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A man and woman from Nebraska were arrested on drug charges early this (Tuesday) morning, following a traffic stop in Fremont County. Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports deputies conducting an investigation into the illegal distribution of methamphetamine in Sidney, stopped a vehicle occupied by 44-year old Crystal Green-Creek and 47-year old Cal Creek II, both of Nebraska City, NE.
During the traffic stop, the pair were found to be in possession of meth, marijuana, numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia, and drug currency. They were arrested without incident and transported to the Fremont County Law Enforcement Center, where they were charged with Delivery of Meth. Bonds for Crystal Green-Creek and Cal Creek II were set at $100,000 each.
Governor Terry Branstad’s plan for erasing the anticipated red ink in the current year’s state budget may be overhauled by legislators. “We’ve been warning that the level of spending was culminating to a point where this kind of crisis was going to occur and we’re prepared to fix it.” That’s Senate Republican Leader Bill Dix of Shell Rock. While there’s not as much tax revenue as originally predicted, Dix says the state is still collecting more taxes this year.
“We only have so much money,” Dix says. “…I would suggest that should be plenty for us to find a way to accomplish a balanced budget that treats the state budget like a family budget.” Republicans and Democrats have raised concerns about the depth of Branstad’s proposed cuts to the agencies that run the state’s prisons and put troopers on the highways. Others have suggested the governor’s proposed cut to the judicial branch is too steep.
House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, a Republican from Clear Lake, isn’t ready to share details, but she does confirm legislators will adjust Branstad’s plan. “We’ve got a couple of different ideas than the governor, so we’ll have those conversations and by early in the week we’ll be able to hopefully file a bill and get it moving through committee and get it done,” Upmeyer says. Other issues are on hold, so legislators can make this budget decision first.
Upmeyer says the longer legislators wait, the worse the current year’s budget dilemma will be.”It’s tough. We know that, so we want to make sure we get it done and we get it done as quick as we can.” Branstad has proposed 110-million dollars in cuts to the current year’s state budget.
Republicans will match that. Some Republicans are even hoping to award MORE tax cuts to small business and farmers for the depreciation of equipment. The governor did not include that tax adjustment in his budget outline.
(Radio Iowa)
Slick sidewalks, parking lots and roadways could remain a problem this morning (Tuesday) as temperatures across the state hover around the freezing point. A slight warmup is expected to arrive tomorrow (Wednesday), but National Weather Service meteorologist Brad Small says that could bring another danger along rivers — ice jams.
“So, as all of this ice that’s accumulated on the grass thaws and releases into the streams and we get a little more melting…the potential for those ice jams will increase,” Small says. There’s little that can be done to prevent ice jams from happening and they can quickly lead to flash flooding.
“The ice just bottles-up, blocks up the flow, and anywhere upstream of that potentially could see flash flooding…you could get water and/or even ice chunks in your yard,” Small says. “You’re pretty much at the mercy of the river.” High temperatures on Wednesday are expected in the upper 30s to near 50. Highs on Thursday are forecast to reach the 40s to low 50s.
(Radio Iowa)
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Frank Mason III had 16 points, Landen Lucas scored 14 and No. 2 Kansas held off Iowa State 76-72 on Monday night for its 17th straight win. Svi Mykhailiuk added 13 for the Jayhawks (17-1, 6-0 Big 12), who snapped a two-game skid in Ames and opened 6-0 in the Big 12 for the 10th time.
Though it was never comfortable for Kansas, the Jayhawks led the entire second half. Iowa State star Monte Morris drilled a long 3 and two free throws to make it 75-72 with 14.6 seconds left. But then Devonte Graham’s free throw made it a two-possession game and Morris missed a 3 that would’ve made for an interesting finish.
Morris scored 23 points with seven rebounds and seven assists for the Cyclones (11-6, 3-3), who saw their recent string of success against the Jayhawks come to an end.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:38 a.m. CST
WALNUT, Iowa (AP) — Residents hope streetscape work and building renovations will help return their small town of Walnut to its former glory. The Pottawattamie County community of around 775 residents has long been known as the Antique City for its many antique shops. Mayor Gene Larsen told The Daily Nonpareil that the project is part of the community’s effort “to maintain the vitality of the antique trade.”
OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) — A trial has been scheduled to begin Feb. 14 for the last of three people accused of kidnapping an Ottumwa woman. Court records say Joel Herrarte Jr. has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and other charges. Two others convicted already have been sentenced.
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have listed an inmate as escaped from the state work release facility in Waterloo. The Iowa Corrections Department said in a news release Monday that Shawn Washington didn’t return Sunday from a furlough. Washington was convicted in Black Hawk County of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, ongoing criminal conduct and with prohibited acts.
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A driver has died at a hospital after his vehicle was hit by a train in Marshalltown. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports that the accident occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday. . Authorities say Kyle Quick was driving across tracks when his vehicle was struck. Authorities say he died Sunday at a Des Moines hospital.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid doesn’t believe the holding penalty on left tackle Eric Fisher that cost Kansas City a tying 2-point conversion against Pittsburgh on Sunday night should have been called. After watching film of the decisive play in the Steelers’ 18-16 playoff victory, Reid said Monday that “I don’t want to be fined any money, but I’d lean a different way.”
