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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(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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Iowa ‘Field of Dreams’ movie site to hold Father’s Day event

News, Sports

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa site where much of blockbuster 1989 movie site “Field of Dreams” was shot will host a free event celebrating dads during Father’s Day weekend. The Telegraph Herald reports that the “Field of Dreams” movie site in Dyersville is inviting families to play catch, eat food and enjoy music beginning at 3 p.m. June 17. The premier of the documentary, “Father’s Day,” will be held at 8 p.m.

A question-and-answer session with “Father’s Day” filmmaker Sean Pamphilon is set after the screening. And a free showing of “Field of Dreams” will follow.

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Hy-Vee grocery says 1M pounds of ‘ugly’ produce sold

News

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa-based grocery Hy-Vee has saved 1 million pounds of produce from landfills with its Misfits produce program since January. Television station KCRG reports that for the past four months, Hy-Vee has been selling “ugly” produce at a lower cost to customers.

“Ugly” produce are fruits and vegetables that would normally go unsold due to minor cosmetic anomalies that do not pass the industry’s size and shape standards. The produce is sold on average at a 30 percent discount and is based on what is seasonably available.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 6/10/2017

Podcasts, Sports

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 6/10/2017

News, Podcasts

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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State soccer results from 6/9/17

Sports

June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Friday, June 9

Class 2A Semifinals

Lewis Central 4,  ADM 1

Union 4, North Scott 3

Saturday, June 10

Class 2A Championship 

1:30 p.m. – Field 9 – Lewis Central (18-3) vs. Union (19-2)

Friday, June 9

Class 3A Semifinals

West Des Moines Valley 1,  Ankeny Centennial 0

Ames 2, Iowa City West 1

Saturday, June 10

Class 3A Championship

4:00 p.m. – Field 9 – West Des Moines Valley (16-3) vs. Ames (16-3)

Friday, June 9

Class 1A Semifinals

Davenport Assumption 2,  Nevada 0

Center Point-Urbana 1, North Polk 0

Saturday, June 10

Class 1A State Championship –

11:00 a.m. – Field 9 – Davenport Assumption (18-2) vs. Center Point-Urbana (17-4)

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