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Books available for pick up starting on Veterans Day

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November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Korean War veterans (or one representative per family of a Korean War veteran) are invited to receive a free hardbound copy of “Korea Reborn: A Grateful Nation Honors War Veterans for 60 Years of Growth,” a commemorative gift produced in cooperation with the Republic of Korea and the United States. Published in 2013 by Remember My Service Productions and funded by an alliance of South Korean public and private organizations, this 162-page book honors and remembers those U.S. servicemembers who bravely served during the Korean War. Distribution is limited to 5,000 books, first-come, first-served, one per Iowa Korean War veteran or their family.

Books will be available starting today (Monday) Veterans Day, November 11, at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, 7105 NW 70th Ave., Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa. Museum hours on Veterans Day are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After Veterans Day, books can also be obtained from the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs-contact them at 515-727-3440 to coordinate pick up.

The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum is located on Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa. Admission is free. Museum hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please use the NW 70th Ave. entrance, which is open 24-hours a day. Photo identification is required for adults to gain admittance to Camp Dodge (a driver’s license is acceptable).

Supporting Iowa Veterans, Every Day of the Year

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November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The men and women in Iowa who have served in the military are being honored on this Veterans Day, but making sure vets in the state have the support they need is happening every week of the year. Many veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq are finding the move back into civilian life can present barriers, but there is help and it’s year-round, not just on Veterans Day. One hurdle is finding employment, so local employers are being encouraged to hire former soldiers, says retired colonel and Executive Director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Robert King.

King says “They’re experienced. They’re dedicated. They come with leadership that’s been provided by the military. They’re tested, they’re proven. They’ve got job skills in a lot of different areas. They understand teamwork, and they bring with them a family that gets involved in the community. You just can’t ask for more.

King says in Iowa, the gap in unemployment rates between veterans and the general population has now almost fully been closed. Nationally, the unemployment rate for the youngest vets, between ages 18 and 24, is still at about 20-percent. Another issue for some returning soldiers is mental health, and King says there are various options for help for those dealing with anxiety, depression or P-T-S-D.

King says he “Would just encourage service members that have returned and have issues to seek help. There are a number of places in the community where they can get assistance, and I just encourage them to reach out sooner than later.” There are nearly 240-thousand veterans who currently call Iowa home.

(Iowa News Service)

Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Nov. 11th 2013

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November 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A new memorial stone outside a Waterloo high school football stadium honors the life and service of an Army veteran who died in 2005. Family and friends of Staff Sergeant Eric Steffeney gathered Saturday to dedicate the stone outside West High’s Memorial Stadium. Steffeney graduated from West in 1994 and joined the Army. Steffeney became a bomb disposal technician and was killed near the end of his second tour in Iraq. He was 28 and left behind a wife and three children.

AKRON, Iowa (AP) — Three people are facing charges after the discovery of a stolen car in northwest Iowa. KTIV reports the arrests were made Saturday evening after a stolen car was located in Akron, Iowa.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man is maintaining his innocence in a fatal shooting, but he has pleaded guilty to a gun charge. Authorities say 35-year-old Fernando Jaimes-Martinez pleaded guilty Friday to being a felon in possession of a firearm because he has two Nebraska felony convictions on his record. Jaimes-Martinez faces three to 15 years in prison and deportation. The murder trial is scheduled to begin on Tuesday.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Naz Long hit eight 3s en route to a career-high 26 points and Iowa State pounded UNC-Wilmington 95-62 yesterday. Georges Niang had 16 points and DeAndre Kane added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Cyclones, who cruised to their 16th straight win in a home opener.

High speed chase in Omaha/Council Bluffs leads to an arrest early Sunday morning

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November 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities say a man wanted on felony charges led police on a two-hour high-speed vehicle chase through Omaha and Council Bluffs Saturday night. The Omaha World-Herald reports the chase began at around 10:30-p.m. in Omaha, after police saw a suspect in a pickup truck and began to follow him. The unnamed suspect pulled into a gas station just after 11-p.m., got out of the pickup and allegedly car jacked a four-door vehicle.

The ensuing chase involved the stolen car driving through backyards and fences, running stoplights and heading into oncoming Interstate 80 traffic. It finally ended in a cul-de-sac with the suspect being taken into custody about 12:20 a.m.  today (Sunday), in a residential area near 108th and Q Streets in Omaha.

The paper says there was a report of shots fired at the scene, but no one was hit. The suspect was treated by rescue crews however, after officers used a stun gun to subdue him.

UTV goes up in smoke & flames near Oakland, Saturday

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November 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Pottawattamie County say no injuries were reported after a 4-wheeled off-road utility vehicle erupted into flames late Saturday morning, near Oakland. Oakland Fire Chief Brant Miller told the Daily NonPareil the Gator utility task vehicle (UTV) was being used to gather soil sampled in a harvested corn field about seven miles southwest of Oakland, when  it caught on fire at around 11:30-a.m., Saturday. Brant said wind blew the flames into the corn stubble and burned a small area.

The cause of the fire was undetermined, but it’s suspected the UTV either overheated or ignited some corn stubble. Oakland Fire & Rescue was assisted by fire crews from Minden who brought their grass trucks to the scene.

