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2nd man charged in slaying of 2 brothers in Fort Dodge

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October 31st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested a second man in connection with the slayings of two brothers in Fort Dodge. Webster County court records say 46-year-old Paul Keller is charged with obstructing prosecution or defense and with possession of amphetamine. His attorney didn’t immediately return a call Wednesday from The Associated Press. Court documents don’t say what Keller is alleged to have done to merit the obstruction charge.

Another man, 28-year-old Tanner King , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the Oct. 22 shooting deaths of 37-year-old Marion and 34-year-old Eldominic Rhodes. A criminal complaint says the younger man’s body was found in an alley and his older brother’s body was found in a nearby apartment parking lot.

King’s attorney, Paul Rounds, declined to comment.

Cass County Board of Supervisors meeting review

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October 31st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday morning, in Atlantic. During their session County Engineer Charles Bechtold gave an update on some current road patching and bridge projects, including one near Cumberland. Bridge 25 south of Cumberland should be open in two-weeks, according to Bechtold.

Cass County Veteran’s Affairs Director Mitch Holmes and County General Relief/Mental Health Coordinator Deb Schuler provided their Quarterly reports to the Board, but the Cass County Conservation Director was under the weather and unable to attend. Weed Commissioner Dennis Vogl submitted a written report and was also not in attendance.

The Supervisors approved Resolutions assigning county-held tax sale certificates to the City of Atlantic, and an agreement to abate the taxes on two parcels of land, if the City acquires ownership of those parcels.

The Board determined also, that they would canvass the votes of the November 6th General Election at Noon on November 13th, after their regular board meeting that begins at 10-a.m., that same day.

Authorities release name of Sioux City stabbing victim

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October 31st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man who was stabbed to death in Sioux City. Police say 40-year-old Guled Nur was fatally injured early Sunday morning during an altercation with his roommate, 38-year-old Abdiqadar Sharif. Woodbury County court records say Sharif’s been charged with first-degree murder. Sharif’s next court date is scheduled for Nov. 8.

2018 State Volleyball Pairings

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October 31st, 2018 by admin

The 2018 State Volleyball Tournament will begin next week at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. Quarterfinal round matches will be contested on Tuesday, November 6th and Wednesday, November 7th. Follow the link to see all the pairings, brackets, and times for all classes.

2018 State Volleyball Pairings

Class 1A, District 9 All-District Football Honors

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October 31st, 2018 by admin

Class 1A, District 9 – Final Standings

*#Treynor            5-0            8-2
Underwood         3-2            5-4
East Sac County   3-2            5-4
Missouri Valley     3-2            5-4
Cherokee             1-4            2-7
MVAO/COU         0-5            1-8
*2018 District Champion, Playoff Qualifier.
# 2018 State Playoff Qualifier.

Class 1A, D-9 All-District Honors

Offensive Player of the Year: Garret Bruce, East Sac County.
Defensive Player of the Year: Kyle Christensen, Treynor.
Special Teams Player of the Year: Luke Mieska, Treynor.
Punter of the Year: Aaron Michael, MVAO/COU.
Placekicker of the Year: Luke Mieska, Treynor.
Lineman of the Year: Brandon Clair, East Sac County.
Coach of the Year: Jeff Casey, Treynor.
Assistant Coaches of the Year: Mike Nixon, Cherokee; Tim Richard, Underwood.

First Team

Treynor: Kyle Christensen (Sr.); Jake Fisher (Jr.); Chase Reber (Jr.); Will Halverson (Jr.); Austin Kulesa (Sr.); Brock Fox (Jr.).

Underwood: Nick Ravlin (Jr.); Jalen Humphries (Sr.); Connor Ryan (Sr.); Kyler Rodenburg (Sr.).

East Sac County: Garret Bruce (Sr.); Brandon Clair (Sr.); Quintin Ludwig (Jr.); Nick Gerdes (Jr.).

Missouri Valley: Duke Kyle (Sr.); Connor Lange (Sr.); Nick Haynes (Jr.); Arron Olson (Sr.).

Cherokee: Mason Goebel (Sr.); Trevor Lundquist (Jr.); Alex Paulsrud (Jr.)

MVAO/COU: Bryce Kafton (Sr.); Haden Kuhl (Sr.),

Second Team

Treynor: Kristian Martens (Jr.); Ben Boese (Jr.); Broc Livengood (Sr.).

Underwood: Landon Nelson (Jr.); Easton Eledge (Fr.); Blake Hall (Soph.).

East Sac County: Mason Drost (Sr.); Reece Potthoff (Jr.); Derek Aschinger (Jr.).

Missouri Valley: Steven Murray (Sr.); Jed Kyle (Jr.); Quinten Vogel (Sr.).

Cherokee: Cael Diggs (Sr.); Treighton Schubert (Sr.), Kobe Grell (Jr.).

MVAO/COU: Calvin Ferris (Sr.); Ely Fundermann (Sr.); Brecken Hayes (Sr.)

Area Academic All-District (must be junior, senior, maintain 3.25 grade point average. Includes players, managers, and cheerleaders).

