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Taylor County man injured in an Adams County accident

News

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Taylor County was injured during a rollover accident this (Friday) morning. The accident occurred near the intersection of Highway 25 and 265th Street. Rescue crews were responded to the scene at around 7:40-a.m.

When emergency crews arrived, they found an SUV on its roof, and the driver, 59-year-old Timothy Paul Boswell, of Gravity, trapped in his seat. Deputies and Fire personnel used extrication tools and were able the free the driver. Once freed from his vehicle, Boswell was flown to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, where he was lasted reported to be in stable condition.

The Lenox Fire Department, Lenox Ambulance, Prescott Fire and Rescue, and Lifeflight 1 assisted the sheriff’s office at the scene.

We have a winner in the Trumpeter Swan Contest!

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Lewis, Iowa) – The sponsors of the Cass County Conservation Board’s (CCCB) Trumpeter Swan arrival contest have determined the official arrival of the swans at the Schildberg Quarry in Atlantic, was December 1st! On that day 12 Trumpeter Swans were here and stayed more than twenty-four hours. The winner that was the closest to that date was Mary Brasfield! She will receive a Trumpeter Swan prize.

In October, the CCCB invited Cass County residents to predict when the first Trumpeter Swan will arrive at the Schildberg Quarry. Trumpeter Swans have visited the Schildberg Quarry for at least Twenty-five out of the last twenty-six winters. Last year, the swans arrived December 2nd.

Cass County Conservation thanks to all who participated in this year’s contest!

CCCB file photo

 

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff Saturday in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

News

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES— Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Pearl Harbor was attacked 83 years ago. 2,403 service members and civilians were killed.
“More than 80 years later, the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor remains a powerful reminder of what our brave service members risk to keep us safe and free,” Governor Reynolds said. “Today, we remember the thousands whose lives were lost or forever changed on that day and reflect with gratitude on all the heroes who have selflessly answered the call of their country by serving in uniform.”
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state.  
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect

3 vans damaged in separate Creston accidents

News

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department say no injuries were reported following two separate accidents this week. Late Wednesday morning, 64-year-old Debra Blair, of Osceola, was driving a 2004 Toyota Sienna minivan eastbound through the private parking lot for the Quality Inn, when – according to Blair – her brakes failed. The vehicle continued east before striking a fence located on the property. The van continued east across Sumner Avenue before finally coming to rest in a private lot just east of Sumner. The minivan sustained $2,500 damage. Damage the fence owned by Amy Perkins of Creston, was estimated at $1,000. No citations were issued.

The other accident happened Thursday night, when a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by 46-year-old Julie Teague, of Lenox, went around a parked car on the west side of Oak Street, and struck a legally parked 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan registered to Crystal Harvey, of Osceola, which was on the east side of the street. The vehicles sustained a total of $4,000 damage. No citations were issued.

Wreaths Across America events across Iowa, first at Sioux City cemetery

News

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Volunteers in Sioux City’s Memorial Park Cemetery placed over 44-hundred wreaths at the gravesides of veterans today (Friday). Rene LaPierre, commander of American Legion Post 697, is the person who lead the effort for the “Wreaths Across America” program to reach his community.

One of the graves in Sioux City decorates in the “Wreaths Across America” effort. (Photo by Woody Gottburg, KSCJ, Sioux City)

Some of today’s (Friday’s) volunteers were able to lay a wreath on a family member’s gravestone. LaPierre says as each wreath was laid, the volunteer honored the veteran by saying his or her name aloud.

Great West Casualty Company is one of the contributors. Mandy Graham is the company’s chief operating officer.

The event began with a ceremony at the cemetery, as wreaths were presented for each branch of the military and those missing in action. Similar ceremonies are scheduled December 14th other Iowa cemeteries, including the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter and at the Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery in Marshalltown. According to the Wreaths Across America website, about more than a dozen other Iowa cemeteries are having wreath-laying ceremonies.

