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NE man sentenced to 84 mos. in prison for conspiracy to distribute Meth in western IA

News

November 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The U-S Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa says a Mexican citizen residence in Douglas County, Nebraska, was sentenced Tuesday to seven-years in prison for for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for being an illegal alien found in the United States after deportation. Judge John Jarvey also ordered Guillermo Hernandez-Sandoval to serve a five year term of supervised release following incarceration.

On August 4th, Hernandez-Sandoval entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from January, 2010, through February 25th, 2011, and to being illegally in the United States after deportation. Between January, 2010, and February 25, 2011, Hernandez-Sandoval, along with his co-defendant, Jorge Zamora-Lopez, distributed methamphetamine throughout South Omaha, Nebraska, and Western Iowa.

Law enforcement identified Hernandez-Sandoval as a potential source of methamphetamine when a controlled purchase was made in Shelby County, Iowa, using a confidential informant, in January of 2010. The investigation continued, and culminated in the arrest of Hernandez-Sandoval and Zamora-Lopez on February 25, 2011, when they drove to a location in South Omaha to deliver methamphetamine.

At the time of their arrest, Hernandez-Sandoval and Zamora-Lopez had over a pound of pure methamphetamine, cocaine, and over ten thousand dollars in currency in their possession. Prior to his arrest on February 25, 2011, Hernandez-Sandoval had been deported on four separate occasions.

The investigation was conducted by the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Shelby County, Iowa, Sheriff’s Office, the Douglas County, Nebraska, Sheriff’s Office, the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security Enforcement and Removal Operation, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

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BETTY J. MADSEN, 84, of Audubon (Svcs 12-1-11)

Obituaries

November 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

BETTY J. MADSEN, 84, of Audubon, died Mon., Nov. 28th, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for BETTY MADSEN will be 2-p.m. Thu., Dec. 1st, at Our Saviour’s Luthern Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will be present 6-p.m. Wed., Nov. 30th.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Audubon.

BETTY MADSEN is survived by:

Her sons – Victor, Jr. (Cindy) Madsen; David Madsen; & Paul (Shellie) Madsen, all of Audubon.

5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives & friends.

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Iowa’s First Shotgun Deer Season Begins Saturday

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

November 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DNR expects that nearly 90,000 hunters will be heading to the woods and fields during Saturday’s opening day for first shotgun season. Iowa’s shotgun deer seasons are the most popular among hunters and account for more than half of all deer harvested.  Although hunters will still have good hunting opportunities they can expect to find fewer deer across much of the state. They may need to hunt a little longer this year to be successful. 

“Deer numbers in many areas are near the department’s objective and we are now encouraging hunters to be more selective with their harvest,” said Dale Garner, the DNR’s wildlife bureau chief. “We have been hearing complaints from hunters that they are not seeing the number of deer that they had in the past and some are voicing their concerns that the herd reduction may have gone too far,” he said.  “My advice to those hunters is to work with the landowner to see if the deer population is at a desirable level and adjust the local doe harvest accordingly.”

With the crop harvest being completed, good habitat conditions and a favorable weather forecast hunting conditions should be excellent in most of the state. However, in western Iowa, hunters may find that the summer-long Missouri River flooding has changed the deer distributions so they may need to adjust where they hunt. 

Safety First

Blaze orange is required for hunters participating in the shotgun hunts and party hunting is legal. Hunters using blinds during the shotgun seasons are reminded that they are required to display at least 144 square inches of blaze orange that is visible from all directions (see p. 23 of the 2011 Hunting Regulations for more information). 

Report Your Harvest

All deer taken must be reported using the harvest reporting system by midnight the day after the deer is recovered.  Accurately reporting the harvest is an important part of Iowa’s deer management program and plays a vital role in managing deer populations and future hunting opportunities. 

For hunters with Internet access, the online harvest reporting is the easiest way to register the deer. Hunters can report their deer online at www.iowadnr.gov, by calling the toll free reporting number 1-800-771-4692, or at any license vendor.  

Tagging Antlered Deer

Hunters are reminded that antlered deer must have the transportation tag attached to the antler’s main beam, either at the base or between two points. 

Season

First shotgun season is Dec. 3-7. Second shotgun season is Dec. 10-18. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. 

Youth Season Tags

Youth season hunters with an unfilled “any-deer” license from the youth deer season who did not harvest a deer are eligible to hunt during one of the two shotgun seasons. However, the youth hunter must follow the weapons restrictions that are in place during the season and be under the direct supervision of a licensed adult. A youth must harvest and tag their own deer.

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GEORGE A. SIEPKER, 83, of Audubon (Svcs 12-2-11)

Obituaries

November 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

GEORGE A. SIEPKER, 83, of Audubon, died Tue., Nov. 29th, at his home. Funeral services for GEORGE SIEPKER will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., Dec. 2nd, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. Hockenberry-England Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be from 6:30-to 8-pm Thu., Dec. 1st, at the funeral home., where a Rosary begins at 6-p.m.

Burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.

GEORGE SIEPKER is survived by –

His sons – Father Dan Siepker, of Atlantic, & Tom (Sheila) Siepker, of Audubon.

His daughter – Betty (Dale) Niklasen, of Kimballton.

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Backyard and Beyond 11-29-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

November 29th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Norma Hemphill and Rod Schuler, cancer survivors, about a cancer support and discussion group.

