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Red Oak man arrested on drug charges Tue. night

News

January 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s deputies in Montgomery County, assisted by Red Oak Police, arrested a Red Oak man on drug charges Tuesday night, following a traffic stop in Red Oak. 53-year old Michael Robert Ransom was taken into custody at around 9:50-p.m. for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Suspended. Ransom was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

Jeb Bush to visit parts of western IA this week

News

January 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Florida Governor Jeb Bush will be in Iowa this week. Today (Wednesday), Governor Bush will attend the Nationwide Speakers Series in Des Moines.. On Friday, Governor Bush will start his Countdown to Caucus tour with stops in Carroll, Sioux City and Sioux Center. On Saturday, Governor Bush will stop in Okoboji, Clear Lake, Cedar Falls and Dubuque. And, on Sunday, Governor Bush will finish his tour with stops in Cedar Rapids, Clinton and Davenport.

In Carroll, Bush will attend an event at the Greasewood Flats Ranch, Friday. Later that day, he’ll be at Bev’s on the River, in Sioux City, and Dordt College, in Sioux Center.

Home invasion leads to shooting in Council Bluffs

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January 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities say officers were called to an apartment at 901 North 35th Street in Council Bluffs at around 9:12-p.m., Tuesday, with regard to a shooting. Upon their arrival, it was learned that a home invasion had occurred. The adults that were present were 25-year old Amber Day, 30-year old Arnell Wynne, Crystal Belden, and 56-year old Venice Wynne. There were 5 children present inside the apartment ranging from 5 months to 11 years in age. Bluffs Badge

The Criminal Investigation Division was notified and based on their initial investigation, determined the victims heard a knock on their apartment door. When Belden answered the door, two black male suspects wearing dark clothing and dark colored handkerchiefs over their faces forced their way into the apartment. One of the suspects was carrying a firearm described as a black semiautomatic handgun. The suspect carrying the handgun immediately ran upstairs and met Arnell Wynne at the top of the steps in the hallway.

The two then began to wrestle with one another. Belden attempted to go around them to get the children in one of the bedrooms. The suspect then fired one shot above her head that traveled into the wall next to the bedroom where her children were located. While Amber Day was in the process of dialing 911 in the children’s bedroom, Wynne continued to wrestle with the suspect which led into the bathroom. As they wrestled in the bathroom, Wynne said the suspect fired another round.

After the second shot was heard, the suspect made his way into the children’s bedroom where he allegedly held the gun to Days’ head as she was on the phone with 911. As the suspect held the gun to the woman’s’ head, Wynne came into the bedroom, grabbed the suspect and pulled him into the hallway. Wynne said the suspect broke free from him and ran downstairs.

While the upstairs incident was occurring, Belden ran out the back sliding glass door, where a third unknown suspect was waiting and struck her in the face with an unknown object. All three suspects then fled the apartment out the back door. Several spent rounds were recovered from the apartment. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties, 1/27/16

Weather

January 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

343 AM CST WED JAN 27 2016

EARLY THIS MORNING…PARTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF FOG. SOUTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG THROUGH MID MORNING. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. NOT AS COLD. LOW IN THE MID 20S. WEST  WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. NORTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S.

 

Iowa early News Headlines: Wed., Jan. 27th 2016

News

January 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Planned Parenthood of the Heartland announced plans to close its Dubuque health center, ending clinical services immediately. Angie Remington, a spokeswoman for the nonprofit organization, said the demand for services at the Dubuque location remained flat, while the demand has grown at the Cedar Rapids Planned Parenthood. The change will allow the Cedar Rapids site to see more patients and expand its hours. Once the clinic closes, the nearest location will be 70 miles away in Cedar Rapids.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The head of a gay rights organization in Iowa says a legislative oversight committee is unfairly targeting his group over programming at an annual anti-bullying youth conference. Nate Monson, executive director of Iowa Safe Schools, says members of the House Government Oversight Committee plan to sensationalize his group’s work at a meeting Wednesday at the Capitol. Monson helps organize a conference on resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.

CLINTON, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Clinton’s most loyal and enthusiastic supporters in Iowa — women middle-aged or older — are unwavering in their support of the Democratic presidential candidate. But some are grappling with a combination of confusion and anxiety that another race in Iowa could be slipping away, just like in 2008. This time around, the unexpected challenge to Clinton comes from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, the self-described democratic socialist who has energized young voters and liberals with his calls for a “political revolution.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The department that oversees Iowa’s flagship history museum says a nearly $80 million renovation to the building will cut its square footage but enhance its presence near the Capitol. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Mary Cownie told lawmakers that the State Historical Museum in downtown Des Moines would shrink from about 230,000 square feet to about 155,000 square feet under a renovation plan that would span several years. The department is seeking $65 million from the Iowa Legislature through an infrastructure fund that is separate from general state dollars.

High School Wrestling results Tuesday 1/26/2016

Sports

January 26th, 2016 by admin

High School Wrestling results from Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Double Dual at Harlan

The Atlantic/CAM wrestling team won two duals in Harlan to improve to 14-4 in duals on the season.  Zac Stork picked up his 100th career win for the Trojans.  Atlantic beat Denison 64-13 and took down Harlan 39-35.  The Trojans next will host Senior night in Anita Thursday.

