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Iowa, Nebraska lawmakers prepare push for gun-rights laws

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December 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Iowa and Nebraska legislators are preparing a new push for gun-rights laws next year, and they may be in a good position to succeed after past failures. Republicans will soon control both the Iowa House and Senate, and in Nebraska, a leading gun-rights advocate said he’s hopeful newly elected conservative senators will support a proposal that could overturn local gun restrictions in Omaha and Lincoln.

In Iowa, numerous attempts to pass gun-rights legislation have stalled in the Democratic-led Senate. That could change, however, once Republicans officially take the majority in January.

In Nebraska, gun-rights advocates will push again for a bill that would prohibit local governments from imposing gun restrictions that go beyond state law. A similar measure was narrowly defeated by a filibuster earlier this year.

Public hearing Tuesday morning in Atlantic on refinancing of CCMH bonds

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December 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Cass County Health System (CCHS) report a Public Hearing will be held Tuesday morning (Dec. 6th) in Atlantic, with regard to the issuance of Revenue Refunding Bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $21-million . The Cass County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Board of Trustees Special Meeting takes place in CCMH Conference Room 1, beginning at 8-a.m.

The purpose of refinancing, according to officials, is to take advantage of the current low interest rate. Following the Public Hearing, the Board will act on approving a Resolution “Authorizing and Approving Supplements to an indenture of Trust Providing for the issuance of Revenue Refunding Bonds in an Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $21,000,000 (21-million dollars), Bond Purchase Agreement Providing for the Sale of Bonds and Other Documents Relating to the Bonds.”

Villisca woman arrested Sunday morning, re: false info. to obtain a firearm

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December 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Deputies in Montgomery County arrested a woman early this (Sunday) morning, on a warrant out of Page County, for Providing False Information on a permit to acquire a firearm. Authorities say 59-year old Patricia Lee Graham, of Villisca, was taken into custody at around 1:25-a.m., in Villisca. Graham was turned over to Page County authorities. She was being held at the jail in Clarinda on a $5,000 bond.

(Update) TX man dies in crash w/Council Bluffs Police cruiser on I-29

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December 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 5:26-a.m. 12/4/16) A 39-year old Council Bluffs Police Officer was injured, and another person died, when a vehicle struck the officer’s cruiser as he was handling traffic control Saturday afternoon. According to Bluffs’ Police, Officer Josh Horner, a seven-year veteran of Council Bluffs, was conducting traffic control on southbound Interstate 29 near 25th Street at around 3:30-p.m., when his vehicle was rear-ended. The officer was transported to the Creighton Hospital Emergency Room for treatment. The driver of the vehicle that struck his car was transported to Nebraska Medicine, where he died.

The victim was identified as 72-year old Bertram Ellis, of Houston, TX. The accident is being investigated by the Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit.

Council Bluffs Police officer injured, 2nd person died following Saturday crash

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December 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A 39-year old Council Bluffs Police Officer was injured, and another person died, when a vehicle struck the officer’s cruiser as he was handling traffic control Saturday afternoon. According to Bluffs’ Police, Officer Josh Horner, a seven-year veteran of Council Bluffs, was conducting traffic control on southbound Interstate 29 near 25th Street at around 3:30-p.m., when his vehicle was rear-ended. The officer was transported to the Creighton Hospital Emergency Room for treatment. The driver of the vehicle that struck his car was transported to Nebraska Medicine, where he died.

The name of the victim had not been released as of late Saturday evening. The accident is being investigated by the Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit.

Several accidents reported as snow falls in eastern Nebraska

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December 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A number of car crashes were reported in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa Saturday as snow fell in the area. KETV reports police had to close major roads in Omaha and Council Bluffs Saturday afternoon, because of car crashes involving multiple vehicles. The National Weather Service says one or two inches of snow is expected in the area.

