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Red Oak man arrested for trespassing

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A Red Oak man repeatedly in trouble with the law was arrested again early this (Tuesday) morning on a Trespass charge. 53-year old David Lawrence Howe was taken into custody around 3:20-a.m. and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held on $300 bond.

Howe was previously arrested Sept. 27th for Public Intoxication, and on July 19th for OWI.

Stanton man arrested Monday night for domestic assault

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County report a Stanton man was arrested Monday night on an assault charge. 47-year old Michael William Arterburn was taken into custody at around 8:05-p.m. following an incident in the 2500 block of 190th Street, north of Stanton. Arterburn was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held without bond (pending an appearance before a magistrate), on a charge of Serious Domestic Assault.

Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., Oct. 6th 2015

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad says he doesn’t have the power to cut taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood in Iowa. Some Republicans are targeting the group because of videos released by an anti-abortion group. But Branstad says no state dollars are paying for abortions.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s dominant health insurer has agreed to start selling policies that will qualify for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield announced Monday that plans will be available for 2017. As a result, moderate-income Iowa residents were not able to choose Wellmark insurance if they wanted to purchase policies that qualified for new federal subsidies to help pay their premiums.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds have announced an initiative to increase skilled labor in Iowa, but it’s unclear how much the plan would cost or how it would be funded. Branstad and Reynolds said Monday the Future Ready Iowa plan aims to increase the number of Iowans with two-year and four-year degrees, as well as apprenticeships and other certifications. The new initiative seeks to have 70 percent of Iowans with that extra education and training by 2025. Details about how much the initiative would cost were not released.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Dubuque are investigating the death of a man who was found in the rear of a home with gunshot wounds. The person was found behind a home around 11 p.m. Sunday. Dubuque Police Lt. Scott Baxter says the shooting was not a random act of violence, and authorities suspect the victim and shooter knew each other.

 

Clarinda Academy teens found just hours after their escape, Friday

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Two male teenagers who escaped the Clarinda Academy last Friday morning were found later that same evening about three-quarters of a mile north of facility for troubled youth. According to Clarinda Police Chief Kieth Brothers, the teens, one black, the other white, left the residential foster care facility at around 11-a.m. Friday. Brothers said they believe the boys laid low in a cornfield until sunset while authorities searched for them.

The teens, one from Exira, the other from Kansas City, MO., were later found near 16th and Nishna Streets. The unidentified students were set to appear in juvenile court following their escapade, but will not face any additional charges.

The Clarinda Academy provides residential treatment programs and shelter care to as many as 250 at-risk and delinquent male and female youth, from several states.

Clarinda woman dies in two-vehicle crash near Shambaugh, Monday

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A collision between a pickup and a car Monday afternoon near Shambaugh, in Page County, has claimed the life of a Clarinda woman. The Iowa State Patrol reports 52-year old Joanne Lynne Goudie, who was not wearing her seat belt, died, when her 1999 Buick Lesabre was hit broadside in the intersection of 265th Street and  Highway 71, by a 2014 Dodge 3500 pickup truck.

The driver of the truck, 50-year old Toby D. Holloman, of Soloman, Kansas, who was wearing his seat belt, was transported by Clarinda EMS to the Clarinda Regional Hospital. The Patrol says Goudie’s car was traveling west on 265th Street just before 5-p.m.,when it was hit by the pickup as it was headed south on the Highway.

Clarinda Fire and EMS along with Page County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted at the scene.

(Update) OR man & Cass County woman injured in crash

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October 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol has updated information about a crash that occurred west of Atlantic Monday morning. Authorities say two people, a man from Oregon and a woman from Griswold were injured in the crash that happened at the intersection of Highway 6 (Whitepole Road) the Lewis Road (M-56) at around 10:45-a.m.

The accident happened when according to witnesses, a 2007 Audi driven by 28-year old Joseph Allen Williams, of Lake Oswego, OR., blew through a stop sign as he was heading north on the Lewis Road. His car collided with a westbound 2008 VW Jetta driven by 65-year old Deborah Jane Weaver, of Griswold. Both vehicles ended up in the north ditch.

Both drivers were transported by Griswold Fire to the Cass County Memorial Hospital. Williams, who was not wearing a seat belt, was later flown to Iowa Methodist in Des Moines, while Weaver, who was wearing her seat belt, was flown to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She reportedly was being treated for a broken pelvis, several broken ribs, and other injuries. Family members said Williams was doing ok, but they didn’t indicate the extent of his injuries.

