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Missouri River flood damage recounted at meeting

News

September 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Farmers, businessmen and local officials affected by this year’s record Missouri River flooding recounted the damages they suffered and urged Iowa officials to make rebuilding a priority. Gov. Terry Branstad and an assortment of top state officials gathered in Council Bluffs Friday afternoon to hear about millions of dollars of damage caused by the flood. The people who live and work along the river say they want to know how soon repairs will be made and what will be done to limit future flooding.

Doug Palmer had to shut down his barge and rail terminal business in Sioux City in June. He says the flood has been economically painful. Several other business leaders said they hope they won’t have to remove expensive levees they built to protect their facilities.

Western Iowa man sentenced for sex crimes in NE.

News

September 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Iowa man has been sentenced to up to 140 years in prison for sexually assaulting two women in Omaha. 46-year-old Todd Mills, of Shelby, was sentenced on two counts of first-degree sexual assault and one count of using a weapon to commit a felony. He pleaded no contest in June. Authorities say the attacks took place in September 2008 and August 2010. A Douglas County judge sentenced Mills to 110 to 140 years in prison.

Police say Mills, a father of five children, picked up women in his car, assaulted them at gunpoint and left them in remote areas. Mills is suspected in similar attacks in Pottawattamie County in Iowa.

Guthrie Center man arrested on a warrant

News

September 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan say a Guthrie Center man was arrested September 1st on a warrant out of Des Moines. 55-year old Milton Sheeder was taken into custody following a traffic stop for speeding. He was also cited for failure to provide proof of insurance.

And, 14-year old Joshua Hytrek, of Panama, was cited August 30th for simple assault, for an incident that allegedly took place at the Harlan Community High School. Hytrek’s case will be turned over to juvenile court for disposition.

Drug arrests reported in Harlan

News

September 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan say two men were arrested over the past week on drug charges. This past Tuesday, 24-year old John Cox, of Harlan, was arrested after officers with the Harlan Police Department assisted the Denison and Woodbine Police Departments, in executing a search warrant at 2014 Garfield Avenue. Cox was subsequently charged with manufacturing marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and prohibited acts. Cox has plead not guilt to the Possession charge. He’s scheduled to appear in court September 15th on the other charges.

And, on September 3rd, 49-year old Mardy Miller, of Harlan, was taken into custody on a Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charge. He was also charged with Driving While Revoked, and cited for having improper tail lamps on his vehicle. Miller posted a $1,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in court on September 13th.

MILDRED MAY BENNER-PURVIANCE, 84, of Panora (svcs 9-12-11)

Obituaries

September 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

MILDRED MAY BENNER-PURVIANCE, 84, of Panora, died Wed., Sept. 7th, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services for MILDRED BENNER-PURVIANCE will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Sept. 12th, at the 1st Christian Church in Panora. Twigg Funeral Home in Panora has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home takes place from 4-8pm Sun., Sept. 11th, with the family present from 6-8pm.

Burialwill be in the Brethren Cemetery at Panora.

CRAIG A. WERNIMONT, 62 of Omaha, NE (svcs 9-12-11)

Obituaries

September 9th, 2011 by admin

CRAIG A. WERNIMONT, 62 of Omaha, NE, died Wednesday, September 7th in Omaha. A Funeral Mass for CRAIG WERNIMONT will be held 10-a.m. Mon.,  Sept 12th, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church  in Omaha (48th & Woolworth). Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann- Dworak & Cutler Funeral Home in Omaha has the arrangements.

The family will receive friends at the West Center Chapel (7805 West Center Road, Omaha), from 2-4pm Sunday, Sept. 11th, where a Vigil service begins at 4-p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

CRAIG WERNIMONT is survived by:

His wife – Jane Wernimont.

His sons – Jeff (Kelly) Wernimont, & Cory Wernimont.

His mother – Virginia Wernimont.

His sisters – Carol (Ralph) Kramper; Sharon (Jeff) Becker; & Shele (Scott) Blum.

