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Creston man arrested on a Missouri warrant for SOR violation

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August 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A man from Union County was arrested early this (Saturday) morning on a warrant out of Missouri for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48-year-old Theodore R. Barrett , of Creston, after a deputy stopped to assist a motorist near the Adams/Montgomery County line, at around 12:19-a.m., Saturday.

Barrett also goes by the aliases of “Mustafa Hussein Bin Beyyette,” “Beyyette H Bin,” and Mustafa Hussein Beyyette. Barrett was convicted in Nov., 2001, of having Incident Contact with a female 12 years of age or younger, in Clarinda.

“Mustafa Hussein Bin Beyyette.” Missouri State Hwy Patrol Sex offender Registry photo from 2012.

Following is arrest this (Saturday) morning, he was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where is awaiting extradition to Missouri.

Tournament of Champions – Round 2 Results

Sports

August 10th, 2024 by Jim Field

Saturday, August 10, 2024 @ Atlantic Golf & Country Club

Open Division:

  • 1. Zach Christianson (Atlantic) 67 – 70 = 137 (-1)
  • 1. Alec Fuhs (Webster City) 73 – 64 = 137 (-1)
  • 3. Alex Bireline (Adair) 69 – 69 = 138 (E)
  • 4. Joe Schafer 76 – 64 = 140 (+2)
  • 4. Ross Martens (Jefferson) 69 – 71 = 140 (+2)
  • 4. Chase Jahde (Anita) 70 – 70 = 140 (+2)
  • 7. Jared Koch (Waukee) 71 – 70 = 141 (+3)
  • 7. Andrew Martin (Atlantic) 70 – 71 = 141 (+3)
  • 9. Rob Langfelt (Walnut) 75 – 67 = 142 (+4)
  • 9. Evan Schuler (Altoona) 71 – 71 = 142 (+4)
  • 11. Jackson Tennis (Missouri Valley) 70 – 73 = 143 (+5)
  • 12. Nathan Koch (Denison) 74 – 71 = 145 (+7)
  • 12. Matt Haley (Indianola) 68 – 77 = 145 (+7)
  • 14. Blake Perrin (Grimes) 74 – 72 = 146 (+8)
  • 14. Brennan Sefrit (New Market) 78 – 68 = 146 (+8)
  • 14. Evan Smith (Knoxville) 74 – 72 = 146 (+8)
  • 14. Giani Chiodo (Des Moines) 69 – 77 = 146 (+8)
  • 18. Matthew Gearheart (Waukee) 78 – 69 = 147 (+9)
  • 18. Hank Weresh 76 – 71 = 147 (+9)
  • 18. Avery Fuhs (Webster City) 73 – 74 = 147 (+9)
  • 18. Jake Olsen (Atlantic) 69 – 78 = 147 (+9)
  • 22. Matt Wynne (Norwalk) 72 – 76 = 148 (+10)
  • 22. Nathan Ross (Atlantic) 71 – 77 = 148 (+10)
  • 24. Ben Renaud (West Des Moines) 74 – 75 = 149 (+11)
  • 25. Derek Jacobsen (Omaha, NE) 76 – 74 = 150 (+12)
  • 25. Michael West (Creston) 72 – 78 = 150 (+12)
  • 27. Jeff Gude (Atlantic) 74 – 77 = 151 (+13)
  • 27. Troy Finestead (Granger) 74 – 77 = 151 (+13)
  • 29. Drew Thompson (Lenox) 78 – 74 = 152 (+14)
  • 30. James Reynolds (Griswold) 76 – 77 = 153 (+15)
  • 30. Jordan Schuler (Atlantic) 74 – 79 = 153 (+15)
  • 32. Alex Snyder (West Des Moines) 77 – 77 = 154 (+16)
  • 33. Jess Marlow 76 – 79 = 155 (+17)
  • 33. Matt Gross (Atlantic) 82 – 73 = 155 (+17)
  • 33. Cyle Renaud (Atlantic) 78 – 77 = 155 (+17)
  • 33. Easton Emery (Denison) 74 – 81 = 155 (+17)
  • 37. Cole Burmeister (Exira) 79 – 77 = 156 (+18)
  • 37. Troy Pedersen (Treynor) 80 – 76 = 156 (+18)
  • 37. Ryan Muldoon (Atlantic) 75 – 81 = 156 (+18)
  • 40. Austin Yoakum (Colfax) 79 – 77 = 157 (+19)
  • 40. Seth Hensley (Massena) 77 – 80 = 157 (+19)
  • 42. Cooper Langfelt 82 – 76 = 158 (+20)
  • 42. Carter Trewet (Ankeny) 79 – 79 = 158 (+20)
  • 44. Kamron Brownlee (Griswold) 81 -78 = 159 (+21)
  • 45. Tom Leiferman (Ankeny) 82 – 78 = 160 (+22)
  • 46. Steven Martin (Shenandoah) 82 – 79 = 161 (+23)
  • 46. McKinley Leonard (Lamoni) 83 – 78 = 161 (+23)
  • 46. Jaxson Armstrong (West Des Moines) 75 – 86 = 161 (+23)
  • 49. Mitch Burg (Atlantic) 75 – 88 = 163 (+25)
  • 50. Phoenix Shadden (Atlantic) 80 – 84 = 164 (+26)
  • 51. Lucas Mosier (Atlantic) 82 – 83 = 165 (+27)
  • 51. Wes Dahlhauser (West Des Moines) 79 – 86 = 165 (+27)
  • 53. Travis Olsen (Anita) 80 – 86 = 166 (+28)
  • 53. Trevor Schweers (Corning) 82 – 84 = 166 (+28)
  • 55. Spencer McCosh (Atlantic) 88 – 79 = 167 (+29)
  • 55. Tanner Dunn (Norwalk) 82 – 85 = 167 (+29)
  • 57. Scott March 86 – 86 = 172 (+34)
  • 57. Seth Christensen (Ankeny) 85 – 87 = 172 (+34)
  • 59. Cooper McCosh (Granite Falls, MN) 88 – 85 = 173 (+35)
  • 60. Marcus Lunning (Ankeny) 87 – 87 = 174 (+36)
  • 61. Nolan Jackson (Mt Vernon) 90 – 85 = 175 (+37)
  • 61. Hogan Hook (Griswold) 89 – 86 = 175 (+37)
  • 63. Mitch Leiferman (Ankeny) 92 – 84 = 176 (+38)
  • 64. Brody O’Brien (Atlantic) 89 – 89 = 178 (+40)
  • 65. Kywin Tibben (Stanton) 94 – 91 = 185 (+47)
  • 66. Jake Oathoudt (Corning) 98 – 92 = 190 (+52)

