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Jasper County Sheriff’s Needing Public’s Help

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WANTED:

ALEX MICHEAL SPANGENBURG, 24 years old


This subject has multiple warrants for his arrest, including: HOMICIDE BY VEHICLE- OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, BURGLARY 1ST DEGREE, ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR MENTAL ILLNESS. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 641-792-5912.

Note: Harboring or aiding Mr. Spangenburg can lead to criminal charges.

As a reminder, a criminal charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Black Bear Spotted in Poweshiek County

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Deputies from the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office and the State Game Warden officer were able to positively identify a black bear southeast of Montezuma on the evening of September 12.

This is information only. This bear has shown no signs of aggressive behavior and is not a threat to the public at this time. If you see the bear, keep your distance and leave it alone.

If you see the bear near property or town, however, please call and advise the Sheriff’s Office of its location.

Any questions please call the Poweshiek Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 641-623-5679 or the State Game Warden at 641-660-0741.

 

** Press Release from the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office.

Stream All Smiles After Election Results

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“My heart is beating fast. It’s been kind of tied in knots all day,” Lynette Stream expressed at the Mahaska County Courthouse Tuesday evening.

Stream, along with her husband, were awaiting the results of the election in the foyer of the courthouse. A wave of relief rushed over Stream as she was told that she had surpassed Tom Richardson, incumbent and current school board president, by just over 60 votes.

Stream, an unsettled parent and mother, received 564 votes while Richardson followed behind with 499 votes.

This is the third election in the past decade where a running school board president was surpassed by their opponent. Don Patterson, who was on the school board dating back to 2001, ran opposed in 2011 and lost the vote. In 2013, Susan Boxler also ran and lost her candidacy.

“I think, still tonight when i was at soccer field with my daughter, one of the major issues is still discipline.” Stream noted. “You know, we’ve made great strides with that.”

When NCN representative, Miranda Keeler, asked Stream about why board members — even currently on the board — speak of discipline yet only walk through the school to see physical changes. No member of the board speaks of personally witnessing the actions of students and disciplinary action students receive.

“I think that is one way I have an advantage as a stay-at-home mom,” responded Stream. “Other board members working full time may not have the time. I’m really excited to work with Rozey Warder.”

Rozanne “Rozey” Warder is the CEO of Take Action Consulting who has been working with the Oskaloosa Community School District for some time now. Take Action Consulting specifically designs plans for school districts, as well as various organizations.

Richardson made a brief appearance at the courthouse Tuesday evening following the dismissal of the regularly scheduled school board meeting, the only current standing school board member to do so. Richardson shook Stream’s hand and congratulated her on the victory before he exited. Richardson had served the board for the last 6 years.  

Shelly Herr ran unopposed for District 2 receiving 882 votes.

Carl Drost, incumbent, received 611 votes for the At-Large candidate seat. His opponent, Kym Life, only received 472 votes.

At a school board meeting in late August, Drost noted that this would be last term running for school board.

Drost took to Facebook Monday before the big election day. “The parents and concerned citizens need to send a message to the school system by electing Carl Drost and Lynette Stream to the Oskaloosa School Board tomorrow.”

Seemingly endorsing the idea that a partnership had formed between Drost and Stream throughout the school board election and forum process. Drost continued, “We need everybody to post, call and tell all their friends to get out and vote telling them how important this election is for our students and our community. (Tom and Kym sent out postcards last weekend).”

Stream shared Drost’s Facebook post and also noted to vote the duo for Oskaloosa School Board.

The number’s for this school board elections closed in on record setting for ballots casted. Almost 1,100 votes were counted, both absentee and at the polls. The highest voter turnout occurred in 2005 when the votes counted reached almost 1,400.  Just two years ago, out of the over 12,000 registered voters, only 345 ballots were casted.

The Board of Supervisors will accept and confirm the official results of the Mahaska County School Board Election later this week.

