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Iowa early News Headlines: Friday, 2/26/16

News

February 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa House has unanimously passed a resolution that seeks to amend the state’s constitution to add rules for how authorities can search and seize electronic communications and data. The chamber voted 96-0 Thursday for the resolution, which heads to the Senate. The Legislature would need to approve the proposal next year, and it then would go before voters in 2018.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines Water Works will stop dumping excess nitrate it filters from drinking water into the Raccoon River and will begin paying the city’s sanitary sewer system to treat the chemical discharge. The Register reports that under the new plan, Water Works’ removal facility will route its discharge of brine, a salty byproduct of water purification treatment, to the city’s sanitary sewer system for additional treatment.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — An attorney for a Dubuque man accused of sexually assaulting and beating to death a church secretary says his client is unable to understand the charges against him due to a mental disorder. The Telegraph Herald reports that a public defender for 20-year-old Helmon Betwell filed a motion Tuesday requesting a hearing to determine Betwell’s competency to stand trial.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Corrections Department says an inmate who’d been listed as escaped from a work release facility is back in custody. Department spokesman Fred Scaletta said Thursday that Jacob Petty was caught by Sioux City police and is being held in Woodbury County Jail.

 

Area Boys District Basketball Finals – Scores from 2/25/16

Sports

February 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

3A District 16 Substate 8
Championship
Glenwood 63, Atlantic 61

3A District 1 Substate 1
Championship
Carroll 58, Harlan 57, OT

3A District 2 Substate 1
Championship
MOC-Floyd Valley 77, Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 59

3A District 15 Substate 8
Championship
Perry 75, Boone 57

1A District 13 Substate 7
Championship
Nodaway Valley 60, Central Decatur, Leon 57

1A District 14 Substate 7
Championship
IKM-Manning 68, Paton-Churdan 46

1A District 15 Substate 8
Championship
Stanton 64, Bedford 53

1A District 16 Substate 8
Championship
St. Albert, Council Bluffs 46, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 39

 

 

Red Oak man arrested for sexual abuse

News

February 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a Red Oak man was arrested today (Thursday) on a Pottawattamie County warrant. 25-year old Ian Anthony Clark was taken into custody at around 12:10-p.m., on a warrant for Sexual Abuse in the 3rd degree. Clark was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $32,000 bond.

And, at around 5:20-p.m Wednesday, Deputies in Montgomery County arrested 31-year old David Allen Shuffler, of Red Oak, on two warrants stemming out of Montgomery County, for Failure to Appear on original, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, charges. Shuffler was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,300 bond.

Atlantic & Marne Fire called to a tractor fire in Shelby County

News

February 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters from Atlantic and Marne have been called to a tractor fire just across the county line in Shelby County. The tractor was on fire in the vicinity of Highway 173 and 200th Street. The call went out at around 12:28-p.m.

No other details are available.

Atlantic squares off against Glenwood in District Boys Basketball Final tonight

Sports

February 25th, 2016 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans Boys Basketball team will try to keep their season moving tonight in a Class 3A District 16 Final tonight against Glenwood. The game is set for a 7:00pm tip-off at Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln High School. This is the rubber match on the season as both teams won on the other’s home floor.

Atlantic won the first matchup 57-48 on December 15th in Glenwood.  Senior Ryan Hawkins had 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks in that game.  Junior Garrett Franken also had a big game with 19 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks.  Glenwood Sophomore Andrew Blum had 18 points in that first game.

The second meeting was played on January 12th in Atlantic with Glenwood picking up a 75-65 win.  Sophomore Guard Nate Mohr had 25 points and 8 assists for the Rams in the win while Andrew Blum had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.  Ryan Hawkins had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 1 block in that second clash.

Both teams are coming off impressive wins in their District Semi-Final games that were played Monday at Glenwood High School.  Atlantic took a 59-39 win over Winterset that was fueled by a monster night from Sophomore Center Scott Leonard who dropped in 21 points.  Glenwood made quick work of Creston 76-38 as Andrew Blum dropped in 25 points.

It’s a top ten rated battle tonight as Glenwood comes in ranked 6th in the final Class 3A poll of the season, Atlantic is ranked 8th.  We will have complete coverage for you on KJAN AM 1220, FM 101.1, online at kjan.com and on the mobile app. Pregame with Chris Parks and Seth Christensen will start at 6:45pm.

