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Police ID Saturday’s shooting victim in Council Bluffs

News

June 11th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our reports Saturday, Police in Council Bluffs have identified the victim of a shooting there, as a 26-year old Denver, Colorado man, Urijah Adriel Marsh. Marsh remains hospitalized at Nebraska Medicine and has been upgraded to stable condition. A man was questioned in connection with the shooting, but no arrests have been made, and the incident remains under investigation.

The investigation began following the shooting incident that was reported at around 1-a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Comfort Inn & Suites at 1801 S. 35th St., in Council Bluffs. The victim, identified as Marsh, had suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

If you have nformation about the incident, please contact crime stoppers at 712-328-7867.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, 6/11/17

News

June 11th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 5:15 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A sole winning Powerball ticket matching all six numbers was sold in southern California and will claim an estimated $447.8 million jackpot. The winning ticket that will claim the 10th largest lottery prize in U.S. history was sold at Marietta Liquor & Deli in southern California’s Riverside County. The winner has one year to claim the prize. The lucky numbers drawn Saturday night were 20-26-32-38-58, and the Powerball number was 3.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — California lottery officials say the sole winning ticket for the $447.8 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Sun City. The Lottery says on its website Sunday morning that the winning ticket was sold at Marietta Liquor & Deli in Riverside County. Officials say the earliest the ticket could be redeemed is 8 a.m. Monday morning. The winner has one year to claim the prize. Officials say the retailer where the winning ticket was sold will receive a $1 million “retailer bonus.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that Sioux City was within its rights to fire a longtime firefighter, reversing the order of a lower court to reinstate the firefighter. The Sioux City Journal reports that the 5-2 decision stems from the firing of former Master Firefighter Larry Whitwer. A judge ruled in 2015 that Whitwer’s “last-chance agreement” should have been reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission., but the Iowa Supreme Court disagreed.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Officials in an eastern Iowa city are replacing a local pond with a flood mitigation project. KCRG-TV reports that the city of Cedar Rapids is building a storm water detention basin where the pond once sat because the area is prone to flooding. Area residents say they’re sad to see the pond go because it’s brought nature near their homes for years.

JOELINE ESTHER COFFMAN, 82, of Guthrie Center (Svcs. 6/13/17)

Obituaries

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

JOELINE ESTHER COFFMAN, 82, of Guthrie Center, died Thursday, June 8th, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Memorial services for JOELINE COFFMAN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, June 13th, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Guthrie Center. Twigg Funeral Home in Guthrie Center has the arrangements.

Visitation at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Guthrie Center is on Monday, June 12th, from 4-until 8-p.m.; Online condolences may be left at www.twiggfuneralhome. com.

Burial will be in the Union Cemetery at Guthrie Center.

JOELINE COFFMAN is survived by:

Her children – Cindy Kisting, of Minburn; Tim (Bev) Coffman, of Bancroft, and Joe (Rhonda) Coffman, of Ankeny.

MARILYN FOX, 68, of Harlan (Svcs. 6/12/17)

Obituaries

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

MARILYN FOX, 68, of Harlan, died Friday, June 9th, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial for MARILYN FOX will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, June 12th, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, June 11th, from 5-until 8-p.m., with a Wake service at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Cuppy’s Grove Cemetery.

MARILYN FOX is survived by:

Her husband – Bobby J. Fox, of Harlan.

Her daughters – Michelle (Jack) Dill, of Ft. Calhoun, NE., & Katherine (Kipp) Nachtman, of Atlantic.

Her sisters – Sr. Eloise Hirlemann, of Detroit, MI., & Jean (Robert) Dienhart, of Milwaukee, WI.

Her brother – Louis (Nancy) Hirlemann, of Oak Creek, WI.

and 6 grandchildren.

