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Hamilton County Crimestoppers Most Wanted Arrests
Posted: May 15 2013 by ppowers

 

In the past few weeks, two more individuals were arrested for the latest Hamilton County Crimestoppers Most Wanted poster. 23 year old Manyvone Pim Bunyan (pictured above) of 1215 Third Street in Webster City turned himself in at the Webster City Police Department after learning of the most wanted poster. He was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail. In addition, a tipsoft tip led to the arrest of 29 year old Jeffrey Johnson of 1203 East Second Street,Apartment 2 in Webster City. Johnson was located at 1118 John Street in Webster City. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department assisted Webster City Police in his arrest and apprehension. He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. The tipster in reference to the arrest of Jeffrey Johnson was paid $150 in cash.

V.D.M.C. appoints three new board members
Posted: May 14 2013 by ppowers

The Van Diest Medical Center Tuesday morning appointed three new board members at a special meeting. David Taylor and Roberta Knutson of Webster City and Justin Deppe of Jewell will serve the remaining terms of the three vacancies on the Board. Board Member and Chair of the Nominating Committee Hank Witt said that he was delighted to make the recommendations. Taylor's term will be through December 31,2016 while Deppe and Knutson's term will expire on December 31,2014. The new board members will be administered the oath of office at the beginning of the May Board Meeting, which is scheduled to take place next Tuesday,May 21.2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room of the hospital.

Man injured by self-inflicted gunshot wound at Brushy Creek.
Posted: May 14 2013 by ppowers

 A 33 year old Ames man suffered a gun shot wound to his left hand Monday evening at the Brushy Creek shooting range in Webster County. Chris Degan was unloading his 9 millimeter handgun when the weapon fired into his left hand shortly after 5:00 p.m.Monday. He was taken by a friend to Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City and then transferred by helicopter to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. His injury is believed to be non-life threatening.

Local law officers arrest Kum and Go robber.
Posted: May 13 2013 by ppowers

 Local law enforcement authorities apprehended 20 year old Andrew David Weir on Sunday evening after he was wanted for robbing the Kum and Go at 1102 Second Street in Webster City early Saturday morning. Webster City Police Chief Brian Hughes said a subject walked into the Kum and GO at about 5:19 a.m. wearing a mask and displayed a handgun to the clerk. The individual demanded money from the cash register and afterward he exited out of the east entrance of the store. The subject did not harm the clerk and there were no injuries. The individual did retrieve an undisclosed amount of money from the register. Officers responded, processed the scene and canvassed the area. Physical evidence was obtained from the crime scene. A few hours later, a citizen had recognized the clothing and physical description of the suspect who was later identified as Andrew David Weir. Officers worked throughout the night and into Sunday attempting to locate Weir. On Sunday evening at about 6:37 p.m., a Hamilton County  Dispatcher had witnessed Weir by the Stone Ridge Apartment complex on Fairmeadow Drive and then notified officers. Webster City Police and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department identified Weir where he was placed under arrest and was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. Weir has been charged with First Degree Robbery.a Class B Felony with a bond set at $10,000.

Crooks found guilty of murder in Wright County.
Posted: May 13 2013 by ppowers

 A Wright County Jury Monday afternoon found an Osage teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his mother. The jury returned the verdict at about 1:45 p.m. at the Wright County Courthouse in Clarion in the trial of 14 year old Noah Crooks. The jurors also found Crooks was not guilty of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. For 17 hours jurors were deciding on the verdict after receiving the case last Tuesday afternoon. Crooks was charged with first degree murder in the death of his mother,37 year old mother, Gretchen at their rural home in Osage. A sentencing date for Noah Crooks has yet to be announced.

Hamilton County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday morning.
Posted: May 13 2013 by ppowers

 The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors will meet this Tuesday morning at 9:00 in the supervisors board room of the Hamilton County Courthouse. Agenda items include a presentation by Korryn Johnson of Community and Family Resources and a report from the Clerk of Court.There will be a public hearing regarding the Summit Farms 1 LLP project in Lincoln Township. The board will consider personnel matters with the Hamilton County Conservation Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. An agreement in regards to the perpetual care for the veteran's graves in Graceland Cemetery will be looked at. Employment contracts with the Hamilton County Engineer, Social Services Director and Information Technology (IT) Director will be reviewed and the 2014 Library Contract.

Senator Grassley to visit Clarion and Webster City on May 30 for town meetings.
Posted: May 13 2013 by ppowers

 

Iowa U.S.Senator Charles Grassley will be holding town meetings in the KQWC listening area on Thursday afternoon,May 30. Senator Grassley will be meeting with residents of Wright County at the Clarion Public Library from 1:15 until 2:15 p.m. After his appearance in Clarion he will be in Webster City for a similar meeting at the Hamilton County Iowa State University Extension Service office at 311 Bank Street. Residents are invited to ask questions and comments to Senator Grassley at these meetings.

Wright County Board of Supervisors to meet this morning.
Posted: May 13 2013 by ppowers

 The next Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting will be held this Monday morning at 9:00. Agenda highlights include a report from Wright County Engineer Adam Clemons, a review and approve an interest buy down agreement with the city of Clarion on the Revolving Loan Program, approve a fireworks permit and a cigarette permit for Casey's Store. The Wright County Supervisors will hold a conference call at 9:45 in regards to a joint Drainage District 121-54 with Hancock County concerning a repair.An informational meeting will be held for Drainage District 57 concering improvements to Drainage District 126 and the reclassification of the district. A meeting is set for 10:30 with Sam Utecht with Daybreak Foods to give information on his company and their new location. Wright County Social Service Director Brad Leckrone will present a revised a 28-E  agreement for the 21 counties creating the County Social Services Agency comprising a mental health and disability services region.

Special Van Diest Medical Center board meeting set for Tuesday morning.
Posted: May 13 2013 by ppowers

 A special meeting of the Van Diest Medical Center board of trustees has been called for Tuesday morning at 7:00 in Conference Room A. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint three new board members. The new members will take over the recently vacated seats of Don Bottorff, John Hemingway and Steven Mourlam.

Williams City Council to meet this Tuesday evening.
Posted: May 13 2013 by ppowers

 A meeting of the Williams City Council will be this Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m.at the Williams Public Library. The agenda will include a presentation from Korryn  Johnson on the proposed Social Host Liability ordinance, consider allowing the free use of the Park Shelter by St. Paul's Lutheran Church for a special event, discuss a city clean up day, summer recreation softaball season restroom cleaning, consider the removal of horseshoe pits in the park, accept maintenance reports and other matters.

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