His brothers – Dan (Leah) Wernimont, & Al (Kris) Wernimont.

1 grandson, other relatives, and friends.

Backyard and Beyond 09-09-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 9th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks about Color Trends in clothes and furnishings.

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Criminal mischief arrest in Atlantic

News

September 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic report today (Friday), the arrest Thursday of 21-year old Stewart Andersen, of Atlantic. Andersen was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree, after allegedly breaking a window. He was brought to the Cass County Jail and held pending an appearance before the magistrate.

2011 Third Iowa High School Volleyball Rankings

Sports

September 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 1A

School
Record
LW
1
Tripoli
5-0
1
2
LeMars Gehlen Catholic
9-0
2
3
Holy Trinity Catholic
5-0
3
4
Boyden-Hull
6-0
4
5
East Union
8-0
5
6
Adair-Casey
7-1
8
7
Ar-We-Va
6-3
6
8
Coon Rapids-Bayard
10-2
9
9
Stanton
6-1
7
10
Iowa Christian Academy
5-1
13
11
Bedford
7-1
14
12
Woodward-Granger
3-0
NR
13
Marquette Catholic
11-2
10
14
Lisbon
11-2
12
15
Janesville
5-4
11
Dropped Out: Algona Bishop Garrigan (15)
Class 2A
School
Record
LW
1
Western Christian
6-0
1
2
Grundy Center
5-0
2
3
Lake Mills
9-0
3
4
Dike-New Hartford
7-1
4
5
Mediapolis
9-0
5
6
Pella Christian
7-1
6
7
Sumner-Fredericksburg
4-1
7
8
Sheldon
8-1
8
9
Edgewood-Colesburg
4-0
10
10
Clarinda
7-1
11
11
Mount Vernon
5-3
9
12
West Branch
8-1
13
13
East Sac County
9-0
NR
14
Gilbert
9-1
NR
15
Unity Christian
6-3
12
Dropped Out: West Liberty (14), Sioux Center (15)
Class 3A
School
Record
LW
1
Sioux City Bishop Heelan
4-2
1
2
Dubuque Wahlert
2-1
4
3
Charles City
6-2
6
4
Waverly-Shell Rock
6-1
2
5
Union
7-2
5
6
Solon
10-0
8
7
West Delaware
9-1
7
8
Williamsburg
3-3
3
9
Red Oak
3-0
9
10
Maquoketa
11-1
12
11
Bondurant-Farrar
6-0
13
12
Marion
5-3
10
13
Davenport Assumption
4-2
NR
14
MOC-Floyd Valley
6-3
11
15
Algona
6-4
15
Dropped Out: Oskaloosa (14)
Class 4A
School
Record
LW
1
Iowa City High
6-0
2
2
Ankeny
6-1
1
3
Dowling Catholic
5-1
4
4
Urbandale
11-1
5
5
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
7-2
3
6
Iowa City West
8-2
7
7
Waukee
9-3
6
8
Cedar Falls
6-2
8
9
Bettendorf
4-2
10
10
Southeast Polk
8-1
13
11
Dubuque Hempstead
2-1
15
12
Johnston
6-2
NR
13
Cedar Rapids Xavier
5-2
NR
14
Pleasant Valley
6-4
14
15
Lewis Central
4-2
NR
Dropped Out: Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln (9), Sioux City East (11), Sioux City North (12)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th

Trading Post

September 9th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: PRINCESS YOUTH BED AND MATTRESS  $50.00.  CALL 712-249-3177 LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER AND I WILL CALL BACK.

FOR SALE: MAYTAG PORTABLE DISHWASHER WORKS GREAT  $100.00   CALL AFTER 5:00 P.M. TO 712-249- 1488.

FOR SALE: Lots of free stuff to be be given away at 612 W 6th Street (one block from the Family Table)

FOR SALE: Poulan riding mower…18 HP…twin hydro…does need a new belt or something that runs hydro.  $300.  Also for sale:  81 Prowler Camper…sleeps four, has a fridge, A/C, shower, etc.  $1,000.  249-4005