A traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 34 and Orange Avenue, in Adams County, resulted in three arrests, Monday night. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports Evan Skelton and James Cox, both of Corning, along with Jeremy Daye, of Bedford, were placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Audubon Police Chief Matt Starmer reports a teenager is in custody on a felony charge after allegedly making a threat toward the Audubon High School, Monday. Starmer says the Audubon Police Department was notified a little after 4-p.m., about an incident in which a female juvenile made threats towards the safety of students and staff at the Audubon Community High School. The Audubon Police Department conducted an immediate investigation, verified the witness statements and deemed them as a serious threat.
Based on the investigation, Starmer says a 16-year old former student was arrested and charged with Threats of Terrorism, which is a Class D Felony. The teen was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs where she will be held until her court appearance.
The Audubon Police Department and the Audubon Community School wants to reassure the public, the students and the staff, that this is an isolated incident and there is no longer a threat to their safety. There will be a police presence at the Audubon High School this (Tuesday) morning if students, parents or staff have questions or concerns.
The Audubon Police Department and the Audubon Community School greatly appreciates the witnesses for speaking up when the threat was made. The Audubon Police Department takes any threat to the safety of our students, staff, and public very seriously.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have released one of their career sack leaders, Tamba Hali, and veteran stalwart of their secondary, Ron Parker, moves designed to help Kansas City get younger on defense and have some financial freedom for the start of free agency.
The Chiefs parted ways with longtime linebacker Hali on Monday. The move was hardly a surprise given his decreased production. Safety Parker, who had missed just one game over the past four seasons and provided some stability when Eric Berry was injured last season, also was waived.
Hali was due a base salary of $5,750,000 this season with a salary cap hit of more than $9 million, and his release will only cost them about $1.7 million in dead money. Parker’s release saves about $5.3 million against the salary cap. “I thank the greatest fans in the world #ChiefsKingdom for 12 incredible years,” Hali posted on Twitter. “I also want to thank the @Chiefs organization for believing in me from the beginning. All the support during my career in Kansas City has been overwhelming and KC will always be special to me.”
The Chiefs were strapped for cash heading into the offseason, necessitating moves on several fronts. They’ve already voided the contract of linebacker Derrick Johnson, their career tackles leader, to save about $8 million, and released cornerback Darrelle Revis to save $4.5 million. They’ll save some more when the new league year begins Wednesday. That’s when the trade of Alex Smith, which his salary cap number of $17 million, to the Redskins for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a draft pick, becomes official. The Chiefs will also save a bit of money when their trade of cornerback Marcus Peters to the Rams for two more draft picks becomes official.
The Chiefs only rolled over about $2.6 million in salary cap space from last season, so freeing up space to address their leaky defense — and perhaps help new quarterback Patrick Mahomes II with some offensive weapons — was of paramount importance for new general manager Brett Veach. “You look at every situation and every position group and if it makes sense from a structural standpoint, a schematic standpoint and also a cap standpoint,” Veach said during last week’s scouting combine in Indianapolis. “And it really is just the schematic standpoint and the cap standpoint along with the age, and if you get all those things pointing in the right direction, you go that route.”
Make no mistake: The Chiefs had aged considerably on defense the past couple of years, especially in the linebacker corps, where Johnson and Hali had been the foundation for years. Hali was the 20th overall pick in the 2006 draft out of Penn State, started every game as a rookie and never really looked back. He became a fan-favorite and went to five consecutive Pro Bowls beginning with the 2011 season, when he had 12 sacks and forced four fumbles.
He combined to add 20 more sacks over the next couple seasons, but the decline soon began for the 34-year-old pass rusher. He started just two of 16 games during the 2016 season, when knee pain caught up to him, and only appeared in five games last season after beginning the year on the PUP list. When asked in January what his plans were for the future, Hali acknowledged he was “leaning more toward” retirement but wanted to leave the door open to returning for another season.
He has plenty of interests away from football, including a hip-hop recording company.
“Tamba has been a tremendous ambassador for our organization, both on and off the playing field,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said. “His incredible work ethic and passion for the game helped make him one of the most successful pass rushers in franchise history. Tamba will always be a part of the Chiefs family, and we sincerely appreciate his contributions to the Chiefs and the Kansas City community over the last 12 seasons.”
