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Volunteers provide food, care also in wake of Iowa tornadoes

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July 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(Update 2:45-p.m.) MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — Businesses and volunteers are pitching in to provide more than cleanup in the wake of the destructive tornadoes that swept through three cities in central Iowa late this past week. A meatpacking plant provided hot meals to those in need Saturday, in Marshalltown, a city of 27,000 people that was hardest hit, the Times-Republican reported . The Animal Rescue League joined with local emergency management officials and a veterinary clinic to care for animals hurt or displaced.

The tornado that hit the city was among a flurry of unexpected twisters on Thursday that injured at least 17 people and flattened buildings in Marshalltown, Pella and Bondurant. Residents and weather forecasters were surprised by the storms, which left gaping holes in the sides of factories and homes. Vehicles were buried under topped buildings. Among the buildings hit in Mashalltown was the city’s historic, 132-year-old courthouse. The Marshalltown Historical Society said Saturday that despite the exterior damage, “there was miraculously little damage to our collection.” The organization will temporarily move its headquarters to a nearby location.

The JBS pork processing plant in Marshalltown also suffered extensive damage. Trailers and railcars were flipped and a static freezer that held 24 million pounds of pork was heavily damaged. General Manager Todd Carl said “We will probably lose all of this product,” but added that he expects production to resume next week. Alliant Energy said it hopes to have power in Marshalltown fully restored by mid-week. About 4,000 customers remained without power as of midday, Saturday.

Iowa work release inmate sought after not returning from job

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July 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Iowa authorities are looking for a work-release inmate who failed to return to a Dubuque center. The Iowa Department of Corrections says 32-year-old Sylvester Paul Hubbard did not return to the Dubuque Residential Center on Friday night from his job. His escape comes a week after he was admitted to the facility.

Hubbard is serving a sentence for convictions of domestic abuse assault and other counts.

Sylvester Hubbard

Bluffs man arrested after Saturday morning pursuit

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July 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs, early Saturday morning, arrested a man who was allegedly reckless driving a pickup truck. When officers attempted to stop the Ford F-150 at around 1:50-a.m., the vehicle – which had no license plate – sped-off and led police on a pursuit beginning at around 32nd and West Broadway.

Officers successfully deployed stop sticks on the I-480 bridge deflating three of the pickup’s tires. The driver bailed from the vehicle at 11th and Capitol in Omaha, where he was quickly apprehended. The man was identified as 31-year old Anthony David Stephens, of Council Bluffs.

Stephens was arrested on several charges including a parole violation warrant out of Council Bluffs.

ATV accident between Cumberland & Wiota

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July 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Rescue crews from Cumberland, Anita and Wiota, along with Medivac Ambulance, were called to the scene of an ATV rollover accident late Saturday morning, between Wiota and Cumberland. The accident happened a little before noon, near 70319 Memphis Road. A male was said to have been trapped by the machine behind the residence. Initial dispatch reports said he was conscious and breathing when the 9-1-1 call was made. The accident victim was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital. Additional details were still not available as of Noon, Monday.

Woman arrested on drug charges in Adams County – additional arrests expected

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July 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s deputies in Adams County arrested a woman on drug charges early Friday morning. Authorities say a search warrant was executed at 500 4th Street in Nodaway at around 3:15-a.m.  During the search, Deputies located substances identified as methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

Teddi Rattenborg (Whose age and City of residence was not listed in the report), was placed under arrest. She faces charges that include Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Gathering where Controlled Substances Unlawfully Used, and Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs. The case remains under investigation and additional arrests are anticipated.

Teddi Rattenborg

Atlantic man arrested, 2 Creston men & 1 juvenile cited in Adams County Sat. morning

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July 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop at around 1:20-this (Saturday) morning in Adams County, resulted in the arrest of a man from Atlantic. Sheriff’s officials say a vehicle was pulled over by Deputies near the intersection of Highway 34 and Highway 148. Upon further investigation, Camden McFadden, of Atlantic, was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). The K9 “Baxo” was deployed on the vehicle and gave a positive indication to the presence of narcotics.

A passenger in the vehicle, Colby Martin of Creston, was cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A rear passenger, Dean Mongar, of Creston, was cited for Minor in Possession of Alcohol. A juvenile was also cited into Juvenile Court for Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

Camden McFadden

Arrest Made in Clarinda Stabbing Incident

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July 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Clarinda Police Department report officers responded at around 4:15-p.m., Friday, to a stabbing incident at an apartment complex in the 900 block of  West Tarkio Streeet, where 24-year old Marshall Mahmud Graham, of Clarinda, had suffered stab wounds to his abdomen and left arm.  Graham was transported to the Clarinda Regional Health Center and was later air lifted to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Authorities say his injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

At approximately 11:40 p.m., Friday, 41-year old Ricky Dean Peterson, of Clarinda, turned himself in to Clarinda Police. He was arrested for felony willful injury and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a felony in connection with the stabbing.

Peterson was being held in the Page County Jail on $12,000 bail. The Clarinda Police Department was assisted with the investigation by the Page County Sheriff’s Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation. Officials say the stabbing was an isolated incident, and at no time was there any reason to believe the public was in danger.

Governor Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for four counties hit by tornadoes

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July 20th, 2018 by admin

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for four counties hit by tornadoes.

The move by Gov. Reynolds on Friday allows state resources to be used to help the cleanup after tornadoes swept through the state Thursday. The storms caused extensive damage in Lee, Marshall, Polk and Van Buren counties.

Officials say 17 people were injured.

Reynolds also issued an order Thursday that lets commercial drivers work longer hours if they are aiding in cleanup and recovery efforts.

State Softball Scoreboard Friday 07/20/2018

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July 20th, 2018 by admin

Class 3A Third Place Game
2:30 p.m. – Diamond 2
Humboldt 5,  Albia 4

Class 3A Championship
3:30 p.m. – Buena Vista University Diamond
Davenport Assumption 4, Roland-Story 2

Class 4A Third Place
4:45 p.m. – Diamond 2
Newton 7, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 6 (8 innings)

Class 4A Championship
5:45 p.m. – Buena Vista University Diamond
Des Moines Hoover 8, ADM 3

Class 5A Third Place
7:00 p.m. – Diamond 2
Cedar Rapids Jefferson 2, West Des Moines Valley 0

Class 5A Championship
8:00 p.m. – Buena Vista University Diamond
Pleasant Valley 3, Indianola 0

State Baseball Scoreboard Friday 07/20/2018

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July 20th, 2018 by admin

CLASS 1A
Quarterfinals – Friday, July 20

Newman Catholic, Mason City 10, Tri-Center, Neola 0 (5 innings)

Martensdale-St. Marys 3 St. Albert, Council Bluffs 2