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Iowa early News Headlines: Sat., 9/12/15

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September 12th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in western Iowa say a Nebraska man was killed after he became trapped under a vehicle he was repairing. Council Bluffs police say the man was working on the suspension system of a volunteer fire department ambulance Friday morning at a truck repair shop. Officials say the system failed for unknown reasons and the man became trapped. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are trying to identify a woman found dead near an intersection in Cedar Rapids. Police say the woman was found early Friday. Her body is being sent to a medical examiner to determine the cause of death. Police say they don’t believe there’s any risk to the public.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Two brothers who own companies that distribute and certify halal food products have pleaded guilty to federal charges. Midamar Corporation president Jalel Aossey pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to commit fraud. He admitted that labels on meat products and documents exported to Malaysia and Indonesia were falsified. His brother, Yahya Aossey, pleaded guilty to selling misbranded meat products.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa says a sorority has been temporarily suspended after an online video showed members performing a song that references binge drinking. University officials say the Delta Epsilon chapter of the Alpha Phi sorority received a notice Friday informing the group of the suspension. The chapter won’t be able to hold organized events until a judicial board reviews the case.

Who’s Gonna Win?- Week 3 -09/11/2015

Podcasts, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

September 11th, 2015 by admin

8 area High School Football Games picked by Chris Parks, Jim Field, Matt Mullenix, and Doug Leonard.

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Trojan Preview 09-11-2015

Podcasts, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

September 11th, 2015 by admin

Chris Parks’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Eric Waldstein as his team prepares for a Week 3 matchup with Glenwood.

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High School Football Scores- Week 3- 09/11/2015

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September 11th, 2015 by admin

2015 High School Football Scores
Week 3 – September 11

Class 3-A, District 8
Glenwood 56, Atlantic 6
Harlan 38, Lewis Central 21
Creston 34, Winterset 12
Dallas Center-Grimes 35, ADM 7

Class 2-A, District 8
Shenandoah 14, Red Oak 13
A-H-S-T-W 41, Clarinda 14
Kuemper Catholic 52, West Central Valley 14
Southeast Valley 27, East Sac County 26

Class 1-A, District 1
IKM-Manning 21, Treynor 7
OA-BCIG 51, West Monona 8
Underwood 34, Missouri Valley 13

Class 1-A, District 8

Panorama 35, Southwest Valley 0
Central Decatur 22, Des Moines Christian 19
Interstate-35 8, Woodward-Granger 2
Van Meter 40, Ogden 0

Class A, District 1
Logan-Magnolia 35, St. Albert 7
Maple Valley 41, Tri-Center 24
Audubon 60, Griswold 22
Westwood 44, Riverside 0

Class A, District 8
Mount Ayr 41, Clarinda Academy 0
Bedford 55, Southeast Warren 12
Pleasantville 61, Martensdale-St. Marys 0
Earlham 56, Nodaway Valley 8

8-Man, District 1
Exira/EHK 55, River Valley 0
Newell-Fonda 49, Boyer Valley 8
Ar-We-Va 55, West Harrison 20
Kingsley-Pierson (Winner by Forfeit) over Woodbine

8-Man, District 7
Charter Oak-Ute 60, Adair-Casey 44 (Played Thursday, Sept. 10th)
Coon Rapids-Bayard 79, Guthrie Center 20
Glidden-Ralston 61, Grand View Christian 0
East Union 28, Murray 8

8-Man, District 8
Fremont-Mills 48, Sidney 0
Stanton 40, CAM 3
Lenox 70, Essex 0
East Mills 44, Nishnabotna 13

(Updated) Council Bluffs workplace death investigation

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September 11th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department have released the name of a man who died during a workplace accident Friday morning. Sgt. Jason Bailey says the victim was 32-year old Andy Stroud, of Omaha. Stroud died after being trapped in the wheel well of a vehicle at 275 Truck Service, located at 805 32nd Avenue, in Council Bluffs. The accident happened at around 9:15-a.m., Friday. Stroud had worked for the business for three-years.

By the time rescue crews’ arrival, Stroud had been removed from under the vehicle by his co-workers. The man was declared dead at the scene. An initial investigation determined Stroud was working on the suspension system of a volunteer fire dept ambulance. While looking for a leak in the system, he was between the wheel and the body of the ambulance. The suspension system failed at some point for unknown reasons, trapping the man.

The incident remains under investigation.

