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PHYLLIS M. HANSON, 97, of Harlan (Svcs. 6/14/18)

Obituaries

June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

PHYLLIS M. HANSON, 97, of Harlan, died June 9th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Funeral services for PHYLLIS HANSON will be held 11-a.m. Thursday, June 14th, at the Grace Baptist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

The family will greet friends at the Grace Baptist Church from 10-until 11-a.m. Thursday.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

PHYLLIS HANSON is survived by:

His daughters Bev (Roger) Sorensen, of Harlan, and Bonnie (Bill) Weilage, of Council Bluffs.

His sister – Audrey (Wes) Wichman, of Littleton, CO.

10 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

GARY BAKER, 51, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life Luncheon 6/14/18)

Obituaries

June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

GARY BAKER, 51, of Atlantic, died June 8th, at Immanuel Medical Center, in Omaha. A Celebration of Life Luncheon for GARY BAKER will be held 11:30-a.m. Thursday, June 14th, at the First Church of Christ in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com

Man, wife accused of stealing from his disabled mom, 90

News

June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A Dubuque man and his wife have been accused of stealing more than $200,000 from his 90-year-old mother. Dubuque County Court records say 64-year-old Howard Derby and 50-year-old Patti Derby are charged with felony dependent adult abuse-exploitation. Court documents say his disabled mother moved in with the couple and that he has been given power of attorney for her finances and medical needs. The documents say the Derbys took money from her accounts and used it to buy cars and pay for vacations, among other things.

ROBERT N. CAMPBELL, 77, of Mesa, AZ (formerly of Audubon) Svcs. 6/15/18

Obituaries

June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

ROBERT N. CAMPBELL, 77, of Mesa, AZ (formerly of Audubon), died June 5th at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ.  Funeral services for BOB CAMPBELL will be held 11-a.m. Friday, June 15th, at Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines.

A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 5-7 PM at Grace Lutheran church.

A private burial with military honors will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.

ROBERT “BOB” CAMPBELL is survived by:

His wife – Prudy (Wahlert) Campbell, Mesa, AZ.

His daughters – P.J. (Mark) Heinz, of Ackley; and K.C. Rottinghaus West Des Moines.

4 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, other relatives and friends.

Racing fans to flock to Newton this weekend

Sports

June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Speedway in Newton will host its first races of the year this weekend. David Hyatt, who became president of the Iowa Speedway in February, says the venue’s campgrounds will open on Thursday at noon.
“We’re going to see the motor homes pulled in, we’re going to see the flags start flying, and a really strong opening weekend of racing,” Hyatt says. Races are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. A 200-lap NASCAR Camping World Trucks Series race will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. “The main event on Sunday, Father’s Day, we’ll have the XFinity Series,” Hyatt said.

Sunday’s 250-lap race starts at 4 p.m. There are many other activities planned, including a post-race concert on Saturday from the rock band Survivor – which scored several hits in the 1980s. The Iowa Speedway, which first opened in 2006, will have two other race weekends this year. July 7-8 will feature the Indy Car Series and July 27-28 will involve another NASCAR XFinity Series race. The seven-eighths of a mile (7/8 mile) track in Newton was designed by NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Rusty Wallace. The Iowa Speedway has a capacity for around 30,000 spectators.

(Radio Iowa)

STANLEY FENDER, 92, of rural Oakland (Svcs. 6/18/18)

Obituaries

June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

STANLEY FENDER, 92, of rural Oakland, died Monday, June 11th, at the Oakland Manor Care Center in Oakland. Funeral services for STANLEY FENDER will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, June 18th, at the Oakland Congregational Church. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home, in Oakland has the arrangements.

A Masonic service will will follow the funeral service.

Visitation will be held from 4-until 6-p.m. Sunday, June 17th, at the Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home.

STANLEY FENDER is survived by:

His brother – Jim Fender.

3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

IHSBCA Week 3 high school baseball rankings

Sports

June 11th, 2018 by admin

IHSBCA Baseball Week 3 Rankings

Class 4A (Record)

1.      Dowling, West Des Moines (13-2)
2.      Johnston (12-3)
3.      Urbandale (10-3)
4.      Cedar Rapids Prairie (11-3)
5.      Indianola (10-1)
6.      Iowa City West (12-4)
7.      North Scott (9-2)
8.      Valley, West Des Moines (12-4)
9.      Marshalltown (11-2)
10.  Davenport West (5-1)

Others: Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Cedar Rapids Washington; Southeast Polk; Waukee; Western Dubuque

Class 3A (Record)

