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Iowa early News Headlines: Tuesday, 11/21/17

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November 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Investigators say an Iowa parolee charged with killing a cab driver in June is also responsible for the April shooting death of a bail bondsman. Police said Curtis Jones is charged in the death of 34-year-old Jonathan Wieseler, who was shot during a robbery at his Iowa City office. Jones has been in custody awaiting trial in the death of 46-year-old Ricky Lillie, who police say was robbed and shot after giving Jones a ride.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A man died and two Davenport police officers were injured in an early morning weekend shooting. The Scott County sheriff’s office says 26-year-old Matthew Donald Tobin was killed in the shooting, which occurred after officers responded about 5:15 a.m. Sunday to a burglary report. The sheriff’s office says Tobin exchanged gunfire with the officers, identified as Justin King and Brenda Waline. Both officers were taken to a Davenport hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Police say a Dubuque woman has crashed into her second building in less than a week. The Telegraph Herald reports 65-year-old Margie F. Williams backed her vehicle into the Eagle Country Market on Monday morning, crashing through the store’s north entrance. Police say Williams thought the vehicle was in drive but it was in reverse. Store damage was estimated at $10,000. On Wednesday, Williams was cited when she backed a vehicle over a Main Street parking meter and crashed into a building.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Officials have acknowledged that secret waiting lists for psychotherapy appointments at Omaha’s U.S. Veterans Affairs Department hospital were used far longer than previously reported. The Omaha World-Herald reports that an internal VA investigation dated Sept. 30, 2015, says the lists were used as far back as 2006 and were still used after the VA prohibited them in 2010.

Red Oak man arrested for shoplifting Monday

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November 20th, 2017 by admin

A Red Oak man was arrested Monday evening for shoplifting. The Red Oak Police Department report they arrested 47-year-old Clinton Joe Hans England of Red Oak at 6:52pm at 201 North 2nd Street in Red Oak for 5th Degree Theft. England was accused of shoplifting a $9 bottle of whiskey. England was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.

Three people injured after crash on Highway 34 in Montgomery County

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November 20th, 2017 by admin

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident on Monday afternoon in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports they received a call from OnStar about an accident west of L Avenue and Highway 34 east of Red Oak at about 2:20pm.

After arrival deputies determined that a 2002 Chevy Impala driven by 19-year-old Kaitlyn Georgianna Barrett of Bedford was traveling westbound on Highway 34 and pulled off onto the north shoulder with the intent to make a u-turn. Barrett then got in the path of a 2011 Buick Enclave driven by 80-year-old Donna Grace Carlson of Red Oak that was also traveling west on Highway 34. Barrett was flown from the scene to University of Nebraska Medical Center with a head injury. Donna Carlson and passenger 85-year-old Robert Leonard Carlson were taken to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital with possible injuries.

Damage to the Impala was estimated at $6,000 and damage to the Enclave was estimated at $18,000. Charges are pending at this time.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Red Oak Fire and Rescue, Lifenet, Montgomery County EMA, The Red Oak Police Department, Eggleston Towing, and Bates Towing.

TERRY WALL, 72, of Panora (Svcs. 11/25/2017)

Obituaries

November 20th, 2017 by admin

TERRY WALL, 72, of Panora died Sunday, November 19th at his home in Panora. Funeral services for TERRY WALL will be held Saturday, November 25th at 10:30am at the Twigg Funeral Home in Panora.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 24th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Twigg Funeral Home in Panora.

Burial will be in the Greenwood (East) Cemetery in Panora.

TERRY WALL is survived by:

Wife: Linda Wall.

Daughters: Joslyn (Aaron) Willey of Panora. Tristen (Eric) Richard of Panora.

Brother: Larry (Linda) Wall of Springfield, MO.

5 Grandchildren

Girls high school basketball scoreboard 11/20/2017

Sports

November 20th, 2017 by admin

Girls basketball scores from Monday, November 20th

Atlantic 71, Carroll 50 (Alyssa Ginther 22, McKenzie Waters 16)
Audubon 52, AC/GC 50 (Three players in double figures for Audubon: Leah Subbert 14, Keaton Wessel 12, McKenna Petersen 11.)
Boyer Valley 52, Maple Valley Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute 42
Mount Ayr 66, Coon Rapids-Bayard 28

Atlantic tops Carroll to open girls basketball season

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November 20th, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans opened up the season with a 71-50 road victory over the Carroll Tigers on Monday night. Alyssa Ginther came off the bench in the second quarter and led the team with 22 points, including 4 threes to lead all scorers in the game. McKenzie Waters had 16 and Baylee Newell had 9 to help the Trojans get the win.