Quad at East Mills

Shenandoah 51 Griswold 24
Shenandoah 42 East Mills 24
Shenandoah 51 Exira-EHK 6
East Mills 36 Exira-EHK 12
East Mills 38 Griswold 12
Griswold 36 Exira-EHK 18

Quad at Clarke

Clarke 36 Clarinda Academy 33
Mt. Ayr 42 Clarinda Academy 24
Mt. Ayr 45 Clarke 30
Mt. Ayr 42 West Central Valley 36
West Central Valley 40 Clarke 30

Quad at Missouri Valley

Missouri Valley 51 Riverside 22
Missouri Valley 60 Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 12
Missouri Valley 78 West Harrison 6
Riverside 54 MVAO 15
Riverside 78 West Harrison 6
MVAO 60 West Harrison 12

Quad at Glenwood

Glenwood 62, Clarinda 7
Glenwood 72, Bedford/Lenox 12
Glenwood 66, Underwood 18
Clarinda 49, Underwood 27
Clarinda 54, Bedford/Lenox 26
Underwood 40, Bedford/Lenox 37

Girls High School Basketball Scores Tuesday 1/26/2016

Sports

January 26th, 2016 by admin

Girls High School Basketball Scores for Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Glenwood 60, Clarinda 30
Harlan 65, Denison-Schleswig 43
Newell-Fonda 52, Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 45
St. Albert 83, Red Oak 64

Western Iowa Conference

Audubon 45, A-H-S-T-W, Avoca 21 (Sydney Obermeier 12pts for Audubon)
IKM-Manning 50, Griswold 29
Logan-Magnolia 66, Underwood 52
Treynor 74, Missouri Valley 38

Rolling Valley Conference

Adair-Casey 76, Woodbine 15
Boyer Valley 75, West Harrison 43
CAM, Anita 41, Charter Oak-Ute 15
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 72, Coon Rapids-Bayard 29
Glidden-Ralston 58, Paton-Churdan 44

Corner Conference

Essex 45, Tarkio, MO 23
Fremont-Mills 66, Heartland Christian 15
Sidney 44, Nishnabotna 39
Stanton 52, East Mills 40
South Page 61, Clarinda Academy 22

Pride of Iowa Conference

Bedford 73, Mount Ayr 64
Nodaway Valley 60, Southwest Valley 21
Lenox 51, East Union 43

Other Scores

Sioux City, North 61, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 59
Van Meter 56, West Central Valley, Stuart 36

Boys High School Basketball Scores Tuesday 1/26/2016

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January 26th, 2016 by admin

Boys High School Basketball Scores from Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Hawkeye Ten Confernce

Glenwood 107, Clarinda 46
Harlan 74, Denison-Schleswig 43
Kuemper Catholic 77, Newell-Fonda 39
St. Albert 51, Red Oak 41

Western Iowa Conference

Audubon 69, AHSTW 63 (Mitchell Nelsen 20pts Aud, RJ Harris 25pts AHSTW)
IKM-Manning 73, Griswold 55 (Kyle Wagner 20pts)
Treynor 70, Missouri Valley 40
Tri-Center, Neola 73, Riverside, Oakland 33
Logan-Magnolia 63, Underwood 62

Rolling Valley Conference

Boyer Valley, Dunlap 64, West Harrison, Mondamin 58
CAM, Anita 52, Charter Oak-Ute 48
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 37, Coon Rapids-Bayard 29
Paton-Churdan 59, Glidden-Ralston 58
Ridge View 57, Ar-We-Va 34
Stanton 67, East Mills 36

Corner Conference

Essex 56, Tarkio, Mo. 36
Nishnabotna 48, Sidney 46
Stanton 67, East Mills 36

Pride of Iowa Conference

Bedford 73, Mt. Ayr 54
Lenox 53, East Union, Afton 41
Nodaway Valley 81, Southwest Valley 42

Other Scores

ADM, Adel 76, Carroll 71, OT
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 73, Sioux City, North 52
Van Meter 85, West Central Valley, Stuart 36

LYLE ARTHUR NORTON, 86, of Harlan (Svcs. Private)

Obituaries

January 26th, 2016 by admin

LYLE ARTHUR NORTON, 86, of Harlan died Monday, January 25th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.  A Private family service for LYLE ARTHUR NORTON will be held Thursday, January 28th at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

LYLE ARTHUR NORTON is survived by:

Wife: Jacquetta Norton of Harlan.

Sons: Brad Norton of Avoca, &  Tracey Norton of Harlan.

7 Grandchildren & 12 Great-Grandchildren

A. MARILYN HANSEN, 82, of Panora (Formerly of Casey) (Svcs. 01/29/2015)

Obituaries

January 26th, 2016 by admin

A. MARILYN HANSEN, 82, of Panora (Formerly of Casey) died Tuesday, January 26th at her home in Panora.  Funeral services for A. MARILYN HANSEN will be held Friday, January 29th at 10:30am in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Casey.  Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, January 28th from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Casey.

Burial will be in the Dalmanutha Cemetery in Casey.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

A. MARILYN HANSEN is survived by:

Daughters: Denise (Bob) Boyle of Perry.  Dawn (Jon) Dalmas of Durham, NC.

Son: Darren Hansen of Smithville, MO.

Brother: David (Bernice) Larsen of Gretna, NE.

Sister: Carol Fleming of Worthington, MN.

9 Grandchildren