1.      Davenport, Assumption (12-4)
2.      Bishop Heelan, Sioux City (11-3)
3.      Harlan (9-2)
4.      Carlisle (10-4)
5.      Solon (13-3)
6.      Boone (9-1)
7.      Grinnell (11-2)
8.      Sergeant Bluff-Luton (10-4)
9.      Decorah (6-2)
10.  Waverly-Shell Rock (12-2)

Others: Fairfield; North Polk; Oskaloosa; Webster City; West Delaware, Manchester; Xavier, Cedar Rapids

Class 2A (Record)

1.      Cascade, Western Dubuque (13-0)
2.      Regina, Iowa City (8-2)
3.      Wilton (8-2)
4.      Estherville Lincoln Central (11-2)
5.      West Lyon (11-0)
6.      Van Meter (11-2)
7.      Beckman, Dyersville (8-6)
8.      Centerville (10-2)
9.      New Hampton (13-3)
10.  Treynor (8-3)

Others: Forest City; Kuemper Catholic, Carroll; Monticello; Pleasantville; Roland-Story

Class 1A (Record)

1.      Newman Catholic, Mason City (14-0)
2.      North Linn (16-0)
3.      Lisbon (13-0)
4.      St. Albert, Council Bluffs (13-2)
5.      St. Mary’s, Remsen (11-2)
6.      Alburnett (15-2)
7.      Martensdale-St. Mary’s (13-4)
8.      CAM, Anita (10-1)
9.      Don Bosco, Gilbertville (8-3)
10.  Southeast Warren, Liberty Center (10-3)

Others: Ankeny Christian Academy; Cardinal, Eldon; Gladbrook-Reinbeck; Kee, Lansing; New London; South Winneshiek; Tri-Center, Neola; Trinity Christian, Hull; Woodbury Central

Northern Iowa rail depot may be saved from demolition

News

June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Officials and volunteers in northern Iowa are working to save a historic train depot targeted for demolition by a railroad company weeks ago. The Globe Gazette reports that Mason City officials plan to move the Milwaukee Road Depot to a temporary location. Officials will then select a permanent location along with how to repurpose the structure. Tricia Sandahl is the city’s planning and zoning manager. She says an upcoming feasibility study will help determine where the building can move to and how much it would cost.

Canadian Pacific announced plans to demolish the structure last month. Railroad spokesman Andy Cummings says the company doesn’t plan to immediately proceed with demolition. Sandahl says the company may use funds slated for the demolition to help relocate the structure.

3 arrested on drug charges in Mills County

News

June 11th, 2018 by admin

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a man and woman from Montgomery County were arrested on drug charges, following a traffic stop at around 12:10-a.m., Friday. The driver of the vehicle, 35-year old Terence Chevy Magill, of Red Oak, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS) with the Intent to Deliver, Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, Possession of a Controlled Substance and drug paraphernalia. A passenger, 47-year old Angela Kay Shetterly, of Red Oak, was arrested for PCS/3rd offense. Magill’s bond was set at $106,300. Shetterly’s bond was set at  $5,000.

During the stop, which occurred on Highway 34 near 280th Street, an investigation was conducted that resulted in about 7.4 grams of methamphetamine being taken into evidence from the vehicle. Also seized was THX wax and drug paraphernalia.

At around 2:20-a.m. last Thursday, the Mills County K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The stop occurred on Highway 34 near Jabber Road. Upon investigation, the driver, 31-year old Jessica Rose Minor, of Shenandoah, was arrested for PCS. Her bond was set at $1,000. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of 4.3 grams of meth and about $1,500 in U-S currency.

Other arrests in Mills County include: 37-year old Tyler Nicholas Blakey, of Lincoln, NE, who was taken into custody today (Monday), on a warrant for Violation of Probation, and Violation of Probation. Bond was set at $20,000; 36-year old Marco Lynear Spencer, of Lincoln, NE, was arrested Friday afternoon on a warrant for OWI/1st offense. Bond was set at $1,000.

Union County Sheriff’s report (6/11)

News

June 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Three people were arrested over the past few days in Union County. The Sheriff’s Office reports 29-year old Steven Mathew Behlers, of Orient, was arrested Friday evening on a Union County Warrant for 5th degree Theft. Behlers plead guilty and was released from the Union County Jail. Early Sunday morning, 40-year old Corey Matthew Brown, of Lorimor, was arrested on a Union County Warrant for violation of a no contact/protective order. Brown is being held in the Union County Jail on $300.00 bond. And 45-year old Glen Ray Hudson, of Lorimor, was arrested late Saturday night at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, for 1st degree burglary. Hudson is being held in the Union County Jail on $25,000 bond.