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Red Oak Police report two Friday arrests

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February 25th, 2023 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports two arrests took place on Friday evening.

At approximately 6:16 p.m. Officers arrested 52-year-old Richard Bryan Jenkins of Red Oak for Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury. Jenkins was arrested at 100 North Broadway and taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $2,000 bond.

Later on Friday evening at 9:28 p.m. Red Oak Police arrested 22-year-old Zachary Lee Miller of Council Bluffs on an active Red Oak Police Department Warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault 1st. Miller was arrested at 1310 North Broadway Street and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. He was booked in and held on $300 bond.

Elliott man arrested on gun charge Friday

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February 25th, 2023 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on Friday at approximately 4:12 p.m. of 67-year-old Kenny Bowers of Elliott following an incident that had occurred in the 500 block of Main Street in Elliott. Bowers was charged with Reckless use of a Firearm. He was booked in to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 cash bond.

Medical emergency leads to crash on I-29 near Pacific Junction

News

February 25th, 2023 by admin

A Pacific Junction woman was injured during an accident on Friday evening on Interstate 29. The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened at 5:35 p.m. on I-29 southbound at the 35-mile-marker.

A 2006 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Sharon Kay Stewart of Pacific Junction was southbound on I-29 when she suffered an unknown medical condition, causing the vehicle to enter the median and strike the cable barrier in several spots. The van traveled in the median for approximately 1 mile before coming to rest. A witness removed Stewart from the Vehicle and initiated life saving measures until Glenwood Rescue took over upon arrival. Stewart was then taken by Glenwood Rescue to Mercy Medical Center.

No further details were given at this time.

Boys Substate Basketball Scoreboard 02/24/2023

Sports

February 25th, 2023 by admin

Class 4A Substate Semifinals

Substate 1
Norwalk 71, Sioux City West 43
Sioux City East 63, Johnston 60

Substate 8
Waukee 60, Urbandale 43
Dallas Center-Grimes 57, CB Abraham Lincoln 54

Skyscan Forecast Saturday 02/25/2023

Weather

February 25th, 2023 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Saturday, February 25, 2023  Dan Hicks

Today: Partly cloudy. Winds becoming SW @ 10-15. High 44.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. S @ 5-10. Low 24.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Mild. S @ 10-15. High 52.

Sunday night: Rain and thunderstorms developing. SE @ 10-15. Low 40.

Monday: Rain early, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 45.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 47.

Yesterday’s high was 21 and the low was 4. This day last year the high was 29 and the low was -7. The all-time record high was 70 set in 1995. The record low was -12 set in 2014. Sunrise is 7:01 a.m. and sunset will be at 6:05 p.m.

Boys Substate Final Basketball Schedule 02/25/2023

Sports

February 24th, 2023 by admin

All games scheduled for 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Class 1A Boys Substate Finals

Substate 1 @ LeMars: Remsen St. Mary’s vs. Gehlen Catholic
Substate 2 @ Hampton-Dumont:
Dunkerton vs. Newman Catholic
Substate 3 @ West Deleware:
North Linn vs. Wapsie Valley
Substate 4 @ Solon:
New London vs. Marquette Catholic
Substate 5 @ Ballard:
Baxter vs. Madrid 7:30 p.m.
Substate 6 @ Marshalltown:
Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. Lynville-Sully 6:30 p.m.
Substate 7 @ Dallas Center-Grimes:
Grand View Christian vs. ACGC
Substate 8 @ Glenwood:
West Harrison vs. Bedford

Class 2A Boys Substate Finals

Substate 1 @ MOC-Floyd Valley: Western Christian vs. West Lyon
Substate 2 @ OABCIG: Sioux Central vs. Kuemper Catholic
Substate 3 @ Marshalltown: Roland-Story vs. Hudson 8:00 p.m.
Substate 4 @ Charles City: Lake Mills vs. MFL MarMac
Substate 5 @ Dike-New Hartford: Aplington-Parkersburg vs. Monticello
Substate 6 @ Oskaloosa: West Burlington vs. Pella Christian
Substate 7 @ ADM: AHSTW vs. Des Moines Christian- ON KJAN
Substate 8 @ Sioux City East: Central Lyon vs. Treynor

Illinios man arrested on sexual abuse and human trafficking charges in Audubon County

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February 24th, 2023 by admin

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports that, with assistance from the Page County Sheriff’s Office, they arrested 23-year-old Hunter Gregory, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois on February 17th. Gregory faces charges of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree and Human Trafficking with Serious Injury. Gregory was transported to the Clarinda Correctional Facility and sentenced by a magistrate to be held on $50,000 cash bond.