The 30-year-old Parker should have plenty of suitors in free agency. He made 279 tackles, seven sacks and picked off nine passes after finally getting his break with Kansas City. “It was great playing in front of the fans in Arrowhead and with some of the best teammates,” he said on Twitter. “Now it’s time for me to move on. I look forward to this new journey and chapter.” Parker’s age combined with his cost for next season ultimately forced his release.
“It’s kind of today’s world in the NFL,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said during the combine, when asked about their desire to get younger. “Guys change teams and move. We think we have some good young players and feel comfortable with them.”
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Trump administration is withdrawing a federal rule that would have required organic meat and egg producers to abide by stricter animal welfare standards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it has withdrawn the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule published in January 2017 by former President Barack Obama’s administration.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Republican majority leader of the Iowa Senate resigned Monday after a website published video showing the married lawmaker kissing a statehouse lobbyist. Sen. Bill Dix submitted a one-sentence resignation letter several hours after the liberal website Iowa Starting Line published its report about the Shell Rock Republican. Dix did not comment on the circumstances surrounding his resignation as majority leader and as state senator.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Officials say about 40 jobs will be lost with the closing of a Goldman Sachs call center in Cedar Rapids. Station KCRG reports that Goldman Sachs spokesman Andrew Williams confirmed the company is consolidating the work at its Salt Lake City operation. He also says the Cedar Rapids workers will be able to transfer to the Utah office.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The state says Iowa’s unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent in January. Iowa Workforce Development said in a news release Monday that the December rate of 2.9 percent was revised upward from the preliminary rate of 2.8 percent reported Jan. 23. Iowa’s unemployment rate compares to a 4.1 percent national rate. The department says Iowa gained 900 jobs in January.
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A central Iowa woman is launching an internet-based program called “Look, Cook and Eat.” “It is an online digital resource designed to help people with intellectual disabilities learn to cook and be more independent in the kitchen,” according to Sue Hoss, of Des Moines.
For 30-dollars a year, subscribers can access dozens of recipes with very detailed, visual instructions geared especially for people with intellectual disabilities. “They’re very good at computers and I’ve found a lot of them to be visual learners,” Hoss says. “Because of its visual components, photographs, videos and voiceovers, there are a lot of things they can grab onto really fast.”
Hoss’ sister was born with an intellectual disability and Hoss helped to launch a church coffee shop in Des Moines that employs and empowers people with disabilities. Being able to prepare a meal is an important ingredient for living independently and Hoss says the step-by-step program makes healthy meal preparation fun and easy.
“They have access right away to over 150 recipes,” Hoss says. “Each recipe has images of all of the foods that you need to make the dish. No more than nine ingredients in any recipe to keep things really simple.”
Each recipe includes up to three short videos and a complete list of all tools and utensils required, also, no more than nine. The new program is already drawing interest from across the state and around the globe, with users as far away as Great Britain, Australia and Israel. Hoss has plans to continue expanding Look, Cook and Eat, adding new recipes monthly.
“We would like to build the company itself so we can hire people with disabilities to actually be the people that do that work behind the scenes or in front of the camera,” she says.
Eventual goals include broadening the service beyond cooking to include more lifestyle lessons in topics like exercise and wellness, etiquette, artwork and gardening. (On the web at www.lookcookandeat.com )
(Radio Iowa)
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, said three people were arrested over the past few days. At around 12:09-a.m. Monday (March 12th), 37-year old John Oliver Knight, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for Driving While Barred after being pulled over on Interstate 29. Bond was set at $1,000.
Sunday afternoon, 28-year old Jonathan James Pleake, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Jail, on a Mills County warrant for Contempt of Court. He was being held without bond.
And, Friday afternoon, 39-year old Jerry Joseph Richardson, of Hastings, was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order. He was also being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.
Firefighters from Lewis and Atlantic responded to a structure fire Monday evening, in Lewis. Griswold Rescue and Lewis 1st Responders were on stand-by. The call about a residential fire with visible smoke at 406 California Street, at around 5:22-p.m. Lewis Assistant Fire Chief Tim Pope told KJAN News, that when the first crews arrived on the scene, flames were visible upon arrival on the outside of the home on the outside, near the back porch, and it was unknown if anyone was inside.
Eventually they learned the occupants were safely out of the home. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. Pope said the cause appeared to have been carelessly discarded smoking materials.
