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Reports say former IVH Commandant got extra pay

News

July 29th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A special audit of the Iowa Veteran’s Home says former commandant Timon Oujiri was relieved of his duties in early May due after receiving more than 100-thousand dollars in improper pay. The report, released by State Auditor Rob Sand, shows the discrepancies that came to light when Department of Administrative Services employees reviewed the payroll of various agencies for accuracy back in April, in preparation to transfer to a new payroll system.

Payroll costs from July of 2019 through May of this year showed the number of improper payments and payroll costs at I-V-H. The report also includes suggestions to strengthen some of the internal controls at I-V-H, including a review of payroll journals by someone not associated with the payroll process.

The report has been sent to the Iowa DCI, the Marshall and Polk counties Attorney’s Office, and the Attorney General’s office. Governor Kim Reynolds appointed Marine Corps retired Major Mathew Peterson as the new I-V-H Commandant earlier this week.

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St. Albert wins the Class 1A Baseball Title

Sports

July 29th, 2021 by admin

The St. Albert Falcons are the 2021 Class 1A State Baseball Champions. Their 4th State Title in school history was achieved at Merchants Park in Carroll on Thursday afternoon with a 7-5 victory over Kee.

The Falcons scored 2 runs in each of the first, second, and third innings and tacked on one more in the 4th. Kee scored one in the second but St. Albert had the commanding 7-1 lead by the end of the 5th. Kee was able to get the bats going a bit in the 6th and put up four runs to close the gap. Some interesting base running ended up poorly for the Kee-Hawks that frame. One of two runners that were still aboard got chased down in a pickle at third, ending the threat. The Kee-Hawks couldn’t get anything going in the 7th aside from a mishandled grounder that got a runner on first. Carter White made the snag on a fly ball in left field for the final out.

The Falcons racked up 13 hits in the game and Luke Hubbard picked up the win on the mound. Cy Patterson came on in the 6th to secure the save and the title. Patterson also led the offense with two hits, and two RBI. Colton Brennan had 3 hits and scored twice. The Falcons end the season with a terrific record of 35-8 and pick up a State Title for the first time since 1999.

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Heat Advisory Pushes Back Cass County Fair Events Tonight

News

July 29th, 2021 by Jim Field

Due to the heat advisory today, the Cass County Fair events tonight will be pushed back one hour.  The Little Miss & Little Mister contest, the Queen & King Contest and the Senior Recognition program will begin at 8:00 pm Thursday at the Garden on the fairgrounds in Atlantic.

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Cardinals update mask policy at Busch Stadium

Sports

July 29th, 2021 by admin

ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 29, 2021 – In accordance with the City of St. Louis’ mask mandate that went into effect on Monday, July 26, the St. Louis Cardinals have updated their existing health and safety protocols.  All fans will be asked to wear a mask when entering or circulating the five indoor ticketed club areas, plus the Official Team Store and the Cardinals Authentics Shop at Busch Stadium.  The five indoor club areas include the Cardinals Club, Redbird Club, UMB Champions Club, National Car Rental Club, and Perficient Red Jacket Club.  Fans do not have to wear masks when actively eating or drinking inside the clubs or in the outdoor seating portions of those clubs.

Fans will also be asked to wear masks in all indoor public spaces at Ballpark Village.

Masks will be made available for guests as they enter enclosed spaces to ensure compliance with the City’s new mandate.  A full list of Busch Stadium health and safety protocols can be found at cardinals.com/backatbusch.

The Cardinals continue to encourage all fans to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Report

News

July 29th, 2021 by admin

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office released details Wednesday on six arrests within the past week.

On Tuesday, July 27th Deputies arrested 28-year-old Victoria Elizabeth Marquez on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense and Carrying a Weapon.

Also on July 27th 58-year-old Jeffrey Michael Merrill was arrested following a traffic stop near Highway 92 and Greenview Road. Merrill was charged with OWI First Offense and Open Container.

On July 26th 27-year-old Kyler Jay O’Brien was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 92. O’Brien was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Barred, and Operating a Non-Registered Vehicle.

On July 25th 33-year-old Wesley Adam Keene was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated First Offense and being a Fugitive from Justice.

On July 24th 25-year-old Anthony Tyler Lee Robison was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th Degree. That same day 31-year-old Paige Krystle Bjorklund was arrested following a traffic stop on Nash Boulevard. She was charged with OWI 2nd Offense and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense.

