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Sewage being released in Missouri River in Omaha

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May 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Untreated wastewater is being released from an Omaha water station into the Missouri River. The city announced Sunday that it was closing isolation gates at the Monroe Street Lift Station as the river surged. The move will allow the release of some untreated wastewater.

Omaha’s Public Works department urges people to avoid wading or swimming in the river near the Veterans Memorial Bridge in south Omaha and for several miles downstream until further notice. Officials in Nebraska and Iowa have been monitoring the swollen river. Flood gates were installed Sunday at Lewis & Clark landing to keep water from seeping into downtown Omaha.

The river is expected to crest near Omaha at record levels between 30 and 35 feet in late June after more water is released from upstream reservoirs.

Red Oak man arrested following cycle chase

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May 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County say a Red Oak man was arrested Saturday night northwest of Red Oak, following a pursuit that wound through the western parts of the county. 49-year old John Wayne Strait, of Red Oak, was charged with eluding, failure to have a valid license and/permit, and speeding.

Officials say the incident which led to his arrest began just after 7-p.m., Saturday, when deputies clocked a motorcycle going well above the posted speed limit, near the intersection of Highway’s 34 and 48. When the deputies tried to initiate a traffic stop, the cycle took-off, heading westbound on Highway 34 for about two-miles, and onto the secondary roads.

The chase continued through the rural areas of Montgomery County until it eventually came to an end in the 16-hundred block of 180th Street, when Strait decided to surrender, and was taken into custody without further incident.

Strait was being held in the Montgomery County Jail in lieu of bond.

Adams County arrests

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May 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

It’s been a busy past few days for Deputies in Adams County. The Sheriff’s Department reports five people have been arrested. Saturday evening, 33-year old Monica Currin, of Prescott, was arrested at Lake Binder, on a charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and late Saturday night, 32-year old Nicholas Brule, of Malvern, was arrested at Lake Icaria, for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of drug Paraphernalia. The arrest was made after Brule was allegedly found to have been smoking a controlled substance.

As we reported earlier, early Friday morning, Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37-year old Aaron Andersons, of Corning, on a charge of simple assault, following an incident which allegedly occurred at Lake Binder. And, Thursday night, an unidentified man was arrested for disorderly conduct following an altercation outside of a motel in Corning. The man gave authorities several aliases, and they are still trying to learn his true identity.

And finally, the sheriff’s department reports 33-year old Michael Miller, of Corning, was arrested last Tuesday night, on a charge of Domestic Assault, after he allegedly struck his father.

Each of those individuals were brought to the Adams County Jail, and held pending an appearance before the magistrate.

State Tennis results

Sports

May 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

View the pairings and results here:

http://www.iahsaa.org/tennis/index.html

Avoca Veteran’s Monument Dedication on Monday

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May 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Among the Memorial Day activities taking place around the Nishna Valley on Monday, is the dedication in Avoca, of the Veteran’s Monument, at 2-p.m.. The monument is a part of the Pottawattamie County Eagle Project, and includes a “Pledge of Honor.” Organizers say its designed to recognize those who have served and those who will serve.

Neola artist Russell Christensen was commissioned to design and create the bronze eagle sculpture series to serve as veterans’ memorials in Avoca and 11 other communities in Pottawattamie County. Each community raised $25,000 to help pay for the statue, which stands about 36-inches tall and is perched on a granite pedestal. The effort to bring the bronze eagle to Avoca began with the formation of a committee, in May of 2006.

The Veterans’ Plaza dedication ceremony will take place in downtown Avoca next to the courthouse. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. with the USAF Heartland of America Brass Quartet and a community chorus, followed by a 2 p.m. dedication. Among the guest speakers them is Darlene McMartin, Administrator for Pottawattamie County Veterans Affairs.

The ceremony will also include the presentation of the veterans’ plaza to the City of Avoca, and a 21 gun salute by American Legion Post 227, and the playing of “Taps,” by an Air Force bugler.

Officials say they expect a crowd of over 400 people to be in attendance. Following the Veteran’s Monument dedication, everyone is invited to attend a reception at the Avoca Legion Hall.

