Overturned Semi Tanker Causes Detours On Hwy 75
(Hinton) — Northbound Highway 75 traffic is still being detoured between Hinton and Merrill. The reason for the detour is due to a semi truck and trailer that had overturned and is resting in the median. The accident happened this morning
at about 5:00 a.m. According to Plymouth County Sheriff’s officials, the driver had fallen asleep when the semi truck and tanker had entered the median and had rolled. The tanker truck is hauling liquid feed that originated from Feed Energy, Incorporated from Mankato, Minnesota. Tow trucks were summoned to the scene to help get the semi truck and tanker trailer back upright. However, the weight of the overturned truck was heavier than what the tow trucks could handle. A second tanker truck is now waiting at the scene. Emergency crews
and workers from the feed company are waiting for the arrival of a large pump in order to help pump the liquid feed from the overturned tanker to the second tanker. Authorities are detouring traffic to county road C-60 to K-42, and then back to C-44 and hook up with Highway 75 at Merrill. The driver suffered
only minor scratches, abrasions and bruises. Plymouth County Sheriff’s Deputies estimate the road will remain blocked until at least middle of the afternoon.
Le Mars Police Investigate Motorcycle Accident On Plymouth Street
(Le Mars) — On Wednesday, May 31st 2017 at approximately 1755 hours the Le Mars Police Department responded to an accident that occurred on State 3/Plymouth St.
Daniel Hicks, age 52 of Le Mars was westbound in the 100 block of Plymouth St west on a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle. Daniel did not realize that the vehicle in front of him came to a stop. Instead of hitting the vehicle in front of him he
laid the motorcycle down. A witness had stated that a subject was walking across the street, at which time, a truck and a SUV came to a stop. The SUV was the vehicle in front of the motorcycle.
Daniel had suspected minor/non incapacitating injuries and EMS transported him to Floyd Valley Hospital. No were citations given.
Daniel’s Yamaha sustained approximately $1,000.00 in damages.
Le Mars Fire and Rescue Issues May Monthly Report
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department responded to a total of 30 calls during the month of May. Eleven times, the fire department were called to fires. Four rescues were conducted during the month of May. The fire department
conducted seven investigations, and provided request for services three different times. The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department offered mutual aid on five occasions, three times to help with the Merrill Fire Department, the other two occasions were to assist Oyens at an auto accident, and Orange City with a
house fire. Fire Chief Dave Schipper says all members of the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department have been re-certified in hazardous materials operations.
Eleven members of the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department participated in the Memorial Day parade and Avenue of Flags Dedication Ceremonies held at the Plymouth County Courthouse grounds.
Brock Appointed To American Bank Board Of Directors
(Le Mars) –The Chairman and CEO, of American Bank, W. Dale Den Herder, has announced the addition of Bruce R. Brock to the Board of Directors of American Bank, N.A., at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of AmBank Company, Inc.
Bruce is the Founder and President of Brock Auction Co., Inc. and Auction Realty of America, and he conducts auctions across the United States & Canada.
His passion, since 1980, has been to bring farmland, ranchland, livestock, real estate & personal property sellers the absolute best in sales expertise. Bruce also finds time to donate his services to many local and national charities including, Country Western Stars Fundraising Auctions; Nationally Renowned
Speaker & Guest Lecturer at the Smithsonian Institution’s 30th Annual Festival
of American Folk Life; 1996 Iowa Auctioneer Association Man of the Year; National, State, Regional & Local Pheasants Forever, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited; Plymouth County Fair, Little Yellow Dog, Life Skills, Humane Society, Bishop Heelan Catholic School, GeeGee’s Playhouse; plus
many more.
American Bank Board of Directors
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach To Offer “Basic Crop Scouting For Women
(Le Mars) — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be holding a three-part seminar focusing on agronomy issues for area women interested in crop scouting basics. Dawn Henderson is an Extension and Outreach Agronomy intern.
She says Crops Specialist Joel DeJong will lead the program. Henderson says the crop scouting workshop will take place at the Iowa State University Research Farm near Sutherland.
Henderson says part of the program will study weeds and insect pests, and how they affect the crop. The Extension agronomy intern says program will look at the development of area crops.
Henderson explains the program is designed with women in mind, but men are welcomed. She says participants don’t need to have any background education in agronomy, only an interest.
The agronomy student says its important for farmers to scout their fields on a regular basis, in order to know how best to react to crop conditions.
Registration is $10 per evening, or a total of $30. The dates are June 8th, June 22nd, and July 6th. For additional information, or to register, you can contact the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach — Plymouth County office.
Midwest Economic Survey Shows Decline
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Results from a monthly survey of business supply managers suggest a slight decline in the economic conditions for nine Midwest and Plains states.
The Mid-America Business Conditions Index report released Thursday says the overall regional economic index dropped to 55.5 in May from 61.4 in April.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says the index figures over the past six months point to healthy growth for regional manufacturing and non-manufacturing through the third quarter of this
year.
The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth in that factor. A score below that suggests decline.
The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
Three More Arrests Made Resulting From Teen’s Death
PERRY, Iowa (AP) – Police say three more people have been charged in the death of a 16-year-old central Iowa girl who weighed only 56 pounds at her death.
Sabrina Ray’s body was found May 12 in the Perry home she shared with her adoptive parents, who were charged May 17.
Police said Wednesday that the girl was unable to walk, talk or eat after being “drop-kicked” by her 21-year-old adoptive brother down basement stairs weeks before her death. The brother, Justin Dale Ray, is charged with two counts of willful injury and two counts of child endangerment.
A cousin, 20-year-old Josie Raye Bousman, is charged with abetting the abuse.
The teen’s grandmother, 62-year-old Carla Bousman, faces several charges, including aiding and abetting kidnapping, child abuse resulting in death and obstruction.
No attorney is listed for the three in online court records.
Parents of Starved Teenager To Have Separate Trials
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The adoptive parents of a West Des Moines teenager who officials say was starved to death will have separate trials.
The Des Moines Register reports that a judge issued the ruling
Wednesday for separate trials from 42-year-old Nicole Finn and 46-year-old Joseph Finn in the October death of 16-year-old Natalie Finn.
Nicole Finn’s trial on first-degree murder and other charges has been set for Oct. 23. Joseph Finn’s trial on charges of kidnapping, neglect or abandonment and child endangerment has been set for Nov. 27.
A medical examiner found that Natalie Finn died from denial of critical care. A neighbor reported to police that Natalie Finn had regularly asked for food before her death.
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