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Man, 81, said ‘oh, you’re not dead yet’ before firing again

News

July 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have charged an 81-year-old man with first-degree murder in a deadly Iowa shooting. A complaint and affidavit filed Thursday in Plymouth County District Court said Thomas Knapp, of Merrill, confessed to shooting 51-year-old Kevin Juzek in May during a disturbance at their home. The Sioux City Journal reports that Knapp previously pleaded not guilty to domestic abuse charge in the case.

Authorities responded after his wife called 911 to report that her husband was assaulting her and her son with a stick and also pointed the shotgun at her. She also said Juzek, who also lived in the home, had just been shot.

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Iowa meth kingpin is 3rd executed by US government this week

News

July 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The U.S. government has put to death an Iowa chemistry student-turned-meth kingpin convicted of killing two children and three adults. It is the third execution by the federal government in one week after a hiatus of nearly 20 years. Dustin Honken, who prosecutors said killed key witnesses to stop them from testifying in his drugs case, received a lethal injection at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana. Two others were also put to death this week: Kansan Wesley Purkey and Oklahoman Daniel Lewis Lee.

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Shelby County Fair Swine Show Results

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 17th, 2020 by Jim Field

  • Lightweight Market Barrow Champion:  Sidney Nelsen, Reserve:  Nicole Hanson
  • Middleweight Market Barrow Champion:  Cheyenne Obrecht, Reserve:  Ryleigh Obrecht
  • Heavyweight Market Barrow Champion:  Sidney Nelsen, Reserve: Nicole Lange
  • Overall Market Barrow Champion:  Cheyenne Obrecht, Reserve:  Sidney Nelsen
  • Lightweight Market Gilt Champion:  Kyley Nelsen, Reserve:  Macey Goshorn
  • Middleweight Market Gilt Champion:  Ryleigh Obrecht, Reserve:  Nicole Hanson
  • Heavyweight Market Gilt Champion:  Braden Fineran, Reserve:  Brooke Goshorn
  • Overall Market Gilt Champion:  Ryleigh Obrecht, Reserve:  Kyley Nelsen
  • Supreme Hog Champion:  Cheyenne Obrecht, Reserve:  Sidney Nelsen
  • Lightweight Pen of 3 Champion:  Nicole Hanson, Reserve:  Cael Goshorn
  • Middleweight Pen of 3 Champion:  Ries Andersen, Reserve:  Delaney Goshorn
  • Heavyweight Pen of 3 Champion:  Cael Goshorn, Reserve:  Emily Gross
  • Pen of 3 Grand Champion:  Nicole Hanson, Reserve:  Ries Andersen
  • Breeding Gilt Champion:  Kyley Nelsen, Reserve:  Nicole Lange
  • Junior Showmanship Champion:  Cheyenne Obrecht, Reserve:  Macey Goshorn
  • Intermediate Showmanship Champion:  Delaney Goshorn, Reserve:  Ries Andersen
  • Senior Showmanship Champion:  Ryleigh Obrecht, Reserve:  Abigail Jacobsen
  • Overall Swine Showmanship Champion:  Ryleigh Obrecht, Reserve:  Abigail Jacobsen

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Ex-teacher who stole $54K from Iowa teachers union sentenced

News

July 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A former Waterloo teacher who stole tens of thousands of dollars from the local teachers union to feed a gambling habit has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison. Federal prosecutors for Iowa say 59-year-old Anthony Dehl was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids. Dehl pleaded guilty in February to wire fraud.

Prosecutors say Dehl took more than $54,000 from the union’s accounts over about five years, when he was the union’s treasurer, withdrawing most of it at a local casino. Investigators say Dehl concealed his scheme by submitting false treasurer reports and other yearly reports to the organization.

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Kanaan back in IndyCar to resume swansong season at Iowa

Sports

July 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — After the first two months of the IndyCar season were derailed by the coronavirus, former champion Tony Kanaan finally began his abbreviated swansong to the open-wheel racing series at Texas the first weekend of June.

IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, practices on his racing simulator in his home in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 28, 2020. Kanaan, along with other IndyCar drivers and NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson will compete in the series’ inaugural virtual racing event Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Then he sat for two more weeks because of his schedule. But the former series champion and Indy 500 winner is back in the car this weekend for A.J. Foyt Racing for the doubleheader at Iowa Speedway.

