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DCI investigate & arrest Kingsley Police Chief

News

February 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Plymouth County, Iowa – On February 13, 2023, the Hinton Police Department requested the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to investigate a potential criminal matter that involved Kingsley Police Chief, James Dunn. On February 15, 2023 James Dunn was taken into custody at his residence in Kingsley, Iowa without incident by Agents of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Dunn was transported to the Plymouth County Jail and has been charged with the following criminal charges:.

  • Three counts of: Falsely Obtaining Criminal Intelligence Data. Class D Felonies.
  • One count of: Non-felonious misconduct in office. Serious Misdemeanor
  • One count of: Stalking. Aggravated Misdemeanor

The criminal investigation being conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is on-going and no further details will be released at this time.

Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Girls Regional Basketball Scoreboard 02/15/2023

Sports

February 15th, 2023 by admin

Class 3A Regional Semifinals

Region 5

Des Moines Christian 67, Clarke 52
Harlan 46, Atlantic 37- ON KJAN

Class 4A Regional Quarterfinals

Region 1

Carroll 69, Perry 30
Fort Dodge 67, Webster City 49

Region 3

LeMars 67, Storm Lake 33
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 63, Denison-Schleswig 16

Region 8

Winterset 55, Oskaloosa 33
Glenwood 60, Creston 52

Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals

Region 2

Des Moines Lincoln 62, CB Thomas Jefferson 34

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Atlantic City Council introduced to the new Parks & Rec Dept. Director

News

February 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City Council in Atlantic met the City’s new Director of Parks and Recreation. Mayor Grace Garrett introduced Wyatt Adderton, who’s from Savannah, GA.  He said he has been in town since February 7th. Adderton thanked the committee who selected him as the new Parks Director.

He said they were diligent in their task and he’s excited to get started and work with City officials to work on accomplishing the goals they seek to attain. Wyatt says he worked for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for nearly eight-years at a park and worked his way up from a part-time maintenance Ranger to Assistant Park Manager. He added that he was involved with $5-million worth of reinvestment in the park infrastructure, including a new Visitor’s Center, several playgrounds, campground renovations and upgrades.

Wyatt Adderton (2/15/23) Ric Hanson photo

He said he’s excited to bring that experience to the position here in Atlantic. Adderton was one of two finalists for the job. While he’s living in a condominium currently, his plan is to build a home in the community. His spouse is a pilot who will be based in southwest Iowa.

Adderton was one of two finalists for the position. He succeeds Bryant Rasmussen, who served as Parks and Rec Director for three-years. Wyatt will be introduced to the Parks Board during their meeting at 5:15-p.m. Monday, Feb. 20th, in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall.

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Northeast Iowa livestock company and managers sentenced in fraud scheme

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A northeast Iowa livestock company and four managers have been sentenced in federal court in a scheme to defraud livestock producers throughout Iowa and the Midwest. Fifty-one-year-old Joe Wickham of Waucoma, 65-year-old Charlie Lynch of Waucoma, 60-year-old Leland “Pete” Blue of Fredericksburg pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud. While 31-year-old Tyler Thoms of Fayette pled guilty to one count of causing a livestock dealer to keep inaccurate accounts and records.

The charges came from their work with Lynch Livestock, where they were accused of downgrading cattle and manipulating scales to defraud customers during nearly two decades. Wickham and Lynch were fined three-thousand dollars and Blue one thousand. Wickham was sentenced to six months in prison, and the others were each given probation. The company was fined 196-thousand dollars and ordered to pay more than three million dollars in restitution.

