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NWS forecast for the KJAN listening area: 2/18/16

Weather

February 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. BREEZY…WARMER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. NOT AS COOL. LOW IN THE MID 40S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

FRIDAY…SUNNY…BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. WEST WIND 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.

SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. COOLER. HIGH AROUND 50.

 

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IPIB issues opinion on Neola City Council matter

News

February 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Public Information Board issued an advisory opinion on meeting in closed sessions with legal counsel, in part because of a recent complaint filed against the Neola City Council. The Daily NonPareil says the board, in its recently issued opinion – which can be referenced by Iowa governmental officials – said that the issue was brought up in two recent complaints where government bodies went into a closed session without it being clear what attorney represented the bodies.

A complaint recently was filed with the IPIB against the Neola City Council, alleging the council violated Iowa Code by holding a closed session without City Attorney Scott Rogers present during its Oct. 19th meeting. Neola representatives argued an attorney handling a specific matter for the city, Clint Fichter, was present, so there was no violation of the law.

To show an attorney-client relationship, the government body should have an existing engagement letter, contract, resolution or a designation in the minutes of a previous meeting. The board dismissed the Neola complaint, but asked for background work to be done, which prompted the advisory opinion.

A copy of the opinion can be read at http://www.ipib.iowa.gov/node/370.

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Oakland man faces sex crimes charges

News

February 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A Pottawattamie County man who holds a key position with a local ward of the Church of the Latter Day Saints (LDS), has been charged with six counts of sex-related crimes. According to the Daily NonPareil, 26-year old James Raborn, of Oakland, has been charged with two felony counts of sexual exploitation by a counselor or therapist, two misdemeanor counts of sexual exploitation by a counselor or therapist as well as single misdemeanor counts of dissemination or exhibition of obscene materials to minors and purchase or possession of a depiction of a minor in a sex act. The charges stem from alleged sexual relationships with two 16-year-old females.

No-contact orders, which prohibit Raborn from contacting the victims, were filed on Wednesday. Raborn was arrested on Feb. 12th and posted $65,000 bond one day later. His attorney, Jordan Glaser, said Raborn plans to plead not guilty.

According to Raborn’s arrest affidavit, he works as a ward young men president for LDS. The LDS’ webpage says the ward young men president serves as a member of the ward priesthood executive committee and the ward council. As a member of this committee and council, he participates in efforts to build faith and strengthen individuals and families. Investigators interviewed a representative with the LDS church who said that Raborn was a member of its clergy.

Investigators with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office said that Raborn met the two 16-year-old girls in his role as ward young men president. In the arrest affidavit, the two victims are listed only as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2. Jane Doe 1 reportedly met Raborn in July of 2015 and later introduced him to Jane Doe 2.

According to the arrest affidavit, Jane Doe 1 met with authorities on Nov. 12th, and Jane Doe 2 was interviewed on Dec. 4. Both reportedly said they performed sexual acts with Raborn and received explicit pictures from the suspect. Jane Doe 1 reportedly told authorities that she was aware that Raborn was married with children.

With a search warrant, investigators searched residences in Oakland and Red Oak and allegedly found explicit pictures of Jane Doe 2 as well as text messages between the two of them describing their relationship. The two victims also turned in gifts of jewelry, clothes and memorabilia, which they allegedly received from Raborn.

If convicted of the felony sexual exploitation by a counselor or therapist charges, Raborn could receive up to five years in prison. His next court date is a preliminary hearing on March 9th.

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Royals add netting to Kauffman Stadium to improve safety

Sports

February 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals are installing additional netting at Kauffman Stadium that extends toward the outfield end of each team’s dugout to improve the safety for fans sitting along the foul lines. Several clubs have considered ways to protect fans from foul balls hit into those seats, and some have suggested that similar netting should be mandatory in major league ballparks.

Royals vice president Kevin Uhlich said Wednesday that the club considered several options before deciding on the new netting. The club hopes it strikes a balance between safety and allowing fans sitting in premium seats to have the same kind of ballpark experience as in years past.

The World Series champion Royals play their opener April 4 against the New York Mets, the team they beat in five games for the title.

 

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Iowa extends athletic director Gary Barta’s contact 5 years

News, Sports

February 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A big year from Iowa’s football and basketball teams means a big raise for athletic director Gary Barta. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Barta reached a five-year contract extension last month. It guarantees Barta $4.6 million in compensation through June 30th, 2021.

