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Weekly Carroll County Supervisor Report-Dan Neiland 2/6/12

Manning Fire Department receives grant

The Manning Fire Department will receive the grant they had applied for through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Iowa Senator Tom Harkin announced today that Manning Fire and Rescue would be one of nine fire departments that were approved. The over $264,000 grant will help them purchase a new pumper-tanker truck which is estimated to cost around $275,000. Fire

Carroll Conservation Department to take people on trip to Sand HIlls

The Carroll County Conservation Department is teaming up with other area county conservation departments to take interested people to the Sand Hills in Nebraska in March to watch cranes as they migrate north. Carroll County Naturalist Matt Weitrich says it will be a very fun trip.

Valentine Auction at MRHC to benefit Relay for Life

Strides of Hope, the relay for life team at Manning Regional Healthcare Center are hosting their 9th annual Valentine Basket and Auction Friday, February 10th in the front lobby from 9-1. The auction has been one of the team’s top fundraisers and has really grown over the past six years in since first-year nursing students from Western Iowa Tech in Denison began donating to the

Man arrested in stolen vehicle and forgery case

38-year-old Chad Wadsley of Fort Dodge was booked into the Greene County Jail Wednesday at noon after he was arrested on a warrant for 2 counts of forgery, 2nd degree theft and two counts of 5th degree theft. The charges were filed following an investigation into a stolen vehicle and forged checks in Churdan back in May 2011. Wadsley is currently being held in the Greene County

Bruner announces run for Iowa District Senate Seat

Mary Bruner of Carroll announced Wednesday morning that she will seek the democratic nomination for the District 26 Seat on the Iowa Senate currently held by Republican Steve Kettering who announced late last year that he would not seek re-election. Bruner says she decided to run after talking with her family and friends and feels Western Iowa needs to keep a voice in Des Moines.

Legislative forum Saturday in Manning

Senator Steve Kettering and Representative Dan Muhlbauer will visit with residents from around Carroll County Saturday morning during the Carroll Chamber of Commerce legislative forum scheduled to for the United Methodist Church in Manning. The forum begins at 10:00 and will start with opening statements and then a few questions from the chambers legislative committee. Those in

Crawford County man donates winning to Ar-We-Va

Robert Rickers of Vail was selected as a winner in the America’s Farmers Grows CommunitiesSM. The program through Monsanto allows farmers to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. Rickers designated the Ar-We-Va education foundation to receive the award for Crawford County. Rickers along with members of the Ar-We-Aa School Board and a

Carroll County Sheriff's Office investigates friday night shooting

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the shooting of a 15-year-old Friday night at 32194 Olympic Avenue. The girl, who was shot in a lower extremity, was transported to St Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll by Carroll County Ambulance before being transferred to a hospital in Des Moines. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was called to the

Kuemper announces Ball Theme

The Kuemper Ball kickoff rally was held Sunday afternoon as this year’s chair couples announced this year’s theme. Dr Eric Jensen, one of four chair couples announced the theme and why it was chosen.

Lake View chosen as over night stop for 2012 RAGBRAI

Lake View was selected to be an overnight stop for the 2012 great bicycle ride across Iowa. The announcement was made Saturday with the Lake View stop scheduled as the third night on July 23rd. It will be the fourth time RAGBRAI stopped over night in Lake View having previously stopped in 1975, 1995, and 2004. This summer’s RAGBRAI will begin in Sioux Center on July 21st

Crawford County Sheriff investigating Vail bank robbery

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the robbery of the Westside State Bank in Vail Saturday morning. Authorities report a white male around five feet eight to five feet nine inches tall, in his 30’s or 40’s with a red goatee entered the bank around 9:10 Saturday morning. He told a teller he had a Molotov Cocktail or some type of device and would

More details on dog seizure in Sac County

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office released more information on the seizure of the dogs from a rural home on Wednesday last week. The search warrant was executed 3975 Dean Avenue, near Kiron which is owned by Mary Brodersen. The search warrant was issued because a deputy had been at the property on three separate occasions in the previous 10 days. The deputy was unable to

Change to Iowa 2nd Judicial District to affect Carroll County

Law enforcement in Carroll and Greene Counties along with each county’s clerk of courts office will see minor changes in the flow of paperwork and who will help them handle case work as the Iowa Department of Corrections adjusted the 2nd Judicial District. The lower tier of the 22 county district will be in Ames and will serve both Greene and Carroll Counties while Calhoun and Sac

SMCH receives national honor

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City became just one of the three Iowa hospitals to receive the prestigious healthcare organization award also known as the Fire Starter. The award recognizes their commitment to creating a culture of excellence. The Studer Group who sponsors the award works with over 800 healthcare organizations in the United States and beyond, teaching

