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Police: 2 dead, 2 wounded at fast-food restaurant

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November 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 10:20-a.m.) BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man in the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of two others at a Nebraska fast food restaurant.

Silva, Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos Silva, of Omaha, was booked into jail early Sunday on suspicion of first-degree homicide and arson charges in the attack Saturday night at a Sonic Drive-in in the Omaha suburb of Bellevue. Police say they first received a call about a possible bomb in a moving truck parked outside of the restaurant, and officers who arrived found a burning U-Haul and four people who had been shot. Two were declared dead at the scene. Silva was arrested Wednesday for allegedly buying $57 worth of food at the restaurant using someone else’s Sonic app account.

KENNETH SUHR, 78, of Walnut (Private family Mass of Christian Burial 11/25/20)

Obituaries

November 22nd, 2020 by admin

KENNETH SUHR, 78, of Walnut, died Friday, Nov. 20th, at home. A Private, family Mass of Christian Burial for KENNETH SUHR will be held 11-a.m. Wed., Nov. 25th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

A public visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tue., Nov. 24th, from 3-until 8-p.m.

Burial is in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery at Walnut.

KENNETH SUHR is survived by:

His wife – Marie Suhr, of the Heritage House, in Atlantic.
His sons – Scott (Natalie) Suhr, of Adair; Brian (Sharon) Suhr, of Josephine, TX; and Kevin (Sarah) Suhr, of Overland Park, KS.
His brother Terry (Cindy) Suhr, of Walnut.
His sister – Marilyn Singer of Mesa AZ.
13 grandchildren, his brothers-in-law, and other relatives.

Burglary thwarted in Villisca by an observant citizen

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November 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A person who saw some individuals leaving from a building and into an alley in Villisca, early Saturday morning, thwarted a burglary in progress. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at around 6-a.m., a person passing by saw four individuals exiting a building into the alley at 327 E 4th Street, the site of the Jones Store and former Museum in Villisca. The citizen called authorities and detained a juvenile male until Law Enforcement arrived.

An investigation resulted in the arrest of 18-year-old Drake L. O’Briant, of Villisca, and three male juveniles (ages 12, 13, and 16). Each was charged with Burglary in the 3rd Degree, a Class D Felony. The three juveniles were subsequently released to the custody of parents, while O’Briant was being was held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 bond.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says their personnel are thankful for the actions of the passerby that allowed the crime to be cleared by arrest, but at the same time, the advise others against directly confronting individuals suspected of a crime, “as it may be detrimental to one’s personal safety.”

2 injured in N.W. Iowa collision, Saturday night

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November 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A semi hauling a piece of farm equipment struck an SUV Saturday night in O’Brien County, injuring two people in the SUV. The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened at around 7:11-p.m. on Highway 10, east of Granville. The Patrol says the 2015 Peterbilt semi was eastbound and the 2014 GMC Acadia was westbound, when the collision occurred. The 41-year old driver of the SUV, Michelle Swarz, of Paullina, was transported to the Orange City Hospital and later flown to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, for treatment of life threatening injuries.

A 13-year old male passenger in the SUV was transported to the Orange City Hospital for treatment of possible/minor injuries. The 48-year old driver of the semi and two passengers were not injured. The semi is registered to Eisma Express, Inc., of Ireton, IA.

The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office and an Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer assisted the patrol at the scene.

RICHARD “DICK” KRALIK, 86, of Cumberland (Svcs. 11/30/2020)

Obituaries

November 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

RICHARD “DICK” KRALIK, 86, of Cumberland, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the Heritage House in Atlantic.  Public graveside services for DICK KRALIK will be held 2-p.m. Monday, Nov. 30th, at the Bohemian National Cemetery in rural Adams County. Steen Funeral Home in Massena has the arrangements.

An open visitation without the family present will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Nov. 29th, from Noon until 5-p.m.; Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials may be directed to the Cumberland United Methodist Church.

RICHARD “DICK” KRALIK is survived by:

His sister – Arlene Petersen

Other relatives and friends.

Demonstrators demand stronger virus response in Iowa

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November 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Demonstrators are demanding that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds do more to stem the spread of the coronavirus as cases surge. More than a dozen of them gathered Friday in front of the Governor’s Terrace Hill mansion to deliver 800 report cards that gave her an “F” grade in COVID-19 mitigation and protecting Iowans.

Reynolds didn’t accept the cards directly, but an Iowa State Patrol officer said he would pass them along to her. The Des Moines Register reports that the demonstration was organized by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, also known as Iowa CCI,

 

Iowa beats Penn State; Nittany Lions 0-5 for first time

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November 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Spencer Petras threw for 186 yards and ran for a touchdown to lead Iowa over Penn State 41-21. Mekhi Sargent and Tyler Goodson combined for 179 rushing yards and three touchdowns for the Hawkeyes, who won their third straight and snapped a six-game losing streak to Penn State. Iowa led 31-7 midway through the third quarter before Sean Clifford replaced Will Levis at quarterback for Penn State.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) breaks a tackle attempt by Penn State safety Jonathan Sutherland (0) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Clifford completed a pair of touchdown passes that cut Iowa’s lead to 10 with just over a quarter left. The Nittany Lions fell to 0-5 for the first time in their 134-year history.

 

No. 17 Cyclones rout Kansas St 45-0 behind Purdy’s 3 TDs

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November 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Purdy passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 17 Iowa State beat Kansas State 45-0 for its most lopsided win over the Wildcats in 77 years. Breece Hall was Iowa State’s leading rusher with 135 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. The Cyclones hadn’t had such a wide winning margin against the Wildcats since they beat them 48-0 in 1943.

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

It was their biggest win over a Big 12 opponent since beating Kansas 45-0 three years ago. Iowa State improved to 6-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12, matching the school record for conference wins. Kansas State had won 11 of the previous 12 meetings.

 

Fatal SUV vs. Pedestrian accident in Eastern Iowa’s Muscatine County

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November 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

An accident Saturday morning in eastern Iowa has claimed the life of a man from Muscatine. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2007 Mercury Mariner SUV driven by 51-year-old Tamar R. Coey, of Wapello, was traveling south on Highway 61 at around 6:17-a.m., when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was on the traveled portion of the road. 33-year old Cody R. Terpenning, of Muscatine, died at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by Muscatine Police and Fire Department personnel.

Fatal accident in Cherokee County, Friday night

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November 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol, Saturday, released information with regard to a fatal, single-vehicle accident in northwest Iowa’s Cherokee County. Authorities say a Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a 2005 Ford Mustang for reckless speeding on Highway 3 near Meriden, when the driver of the Mustang, 26-year-old Matthew James Williams, of Paulina, accelerated in an attempt to elude the deputy.

The car turned south onto County Road L-51/L Avenue and continued south at a high rate of speed, driving off the road surface several times. At around 10:26-p.m., the car went out of control and went off the west side of the road before crashing. Williams, who was not wearing a seat belt, was transported to the Cherokee Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.