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State Wrestling Session 3- Class 3A – 02/15/2023

Sports

February 15th, 2023 by admin

3A Championship Round 1

106

Jaymeson VanderVelde (Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln) 41-10 won by fall over Aiden Kiesey (Linn-Mar) 16-21 (Fall 2:23)
Braxton Hutchinson (Burlington) 36-6 won by fall over Daniel Overall (Lewis Central) 22-21 (Fall 3:58)

Champ Round 2:

Reid Foster (Bondurant-Farrar) 40-5 won by decision over Jaymeson VanderVelde (Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln) 41-11 (Dec 2-1)

113

Carter Schorsch (Lewis Central) 40-8 won by fall over Ashton Sneath (Davenport North) 13-20 (Fall 2:36)

Champ Round 2:

Malik DeBow (Linn-Mar) 32-5 won by decision over Carter Schorsch (Lewis Central) 40-9 (Dec 7-5)

120

Jonathon Ryan (Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln) 30-13 won by fall over Brock Hessenius (LeMars) 28-21 (Fall 5:42)

Champ Round 2:

Blake Gioimo (Prairie, Cedar Rapids) 43-5 won by tech fall over Jonathon Ryan (Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln) 30-14 (TF-1.5 3:42 (15-0))

126

Jashua Anglo (Johnston) 35-8 won by major decision over Derrick Gregory (Lewis Central) 24-22 (MD 17-4)

138

Joe Hirsch (Epworth, Western Dubuque) 26-14 won by decision over Parker Herzog (Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln) 36-15 (Dec 6-0)

160

Jorden Roberts (Bettendorf) 26-19 won by fall over Paxton Blanchard (Lewis Central) 20-29 (Fall 3:52)

170

Braylon Kammrad (Lewis Central) 41-6 won by major decision over Gavin Benton (Iowa City, Liberty) 3-3 (MD 12-1)

Champ Round 2:

Braylon Kammrad (Lewis Central) 41-6 won by decision over Cal Hartman (Fort Dodge) 36-12 (Dec 6-2)

220

Jaxson Hildebrand Denison-Schleswig SR 41-0 received a BYE

Champ. Round  2:

Jaxson Hildebrand (Denison-Schleswig) 42-0 won by fall over Daniel Sokolik (Fort Madison) 19-10 (Fall 3:44)

285

David Borchers (North Scott) 23-10 won by fall over Warren Summers (Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln) 31-24 (Fall 5:48)

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Webster City teen charged with threat against school

News

February 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Webster City Police charged 14-year-old with a threat of terrorism and turned the teen over to juvenile authorities after an alleged threat Tuesday. Officers were notified of an incident involving possible threats of violence made toward the Webster City School District.

Webster City Police Chief Shiloh Mork said that a juvenile student had made comments and attempted to recruit at least one other juvenile to engage in an act of violence at one of the school district buildings today (Wednesday) which was a staff in-service day.

Numerous interviews were conducted resulting in a search warrant being executed at the juvenile’s Webster City residence. The juvenile was referred to juvenile court on the terrorism charge.

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Former Vice President hosts parental rights event in Cedar Rapids

News

February 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Former Vice President Mike Pence is hosting an event in Cedar Rapids this (Wednesday) afternoon focused on parental rights. Pence says a radical gender ideology has seeped into classrooms. Pence is voicing support for a group of Iowa parents who’ve filed a lawsuit in federal court. They’re challenging a Linn-Mar school district policy that lets students ask for a gender support plan at school without notifying parents.

Pence addressed the lawsuit during a speech in Minneapolis this (Wednesday) morning. He says in America, parents should guide the choices of their children at home and at school. A coalition of groups are holding a counter rally in Cedar Rapids this (Wednesday) afternoon in support of transgender students. Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart says Pence is pushing a harmful agenda that bullies the most vulnerable in our communities.

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No injuries reported following an accident in Atlantic, Saturday

News

February 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following a collision at around 4-p.m. Saturday, in Atlantic. The accident happened at 10th and Plum Streets, when a 2007 Ford Explorer driven by Bryan Guy, of Atlantic, was traveling south and through the intersection.

The SUV entered the intersection in front of a westbound 2008 Ford Escape SUV, driven by Tyler Clark, of Atlantic. The Ford Escape’s front middle portion struck the Ford Explorer’s front driver side, causing significant damage to each vehicle.

The Ford Explorer sustained an approximated $6,000 worth of damage while the Ford Escape sustained an approximated $7,000 of damage.

