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3 escape from Clarinda Academy Friday evening

News

May 23rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Clarinda Police Department reports three students from the Clarinda Academy escaped from the facility Friday evening.  Information posted on the Clarinda P-D’s Facebook page indicated the students escaped sometime between 7:15- and 8:15-p.m.

The trio were traveling in an unknown direction of travel. Additional information including a description of the subjects was not immediately available. Anyone with information concerning whereabouts of possible escapees is asked to call the Clarinda Police Department or 9-1-1.

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FRIDAY, MAY 23rd

Trading Post

May 23rd, 2014 by admin

WANTED: Used washing machine, reasonably priced – working. 712-249-6930.

FOR SALE: 2 Dual Window Fans $5 each. 4 small fans $3 each.  SOLD!

WANTED: A leather recliner, any color but it must be leather. Also a dresser with a mirror.  Call 712-250-0788.

GARAGE SALE: At the residence of Jared Joyce in Harlan to support funeral costs for their daughter that passed away on April 1st. 1302 Hawkeye Ave Harlan, IA 51537-2375 from 10am until close Saturday, May 24th and 1pm to close on Sunday, April 25th.

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Council Bluffs physician pleads guilty to possessing child porn

News

May 23rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A physician in Council Bluffs plead guilty this week to one-count of Possession of Child Pornography depicting a person under the age of 12. According to documents provided by the U-S Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa, 69-year old Dennis Seaborn Jones agree to the plea on Tuesday, May 20th. The plea was entered into record today (Friday). He faces a maximum of 20-years in prison during his sentencing, and fines not to exceed $250,000. In addition, Jones will serve at least five-years of Supervised Release upon completion of his term of incarceration.

Jones could face additional penalties including more prison time, if he is found guilty in a Pottawattamie County case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a 5-year old girl. That case is currently making its way through the judicial system. His trial on the charge is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on June 4th at the Pottawattamie County Courthouse.

Records show that on or about May 16th, 2013, Jones knowingly possessed visual images of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. A search of computers found in his Council Bluffs home resulted in the discovery of approximately 1.2-million still images of child pornography and 9,300 videos showing child porn he had downloaded off the internet. Included among the images were more than two-dozen pictures and videos of patients seen by Doctor Jones at his medical clinic in Council Bluffs. The images showing minors in various stages of undress, were captured without the knowledge of his patients or their parents.

Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys agreed, and have recommended that Jones should serve 8-to 10-years in prison and at least 10-years of Supervised release. They said he should also be required to surrender his license to practice medicine and be placed on the State’s Sex Offender Registry upon his release from prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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Friday Girls 2-A/3-A State Track Results

Sports

May 23rd, 2014 by admin

***Updated constantly, check back and refresh often***

Distance Medley Final:
Class 2-A:

  • 12 Kuemper Catholic: Madison Wendl, Katie Tigges, Clair Ludwig, Paige Overmohle 4:20.99
  • 15. Treynor: Laura Hempel, Callie Calfee, Madison Paulsen, Tracy Purdy 4:24.22
  • 24. St.Albert: Alli Wettengel, Maddy Dunning, Kylie Ferguson, Krisann Stephany 4:32.70

Class 3-A:

  • 8. Creston: Chelcee Downing, Raegen Smith, Taylor Briley, Natalie Mostek 4:17.01
  • 24. Atlantic: Stephanie Sandbothe, Allie Siggins, Karly Monson, Tiffany Williams 4:36.37

400 Hurdles Final:

Class 2-A:

  • 3.  Sydney Nielsen, Shenendoah 1:06.4
  • 23.  Miranda Mleynek, Panorama 1:12.32

Class 3-A:

  • 9.  Katey Trecker, Carroll 1:08.1
  • 20.  Miranda Ruth, Glenwood 1:12.05

4 x 200 Final:
Class 2-A:

