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Maquoketa Caves State Park set to reopen Aug. 24

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 15th, 2018 by admin

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) — Officials say Maquoketa (muh-KOH’-keh-tuh) Caves State Park will reopen Aug. 24.

The eastern Iowa park’s been closed for more than three months while undergoing extensive renovations.

The renovations include resurfacing the road through the park, new trail boardwalks and upgraded electric service at campsites.

Investigators focus on 5 areas in search for Iowa student

News

August 15th, 2018 by admin

BROOKLYN, Iowa (AP) — Authorities investigating the disappearance of an Iowa college student are focusing on five areas in and near her hometown.

Twenty-year-old Mollie Tibbetts was last seen July 18, jogging in Brooklyn in central Iowa.

The areas of interest are: her boyfriend’s home in Brooklyn; a carwash; a truck stop; a farm more than 3 miles (5 kilometers) from downtown Brooklyn; and another farm more than 6 miles (10 kilometers) away.

Special agent Rick Rahn of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says officials hope mentioning those areas will jog residents’ memories. Investigators have asked anyone who was in any of those five areas when Tibbetts disappeared to remember that evening and leave tips on a website .

Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa says a reward fund has grown to more than $366,000.

Cass County still seeking nominees for multiple positions in November General Election

News

August 15th, 2018 by admin

Cass County Deputy Auditor Sheri Karns sent out the current list of candidates that have filed to be on the ballot for the upcoming November General Election on Wednesday. Numerous positions still have no candidates that have filed and the deadline to file is August 29th at 5:00pm

Positions that have no one on the ballot as of Wednesday morning include: Edna Township Clerk, 2 Edna Township Trustees, Edna Township Trustee Vacancy Position, Union Township Clerk, 2 Union Township Trustees, Union Township Trustee Vacancy Position, 2 spots on the Ag Extension Council, Hospital Board NE District, Hospital Board NW District, and 2 positions on the Soil and Water Conservation Board.

Candidates that have filed to be on the ballot include Kristi Plagman, Chad Becker, and Jeb Peck for Ag Extension Council. Michael D Hooper (Rep) for County Attorney. Mary Ward (Rep) for County Recorder. Tracey J Marshall (Rep) for County Treasurer. Mark T. O’Brien for Supervisor District 2. John Hartkopf (Rep) and Dana Halder (NBP) for Supervisor District 3.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15th

Trading Post

August 15th, 2018 by admin

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Creston Police report numerous vehicle break-ins

News

August 15th, 2018 by admin

The Creston Police Department reports they received numerous calls of vehicles being broken into overnight Monday in to Tuesday. Multiple vehicles and a garage were entered on Peterson, Myrtle, Mills, Lake Avenue, and Adams Street. Some victims reported that they had nothing missing while others had some items taken. A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle on Adams Street and a box of ammunition was stolen from a vehicle on West Mills Street.

Creston Police also received a report from a residence on Elm Street that a flag and flag pole were stolen from their yard sometime between 1:00am and 9:00am Tuesday morning.

Creston Police are investigating those incidents.

Two arrests in Mills County Tuesday

News

August 15th, 2018 by admin

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests on Tuesday.

At 5:16pm Deputies arrested 29-year-old Nicholas Kane Hunter of Pacific Junction on a warrant for Violation of Probation. Hunter was arrested on Cordelia Avenue and taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $2,000 bond.

At 11:12pm Deputies arrested 53-year-old Terry Lee Stark of Hastings for Driving Under Suspension. Stark was arrested at the intersection of HIlman Road and Highway 34. He was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $300 bond.

Heartbeat Today 8-15-2018

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

August 15th, 2018 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Alan Zellmer and Greg Zellmer about the “CountryFest” Tractor Pull event on Sunday, August 26 at 9:00 am at the Cass County Fairgrounds.  Admission is free.

CountryFest

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7AM Sportscast 08/15/2018

Podcasts, Sports

August 15th, 2018 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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7AM Newscast 08/15/2018

News, Podcasts

August 15th, 2018 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals ending at 7:00 am on Wednesday, August 15

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

August 15th, 2018 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  2.02″
  • Atlantic (14th Street)  2.3″
  • 2.2 miles NW of Atlantic  1.83″
  • Massena  .82″
  • Elk Horn  .59″
  • Anita  1.4″
  • Avoca  2.1″
  • Missouri Valley  .43″
  • Logan  .64″
  • Villisca  .9″
  • Underwood  1.5″
  • Kirkman  .36″
  • Bedford  .92″
  • Red Oak  2.49″
  • Denison  1.2″
  • Clarinda  1.1″
  • Shenandoah  1.91″
  • Council Bluffs  .75″
  • Creston  .59″