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BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR CITY OF DEXTER

News

November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa DNR said today (Friday), a Boil Order has been issued for the city of Dexter because of a break in a water line between the treatment plant and the city.
While the repair is being made, water pressure will be lost. Due to the potential for bacterial contamination, it is being recommended that the water be boiled before using for drinking or cooking or that an alternative source such as bottled water be used. The boil order will be lifted after the repair has been made and water samples have been analyzed to ensure that the water is safe.

It is recommended not to drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.  The water may be used for bathing and other similar purposes.

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.

Heartbeat Today 11-11-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 11th, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Marcia Rabe about Diabetes.

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4 people face drugs charges in Red Oak (updated 8:45-a.m)

News

November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Four people were taken into custody on drug and other charges, following a raid at a residence Thursday morning, in Red Oak. According to police, a search warrant was executed at around 8:30-a.m. Thursday, at a home on east Market Street, in Red Oak. The search resulted in the discovery of drug paraphernalia, six-grams of methamphetamine, 70-grams of marijuana, and numerous prescription pills. Packaging equipment and a little over $2,000 in cash was also taken into evidence.

Officials say 34-year-old Tommy Joe Lovell, 28-year-old Samantha Jo Abraham, and 41-year-old Angela Kay Shetterly, all of Red Oak, were arrested on charges of Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance/methamphetamine. Lovell and Abraham were also charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver marijuana and Schedule 4 controlled substance drugs, possession with intent to deliver a Schedule 2 controlled substance, and drug tax stamp violations. Shetterly was charged as well with gathering where controlled substances are used. Abraham and Shetterly both also face child endangerment charges. A 4th suspect, 18-year-old Devon Ray Briggs, was charged with Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver/marijuana, and Possession of a schedule 4 controlled substance.

All four suspects were being held in the Montgomery County Jail, with Lovell and Abraham’s bonds set at $100,000 each. Shetterly was being held on $50,000 bond, while Briggs bond was set at $5,000.

7AM Newscast 11-11-2011

News, Podcasts

November 11th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th

Trading Post

November 11th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Gretsch Twin Reverb Amplifier, (Model # 6162) 1.0 amps, 117 volts, 60 c.y., vaccuum tube set, $115.  Call Sherry @ 712-779-0093.

FOR SALE: Grundorf CRATE Amplifier (K 40 XL) on wheels with cover.  2 inputs, Master Volume, Equalization, Reverb insert, line out, head phones, $150.  Call Sherry @ 712-779-0093.

FOR SALE: “Make-An-Offer” Garage Sale ~ Men & Women Clothes, Furniture, Antiques, numerous misc. items Saturday, Nov. 12  from  9am-5pm ~ Location:  70786 Oxford Rd., Cumberland, IA.  Call Sherry @ 712-779-0093 with questions.

FOR SALE: 4hp., 20″, 2 stage, electric start, Sears snowblower $150.00 Call 243-4350 and leave a message.

FREE: 27 ” TV.  8 years old. Cable ready but not HD.  Call 712-764-5320.

YARD SALE: 11/11 at 4 pm & 11/12  from 8-3 pm. 1313 Chestnut St., Atlantic

FOR SALE: 2 end talbes, $10 each; 4 seat paddle boat $200 obo. 712-304-4452

FOR SALE: Yesterday’s child dolls – boys and girls….also original bears dolls available.  268-26909.

FOR SALE: 4 Portable TV’s that are 13-19″…going for $10-$20.  249-0233.

WANTED: Hunting equipment like bows, etc. (but not firearms).  249-0233.

WANTED: Willing to cut down trees if you cannot afford a tree service.  The work would be done to help people out, as he would not use the wood for personal use.  He would not be able to do anything more than 2 feet across…also could only cut down trees in more open areas.  Also has 3/4 quarters load of firewood for sale.  778-4672.

FOR SALE: Dr. Marten shoes, brown leather/tie-on, air cushion soles. (still in box). Ladies USA size 7 or youth USA size 5 for $25. Also, Columbia Sportswear jacket, ladies medium. $20. Both are in excellent condtion & worn only 3-4 times. More information, call 243-3052.

