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Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, Sept. 17 2018

News

September 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa authorities are investigating a fatal police shooting in the Des Moines suburb of Ankeny. The Des Moines Register reports Ankeny Police Lt. Brian Kroska says an officer fatally shot a man suspected of robbing a Hy-Vee gas station Saturday after he pointed a handgun at the officer.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is going to Iowa this week to try to get fellow Democrats fired up ahead of November’s elections. The Washington Post reports that McAuliffe plans to visit Des Moines on Tuesday. In a written statement, McAuliffe said Democrats can’t afford “to sit on the sidelines when the heart and soul of our country is on the line.”

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A man previously arrested on suspicion of participating in a robbery that led to the stabbing death at a Council Bluffs homeless shelter has now been charged with first-degree murder in the case. Council Bluffs police say 20-year-old James Michael McCauley was served with a warrant for the upgraded charge on Thursday for the March death of 44-year-old Lee Johnson. McCauley was served at the Pottawattamie County Jail, where he was being held on the robbery charge.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A jury has convicted a Des Moines man of first-degree murder and burglary in the shooting death last year of his estranged wife. The Des Moines Register reports that 51-year-old Harold Dudley was found guilty Friday in the June 2017 death of 36-year-old Mary Dudley, of Des Moines. Prosecutors showed videos that captured Harold Dudley peering around a corner at his wife’s apartment holding a handgun before he kicked in her door and fired six times.

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Area school boards to elect new officers, Monday

News

September 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A handful of area school district Boards of Education will meet Monday evening during regular sessions. In each case, they will elect a Board President, Vice-President and set other administrative matters for the 2018-19 School Year.

In Griswold, the Board meets at 5:30-p.m. and will hear updates on construction projects, hold the second-reading of Board Policies, and act on approving a Gym Floor Maintenance Contract, as well as take possible action with regard to student activity passes.

The Exira/EHK School Board meeting gets underway a 6-p.m. Monday, and includes discussion/possible action on: Personnel Hires, Transfers/Resignations, etc.; the repair or replacement of a skylight in the Commons Area, among other matters.

The CAM School Board meets at 6:30-p.m., and is set to discuss/act on: Facility Projects; Resignations/contracts and several administrative matters.

And, the Audubon School Board will discuss and/or act on: The appointment of a Truancy Officer; Administrative Early Retirement and Future Administrative needs. Their meeting begins at 7-p.m.

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Atlantic Parks & Rec Board to accept resignation of Parks Foreman

News

September 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors will meet Monday evening in the City Council’s Chambers at City Hall. Parks and Rec Director Seth Staashelm will report to the Board on the resignation of Park Foreman Ron Flory, who was hired for the position in July. He’ll also talk about the Healthiest Walk at Schildberg Park on Oct. 6th, and provide an update on the Schildberg Campground, and well as the Fall Turf Maintenance Plan. Other updates include those pertaining to the West Playground at the Schildberg Park, Sunnyside Park entrance sign, and an update on the Nishna Park.

The Board will act on a Park Shelter Reservation Proposal, also. Their meeting begins 5:15-p.m., Monday.

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Mahomes throws 6 TDs, Chiefs hold off Steelers 42-37

Sports

September 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes tied a franchise record with six touchdown passes and the Kansas City Chiefs put on an impressive offensive display in a 42-37 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The 22-year-old Mahomes finished 23 of 28 for 326 yards in his third career start as the Chiefs (2-0) won in Pittsburgh for the first time since 1986. Mahomes has 10 touchdown passes through two weeks, the most ever by a quarterback through two games in NFL history. Trevor Kelce caught seven passes for 109 yards and two scores. Tyreek Hill, Chris Conley, Kareem Hunt and Demarcus Robinson also hauled in touchdown passes as the Chiefs recovered in the second half after blowing an early 21-point lead.

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger shook off an achy right elbow that limited him in practice during the week, completing 39 of 60 passes for 452 yards and three touchdowns. The 36-year-old also leapt into the end zone for a 3-yard score with 1:59 to go that got the Steelers (0-1-1) within five. Rather than attempt an onside kick, Pittsburgh sent it deep. Two runs by Hunt gave Kansas City a big first down and Steelers linebacker Tyler Matakevich was flagged for roughing the punter as the Chiefs ended a six-game losing streak in Pittsburgh.

It might be the first of several turnarounds by the Chiefs, who made the surprising decision trade away veteran Alex Smith in the offseason and place the franchise in the hands of untested but strong-armed Mahomes. So far, so very, very good. A week after throwing for four scores in a victory over the Chargers, Mahomes picked up right where he left off. He needed just 13 minutes to toss three touchdowns as the Chiefs built a quick 21-0 lead, the last one a flip in the flat to Hunt in which the running back walked through a tackle by rookie safety Terrell Edmunds and into the end zone.

