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Grant announced to support construction of new campground at Lake Manawa State Park

News

August 24th, 2020 by admin

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) welcomed a new $1,279,000 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to support the construction of a new campground at Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs.

The new grant comes less than one month after legislation cosponsored by Rep. Axne to permanently fund the LWCF was signed into law.

The LWCF matching grant covers half the cost for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to complete the project, which will include full power and sewage hookups for 40 sites and a new shower and restroom facility.

Lake Manawa State Park covers 1,529 acres surrounding the 772 acre lake – and is one of the most popular outdoor recreation facilities in the Council Bluffs area. The Park offers hiking and bike trails, boating ramps, swimming areas, and ample opportunities for fishing.

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Omaha woman died in head-on crash near Crescent

News

August 24th, 2020 by admin

An Omaha woman died from injuries sustained in a head-on collision in Pottawattamie County on Friday evening. Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Deputies report the two-vehicle collision happened at about 6:08 p.m. north of Crescent on Old Lincoln Highway near Missouri Avenue.

The investigation indicated that 21-year-old Carter Calvert of Omaha was southbound on Old Lincoln Highway in a 2012 Toyota Camry as a vehicle driven by 56-year-old Catherine Vasquez was northbound on Old Lincoln Highway. For unknown reasons the vehicles collided head-on.

Mrs. Vasquez was taken to UNMC in Omaha where she was pronounced dead. Vazquez was a special education paraprofessional at Saddlebrook Elementary School in Omaha.  Mr. Calvert was transported to UNMC with serious injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates that speed and alcohol may have been a factor. The accident remains under investigation.

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AP Preseason College Football Top 25 08/24/2020

Sports

August 24th, 2020 by admin

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Aug. 23, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

Record Pts Prv
1. Clemson (38) 14-1 1520 2
2. Ohio St. (21) 13-1 1504 3
3. Alabama (2) 11-2 1422 8
4. Georgia 12-2 1270 4
5. Oklahoma 12-2 1269 7
6. LSU (1) 15-0 1186 1
7. Penn St. 11-2 1147 9
8. Florida 11-2 1125 6
9. Oregon 12-2 1119 5
10. Notre Dame 11-2 995 12
11. Auburn 9-4 852 14
12. Wisconsin 10-4 840 11
13. Texas A&M 8-5 764 –
14. Texas 8-5 703 25
15. Oklahoma St. 8-5 672 –
16. Michigan 9-4 611 18
17. Southern Cal 8-5 534 –
18. North Carolina 7-6 496 –
19. Minnesota 11-2 451 10
20. Cincinnati 11-3 234 21
21. UCF 10-3 229 24
22. Utah 11-3 211 16
23. Iowa St. 7-6 199 –
24. Iowa 10-3 134 15
25. Tennessee 8-5 133 –

Others receiving votes: Memphis 86, Virginia Tech 85, Boise St. 68, Arizona St. 66, Miami 42, Louisville 32, Appalachian St. 26, Washington 21, Kentucky 20, Indiana 19, Baylor 15, California 11, TCU 9, Virginia 7, Navy 6, Florida St. 6, SMU 3, Mississippi St. 3, Air Force 3, Northwestern 1, UAB 1.

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8AM Sportscast 08-24-2020

Podcasts, Sports

August 24th, 2020 by admin

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8AM Newscast 08-24-2020

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August 24th, 2020 by admin

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RANDALL “RANDY” BROWN, 68, of White, SD (Formerly of Harlan) (Svcs. 08/27/2020)

Obituaries

August 24th, 2020 by admin

RANDALL “RANDY” BROWN, 68, of White, SD (Formerly of Harlan) died Friday, August 21st at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral services for RANDY BROWN will be held on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. Eidsness Funeral Chapel in White, SD has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26th from 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. at Eidness Funeral Chapel in White, SD. Viewing will be taking place inside the building with family present outside on the lawn to greet family and friends.

Burial will follow on Friday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in White, SD.

