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Iowa officials say missing teens found in Illinois

News

October 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

VINTON, Iowa (AP) — Four missing teens – two from western Iowa and two from eastern Iowa, have been found safe in Illinois.  Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green said Tuesday afternoon, that  16-year-old Corey Sunderman and 13-year-old Austin Boggs, both of Atlantic, and Skie Floyd and Jazlyn Visek, both 15 from Shellsburg, were located in Eureka, IL., where they were taken into custody. They had been missing since Saturday afternoon.

Benton County Sheriff Randy Forsyth had said Monday that the teens were not believed to be in any danger and that the girls had planned a trip with the boys. Corey Sunderman’s mother, Crystal Sunderman, told KJAN News Monday, that she thought the teens may have been on their way to Florida for a skateboarding event.

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Iowa RB Weisman could miss Penn State game

Sports

October 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa running back Mark Weisman’s status for Saturday’s game against Penn State is uncertain after he sprained his right ankle in last week’s double-overtime win over Michigan State. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says Weisman had an MRI performed on Monday that didn’t reveal anything serious. But Ferentz says Weisman would have to make a lot of progress to play against the Nittany Lions. Weisman leads the Hawkeyes (4-2, 2-0 Big Ten) with 631 yards rushing and eight touchdowns despite not starting until the fourth game of the season. Sophomore running back Damon Bullock is also likely to miss his fourth straight game because of recurring symptoms from a head injury. Freshman Greg Garmon is scheduled to start for the Hawkeyes.

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Copper thieves scale great heights in Iowa

News

October 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Thieves are scaling great heights in Iowa in the search for copper, yanking wiring from cellphone towers and wind turbines. Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker says thieves are risking jail or death for a few dollars. Danker says there are over 40 wind turbines and nearly a dozen cellphone towers from Avoca to Council Bluffs, and patrolling them all is a problem. Authorities recently caught two men on top of a cellphone tower near the Lewis and Clark Monument in Council Bluffs. They were arrested for criminal mischief and burglary. Officials say one of the men was wearing gloves and gear to keep him from falling.

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MILDA JANE BAKER, 96, of Harlan (10-19-12)

Obituaries

October 16th, 2012 by Jim Field

MILDA JANE BAKER, 96, of Harlan died Monday, October 15th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.  Funeral Services for MILDA JANE BAKER will be held on Friday, October 19th at 11:00 am at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the family greeting friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

MILDA JANE BAKER is survived by:

2 Sons:  Richard (Marlene) Stuhr of Missouri City, TX; William “Bill” Stuhr of Harlan.

5 Daughters:  Delores Summers of Marshalltown; Betty Kroger of St. George, UT; JoAnn Larsen of Denison; Linda Larsen of Omaha; Diane Larsen of Council Bluffs.

Step-Daughter:  Rhonda (Larry) Wendt of Ceresco, NE.

14 Grandchildren

56 Great-Grandchildren

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Chiefs QB Cassel cleared for non-contact practice

Sports

October 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel, who sat out last week’s game at Tampa Bay with a concussion, has been cleared for non-contact practice and could play in the Chiefs’ next game on Oct. 28 against Oakland.

If Cassel does get the start, it could trigger a quarterback controversy. Never very popular with fans, Cassel’s stock has hit rock-bottom in Kansas City after he threw nine interceptions and had a hand in many of the team’s NFL-leading 19 turnovers the first five games.

His replacement, Brady Quinn, had two interceptions against the Buccaneers in his first start in almost three years as the Chiefs lost 38-10 and dropped to 1-5 going into this bye week.

Cassel was on the practice field with the other quarterbacks Tuesday going through non-contact drills.

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Hoiberg To Receive Ray Pillar of Character Award

Sports

October 16th, 2012 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg has inspired many people with his work ethic and success in all areas of his career. This morning, Hoiberg was lauded for his outstanding character as a role model by receiving the 2013 Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award.