Senior Division:

  • 1. Chris Nelson (Atlantic) 70 – 70 = 140 (+2)
  • 2. Shane Burmeister (Exira) 66 – 76 = 142 (+4)
  • 3. Eric Boehlert (Ankeny) 72 – 71 = 143 (+5)
  • 4. Ryan Clark (Ankeny) 73 – 71 = 144 (+6)
  • 5. Steven Montgomery (Des Moines) 75 – 71 = 146 (+8)
  • 6. Darby McLaren (Atlantic) 77 – 70 = 147 (+9)
  • 7. Bret Taylor (Booneville) 74 – 75 = 149 (+11)
  • 8. Darron Baker (Eagle Grove) 73 – 78 = 151 (+13)
  • 9. Bill Matzdorff (Ankeny) 75 – 77 = 152 (+14)
  • 10. Eric Brown (Mt Ayr) 75 – 80 = 155 (+17)
  • 11. Barry Smith (Knoxville) 77 – 79 = 156 (+18)
  • 12. Kyle Rock (Avoca) 80 – 79 = 159 (+21)
  • 13. Bob Franke (Ankeny) 84 – 76 = 160 (+22)
  • 14. Daryl Armstrong (Anita) 81 – 80 = 161 (+23)
  • 14. Jeff Heckroth (Grimes) 84 – 77 = 161 (+23)
  • 16. Steve Valline (Grimes) 86 – 80 = 166 (+28)
  • 17. Chad Buresh (Clive) 85 – 88 = 174 (+36)
  • 18. Richard Pendegraft (Elkhorn, NE) 97 – 94 = 191 (+53)
  • 19. Roger Fisher 96 – 101 = 197 (+59)

Super Senior Division:

  • 1. Rick Carter (Creston) 77 – 67 = 144 (+6)
  • 2. Del Miller (West Branch) 73 – 73 = 146 (+8)
  • 3. Arnie Leistad (Atlantic) 75 – 76 = 151 (+13)
  • 3. Rick Thompson (Fairfield) 75 – 76 = 151 (+13)
  • 5. John Willmore 84 – 69 = 153 (+15)
  • 6. Jim Simmelink (Adair) 77 – 77 = 154 (+16)
  • 7. Kim Peters (Adair) 73 – 82 = 155 (+17)
  • 8. Rich Ward (Anita) 80 – 80 = 160 (+22)
  • 8. Barry McGinn (Council Bluffs) 82 – 78 = 160 (+22)
  • 10. Jeff Morenz (Atlantic) 74 – 87 = 161 (+23)
  • 11. Paul Huddleson (Atlantic) 85 – 82 = 167 (+29)
  • 11. Merlin Bell (Leon) 86 – 81 = 167 (+29)
  • 11. Ron Calhoun (Anita) 86 – 81 = 167 (+29)
  • 11. Kirk Nelson (Atlantic) 78 – 89 = 167 (+29)
  • 15. Ron Pendegraft (Creston) 86 – 83 = 169 (+31)
  • 16. Mick Lee 86 – 88 = 175 (+36)
  • 17. Tim Dooley (Eagle Grove) 88 – 87 = 175 (+37)
  • 18. Perry Paulsen (Exira) 91 – 85 = 176 (+38)