  • 13.  Clarinda – Paige Fast, Lauren Jones, Jaedra Moses, Jenny Bair 1:49.62
  • 15.  Treynor – Taylor Sudmann, Madison Paulsen, Kayli Christensen, Callie Calfee 1:49.94
  • 23.  Kuemper Catholic – Madison Wendl, Kendra Peter, Abby Derner, Claire Ludwig 1:51.34

Class 3-A:

  • 7.  Harlan – Kassidy Craig, Courtney Scheffler, Hannah Havick, Mikayla Evers 1:45.52
  • 21.  Denison-Schleswig – Sophia Schultz, Peyton Lee, Sarah Branning, Megan Ellerbeck 1:49.03

100 Hurdles Prelim:
Class 2-A:

  • Laura Hempel, Treynor :15.95 (Qualified)
  • Miranda Mleynek, Panorama :16.56 DNQ

Class 3-A:

  • Katey Trecker, Carroll :15.83 DNQ
  • Allison Bruck, Harlan :16.23 DNQ
  • Miranda Ruth, Glenwood :16.53 DNQ

4 x 100 Prelim:
Class 2-A:

  • Clarinda – Paige Fast, Klarissa McElroy, Jenny Bair, Jaedra Moses :50.75 (Qualified)
  • Panorama – Emily Neel, Karlee Johnk, Brooke Beckman, Miranda Mleynek :51.56 DNQ

Class 3-A:

  • Glenwood – Courtney Magnussen, Kecia Caudill, Sarah Salerno, Chelsea Webster :50.02 (Qualified)
  • Carroll – Lauren Janning, Katey Trecker, Destiny Rummel, Kristin Honold :51.96 DNQ

4 x 400 Prelim:
Class 2-A:

  • St. Albert – Maddy Dunning, Krisann Stephany, Alli Wettengel, Kylie Ferguson 4:12.92 DNQ

Class 3-A:

  • Harlan – Bailey Kuhl, Payten Hoegh, Mikayla Evers, Asia Kloewer 4:06.58 DNQ
  • Creston – Raegen Smith, Maria Mostek, Chelcee Downing, Taylor Briley 4:11.16 DNQ

Class 3-A Long Jump Final:

  • 5.  Mikayla Evers, Harlan 16′-8.75″
  • 10.  Sarah Salerno, Glenwood 16′-0.5

Class 2-A High Jump Final:

  • 22. Jessica Singsank, IKM-Manning 4′-8″
  • Delaney Kinghorn, Shenendoah (no height)

Class 3-A Shot Put Final:

  • 7.  Jacy Embray, Glenwood 39′-2.5″
  • 16.  Ashton Weyer, Harlan 35′-8″
  • 17.  Valerie Johnson, Denison-Schleswig 35′-6″
  • 18.  Bianca Irlbeck, Carroll 35′-2″
  • 21.  Lauren Janning, Carroll 34′-7.5″

Class 2-A Discus Final:

  • 5.  Serena Parker, Shenendoah 124′-3″
  • 7.  Shelby Lane, Panorama 121′-3″
  • 13.  Hallie Goudie, Clarinda 115′-4″
  • 20.  Courtney Monson, IKM-Manning 109′

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Friday Boys 2-A/3-A State Track Results

Sports

May 23rd, 2014 by admin

***Updated constantly, check back and refresh often***

400 Hurdles Final:

Class 2-A:

  • 2. Tucker Culjat, St. Albert 54.05
  • 7. Nick Paulsen, Treynor 55.54
  • 19. Brett Daley, Treynor 57.05

Class 3-A:

  • 9. Isaac Rissleman, Carroll 55.33
  • 18. Nolan Eflin, Glenwood 57.72

4 x 200 Final:
Class 2-A:

