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Human trafficking sting conducted by Osceola police By AMY HANSEN
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Six people were charged in a human trafficking sting in Osceola last week. The sting was conducted at a local Osceola business, according to an Osceola Police Department press release. Osceola Police Chief Marty Duffus said the owner of the business has asked not to disclose its name. “We set up in that business and did the sting from there,” he said. Those charged in the sting are: • Eugene Burnell Garrett Jr., 43, of Afton, male — one count of prostitution • Daveta Diane Williams, 41, of Des Moines, female — one count of driving while
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Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds answers questions during a town hall meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Clarke County Development Corporation.
barred and one count of possession of paraphernalia • Mya Aung Kyaw, 46, of Des Moines, male — one count of prostitution • Matt Micheal Conner, 21, of West Des Moines, male — one count of prostitution • Belladonna Melissa Guirgis, 35, address unknown, female — one count of prostitution • Sharree Laray Austin, 27, of Des Moines, female — one count of prostitution According to Duffus, no children were involved in the sting. Of the six people arrested, there may be one or two additional charges coming, but no other arrests made.
Sticky situation Reynolds gets grilled on eminent domain By AMY HANSEN
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What about Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and his recent support of eminent domain? It was the first question asked during a Clarke County town hall meeting with Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC). According to the Des Moines Register, on Monday, Nov. 2, Branstad said he supports the use of eminent domain in some circumstances for pipeline projects, and he’ll let the Iowa Utilities Board decide whether eminent domain is justified for the proposed Bakken pipeline through Iowa. This has ruffled a few feathers in Clarke County because of its own issue with eminent domain in the process of building a res-
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These are staff members at Professional Physical Therapy Services. Pictured, back row, from left are Dr. Stormy Wilson and Amanda Buttz. Front row are Dr. Laura Walter, Callie Davis and Travis Krutsinger.
ervoir in northern Clarke County. Eminent domain is the government’s power to take private property for public use by a state. Reynolds’ response “First of all, it’s a decision that the utility board and that legislation was passed, I think, in 2006, and he truly believes that they’re the ones that need to make the decision,” Reynolds said. “… He said eminent domain needs to be used very judiciously and sparingly, and it should be for the public good.” Helen Kimes, president of CCDC’s Board of Directors, mentioned the recent state legislation on eminent domain that was passed this summer, which setback the progress with Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC). The recent Iowa law on eminent domain created language that changed the law on use of eminent domain for the creation of public water supply surface
water reservoirs throughout the state. “I know you’re a proponent of ours, and I understand that,” Kimes said. “But, I guess, the community needs to know where we go because we’re just kind of addling here to try to move forward.” Reynolds, who is from Osceola, reiterated eminent domain was a tough issue and must be done carefully and judiciously when implemented. “The goal should be not to have to use it, I mean,” Reynolds said. “But, it’s just a reality that if we’re going to have roads and water and infrastructure, (then) that’s a necessary part of that. But, we need to be narrow in scope in how we use it.” New legislation questions Dr. Jim Kimball, vice president of CCDC Board of Directors, said the recent eminent domain legislation seems to directly target Clarke County, and
if that legislation was unconstitutional, then the next step could be taking it to the courts. “At some point, I think, this probably will get challenged in the courts, would be my guess,” Reynolds said. She said the situation is limited on who can challenge the legislation because there needs to be an individual who has been impacted unfairly. “I think we’re sort of on hold right now waiting to see what the engineers and planners can come up with a plan for the reservoir that would exclude the people and eminent domain wouldn’t have to be used,” Kimball said. “That would be awesome,” Reynolds said in response. “ … Every time there’s a delay, there’s a cost. And, so, you want to get it right, but I just feel like the same questions have been answered and answered and answered.”
Professional Physical Therapy Services moves into new building By AMY HANSEN
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It’s the same kind of care you know and love, just at a different location. Professional Physical Therapy Services, a private physical therapy group, has been located at Clarke County Hospital since 1984. Recently, the business moved out of the hospital into a new building located at 123 SINGLE COPY PRICE: 75¢
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E. Jefferson St., just off the Osceola square. “A lot of the driving force behind it (the move) is people were having a hard time affording health care, and so, we’re trying to figure out a better way of providing cheaper health care for the individual,” said owner Travis Krutsinger, who purchased the business in 2006. Please see PHYSICAL THERAPY, Page 4
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Mary Poppins: Members of the cast, crew and pit orchestra of Clarke Community High School’s production of “Mary
Poppins” pose for a photo during musical rehearsal Thursday, Nov. 5, in the high school auditorium. There are 74 students who are involved with the show. Performances are scheduled 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, in the auditorium. Tickets are $6 for reserved seats and can be purchased in advance or at the door if remaining ones are available. The other priced tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students for the general admission – at the door.
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