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Cass County Fair Royalty Named

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 25th, 2013 by admin

The Cass County Fair King and Queen contest took place on Thursday, July 25th at the Cass County Fairgrounds.  A large crowd waited out some rain at the end of the contest to find out the winners.   The 2013 Cass County Fair King was Tanner Potter of the Griswold Clubsters, son of Brent and Amy Potter.  The Prince was Blake Miller of the Grant Guys and Gals and CAM FFA, son of Gary and Shelly Miller.  Mr. Congeniality went to Clint Hansen of the Grove HOT and Atlantic FFA, son of Mike and Becky Dreager.

The 2013 Cass County Fair Queen title was awarded to Larissa Backhaus of the Griswold Clubsters and Griswold FFA, daughter of Bill and Jenny Backhaus.  Princess was Mikayla Somers of the Bear Grove Blazers, daughter of Guy and Kathy Somers.  Miss Congeniality went to Emily Jacobsen of the Bear Grove Blazers and Atlantic FFA. Emily is  the daughter of Mike Jacobsen and Darla Jacobsen.

Another award handed out was the KJAN/Brownfield Ag News Network Ag Youth Award.  That honor was given to Emily Jacobsen of Atlantic.  The Brownfield Ag News Network and KJAN partner in this award each year to honor outstanding youth and acknowledge their contribution to agriculture in the area.

The Cass County Fair continues through Tuesday, July 30.

Red Man Arrested on Warrant

News

July 25th, 2013 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of 31-year old Tyler Anthony Bond of Red Oak on a violation of Failure to Appear/Failure to Pay Child Support. Bond was transported to the Montgomery County Law Center and his bond has been set at $1,000.

HAZEL EMMA KRUEGER, 84, of Walnut (Svcs. 7-29-2013)

Obituaries

July 25th, 2013 by admin

HAZEL EMMA KRUEGER, 84, of Walnut died Wed., July 24th at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center. Funeral service for HAZEL EMMA KRUEGER will be held at 10:00-a.m. Mon., July 29th in Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00-p.m. Sun., July 28th at the funeral home with family greeting friends from 6:00 to 8:00-p.m.

Burial will be in Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut.

HAZEL EMMA KRUEGER is survived by:

Children:  Lorie Lambrecht of Nebraska City, NE; Jeff (Leanne) Krueger of Walnut; and Julie (Jon) Childs of Ames

Sister:  Evelyn “Sis” Nelsen of Oakland

Brothers:  Delno “Bud” (Betty) Holtz of Avoca and Clarence (Betty Jean) Holtz of Avoca

Brother-in-law:  Melvin (Lola) Hodge of Walnut

Sister-in-law: Ioma (Wilbur) Hubbard of Walnut

Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Cardinals recall Rzepczynski, option Martinez

Sports

July 25th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals recalled Marc Rzepczynski from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, giving them three left-handed relievers. Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez was optioned to Memphis.

The 27-year-old Rzepczynski was demoted to the minors April 29 and was 1-2 with a 3.07 ERA at Memphis while limiting left-handed hitters to a .185 batting average. Rzepczynski appeared in 70 games with St. Louis last season.

The 21-year-old Martinez was the organization’s minor league pitcher of the month in June and is among their top prospects for a future rotation spot. He has a 5.56 ERA in 10 games covering 11 1-3 innings with St. Louis.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9-p.m. for Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene & Guthrie Counties

Weather

July 25th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 443 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES  AUDUBON CARROLL CRAWFORD GREENE and GUTHRIE COUNTIES.

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF…AUDUBON…BOONE…CARROLL…DENISON…GUTHRIE CENTER…JEFFERSON AND WEBSTER CITY.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for far western IA until 1-a.m. Friday

Weather

July 25th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

520 PM CDT THU JUL 25 2013

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 445 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT

COUNTIES: BUENA VISTA CHEROKEE CLAY DICKINSON HARRISON IDA LYON MONONA O’BRIEN OSCEOLA PLYMOUTH POTTAWATTAMIE SHELBY SIOUX WOODBURY

* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE…

SEVERAL LARGE HAIL EVENTS WITH A FEW VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE SEVERAL DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE A FEW TORNADOES POSSIBLE.