  • 14.  Panorama – Matt Webner, Josiah Moulds, Zac Stetzel, Luke Webner 1:32.98
  • 15.  St. Albert – Josh Hecker, Jake Bendgen, Glen Bertlesen, Eric Johnson 1:33.33
  • 18.  Shenandoah – Logan Roberts, Evan Lindburg, Jake Cerven, Sam Kroepel 1:33.57

Class 3-A:

  • Glenwood – Brogan Weddum, Corey Bertini, Cole Kennedy, Mavrick Decker 1:31.02

110 Hurdles Prelim:
Class 2-A:

  • Gabe Richey, Panorama :16.37 DNQ

Class 3-A:

  • Dane Kruse, Glenwood :15.03 DNQ
  • Connor Clayton, Harlan :15.42 DNQ
  • Peyton Renning, Carroll :15.5 DNQ

Distance Medley Final:
Class 2-A:

  • 4.  St. Albert – Eric Johnson, Glen Bertlesen, Gus Doll, Tucker Culjat 3:33.83
  • 14.  Missouri Valley – Sage Lloyd, Wesley Dillinger, Kyle Lorenzen, Justin Miller 3:40.25
  • 15.  Shenandoah – Sam Kroepel, Evan Lindburg, Logan Roberts, Tyler Hoyt 3:40.36

Class 3-A:

  • 14.  Harlan – Josh Kloewer, Connor Clayton, Marcus Klein, Chris Brace 3:40.79
  • 16.  Glenwood – Corey Bertini, Cole  Kennedy, Brogan Weddum, Jared Cook 3:41.39

4 x 100 Prelim:
Class 2-A:

  • Panorama – Matt Webner, Chase Hennen, Josiah Moulds, Luke Webner :43.94 (Qualified)
  • Shenandoah – Jake Cerven, Evan Lindburg, Logan Roberts, Sam Kroepel :44.58 DNQ
  • Clarinda – Dylann Everett, Kyle Holmes, JJcClark, Jett Kettwick :44.63 DNQ

Class 3-A:

  • Glenwood – Nick Beier, Dane Kruse, John Van Scoy, Mavrick Decker :43.89 (Qualified)
  • Carroll – Anthony Beyerink, Dylan Millermon, Nathan Simmons, Isaac Rissleman :45.8 DNQ

4 x 400 Prelim:
Class 2-A:

  • St. Albert – Eric Johnson, Gus Doll, Glen Bertlesen, Tucker Culjat 3:25.29 (Qualified)
  • Panorama – Luke Webner, Zack Stetzel, Matt Webner, Chase Hennen 3:29.36 DNQ

Class 3-A:

  • Creston-  Bryce Briley, Maxx Walters, Brandon Phipps, Jay Wolfe 3:25.81 (Qualified)
  • Harlan – Marcus Klein, Caleb Rasmussen, Levi Preston, Conner Clayton 3:27.86 DNQ
  • Carroll – Cooper LaRue, Dylan Millermon, Mason Millard, Isaac Rissleman 3:29.24 DNQ
  • Glenwood – Brogan Weddum, Matt Bowden, Brady Wheeler, Jared Cook 3:29.27 DNQ

Class 3-A Long Jump Final:

  • 12.  Robbie Bodine, Atantic 20′-1.25″
  • 21.  Colton Thompson, Carroll 19′-2.25″

Class 2-A High Jump Final:

  • 12.  Chase Rupiper, Kuemper Catholic 6′-0″
  • 15.  Noah Bix, Clarinda 6′-0″
  • 18.  Sam Wegner, IKM-Manning 6′-0″
  • 19.  Gabe Richey, Panorama 5′-10″
  • 22.  Colten Drake, Southwest Valley 5′-10″

Class 3-A Shot Put Final:

  • 22.  Alex Stenbo, Carroll 44′-7.25″

Class 2-A Discus Final:

  • 12.  Marcus Boldy, Panorama 143′-7″
  • 13.  Joe Thraen, IKM-Manning 143′

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Shaw makes final pitch for your vote – says he can stand up to Appel

News

May 23rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Republican candidate for Iowa’s 3rd District Congressional seat, Monte Shaw, stopped by the KJAN Studios Friday afternoon, to make a final push for your vote during the June 3rd Primary election. Shaw is competing against five other Republicans for the seat being vacated by Republican Tom Latham, who decided not to run for re-election.