He said the flames spread up the wall into the attic of the home. The structure sustained extensive water damage, probably in the area of $20,000. The occupants were being assisted by the American Red Cross. Firefighters were on the scene for about two-hours.
With warmer temperatures on the horizon, you may be getting anxious to fire up the outdoor grill. If your grill runs on gas, Pelgas in Atlantic has a deal you can’t pass up, and, it benefits the Atlantic Swim Team – a win-win for everyone. Barb Barrick, Dave and Kristy York, Jennifer Miller from Brymon’s Home Furnishings, and Jackie Sampson, with the Nishna Valley YMCA, sat down with the media, Monday evening at the Y, to talk about the 2nd Annual Atlantic Trojan Swim Team Fundraiser, working in conjunction with Pelgas.
Left to right: Barb Barrick, Dave York, Kristy York and Jennifer Miller. (Not shown in this photo, Jackie Sampson) – Ric Hanson photo (Click to enlarge)
Barb Barrick explained that last year, Todd Pellet, with Peglas, offered to fill propane tanks for $32.50, with $25 of that going toward private fundraising being used for the Atlantic High School Swim Team. She said even though it was short notice that first year, they filled over 67 tanks that first Saturday in three-hours, and raised a little over $2,500 for the Swim Team. This year, Pellett approached team organizers again, and asked if they would like to run the tank program again.
Dave York said there are two options when it comes to filling your tank. There’s a pick up option for Wed., April, 4th from 2-p.m. to 5-p.m., and Wed., April 11th, from 4-until 7-p.m. Persons who have expressed an desire to have their tanks filled will need to uninstall their tank from their grill or wherever, and set in a place where it is easily accessible. The swimmers will come to your site, place a tag on your tank so it can be identified and returned to the rightful owner once its filled.
Pelgas will fill the tanks and work with students to see the tanks are returned. York said you don’t have to be home for your tank to be picked up or dropped-off. There is also a private shuttle option, where you can purchase your fill and receive a tag, and when you are ready, take the tank to Pelgas and get it filled. Kristy York said Pelgas will honor those tags through early this Summer, so even if your tank is still full, you can refill it if you are a heavy outdoor griller. She added that if you do have more than one tank to fill, each additional tank is only $25. 100 percent of that, she said, will go back to the swim team.
Kristy York explained why the funds are needed. She says nearly five-years ago, they decided to have their own High School Swim Team. After the first season, the school was considering budget cuts, with the swim program on the chopping block. A group of parents got together and persuaded the School Board to cut the funding, but not the program itself. Up until last Spring, the program was funded mostly with donations from parents, and generous contributions from Atlantic residents and businesses. The Pelgas program was their first fundraiser.
She said “For three-years now, we’ve been able to fund each season of the swim team with donations.” For the 2017-18 School Year, the School District did agree to take care of the transportation costs, but beyond that, the program is still 100-percent donation funded. The cost to run the program, according to York, is a little more than $11,000 per year, split into two seasons because the boys and girls seasons don’t run concurrently to each other. Jennifer Miller said “It’s the only varsity sport in the District that is self-funded.” She said they’re only looking for funding to carry the program, not the equipment. Each team member is responsible for their swim suit, goggles and related gear.
To receive a propane tank fill request form and/or purchase your tag, check with any Atlantic High School Swim Team member, stop by the YMCA, Brymon’s, J&J Graphics, contact Barb Barrick at City Hall, or Jackie Sampson at 712-250-0025, or download the form from the Atlantic Flying Shark Swim Team’s Facebook page. Even if you don’t have a tank to fill, you’re more than welcome to donate to the team.
Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer reports that on March 1st, 2018, the Page County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an alleged Burglary and attempted Sexual Assault that had taken place at a residence in College Springs. An investigation ensued. A Juvenile female said the incident occurred on February 26th, 2018 between 7:15 AM and 8:00 AM at her residence in College Spring. The victim knew who the alleged male Juvenile offender was.
Today (March 12th), the alleged juvenile offender male was taken into custody on a Juvenile court order and transported the Southwest Iowa Juvenile detention center in Council Bluffs. Charges on the Juvenile male are Burglary 2nd degree, Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse, and Trespassing. More charges are possible.
The names of the Juvenile victim and alleged Juvenile offender are not being released at this time.
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