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Primary election news: McLaren to run for re-election as Cass County Sheriff; Pott. Co. Auditor to run on BOS

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March 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Three Republican candidates for office in Cass County filed their nomination papers Monday, serving as their notice of intent to run in the June Primary. Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren, and Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman have chosen to run for re-election, and, as we told you last week, Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones has officially announced he intends to run for the Cass County Board of Supervisors seat in District 1, offering a challenge to Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green, who seeks the same seat. The deadline for filing nomination papers is 5-p.m., March 30th.

The Daily NonPareil reports, in Pottawattamie County, Auditor Marilyn Jo Drake says she will not seek a ninth term as auditor, but will instead will run for a seat on the county’s Board of Supervisors. Drake, a Republican who has worked in the county auditor’s office since 1977 and was elected auditor in 1985, filed her nomination papers on Monday. She believes her experience would be beneficial on the board. And Melvyn Houser, a county supervisor for 16 years, said he will seek the county auditor’s post in an effort to succeed Drake.

Also on Monday, the first day nomination papers could be filed for this year’s county races, Council Bluffs resident, 27-year old Bart Randolph joined Drake in filing his papers for a board seat. A first-time political office seeker, Randolph is a Democrat and small business owner. He opened a new courier and same-day delivery service roughly two months ago, also served six years in the U.S. Air Force.

Two of the five supervisor seats are up for election this year. They are currently held by Republicans Lynn Grobe, who is seeking re-election, according to his wife, Carolyn, and Houser. Also on the ballot this November in Pott. County, are the positions of county auditor and county sheriff. Jeff Danker, first voted in as county sheriff in November 1992, said he will run again, which would be his seventh term if re-elected.

Those interested in running for office must obtain at least 100 signatures from eligible county voters, which would be checked by the auditor’s office. Those elected must be county residents when their term begins, in this case, next Jan. 1st.

Shooting in Council Bluffs leaves one person dead

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March 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police found a man shot dead inside an apartment Monday night at 116 Glen Ave. in Council Bluffs. Police told the Omaha World-Herald, another man from the same shooting arrived at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs about 6:30 p.m. Monday. Bluffs Police Sgt. Dave Dawson said the second victim was expected to survive. Neither victim had been identified or their relatives contacted as of late Monday night. Officials said no arrests have been made.

 

Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., 3/8/16

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March 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

Urbandale police say an infant has died after being found unresponsive at an in-home daycare. The Urbandale Police Department say officers and fire crews were dispatched to an in-home daycare on a report of an unresponsive infant. The child died at a local hospital. Police did not provide details on how the infant died.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Attorneys for an anti-abortion group who successfully challenged part of an Iowa campaign finance disclosure law will be reimbursed nearly $300,000 by taxpayers. The State Appeals Board agreed to the payout of legal fees to Iowa Right to Life, which had been ordered last month by a federal judge. The Bopp Law Firm of Terre Haute, Indiana will receive $271,000 while Des Moines-based BrownWinick will get $28,000.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A lawsuit filed Monday accuses Iowa athletic director Gary Barta of unfairly removing female coaches and the top women’s sports administrator during a tenure marked by gender bias. The lawsuit by fired women’s field hockey coach Tracey Griesbaum asks a judge to order her reinstatement and to require the university to take steps to ensure female coaches are treated the same as their male counterparts. It alleges that six female coaches and the department’s most powerful female administrator, Jane Meyer, have been forced out under Barta.

DECORAH, Iowa (AP) — Prosecutors in a former Boone man’s murder trial called a rebuttal witness Monday as the trial entered its third week. A doctor who performed an autopsy on Emily Fazzino’s body after she was found dead in her home testified Monday for a second time in Winneshiek County court. Alexander Fazzino is charged with first-degree murder in the January 2012 death.

Man shot by Iowa police officer during standoff

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March 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man was shot by a police officer during a six-hour standoff at a residence in Sioux City. Sioux City Police Department Lt. Pat McCann said Monday that police responded to a call 2:20 p.m. Saturday. Police say a 43-year-old man fired a gun inside his home, where his ex-wife was present.

McCann said officers tried to talk the man out of the home before a SWAT team arrived. Police say the man was ordered to drop the gun, but he advanced on SWAT officers and was shot by a Sioux City police officer. The woman was not injured. Authorities say the man was taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The police officer who shot the suspect hasn’t been identified.