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office also reports the arrest on February 19th of 75-year-old Charles Wheeler, of Exira for Harassment 2nd. He appeared before the magistrate the following day and was held until posting bond later in the day.

Atlantic Police release details on numerous February arrests

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February 24th, 2023 by admin

Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue released information on a number of arrests this month.

On February 5th Atlantic Police arrested 30-year-old Michael Riley of Lewis on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Also on February 5th 27-year-old Esthefany Hayes of Atlantic was arrested for Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. She was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

On February 6th Atlantic Police arrested 44-year-old Nathaniel Halterman of Atlantic was arrested for Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury, Harrassment 3rd Degree, and Violation of No Contact Order. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Also on the 6th 42-year-old Michael Messing of Griswold was arrested for Simple Assault. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

February 8th Atlantic Police arrested 31-year-old Cody Pleis of Atlantic for Public Intoxication. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Two arrests occurred on February 9th. 30-year-old Renson Berdon of Atlantic was arrested on a Cass County Warrant for Failure to Appear. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail. That same day 32-year-old Timothy Brown of Atlantic was arrested for Aggravated Assault. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 11th 35 year old Gleen Raymond of Atlantic was arrested for Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense, False Information for Citation, Child Endangerment, and two warrants for Failure to Appear. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

On February 14th 26-year-old Weneity Seker of Atlantic was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

February 15th Atlantic Police arrested 29-year-old Justine Jones of Atlantic on three Cass County Warrants. Jones was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 18th 31-year-old Cody Baker of Atlantic was arrested for Harassment 3rd Degree. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 20th 28-year-old Mixon Founa of Council Bluffs was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

February 23rd Atlantic Police arrested 19-year-old Timothy Chupp of Atlantic for Animal Neglect with Serious Injury or Death. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail. That same day 42-year-old Mitchell Mullins of Atlantic was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

 

Cass County Conservation to host “Intro to Turkey Hunting” program

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 24th, 2023 by admin

The Cass County Conservation Board (CCCB) will be hosting an “Intro to Turkey Hunting” program, Saturday March 18, 2023 at 10:00am at the Outdoor Classroom shelter, located at 76977 Tucson Rd, Massena, IA. This program will focus on “Becoming a Turkey Hunter”. CCCB employees will talk about scouting, calling, and equipment needed as well as different techniques and equipment used by successful turkey hunters.

This program will be great for someone who wants to start turkey hunting or those with more experience. The CCCB will have examples of calls, decoys, blinds and other tools used in the turkey woods. Once again there will be a drawing for a prize at the end of the event.

So, if you want to hit the Turkey woods this spring but don’t know where to start, or would just like to pick up another technique or tip, come see us at the Outdoor Classroom on March 18, 2023 at 10:00am to learn a few things and get started on your turkey hunting adventure. For questions call CCCB Director Micah Lee at 712-769-2372.

GENE CROGHAN, 69, of Harlan (3-4-2023)

Obituaries

February 24th, 2023 by Jim Field

GENE CROGHAN, 69, of Harlan died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home.  Mass of Christian Burial for GENE CROGHAN will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Church in Manning.  Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is assisting the family.

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Friends may call Friday, March 3, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manning.

GENE CROGHAN is survived by:

Brothers:  David (Patty) Croghan of St. Ignatius, MT; Charles Croghan of Manning; Gerald (Nancy) Croghan of Manilla; James (Jody) Croghan of Ballwin, MO.

Sisters:  Patricia (Marc) Arp of Manning; JoAnne (Terry) Halbur of Prescott, AZ.

Sisters-in-Law:  Mary Kruse of Massena; Virginia Croghan of Carroll

many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.