Red Oak man arrested after Saturday morning accident

News

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The driver of an SUV was arrested following an investigation into an accident that took place Saturday morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year old Joshua D. Mohn, of Red Oak, was taken into custody for Driving While License Suspended, after the 2005 Dodge Durango he was driving struck the rear of a trailer being pulled by a pickup.

The accident happened at around 7:24-a.m., on Highway 34, just east of M Avenue. Authorities say a westbound 2014 Chevy pickup owned by New Balance Commodities and driven by 44-year old Todd Drake, of Nodaway, was pulling a 2005 Feather Lite trailer owned by Nodaway Valley Feeders. When Drake slowed for a flag person at the beginning of a construction zone, the trailer was struck by Mohn’s SUV, causing $3,000 damage to both the trailer and the Durango.

Mohn was transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on a $300 bond for Driving While Suspended. No injuries were reported.

Iowa high court: Sioux City within rights to ax firefighter

News

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A divided Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that Sioux City was within its rights to fire a longtime firefighter, reversing the order of a lower court to reinstate the firefighter. The Sioux City Journal reports the 5-2 decision stems from the firing of former Master Firefighter Larry Whitwer.

Whitwer pleaded guilty in 2012 to domestic abuse assault and signed a “last-chance agreement” that allowed him to keep his job unless he violated the law or a no-contact order. In 2013, Whitwer was fired after being arrested for violating the no-contact order.

A judge ruled in 2015 that Whitwer’s “last-chance agreement” was still subject to review and approval by the Civil Service Commission. On Friday, the state Supreme Court cited legal precedent in upholding the validity of last-chance agreements.

Carlos Martinez dominates as Cards blank Phils 7-0

Sports

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Carlos Martinez struck out 11 in a complete-game shutout and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 on Saturday. Jedd Gyorko drove in three runs for the Cardinals, who have won two straight against the Phillies after their seven-game skid on their recent road trip.

Martinez (5-5) allowed four hits and walked one in his first complete game and first shutout of his career. Martinez’s 101st pitch of the game was a 100 mph fastball that struck out Howie Kendrick for the second out in the ninth.

The Cardinals scored four runs in the fourth inning, tying their season high for runs in an inning. Gyorko opened the scoring with a two-run double off the right-center wall, after a leadoff walk by Dexter Fowler and a double by Stephen Piscotty. Gyorko scored on a balk by Nick Pivetta. Eric Fryer made it 4-0 with an RBI single.

Pivetta (1-3), making his sixth career start, allowed four runs and four hits in five innings, with four walks and two strikeouts.

WILLIAM “Bill” SCHWADERER, 84, of Guthrie Center (Svcs. 6/12/17)

Obituaries

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

WILLIAM “Bill” SCHWADERER, 84, of Guthrie Center, died Thursday, June 8th, in Des Moines. Memorial services for BILL SCHWADERER will be held 11-a.m. Monday, June 12th, at the 1st United Methodist Church in Guthrie Center. Twigg Funeral Home in Guthrie Center has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 5-until 7-p.m. Sunday.; Online condolences may be left at www.twiggfuneralhome.com.

Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Guthrie Center.

WILLIAM “BILL” SCHWADERER is survived by:

His wife – Patricia.

His son – Mark W. Schwaderer.

His daughters – Jody Sears; Kelli Joy (Eric) Warner; Marci (Kevin) Schreck, and Traci (Todd) Edwards.

10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

DeSoto Wildlife Refuge to host family fishing clinic

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa (AP) – The DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a family fishing clinic. The clinic is this Saturday (today) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Refuge volunteers will share fishing lessons and organizers will provide fishing poles and tackle. Participants can meet at the South Gate Recreation Area. Those under the age of 16 can fish without a license.

Visitors at the Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge can go on a guided nature hike on June 17 at 10 a.m. The theme of the hike will focus on pollinators in recognition of the upcoming National Pollinator Week. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the outdoors, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring bug spray and take plenty of water.

The nature hike will begin at the kiosk in the main parking lot.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 6/10/2017

News, Podcasts

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

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