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Trial set for woman accused of stealing from county day care

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

TOLEDO, Iowa (AP) — A September trial has been scheduled for a former executive director of the Tama County day care accused of using thousands of its dollars to buy things for herself. Tama County District Court records say written pleas of not guilty were filed Thursday for 46-year-old Kristine Daniel. She’s charged with theft and other crimes. Her trial is set to begin Sept. 24 at the courthouse in Toledo.

The state auditor’s office says auditors have identified nearly $279,000 in improper and unsupported spending, undeposited collections and forgone grant revenue involved in the finances of the day care, Kids’ Corner. The audit covered December 2009 through May 31, 2016, the time period Daniel worked for Kids’ Corner.

Cass County Sheriff’s report (6/29)

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports 18-year old Jordyn Lynette-Kay Hill, of Atlantic, turned herself to the jail Tuesday on a Cass County Sheriff’s Office warrant for six counts of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and one count of Theft 3rd Degree. Two minors were also charged in Juvenile Court: a 16 year old male with three counts of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and one count of Theft 4th Degree; and a 17 year old female with six counts of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Theft 3rd Degree. Hill was booked at the Cass County Jail and later released on $2,000 bond.

Also arrested Tuesday, was a 16 year old male, on charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle without Permission, and Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense). The juvenile was taken to Juvenile Detention in Council Bluffs and remained there as of the latest report. On Wednesday, Cass County Deputies arrested 35-year old Nicole Marie Wagner, of Atlantic, on a Pottawattamie County warrant. Wagner was taken into custody and bonded out on the warrant, Thursday. 32-year old Jason George Massman, of Clermont, was arrested Wednesday in Cass County, on a felony Drug Tax Stamp Violation charge, as well as: Possession with Intent to Deliver Tramadol; OWI 2nd Offense; Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug; and Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense. Massman was taken to the Cass County Jail and later released on $10,000 bond.

Thursday, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26-year old Destiny Jo Fuller, of Griswold, on a charge of Driving While Barred. Fuller was taken to the Cass County Jail and released today (Friday), on her own recognizance.

Shenandoah Elks Lodge prepares for Veterans Town Hall

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Shenandoah Elks Lodge 1122 is the host for the next Veterans Town Hall scheduled for Wednesday, July 18. The lodge is located at 701 south Fremont Street, in Shenandoah.  Veterans, caregivers, Family Members or anyone who has a vested interest in Veterans information and updates is invited to the Veterans Town Hall, beginning at 6 p.m. Subject matter experts from the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System will be on hand to provide current and topical information to the public. A question and answer session will also be included, in addition to information tables.

Questions about this event may be addressed to jennifer.scales1@va.gov or calling 402.995.4719.

Abortion rights leader praises Iowa court ruling

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The president of a national abortion-rights organization says the Iowa Supreme Court acted “absolutely appropriately” in striking down a 72-hour waiting period for women seeking an abortion. Ilyse Hogue is president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. She told reporters outside of the Iowa Capitol that Friday’s ruling upholds precedent, the rights of Iowa women and their “dignity and respect.”

Hogue says U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley should consider those issues when advancing any U.S. Supreme Court nominee chosen by President Donald Trump to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. Grassley is Iowa’s senior senator and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Hogue has said she believes a pick from a circulated conservative list of possible candidates could eventually overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that upheld a woman’s right to an abortion.

Auditors say nearly $6K in tax payments improperly handled

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

OSAGE, Iowa (AP) — An audit has determined that nearly $6,000 in property taxes and delinquent charges was undeposited or improperly deposited in Mitchell County, where a former clerk pleaded guilty to theft.
The state auditor’s office also said in a news release Friday that a $787 tax payment was improperly diverted to pay a portion of Tracey Mooberry’s taxes in March 2016. Mooberry worked as a clerk in the county treasurer’s office from 2011 until May 2016. She was given a year of probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor misconduct in office. Authorities say the thefts occurred in the last few weeks of her employment. The county attorney has said the money was paid back.

Mooberry was on the Mitchell County Conservation Board and the Osage School Board when the charge was filed. She’s since resigned both posts.

Help needed for Atlantic Fireworks on July 4th

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Parks & Recreation Department is asking for help with the fireworks on Wednesday, July 4th, at the airport. The help is especially needed with clean-up on Thursday, July 5th. If you are available and would like to help our community in this way, please contact Seth Staashelm on the Parks & Rec cell phone, 712-254-0637. He’ll give you more information on what help is needed and times to be there.

Boil Advisory lifted in Anita

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

An official with Anita Municipal Utilities said today (Friday), that a Boil Water Advisory issued Tuesday, has been lifted. The Advisory was issued after water pressure in the system was lowered as crews were replacing a valve on the water tower. The Advisory was issued as a precautionary measure, over concerns bacteria may have entered the system during the low pressure event. But again, the BOIL WATER Advisory in Anita is no longer in effect, and you may resume using the water supply as usual.

Fatal accident in Pott. County, Thursday

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County say one person died and two others were injured during a collision Thursday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched at around 3:52-p.m. to Old Lincoln Highway near Prairie Lane, for a two vehicle accident with injuries. The first deputy to arrive on the scene advised dispatch both drivers were pinned in their vehicles. Crescent Fire and Rescue were able to extricate the drivers from their vehicles

A preliminary investigation indicated 30-year old Bubby Kobes, from Missouri Valley, was driving a 2018 Chevy Impala northbound on Old Lincoln Highway. 53-year old Thomas Madsen, from Missouri Valley, was driving a 2005 Ford F-250 southbound on Old Lincoln Highway. Their vehicles collided as they were negotiating a curve near Prairie Lane.  Madsen was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Medical personnel declared Kobes to be deceased at the scene. A passenger in his vehicle, 36-year old Jason Doiel, of Modale, suffered minor injuries. The accident remains under investigation.

Iowa Supreme Court overturns ruling on 3-day waiting period for abortions

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June 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled a three-day waiting period for women seeking an abortion is unconstitutional. The waiting period was part of a state law passed LAST YEAR that bans abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy. The 20-week-ban part of the law took effect in May of 2017. Republican lawmakers argued requiring a women to wait three days after her initial appointment for an abortion gave her time to consider all options and medical risks. This ruling overturning the three-day waiting period aligns with the court’s 2015 decision on so-called “telemedicine” abortion. Three years ago, the Iowa Supreme Court overturned Iowa Board of Medicine regulations that required a doctor to conduct a physical exam before a medication-induced abortion.

The state law passed THIS YEAR that bans nearly all abortions was put on hold until all court challenges are completed. Abortion opponents are hoping President Trump will appoint a justice to the *U.S.* Supreme Court who will side with the four conservatives already there and overturn Roe v Wade. That’s the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court opinion that legalized abortion in the country.

(Radio Iowa)

Backyard & Beyond 6-29-2018

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 29th, 2018 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Tina Bakehouse of Golden Hills RC&D about an upcoming storytelling event.

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