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Iowa early News Headlines: Friday, 9/15/17

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September 15th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:45 a.m. CDT

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (AP) — Defense attorneys are asking a judge to dismiss a charge against reality TV star Chris Soules for leaving the scene of a fatal accident in Iowa. Soules starred on the television show “The Bachelor” two years ago. The local farmer is accused of driving a truck that hit a farm tractor near his hometown of Aurora in April that killed the tractor’s driver. Soules was in the courtroom Thursday when his attorneys said they would formally ask for the charge to be dismissed at a hearing next month.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Police say a Waterloo man who called 911 in July to report the drowning of a child in a bathtub has been charged in the child’s death. Police say an autopsy showed 4-year-old Jaheem Harris had been beaten to death. The Courier reports that 23-year-old Walter Cordell Williams has been charged with first-degree murder in the child’s death. He was arrested Thursday and his bond set at $1 million.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Repairs to a nature trail in Iowa have been delayed after the Federal Emergency Management Agency put a hold on a funding request. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that FEMA’s decision to halt the $380,000 request comes in the wake of severe hurricane damage in Texas and Florida. Blackhawk County Conservation Director Mike Hendrickson says the county was notified of the hold Friday. Hendrickson said it’s not a surprise that only critical needs are receiving funding at this time.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge won’t let a Des Moines woman use Iowa’s new “stand your ground” defense against charges that she killed her stepfather. The law says a person doesn’t have to retreat before using deadly force if the person thinks his or her life is being threatened. Sera Alexander’s lawyer had argued that Alexander should be allowed to use the law although it took effect nearly two months after Anthony Hartmann was slain.

Area Volleyball Scores from Thursday, 9/14/17

Sports

September 15th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Hawkeye Ten Conference

(3-0) Harlan 25-25-25, Atlantic 21-15-17
(3-0) Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 28-25-25, St. Albert, Council Bluffs 26-17-17
(3-2) Creston 12-25-20-25-15, Denison-Schleswig 25-14-25-16-10

Western Iowa Conference

(3-2) IKM-Manning 25-25-23-23-15, Logan-Magnolia 20-16-25-25-7
(3-1) Riverside, Oakland 18-25-25-25, Underwood 25-13-16-22
(3-0) Treynor 25-25-25, Audubon 13-9-12
(3-0) Tri-Center, Neola 25-25-25, Missouri Valley 21-20-7

Corner Conference

(3-0) Stanton 25-25-27, Bedford 22-19-25

Pride of Iowa Conference

(3-0) Southwest Valley 25-25-25, Martensdale-St Marys 11-19-8
(3-1) Earlham 25-25-22-25, Lenox 23-15-25-16
(2-0) Van Meter 21-21, Mount Ayr 14-12

Other Scores

(3-1) Bondurant-Farrar 25-25-19-25, Winterset 23-19-25-13
(3-0) Carroll 25-25-25, Greene County 20-20-19
(3-0) East Sac County 25-25-25, St. Mary, Storm Lake 10-11-17
(3-0) Gilbert 25-25-25, Carroll 14-18-12

High School Football Schedule -Week 4- 09/15/2017

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September 15th, 2017 by admin

Friday (09/15/2017)

CLASS 4A:

District 1

Sioux City, East at Lewis Central (ND)

District 2

Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson at Sioux City, West (ND)
Sioux City, North at Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln (ND)

CLASS 3A:

District 7

Carroll at ADM, Adel
Denison-Schleswig at Creston/O-M
Harlan at Glenwood
Winterset at Atlantic

CLASS 2A:

District 7

Clarinda at Kuemper Catholic, Carroll
East Sac County at Underwood
Shenandoah at South Central Calhoun
Southeast Valley at Red Oak

CLASS 1A:

District 6

Madrid at West Central Valley, Stuart
Ogden at Panorama, Panora

District 7

AHSTW at ACGC
IKM-Manning at Logan-Magnolia
Missouri Valley at Treynor
Tri-Center, Neola at OA-BCIG

CLASS A

District 7

Martensdale-St. Marys at Earlham
Riverside, Oakland at Nodaway Valley
Southwest Valley at Griswold
St. Albert, Council Bluffs at Southeast Warren, Liberty Center

CLASS 8:

District 6

Baxter at East Union, Afton (ND)
Lamoni at Bedford
Murray at Lenox
Wayne, Corydon at Stanton

District 7

East Mills at CAM, Anita
Essex at Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton
Sidney at Fremont-Mills, Tabor
Woodbine at Clarinda Academy

District 8

Collins-Maxwell at Boyer Valley, Dunlap (ND)
Coon Rapids-Bayard at Ar-We-Va, Westside
River Valley, Correctionville at Glidden-Ralston
West Harrison, Mondamin at Audubon

Iowa State Patrol pursuit ends near Woodbine

News

September 14th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

An Iowa State Patrol pursuit that began near Avoca a little after 10-a.m., Thursday, ended with the suspect losing control of the vehicle, which ended up in a cornfield just outside of Woodbine. Pursuit of the black Dodge Durango with what was believed to be occupied by two black males, began on eastbound on Interstate 80 near Avoca, after the driver refused to stop for a speeding citation. According to Iowa State Patrol Trooper M.J. Kober, the vehicle exited the interstate and proceeded northbound on Highway 59 into Shelby County. Kober said the trooper lost sight of vehicle, but it was later seen in Harlan.

