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IOWA NATIONAL GUARD AIRMAN DROWNS IN GUAM

News

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MANGILAO, Guam (AP) — A member of the Iowa National Guard has drowned while swimming in Guam. The Iowa National Guard said in a news release that 20-year-old Senior Airman Drew Bellairs of Osage was swimming at Marbo Cave in Mangilao, Guam, Saturday when he drowned.

Senior Airman Drew Bellairs

Senior Airman Drew Bellairs

Col. Greg Hapgood said Bellairs and a group of friends were swimming for fun when Bellairs swam into the air pocket of a cave and was not able to get out. His friends retrieved scuba gear to try and help him out of the area, but he was unresponsive when they returned.

Bellairs was serving on temporary duty while assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. He was a student at Iowa State University.

Adair County Sheriff’s Report 7/26/15

News

July 26th, 2015 by Jim Field

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, Sunday released his weekly arrest report. The Sheriff says last Monday, 19-year old Bryana Christine Mulbach, and 21-year old Joshua Anthony Walker, both of Adair, were arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order. Mulbach was given a citation and released on her own recognizance. Walker was released to the custody of Dallas County authorities.

Last Tuesday, 25-year old Johnathon Richard Beaman, of Greenfield, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held in the Adair County Jail on $100 cash bond. On Wednesday, 24-year old Shelly Jo Hartley, of Greenfield, was arrested for Child Endangerment. Her bond was set at $1,000. That same day, 19-year old Matthew Henry Paulsen, of Adair, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. He was then cited and released. And, on Friday, 25-year old Derik James Martin, of Greenfield, was arrested at the Greenfield Casey’s Store for Public Intoxication. He pled guilty to the charge and was sentenced to time served.

Denison man arrested on drug charges

News

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was arrested on drug charges during the late night hours of July 18th. Authorities say the Sheriff’s Dept. K9 “Bayou” alerted to the presence of narcotics during a traffic stop in Denison at around 11-p.m. July 18th. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of Marijuana and Methamphetamine residue. As a result, 39-year old Ross Eugene McCall, of Denison, was arrested and formally charged with Driving While Revoked and Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense. His bond was set at $1,000.

2 people arrested in Crawford County; drugs & cash seized

News

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A search warrant executed Saturday in Crawford County resulted in an arrest and the confiscation of a large amount of methamphetamine and about $10,400 in cash. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reports 35-year old William Matthew Lee Soll, of Dow City was arrested on a felony charge of  Conspiracy to deliver more than 5 grams of Methamphetamines, as well as misdemeanor charges that include Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Domestic Abuse Assault. His bond was set at $100,000.

Also arrested at the scene was 30-year old Amber Lea Nelson, of Denison, who faces a felony Conspiracy to Deliver more than 5 grams of Methamphetamines, charge, and misdemeanor charges that include Possession of Marijuana/2nd Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Her bond was also set at $100,000.

The arrests followed a search conducted at 2047 U Ave Dow City Iowa by deputies with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. Along with the meth and cash, authorities seized Marijuana, a scale, packaging materials and other drug paraphernalia. The case remains is under investigation, and it’s possible that there will be more subjects arrested for their involvement with this case.

Red Oak man arrested following traffic stop Sun. morning

News

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop early this (Sunday) morning, in Montgomery County, resulted in the arrest of the driver of a pickup truck. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Dept. says deputies pulled over a Chevy pickup at around 1:20-a.m. at the intersection of Highway 34 and K Avenue. Following an investigation, 19-year old Benjamin Gene Coddington, of Red Oak, was arrested for OWI/1st Offense and cited for Possession of Alcohol Under Legal Age.

The Iowa State Patrol assisted Montgomery County Deputies in their investigation and in conducting the arrest.

Cass County Fair Schedule – Sunday, July 26th 2015

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

There are just two full days left for you to get out and enjoy the totally free, 2015 Cass County Fair, in Atlantic. Today’s activities include the 7:30-a.m. Swine Show at the Indoor Show Ring, and a Modified Poultry Show at 10-a.m.

The Poultry Show was changed because the State is not allowing any live birds to be exhibited at county fairs due to the threat posed by the Avian Influenza. Exhibitors at the Cass County Fair are getting around that, by bringing pictures of their birds and showing them, just as if they were there live. Participants will also have to explain to the judge how they raised the bird and provide other information, just as if the animal was there with them. In addition, a Quiz Bowl, with general poultry questions, and egg judging, will be featured.

The Commercial Exhibit Building will open as usual, at 10-a.m., the same time there’s an Antique Equipment Demonstration. Other activities today include:

Decorator’s Showcase at the Cass County Community Center (Noon-to 4-pm)
Clover Kids Animal Show in the Outdoor Show Ring, at Noon.
• Today’s Noon Special at the Foodstand is Windsor Chops.
• A Ventriloquist and Hypnotist will be available for your entertainment at the Grandstand, beginning at 1-p.m., 3:30-p.m. and 8-p.m..
Share The Fun activities will be held at the Community Center, beginning at 5:30-p.m., the same time the Cow/Calf Show gets underway in the Outdoor Show Ring.
• At 6-p.m., there’s the Feeder Calf Show in the Outdoor Show Ring.
• At 6:30, check out the Horse Fun Show in the Horse Arena.

