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FAIRFAX WOMAN INJURED IN SLUSHY HIGHWAY 59 CRASH
(Fairfax) -- A Fairfax, Missouri woman is injured in an Atchison County two-vehicle accident early Thursday morning.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 21-year-old Jordon R Hughes was taken to Fairfax Community Hospital by Atchison Holt Ambulance for treatment of serious injuries.
Hughes' vehicle was northbound on Highway 59 five miles north of Fairfax when she lost control of the vehicle on the slush covered roadway. Her vehicle crossed the center line and struck a tractor trailer driven by 70-year-old Jay E Deyoung of Essex nearly head-on.
Hughes' vehicle skidded off the east side of 59 and came to rest. Deyoung's vehicle skidded off the east side of the road, struck an embankment and came to rest blocking the northbound lane.
The patrol was assisted by Atchison County Sheriff's Office, Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax First Responders, Tarkio Fire Department, and MoDOT.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:53:42 CST
SOME FLOOD WARNINGS CANCELED, OTHERS REMAIN
(Undated) -- Water levels along some area rivers are decreasing.
As a result, the National Weather Service has canceled the flood warnings in effect for the West Nishnabotna River near Randolph and Hancock. However, the flood warning continues for the Nishnabotna River near Hamburg from Friday morning to Monday morning. Flood warnings also remain for the Tarkio River at Fairfax and the 102 River at Maryville.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:49:54 CST
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES EXTRA FUNDING FOR CLARINDA MHI
(Des Moines) -- Another possible break for Clarinda's MHI at the Statehouse.
The House Appropriations Committee Thursday morning unanimously approved an amendment to HSB 736 adding $585,000 to the Clarinda Treatment Complex's appropriation. Such a move could stave off a planned bed reduction at the facility's geropsyciatric ward from 35 to 20. Jason Bridie is communications director for Clarinda Regional Health Center and director of the Clarinda Medical Foundation. Bridie tells KMA News he expects the bill to go to the full House, then the Senate. While saying its a positive development for preserving mental health services in Southwest Iowa, Bridie calls on supporters to keep the e-mails and calls to legislators coming.
Bridie say special emphasis should be given to legislators in the Senate. Bridie and other supporters question where the facility's patients will go if beds are eliminated.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:28 CST
FAIRFAX MAN INJURED IN SLUSHY HIGHWAY 59 CRASH
(Fairfax) -- A Fairfax, Missouri man is injured in an Atchison County two-vehicle accident early Thursday morning.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 21-year-old Jordon R Hughes was taken to Fairfax Community Hospital by Atchison Holt Ambulance for treatment of serious injuries.
Hughes' vehicle was northbound on Highway 59 five miles north of Fairfax when he lost control of the vehicle on the slush covered roadway. His vehicle crossed the center line and struck a tractor trailer driven by 70-year-old Jay E Deyoung of Essex nearly head-on.
Hughes' vehicle skidded off the east side of 59 and came to rest. Deyoung's vehicle skidded off the east side of the road, struck an embankment and came to rest blocking the northbound lane.
The patrol was assisted by Atchison County Sheriff's Office, Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax First Responders, Tarkio Fire Department, and MoDOT.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:58 CST
MODOT REPORTS CURRENT FLOODING & ROAD CLOSURE DETAILS EFFECTIVE 1:00 PM THURSDAY
(Saint Joseph) -- Effective Thursday afternoon at 1:00 the following Missouri roads are closed due to flooding:
ANDREW COUNTY:
Route 48 - Between Elm St. & County Road 168. Closed due to flooding from 102 River.
Route 48 - on the west side of Rosendale. Closed due to flooding from 102 River.
Route C - At the intersection of MO 48 and at south city limits of Rosendale. Closed due to flooding from 102 River.
Route B - Approximately 1-1/2 mile east of U.S. 71. Closed due to flooding from 102 River.
GENTRY COUNTY:
Route H - At Carmak between Route E and County Road 338. Closed due to flooding from West Fork Grand River.
NODAWAY COUNTY:
Route U - At Arkoe. Closed due to flooding from 102 River.
For more information call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT or visit modot.gov.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:32:23 CST
CLARINDA'S IWCC IS HOSTING A BLOOD DRIVE TODAY WHILE TRAINING NURSING STUDENTS
(Clarinda) -- If you've not yet given blood, the opportunity exists today to not only help save someone's life, but help train nursing students at Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda.