Boy’s State Golf Results

Sports

May 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

For the latest results, go to the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s website at

http://www.iahsaa.org/golf/spring/index.html.

 

Stolen Memorial Day Flags

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May 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Page County are investigating the theft of eight large, coffin-sized American Flags from a cemetery in Coin. The theft was reported today (Saturday), at around 8-a.m.

Authorities say the flags — which were set in-place Friday afternoon for the Memorial Day weekend — were stolen sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Most of the flags are stenciled with the name of a soldier. They were each on a 16-foot section of pole, which are also missing.

The Sheriff’s office is asking anyone who has information about the case to contact them at 712-542-5193. Page County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves.

Drive-by shooting in Adams County

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May 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Adams County are investigating a drive-by shooting incident that occurred late Friday night. The Sheriff’s Office received a call at around 10:15-p.m. about shots fired in the Mt. Etna area.

When deputies arrived and began to speak with witnesses, they learned at least one house was hit by multiple shotgun rounds fired from an unknown vehicle. No injuries were reported.

The incident remains under investigation, and no other details are currently available.

Sports scores from Friday, May 27th

Sports

May 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

High School Baseball

Coon Rapids-Bayard 8, Prairie Valley 0

Tri-Center 7, Underwood 0

Clarinda 7, Corning 6

Glenwood 16, Council Bluffs-Thomas Jeferson 2

Shenandoah 6, Sidney 0

Council Bluffs-Lewis Central 2, Council Bluffs- St. Albert 1

Softball

Carroll 12, C.Bluffs/TJ 0

Carroll 6, C.Bluffs/Abe Lincoln 3

Winterset 8, Nodaway Valley 1

State Golf Tournament – Day 1 results

Class 1-A @ Lake Panorama National Resort

1st place Mason City/Newman Catholic, 332

2nd Algona/Bishop Garrigan, 337

3rd Hinton, 346

4th Grundy Center, 351

5th Belle Plaine, 354

6th Adair-Casey, 358

7th Corning, 384

8th Traer/North Tama, 409.

Adair-Casey Senior Taylor Wheatley is in 6th place individually, after a day 1 total of 78. Treynor Junior Brad Bailey was in 9th, with a total score of 80.

Class 2-A @ Spring Valley Golf Course

1st place Waterloo/Columbus Catholic, 311

2nd Carroll/ Kuemper Catholic, 312

3rd Jewell/South Hamilton, 327

4th Albia, 336

5th Des Moines Christian, 336

6th Forest Citry, 345

7th Donnellson/Central Lee 348

8th Nashua-Plainfield, 349

9th Emmetsburg, 351

Kuemper Senior Nathan Molak was in 7th place individually, after shooting a 76 on day 1. His Senior teammates Kyler Ludwig and Jacob Buelt were in 10th & 11th place, respectively, shooting a 78 and 79.

Class 3-A @ the Ames Golf & Country Club

Washington was in 1st place in the team scoring, with a day one total of 312. Creston was in 7th place, with a 333 total. Individually, Carroll’s Brad Christensen is in 11th place after an opening round of 78, and Creston‘s Carson Whittington ranked 16th after shooting a 79.

Two people arrested after gas drive-off in Fremont County

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May 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports two Missouri residents were arrested after they allegedly drove-off without paying for gas at a convenience store in Sidney, Friday night. The driver of the car, 36-year old Ashley Franken faces charges for multiple traffic offenses, while her passenger, 27-year old Aaron Nichols was charged with 5th degree theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both are from St. Joseph, Missouri.

The Sheriff’s department says they received a call just after 10-p.m. Friday about a gas drive-off at the Caseys General Store in Sidney. Employees at the store reported a gray Izuzu Rodeo drove off after paying for only part of the gas pumped into it. The occupants of the vehicle told employees they were trying to get to St. Joseph, and had asked for directions.

Deputies in Fremont County stopped the vehicle at Highway 275 and 250th Street, and took the pair into custody. Franken was being held on $566 bond, while Nichols’ bond was set at $300.