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Judge says it may not be common sense, but one vote put Lyon County Sheriff on November ballot

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September 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A northwest Iowa judge has affirmed that the Lyon County Sheriff will be able to seek reelection — as a Libertarian Party candidate. Lyon County Sheriff Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep ran as a Republican in the June Primary, but lost the G-O-P nomination to Iowa State Trooper Brian Hilt. One person wrote the sheriff’s name on the Libertarian Party’s Primary ballot, so the sheriff became the Libertarian Party’s nominee instead.

Hilt — the Republican who beat the sheriff in the G-O-P primary — asked a judge to reverse a Lyon County Objection Panel’s decision that the sheriff had qualified for the November ballot.

Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep (Photo provided by KIWA)

The judge, in his decision, said the trooper’s argument that the sheriff shouldn’t win the Libertarian Party’s nomination was arguably supported by common sense — since got it by a single write-in vote, but the judge said that conclusion is not supported by state law.

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ACGC Volleyball on a Roll, Winners of Seven of last Nine.

Sports

September 17th, 2024 by Christian Adams

The ACGC Chargers Volleyball team is flying high after picking up five wins last week to push their record to 9-3 as they have won seven of their last nine matches. This included handing #2 Riverside their only loss of the season.  They were able to pull off the win in a 2-1 nail-biter, with all three sets being decided by three points or less. Head Coach Barb South praised and credited her team’s attitude for their special performance.

In the match against Riverside and throughout the first 12 games of the season, sophomore Stella Largent has been one of the Chargers’ most dynamic players. She leads the West Central Athletic Conference with 206 kills. That’s 95 more than 2nd place on the leaderboard. She is also second in service aces and fifth in Kill efficiency. South says her drive and dedication are a big reason for her success.

The Chargers are also led by their senior captain Shay Lemke. Lemke is a third-year starter at the setter position and leads the WCAC with 272 assists. She is also the conference’s top server with 32 aces. Her versatility as a setter and range help set her apart, but one can not underestimate the value of leadership when it comes to team success.

In addition to causing havoc to opposing teams, ACGC’s high-powered offense has another purpose besides improving what is already a strong service team. That is, preparing the Chargers defense. ACGC has three players, including Becca Littler and Camdyn Richter, in the top 20 in digs. South says the quality of her servers helps prepare them for what’s to come.

ACGC will be in action next Tuesday When they host the 11-6 East Sac County Raiders.

 

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Girls High School XC Results from Tuesday

Sports

September 17th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

AHSTW MEET

1. Treynor (57 points) — 7. Madalyn Kerkmann (22:25.70), 8. Ryleigh Thomas (22:37.50), 15. Lilly Yochum (23:21.10) 

2. Tri-Center (69 points) — 11. Quincey Schneckloth (22:39.30), 12. Addison Boden (22:55.30), 14. Isah VanArsdol (23:11.50)

3. Logan-Magnolia (70 points) — 1. Allysen Johnsen (21:03.10), 2. Madison Sporrer (21:14.20)

4. Boyer Valley (76 points) — 3. Hailey Cue (21:16.70)

5. St. Albert (109 points) — 6. McKayla Markel (22:38.20) 

6. IKM-Manning (112 points) — 10. Raegan Garrison (22:38.40), 13. Emily Albertsen (23:05.90)

NTS. Woodbine — 4. Adyson Lapel (22:13.30), 6. Reagan Cogdill (22:21.20)

NTS. AHSTW 

NTS. Missouri Valley

NTS. Griswold 

NTS. CAM

NTS. Exira/EHK

NTS. Underwood 

 

STORM LAKE MEET

1. Harlan (52 points) — 1. Lindsey Sonderman (18:34.44), 5. Ashlyn Rau (20:16.58), 13. Brylee Schechinger (21:26.05)

5. Denison-Schleswig (140 points) — 9. Lola Mendlik (20:53.40), 12. Alexa Tremblay (21:22.04)

7. Sioux City North (172 points) — 11. Marcella Palmer (21:06.03)

9. LeMars (198 points) 

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Boys High School XC Results from Tuesday

Sports

September 17th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

AHSTW MEET

1. Riverside (37 points) — 2. Dawson Henderson (17:10.00), 4. Brody Henderson (17:39.00), 5. Eli Hudnall (17:57.30), 6. Owen Fenner (17:57.60)

2. Woodbine (64 points) — 1. Gunner Wagner (17:03.80), 11. Aiden Summerfield (18:24.40)

3. Tri-Center (70 points) — 7. Haven Weers (18:06.30), 9. Brennan Boden (18:11.80), 13. Evan Wham (18:33.90)

4. St. Albert (92 points) — 12. Jackson Walter (18:26.50), 14. Joey Mazzella (18:34.90)

5. IKM-Manning (137 points)

6. Missouri Valley (160 points)

7. Boyer Valley (166 points) — 15. Dane Gotham (18:36.90)

8. Exira/EHK (209 points) — 10. Austin Rasmussen (18:20.00)

NTS. Griswold — 8. Holden Jensen (18:11.10)

NTS. Logan-Magnolia

NTS. Missouri Valley

NTS. Underwood

NTS. Treynor

NTS. CAM

 

STORM LAKE MEET

3. Sioux City North (87 points) — 1. Ben Hames (17:28.03), 9. Even Swaggerty (18:01.22)

8. Denison-Schleswig (207 points) — 3. Kevin Sanchez (17:33.38)

9. LeMars (227 points) — 10. Aaron Lee (18:01.76)

10. Harlan (243 points)

 

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Water main break impacts trout stream near Cedar Rapids

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa D-N-R says a broken water main will likely to lead to dead fish in the only state trout stream near a major urban area. The D-N-R says the break allowed chlorinated water into McLoud Run in Cedar Rapids Wednesday. D-N-R staff reported seeing stressed fish in the stream after the water flowed in, and it is expected that dead fish may be observed over the next few days.