USDA: Iowa has record soybean crop, tie with 2009 corn crop

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 11th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest estimates show Iowa is on track for record soybean production and will tie the largest corn crop ever. The monthly crop production report released Friday says Iowa farmers are growing an estimated 2.41 billion bushels of corn, which ties the 2009 crop for the highest on record.

The average yield is expected at 181 bushels per acre which ties 2004 and 2009 as highest on record. Iowa farmers are expected to bring in 526 million bushels of soybeans, exceeding the 2005 record by 1 million bushels.

Soybean yield is estimated at 53 bushels per acre, a half-bushel per acre higher than the 2005 record. Iowa farmers are expected to harvest 13.3 million acres of corn for grain and 9.92 million acres of soybeans.

Former Iowa star Roy Marble dies after battling cancer at 48

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September 11th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Former Iowa basketball star Roy Marble, the school’s all-time leading scorer, has died. Iowa spokesman Matt Weitzel confirmed Marble’s death to The Associated Press on Friday. Marble, who had battled cancer in recent years, was 48. Marble played for the Hawkeyes from 1986-89, scoring 2,116 points. He led Iowa to the NCAA Tournament four times, including an Elite Eight appearance in 1987.

Marble was drafted 23rd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 1989 but played just 29 games in the NBA. Marble’s son, Roy Devyn Marble, earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2014. He played for the Orlando Magic last season. Marble is the second high-profile Iowa athlete to die this week. Former football star Tyler Sash, 27, was found dead in his home in Oskaloosa, Iowa on Tuesday.

High School Football Tonight on KJAN!

CAM Cougar Channel, Sports

September 11th, 2015 by admin

Join us tonight for more 2015 High School Football coverage.   We’ll head to Griswold as the Griswold Tigers play host to the Audubon Wheelers in Class A football.  Our weekly high school pick ’em show Who’s Gonna Win? will air at 6:00pm. Then it’s the Dvorak Tire & Service Pregame Show at 6:30pm. And KJAN’s game of the week kicks off at 7:00pm.  Listen in on AM 1220 FM 101.1, online at kjan.com or on the KJAN mobile app.  You can also catch a live video stream of the game on KJANTV.  Just go to the TV page and click play on the video player near kickoff.  Chris Parks and Seth Christensen will bring you coverage tonight and all season long on KJAN!

High School Football Schedule- Week 3- 09/11/2015

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September 11th, 2015 by admin

2015 High School Football Schedule
Week 3 – September 11

Class 3-A, District 8
Glenwood @ Atlantic
Harlan @ Lewis Central
Creston @ Winterset
ADM @ Dallas Center-Grimes

Class 2-A, District 8
Shenandoah @ Red Oak
A-H-S-T-W @ Clarinda
Kuemper Catholic @ West Central Valley
East Sac County @ Southeast Valley

Class 1-A, District 1
IKM-Manning @ Treynor
OA-BCIG @ West Monona
Missouri Valley @ Underwood

Class A, District 1
Logan-Magnolia @ St. Albert
Maple Valley @ Tri-Center
Audubon @ Griswold
Westwood @ Riverside

Class A, District 8
Mount Ayr @ Clarinda Academy
Bedford @ Southeast Warren
Martensdale-St. Marys @ Pleasantville
Nodaway Valley @ Earlham

8-Man, District 1
River Valley @ Exira/EHK
Boyer Valley @ Newell-Fonda
Ar-We-Va @ West Harrison
Kingsley-Pierson @ Woodbine
8-Man, District 7
Charter Oak-Ute 60, Adair-Casey 44 (Played Thursday, Sept. 10th)
Guthrie Center @ Coon Rapids-Bayard
Ankeny Christian @ Glidden-Ralston
East Union @ Murray

8-Man, District 8
Fremont-Mills @ Sidney
CAM @ Stanton
Lenox @ Essex
East Mills @ Nishnabotna

Industrial accident claims a life in Council Bluffs

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September 11th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Council Bluffs say a man working on an ambulance’s air suspension system died this (Friday) morning, when the wheel well of the vehicle collapsed, trapping the victim beneath the vehicle. Police told the Daily NonPareil the accident happened at 275 Trucking Service at 805 32nd Avenue, at around 9:15-a.m.

The victim was trying to figure out the cause of an air leak in the suspension system, when the accident occurred. His Coworkers called 9-1-1 after finding the man and pulling him from beneath the vehicle.

The mans’ name was being withheld pending notification of family. The accident remains under investigation.