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Shelby County grassland/field fire danger remains HIGH

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The grassland/field fire Danger rating will remain HIGH in Shelby County, until further notice. Emergency Management Coordindator Bob Seivert said Thursday (today), while some rain has fallen and more is likely, the amount of crops and vegetation in the fields is significant, and those elements can dry out in a matter of hours, creating a potential fast burning situation.High fire danger

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th

Trading Post

October 6th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  washer and dryer, electric, older but in good shape and work well.  Asking $100 each or $175 for the pair.  Call 712-243-7792.

WANTED:  Tractor, pick-up or car tire chains.  Call 712-420-2609.

Backyard & Beyond 10-6-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 6th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with CCHS Registered Nurses Kate Nachtman and Katherine Becker about the “Love Steps Up” walk for families impacted by miscarriage and infant loss.

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Township Public Measure included on Adair County ballot Nov. 8th

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Auditor Mindy Schaefer says voters in the County will find a question on their Nov. 8th General Election ballot, with regard to how Township Trustees and Clerks are selected. In July, the Adair County Board of Supervisors passed a Resolution to put a question on the November 8, 2016 General Election Ballot asking if their Township Trustees and Clerk positions from should change from elected to appointed.

Currently 10 townships appoint the Trustees and Clerk.  Harrison, Jefferson, Lincoln, Richland, Union, Walnut and Washington in Adair County currently elect the Trustees and Clerk.  If township voters pass the question, it would change those offices to be filled by appointment, and the appointment would be for a four-year term.  When a vacancy occurs, the remaining position holders would choose a replacement, and then present that name to the Board of Supervisors for appointment.  If the remaining position holders were unable to find a replacement, the Board of Supervisors work to find the replacement.

The reasons for the proposed change is two-fold:  First, the same people tend to be elected each time the position comes up for election with no opposition for the office.  The change would no longer require that person to have his/her name put on the ballot. This would also save trying to fill the position by write-in when no one puts their name on the ballot; Second, the change Schaefer says, would save Adair County money.  The programming and ballot production costs are based on the number of ballot styles in the county. If all townships were to pass this public measure there would be 5 ballot styles.  This year the County has 13 ballot styles.

If passed, the people elected in 2014 would serve through 2018 and then, if they wanted to remain in the position, would be appointed at the first meeting in January 2019.  People on the ballot in 2016 would be appointed at the first meeting in January 2021.  If a vacancy occurs after the question is passed, the replacement person would be appointed.  Every four years the person would be re-appointed until they no longer want the position.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Adair County Auditor’s office at 641-743-2546.

Oakland man arrested for Probation Violation

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Wednesday evening, of an Oakland man. James Gardner was taken into custody on a 2007 Pottawattamie District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Gardner’s arrest was the result of a complaint filed by his neighbor in Oakland. The citizen alleged Gardner caused damage to his front door earlier this week. Gardner claimed the damage was accidental. During the investigation, the deputy learned through dispatch about the warrant that had been issued for Gardner, who was taken into custody without incident.

(Update) Atlantic woman injured in rollover accident Wed. afternoon near Marne

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has identified a woman injured during a rollover accident Wednesday afternoon, southeast of Marne. According to Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren, a rural letter carrier, 61-year old Jann Denise Zimmer, of Atlantic, was traveling westbound on Fayette Road at around 12:45-p.m., when she lost control of the vehicle on the gravel near 57162 Fayette Road.

Photo courtesy Cass County Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator Mike Kennon

Photo courtesy Cass County Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator Mike Kennon

The car rolled once into the south ditch. Zimmer was transported by ambulance to the Cass County Memorial Hospital. A report on her condition is not currently available. The car, a 1993 Buick LeSabre, sustained $1,500 damage.

Marne 1st Responders and Medivac Ambulance personnel, along with Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

Ringgold County man arrested in Union County on a Theft-related charge

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office say a Ringgold County man, 22-year old Michael Allen Bergman, of Mount Ayr, was arrested Wednesday night at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a Union County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of theft 3rd degree.  Bergman was being held in the Union County Jail without bond until seen by a Judge.

Atlantic man arrested on assault charge; Massena man also arrested for assault

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two men were arrested on assault charges this week. On Tuesday. 43-year old John Stratton Eichelberger, of Atlantic, turned himself in at the Cass County Jail, on an Atlantic Police Department warrant for Assault with Injury. Eichelberger was released later that day on $1,000 bond.

And today (Thursday), deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58-year old Timothy Dayle Meyer, of Massena, on a Felony charge of Domestic Abuse Assault 3rd or Subsequent offense. Meyer was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held pending appearance before the magistrate.

Veteran w/no known relatives to be buried w/honors today in Omaha

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs say a 79-year old U-S Army Veteran with no known living family members, will be buried this afternoon at the Omaha National Cemetery. Roger Cromey died Sept. 28th at the V.A. Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. His remains have gone unclaimed.

When veterans die with no known next-of-kin, and insufficient resources, the Veteran’s Administration says it strives to make their remains receive the respect they deserve.IA Dept of Veterans Affairs The committal service for any unclaimed veteran includes VA Memorial Benefits such as Military Honors, rifle salute, honor guard and the playing of TAPS.

The public is invited to attend and pay respects to Roger Cromey. Parking at the Omaha National Cemetery (14250 Schram Road), is limited, and the cemetery staff will have guides along the road.  The ceremony, at the Committal Shelter, takes place at 1-p.m.

The VA operates 135 national cemeteries and 33 soldiers’ lots in 40 states and Puerto Rico. Eligible individuals are entitled to burial in any open VA national cemetery. The burial includes open and closing of the grave, a grave liner, perpetual care of the gravesite, and a government-furnished upright headstone or flat maker, all at no cost to the family. Veterans are also eligible for a burial flag and Presidential Memorial Certificate.

For more information on VA burial benefits, go to www.cem.va.gov, or call 1-800-827-1000.

ISU’s Seanna Johnson named to Preseason All-Big 12 team

Sports

October 6th, 2016 by admin

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State women’s basketball senior Seanna Johnson was named to the preseason All-Big 12 team by the Big 12 Conference coaches, the league announced Wednesday.

Johnson is the first Cyclone named to the preseason All-Big 12 team since Hallie Christofferson in 2013-14.

Johnson, who was selected to the All-Big 12 first-team last season, was second in the Big 12 in 2015-16 in points (17.0) and rebounds (9.4). She was also the only player in the nation to average over 17.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. She currently ranks 22nd in the Iowa State record books with 1,156 career points, eighth with 797 rebounds and fourth in double-doubles with 27. Johnson has also started all 90 games in her career.

Iowa State officially begins the 2016-17 season on Nov. 11 against UC-Santa Barbara at noon in Hilton Coliseum.

(From cyclones.com)