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Glenwood Police report two recent arrests

News

July 29th, 2021 by admin

The Glenwood Police Department reports a couple of recent arrests.

On Wednesday officers arrested 36-year-old Robyn Salmons of Glenwood on a Mills County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a Violation of Probation Charge. Bond was set at $50,000 cash only.

Early Thursday Glenwood Police arrested 19-year-old Dominick Maddocks-Miles of Glenwood for Driving While Revoked. He was booked in to the Mills County Jail on $1,000 cash or surety bond.

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IGCA announces 2021 All-State Softball Teams

Sports

July 29th, 2021 by admin

The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has released their 2021 All-State Softball selections. Here’s a look at area honorees.

CLASS 1A

1st Team
TJ Stoaks, Lenox
Macy Emgarten, Exira-EHK
Charlie Pryor, Woodbine
Emily McIntosh, West Harrison

2nd Team
Erika Rife, Logan-Magnolia
Anna Kelly, Griswold
Haylee Pennock, Griswold
Shay Burmeister, Exira-EHK

3rd Team
Kenna Ford, Riverside
Haley Koch, West Harrison
Abby Hiatt, Logan-Magnolia

Honorable Mention
Karly Millekan, Griswold
Maccan Guritz, Logan-Magnolia
Mallory Behnken, CAM
Maddy Holtz, CAM
Alexia Miller, Boyer Valley
Leah Cooper, Boyer Valley
Jolie Sheldon, Sidney
Katelyn Nielsen, Audubon

Full list: 1A

CLASS 2A

2nd Team
Ella Pierce, Underwood
Kenzie Schon, Kuemper Catholic

3rd Team
Ella Sand, West Central Valley
MaKayla Haynes, West Monona

Honorable Mention
Kelsey Madalyn, ACGC
Carly Miller, West Monona
Ally Meyers, AHSTW
Jayden Huisman, Treynor
Maddie Pierce, Underwood

Full list: 2A

CLASS 3A

1st Team
Olivia Engler, Atlantic

2nd Team
Alyssa Derby, Atlantic

Full list: 3A

CLASS 4A

1st Team
Haley Bach, Lewis Central

2nd Team
Chloe Gallegos, Carroll
Emily Brouse, Harlan

3rd Team
Gracie Hagle, Creston

Full list: 4A

5A

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Caramel Apple Dump Cake (7-29-2021)

Mom's Tips

July 29th, 2021 by Jim Field

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 to 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
  • 1 cup gourmet caramel sauce, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 15.25 oz. box yellow cake mix
  • 2/3 cup (10 2/3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Coat a 10″ well-seasoned cast iron skillet with cooking spray.  Spread the apples evenly across the bottom of the skillet in a decorative pattern.  Drizzle the caramel over the apples, then sprinkle with sea salt.  Pour the apple cider on top.

Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the apples, then drizzle the melted butter on top.  Bake until the cake is browned on top and around the edges with some caramel bubbling through, 50 to 60 minutes.  Let rest for about 15 to 20 minutes, then flip onto a serving platter to showcase the beautiful design.  Let cool, then sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.  Serve with ice cream and more caramel sauce.

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(UPDATE) TIMOTHY POST, 53, of Council Bluffs (Formerly of Cumberland) (Graveside services 8/14/21)

Obituaries

July 29th, 2021 by admin

TIMOTHY POST, 53, of Council Bluffs (Formerly of Cumberland) died Friday, July 23rd at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Celebration of Life Graveside services for TIMOTHY POST will be held 1-p.m. Saturday, August 14th, at the Peru Cemetery, in East Peru, Iowa. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com

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State Baseball Schedule Thursday 07/29/2021

Sports

July 29th, 2021 by admin

Class 1A Championship

12:00—#2 St. Albert, Council Bluffs vs. #4 Kee, Lansing

Class 2A Championship

2:30—#1 Van Meter vs. #2 Centerville

Class 4A Quarterfinals

11:00—#1 Pleasant Valley vs. #8 Ottumwa

1:30—#4 Dowling Catholic vs. #5 Prairie, Cedar Rapids

5:00—#2 Ankeny vs. #7 Waukee

7:30—#3 Johnston vs. #6 Dubuque, Hempstead

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