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Iowa early News headlines: Wed., Feb. 12th 2014

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February 12th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in the Iowa House have voted in favor of a bill that bars remote distribution of abortion pills to pregnant women in Iowa. In a 55-42 vote, the Republican-majority House endorsed the bill. It now moves to the Democratic-controlled Senate, where it is unlikely to advance.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A former Des Moines youth pastor accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls has pleaded guilty in the case. Court records filed yesterday show that 27-year-old Ryan McKelvey has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation by a clergy. He initially pleaded not guilty in September.

LAKE VIEW, Iowa (AP) — A 73-year-old man in northwest Iowa faces charges following a standoff with authorities. The Sac County Sheriff’s Office says James Verlyn Fertig, of Lake View, was arrested following an hour-long standoff at his home. Authorities were trying to serve Fertig warrants in connection to a separate incident Saturday. He is accused of calling a 911 center and making a threatening statement.

CASCADE, Iowa (AP) — A machine shed fire near the eastern Iowa city of Cascade caused at least one explosion and sent a plume of smoke into the sky that was visible for miles. The Telegraph Herald reports the fire started yesterday morning and drew crews from Cascade, Bernard and Monticello. Firefighters had to endure temperatures below zero as they tried to contain the fire to a building housing several tractors and other machinery.

Elliott teen cited following Tuesday accident in Cass Co.

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February 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports an Elliott teen was cited for “Passing Contrary to Highway Markings,” following an accident this (Tuesday) afternoon about six-miles north of Griswold. Officials say deputies responded to the two-vehicle accident on 550th Street at around 1:40-p.m. 

A 1994 Nissan Maxima owned and driven by 47-year old Brenda Lee Seymour, of Atlantic, was turning left into a drive on 550th Street when it was struck by a 2003 Dodge Neon driven by 17-year old Cindy Daline Guffey, of Elliott. The accident happened as the teen attempted to pass on the left side of Seymour’s vehicle.

The damage amounted to $1,800. No injuries were reported.

Iowa Senate approves emergency utility bill funds

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February 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Senate approved a bill to provide emergency funds to low-income families struggling to pay their utility bills. The Senate voted 41-to-8 Tuesday to approve the bill allocating money to supplement federal funds. The legislation now goes to the House.

The bill would appropriate $2 million to Iowa’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps people unable to pay their utility bills. The federal government funds the program, but states can supplement it.

Democratic Sen. Liz Mathis, the bill’s sponsor, says soaring propane prices and a frigid winter have left many Iowans struggling to afford heating bills. The program assists families with anything from broken furnaces to emergency propane deliveries. Mathis says funds are dwindling. House Republicans have called for waiting to ensure the extra funding is needed.

NE woman cited following Tues. accident in Red Oak

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February 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County say a Nebraska woman was cited following a collision this (Tuesday) morning, in Red Oak. Officials say a 2009 Hyundai Elantra driven by 58-year old Heidi Adams, of Papillion, NE, was stopped at the intersection of Highways 34 and 48 in Red Oak at around 10-a.m., when she pulled out into the intersection and hit the passenger side of a 1993 Ford Ranger pickup driven by 74-year old Fred Espinosa, of Red Oak, as he was headed southbound.

Damage from the collision amounted to $7,800. No injuries were reported. Adams was cited for Failure to stay stopped at a stop sign.

(12-p.m. News)

ISU’s Ejim Earns National Player of the Week Honor

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February 11th, 2014 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior forward Melvin Ejim has been announced as the USBWA’s Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for his performances against Oklahoma State and TCU. He is the third Cyclone to earn the honor this season, joining Dustin Hogue and DeAndre Kane.

Ejim averaged 35.0 points last week, including a Big 12 record 48 points against TCU. He also had a career-high 18 boards against the Horned Frogs. Overall, Ejim’s performance set or tied 10 Big 12 single-game records in the contest, including the most combined points and rebounds in one game (64).

Earlier in the week, he scored 22 points and grabbed 13 boards as ISU won in Stillwater for the first time since 1988.

HUGH Q. SHARP, 95, of Atlantic (2-14-14)

Obituaries

February 11th, 2014 by Jim Field

HUGH Q. SHARP, 95, of Atlantic (formerly of Storm Lake) died Monday, February 10th at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services for HUGH Q. SHARP will be Friday, February 14th at 10:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake.  The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be Thursday, February 13th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake.

Jack Clark retracts comments about Pujols

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February 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Radio host and former Cardinals player Jack Clark has retracted comments he made implying that Albert Pujols used performance enhancing drugs. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Clark, who played for the Cardinals from 1985-87, issued a public retraction Monday night for his comments made about Pujols, a nine-time All-Star who played for the Cardinals from 2001-11 before signing a 10-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.

Pujols, who has vehemently denied using performance-enhancing drugs, sued Clark for defamation after Clark said on his show in August that Pujols used banned performance-enhancing drug. Clark apologized in a statement and said he has “no knowledge whatsoever” that Pujols ever used used illegal or banned drugs.  Pujols says he’s accepted Clark’s retraction and apology and would resolve the lawsuit.

HELEN LUCILLE LANDON, 81, of Atlantic (Svcs. 2/17/14)

Obituaries

February 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

HELEN LUCILLE LANDON, 81, of Atlantic, died Mon., Feb. 10th at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Funeral services for HELEN LANDON will be held 11-a.m. Mon., Feb. 17th, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation with the family will be from 10- until 11-am Mon., at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Cass County Historical Museum.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

HELEN LANDON is survived by:

Her husband – Leland Landon, of Atlantic.

HSBB: Exira-EHK at Adair-Casey Doubleheader 02-10-2014

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February 11th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call of the games played at Adair-Casey High School.

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THELMA KARSTENS, 98, of Atlantic (Svcs. 2/15/14)

Obituaries

February 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

THELMA KARSTENS, 98, of Atlantic, died Mon., Feb. 10th, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Funeral services for THELMA KARSTENS will be held 10-a.m. Sat., Feb. 15th, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is during regular business hours from Wed. noon, until the time of family visitation on Friday, from 5-to 7-pm. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

THELMA KARSTENS is survived by:

Her sons – Dennis Karstens, of Corning; Wayne  Karstens & wife Linda S. Elliott-Carstens, of Indianola, & Daryl Karstens and wife Linda Rothe-Karstens, of Atlantic.

8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild.