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Iowa guide convicted of leading illegal deer hunts

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

November 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who operated a hunting guide service in southern Iowa has been convicted of carrying out illegal hunts for whitetail deer in 2008. A jury in Des Moines on Thursday found Rodney Hughes of Mayfield, Penn., guilty of seven counts of the unlawful sale of deer taken in interstate commerce. Jurors also found him guilty of six counts of willfully submitting false information to state authorities.

Prosecutors say Hughes’ service, Midwest USA Outfitters, was a guide for several residents from other states who came to Iowa to hunt without having a buck tag. Hughes had relatives and friends obtain hunting tags that were used for the deer the hunters killed. He reported the false tag information to the state of Iowa.

The 63-year-old Hughes will be sentenced later.

NWS forecast for the KJAN listening area: 11/15/13

Weather

November 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

344 AM CST FRI NOV 15 2013

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLEAR. SOUTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE MORNING. NOT AS COOL. LOW IN THE MID 40S. TEMPERATURE STEADY OR SLOWLY RISING AFTER MIDNIGHT. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOW IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING. BREEZY…COOLER. HIGH IN THE MID 50S. WEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOW IN THE UPPER 20S.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. COLDER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 40S. LOW IN THE MID 20S.

Iowa pounds Maryland-Eastern Shore 109-63

Sports

November 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Aaron White scored a season-high 22 points and Iowa crushed Maryland-Eastern Shore 109-63 Thursday night for its third straight win. Melsahn Basabe added 12 points and Jarrod Uthoff had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (3-0). Iowa scored 56 points in the first half — a team record under fourth-year coach Fran McCaffery.

The Hawkeyes began play on a 32-9 run, shot 56 percent in the opening half and led by as much as 48-13 before halftime. Zach McCabe also had 11 points for the Hawkeyes, who had 14 players score while cracking 100 points for just the third time under McCaffery.

Isaac Smith scored 19 points for Maryland-Eastern Shore (1-2). The Hawks won just two games a year ago.

Iowa News Headlines: Fri., Nov. 15 2013

News

November 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) — Jurors are set to resume deliberating later today in the case of a former Iowa jail guard accused of fatally shooting his pregnant wife. Seth Techel is charged with first-degree murder in the May 2012 slaying of his wife, Lisa Techel. Prosecutors say he wanted to pursue a relationship with another woman.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines man who was severely injured in a bar fight two years ago is suing the bar and a party bus company, claiming both could have prevented the attack. Forey Jacobson says in his lawsuit that employees of Johnny’s Hall of Fame and B-Bumpn Party Lines should have realized how intoxicated his attacker was. He says he suffered brain damage in the attack. His assailant was sentenced to five years in prison last year but was released last month.

ELLIOTT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say it’s safe again for residents of the southwest Iowa city of Elliot to drink tap water. The Department of Natural Resources and city officials lifted an advisory yesterday for residents to drink only bottled water after contractors hit a water main. Tests show the water is now clean.

STERLING, Ill. (AP) — Authorities have identified a man found dead on a northern Illinois highway as 65-year-old Lee E. Catlin, of Bettendorf, Iowa. Catlin’s body was found yesterday on Interstate 88 near Dixon. The coroner’s office says the autopsy showed foul play wasn’t a factor and that toxicology results are pending. Police have asked the public for any information that might be pertinent.

IA High School Football Playoff’s – Scores from 11/14 & Schedule

Sports

November 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Thursday, Nov. 14th 2014 Results from the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls:

Class 3A Semifinal

Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 48, Clear Lake 13

Washington 14, Solon 9

The 3A CHAMPIONSHIP will be held 7:06-p.m. Thu., Nov. 21st: Washington vs. Bishop Heelan Catholic

Eight Player Semifinal

Don Bosco, Gilbertville 78, Adair-Casey 21

Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 56, Newell-Fonda 7

The 8 Player Championship will be held 10:06-a.m. Thu., Nov. 21st: Don Bosco vs. Exira/EHK & broadcast on KJAN.

Friday, November 15

Class A  Semifinal

Wapsie Valley, Fairbank (12-0) vs. B-G-M, Brooklyn (12-0) – 10:06 AM

West Lyon, Inwood (12-0) vs. A-H-S-T, Avoca (12-0) – 1:06 PM

(The Class A Championship is at 1:36-p.m. Thu., Nov. 21st)

 Class 4A Semifinal

Xavier, Cedar Rapids (11-1) vs. Bettendorf (10-2) – 4:06 PM

Valley, West Des Moines (10-2) vs. Dowling Catholic, WDM (12-0) – 7:06 PM

Saturday, November 16

Class 1A Semifinal

Regina, Iowa City (12-0) vs. North Fayette Valley (11-1) – 10:06 AM

Van Meter (12-0) vs. St. Edmond, Fort Dodge (12-0) – 1:06 PM

Class 2A Semifinal

Sioux Center (10-2) vs. Kuemper Catholic, Carroll (12-0) – 4:06 PM

Waukon (11-1) vs. Albia (12-0) – 7:06 PM

(The 2A Championship is 2:06-p.m. Fri., Nov. 22nd)

Water Emergency Declaration for Elliott is cancelled

News

November 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Water Emergency Declaration for the City of Elliott has been cancelled. Emergency Manager Brian Hamman said late Thursday afternoon, testing has concluded that the water is now safe to drink. City of Elliott officials would like to thank all citizens of the community for their understanding during this time and would also like to extend their appreciation to the local area businesses that assisted with donating and making potable water available.

Over 300 cases of water were distributed since early Tuesday afternoon, when a water main break disrupted the City’s municipal water infrastructure.

HSFB: Exira-EHK vs. Newell-Fonda 11-14-2013

Podcasts, Sports

November 14th, 2013 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call of the 8-Man Semifinal Game played at the UNIDome in Cedar Falls, IA.

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County dismissed from Iowa strip search lawsuits

News

November 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Woodbury County and its former sheriff have been dismissed from two federal lawsuits filed by women who claim their civil rights were violated at the county jail and they were given unlawful strip searches. U.S. District Judge Mark W. Bennett says in his recent rulings that the county did not have a policy in place that violated the rights of the women. He also ruled that they were not given strip searches because their bodies were not inspected.

The Sioux City Journal reports excessive force and retaliation claims against some jailers are essentially all that remain in the suits. The women claim officers assaulted and injured them by forcefully removing their clothing for jail-issued clothing.

The county says the women were disruptive and officers followed policy.

Family Dream Christmas, sponsored by Atlantic Police Reserves

News

November 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green reports that on December 21st, 2013 the Atlantic Police Reserves will sponsor the 6th annual Family Dream Christmas program. The program is for Cass County residents only. During the program we will furnish the officers and transportation to take the selected families shopping here within Atlantic. Families will be taken shopping in Atlantic for groceries for Christmas dinner, gifts for the kids from the parents and also gifts for the parents from their kids.

The police department will be accepting donations from now through the 20th of December. As with last year, they are asking for cash donations only, this year. Any donations can be brought to the Atlantic Police Department and received by an officer on duty or the secretary working.

Applications for families wishing to participate can be picked up at the Atlantic Police Department and are due on December 11th by 4:00 p.m. After all applications have been received, they will be reviewed and the chosen families will be contacted. There is no set limit on the number of families chosen; it will correspond to the amount of donations received. The P-D will try to help as many families as possible!

In 2012, the program sponsored nearly nine complete family units and gave other families toys as well as assistance, as available. Between 8-and 9-thousand dollars was spent through the program, the entire amount of which came through donations from the public. 

The Atlantic Police Reserves would like to thank everyone in the past that has helped and would also like to thank those of whom are anticipating on helping with our wonderful program. For questions or inquiries call the Atlantic Police Department at (712) 243-3512.

10 watersheds receive grants from Watershed Improvement Board

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Watershed Improvement Review Board (WIRB) recently approved ten applications totaling more than $2.3-million in grants to support projects that will improve water quality or reduce flooding in the state. Among the projects is the Adair Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) covering Adair and Cass Counties, which will receive $298, 562 for the West Fork Middle Nodaway River. And, the West Pottawattamie SWCD will receive $279,811 for the Mosquito Creek Project in Pottawattamie County.

The grant funds will be matched by recipients, who will provide over $6.5-million in funding from the local communities to support these projects. As a result, $8.8- million will be going to support conservation work in priority watersheds throughout the state.

The approved projects have already completed watershed assessments that identified critical water resource areas and will focus on implementing specific water quality or flood reduction improvements. The projects will start after a grant agreement is signed between the applicant and the Watershed Improvement Review Board. Soil and water conservation districts, public water supply utilities, counties, county conservation boards, cities, and local watershed improvement committees were eligible to apply. Individual projects could request up to $300,000.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey says “These projects are a partnership between federal, state and local organizations that are committed to improving Iowa’s water quality. By supporting projects that address runoff and drainage, sedimentation, urban stormwater, livestock runoff, streambed and bank stabilization and a number of other issues, these projects are focused on issues that directly impact the state’s waterways and water quality.”

WIRB received a total of $3 million this year and at least half of the funds must be used to support voluntary, science based water quality practices referenced in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.