Carroll Rescue League taking care of dogs that were neglected

The Animal Rescue League in Carroll received 5 cocker spaniels and 1 doxen that is pregnant from according to director Stacey Vonnahme. The 6 dogs were delivered by authorities following the raid Wednesday afternoon in Sac County. Volunteers and staff will begin grooming the dogs tonight which could take a couple of days to complete. Vonnahme told Carroll Broadcasting Thursday

Breda man dies from injuries sustained in a fall

Funeral services for 44-year-old Scott Koster of Breda are pending at the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda. Koster died from injuries suffered in a fall Wednesday afternoon around 2:24. According to official reports he was wiring some lights in a shop at 3991 Yankee Avenue in Sac County when he accidently stepped off the edge of the scaffolding he was working on. Koster fell about 10

Dogs seized during Sac County raid

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Wednesday morning around 11:00 at a rural Southern Sac County farm. During their search a building was found that contained cages of animals being kept in what is believed to be unsanitary conditions. The animals mainly cocker spaniels were seized and with the assistance of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, were removed

Carroll Chamber offers Pathway Panels to high school sophomores

Sophomores at Carroll Community Schools and Kuemper Catholic will learn from people working in the fields of agri-science and natural resources, arts and communications, business/information management/marketing, engineering/industrial/technological sciences, family and human services and health sciences. The Carroll Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual career pathway panels on

Jim Pedelty announced as Citizen of the Year (includes his speech)

Each year the Carroll Chamber of Commerce honors someone for a lifetime of helping to promote and sell Carroll. Gary Reidman announced this year’s recipient of the citizen of the year during Monday night’s chamber banquet.

Lohrville building to be closed

The elementary learning center in Lohrville will officially close at the end the this school year after the South Central Calhoun School Board unanimously approved the motion during Monday night’s meeting. SCC Superintendent Jeff Kruse says they discussed some of the positives about the closure with around 40 residents.

Chamber announced Humanitarian Award

The Carroll Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet Monday night where they honored many people and businesses for their contribution to Carroll. Karen Tim, of St Anthony Regional Hospital announced this year’s humanitarian award winner.
Scott Schon and Brian Badding of WCI Basement Repair were named recipients of the new business award.

Chamber announces Public Service Award

The Carroll Chamber Banquet honors people for their service to the community and each year they had out a public service award. Kyler Ludwig presented a very special award this year.

The heritage business award was presented to Howie Drees, his family and Drees Company.

Greg Schreck begins 25th year as Carroll Fire Chief

Interview with Greg Schreck

Goodwill Industries to collect in Churdan

Goodwill Industries will have their Ambassador Trailer in Churdan on the south side of the United Methodist Church. The donations trailer will accept donations from Wednesday, February 8th to Wednesday February 15th. Donations can be placed in the trailer and organizers ask that all donations including clothing, usable working small appliances, household goods, sporting goods and toys

Greg Schreck celebrates 25 years as Carroll Fire Cheif

Carroll Volunteer Fire Chief Greg Schreck began his 25th year as chief in Carroll and his 30th as a fireman in Carroll. He began his career in Templeton where he worked as a volunteer fireman before moving to Carroll 30 years ago. Schreck says he didn’t plan on being chief this long.

Dedham railroad crossing could be repaired this summer

A project that has been over five years in the making could be completed this summer. The Iowa Department of Transportation sent a letter to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad about the crossing on the north edge of Dedham. Carroll County applied for grant 5-years ago to help cover costs for repairing the crossing that created enough concerns that the railroad looked at doing a

Carroll County looks to add more signs on sharp curves

Carroll County could receive funding that will help pay for additional road signs where there are major curves on county roads. Six locations in county have been selected including north of Arcadia, north of Maple River, south of Halbur, on the old state highway west of Lanesboro, on county highway N-50 also known as the Kendall Bridge Road and north of Coon Rapids. County Engineer Dave

Interview with Former Carroll Mayor Jim Pedelty

Interview

Manning resident awarded Purple Heart

25-year-old Justin Weeks of Manning was awarded a Purple Heart for actions in Afghanistan this past weekend at Camp Dodge in Johnston. Weeks who is assigned to company A, 1st battalion, 168th infantry, 2nd brigade combat team, 34th infantry of the Iowa National Guard suffered a concussion on April 25th in the Paktiya Province. He was injured during a multi rocket-propelled grenade

Interviews with Senator Steve Kettering and Representative Dan Muhlbauer

Carroll Juvenile officer continues working on increase in teen drug use

Carroll and Sac County Juvenile Officer Andy Menken continue working towards educating parents and kids in the area about the affects of K-2 and substances that are similar. 2 Carroll area kids have been taken to the hospital after using a substance labeled as incense, but is very similar to k-2, which the legislature made illegal in 2011. The Carroll City Council will have a third and

Fall Affair to be held thursday in Carroll

The Family Resource Center in Carroll is hosting their annual fall affair Thursday night from 6:30-9:30 at Carroll County State Bank. Tickets for the event are $30 each and can be purchased at the Family Resource Center Wednesday or Thursday or at the door Thursday night. The event raises money to help purchase needed items for those in the community that is less fortunate. All

Iowa News

Secret Service agent fined $1,250 for Iowa OWI
The Secret Service agent charged with drunk driving in Decorah just before President Obama’s visit to northeast Iowa this past August has been ordered to pay a hefty fine. Forty-year-old Daniel Valencia last week entered an Alford plea in Winneshiek County District Court, which means he didn’t admit guilt, but concedes evidence exists for a probable conviction.

