Ruhland Pleads Not Guilty to First Degree Murder
A Sioux City woman has entered a written plea of not guilty to the charge of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting a man in late July in rural Plymouth County.
The attorney for 35-year-old Ashley Ruhland filed the plea Friday in Plymouth County District Court.
Ruhland is charged in the July 29 fatal shooting of 49-yeatr-old Justin Emmick at his acreage.
Court documents state Ruhland called 9-1-1 to report shooting Emmick in self-defense and stated she had a protection order against him at the time of the shooting.
Judge Jeffrey Neary has been assigned to the case. A trial date has not been set. Ruhland remains in custody at the Plymouth County Jail.
Shop For A Cause
It may be only August, but the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce is asking non-profit organizations to apply to be one of the recipients of the annual “Shop for a Cause” promotion which will again take place during the holiday season.
Speaking on KLEM’s What Now program, Maggie Rechtenbaugh, the Marketing and Events Coordinator for the Chamber, explained the popular promotion that includes a savings card.
She says non-profits should contact her at the Chamber of Commerce office to apply.
The Chamber Business Promotions Committee will choose the non-profit recipients from all the applications. Deadline to apply is September 25th.
Northwest Iowa Landfill Launches New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Program
Northwest Iowa Landfill is making it easier and safer for area residents to dispose of lithium-ion batteries by launching a new battery recycling program across its service area. The initiative is designed to help keep hazardous batteries out of the regular trash and recycling stream, reducing the growing risk of fires at landfills and recycling facilities.
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices people use every day, including cell phones, laptops, power tools, cordless household equipment, rechargeable toys, e-bikes, and other electronic devices. As their popularity continues to grow, so does the need for proper disposal.
Improperly disposed batteries have also become one of the leading causes of fires at landfills and recycling centers.
The landfill has installed specialized battery collection bins purchased from CleanRiver Recycling Solutions, a company based in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, that provides recycling collection systems used by municipalities and waste facilities throughout North America. In the immediate KLEM-land area recycling bins can be found at locations in Akron, Sioux Center, Orange City, and Sheldon.
Northwest Iowa Landfill joins a growing number of Iowa communities taking steps to address the issue. Both the City of Dubuque and the City of Sioux City have recently introduced similar battery collection programs. Additionally, all Regional Collection Centers throughout the State of Iowa accept lithium-ion batteries for proper recycling.
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Residents are encouraged to bring rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to the designated collection location rather than placing them in household garbage or curbside recycling carts.
By recycling batteries properly, residents help:
- Reduce the risk of fires at landfills and recycling facilities.
- Protect workers and equipment.
- Recover valuable materials for reuse.
- Keep hazardous materials out of the environment.
Recycling bins can be found at:
· Doon – City shop, 210 N 1st St
· Inwood – Community Center, 103 S Main St
· Sheldon – Community Building SW corner of the parking lot
· Orange City – City Shop at 809 Concord Place SE
· Sibley – Sibley Food Store, 407 9th St
· Rock Valley – Herm’s Sanitation, 2688 Rock Ridge Dr
· Sioux Center – Brommer Sanitation, 360 4th St NW
· Sanborn – City Hall, 102 Main St
· Primghar – Primghar Hardware,115 S. Green St
· Rock Rapids – Denny’s Sanitation, 213 N Union St
· Akron – Park Maintenance Shed, 321 N 3rd St
· Archer – Old Coop, 202 Main St
For more information about the Northwest Iowa Landfill’s new battery recycling program, including accepted battery types and collection hours, contact Northwest Iowa Landfill directly.
