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Clinton police investigate fatal shooting in residential area

News

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Authorities are asking for tips from the public after a man was found dead in a residential area of Clinton. Clinton Police say they were responding to a report of gunshots in the area shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday and they found 43-year-old Antoine Sampson of Clinton lying in an intersection. The news release from the department did not offer other information about Sampson’s death, but Clinton Police said there does not appear to be any ongoing threats to the community. Police say people who phone in tips about the case can remain anonymous.

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Glenwood Police report, 7/18/22

News

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Police in Glenwood are reporting three recent arrests. Today (Monday, 7/18), 43-year-old William Jensen, of Glenwood, was arrested on a Mills County Warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree and and Trespass in the 1st Degree. His cash-only bond was set at $300.

On Sunday, 22-year-old Nicholas Foster, of Red Oak, was arrested for unlawful possession of prescription drugs and possession of marijuana. His total cash or surety bond was set at $2,000. And, on Saturday, Glenwood Police arrested 29-year-old Aaron Jansen, of Glenwood, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. His cash or surety bond was set at $1,000.

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Railroad Crossing replacement will close IA 141 at Sloan beginning Monday, July 25

News

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – July 18, 2022 – A railroad crossing replacement project on Iowa 141 at Sloan will require roadway closure beginning on Monday, July 25, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 office. During this project, motorists will be detoured around the work zone by using Interstate 29, Woodbury County roads K25 and K45. The expected completion date for this project is Saturday, July 30.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

The latest traveler information is available anytime through our 511 system. Visit 511ia.org; call 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 (nationwide); stay connected with 511 on Facebook or Twitter (find links at https://iowadot.gov/511/511-social-media-sites), or download the free app to your mobile device.

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Public input requested for three proposed bridge replacement projects on Iowa 2 in Fremont County

News

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa – July 18, 2022 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for three proposed bridge replacement projects on Iowa Highway 2, east of I-29. Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2024. Through traffic on Iowa 2 will be detoured using U.S. 275 and I-29 to the south through the town of Hamburg. For more information, see the website listed below.

To review the pre-recorded PowerPoint, visit the Iowa DOT’s project-related public involvement event website at www.iowadot.gov/pim If you do not have access to the internet, or need assistance viewing the materials, please contact the DOT representative listed below.

For general information or to make a comment regarding the proposed bridge projects, contact Scott Suhr, field services coordinator, Iowa DOT District 4 Office, 2210 E. Seventh St, Atlantic, IA 50022, phone 712-243-3355 or 800-289-4368, email scott.suhr@iowadot.us.

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WEEK OF JULY 18, 2022

Trading Post

July 18th, 2022 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Two beautiful night stands in like new condition for sale.  $100.00 each or buy the pair for $175.00.  Available in Atlantic.  712-249-5105.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  A 2 row John Deere planter for $400.  Two tandem discs, one 14′ and one 12′, asking $600 for each.  A 20’+ tall aluminum light pole with three beams for $600.  Call 712-355-1566.

FOR SALE:  5 gravity wagons, two are 150-bushel wagon for $800 each and three are 250-bushel wagons for $1,500 each.  Call Jeff at 712-249-6387.

FOR SALE: Globe satellite Tailgater with new Wally receiver and 100′ cable. Just have to get service hooked up through DISH. $700 value. The first $300 cash takes it. 712-243-2408 leave a message if no answer.

WANTED: A front-tine garden tiller. Please call 712-404-0656.

FOR SALE:  McCullough Eager Beaver weed eater with straight shaft, works fine, asking $50.  2 Makita variable speed cordless drills with spare batteries and chargers.  $25 each or both for $45.  Call 712-304-4998 in Hamlin.

FOR SALE:  A pole driver with 3-point hook up for $200.  A tandem packer, 10′ wide for $200.  Call 712-355-1566.

FOR SALE:  Dining room hutch with sliding glass doors in very good condition. Best offer.  Call 712-249-3999.

WANTED:  Looking for a forklift or skid loader job & I have a potato plow for sale 100.  Call 712-250-0655.

FOR SALE:  Custom built Display stand 5 tiers and 2 extra stands. 2 ft x 2 ft bottom tier and stands. Can be used to display anything but was designed to hold cupcakes or donuts for a wedding. Painted white to use as is or decorate to match decor or wedding colors. Including some pictures for display ideas. $50. 712-249-5675.

