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Rollover accident in Adams County Sunday afternoon

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June 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

An unknown number of persons were injured during a single-vehicle rollover accident Sunday afternoon, in Adams County. The Sheriff’s Office says they received a phone call at around 3:30-p.m. about a one-vehicle rollover, with minor injuries. The injured persons were transported by private vehicle to Alegent Health Hospital. Authorities say the accident involved a 2002 Hyundai Sante Fe SUV, driven by Elizabeth Cooper. It took place at 255th and 260th Street, in southern Adams County.

Another accident occured Saturday morning in Adams County. Sheriff’s officials say deputies were called to the 26-mile marker along Highway 25 at around 7:50-a.m.  When they arrived, deputies found a white, 2008 Chevy Avalanche, in the west ditch. The vehicle was unoccupied, and appeared not to have sustained any damage.

2 arrested Sunday in Montgomery County

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June 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report two arrests, Sunday. Deputies arrested 25-year old Lindsey Kay May, of Grant, at around 11:40-p.m., on charges of Domestic Assault and Possession of Marijuana. May was booked into the Montgomery County Jail and held without bond.

And, 23-year old Ryan Daniel Reich, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 8-p.m. Sunday, on a felony charge of Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree. Reich was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 cash bond.

EDNA LOHRMANN, 100, of Manilla (Svcs. 6/19/13)

Obituaries

June 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

EDNA LOHRMANN, 100, of Manilla, died Sun., June 16th, in Denison. Funeral services for EDNA LOHRMANN will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., June 19th, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements.

Friends may call one-hour prior to the service on Wednesday, at Trinity Lutheran Church (from 9:30- until 10:30-a.m.).

Burial will be in the Nishnabotna Cemetery near Manilla.

EDNA LOHRMANN is survived by:

Her children – Robert Lohrmann, of Manilla; Sylvia (Dick) Saunders, of Manilla, & Ron (Gloria) Lohrmann, of Denison.

Her sister – Marie Brus, of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home.

6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.

NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in Iowa: Mon., June 17th 2013

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June 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

344 AM CDT MON JUN 17 2013

EARLY THIS MORNING...PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. NORTHEAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 20 PERCENT.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. LOW AROUND 60. NORTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 20 PERCENT.

TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTHEAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW AROUND 60. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE MID 60S.

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. LOW IN THE LOWER 70S.

FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S.

UCLA makes most of LSU’s errors in 2-1 CWS victory

Sports

June 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Adam Plutko and two relievers limited LSU to five hits, and UCLA turned both of the Tigers’ errors into runs in a tense 2-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday night. The Bruins (45-17) will play North Carolina State on Tuesday. The No. 4 national seed Tigers (57-10) will meet North Carolina in an elimination game.

LSU scored its only run on Mason Katz’s fourth-inning homer. The Tigers had defensive breakdowns that allowed the Bruins to tie it in the sixth and take the lead in the eighth. Plutko (9-3) allowed four hits in seven innings for the win. David Berg worked out of trouble in the ninth to earn his 22nd save.

Aaron Nola (12-1) gave up five singles in eight innings, and both runs against him were unearned.

 

CWS: Wolfpack tops ‘Heels

Sports

June 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — North Carolina State’s Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings and the Wolfpack knocked ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel out of the game early in an 8-1 victory in their College World Series opener Sunday. Rodon (10-2) held the No. 1 national seed Tar Heels hitless into the fifth inning. He allowed five hits and struck out eight. It was the sophomore left-hander’s second straight dominating performance against the Tar Heels. Three weeks ago he allowed one hit and struck out 14 in 10 innings in a 2-1, 18-inning loss in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.

The Wolfpack (50-14) play UCLA — a 2-1 winner over LSU in the late game — Tuesday. The Tar Heels (57-11) are one loss from elimination. They will play LSU on Tuesday night. Brett Williams, Bryan Adametz and Logan Ratledge had two hits apiece for the Wolfpack. Emanuel (11-4) failed to get out of the third inning for a second straight start.

Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., June 17th 2013

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June 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

CLINTON, Iowa (AP) — The parent company of Ashford University in Clinton has announced a series of voluntary layoffs due to falling enrollment. KWQC-TV in Davenport reports the parent company, Bridgeport Education, will cut positions to align its employee base with enrollment. Ashford University employs roughly 400 people. University officials declined to say how many they intend to cut, but hundreds have been given the option to voluntarily resign.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Peace activists are marching across eastern Iowa to protest a plan to fly unmanned aircraft from an air base in Des Moines. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the activists want to send a message. More than a dozen demonstrators are walking from Rock Island, Illinois to Des Moines, to raise awareness about drone strikes.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa fire official is headed to Kosovo for an exchange about disaster preparedness. The Sioux City Journal reports that Assistant Sioux City Fire Chief Jim Clark is scheduled to be in the Balkans this week. Clark is part of a three-person team dispatched to the Balkans to help Kosovo prepare for disasters.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Cedar Rapids police say they are investigating an assault that sent a 72-year-old man to the hospital. Police said officers were called to the scene at Park Court and 2nd Avenue southeast shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday. The unidentified man was taken to a hospital. Anyone with information is urged to call Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-272-7463.

EHK School Board to meet Monday

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June 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Elk Horn-Kimballton School District’s Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the High School, in Elk Horn. Among the action items on the agenda for their 7-p.m. session is: The purchasing school buses and an SUV; Bussing students for Whole Grade Sharing, and, approval of changes to the School Calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The Board is also expected to act on contracts with Kristen Wickensham, for the Middle School Math position, and Special Education teacher Kim Leinen, and they will consider and possibly act on the transferring of funds from the General Fund to the Activity Fund, for the Yearbook Account, if there is a negative balance at the end of June.

Their next regular meeting will take place July 15th.

Griswold School Board to hold a regular meeting Monday evening

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June 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Griswold School District’s Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, in the Central Office Board Room at the Middle School/High School Building, beginning at 5:30. During the session, the Board will receive information pertaining to Reading Recovery, and hear a presentation from Massena Telephone.

They’re also expected to discuss and then act on: School lunch prices; The appointment of Level 1 and Level 2 Child Abuse investigators; Legislative priorities; Registration fees; Mileage compensation; Auto and property insurance; A Sharing agreement for swimming and diving; The High School Dance/Drill Team; Negotiations; Fuel bids; Technology support, and various board policies.

Atlantic Parks & Rec Board to meet Monday evening

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June 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Members of the City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Board will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday evening, in the Gazebo at the East Ridge Park. During the session, which begins at 5:15-p.m., the Board will receive updates from Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring, on: the Schildberg Recreation Area campground; Reconstruction of the Sunnyside Park tennis court; the Park Maintenance Building construction project; Boat ramp near the wastewater treatment plant; Summer Recreation Programs, and the Trees Forever Dog Park.

The Board will also discuss holding a special meeting on June 25th, for end-of-year fiscal bill paying.