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Two arrested after search warrant execution in Red Oak

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July 2nd, 2016 by admin

Two people were arrested after a search warrant was executed in Red Oak on Friday.  The Red Oak Police Department along with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit executed a search warrant in the 200 block of East Corning Street in Red Oak.

As a result of the search officers arrested 28-year-old Nefertity Sandoval of Red Oak on charges of Possession of Ammunition by a Felon (Class D Felony), Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic (Class C Felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor.  Officers also arrested 38-year-old Nicole Kaye Anthony of Red Oak for Possession with Intent to Deliver Amphetamine (Class B Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor).

Both suspects are being held at the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center. Sandoval is held on $50,000 cash bond and Anthony is being held on $100,000 cash bond.  Further charges are pending the finalization of the investigation.

High School Softball Scoreboard Friday 07/01/2016

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July 2nd, 2016 by admin

Atlantic 12, St. Albert, Council Bluffs 0
Atlantic 4, St. Albert, Council Bluffs 0
CAM, Anita 15, Woodbine 2
Des Moines Christian 12, Guthrie Center 2
Des Moines Christian 13, Guthrie Center 3
IKM-Manning 11, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 5
Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 4, Harlan 2
Lenox 6, Central Decatur, Leon 4
Logan-Magnolia 16, Riverside 0 (3 innings)
Logan-Magnolia 12, Riverside 0 (4 innings)

Missouri Valley 10, Fremont-Mills 0 (5 innings)
Nodaway Valley 6, Pleasantville 1

Sidney 7, AHSTW 1
Southeast Warren 14, Bedford 6

Stanton 13, Griswold 7
Urbandale 17, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 1
Westwood, Sloan 10, Sioux City, West 0
Winterset 2, Creston 0

High School Baseball Scoreboard Friday 07/01/2016

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July 2nd, 2016 by admin

Shenandoah 1, Atlantic 0
Ar-We-Va, Westside 2, EHK-Exira 1
Audubon 14, AHSTW 10 (WIC Tourney third place game)
CAM, Anita 4, Martensdale-St. Marys 2 (@ Principal Park)
Carlisle 11, Carroll 0 (5 inn.)
Carlisle 22, Carroll 3 (4 inn.)
Clarinda 8, Fremont-Mills 1
Coon Rapids-Bayard 10, Glidden-Ralston 1
Creston 3, Treynor 2
Guthrie Center 7, Adair-Casey 4
Lenox 10, Central Decatur 0
Lewis Central 16, Glenwood 2 (6 innings) (LC clinches Hawkeye 10 title)
Martensdale-St. Marys 14, Mount Ayr 6
Missouri Valley 12, Treynor 0 (5 innings) (WIC Championship)
Southeast Warren 8, Bedford 2
Wayne 11, Southwest Valley 1 (6 innings)
West Harrison, Mondamin 10, Westwood, Sloan 0 (5 innings)

Cardinals put Siegrist on DL with mononucleosis

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July 2nd, 2016 by admin

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have placed reliever Kevin Siegrist on the 15-day disabled list with mononucleosis.

The move is retroactive to June 30 and was announced Friday.

Right-hander Sam Tuivailala has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis. Tuivailala was 2-1 with a 5.06 ERA at Memphis and converted 13 of 16 save opportunities.

The left-handed Siegrist was 5-2 with a 2.78 ERA in 35 appearances.

Garcia goes 8 innings, Cardinals beat Brewers 7-1

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July 2nd, 2016 by admin

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matt Holliday drove in three runs, left-hander Jaime Garcia threw eight solid innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Friday night.

The Cardinals ended a seven-game home losing streak, their longest since Aug. 2-15, 1983. It was their first home win since a 6-3 victory over San Francisco on June 5.

Milwaukee has lost four of five and fell to 13-24 on the road, the second-worst road record in the National League behind the Cincinnati Reds.

Matt Garza (1-1) gave up seven runs, four earned, in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked four.

Garcia (6-6) allowed four hits. He struck out six and walked four.

Rookie Aledmys Diaz had two hits and reached base three times for the Cardinals. He missed the previous three games after fouling a pitch off the area around his right eye on Monday.

Skyscan Forecast 07-02-2016

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July 2nd, 2016 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Saturday, July 2, 2016   Richard Garuckas

Today: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. ESE @ 10-15. High 70.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. ENE @ 5-10. Low 61.

Sunday: Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers early. ENE @ 10-15. High 74.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 60.

Monday: Mix of sun and clouds. High 78.

Tuesday: Mix of sun and clouds. High 86.

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Car hits bicycle in Creston – minor injuries reported

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July 1st, 2016 by admin

A bicyclist escaped serious injuries after she was struck by a car Thursday afternoon, in Creston. Authorities said Friday Jayden Sexton, of Creston, was riding a bike westbound across West Adams Street, when she was struck by a 2003 Ford Taurus, driven by 43-year old Scott Little, of Creston, as Little was traveling south on Elm Street. Sexton and Little had both stopped at the intersection, but when Little pulled out, he failed to see the approaching bicycle. The accident happened at around 12:25-p.m., Thursday. Sexton suffered possible/minor injuries and was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center by one of her parents. No citations were issued.

Fatal house fire in Casey, Friday afternoon

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July 1st, 2016 by admin

Fire claimed the life of a resident of a home located in the 200 block of West 1st Street, in Casey. Another person was said to have been injured. Firefighters from Casey, Adair, Menlo, as well as rescue crews from Stuart and Casey, responded to the blaze that was reported a little before 3:30-p.m. The names of the victims had not been released as of late Friday evening. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called in to investigate. Additional information is currently not available.

(Update) Garage destroyed by fire in Griswold

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July 1st, 2016 by admin

Firefighters in Griswold were called to the scene of a garage fire Friday evening. The call went out at 7:17-p.m. for the blaze behind 906 Main Street. Griswold Assistant Fire Chief Jim Wyman lives nearby. He said he could see lots of smoke before crews arrived on the scene. He said when they got there just minutes later, the structure was fully engulfed in flames. Many construction tools were stored inside the garage, including air compressors, and propane tanks.

A power line (on the left near the tree) burns moments before showering sparks. (Ric Hanson/photos)

A power line (on the left near the tree) burns moments before showering sparks. (Ric Hanson/photos)

firegrz 001 firegrz 002Power lines nearby fell to the ground and produced some fireworks when as they burned and popped numerous times, showering sparks for several feet each time. Wyman said they have no idea what started the blaze, the flames of which scorched nearby, vacant homes and other structures.

He said the building was fully engulfed long before firefighters arrived, and he was surprised no one called it in before hand, especially since it was so close to the Griswold Casey’s Store. A VW Bug from the 1970’s parked near the structure was also damaged by the flames. No injuries were reported. Crews were on the scene for over an hour.

Garage fire in Griswold

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July 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters in Griswold were called to the scene of a garage fire Friday evening. The call went out at 7:17-p.m. for the blaze at 906 Main Street. The structure was fully engulfed in flames at 7:27-p.m., and power lines were said to be down behind the garage, in the alley.

Additional information is currently unavailable.