FOR SALE:  4 tractors, including 2 Case IH (one with new tires), an Oliver and an Allis-Chalmers.  Asking $1,000 each.  Call 712-249-0233.

FOR SALE:  Several motorcycles, from 175cc to 1100 cc, including collectibles, customized and a CAN-AM Spyder, asking $600 and up.  Also, a Chrysler LeBaron convertible with 100,000 miles for $2,000.  Call 712-355-1566.

WANTED:  A motor home or ATV side-by-side.  Call 712-355-1566.

FOR SALE:  BBQ Pro 4 burner, propane grill in great condition, includes grill cover. ($350 new) asking $115. Total Gym XLS (new) $375; 24′ aluminum extension ladder $80; 6′ Werner step ladder $40; Craftsman 18″ electric hedge trimmer $10; Remington 14″ electric chain saw $20. Call 249-3416

FOR SALE:  New crop oats for $5.00 per bushel and square bale oat straw for $4.50 each.  Located in the Anita area.  Call 712-762-3714 or 712-254-6709.

FOR SALE:  Black & Decker 10″ waxer & polisher, 3,000 RPM.  Two gun cases: 48″ rifle case, olive-black-redhead and Hunter 52″.  Bass Pro Fish Fry kit, 58,000 BTU.  Call 712-250-0066.

FOR SALE:  We have 6 tickets (General admission) for the 50th Annual Shrine Bowl Football game at the UNI DOME Sat July 23 !!!!!!  Doors open at 2 pm. Game is at 4 pm.  $65. Will take all 6. ($15 each at door)  Will deliver or we can meet you.  Call Jason 712-249-3973 or Ann 712-304-2951.

FOR SALE:  Love seat and couch, chocolate color, about 1 year old, asking $20 for the set.  Queen sized mattress, nearly new for just $20.  Call 712-355-1566. SOLD!

WANTED:  A motor home.  Call 712-355-1566.

FOR SALE: Kenmore 5,200 BTU window air conditioner. 115 volts. Good condition and clean. $100. Call or text. 712-520-2103.  SOLD!

WANTED:  Sweet corn for canning. Phone 712-268-2713 no answer leave a message.

FOR SALE:  Starter and hood for 1957 Chevy car, all restored. Asking $300. Motorcycles for sale, including a Terminator dirt bike, has 100 miles on it, 170 cc. Starting at $700 and up obo. Floor tile and supporting wall blocks. All size packages for .50 and up, new price is $19.00 per package. In Council Bluffs 712-355-1566

FOR SALE:  Anyone needing canning jars, I have a whole lot of them.  Call 712-563-2076, if no answer leave message!!!

FOR SALE:  1, 2, or 3 bicycles for sale.  Each bicycle has 28 inch wheels so they are intended to be for adults. Helmets are available for free if interested.  BIKE 1: SPECIALIZED CROSSROADS men’s bike, 21 speed, ($390 when new),  Asking Price: $150.  Bike is in good condition. It has always been stored in garage or basement.  BIKE 2: SPECIALIZED CROSSROADS Women’s bike, “Step through” 21 speed, ($390 when new),  Asking Price $150.  Bike is in good condition. It has always been stored in garage or basement.  BIKE 3: SCHWINN – CROSS FIT men’s bike, 21 speed.  Asking Price: $150.  Bike is in good condition. It has always been stored in garage or basement.  Exira area.  Phone # (712)-268-2333.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  BEANIE BABIES $1.00 each –one of a kind from the 80;s & 90’s in self case.  Call 243-4132 and leave message if no answer…gift for all ages.

FOR SALE:  Vintage golf cart with 11 clubs. $50. Available in Atlantic. 712-249-5105.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  40″ tall brass floor candlesticks. $150.00 Available in Atlantic. 712-249-5105.

FOR SALE:  Beautiful ceramic Nativity Set. $25.  SOLD!  24″ Christmas Wreath, $15.  SOLD!  Christmas decorations! Two 24″ wreaths with large red bows, plus two 12 ft garlands, and three smaller red bows. All for just $25!  Available in Atlantic.  712-249-5105.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  Ashley signature lift chair with heat and massage. Less than year old but used only a few times. $900 new asking $600.  Located in Exira.  Call or text 712-249-4384.

FOR SALE:  Elegant winter spray, 33 inches long. Available in Atlantic. $15. 712-249-5105.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  Two adorable holiday decorations. Both for $20! Available in Atlantic. 712-249-5105.  SOLD!