According to Kober and a press release from the Iowa State Patrol, as the vehicle entered the south side of Denison, it turned onto Highway 30. Numerous officers attempted to deploy stop sticks during the pursuit, all of which were unsuccessful. From Denison, the suspect traveled south through Dow City and Dunlap and, at approximately one mile east of Woodbine, the Durango went off the road to the left, struck a corn field and came to a stop in the ditch.

One male subject was placed under arrest. The driver suffered injuries during the accident and was transported to CHI Missouri Valley Hospital, then later to Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Law enforcement on the scene did search the cornfield for a possible second suspect, but Kober said no one was found in the field.

Assisting the Iowa State Patrol were: Harlan police , the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, Denison Police, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa DOT Enforcement, Iowa DCI, Woodbine Police, Woodbine Fire and Rescue, Harrison County Conservation and the ISP Air Wing.

The investigation is ongoing.

Two file for Wiota Council positions

News

September 14th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports two men from Wiota have filed to run for City office. Ford Lillard has filed nomination papers to run for Mayor. And, Jeff Lillard has filed to run for a City Council seat. They join the list of other, previously announced candidates who are in the running for the Nov. 7th City Elections in Cass County. The deadline to file nomination papers is 5-p.m., Sept. 21st.

Creston man arrested on Burglary charge

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September 14th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Tuesday evening of a man on a burglary charge. 40-year old Shawn Jason Parmenter, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, for Burglary in the 3rd degree.  Parmenter was later released from the Union County Jail on $5,000 bond.

Trojans use loss to Denison-Schleswig as learning experience

Sports

September 14th, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans football team is using the close loss to Denison-Schleswig in week 3 as a learning experience to prepare for their next game at home against Winterset.  Atlantic fought hard and made a lot of big plays last Friday but the Monarchs came up with a couple more at the end to out-duel the Trojans. Atlantic Head Coach Mike McDermott said they were obviously disappointed to lose the game but they were pleased with the team’s compete level.  He said it wasn’t a lack of effort that cost the Trojans the game and ultimately a game like that can be a valuable learning tool to clean up the details.

The Trojans get their next opportunity to show that improvement on Friday night at the Trojan Bowl against Winterset. The Huskies are 2-1 on the season and are coming off a nice win over ADM last week. Coach McDermott says the Winterset offense uses a lot of variety which makes them tough to prepare for.

Winterset quarterback Casey Kleemeier has completed 63% of his passes for 481 yards and 3 touchdowns on the season. He has also rushed for two scores and Coach McDermott said keeping him in the pocket will be a big key.

Offensively Atlantic hopes that the line can continue to improve and give quarterback Jaxson Eden time to be comfortable for throws throughout the game. Coach McDermott also said the run game will need to improve to have success.

The Trojans and Huskies will meet up for a 7:30pm kickoff at the Trojan Bowl. Catch a full interview with Coach McDermott on Trojan Preview at 4:45pm on Friday evening on KJAN.

Rookie Luke Weaver shines again, Cardinals top Reds

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September 14th, 2017 by admin

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Luke Weaver threw six innings of two-hit ball, Tommy Pham drove in two runs and stole two bases, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Thursday afternoon.

The Cardinals, who are chasing the first-place Cubs in the National League Central and the Rockies in the wild-card standings, have won five of their last six and nine of 12.

Weaver (6-1), a rookie right-hander who has boosted the St. Louis rotation, allowed one unearned run, struck out six and didn’t walk a batter.

Weaver was 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA in four appearances, including three starts, in June. He’s now 3-0 with a 0.99 ERA through his first three starts in September.

Rookie left-hander Amir Garrett (3-8) was charged with four runs in four innings. He struck out seven and walked five.

Griswold excited for challenge against Southwest Valley

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September 14th, 2017 by admin

The Griswold Tigers got their ground game running full bore last week against Riverside and hope to carry that momentum into a tough challenge against Southwest Valley on Friday night. The Tigers (1-2, 1-0) had four players top the 100-yard mark on the ground last week. Griswold Head Coach Andy Everett said they were finally able to get their full line together for a game and they played really well in the week 3 win.

Southwest Valley Head Coach Anthony Donahoo knows slowing down the run game is paramount against Griswold and he told his team the Tigers will be coming into the game with a lot of confidence after their performance last week.

The Timberwolves (3-0, 1-0) have been able to keep some balance in their offense through a tough stretch of games to open the season and Coach Donahoo says it all starts up front.

Senior quarterback Chance Cobb has thrown for four touchdowns and rushed for two more in the Timberwolves 3-0 start. Griswold Head Coach Andy Everett thinks Southwest Valley is talented across the board but had really high praise for Cobb.

The Timberwolves have strong numbers in their program and that allows them to platoon a few guys on either side of the ball to keep everyone fresh. Coach Everett says that will make them a tough team as the season moves along but more importantly he thinks his line will need to make proper reads to give the Tiger offense a chance to have success against a tough Timberwolf defense.

We’ll have coverage of the Tigers versus the Timberwolves on KJAN. Pregame starts at 6:30pm with kickoff from Griswold at 7:00pm. Chris Parks and Mike Smith will have the call on AM 1220, FM 101.1, online at kjan.com, on the KJAN mobile app, and live streaming video on KJANTV.

WAYNE BOHLING, 71, of Fontanelle (Svcs. 9/16/17)

Obituaries

September 14th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

WAYNE BOHLING, 71, of Fontanelle, died Sept. 3rd, at home. Funeral services for WAYNE BOHLING will be held 1:30-p.m. Saturday, September 16th, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the church following the committal services at the cemetery.

The Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.