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MAXINE “MICKEY” SCHWARTZ, 98, of Atlantic (Svcs. 10-29-2015)

Obituaries

October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MAXINE “MICKEY” SCHWARTZ, 98, of Atlantic, died Sat., Oct. 24th, at the Heritage House. Memorial services for MAXINE SCHWARTZ will be held Thursday, October 29th at 3:00pm at the Heritage House in Atlantic.  Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be directed to the Heritage House Good Samaritan Fund.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., Oct. 25 2015

News

October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton made a surprise appearance at a Des Moines concert for her campaign headlined by pop singer Katy Perry on Saturday. She and her husband former President Bill Clinton urged Iowans to caucus for her on February 1st. Clinton, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley spoke to Iowa Democrats’ Jefferson-Jackson dinner last night.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential contender Ben Carson is brushing off rival Donald Trump’s criticism of him as a “super low energy” candidate. Carson says he does have a tendency to be “relaxed.” But as a neurosurgeon who operated 18 to 20 hours at a time, he says he takes a backseat to no one when it comes to energy levels. Carson made the comments in an interview taped in Iowa for Sunday’s “Meet the Press” program on NBC.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting outside a Sioux City home that injured two people. The Sioux City Journal reports that the shooting happened near 15th and Isabella streets about 11 p.m. Friday.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A Council Bluffs man has been arrested after police say he threw a large, plastic playhouse at an officer Thursday night. The Daily Nonpareil reports that 34-year-old Joseph Stoddard was arrest early Friday on suspicion of twice violating a no-contact order, second-degree burglary, disorderly contact, interference with official acts and three counts of assaulting an officer. Stoddard remains in the Pottawattamie County Jail on $15,000 bond.

Nat’l. Weather Service forecast for the KJAN listening area, 10/25/15

Weather

October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

242 AM CDT SUN OCT 25 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLEAR…COLDER. SOUTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW AROUND 40. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. LOW IN THE MID 40S.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. HIGH IN THE LOWER 50S.

Iowa Amber Alert has ended

News

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An Amber Alert issued Saturday afternoon in Iowa was cancelled at around 5:45-p.m. Authorities said both 13-year old Paige Johnstone and her alleged abductor, 19-year old Kevin Ramirez have been located in Georgia. Both subjects were found to be safe. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the child and the suspect are in a sexual relationship, even though Ramirez is an adult. He also has a criminal record. Authorities would would not confirm whether Ramirez was in custody or not. Johnstone had been reported missing from Ottumwa at around 8-p.m., Friday.  An Amber Alert was issued for her at around 3:30-p.m, Saturday.

Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez

Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez

Paige Janet Johnstone

Paige Janet Johnstone

Drake needs rally at the end to beat Jacksonville 28-24

Sports

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Andy Rice threw for 267 yards with four touchdowns and Drake defeated Jacksonville 28-24 on Saturday. Rice connected with Andrew Yarwood from 19 yards out with 3:14 left for the game’s final score. Drake (4-4, 3-2 Pioneer Football League) took command early when Rice found Eric Saubert twice for scores_of 13 and 9 yards_to give the Bulldogs a 14-3 lead before the Dolphins scored three straight touchdowns.

Kade Bell hit Brian Burnett from 33 yards just before the half. After the break, Bell found Orlando Thomas on a 10-yarder and Ulysses Bryant ran three yards to give the Dolphins a 24-14 lead. But Rice connected with Saubert again for a 10-yard TD toss with 13:30 left in the game to cut the lead to 24-21. Saubert finished with nine catches and 118 yards.

Bell threw for 235 yards and Bryant ran for 104 for Jacksonville (6-1, 3-1).

Northern Iowa with 10-7 win over South Dakota State

Sports

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Aaron Bailey ran for 169 yards and the game-winning score as Northern Iowa picked up its first conference win on Saturday with a 10-7 victory over South Dakota State. Bailey also had 113 yards passing for the Panthers (3-4, 1-3 Missouri Valley Conference). He outperformed the entire South Dakota State offense with 282 total yards. The Panthers’ defense held the Jackrabbits (5-2, 2-2) to 259 yards.

Bailey’s game-winning 35-yard touchdown run came with the Panthers trailing 7-3 and capped a five-play, 79-yard drive with 6:04 left in the third quarter. Michael Schmadeke kicked a 24-yard field goal late in the second quarter and Northern Iowa was up 3-0 at the break.

But midway through the third quarter, South Dakota State’s Taryn Christion connected with Connor Landberg for a touchdown and a 7-3 lead. Christion finished with 156 yards passing for the Jackrabbits.

Iowa Amber Alert activated

News

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An Amber Alert has been issued following the abduction of 13-year old Paige Janet Johnstone from Ottumwa, Iowa. The abductor, 19-year old Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez, is reported to be driving a yellow 2001 Nissan Frontier with a Florida license plate number ERZB06. The vehicle is believed to be traveling south en route to Fort Pierce, Florida. The child and the suspect are in a sexual relationship even though the suspect is an adult. The suspect also has a criminal record.

Paige Janet Johnstone

Paige Janet Johnstone

Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez

Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez

Paige was last seen at around 8-p.m. Friday, wearing a black hoodie, black jeans and boots. Anyone with information should call 911 immediately.

No. 2 Baylor wins 20th straight at home, 45-27 over Iowa St

Sports

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

WACO, Texas (AP) — Shock Linwood ran for 171 yards with a touchdown, and caught a pass for another score as second-ranked Baylor beat Iowa State 45-27 for its FBS-best 20th consecutive home win while ending another impressive streak Saturday.

On a rainy day along the Brazos River, the Bears (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) were held under 60 points for the first time in six games. The only other NCAA team with five consecutive 60-point games was Oklahoma in 2008.

Corey Coleman had two more touchdown catches, his sixth consecutive game with multiple scores pushing his FBS-leading total to 18. He also surpassed Kendall Wright’s school record for career touchdowns with his 31st.

Coleman had a 36-yard score on Baylor’s opening drive, then had a downfield block that helped quarterback Seth Russell break free on a 37-yard TD run for a quick 14-0 lead. Coleman caught a 12-yarder from Jarrett Stidham in the closing minutes.

Iowa State fell to 2-5, 1-3.

Iowa mother charged with aiding sexual abuse of daughter

News

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A Council Bluffs woman will stand trial on a charge of aiding and abetting the sexual abuse of her young daughter. The Daily Nonpareil reports that 37-year-old Catherine Provancha was arrested on Aug. 26th and charged with third-degree aiding and abetting of sexual abuse. Her trial is set to begin Nov. 17th.

The woman’s former boyfriend has been charge with several felony sex abuse counts. Police say the mother told investigators that she saw the boyfriend sexually abuse her daughter over several years, starting when the girl was younger than 10. The woman told police she witnessed the abuse as many as seven times and never reported it or protected her daughter.

Iowa man accused of throwing plastic playhouse at police

News

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A Council Bluffs man has been arrested after police say he threw a large, plastic playhouse at an officer. The Daily Nonpareil reports that 34-year-old Joseph Stoddard was arrest early Friday on suspicion of twice violating a no-contact order, second-degree burglary, disorderly contact, interference with official acts and three counts of assaulting an officer.

Police say Stoddard was destroying property Thursday night at the house of a 32-year-old woman he had been charged with burglarizing on Sept. 21st. Police say when officers arrived, Stoddard would not allow them inside, then threw the playhouse at an officer as he tried to escape. The officer was not injured.

Stoddard was eventually stunned with a Taser. He remains in the Pottawattamie County Jail on $15,000 bond.