In Omaha, police shut down several lanes of northbound U.S. Highway 75 near Interstate 80 after a crash. Serious injuries were reported in the crash, but details of those injuries weren’t immediately available. Across the Missouri River in Council Bluffs, a crash on southbound Interstate 29 blocked the highway between the exits for North 25th Street and North 16th Street.

Fire destroys barn with 30 horses – 1 died, 1 unaccounted for

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December 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — According to KCCI-TV, fire destroyed an Iowa horse barn, killing one of the horses, while another remained unaccounted for as of late Saturday evening. Another stallion was being treated at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The building is owned by Tim and Libby Hott, and Melinda Antisdel. The 8,000-square-foot building is considered a total loss.

The Des Moines Register says the fire was reported Friday evening in Madison County. West Des Moines Fire Chief Mike Whitsell says crews couldn’t do much initially because there are no hydrants in the area near the Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center.

Whitsell says the barn was already collapsing when firefighters arrived. The flames were visible roughly 10 miles away. About 30 horses were housed in the barn. Whitsell said they were being rescued when firefighters arrived and some had fled the barn on their own. More than 100 volunteers helped search for the horses that ran down Maffitt Lake Road.

Wal-Mart where 3 died when truck hit store to reopen Sunday

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December 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

PELLA, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Wal-Mart where three people died after a pickup truck crashed into the store plans to reopen on Sunday. Wal-Mart company spokesman Charles Crowson told The Des Moines Register that the store in Pella, Iowa, would reopen at 7 a.m. Sunday. Authorities have said the Thursday morning crash appears to have been unintentional.

The crash killed two store employees: 31-year-old Carrie Zugg, of Leighton, and 29-year-old Lindsey Rietveld, of Bussey. Seventy-six-year-old customer Ruth Jean DeJong, of Pella, also died. DeJong’s husband, 77-year-old Robert DeJong, was injured in the crash and remained hospitalized Saturday.

Iowa State Patrol spokesman Sgt. Nathan Ludwig said Saturday that the truck’s driver, 66-year-old Dennis Mockenhaupt, of Knoxville, Iowa, had been released from the hospital after his injuries were treated.

Detour will bring heavy traffic to small northwest Iowa town

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December 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

GALVA, Iowa (AP) — A project to widen 40 miles of Highway 20 to four lanes in northwest Iowa means one small town will have to endure much heavier traffic for two years. The Sioux City Journal reports about 2,500 vehicles a day are expected to follow a detour through the small town of Galva during the $286 million highway project. The detour goes past several homes on the south edge of Galva.

Lucas Schossow says he’s bothered by the semitrailer trucks using loud brakes to slow down, and he says many drivers roll through the stop sign near his house. But neighbor Mary Sorenson says she thinks the detour inconvenience will be offset in the long run by the benefits of the road project.

DNR gives safety tips for deer season

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December 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The first shotgun deer season opens today (Saturday) with thousands of hunters expected to head out into the woods. D-N-R deer biologist Andrew Norton says it’s important for hunters to make sure they can be seen by others. “The most important thing is obviously trying to cover up with a lot of orange, real solid orange so you are not breaking up your outline,” Norton says. He be sure to review your hunting plan to keep everyone safe.

“Just being really cognizant of where you are shooting. Making sure you are taking a safe, ethical shot at a deer. Just always remembering that a deer is certainly not worth putting someone’s life at risk, so just trying to keep that in mind while you are out there,” Norton says.deer_rogerhill_03

Here are some other hunting tips from the D-N-R:

  • Treat every firearm as if it were loaded
  • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
  • Be sure of the target and what is beyond it
  • Keep finger off the trigger until ready to fire
  • Keep the barrel clear and choose the proper ammunition.

Winter Weather Factors:

  • Unload the firearm and open the action when crossing obstacles – if snow and ice is on the ground, the risk of slipping or falling dramatically increases
    Visibility – put the hunt on hold if visibility is poor due to fog and/or snowy conditions
  • Bundled up – keeping your finger off the trigger and muzzle control are both extremely important as bulky coats and gloves increases chances of an accidental discharge.