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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 2/4/21

Podcasts, Sports

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Creston Police report, 2/4/21

News

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police report two men were arrested on separate, Driving While Barred, charges. 27-year old Zakary Titus, of Des Moines, was arrested at around 9:14-a.m. Wednesday. He was released from the Union County Jail on a Promise to Appear in court. And, 44-year old Jeremiah Lee Parcher, of Creston, was arrested a little after 2-p.m. Wednesday. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 2/4/21

News, Podcasts

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Numerous accidents reported Thursday morning

News

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Numerous accidents have been reported this (Thursday) morning along Interstate 80, both east and westbound. No injuries have been reported. In most cases, vehicles – especially semi tractor-trailers, spun out, or in the case of semi’s, at least partially jackknifed.

DOT Snow plow cam on I-80 near Atlantic. (6-a.m.)

In some cases, both lanes or a single lane was blocked or partially blocked in several locations. Highway 92 eastbound near Treynor was blocked on the right should, due to an accident. Tow bans are being implemented for Pottawattamie, Cass and Mills Counties. If your vehicle enters the ditch or median, it will not be towed until weather conditions improve.

Road conditions as of 6:48-a.m.

Visibility is limited in the area. I-80 from Highway 25 west to Highway 48 is completely snow covered. I-80 from Highway 48 west was partially covered as of 6:45-a.m.

Other roads are also completely or partially covered with snow. For the latest road conditions, go to 511ia.org or call 5-1-1.

I-80 WB blocked by an accident

News

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Interstate 80 westbound in Cass County is currently blocked by a jackknifed semi tractor trailer. Marne and Atlantic Fire were dispatched to the scene just before 6-a.m. at the 54 mile marker. Unknown is any injuries at this time.  The 49-mile marker was also blocked in both lanes westbound. (update 6:15)

Also, as of 6:09-a.m., I-80 westbound at the 64 mile marker was blocked in one lane on the bridge.

GENE ANDREWS, 83, of Anita (Graveside Svcs. 2/18/21)

Obituaries

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

GENE ANDREWS, 83, of Anita died Wednesday, February 3rd at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Graveside services for GENE ANDREWS will be held 11-a.m. Thursday, February 18th in the Anita Evergreen Cemetery. Hockenberry Family Care in Anita has the arrangements.


Everyone attending the graveside service is welcome to come to the Weather Vane Café in Anita afterward, for a light meal.

Gene Andrews is survived by:

Wife:  LaDonna Andrews.

Daughters:  Dana Larsen and Deanna Andrews both of Anita.

Twin Sister:  Jane (Jack) Schultze of Van Meter.

In-Laws:  Bonnie Littleton of Anita; Guy Smith of Wiota and Gary (Jan) Christensen of Anita.

1 Granddaughter

3 Great-Grandchildren, other relatives, in-laws and many friends.

BRADLEY D. SCHWENNEKER, 50, of Princeton, Missouri (Svcs. 2/6/21)

Obituaries

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

BRADLEY D. SCHWENNEKER, 50, of Princeton, Missouri, died Jan. 29th, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Funeral services for BRADLEY SCHWENNEKER will be 11-a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6th, at the Kessler Funeral Home, in Exira.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where a family visitation will be held from 10-a.m. Saturday until the time of service.

Burial is in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, southeast of Exira.

BRADLEY SCHWENNEKER is survived by:

His wife – Kathleen [Neubauer] Schwenneker.

His daughter – Emily Falk.

His son – Jacob Schwenneker, of Princeton.

His mother – Barb (Ken) Sparbel, of Davenport.

His brother – Travis (Heather) Schwenneker, of Davenport.

1 grandson, other relatives, in-laws, and friends.

Legislators consider new driving permits for young teens working on farms

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Teenagers between the ages of 14-and-a-half and 16 could get a special state permit for driving to and from work on a farm if a bill that’s cleared the Iowa Senate unanimously becomes law. It would let kids in that age range drive alone, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., for farm work within a 50 mile radius. Senator Dan Zumbach is a farmer from Ryan.  “This bill reflects the needs and the wants of the folks here in Iowa,” Zumbach said.

The teen would have be driving to do chores for their family’s farming operation or being paid to work on someone else’s farm. Iowa has a graduated licensing system for young drivers. It starts at age 14 with an “instruction permit” to drive, but only when an adult is in the vehicle. There are also permits for 14 and 15 year olds to drive alone to and from school and school activities. At the age of 16, Iowa teenagers can get an intermediate license to drive without adult supervision.

No. 21 West Virginia women beat Iowa State, win 9th straight

Sports

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (AP) — Kysre Gondrezick scored 10 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 21 West Virginia pull away and beat Iowa State 65-56 for its ninth straight win. The Mountaineers built a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. Iowa State pulled to 62-56 with 2:20 remaining but missed it last four shots.

Madisen Smith had 15 points for West Virginia (14-2, 8-2 Big 12). Kari Niblack added 11 points and nine rebounds. Ashley Joens scored 17 points with three 3-pointers and had nine rebounds for Iowa State (11-7, 7-4). Aubrey Joens and Lexi Donarski added nine points apiece.

 

Wednesday’s area high school basketball scores (from 2/3/21)

Sports

February 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

BOYS BASKETBALL
Fremont Mills, Tabor 61, Clarinda Academy 51

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=
Lamoni vs. Twin Cedars, Bussey, ccd.
Murray vs. Diagonal, ccd.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=
Lamoni vs. Twin Cedars, Bussey, ccd.

By The Associated Press