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OWI arrest in Red Oak Saturday morning

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March 23rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak say 19-year-old Jacob Matthew Haupert was arrested at around 4:50-a.m. today (Saturday), for OWI/1st offense. His arrest followed a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Highway 48. Haupert was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

Griswold man arrested Saturday morning (3/23) in Montgomery County

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March 23rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) –  A traffic stop at 100th Street and I Avenue in Montgomery County early this (Saturday) morning, resulted in the arrest of a man from Cass County. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports 32-year-old Timothy Alan Carlson, of Griswold, was arrested at around 1:10-a.m., for OWI/1st offense. Carlson was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

Adams County Sheriff’s report, 3/22/24

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March 23rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Friday, issued reports on recent arrests/incidents. Authorities say following an investigation into an incident that took place Feb. 9th, 26-year-old Tyler Whaley, of Bella Vista, AR, who was being held in the Adams County Jail on previous charges, was arrested and charged with: Possession of Stolen Property (a Class-C Felony); Altering or changing VIN numbers (a Class-D Felony); Fraudulent Practice (Class-C Felony); Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree (Class-D Felony), and Theft in the 4th Degree (Serious Misdemeanor).

On February 25th, Adams County Deputies were dispatched at around 9:20-p.m. to 807 Nodaway Avenue, for a physical Domestic incident. After an extensive investigation, Devin Lee Heimke, of Corning, was arrested for Domestic Abuse/1st offense, Child Endangerment, and Interference with Official Acts. Heimke was booked into the Adams County Jail and held.

On March 9th, 32-year-old Willie Michael, of Norco, LA, was arrested for Possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance, following a traffic stop in Adams County.

Deputies in Adams County conducted at traffic stop March 10th at around 11:35-p.m., on a vehicle that was not maintaining its lane. The driver, 54-year-old Jodi Kae Ritnour, of Corning, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, following an investigation. Ritnour’s breath alcohol concentration was .203%, or more than twice the legal limit for intoxication. She was held in the Adams County Jail on a $1,000 cash bond.

On another traffic stop, Kelly Malone, of Corning, was pulled-over for Driving While Suspended. Upon a search of the vehicle, a methamphetamine pipe and meth were located in the vehicle. Malone was arrested on the Driving While Suspended charge, possession of drug paraphernalia, and poss. of a controlled substance (meth). Malone was transported to the Adams County Jail and later released.

On the 18th of March, 21-year-old Cody Robertson, of Creston, was arrested on four active warrants for Failure To Appear. While being booked into the Adams County Jail, Robertson was arrested on a new charge of possession of a controlled substance. He later posted bond and was released. That same date, 35-year-old Bryant Adkins, of Creston, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault (Impeding air/blood flow), two-counts of Child Endangerment, and Harassment in the 1st Degree. His bond was set at $20,000.

On March 19th, 30-year-old Bayram Osman, of Newton, was charged in Adams County with Harassment in the 3rd Degree. He was released on a Promise to Appear in Court. And, on March 20th, Deputies in Adams County arrested Thomas Greenwood, who was being held in the Adams County Jail. His additional charge of OWI/1st offense was the result of a pursuit that occurred on January 31st.

Van vs. deer accident in Guthrie County

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March 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported after a van struck a deer that was attempting to cross the road on Highway 44, this (Friday) morning. The 2011 Toyota Sienna driven by 35-year-old Kevin Michael Karn, of Coon Rapids, was traveling east on the highway at around 8:22-a.m., when the collision occurred.

Damage to the van was estimated to be $3,500.

Montgomery County Candidates Filed Primary Election, June 4, 2024

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March 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

MONTGOMERY COUNTY- Montgomery County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, Jill Ozuna, Friday (today) announced the candidates who have filed for County Offices for the Primary Election on June 4, 2024.

Lillard files to run on the Republican ticket for Cass County (IA) District 5 Supervisor

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March 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Another candidate for the Cass County Board of Supervisors, District 5, has filed nomination papers with the Cass County Auditor’s Office, in advance of the June Primary Election. Republican J Ford Lillard, of Wiota. filed his  papers with the Auditor’s Office today (Friday). Lillard will run against incumbent 5th District Supervisor Bernard Pettinger on the Republican ticket.

Phyllis Stakey, of Massena, is the only Democrat running in the Primary. She is also a candidate for 5th District Supervisor.

The filing period for persons wishing to run for County Offices ends at 5-p.m. TODAY (Friday, March 22nd).