Fisher appeared to hook Steelers pass rusher James Harrison on the conversion attempt with less than 3 minutes left in the game. But the play was not cut-and-dried: Harrison dipped especially low and may have been losing his balance, and he likely would not have gotten to the quarterback anyway.
Still, the flag negated the successful 2-point conversion. And when the Chiefs tried again from the 12-yard line, Alex Smith’s throw fell incomplete and the Steelers were able to run out the clock.
The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right: |
Class 4A |
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Record Pts Prv
1. Iowa City, West (6) | 8-1 | 101 | 1 |
2. Sioux City, East (4) | 10-0 | 98 | 3 |
3. Cedar Rapids, Kennedy (1) | 8-1 | 94 | 2 |
4. Dubuque, Senior | 9-1 | 80 | 5 |
5. Waukee | 9-2 | 57 | 7 |
6. Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln | 8-1 | 47 | 4 |
7. Valley, West Des Moines | 9-3 | 43 | 8 |
8. Bettendorf | 9-2 | 39 | 9 |
9. Cedar Falls | 7-3 | 29 | 6 |
10. Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines | 8-1 | 5 | NR |
Others receiving votes: Lewis Central 4. Des Moines, Hoover 4. North Scott, Eldridge 3. Ames 1.
Class 3A | |||
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Record | Pts | Prv | |
1. Waverly-Shell Rock (10) | 12-0 | 109 | 1 |
2. Pella (1) | 10-1 | 95 | 3 |
3. West Delaware, Manchester | 11-0 | 93 | 4 |
4. Mount Pleasant | 10-1 | 68 | 6 |
5. Dallas Center-Grimes | 9-2 | 53 | 2 |
6. Mount Vernon | 8-2 | 48 | 7 |
7. Assumption, Davenport | 7-4 | 35 | 9 |
8. Charles City | 9-1 | 33 | 8 |
9. Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 8-4 | 22 | NR |
(tie)Spirit Lake | 9-2 | 22 | 5 |
Others receiving votes: Xavier, Cedar Rapids 13. Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 6. Oskaloosa 4. Forest City 2. Le Mars 2.
Class 2A | |||
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Record | Pts | Prv | |
1. Western Christian, Hull(5) | 10-1 | 103 | T1 |
(tie)Pella Christian (6) | 10-1 | 103 | T1 |
3. Kuemper Catholic, Carroll | 9-1 | 77 | T3 |
4. Cascade,Western Dubuque | 11-0 | 74 | 5 |
5. Van Meter | 11-0 | 46 | 7 |
6. Sheldon | 11-1 | 44 | 10 |
7. Camanche | 12-1 | 43 | 9 |
8. Osage | 12-0 | 42 | 8 |
9. Jesup | 11-1 | 17 | NR |
10. South Hamilton, Jewell | 9-1 | 12 | 6 |
Others receiving votes: Hinton 10. Des Moines Christian 7. Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 6. Northeast, Goose Lake 6. Rock Valley 6. West Lyon, Inwood 4. Sioux Center 2. West Burlington 2. Dike-New Hartford 1.
Class 1A | |||
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Record | Pts | Prv | |
1. North Linn, Troy Mills (10) | 11-0 | 109 | 1 |
2. New London | 11-0 | 91 | 3 |
3. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (1) | 8-1 | 83 | 2 |
4. St. Mary’s, Remsen | 10-0 | 70 | 5 |
5. Grand View Christian | 11-1 | 57 | 7 |
6. Ar-We-Va, Westside | 13-0 | 55 | 6 |
7. Lynnville-Sully | 12-1 | 40 | 8 |
8. Murray | 12-0 | 32 | 9 |
9. West Fork, Sheffield | 9-2 | 17 | NR |
10. Don Bosco, Gilbertville | 11-1 | 13 | NR |
Others receiving votes: Montezuma 9. Siouxland Community Christian 8. West Hancock, Britt 6. St. Albert, Council Bluffs 6. Boyden-Hull 5. George-Little Rock 2. Lone Tree 1. Stanton 1.
A federal report finds the problem with pregnant women abusing opioids and other prescription drugs is worse in rural farm states like Iowa than in more populous urban states. U-S Surgeon General Doctor Vivek Murthy says the problem is only continuing to grow as more babies are born with symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
“This is a real tragedy,” Doctor Murthy says. “I’ve visited hospitals and heard from neonatal ICU nurses and doctors and about how heartbreaking it has been to see children who are withdrawing from opioids in the first hours and days of their lives.” A new report found five out of every one-thousand births in urban areas involve babies suffering from opioid withdrawal symptoms due to the mother’s abuse, while in rural areas, the figure rises to eight in every thousand.
He says women with addictions owe it to their unborn babies to seek help immediately. Murthy says, “Treatment can help pregnant women who are dealing with addiction to opioids and it can reduce the liklihood their children will have adverse affects when they’re born.” The trouble is, rural areas may offer few treatment facilities, if any. Murthy says the first step is for the mothers to admit they have a problem.
(Radio Iowa w/thanks to Karla James in Omaha)