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Red Oak Police & Montgomery County Sheriff’s reports (12/20-31)

News

December 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest at around 12:30-a.m. today (Sunday), of 30-year old Shawn Franklin Riazzi, of Grant. Riazzi was taken into custody at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, for Disorderly Conduct, a simple misdemeanor. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $300 cash bond.

And, Red Oak Police report Officers arrested 47-year old Shelby JoAnn Olivares, of Red Oak, for Violation of a No Contact Order, and 48-year old Lynn Kenneth Houtchens, of Red Oak, for Aiding and Abetting the Violation of a No Contact Order. Both subjects were transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center, where they were being held without bond.

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Midwest Sports Headlines: 12/31/17

Sports

December 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Allen Lazard tied a Liberty Bowl record with 10 catches and put Iowa State ahead with a remarkable 5-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter, and the Cyclones beat No. 19 Memphis 21-20 on the Tigers’ home field. Iowa State held on to win after losing its first fumble this season just as it appeared on the verge of scoring an insurance touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Lazard’s 10 catches went for 142 yards, and he was named the game’s MVP.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Landry Shamet scored 16 points to lead No. 8 Wichita State to a 72-62 win over UConn in the Shockers first American Athletic Conference game. Rashard Kelly, Conner Frankamp and Austin Reaves each added 11 points for Wichita State which has won three straight. Jalen Adams and Terry Larrier each scored 18 points for UConn, which has lost four of its last five games

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pookie Powell scored 28 points with seven rebounds and La Salle rolled to an 83-60 win over Saint Louis in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener. Powell was 12 of 19 from the field and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc for the Explorers. Amar Stukes scored 20 points and Tony Washington and Miles Brookins added 10 points apiece. Saul Phiri led the team with 10 rebounds.

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Jonathan Stark scored 27 points and Murray State beat SIU-Edwardsville 87-63 in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup. Stark was 7 of 10 from the field and 5 of 7 from beyond the arc for the Racers (10-3, 2-0) who have won three straight. Shaq Buchanan and Bryon Hawkins added 11 points apiece and Ja Morant had 10.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Emmanuel Nzekwesi scored 21 and grabbed 11 rebounds and R.J. Fuqua added 17 points and eight assists to send Oral Roberts to a 93-74 victory over Omaha in a Summit League opener. Sam Kearns finished with 16 points and five assists for the Golden Eagles (5-11), while Jontray Harris scored 12 and Javan White snagged 12 rebounds to go with nine points.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, 12/31/17

News

December 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Some states push efforts to incorporate critical thinking throughout their public school curriculum, as studies show teens are easily duped by fake stories circulating online. Supporters of media literacy programs have been promoting their efforts for years, but they only started gaining traction after the 2016 presidential election. Bills were signed into law in a handful of states last year and will be introduced in several more in 2018.

GARNAVILLO, Iowa (AP) — A group in northeastern Iowa is fundraising to restore a historic clubhouse from 1860 that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Telegraph Herald reports that the Garnavillo Historical Society wants to repair Lodge Hall, which served as community space for fraternal clubs through the end of the 1800s and early 1900s.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources is cancelling hikes at 27 state parks that had been scheduled for New Year’s Day because of frigid temperatures. State Parks Bureau Chief Todd Coffelt said in a statement that the agency is disappointed to cancel the events. But he said the goal is to ensure hikers’ safety. The National Weather Service is warning of hazardous weather conditions as a deep freeze sets in.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is temporarily easing some regulations on propane delivery as cold weather drives demand up. Reynolds signed a proclamation Friday to suspend some restrictions on the hours crews and drivers can work delivering propane. A release from the governor’s office says extreme weather conditions have contributed to low supplies of propane.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, 12/31/18

Weather

December 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today:** WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 6-A.M.; WIND CHILL WARNING 6-A.M. TODAY (12/31) UNTIL NOON TUESDAY (1/2/18). Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. N/NW wind @ 5-15mph. Wind chill values as low as -30.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -24. N/NW wind around 5-10 mph.Wind chill values as low as -40.
New Year’s Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near -4. W/NW wind @ 5-10. Wind chill values as low as -40.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around -19. W/SW wind 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 2 degrees above zero. Our Low this morning was -19. We received 1″ of snow overnight Saturday into early this morning, here at the KJAN studios. That melted into .04″ of liquid value. Last year on this date, the High was 34 and the Low was 14. The All-time record High for this date in Atlantic, was 60, in 1891. The record Low for Dec. 31st in Atlantic was -18 in 1976. We are expected to surpass that during the 24-hour period from 7-a.m. today to 7-a.m. Monday.