As previously mentioned, the following Republicans have also filed their nomination papers (Name/Office/date filed):

Kathy Somers, of Atlantic – County Auditor (March 4th) – Incumbent

John Westering, of Atlantic – County Sheriff (March 4th)

Bernard Pettinger, of Anita – Supervisor/District 5 (March 6th) – Incumbent

Stephen S. Green, of Atlantic  – Supervisor/District 1 (March 13th) – Incumbent

Steve Baier, of Griswold – Supervisor/District 4 (March 19th) – Incumbent

State tax incentives approved for proposed Google data center in Cedar Rapids

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March 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved tax incentives today (Friday), for a proposed Google data center in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids leaders say this is the largest economic development project in the history of the city with a total investment estimated at 576 million dollars. Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell tells K-C-R-G T-V that Google plans to build six buildings on the site.

She says there will be a minimum of 31 jobs in each building. O’Donnell says there were be other benefits as well. “What we also have to look at with a project like this is just the mere presence of Google, you think about not just the jobs inside the building, but the jobs to build the building. We’re talking hundreds, thousands of jobs over the term of this,” she says.

O’Donnell says there will be suppliers, distributors and contractors that will a part of the construction and ongoing operation of the facility. The I-E-D-A board granted Cedar Rapids property tax exemptions for the project. City officials say they’re expecting to see dirt being moved on the site in the next 90 days.

Supreme Court says rap video didn’t influence Sioux City murder verdict

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March 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Supreme Court says the use of a rap video didn’t prejudice the jury in a Sioux City man’s murder trial. Lawrence Canady was charged with murder, but found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for his role in the shooting death of Martez Harrison outside Uncle Dave’s bar in 2021.

The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled a 30 second rap video featuring Canaday introduced at the trial prejudiced the jury and ordered a new trial.

The Iowa Supreme Court reversed that ruling, saying the tendency to infer that someone committed a particular act of violence because that person rapped about acts of violence is less of a concern when the acts of violence and who committed them are undisputed.

The ruling says the surveillance video clearly showed Canady beating Harrison outside the bar when another man shot Harrison.

Iowa school district gets creative in solving daycare dilemma

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March 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – With childcare industry shortages statewide, one northeast Iowa school district is repurposing an outdated elementary school building to become a dedicated early education and preschool center. Ed Klamfoth is superintendent of the Waverly-Shell Rock School District and says the transformation makes perfect sense, as growth over the past decade has meant more updated buildings, bigger classes, and more kids.

“Now, because of this vacancy created, we’ve got an opportunity to expand preschool offerings in Waverly for those that need it,” Klamfoth says, “so that’s what we’re looking at doing.” Plus, he says renovating the building means no expensive demolition or construction projects. Klamfoth says it’s part of the district’s responsibility to consider how best to use old buildings.

“We exist to serve the community,” he says, “and if this is a way for us to be able to offer that support that’s needed, then I think it’s worth taking a look at.” About 50 kids are expected in this coming fall’s preschool program in the district, more than double last year’s enrollment.

Tax cutting takes backseat to education issues

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March 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A key state senator says the debate over the future of Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, teacher pay and general state funding for schools has delayed decisions on tax policy. Republican Dan Dawson of Council Bluffs is chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

“To the big income tax question, we really need to get a budget and figure out what our spending requirements are and what we can return back to taxpayers,” Dawson says. Dawson says the longer it takes to resolve differences among Republicans in the House and Senate on state spending issues, it’s more likely the 2024 legislative session will end without passage of another cut in the state income tax.

“Iowans are still going to get an income tax cut next January and they’re getting one the year after that,” Dawson says. “When we passed the largest tax cut in Iowa history in 2022, that was a four year plan, so even walking out and not having some of these issues resolved, Iowans are still getting tax cuts the next two years. In January, Governor Reynolds said with billions in Iowa’s Taxpayer Relief Fund, the individual income tax should be reduced more. Dawson has proposed a different idea — investing that money and using any profits to gradually reduce Iowa’s income tax, until it’s eliminated several years from now.

“I think there’s two perspectives on how to use those monies in the Taxpayer Relief Fund,” Dawson says. “You could send a one-time check out to Iowans, right? And that’s essentially what the governor’s proposal would do is just try to get that money out as soon as possible to Iowans, but it gets back to ‘What’s your long term vision?'” Dawson says his plan would avoid the misstep of cutting taxes too much, too quickly — sending the state’s budget into a tailspin.

Representative Dave Jacoby of Coralville is the top-ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee. He suggests the governor’s retroactive tax cut to the beginning of this year is a gimmick.  “To be blunt about it, sending a check back in a short term thing in an election year seems a little convenient to me,” Jacoby said. Jacoby says lawmakers from both parties need to know the full impact of previously approved tax cuts before approving more.

“We have not sat down to review everything we’ve done since the 2013 property tax cut bill, the 2017 and 2018 tax cut bills,” Jacoby says, “and also what we’re doing now on income tax.” Jacoby says Democrats favor tax cuts targeted to working Iowans and he says the current law that shrinks Iowa’s income tax to a single flat tax delivers a bigger tax break to the wealthiest Iowans.

Jacoby and Dawson made their comments during taping of “Iowa Press” that airs tonight (Friday) on Iowa P-B-S.