EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – Austin Phyfe had 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the floor and Northern Iowa cruised past Evansville 80-68. Phyfe added three steals for the Panthers (19-3, 8-2 Missouri Valley Conference). K.J. Riley, Sam Cunliffe and Evan Kuhlman all scored 14 to pace the Purple Aces (9-14, 0-10), who have now lost 10 games in a row _ all in conference play.
Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Public Safety report that at around 9:40-p.m. Friday (1/31), the Monona County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a shooting that occurred in Mapleton. Emergency personnel responding to the call located a deceased male subject at the scene. The victim and witnesses at the scene are minors, and their names are not being released at this time. Authorities say there is no threat to the public.
The shooting is being investigated by the Mapleton Police Department, Monona County Sheriff’s Department, Monona County Attorney’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are not releasing additional details at this time.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two Des Moines police officers have been placed on standard paid leave following the officer-involved shooting of a man police say threatened a woman, then violently attacked responding officers. Police say in a news release that the shooting happened early Friday morning after officers were called to an apartment complex and encountered the 34-year-old suspect.
Police say when officers tried to arrest him, he became violent. Police say Officer Charlie Negrete, a 32-year veteran, fired his gun, seriously wounding the suspect, who remained hospitalized Saturday. Negrete and another officer, 30-year veteran Alycia Peterson, are now both on leave. The suspect’s name has not been released.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police are searching for a man they want to question in a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a 71-year-old woman. Police say the crash happened Thursday night. First responders arrived to find Stephanie Markert in the roadway suffering from serious injuries. Police say she remained hospitalized Saturday in critical condition.
Witnesses told police Markert had been hit by an SUV that fled the scene and was abandoned a short distance down the street. Witnesses said a man got out of the SUV and into a minivan, then drove away. Police have issued a material witness warrant for 41-year-old Isaias Flores-Morales of Des Moines.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was injured during a rollover accident Friday, near the Adams/Taylor County line. Authorities say 31-year old Sean Sullivan, of Houston, Texas, was southbound on Highway 148 in a Chevy Silverado 1500, when for unknown reasons his vehicle left the roadway and rolled in the east ditch.
Sullivan was transported to CHI Health Corning by Adams County EMS with non-life threatening injuries. Taylor County was assisted on scene by Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Corning Fire Department, and Adams County EMS.
The accident remains under investigation.
Get ready to welcome spring by attending the Cass County Master Gardeners’ 2020 Spring Garden Seminar, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Cass County Community Center. This year’s event, focused on “Garden Inspiration Old & New,” is a half day seminar designed to provide inspiration for discovering what’s new in the garden and appreciation for the heirlooms that continue to delight gardeners. Master Gardeners are encouraging attendees to register early as space is limited and the deadline for registration is March 1st.
The event will feature two main guest speakers. Kathy Johnson, owner of local business “Flowers For You” will kick off the morning with a presentation on growing your own cut flowers. Kathy will share her knowledge of floral design and tips for selecting and growing flowers for your own bouquets.
The second speaker is Cody Egan from Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa. Cody will teach attendees about heirloom plants and how to preserve them. Cody believes heirloom seeds have the ability to reconnect us to a specific time and place, a certain soil and season during which that seed, and the memories associated with it, were grown.
In addition to the guest speakers, the seminar will feature 60 minutes of “lightning learning” where attendees will have the opportunity to rotate between short presentations on topics such as Hostas, Small Space Gardening, Soil Testing, Propagating Succulents, and What’s New at the Garden Center, with more topics still to be added.
“Garden Inspiration Old and New” will be held at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Registration and a light continental breakfast for the March 7th event begins at 8:30-a.m. The program begins at 9-a.m., and will conclude by 12:30-p.m. Attendees will be provided ideas and coupons to spend the afternoon lunching and exploring in the Atlantic area.
Cost for the seminar, including continental breakfast, materials and refreshments is $20. A schedule and registration form are available at the Cass County Extension office, or online at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass. Previous Garden Seminar, attendees with a current address on record will also receive a brochure with registration form in the mail. Questions can be directed to Kate Olson at 712-243-1132, or by email at keolson@iastate.edu.
Mark your calendars, register by March 1st and plan to join the Cass County Master Gardeners for the 2020 Spring Garden Seminar, “Garden Inspiration Old and New” on Saturday, March 7th!
The Cass County Board of Supervisors met twice this past week in their Boardroom at the Courthouse in Atlantic. Auditor Dale Sundermen reports during the Jan. 28th meeting, Veteran Affairs Executive Director Mitch Holmes gave report of 2nd quarter FY20 activity. Holmes said during the quarter, 182 veterans were assisted in the form of Federal VA benefits and/or local general assistance. In other business, the Board voted to approve an application for a Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales privilege of Hansen Valley Oil (at 64977 Boston Road).
On Friday, January 31st, the Supervisors adopted a Resolution setting the date/time/place for a public hearing on the plans, specifications, costs estimates and form of contract, for the Cold Springs Park Paving Project. The Resolution states the following:
“WHEREAS, Cass County has concluded that roadway at Cold Springs Park requires
improvement; and WHEREAS, the plans, specifications, cost estimations and form of
contract have been completed; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of this paving project
makes this a public improvement project and not a maintenance project; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing is needed before said plans, specifications, cost estimations
and form of contract may be approved.”
The Resolution set a public hearing on the matter for 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The Supervisors’ next meeting is a Work Session set for 9-a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4th, to work on the FY 2020-21 Cass County Budget.
Atlantic senior Cale Roller announced on Friday night that he has committed to continue his academic and football career at Morningside College. Roller made his announcement via social media on Friday.
Roller has been a stalwart along the offensive and defensive lines for Atlantic throughout his career. He has also is in the midst of a strong season on the mat at heavyweight for the Atlantic-CAM squad.
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