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Another trial date set for man accused of fatal stabbing

News

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Another trial starting date has been granted to a man accused of stabbing to death a Mason City resident. Court records say the new date is Aug. 20 for 21-year-old Braedon Bowers. He’s pleaded not guilty in Cerro Gordo County District Court to a charge of first-degree murder. Authorities say he stabbed 23-year-old Wraymond Todd on May 30 in Mason City. Todd died June 4.

The records say Bowers’ previous trial starting dates were Aug. 8, Sept. 26, Dec. 12 and May 21. Bowers also lives in Mason City.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 3/9/2018

News, Podcasts

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Boys State Basketball Championship Day Schedule 03/09/2018

Sports

March 9th, 2018 by admin

Consolations

Class 3A
10:30am- Xavier, Cedar Rapids (19-7) vs. Waverly-Shell Rock (19-7)

Class 4A
12:15pm- Waukee (20-5) vs. Valley, WDM (17-8)

Championships

Class 1A
2:00pm- North Linn (28-0) vs. Grand View Christian (24-1)

Class 2A
3:45pm- Treynor (26-0) vs. Cascade (25-1)

Class 3A
6:30pm- Glenwood (24-2) vs. Oskaloosa (23-3)

Class 4A
8:15pm- Iowa City West (21-4) vs. Cedar Falls (20-5)

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Griswold/Lenox School Boards agree to extend Henrich’s contract

News

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Griswold and Lenox Community School District Boards of Education held a joint meeting Thursday night, in Griswold. During their session, the Board conducted a cooperative evaluation of the performance of Superintendent Dave Henrichs, and agree to extend his sharing agreement contract for another year.

Henrichs said the time between now and when his contact next comes up for renewal will be very busy.

 

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 3/9/2018

Podcasts, Sports

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 3/9/2018

News, Podcasts

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Iowa man imprisoned for scamming out-of-state hunters

News

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (AP) — A southeast Iowa man who scammed out-of-state hunters has been imprisoned. Davis County District Court records say 34-year-old Andrew Wulf was sentenced March 2 in Bloomfield to 25 years in prison. He was convicted in January of two counts of theft and one of ongoing criminal conduct. The records say he intends to appeal.

Wulf owns Whitetail Ridge Outfitters in Tipton. Prosecutors say he swindled three out-of-state customers, led illegal hunts and ripped off customers.

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Will we see snow this weekend? Chances are slightly better than good (No Magic 8 ball involved)

Weather

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service says a winter system is likely to bring snow to portions of Iowa Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Confidence in the timing of this event is high. However, confidence is low to medium regarding the location of potential higher amounts of snow. At this time, it appears 1 to 2 inches of snow will in an area roughly along and south of Interstate 80, with around 1 inch falling across the rest of our area.

There is a chance, however, that higher totals of snow may fall across northern Iowa. In this scenario, most of the snow will fall overnight Saturday, leading to potentially slippery roads and hazardous travel Saturday night into Sunday morning. Keep it tuned here today as we will have a more accurate and higher confidence forecast by this afternoon. For next week, quiet weather conditions and above normal temperatures are expected. By next Thursday and Friday, highs in the 50s and even 60s is possible! Again, check back throughout today and this weekend, for forecast updates.

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Des Moines raising property tax rate 20 cents

News

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines is raising the city’s property tax rate 20 cents, following county voters’ rejection of a 1-cent sales tax rate increase. The Des Moines Register reports that the $738 million budget for the next fiscal year also approved Thursday does not call for any immediate staff reductions, but it halts new hiring and any work on projects that don’t have a clear source of funding. The budget takes effect July 1.

Des Moines prepared two budgets before Tuesday’s sales tax vote: one anticipating an estimated $37 million in revenue from the proposed sales tax hike and one without.
A majority of voters in Des Moines backed the increase, but the measure didn’t have enough votes in the suburbs to pass.

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Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 3/09/18

Weather

March 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: P/Cldy to Cldy. High 42. SE @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mo. cloudy. Low 30. SE @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Cldy w/light rain mainly during the afternoon. High 45. SE @ 10-20,

Sunday: Mostly cloudy w/light snow or flurries in the morning. High 36

Monday: P/Cldy. High 42.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 37. Our Low (thru 5-a.m. today) was 14 (at 5-a.m., it was 27). Last year on this date our High was 49 and the Low was 15. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 76 in 1986. The Record Low was -10, in 1912.

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