Healthy U session Oct. 22nd deals w/Medicines

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October 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

October is National “Talk About Your Medicines” Month, as promoted by the National Council on Patient Information and Education. As part of this national effort to “talk about your medicines,” Cass County Memorial Hospital pharmacists, Crystal Starlin and Sara Arnold will be presenting at the October 22nd session of Healthy U.

Starlin says “Medications are a powerful healthcare tool. It is important that patients talk about medications with their healthcare team to ensure they are using them safely and effectively.”

The session will be held at Noon on Thursday, October 22nd, in CCMH Conference Room 2. Healthy U is a free educational series offered by Cass County Health System that focuses on a different health topic each month. Attendees receive a healthy sack lunch in addition to an educational program presented by medical professionals. Future topics will include nutrition and diabetes, mental illness, and joint health.

For more information, or to make a reservation for the October 22nd Healthy U, call 712-243-7479.

CCMH Pharmacists Crystal Starlin, Pharm-D (left), and Sara Arnold, Pharm-D,  will present the October 22nd Healthy U session, "Talk About Your Medicines."

CCMH Pharmacists Crystal
Starlin, Pharm-D (left), and Sara Arnold, Pharm-D, will present the October 22nd Healthy U session, “Talk About Your Medicines.”

The “Hunters of the Wild” Halloween Hike

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October 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Conservation Board invites you to enjoy the 23rd biannual Halloween Hike, on Saturday, October 24th, as you follow a trail where your “Hunt in the Wild” will start. The event begins at 7:00 p.m., with small groups departing from the Camblin Addition of Sunnyside Park every ten minutes.

Kids twelve and under are encouraged to arrive early to get their faces painted. The last group will depart at 8:10 p.m. and all hikers are welcome to enjoy free tasty treats and warm drinks after their hike. It is NOT the intent of the staff to scare or frighten anyone, but rather to educate and entertain people of all ages.images

Pre-registration is required for this FREE event, so call 712-769-2372 or email lkanning@casscoia.us to make your reservations. If you leave a message please leave name, phone number, how many is in your group and what time you wish to depart on the hike.

The Conservation Dept. is also looking for volunteers to help make the event a success. The hike is sponsored by the Cass County Conservation Board.

Trumpeter Swan Contest time in Cass County

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October 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

It’s that time of year for the Cass County Conservation Board to ask you…”When do you think the first Trumpeter Swan will arrive at the Schildberg Quarry?” You can call in your prediction (by November 11th) to the Conservation Board at 712-769-2372, leave a message and return phone number if the staff are not in.

Duplicate dates will not be allowed. For example, if a caller predicts November 25th, no one else will be allowed to predict that arrival date. Again, you can call anytime until November 11th to make your prediction. One prediction per family, please. The sponsors of thw contest will determine the official arrival of the swans. The winner will receive a Trumpeter Swan 8×10 print from the Cass County Conservation Board.

The contest is for Cass County residents only. swan

Trumpeter Swans have visited the Schildberg Quarry for, at least, seventeen out of the last eighteen winters. Arrival and departure dates of the swans have been as follows:
1997/1998 December 18 – January 2
1998/1999 Nothing on record
1999/2000 December 25 – February 15
2000/2001 November 23 – March 6
2001/2002 December 25 – February 24
2002/2003 November 23 – March 15
2003/2004 November 26 – March 21
2004/2005 November 25 – March 18
2005/2006 November 17 – March 5
2006/2007 October 30 – March 9
2007/2008 November 22- February 14
2008/2009 November 18- March 12
2009-2010 November 19 – January 5
2010-2011 November 5 – February 10
2011/2012 November 17 – February 21
2012/2013 November 24– March 4
2013/2014 November 12- April 7
2014/2015 November 11- April 6

Mills County Sheriff’s report, 10/5/15

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October 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office Monday (today) released their report on recent arrests. Officials said 39-year old Gabriel Aaron Dabney, of Pacific Junction, was arrested Friday for Public Intoxication and Interference with Official Acts. Bond was set at $600. And, 31-year old James Fredrick McClellan, of Glenwood, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury, and Child Endangerment. His bond was set at $6,000.

Deputies in Mills County arrested 42-year old Reynel Nava of Omaha, on Saturday, for OWI/1st offense. Bond was established at $1,000. That same day, 42-year old Hurl Luther Beechum, III, of Urbandale, was arrested on a Warrant for Intimidation with Dangerous Weapon, Going Armed with Intent, Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury, and Assault use/Display of Weapon. Beechum was later released on $10,000 bond.

(Noon News)