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SALLY NELSON, 85, of Atlantic (Svcs. 3/11/16)

Obituaries

March 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SALLY NELSON, 85, of Atlantic, died Sat., March 5th, at home. Funeral services for SALLY NELSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, March 11th, at Zion Lutheran Church, in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family is from 5-until 7-p.m. Thu., March 10th, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Anita or Atlantic Libraries, or Zion Lutheran Church.

Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, west of Exira.

SALLY NELSON is survived by:

Her daughters – Kristine (Ken) Bonk, of Chattanooga, TN., & Margaret (Joe) Cook, of Des Moines.

Her sons – James (Leann) Nelson, of Aurora, NE., & Joseph (Aimee) Nelson, of Seattle, WA.

4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

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LELA PETERSEN, 78, of Atlantic (3-10-2016)

Obituaries

March 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LELA PETERSEN, 78, of Atlantic died Saturday, March 5th at Allen Place in Atlantic.  Funeral services for LELA PETERSEN will be held on Thursday, March 10th at 11:00 am at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Open visitation will be held Wednesday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Family visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial in the Brighton Township Cemetery in Marne.

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

LELA PETERSEN is survived by:

Children:  Norman “Buke” (Lori) Petersen of Marne; Debra “Babe” (Jess) Rush of Elliott; Janice Hines of Des Moines; Mary Jane McDermott of Atlantic; Muriel Riley of Lewis; Sandy Roberts of Missouri.

Brother:  Leslie (Karen) Boggs of Atlantic.

Sister-in-Law:  Janis Boggs of Atlantic; Edna Boggs of Cedar Rapids.

Brother-in-Law:  Mervin (Carol) Petersen of Earlham.

6 Grandchildren

5 Great-Grandchildren

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Council Bluffs man faces 3 charges following Sat. evening incidents

News

March 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A Pottawattamie County man faces a trio of charges following incidents that occurred Saturday evening and later that same night. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says just before 8-p.m. Saturday, they received a complaint from a resident in the 100 block of E. 5th Street in Villisca, that 25-year old Devin Alexander Davis, of Council Bluffs, was involved in an altercation, and had brandished a knife during the incident.

Deputies were initially unable to locate the man, but just before 11-p.m., Police in Red Oak conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of Linden Street, and found Davis inside. He was arrested for Carrying Weapons, with regard to the complaint in Villisca. Davis was also arrested for Interference with Official Acts, for his conduct during his arrest. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $2,000 bond.

Then, just before midnight, Davis was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree, for causing damage to his jail cell. His bond was subsequently increased to $5,000. Davis remained in the Montgomery County Jail this (Sunday) morning.

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National Weather Service forecast for Cass & surrounding Counties in IA, 3/6/16

Weather

March 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. WINDY…WARMER. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. BREEZY…WARMER. LOW IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS  AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. BREEZY. LOW IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 50S.

 

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IA Girls State Basketball Tournament – Championship round scores from Sat., 3/5/16

Sports

March 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Class 3A State Tournament
State Championship
PAC-LM 59, Nevada 49

Class 4A State Tournament
State Championship
Mason City 51, Pella 44

Class 5A State Tournament
State Championship
Ankeny Centennial 46, Johnston 42

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, March 6th 2016

News

March 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

NORA SPRINGS, Iowa (AP) — Protesters have promised to picket outside a recently-opened exotic dance club in Nora Springs every night it’s open. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that several people protested Friday night outside the Pole Barn Theater. They held picket signs reading “Women Are Not For Sale” and “Real Men Don’t Exploit Women.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A longtime southern Iowa sheriff has resigned amid allegations that he sexually harassed employee, courthouse workers, witnesses and crime victims. The Des Moines Register reports that Decatur County Sheriff Bert Muir resigned Friday. The 66-year-old Muir denied the claims and said the county board’s move to have him removed from office was politically motivated.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Police say one person has been shot at a Cedar Rapids grocery store parking lot, but is expected to survive. Television station KCRG reports that the shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. Friday at Jim’s Foods, with multiple people reporting the shooting to 911. Responding officers found blood in the lot, but no victim. A short time later, authorities say a 24-year-old man was reported at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Burlington police have interviewed more than dozen people but have no suspect or motive in Wednesday’s fatal shooting of a local teenager. The Hawk Eye reports that 16-year-old Kedarie Johnson’s body was found late Wednesday night in an alley. Johnson was a junior at Burlington High School.

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No. 16 Iowa snaps skid with 71-61 win over Michigan

Sports

March 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jarrod Uthoff scored 16 of his 29 points in the first half, and No. 16 Iowa snapped a four-game losing streak with a 71-61 win over Michigan on Saturday night. Anthony Clemmons added 12 points for the Hawkeyes (21-9, 12-6 Big Ten), who used a 14-5 run to take a 15-point lead with 10:13 to play. Michigan (20-11, 10-8) scored the next 10 points, but the Wolverines couldn’t pull any closer down the stretch and now may need a strong showing in the Big Ten tournament to make it to the NCAAs.

Derrick Walton scored 14 points for Michigan, which honored seniors Caris LeVert and Spike Albrecht before the regular-season finale. They’re both out for the season with injuries, which is a big reason the Wolverines are in this predicament.

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AP Source: Chiefs void contract of veteran linebacker Hali

Sports

March 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press the Kansas City Chiefs voided the contract of veteran linebacker Tamba Hali, who took a pay cut with a reworked deal to remain with the team last season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because the Chiefs aren’t allowed to discuss contract matters.

Hali had four voidable years added to his one-year contract so that the team could spread out his signing bonus, thereby creating additional salary cap space last offseason. But the contract also stipulated the Chiefs had until Friday to sign Hali to an extension, otherwise he would become a free agent.

Despite dealing with a bothersome knee much of last season, Hali had 6 1-2 sacks and was voted to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl. The 10-year veteran will turn 33 in November. The Kansas City Star first reported that Hali’s contract was voided.

 

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DONALD RAY COLLIGAN, 79, of Shelby (Svcs. at a later date)

Obituaries

March 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DONALD RAY COLLIGAN, 79, of Shelby, died Fri., March 4th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. Private services for DONALD COLLIGAN will be held at a later date. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

DONALD COLLIGAN is survived by:

His wife – Joan, of Shelby.

His sons – James Colligan, of Omaha, & Keith (Cynthia) Colligan, of Shelby.

His daughter – Lisa (Rick) (Colligan) Knavel, of Ennis, TX.

His brothers – Robert (Marlene) Colligan, of Wisner, NE., & Louis (Marilyn) Glister, Jr., of Houston, TX.

and 2 grandchildren.

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LUCILLE MARGARET KOCH, 87, of Panama (Svcs. 3/8/16)

Obituaries

March 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LUCILLE MARGARET KOCH, 87, of Panama, died Fri., March 4th, at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial for LUCILLE KOCH will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., March 8th, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Panama. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the St. Mary’s Parish Center in Panama is from 5-until 9-pm Monday, March 7th, with the family greeting friends from 6-until 8-pm, and a Rosary at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama.

LUCILLE KOCH is survived by:

Her husband – Linus Koch, of Panama.

Her sons – Roger (Marion) Koch, of Creve Couer, MO.; Glen (Elaine) Koch, of Sioux Falls, SD, & Timothy (Barbara) Koch, of Albert City.

Her daughters – Mary Ann (John, Jr.) Wendt, of Panama, & Margaret (Gary) Schroeder, of Essex.

13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 8 step great-grandchildren.

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