Governor Robert Ray announced this year’s recipient at a press conference at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames today. Hoiberg will accept the Ray Award on April 19, 2013 at Character Counts in Iowa’s All-Star Evening in West Des Moines. An All-Star Evening is presented by Hy-Vee and benefits Character Counts in Iowa.

“This ranks up there with the awards I have received,” Hoiberg said. “It’s great to be known as an athlete, but it’s even a better honor to be recognized as a great role model. I want to thank Governor Ray and everyone associated with this award. It is a great honor.”

The Ray Awards are presented by Character Counts in Iowa and reflect former Governor Robert D. Ray’s lifelong commitment to civility and character development. The award is presented each spring to individuals who consistently demonstrate good character as a visible role model. Past recipients include Aaron Kampman, Dallas Clark, Shawn Johnson, Hayden Fry, Norman Borlaug and Ed Thomas.

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SW IA woman arrested on assault charge…again

News

October 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report a Malvern woman was arrested Monday afternoon, after she allegedly assaulted a police officer. 24-year-old Tonisha Christina O’Meara was being held without bond, for Simple Assault, at the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center. The same woman was also arrested October 8th, for allegedly assaulting a police and corrections officer, but those charges were dismissed by the court, the next day. She still faces a separate assault charge for an incident that occurred on October 1st. Her trial on that charge is set to take place November 6th.

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Montgomery County to Host Forestry Field Day October 30

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources say the Nodaway River Valley Woodland Owners Association Forestry Field Day is Oct. 30th, at 12:30 p.m., beginning from the host landowner property at 1974 U Avenue, Villisca. The field day will include light hiking and demonstrations on woodland health and wildlife habitat management, pond management, and bow making.

It will also include a discussion on alternative products from Iowa forests like ginseng, maple syrup, wild plum, hazelnuts, aronia berries, using thinning residues for meat smoking and native tree species for wood working. The field day is scheduled to conclude at 4 p.m. Attendees should plan to dress for outdoor weather conditions and be prepared for light physical activity.

Directions to the host property: 2.8 miles north of Hwy. 34/71 interchange on Hwy. 71, then east on 198th street to the bend in the road where hit becomes U Avenue. The property is at the corner of U Avenue and 198th Street.

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Clarinda-based medical helicopter unveiled Monday

News

October 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The public and local officials had an opportunity Monday, to take a look at a new helicopter in Clarinda, that will serve a 15-county area of southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri.

A Bell 407 helicopter similar to one that will based in Clarinda.

The Omaha World-Herald reports the Bell 407 helicopter will be based either at the Clarinda Regional Health Center or at a maintenance hangar at Schenck Field in Clarinda. It’s service area is within about 50-miles of the base.

The fully-staffed chopper was made possible thanks to a partnership with Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, and Air Methods/LifeNet. Mercy will provide the 11 flight paramedics and nurses, while Air Methods will provide the pilots and a mechanic. The helicopter will transport patients to medical centers in Omaha and Lincoln, NE, Des Moines, and St. Joseph, MO. Communities served by the chopper include Clarinda, Atlantic, Corning, Creston, Mt. Ayr, Red Oak and Shenandoah, in Iowa, and Fairfax and Maryville, in Missouri.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16th

Trading Post

October 16th, 2012 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  up to 8 buff orpington roosters just over 5 mo. old phone 515-210-0465.

FOR SALE:  8 inch memory foam mattress that is queen sized and comes with the frame.  In excellent condition.  $250.  712-435-9901.

FOR SALE:  Male chocolate cockapoo puppy about 9 1/2 weeks old for $300.  249-6930.

WANTED:  We are a family looking for an adult Lab or Golden Retriever, 2-5 years old. We would like to adopt a yellow or black lab and it MUST be good with children. We have a great home and plenty of outdoor space. We will take wonderful care of the lab and are willing to pay a re-homing fee. Please email or call (712) 249-9329.

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