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Teacher memorial unveiled at Iowa Capitol grounds

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May 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new memorial honoring teachers has been installed on the grounds of the Iowa Capitol. The display unveiled Saturday is located on the terrace on the northwest corner of the complex. The granite boulder bears the inscription “TEACHER.” Iowa State Education Association President Chris Bern says the memorial is the first in the state dedicated to teachers. He says Iowa has a history of employing the best teachers, which is evident in the state’s graduation rates and student test scores. Money for the memorial came from private donations.

Cardinals Beat Astros 8-1 Sunday

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May 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

HOUSTON (AP) – Tyler Greene hit a career-high two homers and drove in four runs, Adam Wainwright continued his dominance of the Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals got an 8-1 win over Houston on Sunday. The victory breaks a season-long five-game winning streak for the Astros and ends a three-game skid for the Cardinals.  Allen Craig also homered for St. Louis, getting things going with a two-run shot in the first inning. Greene’s two-run home run in the fourth pushed the lead to 6-0 and his solo homer in the eighth made it 8-1.  Wainwright (2-3) allowed seven hits and one run with seven strikeouts in seven innings. He improved to 10-1 in 17 career appearances against the Astros – his most wins against any team. Houston starter J.A. Happ (2-2) allowed six hits and a season-high six runs – five earned – in five innings.

The Cards are in action Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pre-game coverage begins at 7:45-p.m., on AM 1220 and FM 101.1, KJAN.

Red Oak man arrested again on an OWI charge

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May 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report the arrest late Saturday night, of 43-year old Michael Sean Colebank. Colebank, of Red Oak, was taken into custody on a charge of OWI/3rd offense. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 bond

Corning man arrested Saturday on Attempted murder charge

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May 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Officials in Adams County report a Corning man was arrested Saturday evening on an Attempted Murder charge. 50-year old Rex Kinser was taken into custody after he called the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and said he was looking for another person, and intended to kill that person. Kinser was booked into the Adams County Jail.  

Sheriff’s Officials report also, a Lenox man was arrested Saturday afternoon on an Adams County warrant charging him with felony Sexual Abuse. 33-year old Peter Davidson was originally arrested April 27th on a charge of 3rd degree sexual abuse, stemming from an investigation by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Human Services. He was subsequently released on $10,000 bond.   

Davidson was arrested again, Saturday afternoon, on a felony charge of 2nd degree sexual abuse. He later posted a $5,000 bond and was released. No details were provided concerning the circumstances of the alleged incidents.

Iowa Archer Without Arms to Compete at Paralympics

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May 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

FAIRFIELD, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa archer born without arms will compete for the U.S. Paralympics team. Matt Stutzman, of Fairfield, told KCCI-TV that he’s overwhelmed that he was selected to shoot at 2012 Paralympic Games in London. The competition begins Aug. 20. Stutzman says he’s getting a lot of attention for his ability to shoot a bow and arrow despite being born without arms, but he’s focusing his attention on winning a gold medal. He’s been training up to eight hours a day.

Johnson Hits First Career Slam as Astros Top Cards Saturday

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May 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Johnson hit his first career grand slam, Bud Norris continued his dominance of the Cardinals and the Houston Astros beat St. Louis 8-2 on Saturday night to win a fifth consecutive game for the first time since late 2010. The victory earned the Astros their second consecutive home series win with a game to spare. The last time the Astros won five straight was Aug. 22-26, 2010. Norris (2-1) limited the Cardinals to one unearned run on three hits over six innings to improve to 7-2 in 11 career starts against them. Left-hander Jaime Garcia (2-2) was charged with six runs on four hits in six innings for the Cardinals, who lost their season-worst third straight. Garcia walked four and struck out two for his second loss in as many starts.

MILDRED “MIL” BAIR, 93, a long-time Atlantic resident (Private family svcs.)

Obituaries

May 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

MILDRED BAIR, 93, a long-time Atlantic resident, died Sat., May 5th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. A Private family Commital service for MILDRED “MIL” BAIR will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., May 9th, at the Shelby Cemetery, in Shelby. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation is open at the funeral home from1-4pm Sun., May 6th, and from 8am-5pm Mon. & Tue., May 7th & 8th, with the family meeting friends from 5-7pm Tuesday.

Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

MILDRED “MIL” BAIR is survived by:

Her daughter – Karen Klevos, of Atlantic.

Her son – Jack Bair, of Hamden, CT.

5 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren.

 

3 hurt when wind blows tree onto tent at Iowa park

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May 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS (AP) — Three people were injured when a tree fell on their tent early Sunday morning, at Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says 23-year-old Alicia Nichols, 25-year-old Timothy Hiers Jr. and 3-year-old Timothy Hiers III, all of the Council Bluffs area, were taken to a hospital after the Sunday morning incident.

According to Omaha television station KETV, Nichols suffered skull fractures, a broken pelvis, back and rib injuries, along with internal bleeding. Tim Heirs Jr. suffered from a torn spleen and internal bleeding. Both were being treated at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Tim Heirs III  was being treated at the Nebraska Medical Center. And while he might be able to come home in a few days, his grandfather said the boy would be on mandatory bed rest, for at least a week.Authorities said the three victims were camping in a tent at the park when high winds swept through the area around 5 a.m., and brought down the tree.

Clarinda woman injured in fiery cycle crash

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May 5th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A collision between a small car and a motorcycle Saturday evening in Montgomery County resulted in one injury and the cycle bursting into flames. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 41-year old Patricia O’Neal, of Clarinda, was flown by Lifenet Helicopter to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha following the crash on Highway 71, at around 5:25-p.m. Officials say O’Nea was traveling north on 71 on a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle and started to turn east onto 155th Street, when she turned back onto 71. 31-year old Jamie Lagassie, of Atlantic, was behind the cycle and and attempting to pass it on the left as it was turning right. When the cycle merged back on to 71, it was hit by Lagassie’s 2012 Ford Focus. O’Neal was thrown from her cycle, which then burst into flames. A report on the womans’ condition was not available late Saturday night. Lagassie was not injured in the crash.

Essex teen injured in Saturday crash

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May 5th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

An Essex teen was injured during a single vehicle accident this (Saturday) morning in Fremont County. The Iowa State Patrol says a passenger in a 1999 Plymouth Neon, 18-year old Tabitha Morris, of Essex, was transported by Shenandoah Rescue to the hospital in Shenandoah after the car went out of control, slid across a farm drive and entered a drainage ditch before coming to rest on its left side in the ditch. The accident happened on Highway 2, at around 6:20-a.m., about 1 mile east of Farragut, and took place when the driver of the car, 21-year old Trevor Vermillion, of Farragut, passed out at the wheel. Officials say Morris was not wearing her seat belt. A report on her condition was not available. Vermillion was not injured.