712 Digital Group - top

Iowa News Headlines: Sun., April 20th 2014

News

April 20th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police say a teenager died while trying to climb onto a slow moving freight train. Police were called to a crossing on the city’s eastside early Sunday and determined that a male in his late teens had been waiting with friends at a rail crossing. The teen tried to climb onto the slow-moving train, possibly to cross to the other side.Police say he fell during this attempt. He was caught beneath the train and dragged along the tracks. Officers didn’t release the name of the teen.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Sioux City riverboat casino is preparing to close its doors this summer, but is hoping a court fight will save it. The Sioux City Journal reports that the Argosy Sioux City officially notified Iowa Workforce Development on Friday that the 300-employee boat likely will close by July 1st. That notice followed a vote Thursday by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for the casino to close down by July.

OYENS, Iowa (AP) — A new surge of volunteers has raised hope that the northwest Iowa town of Oyens can revive its ambulance service, which was discontinued in February because of a lack of crew members. The Le Mars Daily Sentinel reports that ambulance director Dan Cronin has been working to recruit new members, and his work seems to be paying off.

SPERRY, Iowa (AP) — A 21-year-old southeast Iowa man is accused of shooting a neighboring family’s dog while the animal was playing near a 10-year-old boy. The Burlington Hawk Eye reports that Cody Trails Warth of Sperry was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of felony criminal mischief, animal abuse and shooting a rifle across a roadway.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa recruiting coordinator Eric Johnson is leaving the program after 15 seasons with the Hawkeyes. Coach Kirk Ferentz announced Johnson’s sudden departure on Saturday, saying he left to pursue a career opportunity outside of football. Johnson spent the past 10 years coordinating Iowa’s recruiting efforts.

Nat’l Weather Service forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area (4/20/14)

Weather

April 20th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 9-a.m.)

Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 56. South wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Mon. Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tue. Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Windy.

Iowa burn center sees jump in ammonia burns

Ag/Outdoor, News

April 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – The University of Iowa Burn Treatment Center is reporting a higher-than-normal number of patients suffering from anhydrous ammonia burns. The center says it has treated five people in the last two weeks. The center’s medical personnel say they usually only see one or two cases each year. Official say the high number of patients in such a short amount of time is concerning.

Anhydrous ammonia is used legally by farmers as a crop fertilizer, but is often used, too, for the illegal manufacturing of methamphetamine. The colorless, pungent gas can burn the eyes, throat, skin and damage lung tissue at high exposures.

This is Your Nishna Valley 04-18-2014

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

April 19th, 2014 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

Play

Veteran’s Career Fair set for April 24th in Des Moines

News

April 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Director, Colonel Robert King (Retired), encourages Veterans to attend the upcoming Veterans Career Fair on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Freedom Center – Building S-70, Camp Dodge: 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa. A government-issue ID is required for entry onto Camp Dodge.

The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and Home Base Iowa are partnering with the Iowa Business Council and the Central Iowa Building Trades to create career opportunities for unemployed and underemployed veterans. All active military servicemen and women, members of the National Guard and Reserves, their spouses, as well as veterans of all ranks and levels of experience are welcome to attend the Veterans Career Fair. Most of the participating Veterans Career Fair employers and organizations have current openings for immediate hiring.

The Veterans Career Fair day will begin with a candidate support session from 9:30-11:00 am. This will include resume reviews, mock interviews, and coaching. A free lunch for Career Fair candidates follows at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. The Veterans Career Fair participating companies and organizations will receive applications and conduct interviews during 12:00 – 4:00 pm.

*******

The following companies and organizations are scheduled to participate in this Veterans Career Fair:

Aflac, Alliant Energy, Blue Bunny/Wells Enterprises, Casey’s General Stores, Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART), DuPont Pioneer, Goodwill of Central Iowa, HNI Corp, Hy-Vee, Iowa Bankers, Job Dig, John Deere (Johnston, Ankeny, Urbandale), Mercy Medical Center, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Pella Corporation, Pepsi, Pioneer, Principal Financial Group, Rockwell Collins, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Verneer Manufacturing, Wellmark, Wells Fargo; members of the Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades Council (Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Plasterer & Cement Masons, Electricians, Elevator Constructors, Glaziers, Ironworkers, Laborers, Millwrights, Operating Engineers, Painters, Plumbers & Steamfitters, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers); and representatives from ABC of Iowa Apprenticeship & Training Trust, AIB College of Business, American Legion, DAV Department of Iowa, DMACC, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Iowa State University, University of Dubuque, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, University of Phoenix, VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Veterans Benefit Administration.

Also on hand will be the Des Moines Vet Center and the Mobile Vet Center Van.

Sioux City riverboat casino prepares to close

News

April 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A Sioux City riverboat casino is preparing to close its doors this summer, but is hoping a court fight will save it.  The Sioux City Journal reports that the Argosy Sioux City officially notified Iowa Workforce Development on Friday that the 300-employee boat likely will close by July 1. That notice followed a vote Thursday by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for the casino to close down by July 1.

But Argosy parent company Penn National Gaming has vowed to ask a judge to suspend the commission’s order, which would allow the boat to remain open while the company pursues a series of legal challenges against the state gambling commission.

RICHARD “DICK” HANSEN, 74, of Atlantic (Svcs. 4/24/14)

Obituaries

April 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

RICHARD “DICK” HANSEN, 74, of Atlantic, died Sat., April 19th, at home. Funeral service for “DICK” HANSEN will be held 11-a.m. Thu., April 24th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation with the family is from 10-am Thu. until the time of service, w/a Masonic service also starting at 10-a.m.  Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

RICHARD “DICK” HANSEN is survived by:

His wife – Martha, of Atlantic.

His children  – Renee (Dwight) Hansen;  Miranda “Randie” Schultz & husband Keith; & Rik Hansen.

1 grandchild and 2 great-grandchildren.

PAUL DOUGLAS “DOUG” LUDWIG, 61, of Casey (Svcs. 4/23/14)

Obituaries

April 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

PAUL DOUGLAS “DOUG” LUDWIG, 61, of Casey, died Fri., April 18th, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services for “DOUG” LUDWIG will be held 10-a.m. Wed., April 23rd, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Adair. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Adair has the arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Casey.

Paul “Doug” Ludwig is survived by:

His mother – Evelyn Ludwig, of Casey.

EUGENE PHELPS, 76, of Bayard (Svcs. pending)

Obituaries

April 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

EUGENE PHELPS, 76, of Bayard, died Sat. April 19th, in Iowa City, from complications of burn injuries. Services for EUGENE PHELPS will be held after his wife Shirley returns from the hospital. Ohde Funeral Home in Bayard has the arrangements.

Lynn, Cardinals beat sloppy Nationals 4-3

Sports

April 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON (AP) – Lance Lynn won his fourth straight start and the St. Louis Cardinals took advantage of another shaky fielding performance by Washington, scoring three unearned runs to beat Jordan Zimmermann and the Nationals 4-3 Saturday.  Tony Cruz drove in two runs for the Cardinals, who have won nine of the last 10 games between the teams. St. Louis took control with a three-run second inning fueled by third baseman Anthony Rendon’s throwing error.

Lynn (4-0) gave up one run and five hits over 5 2-3 innings in becoming the NL’s first four-game winner. Trevor Rosenthal worked the ninth for his fifth save, but not without difficulty. Washington put runners on second and third with one out, and Kevin Frandsen drove in a run with a groundout before Rosenthal struck out Jayson Werth on three pitches.

Zimmermann (1-1) allowed four runs, only one of them earned, in seven innings.