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 70 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF A LINE FROM 15 MILES NORTHEAST OF STORM LAKE IOWA TO 70 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BROKEN BOW NEBRASKA.

REMEMBER…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.

 

Thursday State Softball Results

Sports

July 25th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Class 1-A Semifinals 

  • Akron-Westfield 1, Don Bosco 0
  • Newell-Fonda 1, New London 0

Class 2-A Semifinals

  • Treynor 1,  AGWSR 0
  • Durant 6, Ridge View 0

Class 3-A Semifinals

  • Bondurant-Farrar 3, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 2 (8)
  • Clarke 17,  New Hampton 8

Class 4-A Semifinals

  • Dallas Center-Grimes 10, Indianola 3
  • Carlisle 11, Washington 9

Class 5-A Semifinals

  • Dowling Catholic 5, Ankeny 0
  • Johnston (31-11) vs. Ottumwa (37-6) – suspended until 9:30-a.m. Friday (on Diamond 2)

Arrests in Adams County

News

July 25th, 2013 by admin

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of four people today (Thursday) on a variety of charges. An unnamed juvenile female from Villisca was arrested for Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance. No bond was set. Matthew Cross, of Corning, was arrested Thursday on a of Delivery of a Controlled Substance charge related to previous incidents in Adams County.

Sheriff’s officials say Jeremy Cross, of Corning, was arrested Thursday after deputies along with the Adams County K-9 unit and a Tri-County Narcotics officer executed a search warrant in Corning. During the search, items were located that led to Cross being charged with Conspiracy to Deliver Narcotics, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Child Endangerment. Cross was being held in the Adams County Jail without bond.

And, a probation check Thursday morning by deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Unit and the Tri-County Narcotics Office at the residence of Gary Seaman, in Corning, led to his arrest. During the check Seaman was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia which resulted in charges of Violation Probation and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was being held in the jail without bond.

New Rehab Entrance Opens at CCMH; West Lobby closing soon.

News

July 25th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Officials at Cass County Memorial Hospital have announced the new entrance and parking lot for Rehabilitation Services patients will open Monday, July 29th, 2013.  Access to the area is by the Ambulance Drive off 10th Street, at the west end of the hospital.  Pat Markham, CEO says the new parking area provides direct access into the Rehabilitation Services reception area, and that they are “Very pleased to open this access which will provide a close, flat entrance for the Rehab patients who often have mobility issues.”

The next step in the construction process will be to create an MRI suite in the former west lobby.  This will require the closing of the west parking lot and entrance (along 10th Street, across from Atlantic Dental Center) from August 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, in order to ensure patient, visitor and staff safety during the remodeling.  MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a service of the CCMH Diagnostic Imaging Department.  MRIs are currently available three days a week on a mobile unit.  The CCMH Board of Trustees made the decision to move the MRI inside as a permanent unit to enhance patient convenience by being having more flexibility in scheduling and not having to go outside in the winter for MRI exams.

Page County authorities search for assault suspect

News

July 25th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Page County are on the lookout for person allegedly involved in an assault late Wednesday night. According to Sheriff Lyle Palmer, at around 10-p.m., deputies were dispatched to 1672 A Avenue (approximately 1.5 miles north of Shenandoah), for a disturbance at the Valerie Kay Kalkas and David Ryan residence. The incident allegedly took place between Kalkas, Ryan, and another family member.  When Law Enforcement arrived, it was determined that the other family member involved had allegedly physically assaulted Ryan and Kalkas. 

The suspected family member left the scene, and was last seen by Ryan walking south from the residence on A Avenue towards Shenandoah.An extensive search of the area was conducted by Law Enforcement for the individual.  The search also continued to locations within the city limits of Shenandoah, but the individual was not located.  The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released when it is available.  

Assisting the Page County Sheriff’s Office in the search with personnel or equipment were officers with the Shenandoah, Clarinda and Red Oak Police Departments, the Omaha Police Department’s helicopter unit,  Cass, Fremont and Montgomery County Sheriff’s  deputies,  and the Shenandoah Fire Department