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Red Oak Police Report for 7/19/2018

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July 19th, 2018 by Jim Field

On July 19, 2018 at approximately 5:15 a.m. officers at the Red Oak Police Department were summoned to the 1200 block of East Corning Street for a reported stolen vehicle. Upon arrival and investigation into the incident, it was determined that a two-tone blue over silver 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab pickup owned by William Guyer had been stolen from the driveway. The 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 was bearing Iowa License EGF 227 and stolen from the residence sometime between the hours of 22:00 on July 18,2018 and 05:00 on July 19,2019. Anyone who may see or encounter this vehicle is encouraged to contact your local authorities or the Red Oak Police Department at 712-623-6500 or Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-434-2712.

Also during the overnight hours on July 18, 2018 there were two other vehicles that had been entered and steering columns broke in attempt to steal the vehicle.

The first attempt was in the 200 Block  of East Grimes St, the unknown person(s) did enter into an unlocked 1998 Ford F-150 owned by Amanda Serna. The Vehicle was entered, steering column broke, as an attempt to get the vehicle started but were unsuccessful. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle and only thing damaged on the vehicle was the ignition/steering column.

The Second attempt was in the 800 Block of East Nuckols St, the unknown person(s) did enter into an unlocked 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab pickup owned by Dale and Christina Johnson. This vehicle was also entered, a center console had been rummaged through and the steering column had also been broke, in an attempt to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle and approximately $100 Damage occurred to the vehicle.

It is believed that all three incidents are related, anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity are encouraged to contact The Red Oak Police Department at 712-623-6500 or Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-434-2712.

Glenwood Police report arrest Wednesday

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

The Glenwood Police Department reports the arrest of a homeless man on Wednesday. 18-year-old Dillon Weaver was arrested on a Mills County Warrant for Disorderly Conduct. He was held on $300 cash or surety bond.

ISU Women’s hoops adds Inès Nezerwa to 2018-19 squad

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women’s basketball program and head coach Bill Fennelly announced today an addition to the 2018 signing class, as Inès Nezerwa signed on to play for the Cyclones. With the signing of Nezerwa, Iowa State now has five new additions this season, joining Maddie Frederick, Ashley Joens, Morgan Kane and Jade Thurmon who are all signed on to compete for the Cyclones next season and enrolled in classes.

“We are excited to add Inès to our Cyclone family,” Fennelly said. “Adding a player with her length and size is a major bonus for this year’s team. Inès is a hard worker in all she does and will be fun for our fans to get to know on and off the court.”

Nezerwa is a 6-3 forward who hails from Nyakabiga, Burundi, but has spent the 2017-18 season at Jacksonville College in Jacksonville, Texas. Last season, she netted 18.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, while shooting 51.7 percent from the floor. She earned NJCAA All-Conference honors and was named an NJCAA All-American in 2017-18. In addition to her honors on the court, Nezerwa was named the NJCAA Region XIV Academic team. Nezerwa will join the Cyclones as a senior.

Prior to the addition of Nezerwa, Iowa State’s class ranked 15th nationally, marking the second time the Cyclones have secured a top-15 class in the last four years.

2018 Recruiting Class

  • Maddie Frederick, G, 6-0, Tipp City, Ohio, Tippecanoe High School
  • Ashley Joens, G, 5-9, Iowa City, Iowa, City High School
  • Morgan Kane, F, 6-3, Riverton, Utah, Riverton High School
  • Inès Nezerwa, F, 6-3, Nyakabiga, Burundi, Jacksonville College (EE-niss Nez-eh-quah)
  • Jade Thurmon, G, 5-8, Ferris, Texas, Kilgore College

Kyle Kempt on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior Kyle Kempt is one of 26 quarterbacks named to the 2018 Davey O’Brien Award watch list, announced today by the Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee.

The Davey O’Brien Award is given annually to the nation’s best quarterback and is named after the 1938 Heisman Trophy QB from TCU.

Kempt, a former walk-on, emerged as ISU’s starter in the fifth game of the 2017 season and directed the Cyclones to a victory in the Liberty Bowl.

Kempt was 5-3 as a starter, including two wins over top-five opponents (Oklahoma, TCU).

In just eight games played, the Massillon, Ohio native broke ISU’s single-season completion mark (66.3) and tossed 15 TDs to just three interceptions, tying for fifth on ISU’s season TD pass chart.

Kempt threw a TD pass in all eight games and posted a pair of 300-yard outings, including 343-yard effort in the OU win to earn Davey O’Brien National QB of the Week honors.