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Cass County Sheriff’s report, 2/15/23

News

February 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports four arrests took place last week:

On February 8th, 2023, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Markku Luikkonen, 39, of Atlantic, for Domestic Abuse Assault.  Luikkonen was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on bond.

And, there were three arrests on Feb. 10th in Cass County:

  • 20-year-old Christian Poldberg, of Exira, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Probation Violation. Poldberg was booked into the Cass County Jail and held.
  • 34-year-old Matthew Stevens, of Lewis, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear. Stevens was booked and held in the Cass County Jail
  • And, 40-year-old Jennifer Claussen, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI 2nd Offense.  She was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

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State Wrestling Session 2- Class 2A – 02/15/2023

Sports

February 15th, 2023 by admin

Class 2A First Round Matches

106

Jack Decker, West Marshall Def Braxton Hass, Atlantic by Dec. 5-3

Jesse Jens (Harlan Community) 36-9 won by major decision over Dolan Theisen (Central DeWitt) 29-14 (MD 9-0)

 

Champ Round:  Carter West (Notre Dame, Burlington) 48-1 won by fall over Jesse Jens (Harlan Community) 36-10 (Fall 1:48)

113

Aiden Smith, Atlantic SO 34-11 received a BYE
Kael Cook (Notre Dame, Burlington) 41-8 won by fall over Spencer Fink (Harlan Community) 39-12 (Fall 1:03)

 

Champ Round : Aiden Smith (Atlantic) 35-11 won by fall over Dreylen Schweitzer (Carroll) 32-15 (Fall 2:59)

120

Vinny Mayberry, Glenwood JR 32-1 received a BYE
Christian Ahrens (Creston) 42-7 won by fall over Dylan Jones (Okoboji/HMS) 29-13 (Fall 3:32)
Kaden Pritchard (Eagle Grove) 27-3 won by fall over Seth Ettleman (Southwest Iowa) 44-7 (Fall 3:53)

 

Champ Round : Vinny Mayberry (Glenwood) 33-1 won by fall over Aldin Swanson (Vinton-Shellsburg) 32-15 (Fall 1:20)

Christian Ahrens (Creston) 43-7 won by decision over CJ Davis (Notre Dame, Burlington) 47-3 (Dec 9-4)

126

Lincoln Keeler (Creston) 22-5 won by decision over Briten Maxwell (Glenwood) 33-17 (Dec 5-3)
James Dorrian (Woodward-Granger) 37-16 won by major decision over Kyler Sandholm (Red Oak) 33-12 (MD 18-5)

Champ Round : Jase Jaspers (Mount Vernon) 39-4 won by fall over Lincoln Keeler (Creston) 22-6 (Fall 1:10)

132

Matt Beem, Glenwood JR 25-1 received a BYE
Jordan Schmidt (Solon) 31-9 won by fall over Gabe Johnson (Southwest Iowa) 36-12 (Fall 2:32)
Trey Miller (Oskaloosa) 21-6 won by decision over Trey Chesnut (Creston) 40-12 (Dec 7-6)

Champ Round : Matt Beem (Glenwood) 26-1 won by fall over Tucker Vitzthum (Ballard) 40-17 (Fall 1:17)

138

Easton O`Brien (Atlantic) 22-10 won by fall over Brady Beers (Humboldt) 21-24 (Fall 2:20)
Easton Wheeler (Anamosa) 32-5 won by fall over Brody McKinley (Harlan Community) 37-14 (Fall 6:00)
Austin Evans, Creston JR 27-5 received a BYE

Champ Round : Austin Evans (Creston) 28-5 won by decision over Easton O`Brien (Atlantic) 22-11 (Dec 9-2)

145

Nathan Lopez (Charles City) 27-9 won by decision over Reese Fauble (Glenwood) 21-10 (Dec 5-3)
Hudson Scranton (Anamosa) 42-5 won by decision over Jacob McGargill (Shenandoah) 40-15 (Dec 6-4)
Chris Aragon (Creston) 38-12 won by decision over Cason Miller (Fairfield) 37-8 (Dec 10-9)