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Wind Chill Advisory & Warning remain in effect (12/31/17)

Weather

December 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

355 AM CST Sun Dec 31 2017 – FOR ALL OF IOWA

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM TODAY (SUNDAY)…
A WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TODAY UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY.

* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 20 below zero to 35 below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

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Iowa governor lifts propane regulations during deep freeze

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 30th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is temporarily easing some regulations on propane delivery as cold weather drives demand up.

Reynolds signed a proclamation Friday to suspend some restrictions on the hours crews and drivers can work delivering propane. A release from the governor’s office says extreme weather conditions have contributed to low supplies of propane.

The proclamation expires Wednesday.

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Iowa State edges No. 19 Memphis 21-20 in Liberty Bowl

Sports

December 30th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Allen Lazard tied a Liberty Bowl record with 10 catches and put Iowa State ahead with a remarkable 5-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter Saturday, and the Cyclones beat No. 19 Memphis 21-20 on the Tigers’ home field. Iowa State (8-5) held on to win after losing its first fumble this season just as it appeared on the verge of scoring an insurance touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Lazard ended up with 142 yards receiving in his final college game and was named the Liberty Bowl’s most valuable player. His 10th touchdown catch of the year set Iowa State’s single-season record. His 10 catches matched the highest total in the Liberty Bowl’s 59-game history. Other receivers with 10 catches in a Liberty Bowl were Louisville’s Deion Branch in 2000 and Arkansas’ Bobby Joe Edmonds in 1984.

Iowa State now seeks to go to back-to-back in bowl games, something the Cyclones haven’t done since 2004-05. The Cyclones lose a lot of leadership as they attempt to replace a senior class that includes Lazard and linebacker Joel Lanning, among others. Iowa State begins its 2018 schedule by hosting South Dakota State on Sept. 1.

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Ag group claims 41 million acres of U.S. farmland lost since 1982

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 30th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

New research documents a decline in U.S. farmland over the past 30 years. John Piotti, president of American Farmland Trust, says his organization collected data in partnership with the USDA and the Conservation Science Partnership. And Piotti says farmland is disappearing at an alarming rate.

“Since 1982, 41 million acres — that averages out to about 100 acres every hour,” Piotti says. According to Piotti, this data will help leaders in the ag industry make needed changes to keep farmland in production. Farmers should also be able to improve their bottom line by using state-by-state data that will be released in January.

“It will help farmers make smarter decisions about the future,” Piotti says. “We’re not only going to look at what has happened, so you know for instance as a farmer, if you were in the wave of development that might push you out of farming.” Piotti says the data also dives into the future of agriculture, in light of climate change.

“We’ll have a better sense on how a piece of farm land will fare if precipitation changes or if a number of degree growing days changes,” Piotti says.

(Radio Iowa, w/Thanks to Amie Sites, Brownfield Ag News)

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Iowa State playing Liberty Bowl without Cotton-Moya, Edwards

Sports

December 30th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Iowa State is missing defensive backs Kamari Cotton-Moya and Evrett Edwards for the Liberty Bowl against No. 19 Memphis, today (Saturday).

Iowa State athletic department spokesman Mike Green says Edwards was ineligible for the game and Cotton-Moya was suspended for a violation of team rules. The reason for Edwards’ ineligibility wasn’t specified. Both players are fifth-year seniors, effectively ending their college careers.

Cotton-Moya has recorded 250 career tackles, including 60 this season. He has a team-high three interceptions this season. Edwards has 51 tackles this season.

Their absence hampers an Iowa State defense trying to limit a Memphis team that averages 47.7 points.

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Alarmed by fake news, states push media literacy in schools

News

December 30th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — State lawmakers around the country are pushing schools to put more emphasis on teaching students how to tell fact from fiction online, a skill they say is critical to democracy. Lawmakers have introduced or passed bills calling on public school systems to develop lessons for a form of instruction called “media literacy.”

The effort has been bipartisan but has received little attention despite successful legislation in Washington state, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Mexico. Several more states are expected to consider such bills in the coming year, including Arizona, New York and Hawaii.

Supporters say the misinformation spread during the 2016 presidential campaign has helped their efforts. They want schools to include lessons about how to evaluate and analyze sources of information in civics, language arts, science and other subjects.

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