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Montgomery County Officials Recover Stolen Trailer

News

May 5th, 2014 by admin

Authorities in Montgomery County say a trailer reported stolen this past March from Pottawattamie County, was recovered Monday in a wooded area near 137th and K Avenue, in Montgomery County. The 2013 Diamond T trailer reported stolen from Environmental Maintenance Service Inc., of DeWitt, NE., was discovered at around 10:00-a.m., thanks to a tip from a citizen. An investigation into the incident continues.

NORMA JEANE SCHMELING, 90, of Casey (5-8-14)

Obituaries

May 5th, 2014 by Jim Field

NORMA JEANE SCHMELING, 90, of Casey died Saturday, May 3rd.  Funeral services for NORMA JEANE SCHMELING will be held on Thursday, May 8th at 12:00 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Casey.  Hamilton’s Funeral Home in Des Moines has the arrangements.

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The family will greet friends Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Casey.

Burial will follow at Dalmanutha Cemetery where military rites will be rendered.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Casey or the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Norma Jeane.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

NORMA JEANE SCHMELING is survived by:

Daughter:  Judy (John) Moller of Johnston.

6 Grandchildren

8 Great-Grandchildren

Montgomery County Sheriffs Office Investigates Single Vehicle Accident

News

May 5th, 2014 by admin

No injuries were reported following a single-vehicle accident Sunday evening, in Montgomery County. Sheriff’s officials say the accident happened near Elliott at around 7:45-p.m., on Highway 48 at Kirkwood Avenue. Officials say for reasons unknown, a 1986 Mercury Cougar driven by 58-year old Elaine Alexander, of Elliott, entered the north ditch. Alexander was subsequently charged with OWI and held on bond. There was no damage to her vehicle.

HELEN A. NEAL, 94, of Stuart, formerly of Dexter (5-8-14)

Obituaries

May 5th, 2014 by Jim Field

HELEN A. NEAL, 94, of Stuart, formerly of Dexter died Monday, May 5th at the Stuart Community Care Center.  Funeral services for HELEN A. NEAL will be held on Thursday, May 8th at 4:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Dexter.  Johnson Family Funeral Home in Dexter has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial in the Dexter City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Stuart Community Care Center and/or the Dexter First Presbyterian Church in care of the Johnson Family Funeral Home, PO Box 246, Stuart, IA 50250.

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

RONDA LYNN McNELLY PETERSON HANNER, 52, Stuart (5-9-14)

Obituaries

May 5th, 2014 by Jim Field

RONDA LYNN McNELLY PETERSON HANNER, 52, Stuart died Saturday, May 3rd at her home.  Funeral services for RONDA HANNER will be held on Friday, May 9th at 1:00 pm at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

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Visitation will be held Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronda Hanner Memorial Fund in care of the Johnson Family Funeral Home, PO Box 246, Stuart, IA 50250.

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

State disaster official advises storm readiness

News, Weather

May 5th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The state’s top disaster services official says the death of two Iowans in April 27 storms highlights the need to develop a storm preparedness plan. Mark Schouten, Iowa’s emergency management director recommends Iowans stay aware by keeping a battery operated radio or a cell phone with a storm alert application nearby. Families should have emergency plans and emergency storm kits ready.

Schouten says the Keokuk County storm in late April was not identified as a tornado by the National Weather Service until after a second person died. One woman was killed near Martinsburg, the other near Kinross. Both were caught outside when winds hit.

Schouten says Iowa has built an increasing number of school tornado safe rooms with 33 completed projects and funding approved for more.

Shelby County Fire Danger increased to Moderate

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

May 5th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency has increased the County-wide Fire Danger category to “Moderate” this week, due to decreased humidity and strengthening winds. The current Fire Danger rating will be in effective through Thursday morning, at which time the situation will be assessed and the county fire danger status updated.

When the fire danger is “moderate” it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but the number of fire starts is usually pretty low. If a fire does start in an open, dry grassland, it will burn and spread quickly on windy days. Most wood fires will spread slowly to moderately. Average fire intensity will be moderate except in heavy concentrations of fuel, which may burn hot. Fires are still not likely to become serious and are often easy to control.

Two Recent Accidents in Atlantic Result in Over $12,000 in Damages

News

May 5th, 2014 by admin

Two accidents over the weekend in Atlantic resulted in over $12,000 worth of damage, and injuries to one person. Officials with the Atlantic Police Department say a vehicle registered to Bill Baily, of Oakland, was legally parked in the Hy-Vee parking lot. As the passenger door of Bailey’s car was opened, a gust of wind took the door, causing it to hit a vehicle driven by Michael Pellett, of Atlantic, as he was pulling into an adjacent parking stall.  Damage to both vehicles amounted to $2700. No injuries were reported.

That same day, an accident took place in the Atlantic Wal-Mart parking lot, at around 1-p.m. Officials say a vehicle driven by Lester Auerbach, of Atlantic, was backing out of a parking stall, when he hit a vehicle registered to James Schweiss, of Atlantic, that was parked in another stall. The force of the impact pushed Schweiss’ vehicle into a parked vehicle registered to John Watson, of Griswold.

Following the initial collision, Auerbach’s vehicle turned west after getting past all the parking stalls, and proceeded west over the curb and down the hill, where it hit a tree before coming to rest. A passenger in Schweiss’ vehicle was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by personal vehicle, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The total damage to all vehicles was estimated at $9,600.

Two People Arrested On Drug Related Charges in Atlantic

News

May 5th, 2014 by admin

Two people were arrested recently in Atlantic, on drug-related charges. Atlantic Police report 27-year old Samuel Hoffman, of Lewis, was arrested Friday, for Possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Cass County warrant for Theft 5th degree. That same day, 30-year old Daniel Duranceau, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Delivery of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine). Both men were brought to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

 

LARRY MALLON, 87, of Atlantic (No svcs.)

Obituaries

May 5th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

LARRY MALLON, 87, of Atlantic, died Mon., May 5th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned for LARRY MALLON. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

LARRY MALLON is survived by:

His wife – Marvele.

His sons – Steven (Peggy) Mallon, of Cedar Falls; Lonnie (Mary Jo) Mallon, of Janesville, IA; Jimmy (Dita) Mallon, of Sumner, IA; Deric Mallon, of Omaha, and Eric Mallon, of Atlantic.

His daughter – Renee (Bruce) Watson, of Atlantic.

8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.