Bicyclist Struck By Semi-Truck And Trailer
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the intersection of
county road C-16 and Pioneer Avenue on Wednesday morning at about 8:40 a.m., just
east of K-64 in rural Plymouth County. Deputies were responding to a call that a
bicyclist was struck by a semi-trailer. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound on
C-16 when a semi truck and trailer attempted to pass the bicycle, but failed to
yield to the bike and struck the operator causing injury to the rider. The semi
truck and trailer continued eastbound and failed to stop after the accident. The
rider, Rudy Folkerts, age 53 of Orange City, was transported to the Orange City
Hospital with minor injuries. The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at
the scene by the Oyens Ambulance. Any information on a possible driver of the
semi-truck and trailer should be forwarded to the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office.
Lawton City Clerk Dismissed From Job
LAWTON, Iowa (AP) – A northwest Iowa city clerk has been fired after police say
he tried to meet an underage boy in Nebraska for sex.
The city council members in Lawton unanimously voted Tuesday to remove City
Clerk Douglas Furlich. He was arrested Thursday and charged with sexual assault
through the use of an electronic device.
The Nebraska State Patrol said the 60-year-old posted an ad online saying he
was “looking for a younger guy.” Officials say an undercover officer responded,
pretending to be a 15-year-old boy. Court documents say Furlich went to a South
Sioux City, Nebraska park to meet with the boy. He was met by police and arrested.
Court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment on his
behalf.
Granville To Celebrate 125 Years
(Le Mars) — The town of Granville will be celebrating its 125 years of existence
this weekend, with the celebration to begin on Thursday. Quasquicentennial
committee member John Hansen says the small Sioux County town got its start because
of the railroad, and since that time, has remained a prosperous community.
Jeff Bunkers is another Granville Quasquicentennial committee member. He explains
how the community will acknowledge its milestone anniversary.
Bunkers says the celebration on Friday will feature antique tractors and other
equipment to be displayed on Main Street. He says one of Friday’s events will be
the Alumni ballgame to be played at the Vosberg Field.
Hansen echoed Bunkers sentiments about the alumni ballgame being a highlight for
the celebration, adding that Granville has a long and rich history involving
baseball.
Saturday’s celebration events includes the Granville Quasquicentennial parade which
will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Other Saturday events include: kids games, a beer garden, an antique tractor pull,
and old time music featured on the main stage. Like many other towns that
celebrate a milestone anniversary, Granville will hold the beard and 1891 Costume
Judging contest on the main stage at 5:30 p.m.
Judge Focuses On Grassley
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Former Lt. Gov. Patty Judge is turning her attention to
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley after winning the Democratic primary to challenge
the incumbent in November.
Judge’s campaign manager said Wednesday that she will focus on meeting voters
and raising money to compete with Grassley, who has $5 million available and hasn’t
lost an election since he first ran for the state Legislature in 1958.
Judge, who also has served as state agriculture secretary, defeated state Sen.
Rob Hogg and two others Tuesday. Some Democratic activists say she must now be more
visible on the campaign trail.
National Democrats recruited Judge after sensing Grassley may be vulnerable
for refusing to hold confirmation hearings for a U.S. Supreme Court nominee. He’s
also received criticism for supporting GOP presumptive presidential nominee Donald
Trump.
17 Year Old Will Be Tried As An Adult
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A judge has ruled that a Des Moines teenager accused of
fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy will face trial in adult court.
District Associate Judge Joseph Seidlin chose to transfer 15-year-old Marvin Holmes’ first-
degree murder trial from juvenile to adult district court Wednesday.
Holmes is accused of fatally shooting Kendall Foster April 29.
Des Moines police detective Jake Lancaster was unable to say during testimony
in May whether investigators believe Foster’s death was intentional. But Seidlin
wrote in his ruling that Holmes’ “determined” and violent choices caused the
killing and cast doubt on whether he could be rehabilitated in the juvenile system.
Lancaster also said while being questioned by attorneys appointed to represent
Holmes that there weren’t any witnesses who saw Holmes at the shooting scene.
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