Kempt enters his senior season as ISU’s career leader in completion percentage (66.5) and with a streak of 130 consecutive passes without an interception, the sixth-best string in school history.

ISUMontgomery on Doak Walker Award Watch List

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State All-American running back David Montgomery was named to the Doak Walker Award watch list for the second-straight season, announced today by PwC SMU Athletic Forum.

The Doak Walker Award is given annually to the nation’s best running back and is named for the 1948 Heisman Trophy winner.

Montgomery became the 14th player in school history to crack the 1,000-yard barrier in 2017 when he rushed for 1,146 yards. He ranked third in the Big 12 in yards per game at 88.2.

The Cincinnati, Ohio native was one of the toughest backs to bring down, forcing 109 missed tackles to earn First-Team All-American honors by Pro Football Focus and First-Team All-Big 12 accolades.

Montgomery tallied six 100-yard rushing games and 11 TDs a year ago.

He also proved to be a threat as a pass-catcher, ranking fifth on the team in receptions with 36, the second-best season total by a Cyclone back in school history.

Montgomery, who has been named to numerous preseason All-America lists, will enter his junior year with 1,709 rushing yards, eight 100-yard rushing games, 49 receptions and 425 receiving yards in his career.

Montgomery made the Big 12 Preseason Team and was honored as a Maxwell Award watch list member on Monday, a yearly award for the nation’s best college football player.

Authorities ID body recovered from river in Iowa City

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man whose body was recovered from the Iowa River in downtown Iowa City.

He’s been identified as 42-year-old Mohammad Albaghdadi. Test results to confirm the cause and manner of his death are pending.

Pedestrians on a bridge spotted the body amid tree branches around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sheriff’s deputies used boats to take the body to shore.

Charges dropped in ‘stand your ground’ gunbattle case

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Charges have been dismissed for a man who unsuccessfully argued that Iowa’s “stand your ground” law should protect him from prosecution following a Cedar Rapids gunbattle.

Linn County prosecutor Monica Slaughter requested the dismissal Wednesday of attempted murder and other charges filed against Michael Hodges Jr. Court records don’t explain why she made the request. She and her boss, Linn County Attorney Jerry Vander Sanden, didn’t immediately return messages Thursday from The Associated Press.

Hodges and Zevon Johnson had both said the law passed last year made them immune from prosecution. Security video shows them exchanging gunfire Jan. 28 in downtown Cedar Rapids.

The law says a person doesn’t have to retreat before using deadly force if he or she thinks his or her life is being threatened.

On Monday a judge denied Hodges’ request to dismiss the charges.

Audit finds questionable spending at U of Iowa dental school

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A special state audit has identified more than $57,000 in improper and unsupported purchases made through the University of Iowa dental school.A report released Thursday says the audit covered transactions made Aug. 1, 2012, through Aug. 31, 2016, by a woman working as an administrative specialist for the Periodontics Department. The improper purchases included gift cards, clothing, shoes, computer equipment and accessories.

The report also says the woman, Amanda Shumaker, altered old invoices to make them agree with some of the improper purchases. A routine review in July 2016 turned up discrepancies in Shumaker’s purchasing records, and she was placed on leave effective Aug. 1, 2016.

The report says the 34-year-old died less than three weeks later. An obituary says Shumaker died at a Davenport hospital.

2018 Class 3A and 4A State Baseball Pairings

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

The Iowa High School Athletic Association has released the 2018 State Baseball pairing for Class 3A and 4A. In Class 3A Harlan is the #2 seed and will take on 7th-seeded Boone in the Quarterfinals on Tuesday, July 24th at 7:30pm at Principal Park in Des Moines. The full brackets can be seen by clicking the links for each class below.

 

CLASS 3A

CLASS 4A

 

Discharge into wetlands near Whiting identified and corrected

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July 19th, 2018 by admin

WHITING, Iowa – A mysterious clay tile line that was discharging into the McCandles – Cleghorn ditch and reported to the DNR on Friday, July 13 has since been identified.

After dye testing, using a camera in the unknown line, and dirt work, it was determined that a 10-inch clay tile line had collapsed under the city of Whiting’s wetland.  The tile was likely installed in the mid 1900’s and had been abandoned.  The tile was exposed and then removed.  At the end of the exposed tile, a 10-inch air bladder was installed to cap off the line.  Clay was then added to fill in the area near the capped tile line.

Now that the discharge has been stopped, the City of Whiting is working to restore the wetland to the originally designed standards.