COUNTY CAMERAS: New Speed Cams Deployed

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 9:59am

More eyes are out on the streets in Polk County ready to catch drivers breaking the law.

“People tend to speed on this road,” says Chad Crabb.

The posted speed limit is 25 miles an hour.

“We see people sitting out on our porch going 40, 50 miles an hour,” says Crabb.

The father of two not only welcomes the extra enforcement, his wife asked the Sheriff’s Office to park one of the new mobile cameras in their front yard.

“I`m hoping that a lot of people will realize that this is a 25 mile an hour zone and slow down a bit,” he says.

Monday marked the start of Polk County’s 30 day grace period. If the camera clocks you at 11 over the limit, you can expect to get a ticket in the mail. Fines won’t start until next month.

“I’m not crazy about them,” says Kim Van Fosson.

Neighbors say they will like them a lot more if they get people to pay attention to the speed limit.

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VIGIL PLANNED: Ankeny Teen Shooting Victim

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Monday, June 17th, 2013, 11:59am

Friends and family are holding a candle light vigil Monday night, for an 18- year-old shot to death by her father.

Friday night, police were called to an apartment on Southeast Delaware in Ankeny. When they arrived they found Emily Hazelbaker dead from a single gunshot wound.

Her father, 51-year-old Hazelbaker, was arrested for shooting her. He is charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault for intentionally pointing a weapon at her.

He told investigators he didn’t know the gun was loaded.

The candlelight vigil honoring Emily starts at 9:00 p.m. Monday at Haines Park in Altoona.

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SPEED CAMS: Polk County Mobile Units Start Monday

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Friday, June 14th, 2013, 11:02am

Metro drivers will find more company on the roads Monday, in the form of two automated traffic cameras.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it will start using its mobile speed cameras on Monday.

The cameras are mounted in sheriff SUV’s similar to the one used by the city of Des Moines but can still clock speeders while the vehicle is being operated.

For the first 30-days the cameras will only issue warnings. After that, fines will start at $65 for drivers going 11 miles or more over the speed limit.

The cameras will focus on areas outside of city limits that see a lot of speeders, accidents and have dangerous intersections.

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GROCERY ROBBERY: Two Women Charged

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Monday, June 10th, 2013, 5:58pm

Two women were arrested after stealing nearly $900 worth of groceries and assaulting an employee.

Ankeny police say 41-year-old Calleus Orr and 34-year-old Tessa Davis robbed the Hy-Vee on Ankeny Boulevard on June 9. An employee saw the two women pushing a cart full of un-bagged groceries out to their car and asked them to show a receipt for the items, police say Davis took out a can of mace and sprayed the employee in the face.

Davis and Orr then got in their car and left the scene.

The employee was able to give a description of the car and the women were arrested a short time later.

Both Davis and Orr are charged with second degree robbery.

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GIRLS’ SOCCER: State Champions Crowned

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Saturday, June 8th, 2013, 8:31pm

It was an all CIML showdown for the Class 3A girls state soccer championship, Saturday.

The final saw the number 1 seed take on the number 2 seed – undefeated Ankeny against Dowling Catholic.

The Maroons were looking for their first title in school history, for the Hawkettes it was the last chance at a title as a one-school district.

On a rainy day at Cownie Complex, Sarah Brandt lit up the game in the 34^th minute. Hawkettes lead 1-0 at the half.

Maroons hold off Ankeny the rest of the game thanks in part to goalie Mackenzie Lasnek.

But Dowling can’t get the equalizer.

Ankeny hangs on to complete an undefeated dream season with a 1-0 win over Dowling. It’s the Hawkettes’ second title in 3 seasons, their last as a one-school district.

Two other champions were crowned Saturday.

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BRUTAL WORKOUT: Crossfit Honors Fallen Marine

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Saturday, June 8th, 2013, 12:22am

Many recognize the cross fit community for their intense workouts. Friday night, Crossfit Ankeny did an especially brutal workout, and it drew more than 200 people to the gym, including Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas.

“The hero workout is all about giving max effort for those heroes that paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their life for our country,” explained Nathan Fulk.

Friday, they honored Corporal Jeremy Fulk. Jeremy’s brother Nathan has been a part of the gym since day one.

“We were best friends. He was marine that served the country very proudly. And on august 1st of 2000 he gave his life to save two innocent people and paid the ultimate sacrifice and I’m just very proud of him,” said Nathan Fulk, “it means a lot to my family and I to be supported and have a big gathering in support of my brother and his actions.”

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DAY TWO: Girls State Soccer Tournament

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Friday, June 7th, 2013, 8:37pm

On day two of the Girls State Soccer Tournament just five central Iowa teams remained.

The Ankeny girls are having one of the best seasons in Iowa high school history.

The Hawkettes are 20-0, ranked number 1, and have only let in one goal the entire season. They took on Waukee in the 3A semifinal.

Ankeny were up 1-0 in the 2nd, but Jessica Duff, from deep, scores just the second goal on the Hawkettes all year tying at 1.

5 mins later, Kelsey Yarrow answers. Ankeny stays undefeated, heads to the 3A championship with a 2-1 win over Waukee.

Second ranked Dowling took on Iowa City West. Two goals either side of the half help set up a Maroon matchup with Ankney for the 3A title. Dowling beat Iowa City West 2-0.

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