Lead Nursing Instructor Stacy Pulliam tells KMA News the students learn a broad scope of material when being responsible for a blood drive. Pulliam says it's an important component of the comprehensive nursing education. She says students learn how to meet community needs and build relationships while teaching others the importance of giving blood. The instructor certifies that IWCC nursing students are on the cutting edge of the medical industry.
IWCC Clarinda Campus Director Chad Wellhausen says the students are only a couple of months away from working in 'the real world'. He says the program has strongly helped to complete the entire nursing course. He explains that the program offers the first step for those who have no nursing background and takes them to completion of the RN degree within 2 - 2 1/2 years. Wellhausen says he's excited IWCC can provide health care professionals to the rural communities.
Donor Recruitment Representative American Red Cross Lori Knight says she's thrilled to work with the enthusiastic students. Knight encourages the public to visit the campus to donate blood and help both the Red Cross and the IWCC nursing program.
The drive continues in the gymnasium until 5:30 and the public may call Susan Hicks at 542-5117 or log onto givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment to give blood in your city.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:59:40 CST
MALVERN TEEN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES
(Glenwood) -- A 15-year-old Malvern resident is arrested during a traffic stop Wednesday by Mills County Sheriff's department and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:57:31 CST
KMA FM TURNS ON NEW TOWER
(Shenandoah) -- Another historic moment for one of America's legendary radio stations.
At 7:05 Thursday morning, KMA Program Director Don Hansen flipped a switch ending programming on KMA FM 99.3. KMA's Chuck Morris then began the countdown to the launch of KMA FM 99.1--and it's 100,000-watt tower.
With the new tower located north and east of Hawleyville, KMA will provide relevant news, weather and sports information to a bigger coverage area. KMA President Ed May Junior says the switchover is a long time in coming.
Local dignitaries on hand for the switchover included the Taylor County Board of Supervisors, who assisted KMA in erecting the new tower. Taylor County Supervisor Rob Lundquist says the new tower is a benefit for the whole are, not just Taylor County.
Also attending the ceremonies were Shenandoah Mayor Dick Hunt and Clarinda Mayor Gordon Kokenge--representing KMA's licensed communities. KMA General Manager Mark Eno thanked the landowners of KMA's former FM tower near Elmo, Missouri--Wayne and Dixie James--and the landowners of the new FM tower, Normalee Miller and her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Brian Herzberg--for their cooperation. A big thank you also goes out to KMA Engineer Mark Brockmeyer for all of his hard work and dedication in making the new tower--and power--possible.
To see photos, click here.
Iowa Governor Chet Culver and Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge sent this congratulatory letter to May Broadcasting to mark this special occasion.
01932_Governor_Culver_Letter.pdf
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:55:50 CST
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION SET MARCH 28TH
(Glenwood) -- Glenwood school officials are ready to celebrate the completion of the new high school building.
Dedication ceremonies and an open house are slated March 28th from 2-to-4 p.m. Glenwood School Superintendent Doctor Stan Sibley tells KMA News the event gives the district an opportunity to show off the new facility opened last August. Sibley says tours will provide a glipse of the district's features.
Sibley says most parents have already seen the building's interior through sports events and fine arts activities. Sibley says the celebration is long time in coming, considering the numerous delays the district experienced in the building's construction. Sibley, however, says the dark cloud of construction delays had a silver lining--the district received an extra year of school infrastructure local option--or SILO--funding for the project.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:41:44 CST
SHENANDOAH SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTS HARD SURFACE POLICY FOR BUSES
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah's school district is one of the few in KMAland without a hard surface route policy for buses.
Action by the Shenandoah School Board this week changes that. Board members approved a policy establish 5 routes in the district for pickups on hard surfaces only. Shenandoah School Superintendent Dick Profit tells KMA News District Transportation Director Todd Greenwalt developed the policy as a result of the rough winter.
While saying some students may have to travel 3-to-4 miles to catch a bus on a hard surface route, Profit adds it's a better alternative than having buses stuck, and forcing students to walk through heavy snow or muddy quagmire in transfering to another bus. Profit says buses were stuck in snow twice this winter.