Chlorinated water from a main break leaked into McLoud Run trout stream in Cedar Rapids. (Photo courtesy of Iowa DNR)

Murky stream conditions hampered efforts to count any dead fish, but the D-N-R says they will be surveying the area when the water clears.

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Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 220 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing a Distribution Quantity of Methamphetamine

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September 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A Council Bluffs man was sentenced today to 220 months in federal prison for possessing a distribution quantity of methamphetamine.

According to public court documents, law enforcement used a confidential informant to purchase methamphetamine from Philip Duane Sales, 54, in fall 2023. On December 20, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Sales’ residence and seized approximately 70 grams of methamphetamine and currency, some of which was utilized during a controlled buy in October 2023.

After completing his term of imprisonment, Sales will be required to serve a five-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Enforcement (SWINE) Task Force, Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa Department of Narcotics Enforcement, and Iowa State Patrol.

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Two Council Bluffs Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

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September 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Two Council Bluffs men were sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine:

  • Michael Guy Given, 36, was sentenced on August 14, 2024, to a 120‑month prison term; and
  • Brian Michael Hogan, 50, was sentenced on September 17, 2024, to a 120‑month prison term.

According to public court documents, between March and April 2023, Given and Hogan conspired to distribute methamphetamine in the Council Bluffs metropolitan area. During a search warrant, law enforcement located methamphetamine, a digital scale, and drug packaging materials.

After completing their terms of imprisonment, Given and Hogan will each be required to serve a five-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by the Council Bluffs Police Department and the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Enforcement (SWINE) Task Force.

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Wolverines Hosting Woodward-Granger this Friday Night

Sports

September 17th, 2024 by Christian Adams

Although the results haven’t quite been there for the Nodaway Valley Football team the Wolverines will look to change that this Friday night when they take on the on the Woodward-Granger Hawks. For co-head coach Jack West, he is proud that his team has improved on the things that he has put in front of them.

One thing that Nodaway Valley does have is lots of young talent. West says the junior and sophomore classes “are really big classes for us in terms of just numbers and also the talent and work ethic”.  On the defensive side of the ball junior Ahston Hannold and sophomore Caleb Christensen led the team and are in the top 20 in the Pride of Iowa Conference in total tackles. West says he’s happy to see their progress on the field.

Offensively senior Paul Berg is leading the ground attack with 107 yards on just seven carries. This includes a 75-yard Touchdown run, which is the longest in the conference to date.  Berg was actually a late add to the Wolverine squad. Having prior football experience Berg joined the team shortly before the school year started and has had no problem finding success. West has found that he a knack for running the football.

Nodaway Valley will have a tough test this Friday. Woodward-Granger comes in with a 2-1 record and 1,005 yards of total offense, including 485 yards through the air. West knows that it’ll be a challenge to slow Talan Fuson, Max Dalton, and the Hawk offense.

Kickoff in Greenfield is scheduled for 7pm.

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Project to rid common carp from NW IA lake

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is nearly ready to start a project to get rid of an invasive species of fish in an 830 acre lake in northwest Iowa. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the D-N-R, says weather over the past two years delayed the effort to rid West Swan Lake in Emmet County of common carp.

“Both of those winters we tried to draw the lake down, get it to winter kill,” Hawkins says. “Last winter we tried to help a little bit with a chemical that helps renovate fisheries. We were not successful. We had the warmest winter on record last winter. We had a very short window for pulling that project off.” Common carp feed on the bottom of lakes, make the water murky and cause problems for other species of fish.

“We’re going to try this one last time this fall,” Hawkins says. “We’re going to do an open water treatment if we can get the water levels down far enough and kill off those carp.” West Swan Lake levels were elevated by this year’s flooding.  “We need the lake down about three, three-and-a-half feet,” Hawkins says. “It’s all just mathematics and how much of the chemical we have available and the logistics and the expense of doing that.”

Hawkins says one side of the lake has dropped enough and they’re waiting for the water level on the other side to fall and match it. West Swan Lake is the last in a small chain of natural lakes and marshes that eventually flows into the west fork of the Des Moines River. Hawkins says regardless of the outcome of the carp eradication effort, West Swan Lake will be restocked in the spring with Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Blue Gills and Largemouth Bass.

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Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz previews Minnesota

Sports

September 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Iowa prepares for the 118th meeting against Minnesota in the Twin Cities. For the Hawkeyes it is the Big Ten opener and their first road test of the season.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who expects this to continue a string of close games in the series.

Iowa won four of five road games last season.

Ferentz feels quarterback Cade McNamara and the offense are making progress but the Hawkeyes have yet to play a complete game.

The Hawkeye defense has been victimized by three long touchdown passes the past two weeks and the Hawkeyes gave up a punt return for a touchdown in a 38-21 win over Troy.

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