Don’t forget to watch Doyle Chainsaw Artistry at 10-a.m., 3-p.m. and 5-p.m.; and, let the kids explore the Kids Barn Activities in the Commercial Building, from 10-am until 5-pm. The Cass County Fair runs through July 28th, with no parking or admission fees. Check out the daily schedule and get more information about the Fair at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/cass And, follow the fair on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theCassCountyFair.

Listen for our live broadcasts every day of the fair from 1-until 7-pm, on AM 1220 and FM 101.1, KJAN.

Martinez outduels Miller, Cardinals beat Braves 1-0

Sports

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pinch-hitter Stephen Piscotty got his first career RBI with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and Carlos Martinez outdueled former teammate Shelby Miller as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Saturday night. The Cardinals won their fifth in a row despite getting just two hits. They lead the majors with a 63-34 record.

Martinez (11-4) made his first post-All-Star break start and allowed six hits in eight innings with six strikeouts and one walk, which was intentional. He worked the last four innings and took the loss in an 18-inning setback to the Mets on Sunday.

Randy Choate got the last two outs for his first save. Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal has gotten two games off after working three in a row. Miller (5-7) allowed a run on two hits in 7 1-3 innings. The right-hander is 0-6 in his last 12 games, the longest winless slump by a Braves starter since Kenshin Kawakami went 14 games between victories in 2010.

 

Iowa Boys State Baseball Tournament Scores from 7/25/15

Sports

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Saturday’s quarterfinals at Principal Park in Des Moines

Class 1A:

North-Linn/Troy Mills 6, Van Buren Community 3

Pleasantville 5, Hawarden/West Sioux 4

Class 1A Semi-finals (Tue.  July 30th)

11-a.m. Mason City/Newman Catholic vs. Martensdale/St. Mary’s

1:30-p.m. North Linn vs. Pleasantville

Trump takes ‘gloves off,’ goes after Walker

News

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to more than 1400 in Oskaloosa Saturday afternoon. Trump greeted a crowd inside the 700-seat high school auditorium and his speech was broadcast into a building next door for the overflow crowd, with still more standing outside unable to get in to either venue.

He spoke for nearly an hour, touching on many of the topics he’s discussed in previous solo stops in Winterset and Des Moines in June. Trump did take on Republican rival Scott Walker, the current front-runner in Iowa polls, saying “He’s the only guy that’s ahead of me. I can’t believe I’m in second place…Folks, would you please put me in first place so I feel better?”

Trump told the audience he had appreciated Walker’s fight in surviving a recall election in Wisconsin, but Trump says a “stupid person” on Walker’s staff made a “horrible statement” about him — and then Trump blasted Walker’s management of Wisconsin. He said “They projected a $1 billion surplus and it turns out to be a deficit of $2.2 billion. The schools are a disaster and they’re fighting like crazy because there’s no money for the school…and he was totally in favor of Common Core. Did you know that?” The crowd cheered Trump’s negative critique of Walker.

Later Trump told reporters Walker hadn’t been that nice to him anyway, saying “One of his people hit me…and I said: ‘Hey, now the glvoes are off…The real truth is that Wisconsin’s it’s a mess right now. It’s a mess, from an economic standpoint.” Trump told reporters there is “no cap” on the amount of his personal fortune that he will spend running for president.

The Trump campaign handed out “Veterans for Trump” signs to the crowd and Brad Nagle, a native of Cherokee, Iowa, who is a former Navy Seal, spoke to the crowd before Trump arrived on stage. Nagle said “Donald Trump loves veterans unlike some others who think . crazies,” Nagle said, to applause. “Donald Trump is someone who talks the talk, but walks the walk. I like that.”

A man in the crowd gave a Marine “oorah” yell in response. Trump later told reporters his well-publicized dust-up with Arizona Senator John McCain over McCain’s “hero” status as a prisoner of war was “over with.”

(Radio Iowa)

NWS Weather forecast for Cass & area Counties, 7/26/15

Weather

July 26th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Early This Morning: Mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Today: Isolated thunderstorms this morning, then becoming mostly Sunny, hot and humid. High in the upper 80s. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Highest heat index readings 100 to 103 in the afternoon. ** Heat Advisory for Monona, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont and Page Counties from 1-until 8-p.m.**

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low in the lower 70s. South wind around 5 mph. Highest heat index readings 100 to 103 through midnight.

Monday: Partly sunny. Hot and humid. High in the upper 80s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings 100 to 102 in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Low in the mid 70s. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings 100 to 102 through midnight.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the lower 90s. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings 100 to 103 in the afternoon.

Wednesday: Partly sunny. Not as warm. High in the lower 80s.