The Republican race for Latham’s seat hasn’t been too contentious, but Shaw says Democrat Staci Appel attacked him on religious grounds during a recent debate. He says he was defending the 1st Amendment to the Constitution, saying “The federal government should not be allowed to force religious institutions to provide services at their own expense, that run counter to their religious tenets.” Shaw says “Staci Appel came out and called that extremist rhetoric.” He says “Apparently she thinks it’s fine for the federal government to dictate what religious institutions do with their money, even if it violates their religious tenet.”

Shaw says as for the Republicans, in order for a candidate to emerge as a clear-cut winner in the Primary and move on to the election in November, they will have to show they can stand-up to scrutiny from the Democrats and what – quote — “The liberal attack machine out of D-C is going to through at us.” He says he can stand-up to that scrutiny, and he doesn’t have the baggage that makes for a “Target rich environment.”

Shaw says he has a “track record of getting things done,” and can bring a voice of agriculture to the U-S House. The 41-year old Shaw is a native of Shenandoah and has been the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association since 2005. His Republican opponents heading into the June 3rd Primary include Robert Cramer, Joe Grandanette, Matt Schult, David Young and Brad Zaun.

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Cass County Extension Offers Tractor and Machinery Safety Certification

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 23rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the ISU Extension office in Atlantic say the Cass County Extension and Vo-Ag Teachers from Atlantic, CAM and Griswold schools will be teaching a 24-hour tractor and machinery safety certification course for local youth May 28-31 at the Cass County Fairgrounds. The training is required by law for any 14 or 15 year olds who want to safely operate a tractor over 20 HP and other machinery on a farm, acreage or any other business. Any youth who want to work in an operation that requires equipment operation must have this certificate. Youth aged 13 must be turning 14 during the summer of 2014 in order to be eligible for the certificate. 24 hours of training, including both a written and driving test, are required for participants to be certified.

While the certificate is required for 14 and 15-year old’s to be eligible for employment, anyone age 13 or older, including adults, is welcome to register for the class, as a wide variety of tractor, machinery and general farm safety topics will be taught. Participants will get some time “hands-on” driving farm machinery, as well as class time with Extension/Vo-Ag instructors and representatives from other local businesses and organizations.

The class dates are Wednesday, May 28 from Noon to 5 PM; Thursday, May 29 from Noon to 6 PM; Friday, May 30 from Noon to 5 PM and Saturday, May 31 from 8 AM to 4 PM. A $40 registration fee covers all class materials, including lunch for all 4 days of the course. Registration forms can be picked up from the Cass County Extension office or any Cass County Vo-Ag instructor. Forms are also available online at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass to print and return. Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, May 27th,  to ensure enough materials and food are available for course participants. For more information, call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132 or email xcass@iastate.edu.

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7th Annual Western Iowa No-till (WIN) Field Day to Focus on Soil Health

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 23rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with ISU Extension in Cass County say the 7th Annual Western Iowa No-till (WIN) Demonstration Field Day, scheduled for June 17th at the Carstens 1880 Farmstead south of Shelby, Iowa, will address a wide variety of topics for local producers interested in learning more about the practical application of no-till production practices and management of soil heath and fertility. Registration opens at 8 AM with coffee and rolls available. Local agribusinesses will be on hand to visit with producers in the morning and showcase their services/equipment.WINlogocolorweb[1]

The field day program begins at 9 AM with a weather and market outlook from Bryce Andersen with DTN. At 10 AM, rotating breakout sessions will cover nitrogen rate calculation and the evolution of cover crops in corn production. The breakout sessions will be followed by a lunchtime discussion on understanding soil biology and improving soil health. After lunch, keynote speaker Barry Kusel will share his experiences using cover crops successfully in his row crop farm in Carroll County.

