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Villisca man arrested Fri. night

News

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County say a man wanted on a Page County warrant for Violation of Probation, was apprehended Friday night, in Villisca. 39-year old Scott Jason William McCollum, of Villisca, was arrested at around 11-p.m. and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held on $2,000 bond.

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NE man arrested on drug charge in Adams County

News

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man from Nebraska was arrested on a drug charge following a traffic stop Friday night, in Adams County. Sheriff’s officials say 21-year old Aaron Raoul Mills, of Omaha, was pulled over for speeding at around 9-p.m. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A small amount of marijuana was subsequently seized. Mills was being held in the Adams County Jail on $1,000 bond.

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KJAN listening area weather forecast: Sat., 7/25/15

Weather

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

400 AM CDT SAT JUL 25 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…PERIODS OF THUNDERSTORMS. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 100 PERCENT.

TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MID MORNING…THEN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON. THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. EAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW AROUND 70. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SUNDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HOT AND HUMID. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS AROUND 100 IN THE AFTERNOON.

SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS AROUND 100 THROUGH MIDNIGHT.

MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S.

 

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Motorcycles collide on I-80 Friday evening, 2 IL men hurt

News

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Two men from Illinois were injured when their motorcycles collided as they were riding westbound on Interstate 80 Friday, in Pottawattamie County. The Omaha World-Herald reports the men were among a group of six motorcyclists riding together, when one of the cycles hit the rear of another cycle, as that machine had begun to slow down. The accident happened at around 6:45 p.m.

The Iowa State Patrol says 63-year old David Schoth, of Chapin, Illinois, was thrown to the roadway when his 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle was hit. He was taken by helicopter to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. The patrol did not describe his injuries or release his condition. The condition of the other injured man, 61-year old William Ott,  of Middelton, Illinois, was also not clear. He crashed his 2013 Harley Davidson trike into a ditch after the collision.

 

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C.Bluffs woman suffers critical injuries in NE crash

News

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A 25-year-old woman from Council Bluffs was critically injured early Friday in a one-vehicle rollover accident near North 108th and Blondo Streets in Omaha. The Daily NonPareil reports Kyleigh Parrish, who was taken to Nebraska Medical Center, suffered life-threatening head injuries in the 2:30 a.m. crash four blocks south of Blondo at Charles Street.

The police investigation determined a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by Parrish was southbound on 108th at a high rate of speed as it approached the Charles Street intersection. Just before Charles Street, police said, the pickup crossed into the northbound lane of 108th Street, left the roadway on the east side and struck a wooden power pole. After hitting the power pole, the pickup rolled several times and Parrish was ejected from the truck.

Reports to Douglas County emergency 911 dispatchers indicated that Parrish was thrown about 10 to 15 feet from her vehicle when it rolled. Police said a tire that was ripped off Parrish’s truck after it struck the power pole hit a Dodge pickup truck that was following her Chevy.

Authorities said speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.

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New audio tours available for Iowa State Fairgoers

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Guided tours around the state fairgrounds will be available when the 2015 State Fair begins August 13th. Museums often offer audio tours and now anyone with a smart phone will be able to plug into one of four different audio tours of the Iowa State Fair. “Everyone has their favorites that they visit at the Iowa State Fair and we are challenging people in 2015 to take a tour and find a new path,” says Mindy Williamson, the marketing director for the State Fair.

Each tour has six stops. One is all about the animals on the fairgrounds. Another is a tour for “foodies” who want to sample some of the fair’s gastronomic offerings. “And then we have a special one called ‘Nooks and Crannies’ which are little-known places on our fairgrounds,” Williamson says, “some places for you to stop and see.” The fourth tour highlights the free entertainment available during the fair.

