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2 from Corning face Harboring a Runaway charges

News

December 21st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Two women from Adams County have been charged with Harboring a Runaway. Sheriff’s officials say 45-year old Rosealia Jane Stalker and 27-year old Angel Rose Sharpsteen, both of Corning, were interviewed by Adams County Deputies at around 9-p.m. on Dec. 14th, about their role in harboring a minor runaway child.

Authorities allege the pair gave aid to the runaway and misdirected law enforcement efforts to find the child. The minor was located by law enforcement on Dec. 16th. Sharpsteen, who also faces a Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense charge, was released Dec. 16th after posting 10-percent of $20,000 bond. Stalker plead not guilty to the charge. She remained in the Adams County Jail on $20,000 bond. Preliminary hearings for both women is set for Dec. 31st.

GERALD L. WALTZ, 84, of Portsmouth (Svcs. 12/23/15)

Obituaries

December 21st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

GERALD L. WALTZ, 84, of Portsmouth, died Sun., Dec. 20th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial for GERALD WALTZ will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Dec. 23rd, at the St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 22nd from 4:00pm-9:00pm at the Church with a Rosary at 7:00pm that evening.

Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at Portsmouth.

GERALD L. WALTZ is survived by:

His wife – Janice Waltz, of Portsmouth.

Sons: Paul (Karen) Waltz of Johnston.  Tim (Meg) Waltz of Spirit Lake.

Daughters: Colleen (Dean) Kloewer of Panama.  Cheryl (Pete) Mott of Omaha.

17 Grandchildren

10 Great-Grandchildren

KJAN listening area forecast: Mon., 12/21/15

Weather

December 21st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy…colder. Patchy fog through mid morning. High in the upper 30s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Low in the upper 20s. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny. Breezy. High in the upper 40s. South wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Low in the upper 30s. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. High in the upper 40s.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow. Low in the upper 20s.

Thursday: Partly sunny. High in the lower 40s.

Women’s college basketball scores from Sun., 12/20/15

Sports

December 21st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MIDWEST

Creighton 69, Nebraska-Omaha 46

Iowa St. 91, Alcorn St. 41

N. Iowa 75, Tulsa 59

 

Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, Dec. 21st 2015

News

December 21st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa school statistics show that black students continue to be removed from class for discipline far more often than students of other races. The Des Moines Register reports that black students accounted for roughly 5 percent of all students statewide last year but 18 percent of the students removed from class. Iowa City school board member Latasha DeLoach says the statistics are an embarrassment.

SPENCER, Iowa (AP) — A Spencer High School wrestler has died after collapsing at a weekend tournament in northwest Iowa. Spencer Hospital spokeswoman Tia Manwarren said Austin Roberts died Saturday night at the hospital. Roberts collapsed earlier during a tournament at his high school in Spencer and was taken to the hospital. The 6-foot-4 Roberts also played on the offensive and defensive line for the Spencer High football team.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Prosecutors are reviewing the death of a 4-year-old girl who died last June to determine whether to file charges. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports Gracie Vernell Buss’ death is being investigated. A man who was dating Gracie’s mother at the time of her death remains in jail on unrelated burglary and drug charges.

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The third Democratic presidential debate opened with an apology and ended with compliments Saturday night. A day after a rancorous dispute over a breach of private campaign data by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ campaign roiled the Democratic Party, a political truce between Hillary Clinton and Sanders largely held.

(Update) 2 deer hunters fall through the ice in Mills County

News

December 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A father and son out hunting deer early Sunday morning in Mills County attempted to cross a section of water at Willow Slough Park, and fell through the ice. According to reports, the Midwest Regional Dive Team was called to the scene at around 8:40-a.m. and arrived within 30 minutes.

Rescuers found the pair in the water in a remote, northeast part of the park. After getting a boat in the water, the dive team equipped with cold water rescue suits retrieved both men from the water and got them to shore. The victims, whose names were not released, suffered from hypothermia and were transported by Malvern Rescue to Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Chiefs cruise past Ravens 34-14 for 8th straight victory

Sports

December 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BALTIMORE (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs capitalized on a variety of miscues by the Baltimore Ravens and extended their winning streak to eight games with a 34-14 victory Sunday. Tyvon Branch returned a fumble 73 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter and Marcus Peters clinched the victory with a 90-yard interception return for a score with 4:36 left.

Kansas City (9-5) also scored touchdowns following a drive-extending penalty by Baltimore and a failed fake punt. With the victory, the Chiefs became the first team in NFL history to follow a five-game skid with eight successive wins in the same season. Kansas City also kept itself in the thick of the AFC playoff picture.

Baltimore (4-10) lost its third straight and fell to 2-5 at home. It’s the first time in their 20-year history that the Ravens have lost five home games.

Ravens’ Jimmy Smith out with thigh injury

Sports

December 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith left Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a thigh injury and will not return. The injury occurred during the Chiefs’ opening series. Smith has accounted for two of Baltimore’s four interceptions this season. He was replaced by Jumal Rolle.

 

2 men rescued after falling through the ice in Mills County

News

December 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Southwest Iowa Dive Team and other emergency crews responded to a water rescue call this (Sunday) morning, in Mills County. KETV reports Mill County dispatchers confirm two men fell through the ice at Willow Slough Wildlife Area near Henderson.  Both men were transported to the hospital.

No other details are available.

High school wrestler dies after collapsing at a tournament

News, Sports

December 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SPENCER, Iowa (AP) — A Spencer High School wrestler has died after collapsing at a weekend tournament in northwest Iowa. Spencer Hospital spokeswoman Tia Manwarren said Austin Roberts died Saturday night at the hospital. Roberts collapsed earlier during a tournament at his high school in Spencer and was taken to the hospital. It wasn’t immediately clear Sunday why he collapsed.

Roberts wrestled at the 220-pound weight class, and he was ranked sixth in the state in Class 3A. Last year, he placed eighth in the state tournament. The 6-foot-4 Roberts also played on the offensive and defensive line for the Spencer High football team.

School officials planned to offer grief counseling at the high school Sunday. And a youth wrestling tournament that had been scheduled in Spencer on Sunday has been cancelled.