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2020 Pottawattamie County Fair results available

Ag/Outdoor

July 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Pottawattamie County Fair Results are now available on the ISU Extension Website, and includes (as of Friday), results for – Clothing Event, Educational Presentations, Share the Fun, Working Exhibits, Static Exhibits, Tall Corn Contest, Junk in the Bucket, Goat Show and Sheep Show!

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Swine show results from Montgomery County Fair 2020

Ag/Outdoor

July 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Swine Show

  • Champion Market Barrow- Allie Sandin
  • Reserve Champion Market Barrow- Kennedy Devries
  • Champion Market Gilt- Caleb Oakleaf
  • Reserve Champion Market Gilt- Leah Sandin
  • Overall Grand Champion Market Hog- Allie Sandin
  • Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog- Kennedy Devries
  • Grand Champion Breeding Gilt- Kennedy Devries
  • Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt- Kennedy Devries
  • Champion Beginner Showman- William Pollock
  • Champion Jr/Intermediate Showman- Kennedy DeVries
  • Champion Senior Showman- Allie Sandin
  • Grand Champion Overall Showman– Kennedy DeVries

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2020 Montgomery County Fair Sheep & Goat show results

Ag/Outdoor

July 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Sheep Show

  • Champion Commercial Breeding Ram- Slade Graham
  • Champion Commercial Breeding Ewe- Leah Sandin
  • Reserve Champion Commercial Breeding Ewe- Gage Sesker
  • Grand Champion Commercial Breeding Lamb- Leah Sandin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Breeding Lamb- Gage Sesker
  • Champion Home Raised Market Lamb- Leah Sandin
  • Reserve Champion Home Raised Markey Lamb- Jolee Fisher
  • Champion Purchased Market Lamb- Allie Sandin
  • Reserve Champion Purchased Market Lamb- Gage Sesker
  • Overall Grand Champion Market Lamb- Allie Sandin
  • Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb- Leah Sandin
  • Champion Home Raised Pen of 3 Market Lambs- Jolee Fisher
  • Champion Purchased Pen of 3 Market Lambs- Gage Sesker
  • Reserve Champion Purchased Pen of 3 Market Lambs- Lilly Anderson
  • Overall Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Lambs- Gage Sesker
  • Overall Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Lambs- Jolee Fisher
  • Champion Jr/Intermediate Showman- Gage Sesker
  • Champion Senior Showman- Allie Sandin
  • Grand Champion Overall Sheep Showman– Allie Sandin

Goat Show

  • Champion Boer Doe- AJ Beeson
  • Reserve Champion Boer Doe-Tyler Beeson
  • Grand Champion Breeding Doe- AJ Beeson
  • Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Doe- Tyler Beeson
  • Champion Home Raised Market Goat- Rylee Jacobs
  • Reserve Champion Home Raised Market Goat- Rose Nippert
  • Champion Purchased Market Goat- Kyle Berkey
  • Reserve Champion Purchased Market Goat- Cloie Bruce
  • Overall Grand Champion Market Goat- Kyle Berkey
  • Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat- Rylee Jacobs
  • Champion Beginner Showman- AJ Beeson
  • Champion Jr/Intermediate Showman- Tyler Beeson
  • Champion Senior Showman- Rylee Jacobs
  • Overall Grand Champion Goat Showman– Rylee Jacobs

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Eighteenth Case of COVID-19 in Montgomery County Confirmed

News

July 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

An additional case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a resident of Montgomery County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighteen (18). Health officials said Friday (today), the person affected contracted the virus via close contact with a previously reported positive case.

The case is an adult (18-40) and currently isolating at home.

 

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CAM Cross Country Camp to be held August 3rd-7th

Sports

July 17th, 2020 by admin

A cross country camp will be held on August 3-7, 2020 at the CAM High School in Anita from 9:30-11:30 am.  The camp is open to any 7th-12th grader who is either planning on participating in cross country next fall or who just wants to learn more about the sport.
The morning camp will introduce nutrition, correct running form, sprint and distance running techniques, agility & drills, road safety, and much more.  Coaches will adjust workouts as needed for individual athletes, so youth need not be concerned if they have not been running much prior to the camp.
There is no cost to attend this camp and all middle school and high school athletes are encouraged to attend.  Every camp participant must complete and return a camp application.  Please note: these forms must be signed by a parent/guardian prior to the first session in order for youth to participate in the camp.   Forms are available at the Anita Health & Wellness Center or by contacting Coach Todd Russell at (712)254-3941 or Coach Deb Brown at (402)657-3622.

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