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Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report (6/19)

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June 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports several prisoners from other agencies were transported to the Pott. County Jail, Tuesday, to address warrants for their arrest:

  • 32-year old Sean P. Bagby, of Creston, and 31-year old Jeri D. Shoemaker, of Council Bluffs, were transported from the Montgomery County Jail to address Pott. County warrants for Violation of a No Contact/Protective Order and Violation of Probation, respectively
  • 36-year old Robert James McDonald, of Omaha, was transported to the Pott. County Jail from Douglas County, NE., on a warrant Sex Offender Registry Violation/2nd offense.
  • 41-year old Daniel James Becerra, of Omaha, was transported from Douglas County Corrections to Pott. County, on a warrant for Violation of Probation.
  • 23-year old Tyrelle Tymia Henderson, of Omaha, was transported to Pott. County from Douglas County Corrections, on a warrant for Theft in the 3rd Degree ($2,000 bond), and on a hold for another agency.
  • 43-year old John J. Bergin, III, of Omaha, was also transported from DCC to the Pott. County Jail, on warrants for Burglary in the 3rd degree, and Theft in the 3rd.

CWS schedule Wednesday 06/19/2019

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June 19th, 2019 by admin

The College World Series will now have three games on the Wednesday schedule instead of just one due to rain-outs on Tuesday. Here is a look at the schedule today.

11:00am- Bracket 2 Elimination Game: Louisville vs. Auburn. Resuming play in the top of the 5th with Louisville leading 4-1.

65 minutes following conclusion of first game- Bracket 2 Winner’s Bracket Game: Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State.

6:00pm- Bracket 1 Elimination Game: Texas Tech vs. Florida State.

All games are televised on ESPN.

BARBARA SLEPSKY, 54, of Mentor, OH (Memorial Svcs. 6/21/19)

Obituaries

June 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

BARBARA SLEPSKY, 54, of Mentor, OH, died June 2nd, at Lake West Medical Center, in Willoughby, OH. Memorial services for BARBARA SLEPSKY will be held 1:30-p.m. Friday, June 21st, at the Wiota United Methodist Church.

BARBARA SLEPSKY is survived by:

Her husband – Gary Slepsky.

Her parents – Paul and Louise Calhoun.

Her daughters – Dora Tavano, Sarah Slepsky, and Darla Rossier.

Her sister – Sandy Kitzman.

Her brothers – Terry and Ronnie Calhoun.

and 5 grandchildren.

Board finds regents broke law by halting union negotiations

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June 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A state board has ruled the Iowa Board of Regents didn’t negotiate in good faith with unions from two public universities because it delayed negotiations until passage of a law limiting public employee bargaining rights. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports the Public Employment Relations Board ruled last week that the regents deliberately delayed holding meetings starting in mid-December 2016 with the Campaign to Organize Graduate Students at the University of Iowa and United Faculty at the University of Northern Iowa while it waited for lawmakers to approve limits on public-sector union bargaining rights.

The board ordered the regents to not repeat such delaying tactics. The regents also must post flyers at the universities in the fall notifying employees they violated the law. The changes approved by legislators reduced the number of mandatory subjects for negotiation to only base wages.

Haliburton named finalist For U19 World Cup Team

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June 19th, 2019 by admin

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Iowa State sophomore Tyrese Haliburton has been named a finalist for the 2019 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Cup team.

Haliburton is one of five finalists remaining that played college basketball last season. The other spots are comprised of college freshmen to be. Haliburton started the camp as one of 33 hopefuls to make the team and remains as one of the final 18 in contention for the 12-man squad.

The team roster will be named prior to its departure for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Greece on June 24. Athletes eligible for the team must be U.S. citizens born on or after Jan. 1, 2000.

The USA will be coached by Bruce Weber (Kansas State) and assistants Mike Hopkins (Washington) and LeVelle Moton (North Carolina Central).

Iowa draws Clemson in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

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June 19th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will host Clemson on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, as part of the 2019 Big Ten/ACC Challenge. It will mark the first ever meeting between the Hawkeyes and Tigers.

