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Western Iowa Conference Volleyball Tournament schedule

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October 10th, 2017 by admin

Semifinals @ Manning
Tuesday, October 10th

2) Treynor vs. 3) Missouri Valley @ 6:00pm
1) Tri-Center vs. 4) IKM-Manning (After first match)

Consolation and Championship will be played Thursday, October 12th at Manning

Consolation Bracket @ Logan
Thursday, October 12th

Pool 1 on Court 1
Logan-Magnolia vs. Riverside 5:00PM
Underwood vs. Riverside
Logan-Magnolia vs. Underwood

Pool 2 on Court 2
AHSTW vs. Audubon 5:00PM
Griswold vs. Audubon
AHSTW vs. Griswold

After Pool Play
Court 1: Winner Pool 1 vs. Winner Pool 2
Court 2: 2nd in Pool 1 vs. 2nd in Pool 2

ISU’s Kempt earns Davey O’Brien weekly award

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October 10th, 2017 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior quarterback Kyle Kempt was named the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week, announced today by the Davey O’Brien Foundation.

Kempt was sensational in his first career start, leading Iowa State to one of its greatest victories in school history in a 38-31 win over No. 3 Oklahoma in Norman. It was the first road win over a top-five team in school history.

A native of Massillon, Ohio, Kempt completed 18-of-24 passes for 343 yards and three TDs. He also completed a key two-point conversion pass to Allen Lazard.

His three TD passes were all after intermission, helping the Cyclones erase a 24-13 second-half deficit. Kempt’s 25-yard corner end zone toss to Lazard proved to be the game-winner with 2:19 left in the contest.

The walk-on had passing strikes of 57, 54 and 46 yards, three of the top-four longest plays on the season for the Cyclones.

Kempt is the first Cyclone QB to win the Davey O’Brien weekly award.

Activist groups sue Iowa over ag whistleblower law

Ag/Outdoor

October 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Animal rights and free speech organizations have sued the state of Iowa, challenging a 2012 law that made it illegal to get a job at a livestock farm through misrepresentation to conduct an animal cruelty undercover investigation. Filing the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Des Moines are the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Center for Food Safety and Public Justice. The groups claim Iowa’s law violates their constitutional free speech and equal protection rights.

The lawsuit names the governor, whose spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a message, and the attorney general, whose spokesman said they haven’t seen the lawsuit. Federal courts have struck down similar laws in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Audubon woman arrested Saturday night for assault on a peace officer & interference with official acts

News

October 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports 36-year old Tanya Lynn Snyder, of Audubon, was arrested at around 11-p.m. Saturday, for Assault on a Peace Officer, and Interference with Official Acts. Snyder was arrested following an incident at the Audubon County Jail, after she was arrested by Audubon Police. Snyder was released from custody after appearing before a magistrate.

And, two people were arrested Monday night in Audubon County. 61-year old Douglas Duane Morgan, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at around 9-p.m. on a charge of Driving While Barred, following an incident that occurred near Leroy Street and South Park Place, in Audubon. Morgan was being held in the Audubon County Jail on $2,000 bond.

A passenger in the vehicle, 54-year old Virginia Katherine Raysbrook, also of Council Bluffs, was arrested on two Audubon County warrants. She was charged with Possession of Cocaine, following an investigation into an incident that happened in March, 2017, at a residence in Brayton. The incident remains under investigation. ‘

Raysbrook was also charged with 13 counts of Violation of a No Contact Order, stemming from an investigation into a violation that happened with an inmate at the Audubon County Jail. She was being held in the Audubon County Jail on $1,300 bond.

(12-p.m. News)

I-29 Sioux City construction update

News

October 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Dept. of Transportation reports placement of an overhead sign truss near Interstate 29 in Sioux City will require closures of the southbound frontage road between Pierce Street and Floyd Boulevard between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, weather permitting. Traffic will be stopped for 20-minute intervals. Motorists approaching this area should drive with caution and be prepared to stop for traffic backups beyond the limits of the work zone.

