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LORRAINE URQUHART, 96, of Stuart (Svcs. 10/22/2018)

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October 23rd, 2018 by Jim Field

LORRAINE URQUHART, 96, of Stuart died Monday, October 22nd at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. A Memorial service for LORRAINE URQUHART will be held on Friday, October 26th at 11:00am at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the South Oak Grove Cemetery in Stuart.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lorraine Urquhart Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com

Two Creston residents arrested after traffic stop in Adams County

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October 23rd, 2018 by admin

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two people from Creston on Tuesday morning following a traffic stop. The stop was conducted at 10:20am on a blue Jeep at the intersection of Highway 34 and Avenue of Industries. During the stop K9 Tracer was deployed and gave a positive response to the odor of narcotics coming from the vehicle. A marijuana pipe with marijuana inside of it was found in the vehicle. Deputies then arrested 56-year-old Julie Petro and 37-year-old Danny Petro of Creston for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Their bond was set at $1,300.

Body of missing boater located on Mississippi River

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October 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources said today (Tuesday), that on Thursday, October 18th at around 3-p.m., a 911 caller advised he located a body in the Mississippi River. The body was recovered from Sand Cut, just west of Jack Oak Road on the Wisconsin side of the river. The body was transported to the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny for an autopsy.

The autopsy confirmed the body is that of 56-year old John Roe, of Burlington, Wisconsin, and the cause of death to be drowning and manner classified as accidental. Searchers had begun to look for Roe on October 6th, after authorities received a report of a boat spinning in circles in the main channel north of the Cassville Ferry Landing.

Firefighters were able to ram the circling boat and pull the safety lanyard to stop the motor. Later, information was received that a 56 year old man from Burlington, Wisconsin was believed to be out boating by himself and went missing. Investigators believe the man likely fell out of the boat and was not wearing a personal floatation device.

1 injured in Mills County collision, Saturday

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October 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

In a delayed report, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office say a teenager was hurt in a collision that took place Saturday afternoon. Officials say at around 3:35-p.m., a 2004 Chevy driven by 30-year old Dylan Carter, of Silver City, was traveling north on U-S Highway 275, at about the same time a 1998 Ford driven by 17-year old Kaylee McGraw, of Tabor, was southbound.

When Carter became distracted, his vehicle crossed the center line of the road and struck the Ford. After the collision, Carter’s Chevy went out of control and crossed the center line, came back over and left the right side of the road. When McGraw’s car left the road, it struck a fence owned by Ron Dalton.

McGraw was injured and transported to the hospital by personal vehicle. Carter was subsequently arrested for OWI and Driving on the wrong side of a two-lane highway.

Meth, marijuana , paraphernalia & a weapon found during Mills County traffic stop

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October 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop by the Mills County K9 Unit on a vehicle traveling on Interstate 29 in Mills County, late Monday night, resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a weapon. The driver of the vehicle, 33-year old Troy Grindle, of Glenwood, was arrested for two-counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying weapons. His bond at the Mills County Jail was set at $3,300.

The Sheriff’s Office reports also:

  • 18-year old Phoebe Sue England, of Malvern, was arrested Monday afternoon for Contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding. Bond $600.
  • 31-year old Steven Royce Elliott, of Gillette, WY, was arrested Sunday morning for Public Intox. and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond $600.
  • 30-year old Dylan Gerald Carter, of Silver City, was arrested Saturday evening for OWI/1st offense, and driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway. Bond $1,000.
  • At around 12:50-a.m. Friday, 19-year old Sarah Jeanette Croson, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on a warrant out  of Page County for two counts of Forgery. She was also charged with Interference with official acts. Total bond amounts to $10,300.
  • Thursday afternoon, Mills County deputies arrested 18-year old Seth Matthew Noel, of Council Bluffs, for Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $1,300.
  • Ozzy Ray Hunter, of Red Oak, was arrested Thursday evening for Possession of a Controlled substance. Bond $1,000
  • And, 23-year old Timothy James Black, of Emerson, was arrested Thursday afternoon in Mills County, for Driving While Barred. Bond amounted to $2,000.

Bicyclist suffers critical injuries when struck by a car in Council Bluffs

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October 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A female on a bicycle suffered critical head injuries after being struck by a car late this (Tuesday) morning, in Council Bluffs. According to Bluffs Police, Emergency personnel were sent to Main and Kanesville at around 10:30-a.m. for a personal injury car vs. bicycle accident. An investigation determined the bicyclist was northbound on the sidewalk at the intersection.

North and southbound traffic had a green light. The driver of the vehicle, 19-year old Kathryn Anderson, of Council Bluffs, was southbound from West Washington turning east onto Kanesville Blvd.

As Anderson made her turn, she failed to see the bicyclist crossing the roadway. Anderson struck the bicycle, causing the bicyclist to strike the windshield of the vehicle. The bicyclist was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for treatment of their critical injuries. As of early this afternoon, authorities had not positively identified the bicyclist. Her information will be released at a later time.

The incident remains under investigation by the Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit.

CHRISTINA HALEY, 35, of Atlantic (formerly of Arkansas)

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October 23rd, 2018 by Jim Field

CHRISTINA HALEY, 35, of Atlantic (formerly of Arkansas) died Saturday, October 20th at her home.  Cremation has taken place and no local services for CHRISTINA HALEY are planned.  Roland Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Condolences may be left online at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Atlantic Police report two arrests Tuesday

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October 23rd, 2018 by admin

The Atlantic Police Department reports two arrests on Tuesday.

Officers arrested 40-year-old Robert Atkinson of Adair for Possession of Controlled Substance (Meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. Atkinson was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

Atlantic Police also report the arrest of 32-year-old Tony Mack of Atlantic for Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. Mack was taken into custody and booked in to the Cass County Jail.

DUANE McFADDEN, 78, of Urbandale (Formerly of Atlantic) (Svcs. 10/28/18)

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October 23rd, 2018 by admin

DUANE McFADDEN, 78, of Urbandale (Formerly of Atlantic) died Monday, October 22nd at his home in Urbandale. Funeral services for DUANE McFADDEN will be held 2:30-p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28th, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation with his family is from 4-until 6-p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27th, at funeral home.; Online condolences may be left at www.RolandFuneralService.com

Burial following lunch at the Cass County Community Center, will take place at the Noble Center Cemetery near Lyman.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation to the Cass County Fair.

DUANE McFADDEN is survived by:

His wife – Karen, of Urbandale.

His sons – Tom (Greta) McFadden, of Mingo, and James (Valarie) McFadden, of West Des Moines.

His daughter – Michelle (David) Cook, of Urbandale.

His sister – Cheryl (Larry) Kinen, of Papillion, NE.

and 10 grandchildren.

LOWELL DUANE YOUNG, 87, of Avoca (Graveside Svcs. 10/26/18)

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October 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

LOWELL DUANE YOUNG, 87, of Avoca, died Monday, Oct. 22nd, at Avoca Specialty Care. Graveside services with Military Rites for LOWELL YOUNG will be held 1-p.m. Friday, Oct. 26th, at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Prescott. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

LOWELL DUANE YOUNG is survived by:

His special friends – Jerry (Joyce) Mez and Rex (Paula) Eichelberger, all of Avoca, and Clifford (Lucille) Speed, of Davenport.

His niece – Linda (Doug) Simpson, of Red Oak

His nephew – Ronald (Nancy) Osmond, of Lincoln, NE.