This upset win of Stream over Richardson means a new president will be elected. All candidates will take their oath at the next school board meeting on the evening of September 26th.

“Thank you so much for trusting me, listening to me. And thank you for putting the word out,” Stream spoke to those who voted for her.

 

Mahaska County Sheriff’s Still Looking for Wanted Suspect

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Early in the morning on August 11th, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call near Hickory Avenue, close to the intersection of 278th Street. The call was for a single vehicle that had ended up on its roof in a drainage ditch creek.

The 2004 Dodge pickup, driven by 35-year-old Nathan Edward Burk of Bloomfield, was a complete loss.

While investigating this accident, deputies discovered in excess of one-fourth pounds of a substance that was believed to be marijuana. Burk was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver – Class D Felony. Members of the M.I.N.E. Drug Task Force assisted in the investigated.

Burk was taken to the Mahaska County Jail and booked on the drug charge. Later in the day, Burk posted a $5,000 cash bound and was released.

Deputies also seized three-fourths pounds of methamphetamine, along with various drug paraphernalia. Upon the completion of the investigation, Burk was later charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver – Class B Felony – and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp – Class D Felony.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Burk in regard to the later charges.

As of this date, Burk has not been located or arrested. He is also wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, issued in Marion County, for Probation Violation.

Nathan Edward Burk, 35

If you have any information about Nathan Burk, call the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office at 641-673-4322 during business hours ( 8 AM to 5 PM) or 641-673-8403 for after hours.

** Information was provided by the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office

Wapello County Sheriff’s Made Two Arrests Over the Weekend

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Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible assault in progress on 4th Street in Chillicothe, IA on Saturday, September 9th around 3 PM. When Deputies arrived all parties were gone.

An investigation was conducted. On Sunday, Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Tony Bakalar, Sr., age 54 of Chillicothe and charged Bakalar Sr. with Domestic Abuse with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury and Harassment in the First Degree — both are Aggravated Misdemeanors.

Bakalar Sr. is currently being had in lieu of bond in the Wapello County Jail.

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On September 6th, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a burglary at a farm residence on Point Isabelle Road in Wapello County.

On Saturday, Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at 310 North Street in Ottumwa, IA and numerous items that were reported stolen were recovered.

As a result of the investigation and search warrant Trevor Roberts, age 28 of Ottumwa has been charged with two counts of Burglary Third Degree a Class D Felony. Roberts has bonded from the Wapello County Jail.

The investigation is continuing and additional charges are anticipated.

‘Gentle Giant’ Passes Away at Age 78

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“I Believe in You,” love ballad by Don Williams, an award-winning country singer, died at 78.

Williams had 17 No. 1 hits before retiring in 2016.

Williams, nicknamed “the Gentle Giant,” had a rich voice, gentle delivery and storytelling style. He toured sparingly, did few media interviews and spent much of his time on his farm west of Nashville.

“It’s one of those blessings and curses kind of things,” Williams said in an interview with The Associated Press in 1994. “If you have the talent, it’s a blessing. But there’s times that … a lot of the prices that you have to pay to be a part of it is a curse. But as far as … the way people have responded to what I’ve done, there’s very few things in my life that I’ve done that come anywhere close to making you feel exhilarated and humbled and fulfilled and challenged and all that, all at the same time.”

Some of his top hits are: ″Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good,” “I Believe in You,” ″You’re My Best Friend,” ″Some Broken Hearts Never Mend,” “Back in My Younger Days” and ″Till the Rivers All Run Dry.”

Was featured in a duet with Emmylou Harris, “If I Needed You” in 1981.

“One of the greatest to ever sing a country song,” wrote Rodney Atkins on Twitter. “I can’t write a song without thinking about Don Williams songs. #RIPDonWilliams.”

He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010.