Monona stormwater meeting canceled

News

October 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports an Oct. 11th meeting to discuss a stormwater construction permit for a facility near Monona has been canceled. The DNR will continue to accept public comment through Oct. 20 on a stormwater permit for soil-disturbing activities during construction at the Walz Energy facility.

Written comments should be directed to Storm Water Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319; at joe.griffin@dnr.iowa.gov or fax at (515) 725-8202. People may also contact the Storm Water Coordinator at 515-725-8417.

A public hearing on the permit will be held later this fall.

Juvenile arrested on assault & theft charges in Glenwood after grabbing a woman’s tush

News

October 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A call about an assault Monday afternoon in Glenwood resulted in the arrest of a juvenile. Glenwood Police say the Mills County Dispatch Center received a call at around 4:15-p.m. Monday about an assault that took place at the Glenwood Lake Park. The victim reported that while exercising at the park, a male juvenile approached her and grabbed her buttocks. When the woman confronted the boy, he ran off and left a bicycle behind. The bike was determined to have been stolen.

Glenwood Police located the teen at around 6:30-p.m. He was taken into custody and later charged with Assault and Theft in he 5th Degree (Possession of Stolen Property). The juvenile’s name was not released because of his age.

Iowa police find feces-covered toddler, 2 others home alone

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October 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Police say a Des Moines mother has been arrested after officers found her three young children alone outside their home, including one covered in feces and another with a full diaper. TV station KCCI reports that a 4-year-old boy was left in charge Monday of his 2-year-old and 1-year-old siblings. He’d taken them outside after their stove made a frightening sound when he tried to make breakfast. County records say Destinee Miller remains jailed Tuesday on child endangerment charges.

Officers say the house was littered with hundreds of mounds of dog feces. Miller later told officers she had left to take one of her dogs to a vet. State authorities have taken custody of the children.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10th

Trading Post

October 10th, 2017 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 1) Round table and four chairs, has pedestal under it for legs and has leaf as well. $75. 2) Desk for sale, $40.00. Call 712-249-2603.
FOR SALE: Men’s Schwinn Solara road bike. 28”. Black. Shimano 14 speed shifters. Brand new—never been ridden.  $125 OBO.  712-250-0266.
FOR SALE: 2 wheel Razor scooter with electric function. Charges and works well. Purple coloring. $30. Also a variety of musical instruments for sale. Call 712-254-1318 and ask for Jim.

Text-to 911 now available in Iowa

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October 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

(UPDATE: This service is not yet available in the following counties: Franklin, Hancock, Henry, Jefferson, Johnson, Lee, Marion, Monona, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Scott, Van Buren, Washington, Webster and Winnebago.)

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg today (Tuesday) announced Text-to-911, a new public safety tool, is available to Iowans.  Text-to-911 is a statewide system that allows cell phone users to send text messages to 911 in an emergency. Right now, 94 of Iowa’s 113 emergency call centers are able to accept text messages from at least one cell phone carrier. The remaining call centers are expected to have the capability by the end of the year.

Gov. Reynolds said “Text-to-911 is a prime example of how we’re using technology to make Iowa a safer place for everyone. Iowans are able to send a text to 911 when a voice call would put them in danger or when a medical condition makes it impossible for them to speak.” Lt. Governor Gregg said “For those unable to make a call to 911, the ability to send a text in emergency or life-threatening situations is invaluable.”

Text-to-911 is a nationwide initiative. The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) oversees Iowa’s 911 program and has worked with local public safety agencies and wireless carriers to build a statewide network and make Text-to-911 technology possible. In some areas of the state, not all cell service carriers have the necessary technology in place to send texts to the 911 call centers that are capable of accepting them. The providers are working to make this service available as soon as possible.

Residents in counties currently accepting texts to 911 can check with their carrier to find out about availability in their area. Six wireless carriers currently, or will in the near future, provide their customers with the ability to text 911. The carriers are: AT&T, iWireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon.

For more information on the Text-to-911 program, visit homelandsecurity.iowa.gov.