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Single Vehicle crash in Montgomery County

News

July 30th, 2011 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office was called to a single vehicle accident around 3:43pm Friday afternoon at US Highway 34 and L Ave.  Upon arrival a 2001 Chevy Suburban owned by Lupita Cisneros of Rowlett, TX and being operated by 75-year-old Keith Wayne Rhone of Rockwall, TX was found wrecked while travelling Eastbound on Highway 34. 

The Suburban was pulling a 1995 Viking Travel Trailer heading Eastbound on Highway 34 when Rhone fell asleep at the wheel.  The vehicle traveled across the westbound lane of traffic and entered into the north ditch, travelling 400 feet before striking the ditch embankment of L Avenue and coming to rest. 

Two minor children in the vehicle were transported to Montgomery County Memorial Hospital by Red Oak Rescue for treatment of minor injuries.  The Suburban was a total loss and the travel trailer had an estimated $500 damage.  The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Red Oak Rescue and the Iowa State Patrol.

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Forgery Charge in Corning

News

July 30th, 2011 by admin

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 21-year-old Brandon Manwiller of Corning on a forgery charge.  Manwiller allegedly stole three checks from someone, forged their name and cashed the checks at Hy-Vee in Corning.  The arrest was made Friday morning at around 10:45am and Manwiller was taken to the Adams County Jail.

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Pujols Gets 2,000th Hit as Cardinals top Cubs 9-2

Sports

July 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Albert Pujols got his 2,000th hit and Edwin Jackson pitched seven innings in his debut with St. Louis, lifting the Cardinals to a 9-2 win Friday over the Chicago Cubs. David Freese hit a three-run homer and Ryan Theriot, who entered as a pinch-hitter in the sixth, drove in three runs on two hits.  In his 10th season, Pujols is 263rd overall on the major league hit list. He’s the fifth Cardinal to get 2,000 hits in a career. He is the 12th quickest player to 2,000 hits in history, taking 1,650 games.  Pujols joined Stan Musial (3,630), Lou Brock (2,713), Rogers Hornsby (2,110) and Enos Slaughter (2,063) as the only Cardinals to get 2,000 with the franchise.

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Former ISU Star Bolte Headed to France

Sports

July 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Former Iowa State women’s basketball star Kelsey Bolte will play professionally in France next season.  Iowa State says Bolte has signed to play with a team in Nice, which competes in France’s top women’s basketball league.  Bolte averaged 16.9 points per game last season for the Cyclones, helping Iowa State finish 22-11 and earn its fifth straight trip to the NCAA Tournament.  Bolte will leave for France on Monday for training camp.

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Chiefs Cast Unanimous Vote to Recertify

Sports

July 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have voted unanimously to recertify as a players union.  Several players said Friday there was no sentiment not to recertify the NFL Players Association as a union.  “I know a lot of the deal was based on the fact that we had to recertify,” quarterback Matt Cassell said. “We know as of Aug. 4 this labor lockout would continue. We voted unanimously to end it and recertify.”  The union decertified last March at the start of the owners’ lockout.  Once the NFLPA regains its union status, it can finish negotiating the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL.  Having that done will allow players who have agreed to new deals to join their teams.

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7AM Sportscast 07-30-2011

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July 30th, 2011 by admin

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7AM Newscast 07-30-2011

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LAWRENCE PEDERSEN, 81, of Oakland (Svcs 8-2-11)

Obituaries

July 30th, 2011 by admin

LAWRENCE PEDERSEN, 81, of Oakland died Friday, July 29th at the Oakland Manor.  Funeral services for LAWRENCE PEDERSEN will be held 1:30-p.m. Tue., Aug. 2nd, at  the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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A special service will be held from 5-6pm Mon., Aug. 1st, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Brighton Township Cemetery, northeast of Marne.

Lawrence Pedersen is survived by:

His sons – Bill Pedersen, of Bridgewater; Larry Pedersen &  Don Pedersen, both of Atlantic, & Richard Pedersen, of Oakland.

His daughters – Betty Pedersen, of Omaha, NE, & Terri Sue, of Lawson, MO.

A brother – Gilbert Pedersen, of Atlantic.

A sister – Marlene Bagsted, of Duluth, MN.

13 grandchildren

6 great grandchilren

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MARILYN J. TIBKEN, 80, of Exira (Svcs 08-01-2011)

Obituaries

July 30th, 2011 by admin

MARILYN J. TIBKEN, 80, of Exira  died Thursday July 28th at her home in Exira.  Funeral services for MARILYN TIBKEN will be held 2:00pm Monday, August 1st in the Exira Lutheran Church.  Kessler Funeral Home in Exira has the arrangements.

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Family visitation will be held at 12pm until the time of service on Monday (8/1) at the Exira Lutheran Church.

Burial will be in the Exira Cemetery

MARILYN J. TIBKEN is survived by:

Her Husband of 60 years: Gerald (Jerry) Tibken of Exira

2 Children: Doug Tibken of West Des Moines; and Shelley (Mike) Davis of Exira.

1 Brother: Larry Taylor of Omaha.

Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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BEN DEAN DWAYNE FUNKE, 32, of Greenfield (Svcs 8-2-2011)

Obituaries

July 30th, 2011 by admin

BEN DEAN DWAYNE FUNKE, 32, of Greenfield died Thursday, July 28th at his home.  Memorial services for BEN DEAN DWAYNE FUNKE will be held 2:00-pm Tuesday, August 2nd at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield.  Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

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Online condolences may be left at www.steenfunerals.com

Memorials to the Michelle Marie Funke college fund, in care of Steen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 390, Greenfield, IA 50849.

BEN FUNKE is survived by:

His daughter – Michelle.

His father – Dean

His mother – Sandra

His brothers – Scott and Joseph Funke.

His sisters – Angela and Christina.

Other relatives, and friends.

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