Even seasoned Iowa deer hunters could stand to take a refresher safety course

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa’s busiest hunting season of the year opens Saturday (Dec. 7),  as some 100-thousand shotgun-wielding deer hunters will hit the woods and fields over the next few weeks. Megan Anderson, a trauma injury prevention coordinator at Gundersen Health System, says if it’s been a while since you’ve been hunting, you would likely benefit from brushing up on your safety skills.

All hunters should know rules like: When firearms aren’t in use, be sure they’re stored safely, locked and UN-loaded. Anderson says you should always know where other members of your party are located, and to let someone not with the group know where you are and when you’ll be back.

Especially during December, when the weather can quickly turn very cold and unpleasant, Anderson says proper clothing is vital.

Iowa has two deer shotgun seasons coming up. The first runs tomorrow through December 11th, while the second season runs December 14th through the 22nd. Gundersen Health System has clinics in Calmar, Decorah, Fayette, Lansing, Postville and Waukon, and a hospital in West Union.

Gov. Reynolds Announces Disaster Proclamation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Sioux County

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES—Gov. Kim Reynolds today (Friday) authorized a disaster proclamation for Sioux County, Iowa effective immediately through January 5, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial layer chickens.
This proclamation allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and other agencies to assist with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection, containment, disposal, and disinfection. The proclamation also waives regulatory provisions related to commercial vehicles responding to affected sites.
The recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern, and it remains safe to eat poultry products. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately.

Clarke County man charged with Attempted Murder following a shooting Thursday

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December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Osceola, Iowa) – A Clarke County man has been arrested for Attempted Murder and other charges following a shooting on Thursday. The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 12:30-p.m.  about a person who had been shot. The caller was identified as 32-year-old George William Douglas, of Woodburn. Douglas was located at his residence at 3049 Pacific Street and was arrested at that time.

Officers and emergency medical teams arrived at 1066 315th Avenue in rural Clarke County, and found a male adult, later identified as 35-year-old Tyler Scott Sutton of New Virginia, suffering from a gun shot wound. Sutton was flown by air ambulance to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines where he is listed in critical condition.

George William Douglas has been charged with Attempted Murder, Going Armed with Intent, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s Major Crime Unit.

ANGELIC “Angie” RENEE VENATTA, 54, of Elliott (& formerly of Lewis) – Memorial Svcs. 12/13/24

Obituaries

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

ANGELIC “Angie” RENEE VENATTA, 54, of Elliott (& formerly of Lewis), died November 29, 2024. Memorial services for ANGIE VENATTA will be held 2-p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at the Center Ridge Presbyterian Church. Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold assisting the family.

Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery at Elliott.

ANGIE VENATTA is survived by:

Her husband –  Steve, of Elliott.

Her children: Brandon (Peyton) Venatta, of Washington, IA; Brianna Venatta (Brad Vannatta), of Elliott; and Ryan Venatta, of Breda.

4 grandchildren; Her father Ronald Reed, of Elliott;  her mother-in-law, Ila Evans, of Red Oak; and her sister-in-law, Gail (Larry) Brickel, of Morse Bluff, NE.

No. 16 Iowa State plays No. 12 Arizona State for Big 12 crown

Sports

December 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State is on the doorstep of the college football playoff and the 16th ranked Cyclones can clinch a spot on Saturday with a win over 12th ranked Arizona State in the Big 12 championship in Dallas. Both teams are 10-2. Arizona State will be without injured star receiver Jordyn Tyson but Cyclone coach Matt Campbell says a lot of weapons remain for an offense that averages more than 32 points per game.

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt has passed for 21 touchdowns and just five interceptions.

Campbell says a key to this season has been the Cyclones’ drive to raise their level of play.

In a game this big it is up to the veterans to set the tone. The Cyclones are in the title game for the first time since 2020.

It is at 11:00am kickoff in Dallas. The game will be televised by ABC.