Airplane Crash Claims Four Lives From Plymouth County
(Guthrie Center) — Tragedy struck this weekend as an airplane originating from Le Mars crashed into a cow pasture near Guthrie Center, killing all four people on board. The plane left the Le Mars Municipal Airport Friday evening with a destination of Osceola, However, according to reports, the pilot, 49-year old, Ed Anderson of Le Mars suffered a heart attack.
According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office they received a phone call from Des Moines Air Traffic Control requesting an emergency landing for a single engine aircraft at the Guthrie Center Airport. Des Moines Traffic Control advised the pilot had suffered a heart attack and a student pilot would be attempting an emergency landing. Guthrie Center Fire and Rescue along with Panora Rescue were dispatched to the Guthrie Center Airport for the emergency landing. The aircraft never arrived at the airport. Des Moines Traffic Control reported the aircraft dropped off radar approximately 4 miles southwest of the Guthrie Center Airport. The aircraft had left Le Mars, at approximately 4:15 p.m. traveling to Osceola, Iowa for a weekend hunting trip.
The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office launched an extensive search and rescue mission to locate the aircraft. The Sheriff’s office utilized the assistance of the Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Panora police Department, Stuart Police Department, Guthrie County
Emergency Management, Guthrie Center Fire and Rescue, Panora Fire and Rescue, and numerous other law enforcement, fire, and rescue agencies.
On Saturday morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m. a Guthrie County Citizen reported a small plane crash in a cow pasture southwest of the intersection of 265th and Maple Avenue. The plane impacted very hard and all occupants were deceased at the scene. The deceased crash victims have been identified
as Edward Ralph Anderson (49) (pilot) of Le Mars, Iowa, Patrick Kellen (36) or Le Mars, Iowa, Tyler Douvia (28) of Merrill, Iowa, and Samantha Clark (15) of Le Mars, Iowa. The deceased occupants of the plane have been transported to the Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office. The crash site is being
secured pending an investigation by the FAA.
(photos provided by Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office)
Authorities Investigate Semi Truck Accident Loaded With Hogs
(Akron) — The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an accident involving a semi truck and trailer loaded with market hogs that had overturned. The driver of the semi truck had called the Plymouth County Communications Center, but was unable to get out of the truck. The accident happened at the intersection of 190th Street and Fir Avenue. Apparently, the tires of the trailer dropped into the ditch, causing the trailer to overturn. The Akron Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the scene. The driver was Paul Einck from Hudson, South Dakota. Einck was
uninjured, however he was unable to exit the truck without assistance from the fire department. The hogs were removed from the trailer by the Akron Fire Department and placed in other trucks to be taken from the scene. Many
of the hogs were killed and had to be destroyed. The crash was investigated by the Iowa State Patrol with assistance from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, Akron Police, and the Akron Fire and Ambulance.
Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department Respond To Four Calls Saturday evening
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department had a busy Saturday evening, responding to four different calls, including a roll-over accident that happened on county road C-16. The details of that accident are not known at this time.
Area Businesses, Organizations, and School Honor Veterans
(Le Mars) — Sunday was Veteran’s Day, however, many organizations and businesses are paying tribute to area veterans today. Total Motors of Le Mars held a flag raising ceremony on Saturday morning acknowledging local veterans. The five flags represent each military branch. Members of the Wasmer Post #241 American Legion of Le Mars raised the flags. People were
gathered around the flags and respectfully watched as 15 Legion members raised each flag up independently. In the cold morning wind the Legion members showed their sheer dedication and loyalty to the flags as they went up. You can see the towering 70 foot American Flag and along with the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force & Coast Guard flags on display at the corner of
Total Motors lot.
(photo courtesy of Total Motors)
Veterans can eat a free breakfast this morning as Hy-Vee
is saluting local veterans. The student council of the MMC-RU school is holding a Veteran’s Day program at the MMCRU High School at Marcus. Coffee and rolls will be served at 9:00 a.m. with the program scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Low Prices Force Many Dairy Farms To Leave Business
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Agribusiness experts say high production costs and low commodity prices are forcing more dairy farmers out of business in Iowa and other states.
Experts say the global flood of milk has depressed prices to about half what they were in 2014, and they still haven’t hit all-time lows.
The Des Moines Register reports that Iowa is the nation’s 10th-
largest milk producer, with 1,150 dairy farms, and it’s lost about 80 dairy operations this year – nearly 7 percent.
University of Wisconsin-Madison dairy policy analyst Mark Stephenson says U.S. production has continued to increase despite the large number of dairy cows being culled from herds. He says the U.S. needs a significant increase in exports to bring about a dramatic improvement in prices – something he doesn’t see “on the horizon.”
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Repairs For High Tech Vehicles Can Be Costly
(Des Moines) — Iowans who drive cars with advanced technology are finding they’re much more expensive to repair. A study shows cars equipped with “advanced driver assistance systems” may cost twice as much to fix after crashes or even fender-benders. Beth Mosher (MO-zhur), at Triple-A-Iowa, says “high tech” features are important in preventing crashes, but they’re not cheap to replace after a wreck.
Sensors, cameras and other devices are being embedded in bumpers, side mirrors and windshields. Mosher says even minor damage might need to be fixed right away.
Car owners should make sure their mechanics are qualified to calibrate advanced driving systems. The study shows one in three Americans can’t afford an un-expected car repair bill, even as low as 500-dollars. Mosher says Triple-A has several recommendations for car owners:
– Learn about repair costs when shopping for a car
– Discuss them with your insurance agent
– Start saving money for emergency repairs