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4 injured during weekend crash in Counci Bluffs

News

November 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Council Bluffs say they are trying to determine whether alcohol played a role in a crash that sent four people to the hospital early Saturday morning.  According to Bluffs Police, a car driven by 23-year old Michael Johannes, of Council Bluffs, was northbound on Harrison Street at around 2:30-a.m., when Johannes lost control of the vehicle, which struck a parked vehicle before hitting into a utility pole.

Johannes and a front-seat passenger in the car, 22-year old Gerardo Lopez, of Omaha, were trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by Council Bluffs firefighters. Both men were transported to the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Two backseat passengers, 19-year old Alexis Baker, of Council Bluffs, and 23-year old Vincent Ortiz, of Omaha , were transported to Alegent Health Mercy Hospital for treatment of possible injuries. Sgt. Jason Bailey said none of the injuries were believed to have been life threatening.

Investigators obtained a blood sample from Johannes in an effort to determine if alcohol played a role in the crash, but no citations have been issued in connection with the incident.

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Atlantic men arrested this morning

News

November 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic report two men were arrested this (Tuesday) morning, on separate charges. 31-year old Christopher Anstey, of Atlantic, was taken into custody on charges of Public Intoxication/2nd offense, and 5th Degree theft. And, 27-year old Daniel Fredericksen, of Atlantic, was arrested for Failure to Appear at a Child Support Hearing. Both men were booked into the Cass County Jail and held, pending an appearance before the magistrate.

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IHSAA Announces Wrestling, Basketball Hall-of-Fame Classes

Sports

November 29th, 2011 by Jim Field

Wrestling and basketball hall-of-fame classes for this winter have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association and fans at those tournaments again will be treated to seeing an outstanding array of talent.

Selected for the Wrestling Hall of Fame are retired coaches BOB DYER of Glenwood (321-74-5) and GENE DOYLE of Cedar Falls (241-52). Also former state champions JEFF KELLY (100-15) and PAT KELLY (132-6) of Britt, both two time champions, and three-time mat kings CLIFF MOORE of Dubuque Hempstead (137-2; 1997, 98 and 99) and Cedar Falls’ JOSH BUDKE (151-11,1995, 96 and 97).
This year is also the 50th Anniversary of Britt’s BOB STEENLAGE becoming the first four-time State Champion. Original plans had him leading the Grand March but a personal commitment does not allow for that. Instead Steenlage will be introduced to the State Tournament crowd Friday evening and his brother Les, who has impressive wrestling credentials, will step in for him at the Grand March. Both will be featured in the program.

The Basketball Hall of Fame will induct the following former state tournament coaches: the late AD HLUBEK (239-95) at Fort Atkinson, Melrose (1937 and 1938) and Charlotte; DON BURTON (323-146) at Northeast Hamilton (1968) and South Hamilton (1991); and KEITH STRIBE (339-187) at Carroll (1996, 1997, and 2005), Sanborn and Northwest Webster.
Former players being inducted include LARRY LUST, who was a two time all-state and an offensive and defensive star on Newton’s 1963 and 1964 state championship teams before playing at SCI (UNI); MARK MOHL, who scored 1,815 points and was all-state at Lost Nation (1980-83) before starting at Kirkwood Community College and Morningside College and is now the head coach at North Iowa Area Community College; and CHRIS KUHLMANN whose scoring and defense led Denison to the 1986 and 1987 State Tournaments before going on to star at Morningside College;
Also, New Hampton’s BRIAN HEYING, a two time all-state and all-tournament selection in 1993 and 1994, who scored over 1,500 career points and pulled down 628 rebounds before going on to a career at UNI; RYAN BOWEN, three times named to all-state teams during a career at Fort Madison (1991-94) where he scored 1,507 points, collected 749 rebounds and blocked 296 shots before winning all Big 10 honors at Iowa and playing 11 years in the NBA; and RAEF LAFRENTZ a multiple all-state selection and all-tournament choice who poured in 2,148 points and snared 1,079 rebounds in leading MFL, Monona to state tournament appearances in his career (1991-94) before being a four year starter and two-time All American at Kansas University and an NBA star for 12 seasons.

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IHSAA Adopts Changes in State Wrestling Ticket Sales

Sports

November 29th, 2011 by Jim Field

CEDAR FALLS, IA – Saturday, November 19, the Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association adopted changes for the State Wrestling Finals ticket distribution system.
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The State Wrestling Championship has been a sold out event for over 20 years and is the only IHSAA reserved ticket event.  All other state championship events are general admission only.  The Board of Control believes that with other changes occurring to the state wrestling tournament format now is the time to automate the ticketing process for the finals.  The new process will allow schools and the public to choose the best available seats.

Under the new ticketing system, schools will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets either online or at the Wells Fargo Arena Box office.  The order limit will be 40 tickets.  Following the sale of tickets to the schools, the general public will have an opportunity to purchase tickets online, at Wells Fargo Arena Box office, or at Dahl’s Stores in Ames and Des Moines.  Order limit will be 6 tickets.

The Athletic Association sent complete information regarding the ticketing change for state wrestling finals to school administrators and to people who received wrestling finals tickets in 2011 the week of November 21, 2011.

Complete information on the ordering process for schools can be found at the following link – http://www.iahsaa.org/wrestling/State_Wrestling_Information/WR%20Letter_Schools.pdf

Complete information on the ordering process for the general public can be found at the following link – http://www.iahsaa.org/wrestling/State_Wrestling_Information/WR%20Letter_Schools.pdf

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Across Oceans Across Time 11-29-2011

Across Oceans Across Time, Podcasts

November 29th, 2011 by admin

Intern Maria Beisheim talks about

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