The six touchdown passes by Mahomes tied the most ever allowed by the Steelers in franchise history. Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Jim Kelly threw six against Pittsburgh in 1991. … Pittsburgh tight end Jesse James set a career-high with 138 yards receiving. … Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown caught nine passes for 67 yards, becoming the fastest player in NFL history to cross the 750-career reception total (117 games). … Roethlisberger moved past John Elway and into seventh for career passing yards. … The Chiefs scored six touchdowns and had just 27:49 time of possession. Their longest scoring drive lasted just 3:57. … Mahomes’ six scores tied Len Dawson’s franchise mark set in 1964 against Denver when the Chiefs played in the American Football League.
INJURIES:
Chiefs: Get well Eric Berry. The veteran safety remains out with a sore heel and Kansas City’s defensive backfield hasn’t exactly stepped up in his absence. The Chiefs have allowed 870 yards in the air through two games. Part of the blame — if that’s the word — can be placed on opponents playing catch-up after getting buried early by Mahomes and company.
UP NEXT:
Chiefs: Welcome San Francisco to Arrowhead Stadium in their 2018 home opener next Sunday.

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GLENN OHMS, 86, of Atlantic (Svcs. 09/22/2018)

Obituaries

September 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

GLENN OHMS, 86, of Atlantic, died Sunday, Sept. 16th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Funeral services for GLENN OHMS will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, September 22nd, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

An open visitation will take place at the funeral home from 8-a.m. until 5:30-p.m. Friday, Sept. 21st.; Visitation with family will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, on Saturday, one-hour prior to the service (or, beginning at 9:30-a.m.); Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery with military honors by the Atlantic Color Guard.

Memorials may be sent to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Heritage House.

GLENN OHMS is survived by:

His wife: Joan.

His daughters: Janelle (John) Rohrbaugh of Fort Collins, CO. Brenda (Ron) Ruenholl of Blair, NE.

His brothers – Dean, and Max.

His sisters – Marie, and Donna “Nicky”

4 Grandchildren, and his brother- and sisters-in law.

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ARLISS MAE BUTTLER, 85, of Guthrie Center (Memorial Svcs. 9/29/18)

Obituaries

September 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

ARLISS MAE BUTTLER, 85, of Guthrie Center, died Sept. 12th, at the Guthrie County Hospital. Memorial services for ARLISS MAE BUTTLER will be held 10-a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29th, at the 1st Christian Church in Guthrie Center. Twigg Funeral Home in Guthrie Center has the arrangements.

Inurnment at the Union Cemetery in Guthrie Center, will take place immediately following the memorial services.

ARLISS MAE BUTTLER is survived by:

Her husband – Kenneth “June” Buttler.

Her son – Rick (Martha) Buttler, of Guthrie Center.

Her daughter – Lela (Dean) Ford, of Knoxville, TN.

5 Grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. 

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Police fatally shoot robbery suspect in Des Moines suburb

News

September 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa authorities are investigating a fatal police shooting in the Des Moines suburb of Ankeny. The Des Moines Register reports Ankeny Police Lt. Brian Kroska says an officer fatally shot a man suspected of robbing a Hy-Vee gas station Saturday after he pointed a handgun at the officer.

Kroska says officers responded to the robbery call around 4:30 Saturday afternoon and found the suspect a couple blocks away near another gas station. That’s when the suspect pointed the gun.

Police didn’t immediately release the identities of either the suspect or the officer.
The officer will remain on paid leave while the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation reviews the shooting.

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High School Volleyball Tournament Recap 09/15/2018

Sports

September 16th, 2018 by admin

ACGC Tournament

Black Pool

ACGC 28-21-21 Coon Rapids-Bayard 30-12-18
Glidden-Ralston 22-20 Coon Rapids-Bayard 20-17
Underwood 21-21 Coon Rapids-Bayard 10-15
ACGC 21-20-15 Glidden-Ralston 9-22-5
Underwood 21-21 Glidden-Ralston 7-16
Underwood 22-21 ACGC 20-12

Gold Pool

Audubon 23-21-15 Colfax-Mingo 25-9-9
Audubon 21-21 Exira/EHK 6-8
Audubon 18-21-15 West Central Valley 21-18-4
Colfax-Mingo 21-21 Exira/EHK 17-14
West Central Valley 12-21-15 Exira/EHK 21-19-12

Bracket Play

7th Place: Coon Rapids-Bayard 25-25 Exira/EHK 14-15
5th Place: Glidden-Ralston 25-25 Colfax-Mingo 14-15
Semifinal: Underwood 21-21 West Central Valley 13-10
Semifinal: ACGC 21-21 Audubon 9-15
3rd Place: West Central Valley 21-21 Audubon 6-18
Championship: Underwood 21-21 ACGC 14-18

Carroll Tournament

North Pool

Humboldt 21-21 Ar-We-Va 10-10
South Central Calhoun 14-21-15 Ar-We-Va 21-12-10
Ar-We-Va 22-21 Storm Lake 20-19

South Pool

Carroll 21-21 IKM-Manning 16-15|
IKM-Manning 21-19-15 Newell-Fonda 19-21-9
IKM-Manning 21-21 Paton-Churdan 17-15
Carroll 21-21 Paton-Churdan 11-6
Newell-Fonda 22-21 Paton-Churdan 20-13

