Former Zearing nursing home employee accused of stealing from residents

March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A former employee of a central Iowa nursing home is charged with stealing from residents. The Story County Sheriff’s Department charged 44-year-old Bambi Cerka with first and second-degree theft, two counts of third-degree theft and four counts of dependent adult abuse.

The investigation determined Cerka had 23-thousand-500 dollars in retirement funds from one resident of the Zearing Health Center deposited into a bank account she controlled. The charges also allege she made unauthorized transactions from the accounts of three other residents totaling 45-hundred dollars.

The transactions alledgedly happened between July of 2022 and August of 2023.

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Boil Order issued for a portion of Oakland, Iowa

March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Oakland, Iowa) – Officials with the City of Oakland, Monday, issued a Boil Water Order to residents in the 300 block of Gates Street. The Order was issued following the loss of pressure in the City’s water distribution system. The City advises residents in the affected part of Oakland, to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute, and then let it cool before using. Alternately, you may use bottled water. Either can be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing food. The Boil Order is in effect until further notice.

The water pressure issue in Oakland occurred at around 11:45-a.m., Monday, following a water main break near the intersection of Walnut and Gates Streets. When a water main loses pressure, it increases the chance that untreated water and harmful microbes can enter the water supply.

Crews have conducted repairs to the damaged area and pressure has been restored, but until water samples come back from the lab to rule out the possibility of contamination, residents in the 300 block of Gates Street in Oakland, should take the aforementioned methods for their water – most likely for at least 24-hours – or until the test show you no longer need to boil your water. For more information, contact the Oakland City Hall at 712-482-6811.

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Red Oak man faces a Harassment charge

March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak, Monday evening, arrested 48-year-old Jason Neal Beacham, of Red Oak, on a Harassment charge. Authorities say Beacham was taken into custody in the 2400 block of N. 8th Street in Red Oak, at around 6:10-p.m. He was charged with Harassment in the 1st Degree, an Aggravated Misdemeanor. Beacham was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $2,000 cash bond.

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Officer assaulted after responding to an accident in Shenandoah, Saturday

March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Shenandoah, Iowa) – A Shenandoah Police Officer who responded to an accident over the weekend, was assaulted, and the suspect transported to a hospital, with charges against him pending completion of an investigation. According to the Shenandoah Police Department, at around 8:40-a.m., Saturday, an Officer with the Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of West Nishna Road, following a report of a two-vehicle accident.

Authorities says upon the Officer’s arrival, a 41-year-old male from one of the vehicles, without provocation, attacked and began assaulting the officer. Police say the unidentified man was able to remove the officer’s service pistol from its holster during the assault, before the officer regained control of the weapon. Additional officers were dispatched and arrived on scene to help detain the individual.

The suspect was transported to the Shenandoah Medical Center by police and later to a medical center in Council Bluffs for treatment of injuries suffered during the accident. The officer suffered minor injuries in the altercation.

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office along with several citizens assisted the police department at the scene.

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Marshalltown Police issue Endangered Person Advisory Monday night

March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Seventeen-year-old Deshawna Green has been safely located. Law enforcement thanks the public for their assistance. (updated 1:19-p.m. 3/5/24)

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety has issued an Endangered Person Advisory on behalf of the Marshalltown Police Department, for 17-year-old Deshawna Green. She was last seen at a Marshalltown residence around 11:00 p.m. on March 3, 2024. Deshawna is a black female with brown eyes and long black hair. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 135 pounds.

She may be with 20-year-old Davontrez McCuddin. Davontrez is a black male, 5 feet 7 inches tall and 185 pounds.

Law enforcement is concerned for Deshawna’s wellbeing and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating her.

Deshawna Green

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Deshawna Green or Devontrez McCuddin is asked to call their local law enforcement or the Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641.753.1234. Tips may also be sent via text to 274637 and “Marshall” followed by tip message or submitted online at marshallcountycs.com.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Tue., March 5th, 2024

March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny. High near 56. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 28.
Tomorrow: Partly sunny. High near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy w/a 60% chance of rain, mainly after noon. High near 55.
Friday: Mostly cloudy & windy w/a 50% chance of rain. High near 48.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 47. The 24-hour Low was 23. We received a trace of rain during the afternoon. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 59 and the Low was 30. The Record High for March 5th was 74 in 1921. The Record Low was -31 in 1960. Sunrise: 6:49. Sunset: 6:15-p.m.

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‘American Cream’ draft horse would become official state horse

March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Senate has voted to name the American Cream draft horse as the official horse of Iowa. It’s one of several breeds of work horses that pulled plows and harvesting equipment for Iowa farmers before horses were replaced by tractors. Senator Annette Sweeney of Iowa Falls says the American Cream draft horse originated in Iowa.

“The American Cream draft horse is the only breed of draft horse that can claim it is native to the United States,” Sweeney says. “In fact, it was foaled in my hometown of Radcliffe back in the early 1900s.”

