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Iowa early News Headlines: Sat., Jan. 3rd 2015

News

January 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Organizers of the Midlands Humane Society have opened a new facility in Council Bluffs. The Daily Nonpareil reports the 11,591-square-foot building was designed with plenty of natural light. It has rooms designated for animal adoptions, animal control, and the treatment of sick animals. There also is an area that would allow for a future expansion of the building.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police say a man who apparently tried to rob a bank was tackled by a customer and taken to a hospital. The Register reports the man entered a U.S. Bank in east Des Moines about noon Friday. He was armed with what looked like a handgun, though it may have been a BB gun or fake weapon. Police Sergeant Jason Halifax says a bank customer tackled the 48-year-old man and held him in a chokehold until an officer arrived.

MOVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities released on Friday the name of a 27-year-old man who was killed in a rollover crash near Moville in northwest Iowa. The accident that killed Joshua Worrell of Sioux City was reported around 10:50 a.m. Thursday but may have occurred early New Year’s Day.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) —The Volunteers scored on their first four possessions, and Tennessee beat Iowa 45-28 yesterday in the TaxSlayer Bowl. Hawkeyes sophomore quarterback C.J. Beathard finished with a 145 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Jacksonville, Florida.

Tennessee overwhelms Iowa in TaxSlayer Bowl, 45-28

Sports

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Joshua Dobbs accounted for three touchdowns, Jalen Hurd ran for two scores and Tennessee beat Iowa 45-28 on Friday in the TaxSlayer Bowl for its first postseason victory since the Phillip Fulmer era. The Volunteers (7-6) scored on their first four possessions, leading 28-0 before Iowa (7-6) managed 70 yards.

Hurd, Dobbs and a bit of trickery helped Tennessee build the big lead. Hurd broke tackles on nearly every run, capping Tennessee’s first possession with a 3-yard score and adding a 29-yard touchdown scamper on the next drive.

Tennessee made it 21-0 late in the first quarter when Dobbs threw a lateral to running back Marlin Lane in the right flat. Lane, a senior from nearby Daytona Beach, turned and hit Vic Wharton in stride down the sideline. It was Tennessee’s first postseason victory since beating Wisconsin in the 2008 Outback Bowl.

Humane Society opens facility in Council Bluffs

News

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Organizers of the Midlands Humane Society have opened a new facility in Council Bluffs. The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil reports the 11,591-square-foot building was designed with plenty of natural light. It has rooms designated for animal adoptions, animal control, and the treatment of sick animals. There also is an area that would allow for a future expansion of the building.

A board of directors has been working for eight years to open the facility in Council Bluffs. Board chair Leslie Southard says organizers are “thrilled to be a part of helping tails find happy endings.”

DAVID B. ANDERSON, 74, of Omaha (Svcs. 1/9/2015)

Obituaries

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DAVID B. ANDERSON, 74, of Omaha, died Thu., Jan. 1st, at the Douglas County Health Center, in Omaha. Memorial services for DAVID ANDERSON will be held 10-a.m. Fri., Jan. 9th, at the Douglas County Health Center. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

There is no visitation.

DAVID ANDERSON is survived by:

His wife – Donna Anderson, of Omaha.

His son – Greg (Angie) Anderson, of Grimes.

His daughter – Staci (Randy) Rohlk, of Ida Grove.

And 5 grandchildren.

VIRGINIA MARGARET BISSEN, 92, of Earling (Svcs. 1/6/2015)

Obituaries

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

VIRGINIA MARGARET BISSEN, 92, of Earling, died Thu., Jan. 1st, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service for VIRGINIA BISSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Jan. 6th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home will take place from 8-a.m. until 3-p.m. on Monday (Jan. 5th), and then at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church from 4-until 9-pm, Monday. In addition, a Catholic Daughters Rosary will be held at the church, beginning at 7-pm on Monday.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling.

