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Man arrested after threats at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg Wednesday

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August 19th, 2015 by admin

Deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sidney man that was making threats at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg on Tuesday.  Hospital staff informed deputies a man was making threats to employees and they decided to go into lockdown until the subject was located.  David Daugherty Jr. of Sidney was found a short time later and arrested for Disorderly Conduct.  He was taken to the Fremont County Jail and held without bond.

Former Iowa teacher takes plea deal in sex exploitation case

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August 19th, 2015 by admin

TREYNOR, Iowa (AP) – A former teacher has agreed to give up his teaching and coaching licenses as part of a plea deal in his sexual exploitation case involving students.

The Daily Nonpareil reports that Michael Travis pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of assault. He also agreed to surrender the licenses to the Iowa Education Department. He won’t have to register as a sex offender or serve any time in jail.

The newspaper reported that Travis maintained his innocence despite his negotiated plea of guilty. He was arrested in May 2014 on two counts of sexual exploitation by a school employee.

Travis had been an assistant softball coach at Treynor High School and taught elementary school.

Backyard and Beyond 08-19-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 19th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen talks about pollinators in the garden.

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3 arrests in Creston Tuesday

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August 19th, 2015 by admin

The Creston Police Departments reports three arrests on Tuesday, August 19th.

At 10:52am Officers arrested 38-year-old Roger Straw of Creston at 300 Pine Street on a Union County Warrant for Violation of a Protection Order.  He was released from the Union County Jail on a $300 bond.

At 10:25pm Officers arrested 30-year-old John Foster of Creston near Division and Levy Streets.  Foster was charged with 5th Degree Criminal Mischief and Public Intoxication 3rd or Subsequent Offense.  Foster was later released on $2,000 bond.

Finally at 11:30pm Officers arrested 43-year-old Steven Jehn of Creston for Driving While Revoked.  He was arrested in the 200 block of North Elm Street.  Jehn is being held in the Union County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

7AM Sportscast 08-19-2015

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August 19th, 2015 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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7AM Newscast 08-19-2015

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August 19th, 2015 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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Two additional overnight arrests in Red Oak

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August 19th, 2015 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports two additional arrests overnight.

At approximately 9:53pm Tuesday officers arrested 30-year-old Justin Curtis Hanshaw of Red Oak in the 500 block of North 2nd Street.  Hanshaw was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Hanshaw is being held at the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on $1,000 cash bond.

Later at 12:38am Wednesday officers arrested 25-year-old Mildred Helenora Douglas of Red Oak for Trespass, Criminal Mischief, and two charges of Assault on a Peace Officer.  The arrest was made on East Corning Street in Red Oak.  Douglas was taken to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on $2,000 cash bond.

Montgomery County youth take static exhibits to Iowa State Fair

Ag/Outdoor

August 19th, 2015 by admin

Montgomery County Youth take Static Exhibits to the Iowa State Fair

The 2015 Iowa State Fair Static and Awardrobe Results are out! Additional contests and livestock results will be released throughout the State Fair Week. Congrats Exhibitors!

2015 4-H Static Exhibits
Katie Carlson, Communications Posters, Seal of Excellence
Nick Carlson, Mechanics, Blue
Savanna Clark-Moffett, Clothing & Fashion, Blue
Hannah Elwood, Photography, Blue
Hannah Elwood, Photography, Blue
Tannah Halvin, Photography, Blue
Tannah Halvin, Photography, Blue
Caleb Johnson, Visual Arts, Red
Mariah Lombard, Photography, Red
Mariah Lombard, Self-Determined, Red
Luke Mellott, Science, Engineering & Technology, Red
Delaina Olson, Photography, Blue
Isabelle Perkins, Food & Nutrition, Red
Isabelle Perkins, Home Improvement, Blue
Tyler Rines, Environment & Sustainability, Red
Kendra Top, Photography, Blue
Heidi Vanderholm, Sewing & Needle Arts, Red
Scott Vanderhoof, Home Improvement, Red
Hannah Vial, Communications Posters, Seal of Excellence
Hannah Vial, Photography, Blue
Rob Vial, Photography, Blue
Cassie Vrabel, Child Development, Blue
Cassie Vrabel, Food & Nutrition, Blue
Cassie Vrabel, Food & Nutrition, Red
Corbin Wolfe, Food & Nutrition, Blue
Corbin Wolfe, Horticulture, Blue
Corbin Wolfe, Photography, Blue
Tristan Wolfe, Other Agriculture and Natural Resources, Blue
Tristan Wolfe, Food & Nutrition, Red
Tristan Wolfe, Other Family & Consumer Science, Blue
Mallorie Wookey, Photography, Red
Mallorie Wookey, Photography, Blue
Mallorie Wookey, Photography, Blue
Anna Young, Visual Arts, White

Awardrobe Clothing Event
Cassie Vrabel, Clothing Selection, Top 10%, $25 Gift Card

Extension warns oven canning is unsafe

Ag/Outdoor

August 19th, 2015 by admin

Oven Canning- UNSAFE!

Preserving food by canning in the oven has been a hot topic this summer. It seems everyone is looking for a shortcut to preserve food at home.

Oven canning is NOT a safe shortcut, Barb Fuller, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist and a Master Food Safety Advisor for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, says, “Many individuals have shared they have tried, or have heard about, oven canning. Just because a jar is sealed doesn’t mean the food inside is safe to eat. I’ve had people say to me- ‘I haven’t gotten sick from it.’ I tell them they are probably very lucky! Botulism is a big concern.”

Very often, a trusted and well-meaning friend or relative has shared information about canning in the oven as a simple way to can food. Others have found information off the internet promoting it as a “quick and easy” method.
Food “processed” in the oven will not necessarily be heated hot enough or long enough to produce a safe product! Oven regulators may not be very accurate and the hot air in the oven may not circulate efficiently enough to heat the food in the jars. In addition, dry heat penetrates jars very slowly. Canning jars are not designed for dry heating either. Who would want to clean up that mess if they exploded?

In addition, think of the wasted resources when finding out your food may not be safe to eat. Fuller adds, “People spend a great deal of money, time, and energy canning food. It is disheartening to tell someone their (improperly) canned food could make someone they love very sick.”

Do not put your families’ health and the quality of your food at risk for the sake of a shortcut- like oven canning. Be sure to only use research-based methods and tested recipes for SAFE home food preservation. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is an excellent source of this information. Go to www.store.extension.iastate.edu for publications and recipes. In the Search box (upper right corner), enter the name or number of publication:
• Canning Fruits (PM 1043)
• Canning Vegetables (PM 1044)
• Canning Fruit Spreads (PM 1366)
• Canning Pickled Products (PM 1368)
• Canning and Freezing Tomatoes (PM 638)
• Canning Meats, Poultry, Wild Game, and Fish (PM 3021)
• Freezing Fruits and Vegetables (PM 1045)
• Canning Salsa (HS 0021)

For more information, contact the your County ISU Extension and Outreach Office or Barb Fuller at 641-202-1843or at bfuller@iastate.edu. You can also call ISU Extension and Outreach’s AnswerLine at (800) 262-3804 to talk directly with a Home Economist. AnswerLine hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-noon and from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Suspended Red Oak driver arrested

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August 19th, 2015 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest Tuesday of a Red Oak woman for Driving While Suspended.  At 11:15pm officers arrested 55-year-old Wilma Maxine Dykes in the 1600 block of Summit Street.  Dykes was taken into custody and held on $300 bond.