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MARGERY JEAN WATTS, 85, of Stuart (Svcs. 08/29/2020)

Obituaries

August 24th, 2020 by admin

MARGERY JEAN WATTS, 85, of Stuart died Saturday, August 22nd at the Kavanaugh House in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Service for MARGERY JEAN WATTS will be held on Saturday, August 29th at 3:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Stuart. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Stuart.

A private family burial will take place in the South Oak Grove Cemetery in Stuart.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, Fairview Church, Stuart Fire and Rescue, and/or Kavanaugh House and may be sent in care of the Johnson Family Funeral Home, PO Box 246, Stuart, IA 50250.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com

MARGERY JEAN WATTS is survived by:

Husband: Wayne Watts.

Daughters: Nancy (Bradley) Watts-Heyer, Cynthia (Steven) Salsberry.

7 Grandchilren

5 Great-Grandchildren

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Creston Police report three arrests over the weekend

News

August 24th, 2020 by admin

The Creston Police Department reports three recent arrests, two on Friday and one on Saturday.

On Friday, August 21st at 11:27 a.m. Officers arrested 26-year-old Zakary Titus of Des Moines on charges of Eluding, OWI 1st, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense, Possession of Paraphernalia, Driving While Barred, and Reckless Driving. Titus was being held in the Union County Jail on $13,000 bond.

Also on Friday at 7:15 p.m. Creston Police arrested 41-year-old Chrystal McNutt of Mt. Ayr on a charge of Theft 5th Degree. She was cited and released from the scene on a Summons to Appear.

On Saturday, August 22nd at 1:46 a.m. Creston Police arrested 27-year-old Dustin Boyd of San Angelo, TX for Public Intoxication. He was later released from the Union County Jail on $300 bond.

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WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2020

Trading Post

August 24th, 2020 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Would like to sell heavy duty swing set manufactured by Emmert Manufacturing Company — Audubon, Iowa.  Constructed with well pipe.  Has grease zerks for a smooth ride.  Babyseat and Trapeze included.  Asking $100.  Call 712-268-2739.

FREE: firewood. 712-323-4890.

FOR SALE:  19″ x 2″ x 19″ oak slice end table. Beautiful end table/plant stand. Hand crafted from oak. $75.  Call Tim at 712-249-9242.

WANTED: Anvil. 712-323-4890.

FOR SALE:  Ball automatic jam and jelly maker, used twice, it does the stirring for you.  Asking $49.95 (1/2 price).  Call 712-243-3021.

FOR SALE:  I have some Male Muscovy ducks for sale, $8.00 each.  Call 712-249-1904.  Need to bring a cage if you want some.

GARAGE SALE:  Friday, August 28th From 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday August 29th From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at 809 Linn St. in the Garage in back.  Like new Halloween and Christmas decor.  Lots of home decor.

FOR SALE:  a small, single-level house in immaculate condition.  Built in the early 1950’s, has new roof, new furnace, new windows, all appliance, central air conditioning.  Would be a great starter house or retirement house.  It is located in Exira but will have to be moved.  Asking $15,000.  Call 712-304-2587.

FREE:  I have a loaded pear tree.  Call 712-249-0233 if you’d like to stop by to pick pears before they go to waste.

WANTED:  a pair of tractor tire chains size 18.4-34.  Call 712-769-2486.

WANTED:  lids for smaller Ball canning jars.  Call 712-249-0900.  FOUND!

WANTED:  Experienced carpet layer for 1 story house. 249-6880.

WANTED:  I am interested in buying a used thickness planer and other power tools.  Call 712-246-1352.

FOR SALE:  2008 Chevy Impala,  157,000 miles, $2900.  Call 712-789-2618.  SOLD!

FOR SALE: Several different size shape and colored tree slice side tables. Asking $75 each. Call Tim at 712-249-9242.

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Red Oak woman arrested following dispute

News

August 24th, 2020 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports one arrest following a response to a dispute in Red Oak. Officers responded to the dispute call at 10:02 p.m. in the 200 block of West 3rd Street in Red Oak. After investigation 57-year-old Kathy Waggoner of Red Oak was arrested for Simple Assault. Waggoner was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.

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