Police say charges are pending against the suspect.

UPDATE: Truck Found -Fire truck stolen in Union County

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March 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

UPDATE 3/7/2016: Officials have informed KJAN news that the truck has been located in the Cedar Rapids area.  No further details are available at this time.

Sheriff’s officials in Union County are asking for your help in locating a stolen fire truck. A 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Fire Truck was stolen from the Lorimor Fire Department. The vehicle has Lorimor Fire Department decals on the side, a water tank and hose reel on the back. The theft was reported Friday afternoon (March 4th). The vehicle, which was valued at $15,000, had not been located as of Monday (March 7th).

Anyone with information about the theft, or who may have seen the truck within the past 24-hours, is asked to contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office at 1-641-782-8402.

Clayton Portwood (Photos)

Clayton Portwood (Photos)

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Atlantic woman among 3 people arrested on drug charges

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March 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports a traffic stop Friday at Highway 83 and Marne Road northwest of the Atlantic city limits resulted in the arrest of three women on drug charges. 30-year old Amber Rae York of Omaha, 19-year old Selena Marie Hansen of Atlantic, and 31-year old Melanie Joy Bowers of Council Bluffs, each face a felony charge of Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, over 5 grams.

Selena Hansen (all photos from Cass County Sheriff's Office)

Selena Hansen (all photos from Cass County Sheriff’s Office)

During the investigation, nearly 68-grams of meth, a digital scale, and packaging materials were located in the vehicle, which was driven by Hansen. Hansen also faces a charge of Driving Under Suspension, while York faces an additional felony charge of Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Facility, and a simple misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, charge.

Amber York

Amber York

Melanie Bowers

Melanie Bowers

All three women were taken to the Cass County Jail where each was being held on $100,000 bond. Cass County K9 Mufasa assisted deputies at the scene. The Investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be pending.

Bluffs man arrested on Forgery & Theft warrants

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March 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested a Pottawattamie County man on warrants charging him with Forgery and Theft in the 2nd degree. 53-year old James Joseph Skow, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at around 9-a.m. today (Monday) at the Pott. County Jail. He was transported back to Red Oak and held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 cash bond.

Iowa State Penitentiary offers labor program for inmates

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March 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

FORT MADISON, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Department of Labor is aiming to prepare offenders to become productive citizens when they leave prison. Executive officer at the Iowa State Penitentiary, Rebecca Bowker, says the program will allow inmates to gain skills that will make it easier to adapt and succeed in a trade when they leave prison.

The Daily Democrat reports that inmates can learn cooking, housekeeping or cabinet making through the program. The cooking and housekeeping programs are also services used within the prison. Bowker says there are 39 offenders involved in the program and that the number of participants continues to grow.

Glenwood man arrested Sunday on Forgery and Theft warrants

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March 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Glenwood arrested a local man Sunday on warrants charging him with Forgery and Theft. 32-year-old Herman Lewis, of Glenwood, was taken into custody on a Pottawattamie County warrant for Forgery, and two Mills County warrants for Forgery and Theft 2nd Degree. He was also charged with providing false identification information. Lewis was being held in the Mills County Jail on $10,300 bond.

This (Monday) morning, Glenwood Police arrested 19-year-old De’one Denson, of Glenwood, for domestic abuse assault. Denson was being held without bond, pending and appearance before the magistrate.

Cass County Republican Convention takes place Saturday

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March 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Republican Party Chair David Wiederstein has announced the County Republican Party Convention will be held this Saturday, March 12th, beginning at 9-a.m.  About 70 delegates will convene at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Parish Center to discuss party business, and choose 13 delegates who will attend both the District and State Conventions.

And, Cass County Democratic Party Chair Sherry Toelle has announced the County Democratic Convention will also be held Saturday, March 12th. They’ll meet at the Cass County Court House. Registration begins at 8:30-a.m., with the Convention convening at 9-a.m. The 50 Delegates to the County Convention will elect five delegates, based on Presidential preference groups, who will move on to the Iowa Democratic Party’s District Convention on April 30th in Creston and to the State Convention to be held in Des Moines on June 18th.

County delegates will also vote on the County Platform and on representatives for District and State Committees as well as to vacancies on the Cass County Central Committee.