Anyone with an interest in the practical application and impact of no-till production, whether looking for ideas to begin adopting no-till practices or a long-time no-till producer looking to improve production results, is encouraged to attend this field day. Nearly 200 ag producers and ag professionals attended the 2013 event, learning about effective soil stewardship strategies. In addition to the educational sessions at the 2014 WIN Field Day, there will be plenty of time for farmers to visit informational displays, vendor exhibits and network with other producers. 4 hours of CCA Credits have been applied for, and will be available at no cost for Certified Crop Advisors needing additional continuing education units this year.

There is no charge to attend this event, but pre-registration is requested by June 12th to ensure a lunch will be available. A free steak sandwich lunch with sides and dessert will be provided to all attendees, with steaks cooked by the Shelby County Cattlemen. Registration can be completed by e-mailing csgorham@iastate.edu or by calling the Harrison County Extension Office at 888-644-2105. More information is available at many local ISU Extension and NRCS offices, or can be found online at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass.

The field day is brought to you by NRCS, ISU Extension and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in Harrison, Pottawattamie, Cass and Shelby Counties, along with many local supporting agribusinesses. 2014 Business Sponsors include Farm Bureau in East & West Pottawattamie, Shelby, Cass & Harrison Counties, Brokaw Supply Company, Sorensen Equipment Co., HTS Ag, Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Shelby County State Bank, United Bank of Iowa and Bartlett Grain Co.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in meetings/events/functions should contact Dale DuVal at 712-644-2210, Ext 3, (Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339) or Dale.DuVal@ia.usda.gov by June 13th.

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USDA announces changes to fruit, vegetable and wild rice planting rules

Ag/Outdoor

May 23rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced fruit, vegetable and wild rice provisions that affect producers who intend to participate in certain programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014. “Similar to previous programs that we’ve administered, planting fruits, vegetables or wild rice on base acres on a farm can result in a payment reduction for program participants,” said John Whitaker, State Executive Director for the Iowa FSA.USDA logo

Producers who intend to participate in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs are subject to an acre-for-acre payment reduction when fruits and nuts, vegetables or wild rice are planted on the payment acres of a farm. Payment reductions do not apply to mung beans, dry peas, lentils or chickpeas. Planting fruits, vegetables or wild rice on acres that are not considered payment acres will not result in a payment reduction. Farms that are eligible to participate in ARC/PLC but are not enrolled for a particular year may plant unlimited fruits, vegetables and wild rice for that year but will not receive ARC/PLC payments for that year. Eligibility for succeeding years is not affected.

Planting and harvesting fruits, vegetables and wild rice on ARC/PLC acreage is subject to the acre-for-acre payment reduction when those crops are planted on either more than 15 percent of the base acres of a farm enrolled in ARC using the county coverage or PLC, or more than 35 percent of the base acres of a farm enrolled in ARC using the individual coverage.

Fruits, vegetables and wild rice that are planted in a double-cropping practice will not cause a payment reduction if the farm is in a double-cropping region as designated by the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation.

For additional information on fruit, vegetable and wild rice rules, visit www.fsa.usda.gov or contact your local USDA Service Center.

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MARIETTA ANTONIA PETERSEN, 78, of Marne (Svcs. 5/30/14)

Obituaries

May 23rd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

MARIETTA ANTONIA PETERSEN, 78, of Marne, died Wed., May 21st, at home. Memorial services for MARIETTA PETERSEN will be held 11-a.m. Fri., May 30th, at Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

There is no visitation.

Burial will be in the Brighton Township Cemetery north of Marne, at 1:30-p.m. Friday, May 30th.

Memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church or Senior Citizens Center.

MARIETTA PETERSEN is survived by:

Her extended family and friends.

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