Log Cabin Ready To Be Moved
(Le Mars) — Depending on many factors, including the weather, the Joy Hollow log cabin may move from the Plymouth County fairgrounds to the Plymouth County Historical Museum today. The move is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. The 115 year-old cabin is ready to roll. On Wednesday, Morrow’s Housemoving of Jackson, Nebraska was able to move the cabin off its site shortly after 5:00 p.m. and onto the road leading to the fairgrounds’ exit. No problems were encountered during the time the cabin was placed on the dollies. Museum officials say if the cabin is not able to be moved on Thursday, they will try for Friday. Wet weather has been a problem for the site preparation at the museum. Mid-American Energy company will not work in the rain, and the museum’s contractor has been delayed in preparing footings for the cabin due to consistent rainy weather. The contractor is to begin preparing footings for the cabin next Tuesday. For now, the cabin will have to be parked near its final destination on the east side of the museum and placed on its foundation at a later date.
Friederich Named Chamber’s “Boss Of The Quarter”
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Chamber of Commerce honored its “Boss of the Quarter” during a Chamber coffee held on Wednesday. Gene Friederich is the owner of the Subway fast food restaurant located inside the Le Mars Walmart store. He was nominated by Lori Campbell and the staff of employees. In the nomination, it states that Gene and Marie Friederich have owned the subway stores for over ten years. Gene has been a respected businessman in Le Mars for many years, starting with the Ben Franklin store, Happy Hang Ups, and now Subway. He is very well-known and well-liked in the community as you can tell by the personal small town friendliness he exhibits in his stores to all his customers and friends, even encouraging them not to take any wooden nickels. Gene is not only committed to his customers but also to his employees. He models behavior that his employees want to emulate, and his work ethic and integrity are shown daily. He is very involved with the day-to-day duties of the store, working closely with his employees. He is often heard saying, “Its a Women’s World, and they like that. Gene strives to maintain an extremely positive attitude and is willing to listen to any problems, concerns or ideas with an open mind. Lori Campbell writes, it’s been a privilege to work with Gene for so many years. We look forward to a continued working relationship with our colleague and friend. Our congratulations go to Gene Friederich for being named the Chamber’s “Boss of the Quarter”.
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Legislative Leaders Continue To Meet Hoping To Find Budget Compromise
(Des Moines) — Iowa legislative leaders have been meeting this week to hopefully finalize the state’s budget differences and to adjourn the session. Chuck Soderberg of Le Mars serves as the chairman of the House appropriations committee. He feels optimistic about the progress that has been made between the Republican led House and the Democratic controlled Senate with regards to the budget.
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South Sioux City Man Found Guilty Of Selling Meth
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A South Sioux City man has been found guilty of selling methamphetamine by a federal jury.
42-year-old Jose Orellana was found guilty Friday on one count of conspiracy to distribute 5 grams or more but less than 50 grams of methamphetamine.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sioux City, Iowa, said Orellana was involved in a conspiracy to sell the drug in Sioux City and South Sioux City, Nebraska, from September 2013 through May 13, 2014.
Orellana faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a possible maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. A sentencing date has not been scheduled yet.
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Woman Pours Bleach On Wife
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A Des Moines woman has been arrested on suspicion of pouring bleach on her wife after an argument over air freshener.
Police arrested a 51-year-old woman Tuesday. A police report says the victim contacted police after she and her wife argued over the victim using air freshener in a bedroom.
Police say the suspect was upset because the air freshener was making her sick. The police report says the victim locked herself in the bedroom, and the suspect pried the door open with a pair of scissors. Once inside, authorities say she poured a can of bleach over her wife’s head and arms.
Police say the suspect told them the victim had physically assaulted her.
The suspect faces domestic assault charges and her bail was set at $2,000.
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Four Year Old Boy Shot
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Authorities have said a mother and grandmother lied about the shooting of a 4-year-old by his 8-year-old brother in Council Bluffs.
The younger boy, Q-Marion Jones, remains hospitalized in Omaha, Nebraska, since his shooting on May 7. His big brother has been taken into protective custody.
Authorities have charged 24-year-old Tyleshia Jones and her mother, 59-year-old Deborah Jones, with obstruction of prosecution. The younger woman also is charged with neglect and with child endangerment resulting in serious injury. Court records don’t list the names of attorneys who could be contacted to comment for the women.
A court document says the 8-year-old boy first told police his brother shot himself but later said he accidentally shot his brother after finding the handgun in a kitchen drawer at his mother’s apartment.
