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Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report (7/25)

News

July 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Corrects day of arrests) Four people were arrested Tuesday in Pottawattamie County, and there were a couple of prisoner transfers-in from other agencies. Authorities said Wednesday that a traffic stop on Interstate 29 just south of mile marker 55, Tuesday night, resulted in the arrest of two people. 28-year old Kelly Ann Wagman, of Omaha, was arrested at around 11:50-p.m., for OWI/1st offense. Her passenger, 27-year old Abraham Josue Sanchez, also of Omaha, was arrested for Violation of a No Contact/Protective Order. Sanchez was being held in the Pott. County Jail on a $1,000 bond related to an assault charge.

At around 8:50-p.m. Tuesday, an investigation into an accident resulted in the arrest of 21-year old Steven Thomas Richardson, on a charge of OWI/1st offense. Tuesday morning, 22-year old Gregory Sebastion Williams-Stockinger, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Courthouse, on a Pott. County warrant for Violation of Probation. 46-year old Brenton Guy Parsons, of Pisgah, was transported to the Pott. County Jail from the jail in Harrison County. Parsons was wanted on a warrant for Driving While Barred/Habitual Offender. His bond was set at $2,000.

And, 43-year old Marion May Wright was transported Tuesday from the Douglas County, Nebraska Jail to Pottawattamie County, to address a warrant for Probation Violation.

 

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/25/19

Podcasts, Sports

July 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Judge rules defendant competent to stand trial for slaying

News

July 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A judge has found an Iowa man mentally competent to stand trial in the slaying of a Nebraska man in Sioux City. Woodbury County District Court records say Judge Patrick Tott said in his ruling issued Tuesday that 31-year-old Daniel Levering may not be willing to assist in his defense but is competent to do so.

Levering has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder. He’s accused of stabbing to death 36-year-old Vincent Walker on July 23, 2017. Walker lived in Winnebago, Nebraska. A trial starting date hasn’t been set.

Creston Police report, 7/25/19

News

July 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Two people were arrested Wednesday on separate charges, in Creston. Authorities say 40-year old Brady Richert, of Creston, was arrested a little after 9-a.m. in the 100 block of Manor Drive, on charge of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. Richert was being held in the Union County Jail on a $600 bond. And, at around 9:40-p.m., Creston Police arrested 31-year old Waymond Foster, of Creston. Foster was was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a charge of Domestic Abuse 2nd Offense. He was being held in the Union County Jail while awaiting a bond hearing.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 7/25/19

News, Podcasts

July 25th, 2019 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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THURSDAY, JULY 25th

Trading Post

July 25th, 2019 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Gibson Dishwasher, never been used, portable with counter top. $100. Call: 712-249-6202.

FOR SALE:  Kimball piano.  Good condition, with Bench. Slight water spots on top.  Exira area.  $325.  Need to pick up.  Also, Kittens.  6 weeks old. Calico and black and white ..very cute and friendly. $5 Each.  Exira area.    Call or text. 712.304.2951.

FOR SALE:  Band saw and drill press.  Asking $100 apiece or $150 for the pair, the band saw needs a new blade. Call 712-243-1166 and if no answer leave a message.  SOLD!

GARAGE SALE:  1511 Olive Street, Atlantic.  8-5 on Friday & Saturday, July 26-27.  Puzzles, books, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, popcorn tins, food processor, used tennis, golf and baseballs, punch bowl set, metal music stand, miscellaneous.

Crowning of Cass County Fair Royalty takes place this evening

News

July 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The crowning of Royalty for the Cass County Fair in Atlantic takes place this evening. Little Miss and Little Mister Contest kicks-off the activities at 7-p.m., followed at 7:30 by selection of the Cass County Fair Queen and King. This year’s Queen candidates include Shelby Stephenson, Jocelyn Amos, Carli Henderson, Haley Becker, Alyssa Brockob, , Madison Mills, Kaitlin Jensen, JoAnn Brahms, and Katie York.

The King candidates are Nathan Behrends, Teaguen Sothman, Garrett Reynolds, Tate DenBeste, Mitchell Williamson, Caine Page and Devlyne Sunderman. After the Queen and King are selected, Senior Recognition will take place, followed at 8:45-p.m. by an outdoor movie.