The deal increases Barta’s base salary from $400,000 to $550,000 in July and guarantees $250,000 in annual deferred compensation. Both amounts increase by $50,000 in 2018. Despite fan unrest last year, Barta stuck by football coach Kirk Ferentz. Ferentz led the Hawkeyes to 12 wins and a Rose Bowl appearance.

Barta’s biggest hire, basketball coach Fran McCaffery, has turned a once-moribund program into the nation’s fourth-ranked team. Barta’s department is also facing a federal investigation into sex discrimination allegations.

 

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Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., Feb. 18th 2016

News

February 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A bill that would create a system for manufacturing, dispensing and possessing medical marijuana in Iowa has advanced in the Legislature. The Republican-majority House Commerce Committee voted 17-6 to pass the measure on Wednesday.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A big year from Iowa’s football and basketball teams means a big raise for athletic director Gary Barta. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Barta reached a five-year contract extension last month. Barta’s biggest hire, basketball coach Fran McCaffery, has turned a once-moribund program into the nation’s fourth-ranked team.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa has seen a 36.4 percent increase in faculty resignations during the 2014 to 20015 academic year, compared with the year before. The Iowa Board of Regents’ most recent faculty report says the number of resignations at the university increased from 66 to 90 between fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The Press-Citizen reports the Iowa Board of Regents is scheduled to discuss the reports when they meet February 24th and 25th in Ames.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Polk County inmate has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and sex abuse after being held in jail for over three years. The Des Moines Register reports that 45-year-old Lavelle McKinley admitted Monday as part of a plea deal to sexually assaulting and strangling Cynthia Rouse. He has been held on a murder charge since January 16th, 2013, two days after Rouse died.

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Girls Playoff Basketball scores Wednesday 2/17/2016

Sports

February 17th, 2016 by admin

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Class 3A Region 8
Regional Semifinal
PAC-LM 62, Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 42
Shenandoah 56, Atlantic 39

Class 4A Region 1
Regional First Round
Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 66, Denison-Schleswig 40
LeMars 63, Storm Lake 22

Class 4A Region 7
Regional First Round
Newton 64, Bondurant Farrar 54
Perry 71, Carroll 35

Class 4A Region 8
Regional First Round
ADM, Adel 57, Winterset 46
Glenwood 47, Creston 41

Class 5A Region 7
Play-In
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 45, Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 26

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Jack scores 19 as Penn State tops No. 4 Iowa 79-75

Sports

February 17th, 2016 by admin

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Donovon Jack scored 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting, and Penn State beat No. 4 Iowa 79-75 on Wednesday night.

The Nittany Lions (13-13, 4-9 Big Ten) had lost five of six, but Shep Garner and Brandon Taylor had 18 points apiece in the school’s second victory over a Top 25 team in two weeks. Penn State also beat No. 22 Indiana 68-63 on Feb. 6.

Peter Jok scored 28 points for Iowa (20-6, 11-3), and Jarrod Uthoff had 19. Adam Woodbury grabbed 10 rebounds.

 

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Loyola of Chicago upends Northern Iowa 59-56

Sports

February 17th, 2016 by admin

CHICAGO (AP) — Milton Doyle scored 13 points and Montel James made a crucial 3-point play in the final seconds as Loyola of Chicago upended Northern Iowa 59-56 on Wednesday night.

Northern Iowa’s Paul Jesperson drained three 3-pointers early in the second half to put the Panthers on top 38-31. The Ramblers fought back and James converted a 3-point play for a 55-54 lead with 44 seconds remaining.

Earl Peterson made two free throws with six second left for a three-point lead. Loyola elected to foul and Northern Iowa missed both free throws but the ball went out of bounds off of the Ramblers. UNI missed a shot at the buzzer.

Donte Ingram added 10 points for the Ramblers (13-14, 6-9 Missouri Valley Conference). James, Peterson and Devon Turk had nine points each.

Jesperson finished with 16 points for the Panthers (16-12, 8-7), who had a six-game winning streak snapped.

 

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Red Oak woman arrested on two outstanding warrants

News

February 17th, 2016 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Wednesday afternoon of a Red Oak woman on two bench warrants.  At 3:50pm deputies arrested 26-year-old Mildred Helenora Douglas of Red Oak.  One warrant was out of Cass County for Driving While Revoked and the second was out of Pottawattamie County for Failure to Appear on OWI Charge.  Both bonds were $2,000 and Douglas was turned over to Cass County.

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