Iowa News Headlines: Sun., Nov. 10th 2013

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November 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A tea party Republican U.S. Senator has spoken to a group of Iowa conservatives. Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who led the fight that brought on the 16-day partial government shutdown, spoke Saturday to hundreds of people at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 13th annual banquet at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A 26-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in a Sioux City shooting that killed a man and a woman and left another man injured. The Sioux City Journal reports Juan Nino-Estrada of Sioux City made his initial court appearance Friday in Woodbury County District Court. Bond was set at $2 million.

WEST UNION, Iowa (AP) – Only three days after a fire destroyed two buildings in downtown West Union, a feed business housed in one of them is back up and running in a new location. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that Unionland Feed and Supply Store was making feed deliveries and offering goods to walk-in customers Friday in a vacant building two blocks from where Tuesday’s fire ravaged buildings at Elm and Walnut streets.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – Jordan Canzeri ran for a career-high 165 yards on 20 carries to help the Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the Purdue Boilermakers 38-14 Saturday afternoon. Jake Rudock passed for 191 yards and two touchdowns for Iowa, which set season highs with 509 total and 318 rushing yards.

Glenwood men arrested for icy caper

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November 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested two Glenwood men early this (Sunday) morning. Officials say 26-year old Eric Meyer Garland and 20-year old Brandon Michael Smith, both of Glenwood, were arrested at around 2:10-a.m. in the 100 block of West Hammond Street, after officers observed the men running through yards carrying bags of stolen ice. Garland and Smith were brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where they were being held on $300 cash bond, each.

Atlantic Rotary Club’s Annual Auction set for Saturday, November 16th

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November 9th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Rotary Club will be hosting its 31st annual auction and supper on Saturday, Nov. 16th, with proceeds again going to support local community projects and youth programs. Money is raised in several different ways during the event, through live auction items and silent auction items, as well as a raffle drawing to support a designated local cause. Rotary officials say this year’s auction at the Cass County Community Center, promises to have a great variety of items up for auction, as well as some unique packages available for purchase.image001

Items to be auctioned are gathered each year by local Rotary members, and vary from year to year. A few items of interest on the 2013 Auction include a Metal Sculpture Trojan Head by Arnie Jirsa, an ISU quilt, ISU Football tickets, Drake Relay tickets, a framed Lion King Disney Cell collection, tickets to the 2014 College World Series, a Brett Farve Fat Head, framed Howie Long jersey, tandem skydive, movie passes and more. Auction attendees can also pick from a variety of vacation packages- from one night stay to a week, with destinations such as South Padre, Colorado, Lake Anita, Cold Springs, Des Moines and Omaha. Everyday items will also be available for purchase, such as car care, oil changes, tire rotation, collision repair, tickets to cultural events and food packages from small to large.

The auction is open to the public, and event organizers are hoping to fill the Cass County Community Center to capacity. Doors open at 5:30 PM on Saturday, November 16th for cocktails. Dinner with wine is served at 6:15, and the live auction begins at 7:15. The cost is $25 per person, and dress attire is requested to keep with the spirit of the evening. Seats are still available for the auction, with tickets available for purchase at the First Whitney Bank (243-3195) from Rotarians Paul Gude or Ted Robinson. Anyone interested in attending may also contact an Atlantic Rotary member to purchase tickets.

The Atlantic Rotary Club has partnered with the Cass County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CCCAPC) for their annual Rotary Auction Raffle. Proceeds from this year’s raffle will be used to support violence prevention efforts and educational activities at all three Cass County School Districts. Community members interested in supporting this effort through the Rotary Auction Raffle are encouraged to contact a local Rotary member or CCCAPC member to purchase their raffle tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Atlantic Chamber, Cass County Public Health/Unity Point at Home in Atlantic, or at Rolling Hills Bank and Trust locations in Atlantic, Anita and Griswold.

Raffle ticket prices are 1 for $20 or 6 for $100. Prizes will be given as cash in the amounts of $2500, $1500 and $1000. The raffle winners will be drawn at the Rotary Auction, but winners need not be present to win.

Annual Patty Hannon Memorial Concert set for this Sunday (11/12/13)

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November 9th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Church of Christ will play host to the 30th annual Patty Hannon Memorial Concert this Sunday, Nov. 10th. Guy Somers, along with his musical family and friends will perform during the event, which begins at 2-p.m. , and features a variety of songs and tunes from Broadway musicals, movies, classic rock, classical and gospel music. There is no admission charge.

Patricia (Patty) Louise Hannon, is a native of Greenfield. She died in May, 1950, at the age of 17, from an untreatable brain tumor. Hannon had an intense love for music and marching and was drum majorette for the Atlantic High School Band for three years. She was also chosen “the flame girl” in the Atlantic Fire Department’s Parade in the fall of 1949.

Her father’s deep devotion and love for his daughter continues today with the annual Patty Hannon Concert held at the United Church of Christ. Mr. Hannon left a gift to the church, and it was decided to honor Patty respectably with a yearly concert.

(Podcast) 8-a.m. Area/State News, Sat. 11/9/13

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November 9th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

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