The State Fair has been held at its current location in Des Moines since 1886. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

(Radio Iowa)

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Iowa Boys State Baseball Tournament Scores

Sports

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Friday’s quarterfinals at Principal Park in Des Moines

Class 1A:
#1 seed Newman Catholic 14, #8 seed Gladbrook-Reinbeck 4
#4 seed Martensdale-St. Marys 8, #5 seed Coon Rapids-Bayard 1

Today’s Quarterfinals (7/25)
5 p.m. — #3 seed Pleasantville (33-3) vs. #6 seed West Sioux (25-4)
7:30 p.m. — #2 seed Van Buren (29-0) vs. #7 seed North Linn (34-10)

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Iowa Girls State Softball: 2015 All-Tournament Teams

Sports

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

CLASS 5A: Taylor Hulsing, Waukee; Haylee Towers, Johnston; Morgan Nealey, Waukee; Brooke Sandstoe, Johnston; Mandi Roemmich, West Des Moines Valley; Kennedy Dighton, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Haley Heinen, West Des Moines Valley; Allison Folin, Bettendorf; Skyler Shellmyer, Urbandale; Brooke Wilmes, Johnston….Sarah Schaefer, Waukee (captain)

CLASS 4A: Lexi Rosa, Dallas Center-Grimes; Briley Tryon, Winterset; Alli O’Brien, Dallas Center-Grimes; Danny Barker, Winterset; Kenady Waugh, Fairfield; Josie Sickels, Creston; Sara Tallman, Pella; Haylee LaMasters, Creston; Paige Linthicum, Dallas Center-Grimes; Macy Johnson, Winterset …Rachel Lowary, Dallas Center-Grimes (captain)

CLASS 3A: Ali Herdliska, Solon; Lea Brunssen, Benton; Sydney Lawson, Solon; Shelby Hulsebus, Benton; Libby Ryan, Mount Vernon; Marissa Promes, Greene County; Olivia Brecht, Center Point-Urbana; Amber Fiser, Benton; Emily Ira, Solon; Alyssa Wiebel Benton…Taylor Nearad, Solon (Captain)

CLASS 2A: Lynsey Dolphin, Cascade; Madison Scott, Iowa City Regina;Laura Kremer, Cascade; Lauren Clapp, Iowa City Regina; Amanda Lansman, Fort Dodge St. Edmond; Jasmine Lawson, Durant; Hannah Ausenhus, Central Springs; Andrea Nulle, IKM-Manning; Kennedy Brown, Iowa City Regina; Lisa Tucker, Cascade…Sarah Lehman, Iowa City Regina (Captain)

CLASS 1A: Kylan Straight, Logan-Magnolia; Maddie Deters, AGWSR; Megan Wilson, Logan-Magnolia; Morgan Kappel, AGWSR; Morgan Christner, New London; Madison Rasmussen, Lynnville-Sully; Breanna Mettler, New London; Makenna Thomas, River Valley; Abby Straight, Logan-Magnolia…Ashley Sicard, AGWSR (captain)

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State Softball Tournament Results: Friday, July 24

Sports

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Class 1A: 3rd Place – New London 4, River Valley 0
Class 1A State Championship: AGWSR 12, Logan-Magnolia 0 (3 innings)

Class 2A: 3rd Place – Fort Dodge St. Edmond 5, IKM-Manning 1
Class 2A State Championship: Iowa City Regina 2, Cascade 0

Class 3A: 3rd Place – Greene County 7, Center Point-Urbana 6
Class 3A State Championship: Solon 3, Benton Community 1

Class 4A: 3rd Place – Creston 9, Pella 0
Class 4A State Championship: Dallas Center-Grimes 5, Winterset 2

Class 5A: 3rd Place – West Des Moines Valley 6, Cedar Rapids Jefferson 5
Class 5A State Championship: Waukee 6, Johnston 4

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Grichuk, Cooney lead Cardinals over Braves 4-2

Sports

July 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Randal Grichuk homered and rookie Tim Cooney threw seven solid innings to earn his first major league win, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. St. Louis improved to 6-1 since the All-Star break and pushed its home record to an MLB-best 35-12. Meanwhile, the Braves have lost their last six road games.

Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the second inning for the second night in row. His 11th of the season came off rookie Manny Banuelos (1-2), who gave up six hits and four earned runs in five-plus innings. Cooney (1-0) gave up five hits and two earned runs in an efficient 74-pitch stint. He struck out five and did not walk a batter.

Kevin Siegrist retired the Braves in the ninth for his fifth save. He struck out Jonny Gomes with two on to end the game.

 

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