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Superintendent drops suspension appeal in deal for contract

News

June 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

TREYNOR, Iowa (AP) – A western Iowa schools superintendent has agreed to drop the appeal of his 30-day state license suspension in exchange for a renewed contract from the school board. The Daily Nonpareil reports that the Treynor Community School District board last week extended Kevin Elwood’s contract for the next school year but gave him no raise. In return he dropped his appeal.

On Aug. 7 the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners suspended Elwood’s license, saying he should not have let his son work unsupervised as a custodian for the district after the son was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct. Elwood was accused of two violations of Iowa code.

In September 2013 Elwood’s son, Kreighton Elwood, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and one of false imprisonment.

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Heartbeat Today 6-7-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 7th, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County ISU Extension Program Director and master gardener Kate Olson about the master gardener webinar series and the summer bus trip.

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MARJORIE BENTLEY, 93, of Carson (Svcs. 6/10/16)

Obituaries

June 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

MARJORIE BENTLEY, 93, of Carson, died Monday, June 6th, at Mercy Hospital, in Council Bluffs. Funeral services for MARJORIE BENTLEY will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, June 10th, at the Macedonia United Methodist Church. Rieken- Vieth Funeral Home, in Oakland has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Macedonia UMC from 5-until 7-pm Thursday, June 9th.

MARJORIE BENTLEY is survived by:

Her daughters – Marilyn Mickey and Marlene Richardson.

Her son Bruce (Ruby) Bentley.

13 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

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Fired Iowa patrol sergeant says he was addicted to opioids

News

June 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa State Patrol supervisor fired for misconduct is blaming his actions on an addiction to powerful painkillers. Sgt. Michael Haugen wrote in a letter released late Monday that he became addicted to opioids after battling medical conditions in recent years. He says his addiction “negatively impacted my family, friends, co-workers and others” and that he’s taking responsibility.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety moved to fire Haugen last month for misconduct that it has refused to explain. Haugen declined to appeal his termination by Monday’s deadline, instead submitting the letter resigning his position with the patrol in Mason City. He says he needs to “focus on my health and family.”

Haugen rear-ended another car in March in his state vehicle, but the patrol’s investigation blamed the front driver.

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Office of Senator Joni Ernst Accepting Fall Internship Applications

News

June 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that her office is seeking Iowa college students and recent graduates for internship opportunities in her Washington, D.C. and state offices during the upcoming fall semester. Applications are due on August 1st and can be found on Senator Ernst’s website here.

“I encourage young Iowans who are passionate about public service to consider applying for an internship in our Iowa or Washington, D.C. offices,” said Senator Ernst. “Internships are a great opportunity for students to serve Iowans through constituent outreach and services, public policy, and communications.”

Interns will have the opportunity to experience a wide-range of responsibilities. In the Iowa offices, interns will assist constituents and attend local events. In the Washington, D.C. office, interns will learn about the legislative process, give tours of the U.S. Capitol and help with constituent services.

Internship applications are available here. Applications can be submitted to Ernst_Internships@Ernst.Senate.Gov. For student/parent questions, please contact Tyler Brown at Tyler_Brown@Ernst.Senate.Gov by early August. All media inquiries should be directed to Press@Ernst.Senate.Gov.

Senator Ernst was elected as the first woman to serve in federal elected office from the State of Iowa and also became the first female combat veteran elected to serve in the United States Senate. In Washington, Senator Ernst serves on four Senate committees of importance to Iowans: Armed Services; Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 6/7/2016

News, Podcasts

June 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Sharon Hoffmann joins the Trojan Softball Hall of Fame

Sports

June 7th, 2016 by admin

Sharon Hoffmann-Witmer was inducted into the Atlantic Trojan Softball Hall of Fame at a Ceremony monday night before the Atlantic-Kuemper Catholic game. Hoffman-Witmer joins Joel Simms and Joey Schope in the Hall as the 2016 inductee into the Trojan Softball Hall of Fame. Trojan (then Trojann) shortstop Sharon Hoffmann used her speed from the left side of the plate to become the all-time leading Trojan single season hitter with a .537 batting average in 1979.  She also added season batting averages of .476 (’81) and .435 (’80) bringing her career varsity batting average to a hefty .495.  In recognition of her success, Sharon was selected to the Hawkeye 8 All-Conference Team three times (’79, ’80 and ’81) and was an All-State Softball (5th team) selection in 1981.  Sharon also participated in volleyball, basketball and track while at AHS.

Sharon and her husband Gary Witmer, both Atlantic residents, presently reside in Grand Island, Nebraska where Sharon is the Activities/Athletic Secretary at Grand Island Central Catholic School.  The Witmer’s have four children, Aaron, Alex, Austin and Audra and two grandchildren.  Sharon remains active in softball as the coach of the 14U Grand Island Elite softball team.

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Girls State Soccer Pairing Set

Sports

June 7th, 2016 by admin

The Girls State Soccer Tournament Pairings have been set with the completion of Regional Finals on Monday night.  Click here to see the full brackets for Class 1A, 2A, and 3A.  The State Tournament is played June 9th-11th at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines.

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Girls Regional Soccer Finals

Sports

June 7th, 2016 by admin

Class 1A

Tri-Center 2, Underwood 1
St. Albert 3, Unity Christian 1
Columbus Catholic 3, Hudson 1Iowa City Regina 2, Holy Trinity Catholic 0
Gilbert 3, North Polk 1
Nevada 10, Ballard 0

Class 2A

Lewis Central 9, Perry 0
ADM/Van Meter 2, Norwalk 1 (OT)
North Scott 2, Cedar Rapids Xavier 1
Waverly-Shell Rock 5, Independence 0
Pella 4, Burlington Notre Dame 0
Newton 1, Clear Creek-Amana 0

Class 3A

Ankeny Centennial 4, Dowling Catholic 0
Cedar Rapids Kennedy 1, Iowa City High 0
Pleasant Valley 3, Linn-Mar 2
West Des Moines Valley 2, Johnston 1 (PK’s 12-11)Waukee 2, Ames 0

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Grape Salad (6-7-2016)

Mom's Tips

June 7th, 2016 by Jim Field

  • Red & green seedless grapes (rinsed & dried)

Beat together until fluffy:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese (I use whipped)
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar (I use 1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Add to grapes and place in dish.  Top with:

  • 1 cup brown sugar (I use 1/2 cup)
  • chopped pecans (optional)

Do not stir.  Chill 2 hours before serving.

(Sandi Ryan)

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