Today’s events begin with the Livestock weigh-in’s (Swine, Meat Goat, and Sheep), and check-in’s for the Rabbits, Poultry, Dairy, and Horses. 4-H Exhibits open at 5-p.m.

Man accused of trying to kill witness pleads guilty

News

July 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A man accused of trying to kill someone he thought would provide drug trafficking information to police has pleaded guilty. The Sioux City Journal reports that 23-year-old Isaac McDonald pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City to several crimes, including tampering with a witness by attempting to kill a person.

Prosecutors say McDonald conspired with three other people to kill John Mercure. Court documents say McDonald used a handgun to shoot Mercure as Mercure was driving down a Sioux City street last Aug. 1st. Mercure soon crashed into a tree, but survived.

Substate baseball scores from 7/24/19

Sports

July 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

CLASS 3A:

ADM, Adel 3 , Harlan 1
Assumption, Davenport 3 , Fairfield 2
Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 3 , Sergeant Bluff-Luton 2
Boone 10 , Ballard 3
Centerville 4 , North Polk, Alleman 1
Central DeWitt 3 , Wahlert, Dubuque 2
Marion 2 , Solon 1
Xavier, Cedar Rapids 17 , Charles City 2 (4 Innings)

CLASS 4A:

Ankeny 16 , Des Moines, Roosevelt 0 (4 Innings)
Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines 5 , Valley, West Des Moines 3
Epworth, Western Dubuque 8 , Davenport, Central 0
Iowa City, West 2 , Prairie, Cedar Rapids 1
Johnston 10 , Indianola 0 (5 Innings)
Pleasant Valley 3 , Linn-Mar, Marion 0
Southeast Polk 6 , Ankeny Centennial 3
Urbandale 2 , Waukee 0

State Softball Scores (7/24) & Schedule (7/25)

Sports

July 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Wednesday, July 24
Class 1A Semifinals

Collins-Maxwell 9,  Newell-Fonda 1
Clarksville 1, Lisbon 0

Thursday, July 25
Class 1A Third Place
5:00 p.m. – Iowa Central Field –
Newell-Fonda (38-6) vs. Lisbon (33-7)

Class 1A Championship
6:00 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
Collins-Maxwell (27-1) vs. Clarksville (33-1)

Wednesday, July 24
Class 2A Semifinals
North Linn 8, Mount Ayr 1
Alta-Aurelia 2, East Marshall 1

Thursday, July 25
Class 2A Third Place
7:00 p.m. – Iowa Central Field
Mount Ayr (26-3) vs. East Marshall (32-5)

Class 2A Championship
8:15 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
North Linn (41-4) vs. Alta-Aurelia (22-9)

Wednesday, July 24
Class 3A Consolation
Treynor 7, Mount Vernon 6

Class 3A Semifinals
Davenport Assumption 6,  Columbus Catholic 0
Louisa-Muscatine 10, West Liberty 2

Friday, July 26
Class 3A Third Place
2:30 p.m. – Iowa Central Field
Columbus Catholic (36-5) vs.West Liberty (29-6)

Class 3A Championship
3:30 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
Davenport Assumption (40-2) vs. Louisa-Muscatine (35-4)

Wednesday, July 24
Class 4A Consolations
Independence 3, Denison-Schleswig 0
Dallas Center-Grimes 1, Oskaloosa 0

Class 4A Semifinals
Carlisle 7, West Delaware 6 (8 innings)
North Scott 3, Charles City 2 (9 innings)

Friday, July 28
Class 4A Third Place
4:45 p.m. – Iowa Central Field
West Delaware (31-11) vs. Charles City (36-4)

Class 4A Championship
5:45 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
Carlisle (37-3) vs.North Scott (27-4)

Wednesday, July 24
Class 5A Consolations
Indianola 4, Ottumwa 1
Fort Dodge 8, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 0

Class 5A Semifinals
Waukee 3,  Johnston 1
West Des Moines Valley 4 Iowa City High 2

Friday, July 26
Class 5A Third Place
7:00 p.m. – Iowa Central Field
Johnston (35-9) vs. Iowa City West (35-8)

Class 5A Championship
8:00 p.m. – Kruger Seeds Field
Waukee (40-3) vs. West Des Moines Valley (31-10)