Webster County animal neglect investigation results in 29 dogs & puppies being seized by law enforcement

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August 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

WEBSTER COUNTY, Iowa — The Webster County Sheriff’s Office says an animal neglect investigation has resulted in the seizure of dozens of dogs and puppies from a residence near Badger. WHO-TV reports the investigation began on July 29th when Webster County Animal Control contacted WCSO about a possible case of animal neglect in rural Webster County. Investigators determined a property owner possessed around 25 dogs and puppies that were malnourished and not receiving veterinary care.

The WCSO said two of the puppies were released by the owner to Animal Control and taken to a veterinarian. They were found to be emaciated, underfed, and had a severe worm infection. The veterinarian’s report showed the puppies’ body condition was listed as a two out of a nine.

A search warrant was executed by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday and 29 dogs and puppies were seized from the rural Webster County residence. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa and Webster County Animal Control assisted in removing and relocating the animals.

The WCSO says the investigation is continuing and there are criminal charges pending in the case.

Injunction lifted on Iowa law restricting books in K-12 school libraries

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August 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) The Iowa law prohibiting school libraries from having books containing sexually explicit material can go into effect, federal appeals court judges ruled Friday. According to the Iowa Capital Dispatch, the three-person panel moved to lift the injunction blocking the law from enforcement, on Friday. Portions of the 2023 law were previously blocked in January by U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Locher. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that Locher’s decision was based on a “flawed analysis of the law.”

The law prohibits school libraries from including books with written and visual depictions of sex acts from, in addition to banning instruction and materials involving issues of “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. These regulations will now be allowed to take effect as legal challenges continue. The law is being challenged by multiple parties.

Iowa State Education Association President Joshua Brown said in a statement that the organization was “disappointed” by the appeals court decision. Critics of the measure say that the law will keep classic literature — like the books “Brave New World” and “Ulysses” — from being available in school libraries, but that a majority of the books removed from school shelves are those focused on stories about race and LGBTQ+ issues, like “Gender Queer,” “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” and “The Color Purple.”

Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” was among more than two dozen books removed last month from a school library at Goddard, Kansas, following a challenge by a parent. The books have since been returned to the shelves. Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector

Educators have criticized the state for not clarifying the rules surrounding the law, as the Iowa Department of Education did not respond to advocates’ request to provide more information on what materials are considered “age-appropriate” under the law. The state department has said they plan to address allegations of noncompliance on a case-by-case basis.

But Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said the appeals court decision was a win for Iowa parents. “We went to court to defend Iowa’s schoolchildren and parental rights, and we won,” Bird said in a statement. “This victory ensures age-appropriate books and curriculum in school classrooms and libraries. With this win, parents will no longer have to fear what their kids have access to in schools when they are not around.” Gov. Kim Reynolds also released a statement supporting the court opinion:

“Today, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit confirmed what we already knew – it should be parents who decide when and if sexually-explicit books are appropriate for their children,” Reynolds said. “Here in Iowa, we will continue to focus on excellence in education and partnerships with parents and educators.”

The lawsuit found that the district court decision did not properly evaluate the law under existing precedent — referring specially to the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Moody v. NetChoice, a lawsuit involving speech on social media platforms. However, the judges also rejected the state’s argument that school library materials constitute “government speech.” They also found that a transgender student whose school district banned gender-sexuality alliance clubs due to concerns about the law has standing to sue.

The decision returns the case to district court for further action.

Decatur County man dies during a crash Friday evening

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August 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Leon, Iowa) – Authorities say a medical condition may have caused a single-vehicle crash Friday evening in southern Iowa, that resulted in a fatality. The Iowa State Patrol reports 61-year-old Edward Ray Hiebing, of Leon, was driving a 2007 GMC Sierra pickup truck east on Highway 2 at around 6:45-p.m., when the vehicle left the road to the south and struck the Long Creek Outfitters Building at 1601 W. 1st Street.

Hiebing was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, and Leon Fire and Rescue.