So far, Profit says no buses have gotten stuck in mud from melting snow and heavy rainfall the past few days. But, Profit says some of the rural routes have ruts capable of pulling a bus off to a side.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:36:41 CST
AREA LAWMAKER LAUDS STATE GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION BILL
(Des Moines) -- At least one KMAland lawmaker is lauding the state government reorganization bill for what's in it--and what's not.
Governor Chet Culver Wednesday signed the measure, which eliminates 14 different state boards and commissions and consolidates state computer systems. It also seeks to reduce the number of "middle managers" in state government. State Representative Mike Reasoner tells KMA News the bill was designed to improve the efficiency of state government. Reasoner, a Democrat from Creston, cites the Legislative Fiscal Bureau's projections that the bill will save $127 million in state funding.
Reasoner says the bill signed by the governor excludes much of the language creating controversy the past few months, such as the proposal to close mental health institutes in Clarinda and three other communities. Reasoner says lawmakers in the House found the language objectionable. Reasoner says lawmakers also removed language shifting control of local preschool and daycare programs from empowerment boards to school districts.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:32:12 CST
KMA-FM MOVES TO 99.1
(KMAland) -- Today is an exciting day in the history of KMA Broadcasting. As of 7:05 this morning a new 100,000 watt radio transmitter on a 1000 foot tower northeast of Hawleyville in northwestern Taylor County, Iowa was turned on. KMA-FM, now located at 99.1 on the dial, begins a new era for KMA Broadcasting which got it's start in August of 1925.
Ed May, Jr was joined by Shenandoah Mayor Richard Hunt, Clarinda Mayor Gordon Kokenge and Taylor County Supervisors Rob Lundquist, Bonnie Godden and Charles Ambrose when the power was turned on. To see photos, click here.
Iowa Governor Chet Culver and Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge sent this congratulatory letter to May Broadcasting to mark this special occasion.
01928_Governor_Culver_Letter.pdf
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:39:25 CST
FLOOD WARNINGS ISSUED FOR KMALAND
(Valley, NE) -- Minor flooding is forecast by the National Weather Service for the following areas:
- West Nishnabotna River near Hancock affecting Pottawattamie County.
- West Nishnabotna River near Randolph from late Thursday night to Saturday afternoon.
- Nishnabotna River near Hamburg from Friday morning to Monday evening affecting Fremont County.
- East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak affecting Montgomery County.
- West Nishnabotna River near Hancock from Thursday evening to Friday evening.
- 102 river at Maryville until late Friday night.
Authorities urge motorists: Do not drive cars through areas where water covers the road. The water depth may be too great to allow your vehicle to pass safely. TURN AROUND...DON`T DROWN!
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 5:27:57 CST
SHENANDOAH CREWS REPAIR WATER MAIN BREAK
(Shenandoah) -- Water services in a small portion of Shenandoah were disrupted for a few hours Wednesday afternoon.
City crews repaired a water main break at the end of Keith Drive, across from the K-through-8th Grade Building. Shenandoah City Administrator Bo Harris tells KMA News the break, located in the Shenwood Subdivision, affected services for five houses and the Shenwood Apartments. Harris says the weather was likely a factor in the main's break. Harris says pipes often snap as frost begins to thaw, and infrastructure shifts.
While melting snow and recent rainfall could increase the chances of broken mains, Harris says it's always a concern. Harris recalls city crews fixing a broken main following one of the December blizzards. Harris says water main breaks also happen in the summer.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:52 CST
FLOODING CLOSES J-46 NEAR RIVERTON
(Riverton) -- Fremont County residents have seen it too often over the years--a major road closed due to flooding.
That road is County Road J-46. And once again, flood waters have inundated the road west of Riverton, forcing Fremont County officials to close it Wednesday afternoon. Fremont County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Crecelius tells KMA News the road was closed soon after flood warnings were issued for the East Nishnabotna River near Hamburg.
Flood waters also closed J-46 back in 2007 and '08. While no other flooding on Fremont County roads is imminent, Crecelius expresses fears of flooding this spring and summer, as heavy snow continues to melt, and more rain threatens the area. Crecelius is reminding residents and motorists, alike to be wary of flooding. Crecelius says motorists should avoid driving across flooded roads--even the slightest amount of water can make a vehicle lose control.