Governor Branstad extends proclamation allowing overweight loads for harvest season

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

(DES MOINES) -On Monday, November 14, 2011, Gov. Terry Branstad will extend a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of soybeans, corn, hay, straw and stover.  The  proclamation takes effect November 14, 2011, and expires after 14 days. “Many Iowans’ livelihoods depend on a smooth, efficient harvest season,” said Branstad. “I am pleased to extend this proclamation, which will continue to allow the movement of Iowa’s commodities and help Iowa farmers during harvest.”

The proclamation applies to loads transported on all highways within Iowa, excluding the interstate system, and which do not exceed a maximum of 90,000 pounds gross weight, do not exceed the maximum axle weight limit determined under the non-primary highway maximum gross weight table in Iowa Code section 321.463 paragraph “5.b”, by more than twelve and one-half percent (12.5%), do not exceed the legal maximum axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds, and comply with posted limits on roads and bridges.

The action is intended to allow vehicles transporting soybeans, corn, hay, straw, and stover to be overweight, not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight, without a permit, but only for the duration of this proclamation.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is directed to monitor the operation of this proclamation to assure the public’s safety and facilitate the movement of the trucks involved.

Leak forces Dexter residents to limit water use

News

November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DEXTER, Iowa (AP) – A pipeline leak has forced Dexter officials to ask residents to limit their water use. Des Moines television station KCCI reports that workers had begun repairs but it was uncertain when they would be finished. Mayor Jerry Stiles says the leak began Thursday in a pipeline that runs six miles from a well near Redfield. Stiles says water quality is not affected.

Dexter is a Dallas County town of about 1,000 people that sits 30 miles west of Des Moines.

Friday Volleyball State Semi-Finals

Sports

November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Today’s Semi-finals:

Class 3A

  • (3-1) Bishop Heelan Catholic 25-25-21-25, Dubuque Wahlert 21-20-25-20 — Recap
  • (3-0) Waverly-Shell Rock 25-25-25, Union 21-21-23 — Recap

Class 4A

  • (3-2) Iowa City West 25-25-23-15-15, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 19-18-25-25-7 — Recap
  • (3-1) Iowa City High 26-26-22-25, Ankeny 24-24-25-23 — Recap

Class 1A

  • 6:00 pm — Tripoli vs. Boyden-Hull
  • 7:30 pm — LeMars Gehlen Catholic vs. Janesville

Class 2A

  • 6:00 pm — Grundy Center vs. Western Christian
  • 7:30 pm — Lake Mills vs. Dike-New Hartford

DEAN SMITH, a long-time Atlantic resident (Svcs 11-14-11)

Obituaries

November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DEAN SMITH, a long-time Atlantic resident, died Thu., Nov. 10th, at the Cass County Hospice Center. A Memorial service for DEAN SMITH will be held 11-a.m. Mon., Nov. 14th, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-4pm Sunday (11/13).  A family visitation will be held on Monday, from 10-to 11-am, at the church.

Burial services at the Atlantic Cemetery will take place at 9:30-a.m. Monday.

DEAN SMITH is survived by:

His wife – Verdella Smith.

His sisters – Beverly Nelson, of Atlantic, & Doris Christensen, of Minneapolis, MN.

Many take part in Iowa’s 1st dove hunt since 1918

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

November 11th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the state’s first dove hunting season in nearly a century attracted about 22,000 hunters. The 70-day season began Sept. 1 and ended Wednesday. Dove hunting had been outlawed in Iowa since 1918 but was legalized by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Terry Branstad this year. Efforts to allow the hunting of doves has been emotional in past years, and in 2001 then Gov. Tom Vilsack vetoed a measure approved by the Legislature because he said most Iowans opposed the change. The DNR says it will conduct a survey of the more than 22,000 people who registered as hunters to determine how many actually took part in the hunt and how many doves they killed.