Atlantic started slow but got the last bucket of the first quarter to take a 12-11 lead. A couple of threes by Ginther and another by freshman Haley Rasmussen helped the Trojans push the lead to 10 by halftime 32-22. The final two threes of Ginther’s night came in the third quarter as the Trojans blew the game open to a 52-36 lead.  Free throws helped to expand the lead as well as Atlantic ended up in the bonus both halves and finished 18-33 from the stripe.

Atlantic Head Coach Kelly Juhl said it was nice to see everyone get on track after starting the game slow.

Coach Juhl thought the defensive effort was pretty good for the Trojans and was impressed by the offensive production.

Alyssa Ginther talked about the team knowing that they need to play tough pressure defense to make up for the size difference that they will face most nights.

Atlantic will be back home on Tuesday night to face the 4A 11th-rated Denison-Schleswig Lady Monarchs. We’ll have coverage on KJAN with pregame at 7:15pm and Tip-off at 7:30pm. Watch the replay of the Carroll contest on our TV page!

Remind your elderly friends & relatives about the “Grandchild” phone scam – It’s back

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November 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The perpetually circulated “Grandchild in trouble” phone scam is back. Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers said Monday, that a Clarinda resident was contacted that day by someone identifying himself as Sgt. Davis with the Clarinda Police Department. The caller stated the resident’s grandson had been arrested for possession of marijuana and needed $7,600 bail.

Brothers adamantly reports THIS IS A SCAM!!! The Clarinda Police Department does not have a Sergeant Davis & the call is a variation on the international grandchild is in trouble/arrest scam that has been circulating the past several years. The scammers, he said, are very convincing and may often times know the name of the grandchild, etc. as this information is easily obtained on the internet.

DO NOT provide any information to these people and hang up immediately. They may continue to repeatedly call back and be insistent you go to the bank immediately and withdraw funds. They will swear you to secrecy, etc. Again, this is a SCAM!!!

Health Care Legislative Forum set for next Monday in Atlantic

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November 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Residents of Atlantic and the surrounding area are being invited to attend a Legislative Forum on Health Care Issues. The event takes place 10-a.m. Monday, Nov. 27th, at Atlantic Specialty Care (1300 E. 9th St.), and features Representatives Tom Moore and Tom Shipley, along with other Constituents of the Legislature.

Those planning on attending should let others know about the free event, and come prepared with your questions and concerns with regard to the legislature and long term care. Some topics sure to be brought up that affect long term care include:

  • Medicaid under-funding and how much facilities are losing due to reimbursement
  • How the loss of 90 day retroactive will affect long-term care facilities, residents and families.
  • Listen to stories from staff who have left long term care due to survey issues and what those in the health care field call “over-zealous surveyors.”
  • Dementia residents and combative residents – mental health patients that we cannot accept due to survey issues and fear of fine and sites. Difficulties of families finding placements.
  • Experiences with MCO’s – difficulties in patients receiving care, being turned down, now access to Medicare or Medicaid services.
  • High cost of private pay rates covering the losses for Medicaid rates.

Call Kellie Jimerson If you have questions. 712-243-3952

Suspect sought in Saturday Council Bluffs Burglary

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November 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Council Bluffs Police Department is asking for help from the community in locating 40 year old Kenny Jay Anderson, of Council Bluffs. Anderson has a valid warrant for Burglary in the 1st Degree stemming from an incident that occurred Saturday at around 11:54-pm, during which Anderson allegedly forced his way into the home of 45-year old Angela Lipinski, of Council Bluffs. The house is owned by Lipinski’s mother, and is located in the vicinity of North 20th Street and Avenue A in Council Bluffs.

Kenny Jay Anderson

While inside the home Anderson assaulted Lipinski and struck her in the head with Garden Shears, causing injury to her head. Anderson fled the area prior to police arrival.

Anderson is also wanted on charges stemming from an incident which occurred on Oct. 20th, in Council Bluffs. There are valid warrants for his arrest stemming from that incident, including Assault to Inflict Serious Injury, Theft 4th and Criminal Trespass.

Authorities warn you should not attempt to confront Anderson. He is considered to be dangerous. Anyone with information on the location of Kenny Jay Anderson can call 911, the Criminal Investigations Division 712-328-4728 or crime stoppers 712-328-7867.

Police say Dubuque driver hits 2 buildings in less than week

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November 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Police say a Dubuque woman has crashed into her second building in less than a week. The Telegraph Herald reports 65-year-old Margie F. Williams, of Dubuque, backed her vehicle into the Eagle Country Market on Monday morning, crashing through the store’s north entrance. Police say a woman inside scrambled out of the way and suffered hip pain but wasn’t hospitalized.

Police say Williams thought the vehicle was in drive but it was in reverse. Store damage was estimated at $10,000. On Wednesday, Williams was cited when she backed a vehicle over a Main Street parking meter and crashed into a building. She told police her foot got stuck between the accelerator and brake.

Police say Williams likely won’t be cited in Monday’s crash because it occurred on private property.