(Radio Iowa) – After a ten-day mission to the International Space Station, retired NASA astronaut and Iowa native Peggy Whitson is back on Earth after she and three crewmates splashed down last night off the Florida coast in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
SpaceX Mission Control: “SpaceX, We see splashdown and mains (parachute cables) cut. Peggy, John, Ali, Rayyanah, on behalf of SpaceX, welcome home!”
Whitson, laughing: “SpaceX, we would like to tell you that was a phenomenal ride. We really enjoyed all of it!”
Whitson, who grew up in Beaconsfield, was commander of the mission, the first private space mission in history commanded by a woman.
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Jim Field visits with Cass County Extension Director Kate Olson about the Cass County Master Gardeners Bus Tour on June 7 to the Lincoln, NE area. The deadline to register for the day-long trip on Thursday, June 1. For more information or to register, CLICK HERE!
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ELDORA, Iowa — An Iowa homicide suspect was arrested Sunday, in Arizona. Eldora Police said Tuesday, 29-year-old Nathan Cole Bahr, of Iowa Falls, faces a charge of first-degree murder, police reported Tuesday morning. Police say he was brought in on May 29th, in Gilbert, Arizona. Authorities say Bahr allegedly shot and killed Desiree Folsom in Eldora. She was found dead on May 26 at a residence in the 1400 block of 17th Avenue. Eldora police Chief Nick Hassebrock said Bahr is Folsom’s ex-boyfriend. They had shared two children together.
Court documents show that on May 25, a Hardin County judge had approved a protective order for Folsom against Bahr. The order included a warning for law enforcement that noted Bahr may have a firearm.
Bahr remains in custody at a jail in Arizona.
(Clarinda, Iowa) – Last week we told you officials with the Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) reported that they had been flooded lately with incomplete accidental 911 calls occurring from cellular devices. Since then, Sheriff’s officials in other counties and jurisdictions in Iowa have reported similar calls.The Page County Sheriff’s Office is one of the latest to issue a statement about incomplete/accidental 9-1-1 calls.
State officials says most everyone has mis-dialed phone numbers at some point in time, but if you accidentally dial 9-1-1, or a child in your home dials 911 when no emergency exists, make sure you do not hang up the phone! Stay on the line and tell the dispatcher that 911 was called by mistake.
In order to prevent accidental 9-1-1 calls, consider the following tips:
#1 If you accidentally call 911 please stay on the line and answer the 911 dispatcher’s questions. If you hang-up we will do everything possible to get in touch with you. Please answer that call back. We must assume that all calls are for emergencies, and there are occasions where people do call 911 and cannot relay their emergency because of criminal conduct or medical issues.
#2 Be familiar with your device(s). One common 911 accidental dials happen when cell phone user put their phone into a cup holder, purse, or pocket. That’s because the side button on the phone pushes on the edges.
Remember, accidentally dialing 911 can tie up emergency resources and divert attention from genuine emergencies. Please carry your phone carefully. Make sure your phone is securely placed in your pocket, bag, or purse to minimize accidental pressure on the screen or buttons.
JANICE LUCILLE GILLIHAN, 83, of Manchester (IA) (& formerly of Exira & Atlantic), died May 16, 2023, at the Marietta’s Place in Manchester. A Celebration of Life/Visitation for JANICE GILLIHAN will be held from 6-until 9-p.m. Friday, June 9th, at the Pin Oak Pub and Links Event Center, in Manchester. Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory in Manchester has the arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Good Neighbor Society.
JANICE GILLIHAN is survived by:
Her husband of 62 years – Norman Gillihan, of Manchester.
Her daughter – Sheri (Scott) Weber, of Delhi.
Her sons – Todd (Jean Gilpin) Gillihan, of Iowa City, and Jason (Julie) Gillihan, of Manchester.
Her brothers – Kent (Jane Beckendorf) Paulsen, Dave Paulsen, Perry (Barb) Paulsen, and Mark Paulsen, all of Exira;
Her sisters – Vicky (Noel) McKibbin of Adel, & Rhonda (Jerry) Chase of Council Bluffs.
4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Online condolences may be left at https://www.leonard-mullerfh.com
(Radio Iowa) – The planting season is down to just a few more trips across the field. The U-S-D-A crop report shows 98 percent of the corn crop is planted, eight days ahead of last year and 11 days ahead of the five-year average. Eighty-five percent of the corn crop has emerged — with 77 percent reported in good to excellent condition. Ninety-four percent of soybeans had been planted by Sunday, more than one week ahead of last year and 15 days ahead of normal. Sixty-seven percent of soybeans have emerged and the first condition report shows 71 percent are rated in good to excellent condition.