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Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, 7/3/2017

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July 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A roughly $7.2 billion state budget has taken effect in Iowa. The spending plan addresses everything from education funding to health care services. The Republican-controlled Legislature and former Gov. Terry Branstad agreed to funding cuts across state agencies amid lower-than-expected revenue. Fewer Planned Parenthood clinics and increases in tuition at public universities are among the impacts of the new budget. The budget took effect Saturday.

OGALLALA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say four people on motorcycles died Saturday after vehicle crossed the center line of Western Nebry aska highway. The Nebraska State Patrol is trying to determine what caused the accident on U.S. Highway 26 south of Lake McConaughy Saturday morning.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A Waterloo family is opposing plans by a hotel developer that would remove their family’s name from the city’s downtown convention center. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls reports that Leslie Hospitality of Omaha, Neb., plans to buy and rename the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center as the Waterloo Convention Center. Five Sullivan brothers were among nearly 700 sailors who died when a Japanese submarine torpedoed the USS Juneau in 1942. City Council will have a public hearing on the matter July 17.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Mason City man has been charged with child endangerment after police say he caused a serious brain injury in his 5-month-old baby. The Globe Gazette reports that 27-year-old Jeremy Walter Rose was arrested Thursday night and charged with child endangerment resulting in serious injury. Officers and medics were called to a house June 22 for a report of an infant having difficulty breathing. Doctors have told police the baby’s injuries indicate abuse. The baby remains hospitalized

Red Oak man arrested on burglary charge Sunday afternoon

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July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police report a man was arrested Sunday afternoon on a burglary charge. 30-year old Benjamin William Hrabik, of Red Oak, was taken into custody for Burglary in the 3rd Degree at around 2:10-p.m. in the 1600 block of E. Summit Street. Hrabik was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $5,000 bond.

3 injured in Council Bluffs crash Sunday morning

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July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Multiple media outlets reported at around mid-day today (Sunday), that three people were injured when a semi rolled over at around 7:30-a.m., Sunday. The accident happened on Interstate 80 and the south expressway, in Council Bluffs. At least one person was trapped in the wreckage for a time, while rescue crews worked to extract them and treat the injured. As of 3:30-p.m., no names had been released. The accident remained under investigation.

This story will be updated in a future post, as information is released.

Funding cuts hit Iowa agencies as new budget takes effect

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July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A roughly $7.2 billion state budget has gone into effect in Iowa. The spending plan was approved by a Republican-controlled Legislature and former Gov. Terry Branstad. It addresses everything in state government from education funding to health care services. But lower-than-expected revenue meant lawmakers agreed to a range of funding cuts across state agencies.

Those cuts have come into sharper focus since the legislative session was adjourned in April. Fewer Planned Parenthood clinics and increases in tuition at public universities are among the impacts of the new budget. Funding for services that help victims of domestic and sexual violence will also be cut.

Republicans say they tried to balance the budget while investing in priorities and essential government services. The new plan took effect Saturday.

Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic, 7/2/17

Weather

July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

Independence Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 82. Our 24-hour (through 6:30-a.m. today) was 59. We received .02″ rain here at the KJAN studios, overnight. Last year on this date, the High was 63 and the Low was 58. The All-Time Record High for July 2nd in Atlantic, was 102 in 1911, and the All-Time Record Low was 45 in 1924 and 1959.

Red Oak Police report (additional arrests)

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July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of three people on separate charges, Saturday. A little after 3-p.m., 42-year old April Marie Montello, of Shenandoah, was arrested in the 600 block of E. Oak Street, on warrants out of Page County for Theft in the 5th Degree and Violation of Probation. Her bond was set at $1,300.

Red Oak Police arrested 31-year old Brian Paul Anderson, of Red Oak, at around 5:20-p.m., Saturday, for Simple Assault. Bond was set at $300.

And, at around 8:20-p.m., 47-year old Shelby Joann Olivares, of Red Oak, was arrested in the 200 block of N. 2nd Street, for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. Her bond was set at $300.

Pilot killed in small aircraft crash near Monticello airport

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July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

MONTICELLO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say the pilot of a small aircraft that crashed about 50 yards from a runway at Monticello Regional Airport has been killed.

The Monticello Police Department says on its Facebook page that the Jones County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center was notified about the crash by a resident at 4:04 p.m. Saturday. First responders located the single-engine aircraft in a cornfield adjacent to the runway. Police say the unidentified pilot was the only occupant.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

Video may reveal identity of Bridgewater arsonist

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July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department has posted on its social media page, a compilation video of security footage that may reveal the identity of an arsonist. A vacant, suspected drug house in the 300 block, of N. Main Street, was burned to the ground on May 5th, in Bridgewater.

The Sheriff’s Department is asking you to go to their Facebook page, watch and share the video. If you recognize a slow moving white pickup or a subject who was a little close to the heat (you’ll see in the video), send the Sheriff’s Department a Private Message by Facebook, or call with your tips. Authorities ask that you NOT post your thoughts of comments in the “comments,” part of the post, because they don’t want the suspect tipped-off. The driver of the white pickup is only sought after for questioning at this time. (The video can be viewed by clicking on the link to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, below. Scroll down in their posts and you will see a black and white video. There is no audio.)

https://www.facebook.com/adaircountyso/

Area baseball scores from 7/1/17

Sports

July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 11, St. Albert, Council Bluffs 1 (6 innings)
EHK-Exira 12, Griswold 1 (5 innings)
Harlan 11, Red Oak 1 ( )
Lewis Central 11, Carlisle 2
Martensdale-St. Marys 4, Treynor 2

Area softball scores from 7/1/17

Sports

July 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic 4, East Sac County 1
Bishop Heelan, Sioux City 11, River Valley 0
Carroll 6, Coon Rapids-Bayard 1
Carroll 6, East Sac County 0
Coon Rapids-Bayard 13, Sioux City, West 11
Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 5, Carroll 2
East Sac County 13, Sioux City, West 3
Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 11, Sioux City, West 4
Lenox 21, Orient-Macksburg 0
Lenox 4, West Central Valley, Stuart 3
Lewis Central 10, Shenandoah 3
Martensdale-St Marys 14, Essex 0
Martensdale-St Marys 14, Sidney 0
Murray 12, Clarinda 0
Murray 12, Essex 1
Shenandoah 8, Lewis Central 7
Treynor 3, Coon Rapids-Bayard 2