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STEM Explore Day in Atlantic Thursday

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June 24th, 2013 by Jim Field

The Cass County Extension Service is inviting youngsters who have completed 4th through 8th grades to participate in a STEM Explore day the that YMCA in Atlantic on Thursday, June 27th.  STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.  Cass County Extension Program Coordinator Kate Olson says the youngsters will participate in several hands-on projects.   The event begins at 9:00 am and will be finished by 3:00 pm.  Olson hopes to open the eyes of children to the opportunities in the sciences.   The event is free, but registration is required by the end of the day Tuesday, June 25th.  Lunch, snacks and a t-shirt will be provided.  Registration is limited to 50 and forms are available at the extension office or the YMCA.

Flooding, Heavy Rains Plague SW Iowa

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June 24th, 2013 by Jim Field

Heavy rains, flooding and high winds caused a bit of damage Monday morning.  Storms packing winds of up to 70 miles per hour were reported in a number of locations.  The heavy rains have caused some low-lying areas that were already threatened by recent rains to swell as creeks and streams couldn’t hold the added water.  Flooding at the Atlantic little league complex caused a problem for those who park their cars in the lot and commute to the Menard’s Shipping Warehouse at Shelby.  You can see in the picture that people are trying to get to some of the cars in waist-deep water to move them out of harms way.  High winds were reported in several locations….58 mph at the Atlantic airport, 60 mph in Audubon and 75 mph in Harlan.  The winds caused considerable tree damage.  There was a report of a barn blown over north of Atlantic and a semi blown on its side on Highway 141 in Greene county.

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Monday Audubon Sheriff’s Report

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June 24th, 2013 by Jim Field

Audubon County Sheriff Todd Johnson reports that deputies arrested 48 year old James Fredrick Barratt of Audubon Friday, June 21st around 10:30 pm during a traffic stop on Highway 71 and Broadway Street in Audubon.  Barratt was charged with Operating While Intoxicated, second offense.  Barratt was booked at the Audubon County Jail and released.

On Saturday, June 22nd at about 4:00 am deputies were called to a single vehicle accident on County Road M-66 neat Kimballton.  49 year old Jeffery Wear of Omaha was southbound when he started to fall asleep.  He crossed the center line and put his 2001 Kia into the ditch.  The vehicle sustained 15-hundred dollars in damage.  Wear was not injured.  He was charged with Operating without a valid license and failing to maintain control.

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Theater/Playhouse break-in thwarted, suspect arrested

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June 24th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

One person was arrested at the scene of a break-in at the Southwest Iowa Theatre Group’s (SWITG) Park Playhouse in Shenandoah, Sunday. According to Shenandoah Police, 19-year old Gabriel Joel Hanes was taken into custody on charges of Burglary 3rd, Criminal Mischief, and Theft 5th. He was arrested after a SWITG member came to open the theatre at around 10-a.m. Sunday, and discovered one of the main lobby doors ajar and glass almost entirely shattered. Police did a sweep of the theatre but found nothing at first. A second sweep by a crime scene technician resulted in the discovery of Hanes hiding in a partially obscured dressing room. The suspect was transported to the Page County Jail.

Rollover accident late Sunday night in northern Montgomery County

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June 24th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A deer in the  road was said to have been the cause of an accident late Sunday night in northern Montgomery County. The Sheriff’s Office says a 2006 GMC Sierra k-2500 pickup driven by Justin W. Swartz, of Grant, was traveling east on 110th Street just west of W Avenue at around 9-p.m., when the vehicle topped a hill and came upon several deer. Swartz swerved to miss the animals and lost control of the truck, which entered the north ditch and overturned before coming to rest on its top.

The accident wasn’t discovered until just before midnight. Rescue personnel from Grant Fire and Rescue searched the area, but could not locate the vehicle’s driver. Swartz, who was not injured during the crash, had walked to his residence, where he was located a short time later.

Missing man found dead one-day after his bicycle was hit by a car

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June 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A bicyclist who was reported missing today (Sunday), was found dead in Taylor County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, volunteers searching for 58-year old Gerald O. Williams, of Lenox, discovered the man’s body just off of Taylor County Road J-10, east of Lenox, near Vail Avenue. An investigation determined Williams was struck by a 2009 Chevy Malibu at around 9:15-a.m. Saturday, and died at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.

Iowa couple sues Omaha hospital over lost remains

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June 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – An Iowa couple mourning the death of a twin in the womb has sued a doctor and an Omaha hospital for not heeding their wishes to preserve the fetus for baptism, cremation and memorial service.  The Omaha World-Herald reports that Jill and Victor McCall have sued the doctor and Methodist Women’s Hospital in west Omaha.
 
The lawsuit says the hospital and its staff violated a 2003 state law that requires every hospital maintain a written policy for the disposition of remains of a stillborn. The law also says a parent has the right to direct the disposition of a stillborn’s remains within 14 days of delivery. The McCalls say that did not happen with their stillborn, whom they named Robert Thomas. His twin, Michael, survived and is now 2.

Non-injury accident in Villisca, Sunday

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June 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following an accident Sunday morning, in Villisca. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, 65-year old Diana Freshour, of Villisca, was traveling south on U Avenue at around 10:15-a.m. and turning east into the parking lot at 109 U Avenue, when she thought she saw an animal. When Freshour swerved to avoid the creature, her 2009 Chevy Malibu hit a telephone pole owned by Villisca Municipal Power.

Combined damage to the car and power pole was estimated at $400. No citations were issued.

Heavy rain possible tonight north of I-80

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June 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Warm and humid conditions will persist over Iowa through at least the first part of next week.954603_486095764801957_24936413_n Highs will be in the 80s today, with mid 80s to the mid 90s Monday and Tuesday. Lows will be in the 70s. There will be periods of thunderstorms through Tuesday. The most likely time for storms will be nighttime and into the early morning hours. Some severe storms are possible as well as heavy rainfall.