The welcome sign to Radcliffe notes it is the “cradle” of the American Cream draft horse. Mature draft horses can be as tall as six feet and weigh well over a ton. American Cream draft horses have a cream colored coat, a white mane and, Sweeney says, they were not as tall or heavy as Clydesdales, Percherons or Belgians. “And they were more easily handled within our small farms that we had in the early 1900s,” Sweeney says.

American Cream Draft Horse (Photo from Horse Illustrated)

In the middle of the last century, the state of Iowa recognized the American Cream as a breed of draft horse. However, according to the American Cream Draft Horse Association, there are fewer than 400 American Cream horses alive today. Three senators voted “nay” on the idea of naming the American Cream as the state horse, but 43 senators voted yes. The proposal has to win the approval of the Iowa House, too, before this particular horse breed would official become the state horse. As you may have heard, the Iowa House voted earlier this year to name the Iowa Darter as the state fish.

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DARRELL SHOESMITH, 87, of Audubon (Mass of Christian Burial 3/7/24)

March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DARRELL SHOESMITH, 87, of Audubon, died Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial for DARRELL SHOESMITH will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, March 7th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 6th, from 5-until 7-p.m., with a Rosary at 7-p.m.

Burial is in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery south of Audubon.

DARRELL SHOESMITH is survived by:

His wife – Lavonne.

His daughters – Cynthia (Mark) Heller, of Audubon, and Kimberly (Jeff—AJ) Hupp ,of Springfield, MO.

His sons – Kevin, of Des Moines, and Linn, of Audubon.

His sisters – Sandra Crees, Donna (John) Gregersen, and Karen (Dave) Voight.

His brother – Darwin (Kathy) Shoesmith.

5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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2024 RVC All-Conference Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball Teams

March 4th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

BOYS
1st Team All RVC — Boys
Name Grade School
Carter Gruver* Jr Woodbine
Cal Heydon* So Coon Rapids-Bayard
Cade Beherns* Sr Coon Rapids-Bayard
Mason McIntosh* Sr West Harrison
Cash Emgarten* Sr Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton
Johnathon Bergmeier Jr Glidden-Ralston
Aiden Flathers Sr Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton
Ryan Bower Sr CAM
*UNANIMOUS SELECTION

2nd Team All RVC — RVC
Name Grade School
Wyatt Raegaller So ArWeVa
Emmet Neumann Sr ArWeVa
Blayne Smith Jr ArWeVa
Collin Bower So CAM
Chase Jahde Jr CAM
Josh Nelson Jr Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton
Jackson Radcliff Sr Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton
Landon Blum Fr Woodbine

GIRLS
1st Team All RVC GBB
Player School Grade
Breeley Clayburg* Coon Rapids-Bayard Sr.
Eva Steffensen* CAM Sr.
Taryn Petersen* Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton Fr.
Jaelynn Petersen* Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton So.
Charlie Pryor* Woodbine Jr.
Malia Clayburg Coon Rapids-Bayard So.
Kiera Nichols CAM Sr.
Nicole Hoefer Woodbine Sr.
* Indicates Unanimous Selection

2nd Team All RVC GBB
Player School Grade
Anna Hart Coon Rapids-Bayard So.
Meredith Rich CAM Sr.
Delaney Schurke ArWeVa Sr.
DJ Steinkuehler Woodbine Jr.
Amanda Newton Woodbine Sr.
Sylvia Sullivan Boyer Valley So.
Maclayn Houston West Harrison Sr.
Tiela Janssen Glidden-Ralston Sr.

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Iowa Girl’s Coaches Association 2024 High School Girl’s Basketball All-State Teams

March 4th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Class 1A

Second Team
Brynnly German – Martensdale St. Marys (Senior)
Eva Steffensen – CAM (Senior)
Majesta Vos – Lynnville-Sully (Senior)

Third Team
Charlie Pryor – Woodbine (Junior)

Class 2A

First Team
Lindsey Davis – Nodaway Valley (Senior)
Jaidyn Sellers – Panorama (Senior)

Second Team
Tyme Boettcher – Panorama (Senior)

Third Team
Lynnae Green – Shenandoah (Junior)

Class 3A

Second Team
Abby Hall – Des Moines Christian (Senior)
Aubrey Schwieso – Harlan (Junior)

Third Team
Paytn Harter – Atlantic (Junior)

Class 4A

First Team
Abby Tuttle – North Polk (Junior)
Bailey Birmingham – Norwalk (Junior)
Macy Comito – Carlisle (Sophomore)

Second Team
Alliyah Thompson – Ballard (Senior)
Lucy Scott – Lewis Central (Senior)

Third Team
Raegan Loewe – Ballard (Junior)
Brooke Larsen – Lewis Central (Junior)

Coaches of the Year:

Class 1A: Brian Wheatley – North Linn
Class 2A: Bruce Dall – Dike-New Hartford
Class 3A: Jamie Smith – Solon
Class 4A: PJ Sweeney – Clear Creek Amana
Class 5A: Chad Jilek – Johnston

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