Marshalltown Murder Suspect dead after being shot by law enforcement in California

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August 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Marshalltown, Iowa) – Officials with the Anaheim, California, Police Department report an Iowa man wanted on a charge of Murder in the 1st Degree, in connection with a fatal shooting June 1st, 2024 in Marshalltown, died Friday after he was shot by law enforcement near a motel in California. 18-year-old Victor Delgadillo, of Marshalltown, was transported to a local hospital after he was shot at around 1:30-p.m. Friday near a Motel 6, by a U-S. Marshals law enforcement Task Force who were attempted to arrest the man.

According to a social media post by the Anaheim Police Department, officers responded to the 1400 block of N. State College Blvd. to assist a U.S. Marshal’s Task Force, The U.S. Marshal’s Task Force consisted of law enforcement personnel from the U.S. Marshal’s Office, the California Department of Corrections, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies.

Victor Delgadillo

Task Force personnel and Anaheim Police contacted the suspect, and an officer-involved shooting occurred. One Anaheim Police officer and other members of the Task Force fired their weapons. The officers rendered first aid before the subject was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. There are no outstanding suspects.
A firearm was located at the scene. No officers were injured as a result of the shooting. However, a bystander was struck by a bullet, which resulted in a minor injury. The bystander was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and released a short time later.
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office responded to initiate the investigation into the circumstances of the officer-involved shooting. Anaheim PD Homicide Detectives, the Anaheim PD Major Incident Review Team (MIRT), Anaheim PD Internal Affairs, and personnel from the Anaheim Police Review Board (PRB) and Office of Independent Review (OIR) also responded to the incident. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

2 from Creston arrested Friday on drug charges in Adams County

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August 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a man and woman from Union County were arrested on drug charges, Friday. Authorities say 27-year-old Aaron Johnson, and 34-year-old Tonya Tindle, both of Creston, face charges of  Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The pair were arrested following an investigation. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Adams County K9 “Midge.”

Tournament of Champions forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024

Weather

August 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday’s High in Atlantic was 73. Our Low this morning was 45. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 83 and the Low was 57. The Record High here on Aug. 10th, was 105 in 1894. The Record Low was 42 in 1967. Sunrise today: 6:24-a.m.; Sunset: 8:27-p.m.

Spencer Lee Earns Olympic Silver

Sports

August 9th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

PARIS – Former University of Iowa All-American and three-time National Champion Spencer Lee won a silver medal Friday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the 11th Hawkeye wrestler in school history to medal at the Olympic Games.
Lee fell to top-seeded Rei Higuchi of Japan in the gold medal match, 4-2. Lee earned two push out points in the first period to lead 2-0 at the break. A scramble led to a Higuchi takedown to tie it at 2-2 and give the Japanese wrestler the lead on criteria. Higuchi countered a last second attack from Lee with a takedown to make the final 4-2.
The Murrysville, Pennsylvania, native earned a spot in the gold medal round winning a tight decision over China’s Zou Wanhao in the round of 16. Lee earned a passivity point and a takedown before Wanhao scored two pushout points at the end of the match. Lee rolled to a 12-2 victory in the quarterfinals over Bekzat Almaz Uulu of Kyrgyzstan. After Lee gave up an early takedown, he locked up the technical superiority with 12 unanswered points.
Lee defeated Uzbekistan’s Gulomjan Abdullaev in the semifinal with his second straight first period technical superiority winning 14-4.  Lee used three takedowns and gut wrenches to punch his way into the gold medal match.
The last Hawkeye to medal at the Olympics was Thomas Gilman who won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Iowa’s 11 Olympic medalist include:
Terry McCann, 1960 (G)
Ed Banach, 1984 (G)
Lou Banach, 1984 (G)
Barry Davis, 1984 (S)
Randy Lewis, 1984 (G)
Chris Campbell, 1992 (B)
Tom Brands, 1996 (G)
Terry Brands, 2000 (B)
Lincoln McIlravy, 2000 (B)
Thomas Gilman, 2021 (B)
Spencer Lee, 2024 (S)

BRAHMER ON MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST

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August 9th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore tight end Benjamin Brahmer has been named to the John Mackey Award Watch List heading into the 2024 season. The award is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding tight end.

Brahmer, a Pierce, Nebraska, native, is coming off an outstanding initial season in Ames in which he earned Freshman All-America honors from multiple outlets. He broke ISU’s true freshman tight end record with 28 receptions and finished with 352 yards and two touchdowns.

Brahmer was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 selection by the league’s coaches.

Tickets for the 2024 football season are on sale now with a slate that features Kansas State and a Homecoming showdown with Texas Tech as well as others. Fans can purchase season tickets for as low as $299, while mini-packs, single-game tickets and parking are also on sale.

The Cyclones open the season August 31 against 2023 FCS Playoff qualifier North Dakota.