MV Big Reds: Connor Lange, Colby Tierney, Steven Murray, Jon Johnson, Abigail Olson, Penelope Veatch, Megan Gschwend, Kimberlyn Christensen, Julia Janssen, Maddy Lager.

MVAO/COU Rams: Haden Kuhl, Aaron Michael, Bryce Kafton, Zak Scott, Blake Paulson

Class A, District 10 All-District Football Honors

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October 31st, 2018 by admin

Class A, District 10 – Final Standings

*#Westwood       5-0            8-2
Tri-Center            3-2            6-3
Lawton-Bronson  3-2            5-4
Woodbury Cntrl   3-2            5-4
West Monona      1-4            4-5
Logan-Magnolia  0-5            1-8
*2018 District Champion, Playoff Qualifier.
# 2018 State Playoff Qualifier.

2018 All-District Honors

District Offensive MVP:Sean Westergaard, Westwood.
District Defensive MVP: Wade Mitchell, Woodbury Central.
District Lineman of the Year:Jonah Kohlbaum, Lawton-Bronson.
All-District Specialists:Ethan Copeland, Woodbury Central.
All-District Punter:Sam Miller, Westwood.
All-District Kicker:Gaven Heim, Tri-Center.
Coach of the Year:Cass Burkhart, Westwood.
Assistant Coaches of the Year:Don Jorgensen, Westwood; Joe Melton, Lawton-Bronson. 

First Team

Westwood:Trenton Dirks (OL), Sean Westergaard (QB), Braulio Munoz (RB), Sam Miller (DB), Carter Copple (LB), Harrison East (OL), Steven Baker (LB).

Lawton-Bronson:Jonah Kohlbaum (DL), Cody Feddersen (OL), Trey Boschen (DB); Hayden Dahlhauser (LB), Jacob Rader (OL).

Tri-Center:Bryant Barrier (LB), Bryson Freeberg (QB), Jake Manhart (LB), Wyatt Andersen (WR), Cole Wehrli (DE).

Woodbury Central:Wade Mitchell (LB), Mitchell Countryman (DB/LB), Garret Arment (QB), Matt Carney (DB), Ethan Copeland (WR).

West Monona:Dylan Collison (RB), Sean Pinkleman (RB), Darius Gash (LB).

Logan-Magnolia:Beau Peschel (OL), Wyatt Wohlers (RB).

Second Team

Westwood:Francisco Rohner (DB), Eddie Dandurand (OL).

Lawton-Bronson:Josh Wingert (DB), Cade Pedersen (S).

Tri-Center:Conner Holben (DE), Trevor Carlson (RB).

Woodbury Central:Jim Moss (OL), Jacob Kuntz (LB/WR).

West Monona:Casey McMinnamen (QB), Calvin Coffman (S).

Logan-Magnolia:Matt Soetmelk (TE), Austin Zaiser (DL).

Honorable Mention

Westwood:Zach Adams (DL), Ben Brekke (LB).

Lawton-Bronson:Hasten Michaels (DB), Rico Garcia (LB).

Tri-Center: Trevor Nelson (WR), Alex Ausdemore (OL).

Woodbury Central:Nathan Lister (DL), Matt Carley (OL).

West Monona: Josh Heather (RB), Wesley Hanson (LB).

Logan-Magnolia:Chase Maguire (DE), Barret Pitt (DL).

Academic All-District (Must be junior or senior, maintain a 3.25 grade point average) – (Includes football players, managers, cheerleaders)

Westwood:Carter Copple, Braulio Munoz, Steven Heilman, Harrison East, Sean Westergaard, Guadalupe Munoz, Carah Drees, Kaylee Schmits, Samantha Burkhart, Kalie Stanfield.

Lawton-Bronson:None selected.

Tri-Center:Bryson Freeberg, Cole Wehrli, Kyle Siebels, Wyatt Andersen, Riley Redinbaugh, Emmett White, Kaleb Smith, Connor Attkinson, Chaeli Moir,

Woodbury Central:Mitchell Countryman, Jase Manker, Wade Mitchell, Shawn Archer, Cane Schmitt, Garrett Arment, Brackett Locke, Jacob Steffen, Charlie Polkinghorn, Jakob Schulz, Brayden Sanford, John Groetken, Hunter Koehn, Ethan Copeland.

West Monona:Dylan Collison, Brandon Coble, Logan Feige, Dylan Stroman, Saskia Van Leeuwen.

Logan-Magnolia:Chase Maguire, Isaac Maurice, Brandon Nelson, Beau Peschel, Andrew Skeen, Matt Soetmelk, Josh Stueve, Wyatt Wohlers, Weston Worley, Chase Bucksbee, Dylan Cunard, Colton Hanlon, Tanner Mace, Gabe Walski, Gracie Maguire, Elizabeth Roden, Isabelle Alvis, Hannah Gochenour, Alivia Hedger, Kaitlyn Morrison, Taylor Sporrer.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 10/31/2018

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October 31st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 10-31-2018

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October 31st, 2018 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Supervisor candidate Pat McCurdy.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 10/31/18

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October 31st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 10/31/2018

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October 31st, 2018 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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