Authorities search for subjects involved in two-state chase

News

February 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in two states are on the lookout for two subjects involved in a high-speed chase late Wednesday night. According to reports, the chase began in Nodaway County, Missouri at around 9:30-p.m. The chase crossed into Page County (IA), where authorities were set-up to lay down stop-sticks, but the vehicle being chased was abandoned beforehand. Authorities say the subjects took off on foot, and remain at large. They reportedly do not pose a threat to the public, though.

The Cass County (IA) K9 unit, Page County Sheriff’s Office, officers with the Clarinda Police Department and members of the Iowa State Patrol were among the law enforcement agencies assisting in the overnight search.

No other details are currently available.

Des Moines Area First Responders Join Forces to Fight for Air

News

February 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

More than one hundred firefighters and law enforcement officials from across Iowa will stair climb for a cause in Downtown Des Moines Sunday, April 10th. Among the area fire departments that will send personnel to the event, are those from: Adair; Casey; Redfield and Winterset.

Participants will climb the EMC Insurance Companies (15 floors), Financial Center (22 floors), Hub Tower (16 floors), and Ruan Center (32 floors) for a total of 85 floors combined. It’s all part of the American Lung Association in Iowa’s 2016 Fight for Air Climb.

More than a 30 firehouses and police departments in all will be represented at the event. Firefighters will climb in 80 pounds of full fire turnout gear in honor or memory of a fallen firefighter, loved one or lung disease survivor. In addition, the firehouse and police department with the best finish time will receive the coveted traveling Firehouse Fight for Air Trophy and Police Department Fight for Air Trophy, respectively. Another trophy will be presented to the department that raised the most funds for the Lung Association.

They will join more than one thousand of Des Moines area residents and Iowans from across the state. The Fight for Air Climb is a unique fundraising event for the American Lung Association in Iowa. Climbers help improve the lives of patients across the country and locally in Iowa. Almost ninety cents of every dollar raised goes directly to education, research and advocacy.

Registration is open online at www.FightForAirClimb.org or by calling (515) 309-9507. Registration is currently $25 and will increase to $45 on April 3rd. If registering on event day, the total cost is $155 which includes both registration and fundraising totals.

FLOYD V. JACOBSEN, 87, of Atlantic (Svcs. 2/27/16)

Obituaries

February 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

FLOYD V. JACOBSEN, 87, of Atlantic, died Wed., Feb. 24th, at his home. A Celebration of Life service with Military Honors will be held for FLOYD V. JACOBSEN 2-p.m. Sat., Feb. 27th, at the First United Methodist Church, in Atlantic. First United Methodist Church of Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

The family will greet friends at the Church on Friday, (2/26), from 5-until 8-p.m.

A Private burial will be held in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, at a later date.

FLOYD V. JACOBSEN is survived by:

His wife – Shirley.

His sons – Alan Jacobsen, of Sioux City; Carl (Lori) Jacobsen, of Ankeny, & Mike Jacobsen & his fiance’ Jessica Parkison, of Atlantic.

His daughters – Myra (Norman) Houser, of Ankeny; Nancy (Joe) Steckelberg, of Independence, & Ann (Larry) Johnk, of Walnut.

21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Roma Gerry, of Omaha, and brother-in-law Clifford C. (Nova) Wright, of Wiota, as well as several nieces and nephews.

NORA IRENE CARMICHAEL, 72, of Harlan (Svcs. 2/27/16)

Obituaries

February 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

NORA IRENE CARMICHAEL, 72, of Harlan, died Feb. 17th, at Myrtue Medical Center, in Harlan. Funeral services for NORA CARMICHAEL will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Feb. 27th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.

There is no visitation or burial.

NORA CARMICHAEL is survived by:

Her Guardian – Janice Gaul.

Several nieces & nephews, and Concerned family.

Iowa Lottery announces end of an instant scratch game

News

February 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

CLIVE, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Lottery is ending sales of one of its instant scratch games.  Lottery officials announced Thursday that players have until May 26 to claim their prizes in the “5X” scratch game.  Officials say the move is a standard procedure and that games that end are replaced with new games throughout the year.

Players can visit Iowa Lottery retailors or lottery offices in Clive, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Mason City or Storm Lake to claim their prizes.