The Big Ten and ACC offices collaborate to determine the challenge schedule each season. The Big Ten and ACC have been among the most competitive conferences on the national women’s basketball landscape for many years, with both conferences sending nine schools to postseason play in 2018-19.

Last year’s challenge once again proved to be among the most competitive in the event’s history, with the ACC edging the Big Ten, 8-6. Iowa is 3-9 all-time in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Game times, as well as television and streaming coverage, for the 2019 Big Ten/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge will be announced at a later date.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 6/19/19

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June 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Judge dismisses company’s lawsuit over city’s odor ordinance

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A northwest Iowa company that’s been fined thousands of dollars for the stink coming from its plant has lost its lawsuit targeting the city’s odor ordinance.
The Sioux City Journal reports that Judge Leonard Strand of the U.S. District Court in Sioux City granted the city of Sibley’s motion for a summary judgment. Strand disagreed with Iowa Drying & Processing’s contention that the ordinance was unconstitutionally vague.
Iowa Drying & Processing had said the city’s enforcement unfairly targeted the company and interfered with its efforts to sell the plant, which had drawn residents’ complaints for years.
One resident, Josh Harms, sued Sibley after city officials threatened legal action against him for saying on a website that Sibley smelled like “rancid dog food.” Strand ruled against the city in Harms’ case, barring officials from making more threats and ordering the city to pay him $6,500 in damages and $20,000 in legal fees.

Shelby County Sheriff’s report (6/19)

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June 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office report numerous arrests took place over the past couple of weeks. Most recently: On Tuesday (6/18), Deputies arrested 42-year-old Ryan Nicholas Schwery, of Harlan, after a search warrant was executed at his place of residence.  Schwery was charged with Controlled Substance Violation – delivery of Methamphetamine, failure to affix drug tax stamp, possession of controlled substance meth 3rd or subsequent offense, prohibited acts, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to jail without incident and is currently being held on a $10,300 cash or surety bond.

On Sunday, Crawford County authorities arrested 30-year-old Jonathan Wayne Sparks, of Woodbine, as a result of a traffic incident. Sparks was turned over to Shelby County Deputies and transported to the jail, on an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation.  His bond cash or surety bond was set at $1,000. Last Saturday, a Shelby County Deputy arrested 29-year-old Angela Michelle Williams, of Manilla, on a violation of a contact order charge.  Williams was released on her own recognizance the follow morning after appearing before the magistrate, and given a future court date.

Last Friday, authorities arrested 38-year-old Tabbatha Christine Collier, of Missouri Valley, on outstanding warrant for violation of probation charge.   Collier was transported to the Jail without incident and then released the following morning after posting the required $1,000 cash bond and given a future court date for the charge. On June 13th, a Shelby County Deputy arrested 33-year-old Jason Paul Crouse, of Council Bluffs as a result of a traffic stop.   After further investigation, it was determined that Crouse had a suspended license, therefore was arrested for driving under suspension.  He was transported to the Jail without incident and released the following afternoon on his own recognizance.

June 9th, authorities arrested 18-year-old Kaitlin Janet Polzin, of Elliott, for being a minor in possession of alcohol, and violation of no contact order.  Authorities were called to a disturbance on Umbrella Road where it was determined upon further investigation, that Polzin was in possession of alcohol and in violation of a previously set no contact order. She was transported to the Jail without incident and held without bond until appearing before a magistrate, and then released on her own recognizance the follow morning with a future court date set.

On June 6th, Pottawattamie County authorities arrested 21-year-old Morgan Earl Cox on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for original charges stemming back from April 2019. Cox was transferred to Shelby County Jail without incident and initially held under a $5,000 cash or surety bond.  As a result of a plea agreement, Cox was sentenced to 10 days in jail and given credit for time previously served. He was released on June 11th. And, 50-year-old Mark Allen Boardman, of Tennant, was arrested June 6th, on charges of Theft 2nd-Motor vehicle parts/accessories and Altering or changing VIN numbers.  His arrested was the result of an investigation stemming from a complaint filed within the Sheriff’s Office. Boardman was transported to the Jail without incident and is currently being held on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.

Heartbeat Today 6-19-2019

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 19th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Carole Schuler about the Cass County Relay for Life this Friday.

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