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State Softball Schedule 07/18/2022

Sports

July 18th, 2022 by admin

The State Softball Tournament gets underway today at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge. Here’s a look at the day one schedule.

Class 5A Quarterfinals

11:00 a.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
#1 Fort Dodge (35-6) vs. #8 Waukee (25-14)

11:30 a.m. – Iowa Central Field
#4 West Des Moines Valley (26-13) vs. #5 Southeast Polk (25-12)

1:00 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
#2 Muscatine (35-4) vs. #7 Pleasant Valley (26-12)

1:30 p.m. – Iowa Central Field
#3 Waukee Northwest (32-7) vs. #6 Linn-Mar (36-4)

Class 4A Quarterfinals

3:00 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
#1 Winterset (34-4) vs. #8 Burlington (20-13)

3:30 p.m. – Iowa Central Field
#4 Norwalk (29-7) vs. #5 Carlisle (27-10)

5:00 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
#2 ADM (32-4) vs. #7 North Scott (28-10

5:30 p.m. – Iowa Central Field
#3 Dallas Center-Grimes (33-6) vs. Indianola (27-12)

Class 3A Quarterfinals

7:00 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
#1 Mount Vernon (33-4) vs. #8 Dubuque Wahlert (23-16)

7:30 p.m. – Iowa Central Field
#4 Saydel (31-4) vs. #5 Davis County (23-8)

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Register’s ‘Iowa Poll’ finds Reynolds leads DeJear by 17 points

News

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Des Moines Register “Iowa Poll” shows Governor Kim Reynolds widening her lead over Democratic challenger Deidre DeJear. In February, the Register’s “Iowa Poll” found Reynolds leading DeJear by eight points. The new survey shows 48 percent of likely voters support Reynolds and 31 percent support DeJear — a 17 point margin. The February survey asked likely voters about Reynolds and DeJear, while this month’s poll asked about other candidates. Rick Stewart, the Libertarian candidate for governor, got five percent support. Nine percent of those surveyed said they weren’t sure who they’d vote for in the General Election.

An Iowa Poll on the state’s U-S Senate race released Saturday found incumbent Republican Chuck Grassley leading Democratic challenger Mike Franken by eight points.

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Police make two arrests in Des Moines’ 10th homicide of 2022

News

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Two central Iowa men are now jailed after what police describe as a murder and robbery. Des Moines police were called to an apartment Sunday morning and found the body of a 32-year-old man who officers said had “obvious traumatic injury,” and later said he’d been shot to death. Within hours, two suspects were in custody. Dontaye Burton and Antonio Ross, both 33 and from Des Moines, are each charged with first-degree murder and robbery.

Police say Burton and Ross removed property from the crime scene, but police didn’t say what, though three firearms were recovered. It’s Des Moines’ tenth homicide of the year.

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State Baseball begins today for Class 1A and 3A

Sports

July 18th, 2022 by admin

The State Baseball Tournament fires up today with Quarterfinals in Class 1A and 3A. 1A and 2A schools are playing at Merchants Park in Carroll. Class 3A and 4A schools are playing at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City.

Monday, July 18

Class 1A Quarterfinals

11:00—#4 North Linn, Troy Mills (31-2) vs. #5 Kingsley-Pierson (26-4)
1:30—#1 St. Mary’s, Remsen (33-0) vs. #8 South Winneshiek, Calmar (23-8)
4:30—#3 New London (28-1) vs. #6 CAM (27-2) – ON KJAN, Pregame 3:30 p.m.
7:00—#2 Newman Catholic, Mason City (32-3) vs. #7 Lisbon (24-5)

Class 3A Quarterfinals

11:30—#1 Davenport Assumption (30-6) vs. #8 Pella (23-14)
2:00—#4 West Delaware (32-10) vs. #5 Independence (29-11)
5:00—#3 Lewis Central (31-3) vs. #6 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (30-11)|
7:30—#2 Western Dubuque (29-11) vs. #7 Winterset (16-14)

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Villisca man arrested Friday night

News

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak say a traffic stop at around 10:30-p.m. Friday, resulted in the arrest of a man from Villisca. Authorities say 20-year-old Braden Alan Gray was arrested in the 1900 block of Highway 34, for Driving While Revoked – a serious misdemeanor. Gray was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $1,000 bond.

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