Williams was born in Floydada, Texas, and spent the early part of his career in rock, country and folk groups. He was a founding member of the Pozo Seco Singers, then started a solo career in 1971. His first No. 1 hit was “I Wouldn’t Want to Live If You Didn’t Love Me” and 42 of his 46 singles landed on the top 10 from 1974 to 1991.

OPD Exceeds Fundraising Goal

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“We have received an overwhelming response from the community,” said Police Chief Jake McGee at a final check presentation on Monday morning.

Chief McGee accepted a $5,000 donation from the Southeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors on September 11th.

The Oskaloosa Police Department decided to begin their fundraising for a new K-9 unit back in June. The department set a goal to raise $40,000 to purchase and train a canine, buy a specific K-9 vehicle and appropriate training for the officer.

Oskaloosa Officer, Austin Rogers, spent an extensive amount of time for his K-9 research and will be the handler. McGee noted that having a K-9 is a huge commitment for an officer. “The dog is a part of your family, it comes home with you,” said McGee.

The OPD is expecting the new vehicle, and K-9, to last seven to ten years. This vehicle will only be driven on one shift. By purchasing a specific vehicle, will actually help save money for the department in a long run with no longer having to replace other patrol cruisers that were used for a K-9.

This is the third K-9 for the police department. Nash was the K-9 for Lt. McClun from 2003 to 2012 and Quest served from 1996 to 2003.

Officer Austin Rogers will head to Indiana in the spring for a 6-week training camp. Where he will be matched with a shepherd that is a year to a year-and-a-half old.

Chief McGee noted that it could be a German, Dutch or Czech Shepherd – but it will be a shepherd from overseas. Officer Rogers will work 7 days a week for 6 weeks in the spring of 2018. McGee wants Rogers and the dog to be back for about a month to ensure they are both ready for demonstration sometime in the summer of 2018.

According to Chief McGee, the department received donations from all over state of Iowa. “We received dollar donations from kids that came in and giving it to our receptionist,” said Chief McGee.”We had kids with lemonade stands donating their proceeds.”

Chief Jake McGee receives a donation from the Southeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors at Taso’s Steakhouse

 

Oskaloosa Football Builds Confidence with Route of Fort Madison

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Just two short weeks ago, the Oskaloosa football team stumbled in a highly anticipated season opener against the three-time defending state champion Pella Little Dutch. But on the first week of district play, Osky seems to be finding their groove.

The 58-14 drubbing of Fort Madison is a similar score to the 49-0 win the Indians picked up on the Bloodhounds’ home field last year. That’s a great sign for Osky supporters as their team looks to get back to the playoffs.

Quarterback Seth Howard looked in the zone against Fort Madison, going 15 for 24 for 257 yards and 3 TDs. He also ran ten times for 110 yards and 3 TDs. This kind of performance is sure to excite fans of the Indians as an athletic quarterback who can find his targets downfield will make Osky tough to beat.

Howard will be the first to say he couldn’t do it without his targets, as several players got into the act offensively. None more so than Cole Henry, who caught four passes for 38 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-7-inch junior will be a threat in short yardage, especially in the redzone, all season long. Alex Chapman led Osky with 127 receiving yards on four receptions. Tanner DeKock had three catches and a TD on the day as well.

Complementing the improved passing game was a rush attack that got going behind the Blake VanVeldhuizen-led offensive line. Casey Hill was the main beneficiary, rushing 13 times for 60 yards and a TD. Tyler Miller also had his best day in the backfield so far this season, gaining 47 yards on 6 carries with a rushing TD as well.

Defensively, Osky starting a little slowly, but eventually were able to surround the Hounds and not allow any big plays. Keaton DeKock and Cole Kraber had seven tackles each. Turnovers also played a factor as Alex DeJong picked off two more passes to increase his season total to four and Calvin Silvers had a fumble recovery.

All in all, there didn’t seem to be a lot of holes for Coach Jake Jenkins and the Indians last Friday, but there will be stiffer tests in Class 3A District 5. Mount Pleasant will host Osky this Friday and they are no pushover, as they nearly upset Washington, falling 16-14 on the road.

