” The previous E-P-A director Scott Pruitt resigned earlier this month after being blamed for undermining ethanol and the R-F-S.

Grassley says corn prices have dropped below three-dollars a bushel at his home elevator in New Hartford. He says he’s “optimistic” Wheeler will work with Iowans to “maintain the integrity” of the R-F-S.

Matt Campbell Touts Experienced Offensive Line

Sports

July 17th, 2018 by admin

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell says experience along the offensive line should help the Cyclone offense make strides this season. ISU has four players back with starting experience up front off last year’s team that finished 8-5 and won the Liberty Bowl.

Campbell says improvement on the offensive line has been a priority since he took the job.

Campbell says the offensive line should help bolster the ground game.

The Cyclones open the season at home on September first against South Dakota State.

GORDON LESTER “GORDY” THOMAS, 84, of Villisca (7-18-2018)

Obituaries

July 17th, 2018 by Jim Field

GORDON LESTER “GORDY” THOMAS, 84, of Villisca died Sunday, July 15th at the Villisca Good Samaritan Society.  A celebration of Life Visitation for GORDON LESTER “GORDY” THOMAS will be held on Wednesday, July 18th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Faith Community Church.  Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

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Burial of cremated remains will be in the Grant Cemetery at a later date.

The family suggests memorials to the Villisca Good Samaritan Society and may be directed to Janet Thomas, 117 North Third Ave, Villisca, IA 50864.

GORDON LESTER “GORDY” THOMAS is survived by:

Wife of 62 years:  Janet Thomas

Children:  Gregory (Tricha) Thomas of York, PA; Suzanne (Jeff) Hoover of Adair.

Son-in-Law:  Dwight Sunderman of Carbon.

Sisters:  Lorraine Williams of Grant; Joanna Glassinger of Red Oak.

Brothers-in-Law:  Jim (Liz) Brown of Tampa, FL; Keith Yeager of Stanton.

Sister-in-Law:  Paula (Jerry) Ridenour of Plano, TX.

6 Grandchildren

10 Great-Grandchildren

and many other relatives and friends.