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Residents request approval to keep Iowa dock

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December 16th, 2017 by admin

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Some northern Iowa residents are seeking state approval to keep a popular dock at a state park despite revised rules that limit dock lengths. The Globe Gazette reports that the future of the Sunset Bay dock northeast of Clear Lake State Park remains uncertain due to its 496-foot (151-meter) length. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources capped commercial dock lengths at 300 feet (91 meters) from the water’s edge under revised regulations in 2008.

Resident Jake Kopriva submitted a dock permit application to the department last month to keep the dock at its current length. Kopriva says keeping the current length will encourage economic activity and help manage current boat slip shortages. A department official told the newspaper the agency is reviewing Kopriva’s application and hopes to respond by the end of the month.

Police: No children injured when SUV crashes into school

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December 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police say no children were hurt when a sport utility vehicle crashed into Willard Elementary School in Des Moines.

The Des Moines Register says the crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. Friday when the vehicle, which was headed south on East 30th Street, left the road and hit the east side of the school. Des Moines police spokesman Sgt. Paul Parizek says police are investigating the cause of the crash.

The driver suffered a minor head injury but was able to walk to an ambulance. Parizek says the driver told officer that the brakes on the SUV failed.

Parizek says the crash “didn’t even knock books off the bookshelves” on the other side of the school’s brick wall that was hit.

Iowa Egg Council, grocery donate eggs to Iowa food bank

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December 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

BOONE, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s egg farmers and a regional grocery chain have partnered for a promotion to donate eggs to the Food Bank of Iowa this holiday season. The Iowa Egg Council and Fareway Stores say they will give a dozen eggs to the food bank for every two dozen bought by each customer at all Fareway stores in Iowa. The campaign begins Monday and runs through Dec. 23. The promotion will donate up to 21,600 dozen eggs to the food bank.

The council says the campaign aims to give back to individuals who are food insecure in the communities Iowa egg farmers live and serve. Food bank president and CEO Michelle Book says eggs are nutritious source of protein and a great way to help sustain the people the food bank serves.

Omaha man riding skateboard on I-29 struck and killed early Saturday

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December 16th, 2017 by admin

The Iowa State Patrol reports an Omaha man was killed in a car versus pedestrian accident early Saturday morning in Mills County on Interstate 29 at the 33 mile marker. At 2:10am a 2015 Toyota 4Runner driven by 37-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Perry of Saxonbury, NC was passing a Semi traveling north in the left lane of Interstate 29. The Toyota struck 19-year-old Tyler Ryan Givens-Dunn of Omaha, NE who was riding a skateboard in the left lane of the Interstate. Givens-Dunn was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to the Loess Hills Funeral Home.

The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Mills County Sheriff’s Office and Glenwood/Pacific Junction Rescue.

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CAM outlasts Exira-EHK in boys hoops Friday

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December 16th, 2017 by admin

The CAM Cougars boys basketball team lead throughout much of the game on Friday night against the Exira-EHK Spartans and held off a late charge to get a win 57-53. The Cougars opened up the game with a strong first quarter to take a 17-9 lead. The Spartans would trim the lead to 5 by the end of the first half at 28-23 and it was a 7 point Cougar lead at the end of the third 45-38. The Spartans got the game within two points in the final minutes but the Cougars responded with a big play. Nic Holste blocked a tying attempt by the Spartans and got the ball to Thomas Hensley. Hensley then completed a nifty behind the back dribble and pass across the lane to Jacob Holste who banked in an open shot underneath the hoop to give the Cougars their winning margin of 4 points.

Hensley finished with 18 points to lead all scorers while Nic Holste had a big line with 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Holste also got his hands on a number of balls throughout the night to force turnovers and deny entry passes to the block. CAM improves to 4-2 with the win and they will next host East Mills on Monday.

The Spartans were lead by 15 points from Trey Nelson who was a big factor in the rally in the second half, 13 of his points came after the intermission. The Spartans fall to 2-3 with the loss and will next travel to Paton-Churdan on Tuesday.

Exira-EHK survives test from CAM girls on Friday

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December 16th, 2017 by admin

The Exira-EHK Spartans found themselves in an unfamiliar spot on their home floor on Friday night, they trailed heading into the fourth quarter. The CAM Cougars lead 46-44 heading into that final period. The Spartans rose to the challenge and outscored the Cougars 19-7 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 63-53 win. The lead changed 4 times in the second half as the two teams traded blows. The key stretch that made the difference for the Spartans was with a little over 4 minutes left in the game. The Spartans got a three from Ellie Schultes to take a 51-48 lead followed by two missed free throws from the Cougars with 4:39 left. The Spartans then connected on another three from freshman Tatum Grubbs with 4:10 left in the game to push the lead to 6 at 54-48. The Cougars would only get as close as 4 after that to close the game.

It was a back and forth battle throughout. The Spartans lead 20-17 at the end of the first and maintained a three point lead at 33-30 at half.

Exira-EHK got a big night from their interior players. Kealey Nelson finished with 23 points to lead all scorers and Sophia Peppers dropped in 18 points to go along with 6 rebounds for the Spartans. The Spartans won their 62nd straight conference game and improve to 5-0 on the season. They next travel to Paton-Churdan on Tuesday.

The Cougars strong effort was led by a double-double from Madison Gettler with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Macy Ticknor added 13 points for CAM as they fall to 5-2 on the year. The Cougars will host East Mills on Monday.

Red Oak man arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault Friday

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December 16th, 2017 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest on Friday evening of 25-year-old Nathan Allen Aldrich of Red Oak for Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Offense, a Simple Misdemeanor. Aldrich was arrested at 8:44pm in the 300 block of East Joy Street in Red Oak. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on no bond.

Red Oak man arrested on Probation Violation

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December 16th, 2017 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on Friday night of a Red Oak man for Probation Violation. At 8:10pm Deputies arrested 26-year-old Ethen Ted Schoonover of Red Oak in the 900 block of Senate Avenue. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $2,500 cash bond.