You can hear that game live on 99.5 FM/740 AM KMZN, radiokmzn.com, and the KMZN mobile app starting with the pregame at 7 PM on Friday as Mount Pleasant and Oskaloosa battle to stay in the mix at the top of District 5.

 

 

Story By Emery Songer

Oskaloosa High Looking Forward to Homecoming

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This year’s Oskaloosa High School Homecoming is fast approaching. Its theme is “A Hero’s Homecoming,” and students are already gearing up for the week’s events.

As soon as Homecoming Week kicks off on Monday, September 18th, students are able to display their school spirit by participating in the first of five dress-up days taking place during the week. Each day has a unique theme:

  • Monday: “Marvel Monday,” – dress as their favorite superhero
  • Tuesday: “Too Cool Tuesday,” – “preppy” dress code
  • Wednesday: “Whirl of Life Wednesday,”- Freshmen dress up as babies, Sophomores as teenagers, Juniors as adults, and Seniors as senior
    citizens
  • Thursday: “Tourist Thursday” – bucket hats and Hawaiian shirts encouraged
  • Friday: “Spirit Friday,” – wear your favorite Oskaloosa attire

Of course, the High School Student Council has also prepared a few events for the entire
community to take part in during the week. On Monday the 18th, following the JV home football game,
12th-grade girls will duke it out in the gender-swapped Powder Puff Football game at the Lacey
Complex football field. On Tuesday the 19th, 12th-grade boys will engage in their own role-reversed
game, Powder Puff Volleyball, right after the girls’ varsity game in the spectator gym at the high
school. Admission for both Powder Puff events is 100{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} free!

On Thursday, September 21st, the annual Homecoming Parade will push off its first float at 6:30 PM Be sure to find a good spot to cheer on the football team, marching band, and many more extracurricular groups and clubs!

Or, if you have your own float or convertible you’d like to drive in the parade, contact the school at 673-3407 or email Kim Gile at gilek@oskycsd.org. After the parade, head down to the Community Stadium on North 1st Street to see which two lucky Seniors will be crowned Homecoming King and Queen.

Finally, on Friday, September 22nd, Homecoming will come to a close as the varsity football team battles the Solon Spartans at 7:30 PM at the Lacey Field. After the game, high school students are invited to the Homecoming Dance, starting at 9:00 PM. The dance will last until midnight, giving students plenty of time to dance their hearts out.

Be sure to thank your nearest Student Council member this Homecoming, as none of these events would be possible without these committed students. Remember to be safe and have a blast during this week of fun!

Mahaska County Employee Passes Away

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On Wednesday, September 6th, Jerry Allen Barrickman passed away while in the care of the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Barrickman was 54 years old.

The memorial service will be held Monday, September 11, at 10:30 AM in the Bethel Baptist Church in Oskaloosa.

An excerpt from Barrickman’s Obituary:

 One of Jerry’s favorite expressions was “The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago, the next best time is today.” Jerry would be very pleased if you would plant a tree in his honor or adopt an already planted tree and watch over its care. That will be a fitting legacy for a man that was strong as an oak.

ORIGINAL

Yesterday morning around 9 AM the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were called to a farm on Indian Way southwest of Beacon where a tractor had struck a farm building.

Upon deputies arrival, it was discovered that the tractor was own and operated by the Mahaska County Secondary Roads Department. The driver, an employee with the Mahaska County Secondary Roads Department, was suffering from a medical condition.

The employee was extricated from the tractor and transported to the Mahaska Health Partnership. The individual was then airlifted to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines listed in critical condition.

Estimated damages from this incident include the tractor at $5,000 and the farm building is estimated at $25,000.

There is no update as of Friday morning on the condition of the employee.

The Oskaloosa Fire Department and the MHP Ambulances assisted during this incident.

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