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Red Oak Police report 2 arrests, Wednesday

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July 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak, arrested 32-year old Sunshine Marie Bartlett, of Red Oak, at around 10:50-p.m., Wednesday. Bartlett was taken into custody on an active Page County warrant for Accessory After the Fact. She was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 bond. And, 18-year old Justin Leroy Newman, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 2:50-p.m. Wednesday, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond at the Montgomery County Jail was set at $1,000.

Iowa offensive line expects improvement

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July 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A more experienced Iowa offensive line hopes to eliminate negative plays this season. Iowa’s run game was solid in 2016, averaging nearly 172 yards per game but the pass game struggled during an 8-5 season and quarterback CJ Beathard was sacked 30 times. Junior center James Daniels enters his second year as the starter and feels that experience will help him do a better job of recognizing pressure and making the proper call.

Daniels is trying to take the leadership role for center Austin Blythe used to help him. He asked to room with redshirt freshman Spencer Williams. Daniels says he wants to groom his eventual successor. Daniels is one of two members of the offensive line to be on the watch list for the Outland Trophy. The other is senior guard Sean Welsh.

(Learfield Sports)

(Update 5:54-a.m.) One dead following crash off I-80 in Cass County

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July 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

One person died early this (Thursday) morning in a fiery accident on Interstate 80, in Cass County. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Fire and Rescue and Medivac Ambulance, along with a sheriff’s deputy, responded to the rollover accident that happened at around 1:46-a.m.  Authorities say a vehicle that had been reported driving in a reckless or erratic manner near Anita exit on I-80 westbound, crashed moments later in the Olive Street exit construction area.

The vehicle rolled over and caught fire. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was trapped in the vehicle and died at the scene. The name of the victim was being withheld, pending notification of family.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Iowa State Patrol. The Cass County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the scene.

Iowa early News Headlines: Thursday, 7/20/17

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July 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 2:20 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Corrections tells The Associated Press that about 80 inmates at a maximum security prison could face disciplinary action in connection to a large fight this month. That’s a far greater number of people than the state corrections department has publicly said were directly involved in the July 1 melee at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison. The estimate could add weight to union claims that the state agency previously has downplayed the fight.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Republican Sen. Rick Bertrand has called on Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix to resign following the conclusion of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former legislative aide. Bertrand said Wednesday that Dix should resign after a jury awarded $2.2 million to Kirsten Anderson, a former Iowa Senate Republican caucus aide. The jury determined she was fired in 2013 after she reported rampant sexual harassment in the caucus office. A spokesman for Dix says the senator has no comment.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Law enforcement officials in central Iowa are warning of a familiar phone scam. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office tells KCCI that people are receiving telephone calls claiming to be from the sheriff’s office. The caller tells recipients there is a signed a warrant for their arrest for not showing up for jury duty. Victims are then told to retrieve a large amount of cash and follow further instructions to avoid being arrested.

ZWINGLE, Iowa (AP) — Officials say one person has been badly injured in a northeast Iowa house fire. The Telegraph Herald reports that the fire broke out early Wednesday morning and destroyed the home in Zwingle. La Motte Fire Chief Joe Kilburg says a man, who was the only person in the home at the time, was flown to an Iowa City hospital. He remained in the hospital’s burn unit Wednesday afternoon. The man’s name has not been released.

Fiery accident on I-80 in Cass County early Thursday morning

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July 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Fire and Rescue along with Medivac Ambulance, responded to a reported rollover accident early this morning off the Olive Street exit  from westbound I-80. Crews were dispatched at around 1:45-a.m. The vehicle was said to have been on fire and on its side.

There was no immediate word on injuries. No other details were available (as of 2:15-a.m.). Please check back for updates.

State Softball Schedule Thursday 7/20/2017

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July 20th, 2017 by Jim Field

Class 5A Semifinals

11:00am – Waukee vs. Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Buena Vista University Diamond
1:00pm – Pleasant Valley vs. Urbandale on Buena Vista University Diamond

Class 4A Semifinals

11:30am – Winterset vs. Oskaloosa on Diamond 2
1:30pm – Charles City vs. Ballard on Diamond 2

Class 3A Semifinals

3:30pm – Davenport Assumption vs. Center Point-Urbana on Diamond 2
5:30pm – Albia vs. Mount Vernon on Diamond 2

Class 2A Semifinals

3:00pm Durant vs. Iowa City Regina on Buena Vista University Field
5:00pm I-35 vs. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on Buena Vista University Field

Class 1A Semifinals

7:00pm – Kee vs. Westwood on Buena Vista University Field
7:30pm – Sigourney vs. Clarksville on Diamond 2

Class 3A 2017 State Baseball Bracket, Harlan gets the 2 seed

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July 19th, 2017 by admin

The Iowa High School Athletic Association has released the Class 3A State Baseball bracket. Harlan (34-2) is the #2 Seed and will face #7 seed Oskaloosa (28-13) on Tuesday, July 25th at 7:30pm. Full bracket at link below.

CLASS 3A

 

Class 4A 2017 State Baseball Bracket

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July 19th, 2017 by admin

CLASS 4A

Class 1A State Baseball Bracket, CAM draws #8 seed and will face #1 Newman Catholic

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July 19th, 2017 by admin

The Class 1A State Baseball bracket has been released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association following completion of games moved from Tuesday to Wednesday night.  The CAM Cougars (22-7) received the #8 seed and will face #1 seed Newman Catholic, Mason City (32-3) on Friday, July 21st at 11:00am. We’ll have coverage of the Cougars on KJAN so join us for the game from Principal Park.  Follow the link below to see the full bracket.

CLASS 1A

Class 2A State Baseball Bracket

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July 19th, 2017 by admin

CLASS 2A