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WANDA PETERSEN, 88, of Sioux Center (Svcs. 8/3/19)

Obituaries

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

WANDA PETERSEN, 88, of Sioux Center, died Saturday, July 27th, at the Royale Meadows Health Center, in Sioux Center. Funeral services for WANDA PETERSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3rd, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Aug. 2nd, from 5-until 7-p.m.; Visitation will resume Saturday, from 9:30-a.m. until the time of service, at  the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery at Elk Horn.

WANDA PETERSEN is survived by:

Her sons – Sheldon Petersen, of Leesburg, Virginia, & Curtis Petersen of Sioux Center.

Her daughter – Beth Brower, of Torrington, CT.

7 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren.

Police say shooting that injured woman was accidental

News

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Police in northeastern Iowa say a Waterloo woman wounded in an accidental shooting is expected to recover. The Courier reports that the woman was taken to a hospital following the shooting Thursday night.

Police say first responders were called to a home around 10:15 p.m. Thursday and found the woman with a single gunshot wound to the torso. Officials say she underwent surgery for her injuries.

Officers say a man at the house was handling a handgun when it accidentally fired.

Christopher Bell wins Xfinity pole in Iowa

Sports

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Christopher Bell will start from the pole for today’s (Saturday’s) NASCAR Xfinity race in Iowa after finishing first in qualifying. Bell, who posted a top speed of 132.855 MPH in his No. 20 Toyota, won a pole for the fourth time this season. Bell will be seeking his sixth win of the season later today on Iowa’s short track.

Chase Briscoe will join Bell on the front row. Brandon Jones and Riley Herbst will start third and fourth, and Justin Allgaier was fifth fastest in qualifying. Series points leader Tyler Reddick will start 11th.

2019 Governor’s Charity Steer Show set for August 10

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The 2019 Governor’s Charity Steer Show will mark the 37th consecutive year the beef industry has raised funds to help families who utilize the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. This year, the show ring competition takes place Saturday, Aug. 10, at 4:00 p.m., in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion at the Iowa State Fair. Celebrities will lead 25 steers around the ring, vying for the championship designation, showmanship honors, and the People’s Choice award. Immediately following the competition, the steers will be sold at auction with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Both the show ring event and the auction are open to the general public.

Since the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association began the Governor’s Charity Steer Show in 1983, the effort has raised more than $3.5 million for the Des Moines, Iowa City and Sioux City Ronald McDonald House Charities. The houses provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children being treated in area hospitals and have served nearly 47,000 families.

Each of the 25 steers are owned by Iowa youth who have cared for the animals and participated in other shows with them. The youth prepare the animals for the show and assist a celebrity in the show ring. Sponsors reimburse the youth for the cost of the animal and choose the celebrity. Youth participating in the 2019 Governor’s Charity Steer Show will also learn additional information about the beef industry on Thursday, and volunteer some time with the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Des Moines on Friday, Aug. 9th.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/27/19

News, Podcasts

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/27/19

Podcasts, Sports

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 7/27/2019

News, Podcasts

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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3 injured in eastern IA crash Friday afternoon

News

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Three people from Clinton (in eastern Iowa), were injured during a single-vehicle accident at around 1:35-p.m. Friday. The Iowa State Patrol says a 2000 Pontiac Montana van driven by a 27-year old from Clinton, was westbound on 292nd Street, when the driver lost control. When the van entered the south shoulder, the driver over-corrected, causing the vehicle to rollover before landing on its passenger side in the westbound lanes. The driver and his two passengers, one of whom is 24 and who was not wearing a seat belt, were injured and transported to Genesis East Hospital, by DeWitt Ambulance. The names of the injured during being withheld by authorities, pending an investigation. The driver and the other passenger were wearing their seat belts, according to the Patrol.

Ottumwa man dies in SE IA crash

News

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A single-vehicle accident in southeast Iowa’s Van Buren County has claimed the life of an Ottumwa man. The Iowa State Patrol reports 55-year old Michael Dewayne Lawson was driving a 2015 Chevy northbound on County Road V-56 at around 11:30-p.m., Friday, when he ran the stop sign at the intersection of V-56 and J-40. His vehicle crossed through the intersection and entered the north ditch, striking the embankment. Lawson, who was not wearing a seat belt, died from his injuries at the scene.

Counting turkeys

Ag/Outdoor

July 27th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual turkey population estimates in July and August.  Participation is easy – just note the date and county in which the turkey was seen, if it was an adult female or adult male – males have beards on their breast – and whether there were young poults (baby turkeys). There is a link to an online survey and survey card at http://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Turkey-Hunting for those willing to help.

The DNR has mailed survey cards to select turkey hunters who are asked to provide the date and county in which the turkey was seen. If you did not receive a survey card, you are still encouraged to report turkey sightings using the Iowa DNR webpage link. An excellent video of hen turkeys with poults can be viewed on the Iowa DNR’s Facebook page.

Annual population surveys conducted by the DNR are an important component of the species management plans, which includes providing hunting opportunities. All participation is appreciated.