Late Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the West Nishnabotna River near Hancock, affecting Pottawattamie County, from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon, and the West Nishnabotna River near Randolph, affecting Fremont County from Thursday evening to Saturday morning. Another flood warning includes the East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, affecting Montgomery County, from Thursday afternoon to late Friday night and the Nishnabotna River near Hamburg, affecting Fremont County from Friday morning to late Monday night.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:42:12 CST
KMA NEWS MAKES DRUG CHARGE CORRECTION
(Glenwood) -- Monday, KMA News reported that 20-year-old Justin Jones, of Glenwood, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and gathering.
The correct statement is that he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and gathering. He was not charged with intent to deliver.
Police Chief Johansen reminds that a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:47:56 CST
NEW PROPERTY TAX MANDATED BY IOWA LEGISLATORS WILL FUND EDUCATION
(Des Moines) -- The Iowa State Legislator's Education Approprations Subcommittee passed their bill Monday and one KMAland legislator's response is that it's "...kind of a disaster".
State Representative Greg Forristall, of Macedonia, is a member of the Education Committee and tells KMA News what the bill does is change in a fundamental way how teacher quality money is funded. Forristall says the issue came about 2 or 3 years ago as an attempt to put more money into teacher's salaries. He says it came to about $4,500 per teacher paid directly by the state to the school districts, and from the districts to the teachers.
The Representative relays that now that money responsibility will go directly to the property tax payer.
Forristall says what that means in Shenandoah is that an additional $50,000 has to be made up by July 1st -- on top of the other $967,000 hit that the district took with the governor's 10 percent cuts.
Additionally, Forristall says it's a permanent change for the school districts themselves to come up with that money each year.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:02:18 CST
NODAWAY CO. AUTHORITIES RECOVER STOLEN ITEMS FROM MAITLAND RESIDENCE
(Maitland) -- Nodaway County authorities are looking for suspects in a series of thefts following the recent discovery of stolen materials.
Acting on a tip from the county's road and bridge supervisor, the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office located a trailer stolen from the department in the 400 block of 2nd Street in Maitland, Missouri March 4th. With assistance from Holt County Sheriff Scott Wedlock, the sheriff's office obtained a search warrant, and recovered a snowplow reported stolen from the Mound City School District and a 1996 Chevy S-10 Blazer taken from a residence in Ravenwood in December.
No arrests were made, as no one was at home at the time the search warrant was executed. The case has been sent to the Holt County prosecuting attorney for his review. The Missouri Highway Patrol and the Nodaway County Road and Bridge crew assisted Nodaway and Holt County authorities in the investigation.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:24:52 CST
CRESTON WOMAN WHO TURNED SELF IN IS CHARGED WITH DRUG POSSESSION
(Corning) -- A woman who walked in to the Adams County Sheriff's Department to report for jail time was found to be in possession of drugs.
At 10:00 Tuesday morning, 27-year-old Heather Davis, of Creston, reported to the Adams County Jail for a Union County charge. The Adams County Sheriff's office tells KMA News a search of her person revealed Xanax (Zanex).
Davis reportedly admitted to smuggling in the drug during her last in carceration.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:08:51 CST
ESSEX COUNCIL APPROVES CHANGES IN GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES
(Essex) -- Essex business owners, and residents living outside the community depending on the community for garbage disposal, face some changes in services and fees.
At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Essex City Council approved the first reading of an amendment to city solid waste collection ordinances. Essex Mayor Russell Hilker tells KMA News the first change involves an increase in commercial collection fees to $25 for once a week pickups, and $35 for twice-a-week collections. Hilker says that's an increase of $5 and $10, respectively, over the existing fees.
In addition, Hilker says the council approved an increase in fees for rural residents disposing of garbage in town from $49.50 per quarter to $55 per quarter, or $16.50 per month to $18.50 per month. And, Hilker says city trucks will no longer pick up garbage of rural residents living along the route to the landfill. Hilker says residents will have to do that, themselves.
Hilker says the changes are designed to generate more revenues, and encourage rural residents to handle their own garbage. The council waived the second and third readings, thus putting the changes in effect upon publication. In other business, the council approved the city's budget for fiscal year 2011, with the tax levy at about $13.41 per thousand dollars valuation. That's down eight cents from the current fiscal year's rate.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:57:23 CST
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