VIRGINIA BISSEN is survived by:

Her sons – Ted (Sharon) Bissen, of LaVista, NE; Tom (Maggie) Bissen, and Dave (Peg) Bissen, all of Defiance; and Jim (Donda) Bissen, of Puyallup, WA.

Her daughters – Martha “Marty” (Rodger) Fawcett, of Omaha; Dianne (Terry) Goeres, of Defiance; & Janet (John) Bruck, of Portsmouth.

30 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and her 2 sisters-in-law.

JAMES A. VANDERPOOL, 74, of Stuart (Svcs. 1/5/15)

Obituaries

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

JAMES A. VANDERPOOL, 74, of Stuart, died Thu., Jan. 1st, at the Stuart Community Care Center. Funeral services for JAMES VANDERPOOL will be held 11-a.m. Mon., Jan. 5th, at the 1st Congregational Church in Stuart. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the 1st Congregational Church in Stuart on Sunday (Jan. 4th), from 4-until 6-pm.

Memorials may be directed to the JAMES A. VANDERPOOL Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Update on fatal fire in Council Bluffs Friday morning

News

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Council Bluffs Fire Department Friday afternoon, released details pertaining to a fatal fire that occurred Friday morning. Authorities say that around 7:18-a.m., firefighters from Council Bluffs were dispatched to a one-story residential structure fire. The fire units to arrive on the scene found heavy smoke and fire emitting from the basement of the home.

When crews began to attack the flames and conduct a search for victims, they found a man in a bedroom. He was transported to Mercy Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. A female resident in a basement bedroom was found deceased. Officials say she had no means of secondary egress from the basement. An additional male and female who were residing in the home managed to escape prior to the arrival of firefighters.

Crews quickly extinguished the flames, and no other properties were damaged. The damage was primarily confined to the basement, where the fire originated. The rest of the structure sustained only smoke damage.

An investigation was being conducted to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The names of the victims and other information is currently not available.

New Year’s Eve Powerball ticket worth $1 million

News

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Powerball ticket bought at a Johnston convenience store on new Year’s Eve is worth $1 million. Iowa Lottery officials say the ticket was bought at a Casey’s General Store location and missed the $120 million jackpot by one number. The ticket matches the first five numbers but not the Powerball. It is one of five tickets across the country to hit the first five numbers and win $1 million prize.

The Powerball jackpot grows to $131 million for Saturday’s drawing. Lottery officials say five tickets bought in Iowa in 2014 won $1 million prizes.

Cass County Supervisors hold organizational mtg. Friday

News

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors met Friday morning in Atlantic to take care of administrative and organizational matters for the new year. Following a vote, 2014 Board Chair Frank Water was re-elected as Chair for 2015. The votes for Vice-Chair went to Gaylor Schelling.

The Board then acted on approving the following recommended appointments: Bev Groves, office assistant for Cass County Attorney Dave Wiederstein; Marci Wallingford, as deputy in the Cass County Recorder’s Office. Bethany Nichols as Motor Vehicle Deputy, Julie Symonds as Driver License Deputy, Beth Marcsisak as Deputy, Kate Winston as assistant and Brandi Wittrock as Drive Examiner. All serve in the Cass County Treasurer’s Office.

In addition to various other administrative matters and appointments of Board members to various committees and boards, the Supervisors also agreed to continue to meet weekly on Wednesday’s, beginning at 8:30-a.m., unless otherwise noted. There next regular meeting will take place Jan. 7th.

SW IA man arrested in connection with stolen pickup

News

January 2nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Shenandoah man on charges associated with the theft of a vehicle that took place New Year’s Day. 21-year old Jacob Tacker faces charges that include Operating a motor vehicle without Owner’s Consent, Theft in the 2nd Degree, Trespassing, and Interference with Official Acts.

Tacker, who allegedly took a pickup from Green Plains Renewable Energy, was booked into the Fremont County Jail and later released on $7,600 bond. Deputies were assisted in their investigation by officers with the Shenandoah Police Department.