Bracket Play

Humboldt 21-21 IKM-Manning 7-11

Fort Dodge Tournament

Lewis Central 22-21 Des Moines Christian 20-16
Lewis Central 21-21 Fort Dodge 6-17
Lewis Central 21-21 Ridge View 13-15
Lewis Central 21-21 Sioux City West 9-10

Championship

Des Moines Christian 21-21 Lewis Central 15-18

Melcher-Dallas Tournament

Nodaway Valley def. Melcher-Dallas
Nodaway Valley def. Mormon Trail
Seymour 21-15-15 Nodaway Valley 19-21-10
Melcher-Dallas Mormon Trail
Seymour 21-21 Melcher-Dallas 16-9
Seymour 21-21 Mormon Trail 11-8

Mount Ayr Tournament

Black Pool

Mount Ayr 21-21 Interstate 35 14-8
Lamoni 14-21-15 Mount Ayr 21-19-12
Winterset 21-21 Mount Ayr 19-17
Lamoni def. Interstate 35
Winterset 21-21 Lamoni 19-18

Red Pool

Shenandoah 21-21 Martensdale-St. Marys 7-4
Shenandoah 11-21-16 East Mills 21-19-14
Shenandoah 21-21 Wayne 8-8
East Mills 21-22 Martensdale-St. Marys 13-20
East Mills 21-21 Wayne 11-6
Martensdale-St. Marys 22-21 Wayne 20-19

Bracket Play

Semifinal: Shenandoah 25-25 Lamoni 12-20
Semifinal: Winterset 25-25 East Mills 17-23
3rd Place: East Mills 25-25 Lamoni 19-12
Championship: Shenandoah 32-23-15 Winterset 30-25-6

Red Oak Tournament (at Glenwood)

Pool A

Tri-Center 21-21 Creston 10-15
Tri-Center 21-22 Red Oak 12-20
Red Oak 21-21 Creston 11-14

Pool B

Treynor 21-24 Harlan 17-22
Sidney 21-21 Harlan 10-12
Sidney 21-21-15 Treynor 10-23-13

Pool C

Abraham Lincoln 21-22 Clarinda 15-20
|Abraham Lincoln 21-17-16 Mount Vernon 17-21-14
Mount Vernon 21-21 Clarinda 19-17

REPOOL

Pool A

Tri-Center 21-12-15 Mount Vernon 19-21-13
Tri-Center 21-21 Harlan 17-8
Mount Vernon 21-21 Harlan 12-14

Pool B

Sidney 12-21-15 Red Oak 21-18-4
Sidney 21-21 Clarinda 13-11
Red Oak 21-26 Clarinda 12-24

Pool C

Abraham Lincoln 21-21 Treynor 15-16
Abraham Lincoln 21-21 Creston 10-15
Treynor 21-21 Creston 12-10

REPOOL AGAIN

Gold Pool

Abraham Lincoln 21-29 Tri-Center 15-27
Sidney 21-19-18 Tri-Center 16-21-16
Sidney 21-20-15 Abraham Lincoln 9-22-7

Silver Pool

Mount Vernon 18-21-15 Treynor 21-16-11
Red Oak 21-24 Treynor 10-22
Red Oak 21-21 Mount Vernon 17-13

Bronze Pool

Harlan 17-21-15 Clarinda 21-17-11
Clarinda 15-21-15 Creston 21-13-13
Harlan 21-21 Creston 18-17

West Harrison Tournament

Missouri Valley 21-13-17 AHSTW, Avoca 18-21-15
AHSTW 21-21 Thomas Jefferson 12-19
AHSTW 21-21 West Harrison 17-6
AHSTW 21-21 Whiting 3-6
AHSTW 21-21 Woodbine 19-9
Missouri Valley 21-21 Thomas Jefferson 19-18
Missouri Valley 28-21 West Harrison 26-17
Missouri Valley 21-21 Whiting 3-9
Missouri Valley 21-21 Woodbine 13-9
Thomas Jefferson 21-21 West Harrison 16-8
Thomas Jefferson 21-21 Whiting 3-12
Thomas Jefferson 21-21 Woodbine 11-14
West Harrison 21-17-15 Whiting 15-21-10
Woodbine 21-21 West Harrison 17-17
Woodbine 21-21 Whiting 10-16

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Red Oak man arrested on Theft warrant Saturday afternoon

News

September 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak say a man was arrested at around 4-p.m. Saturday, on a Theft charge. 31-year old Benjamin William Hrabik, of Red Oak, was taken into custody on a warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree. He was arrested in the 300 block of E. Oak Street and held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 cash bond.

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AARON WIDROWICZ, 66, of Atlantic (Private graveside svcs. 9/17/18)

Obituaries

September 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

AARON WIDROWICZ, 66, of Atlantic, died Friday, Sept. 14th, at Atlantic Specialty Care. Visitation for AARON WIDROWICZ, with the family present, is on Monday, Sept. 17th, from 4-until 7-p.m., at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Avoca.

Private graveside services will be held 11-a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18th, at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

AARON WIDROWICZ is survived by:

His son – Noah (Allison) Widrowcz, of Atlantic.

His brother – Tyson Matthew Widrowicz, of Sioux City.

and one grandson.

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