Fatal Auto Accident Happens On Tuesday At A Plymouth County Intersection
(Hinton) — A tragic accident resulting in a fatality happened before noon on Tuesday at the intersection of county roads K-49 and C-70 about ten miles south of Le Mars, and east of Hinton. A collision occurred between a 2013 Chevy Equinox, which was travelling west bound on C-70, and a 2015 GMC K3500 pickup travelling northbound on K-49. The traffic report indicates the GMC failed to see, and or stop for the stop sign. The accident took place within the intersection, but both vehicles then left the roadway coming to a rest in a field. At this point law enforcement officials are not releasing the names of the victims pending family notification. The driver of the westbound Equinox had died at the scene. The occupants of the GMC were transported to a Sioux City hospital with minor injuries. The accident remains under investigation by accident investigators from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, Le Mars Police Department and the Iowa State Patrol. Responding to the scene included the Hinton Fire Department, Kingsley Fire Department, Hinton Ambulance, Iowa State Patrol, Le Mars Police Department and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office.
**Update**
The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office has now released the names of that fatal accident that happened on Tuesday. The driver of the Chevy Equinox was 26 year old Evan Nettleton of Sioux City. Nettleton died as a result of the crash. The driver of the GMC was 42-year old Timothy Wolfswinkel of Dallas Center, Iowa. Wolfswinkle had his two minor daughters ages 4 and 5
with him. They were transported to a Sioux City hospital with what was classified as minor injuries. Both vehicles are a total loss and charges are pending the completion of the technical accident investigation.
Le Mars City Hall To Be Closed On Thursday
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars City Hall will be closed today as the city extends its Christmas holiday. The city hall will open again on Friday.
Today Is The Most Popular Day For Gift Returns
(Des Moines) — It’s the day after Christmas and Iowa’s retail workers are preparing for their busiest day of the year for returns. Consumer advocate Michelle Reinen says anyone who got a gift they don’t want through online shopping
should check to see how best to return the item.
When possible, Reinen says you should get a gift receipt and check with the retailer first on how it handles returns.
If you have a complaint about a company’s return policy, get a hard copy and consider taking it to the Consumer Protection Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.
To file a consumer complaint, follow this link:
https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-consumers/file-a-consumer-complaint
Coralville Police Investigating Fatal Christmas Shooting
CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) – Police say one person was fatally shot and two others wounded during a Christmas night shooting in the Iowa City suburb.
Officers responding to a report of a shooting around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday found three adults suffering from gunshots. They were taken to hospitals, and one of the people died. The names of those involved haven’t been released. No arrests have been reported.
Iowa Farms Remains With Iowa Farmers
(Ames) — The man who conducts the annual Iowa State survey on farmland values says many owners have been able to weather the downturn in the farm economy because they don’t have to make payments on their ground. Wendong Zhang (John) says it’s something that goes with the profile of the state’s residents.
He says there also seems to be a lot of carry over from the days of record-high commodity prices.
But Zhang says there is a growing concern about the continuing increase in the number of farm bankruptcies as the economic downturn continues. He says when land is sold it continues to be mainly an Iowan to Iowan sale.
Zhang says the land that is available comes after the owner retires or passes it on.
Zhang says those sales are most often to family members or other farmers.
Libraries Are Removing Fines For Late Returns
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) – Public libraries in two eastern Iowa communities are joining a growing number across the nation in eliminating fines for overdue materials. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that the Waterloo and Cedar Falls libraries will eliminate the fines Jan. 1 and forgive outstanding overdue-material fines. áCedar Falls Public Library Director Kelly Stern said fines are not the most effective way to manage borrowing
and are not fair to low-income patrons. Fees for lost or damaged items will remain. Patrons with overdue items will be blocked from checking out further items until the overdue material is renewed or returned.
Nursing Home Resident Sets Up Model Train Set For Public Viewing
WASHINGTON, Iowa (AP) – A former bricklayer made a deal with an eastern Iowa retirement home when he became a resident to allow him to put up a display of model trains. Jim Bennett of Washington says the holiday season is his
favorite time for the past 10 years because he gets to display his
enthusiasm being a train engineer. KCRG-TV reports that his train display is in the United Presbyterian Home’s lobby in the town of 7,400 people about 50 miles south of Cedar Rapids. He’s posted hours of operation for Monday, Wednesday and Friday and is likely leave the display up through February.