Des Moines temperature has yet to dip below zero
 Iowa’s capital city has yet to reach a below-zero temperature this winter. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Deitsch says it’s an unprecedented event over 134 years of record keeping. “This is the latest in the season we’ve gone without Des Moines hitting zero degrees or lower,” Deitsch said.

US trip of China's next leader: from Obama to Iowa
In 1985, Xi Jinping led a delegation to Muscatine, Iowa, to study advanced hog-raising techniques. He comes back next week, preparing to lead the world's most populous nation.      Xi is China's vice president and will take over the presidency from Hu Jintao next year. He will be in the U.S. to meet President Barack Obama and other leaders and

West Des Moines tweets lead to student assaults
West Des Moines school officials say tweets and Facebook comments are behind assaults made by two students.      Officials say the dispute began when comments were posted about a car accident in Des Moines. The two 17-year-old students at Valley High School say they felt bullied by the other.      The dispute erupted on

Coffee shop included in Cedar Rapids library plans
The new Cedar Rapids library will include a drive-up window for coffee to take advantage of the shop that will be built inside.      The Gazette says the city library board has given library director Bob Pasicznyuk the OK to finish a contract with Brewed Awakenings to open an outlet inside the library, which is scheduled to open in June

Dubuque police accuse fugitive of theft
A fugitive from a Dubuque work-release center has been arrested on theft and burglary charges.      The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports 54-year-old Kevin Johnson, of Durango, was found at a pawn shop on Saturday. Police say he was trying to pawn items that he'd stolen from Clean Restoration, where he worked until Jan. 1.

Iowa needs volunteers to plant wildflowers
Iowa is looking for volunteers to help transplant more than 2,000 native wildflower seedlings to help restore the state's prairies.      The Messenger in Fort Dodge says volunteers can get their hands dirty on Feb. 15 at the Iowa Department of Natural Resource Center at Brushy Creek near Lehigh.      DNR biologist Bill

Hancock County board freezes own pay, cuts others
County supervisors in Hancock County are taking no pay increase for Fiscal Year 2013, the second time in two years they've chosen no raise.      The Globe Gazette in Mason City reports that supervisors also cut the recommended pay increases for other county officials on Monday.      The county's compensation board

State appeals Polk County ruling on same-sex birth certificate
 The state is appealing a Polk County District Court ruling that ordered state health officials to issue a birth certificate that lists two women who are partners in a same-sex marriage as the parents of a two-year-old girl. The women conceived the baby using  an anonymous sperm donor.

Fayette County man charged in theft of anhydrous
 Kyle Boleyn A man has been arrested in connection with an anhydrous ammonia incident in northeast Iowa that sent a sheriff’s deputy to the hospital last week.  Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher says the female deputy was overcome by vapors coming from a broken tank at the Fredricksburg Farmers Co-op near Hawkeye. She was attempting to arrest a man suspected of tampering

Iowa law would mimic anti-illegal immigrant law in Arizona
 A bid to close-down Iowa businesses that employ illegal immigrants has cleared an initial hurdle at the statehouse.  If the bill becomes law, an Iowa business caught with an illegal immigrant on its payroll would be placed on probation.

Possible tax deal emerging
 Democrats in the Iowa Senate have mounted a public relations campaign to push for enhancing a tax credit that benefits low income Iowans. Senator Joe Bolkcom, a Democrat from Iowa City, spoke at a statehouse news conference this past Thursday. “I can’t think of a more important tax cut right now,” he said.

U-I students rate Super Bowl advertisers
 Advertisers spent three-and-a-half million dollars for each 30-second commercial during last night’s Super Bowl, but many of them weren’t new to viewers. Marketing students from the University of Iowa gathered to watch the game — and the ads. Sara Mouw, a U-of-I graduate student in marketing, says many of the ads were on-line before they were on TV during the big game.

Sioux City to vote on lowering fine for red light camera tickets
 Sioux City leaders plan to vote today  to lower the fine charged for a red light camera ticket. Sioux City Mayor  Bob Scott, says he expects a unanimous vote on the change. Scott says the fee would be reduced to $100 if the person agrees that they ran the red light. He says if you want to contest the ticket, there would be an additional $95 added on.

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