Champ Round : Chris Aragon (Creston) 38-12 won by decision over Cason Miller (Fairfield) 37-8 (Dec 10-9)

152

Owen Laughlin (Shenandoah) 46-5 won by decision over Adam Baier (Red Oak) 29-19 (Dec 2-0)

Champ Round : Aiden Flora (ADM) 12-2 won by decision over Owen Laughlin (Shenandoah) 46-6 (Dec 8-7)

160

William Bolinger (Creston) 42-9 won by decision over Cael Moore (Williamsburg) 29-21 (Dec 7-0)
Eduardo Garcia (Winterset) 39-9 won by decision over Kellan Scott (Glenwood) 29-12 (Dec 6-3)
Dawson Bond, Red Oak SR 40-3 received a BYE

Champ Round : Dawson Bond (Red Oak) 41-3 won by major decision over Noah Strantz (Okoboji/HMS) 36-9 (MD 9-1)

William Bolinger (Creston) 43-9 won by major decision over Mack Seaba (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows) 27-13 (MD 15-2)

170

Jayden Dickerson (Shenandoah) 43-10 won by fall over Micheal Ohotto (Garner-Hayfield/Ventura) 36-8 (Fall 1:39)
Kaden Street (Creston) 44-7 won by tech fall over Dru Diaz (Assumption, Davenport) 18-29 (TF-1.5 5:38 (23-5)
Austin Mason (Webster City) 33-9 won by fall over Jarrett Armstrong (Atlantic) 37-13 (Fall 5:30)

Champ Round : Nicholas Fox (Osage) 46-2 won by fall over Jayden Dickerson (Shenandoah) 43-11 (Fall 2:23)

Kaden Street (Creston) 45-7 won by decision over Austin Pfantz (West Marshall) 29-6 (Dec 7-3)

182

Brenden Casey (Atlantic) 35-15 won by decision over Chase Diaz (Assumption, Davenport) 23-12 (Dec 4-2)
Karson Downey, Clarinda JR 38-3 received a BYE

Champ Round : CJ Walrath (Notre Dame, Burlington) 53-0 won by fall over Brenden Casey (Atlantic) 35-16 (Fall 2:30)

Karson Downey (Clarinda) 39-3 won by fall over Brock Voyna (Crestwood, Cresco) 33-8 (Fall 3:51)

195

Zane Bendorf, Harlan SR 41-4 received a BYE
CJ Carter, Glenwood SR 43-3 received a BYE

Champ Round : Zane Bendorf (Harlan Community) 42-4 won by fall over Corbyn Palmer (Waukon) 22-8 (Fall 3:21)

CJ Carter (Glenwood) 44-3 won by major decision over Jacques Zomermaand (Sioux Center) 30-15 (MD 15-3)

220

Mason Koehler (Glenwood) 44-7 won by fall over Nathan Graves (Southeast Valley, Gowrie) 24-19 (Fall 0:44)
Cole Sigler (Anamosa) 33-8 won by decision over Miles Mundorf (Atlantic) 31-13 (Dec 7-0)

Champ Round : Mason Koehler (Glenwood) 45-7 won by decision over Trevor Dieren (Central Lyon/George-Little Rock) 22-4 (Dec 4-0)

285

Trent Patton (Glenwood) 35-9 won by fall over Cohen Reffer (Algona) 27-12 (Fall 5:59)
Max Chapman (Creston) 39-10 won by fall over Jack Leng (Sheldon/South O`Brien) 26-18 (Fall 1:00)
Evan Sorensen (Atlantic) 38-9 won by fall over Isaac Ericson (Waukon) 20-16 (Fall 1:38)

Champ Round : Cameron Geuther (West Delaware, Manchester) 40-5 won by fall over Trent Patton (Glenwood) 35-10 (Fall 4:40

Gene Blalock (Grinnell) 42-4 won by decision over Evan Sorensen (Atlantic) 38-10 (Dec 11-6)

Mac Muller (Osage) 41-7 won by fall over Max Chapman (Creston) 39-11 (Fall 5:48)

 

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