Iowa law requires trial evidence kept after convictions

July 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Iowa state law requires all evidence that’s been filed in court and used in cases be kept by court clerks well after convictions in case of appeals or if new technology emerges that could test evidence in a new way. The Sioux City Journal reports that there have been two recent instances in the state where old evidence was retested with new technology to further prove a conviction.

Two men were convicted in separate cases involving rape and kidnap about 30 years ago. They both appealed that there was no DNA evidence that proved they were guilty. Bloodstained clothing and other evidence was taken from storage and tested at the state crime lab. In both cases the defendants’ DNA was found, which supported the original convictions.

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Lorimor man arrested Sunday morning on assault warrant

News

July 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports 52-year old Gary Eugene Edwards, of Lorimor, was arrested 12:30-a.m. Sunday at the Union County Law Enforcement Center. Edwards was taken into custody on a Union County warrant for domestic abuse assault. He was being held without bond in the Union County Jail until seen by a judge.

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Rolling Valley Conference 2017 Baseball All-Conference Selections

Sports

July 24th, 2017 by admin

2017 Rolling Valley All-Conference Baseball Team

First Team

Pitchers: Tyson Partridge, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Sr.; Jake Danner, Ar-We-Va, Sr.
Catchers: Drew Buckholdt, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimbalton, Sr.
Infield: Alex Amaral, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Sr.; Derek Schurke, Ar-We-Va, Sr.; Isaac McAllister, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Sr.; Keaton King, West Harrison, Sr.
Outfield: Noah Pettepier, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Sr.; Marcus Daugherty, Cumberland-Anita-Massena, Sr.; Brandon Riley, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Sr.
Utility: Austin Chester, Cumberland-Anita-Massena, Sr.; Drew Schurke, Ar-We-Va, Soph.

Second Team

Pitchers: Cole Burmeister, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Soph.; Zach Kraus, Ar-We-Va, Sr.
Catchers: Sam Obert, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Sr.
Infield: Brody Schlepp, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Sr.; Alex Kock, Ar-We-Va, Sr.; Thomas Hensley, Cumberland-Anita-Massena, Jr.; Alex Bantam, Woodbine, Soph.
Outfield: Connor Westergaard, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Sr.; Colton Lenz, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Sr.; Mitchell Williamson, Cumberland-Anita-Massena, Soph.
Utility: Nick Neiting, Ar-We-Va, Sr.; Sam Brant, Glidden-Ralston, Sr.; Logan King, West Harrison, Soph.

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Private plane crashes in Humboldt County, pilot unhurt

News

July 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A single-engine plane crashed Saturday afternoon in a cornfield northeast of Bode. The pilot, 65-year-old Jerome Kolhaas of Hardy, escaped injury in the crash. Prior to the crash in Humboldt County, an emergency aircraft landing was reported to officials at around 2:15 p.m. in a bean field near St.Joseph in Kossuth County. Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger said the landing was made because of engine trouble.

A 1937 Stinson Gullwing similar to that which crashed. (Wikipedia photo)

After the plane was inspected by a mechanic, Kohlhaas attempted to fly the plane. The plane then crashed in the cornfield near Bode. Damage to the single-engine 1937 Stinson Gullwing was estimated at $50,000. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.

(Radio Iowa)

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/24/2017

News, Podcasts

July 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

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Pride of Iowa Softball 2017 All-Conference Honors

Sports

July 24th, 2017 by admin

1st Team

P: Carlyn Stanley, SR, Interstate 35*; Kylie Sherwood, JR, Martensdale-St. Marys; Paige McElfish, SR, Nodaway Valley; Haylee Fortune, JR, Wayne

C: Shai Major, SR, Interstate 35*; Shantelle Brown, SR, Lenox; Brinley White, JR, Martensdale-St. Marys

IF: Demi Austin, SR, Wayne; Andie Sowers, JR, Pleasantville; Kate Stanley, SO, Interstate 35, Josie Wicket, SR, Interstate 35; Daryn Nowlin, SR, Central Decatur; Kaci Sherwood, SR, Martendale-St. Marys

OF: Macy Larsen, SR, Mount Ayr; Josie Sowers, 8th, Pleasantville; Lily Miller, SO, Interstate 35; Emma Atwood, SO, Central Decatur; Kailey Walker, SO, Martensdale-St. Marys*

UT: Slye Richardson, SR, Interstate 35; Hannah Sweet, SO, Martensdale-St. Marys; Kaitlyn Schad, JR, Martensdale-St. Marys

*Denotes unanimous selection

2nd Team

P: TJ Stoaks, 8th, Lenox; Kennedy Johns, JR, Southeast Warren; Lily Simon, SR, Central Decatur

C: Alyssa Johnson, JR, Mount Ayr; Maizee Lindsey, FR, Central Decatur; Tyler Kunzie, JR, Wayne

IF: Rachel Andrews, JR, Wayne; Mackenzie McGriff, FR, Pleasantville; AJ Dorsey, FR, Southeast Warren; Riley Morris, SR, Interstate 35; Jacy Stoaks, SR, Lenox; Josie Clarke, SR, Nodaway Valley

OF: Reagan Tilley, SO, Wayne; Maddy Maedel, FR, Central Decatur; Alayna Olson, JR, Martensdale-St. Marys; Makinna Fitzgerald, SR, Lenox; Olivia Carlson, SO, Interstate 35

UT: Cheyenne Hiatt, SO, Interstate 35; Caroline McAlexander, SO, Mount Ayr; Makinna Russell, SO, Bedford; Danica Sunderman, SR, Southwest Valley; Lauren Hartman, JR, Southeast Warren

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LYLE JAMES SHEETS, 75, of Audubon (Graveside Svcs. 7/29/17)

Obituaries

July 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LYLE JAMES SHEETS, 75, of Audubon, died Saturday, July 22nd at Atlantic Specialty Care. Celebration of Life Memorial Graveside services for LYLE J. SHEETS will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, July 29th at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

LYLE J. SHEETS is survived by:

His brother – Roger (Diane) Sheets, of Exira.

other relatives and friends.

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Nebraska man stabbed to death in Sioux City, police say

News

July 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Iowa authorities say a Nebraska man has been stabbed to death in Sioux City. The attack occurred late Sunday afternoon. Police say 36-year-old Vincent Walker was confronted and then assaulted by several people. Police say he was taken to a Sioux City hospital for treatment of several wounds but died there.

Authorities say Walker lived in Winnebago, Nebraska. Police say they’re looking for at least one man suspected of killing Walker.

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