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Vehicle removed from the Mississippi River part of a 1990 missing persons case

News

October 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa — A vehicle fished out of the Mississippi River on Iowa’s eastern border turned out to be related to a decades-old cold case. On October 12th, 2023 the Dubuque Police Department was notified that employees from Newt Marine Services, while conducting dredge operations in the Mississippi River near the Hawthorne Boat Ramp, located a submerged vehicle. The vehicle they pulled out was identified as a 1981 Mercury Zephyr belonging to Paul Joseph Knockel, a man who was reported missing in Dubuque on Nov. 25, 1990.

Knockel was 53 at the time he was reported missing by family, and his case has remained open since then. No human remains were located while investigators processed the vehicle.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Investigator Corporal Clark Egdorf at 563-589-4430 or Cegdorf@cityofdubuque.org. Anonymous tips can be submitted online via the Dubuque Police Department’s Official Page: www.cityofdubuque.org/209/Police or by calling Dubuque/Jo Daviess Crime Stoppers at (800)747-0117.

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Iowa Native Payton Sandfort Named to Small Forward of the Year Watch List

Sports

October 27th, 2023 by admin

(Iowa City, IA) – The University of Iowa may be known for its women’s basketball achievements so far, but we cannot forget about the men’s side of the floor. Payton Sandfort has been named to the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Preseason Watch List. Stanford is one of three student-athletes from the Big Ten on the list.

The Iowa native is one of twenty players announced in the selection for the watch list this season. The list will be narrowed down in January to 10 players, and to five in February.

Last season, Sandfort averaged 10.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. He also had 59 three-point field goals during the season which are the second-most for the Hawkeyes.

The Hawkeyes begin their season on October 30th in an exhibition game against Quincy. They begin their regular season on November 7th versus North Dakota.

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Critics say Summit carbon pipeline would be a drain on Iowa’s water supply

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Opponents of proposed carbon pipelines in Iowa say the projects will be too much of a drain on Iowa’s water resources. Jan Norris of Red Oak is one of several people who read a joint statement during a public hearing this week. “As it turns out, Summit Carbon Solutions not only wants to take our land, they want our water,” Norris said.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has already granted Summit a permit to withdraw up to 55 million gallons of water each year from a new well near an ethanol plant in Chickasaw County. The agency is considering another application from Summit for the use of nearly 28 million gallons of water each year from a new well in Wright County, near an ethanol plant in Goldfield. Julie Glade’s farm is about 17 miles from Goldfield.

“We know these waters are life. They belong to all of us in Iowa,” Glade said. “…Please deny Summit’s Goldfield withdrawal request.” Representative Mark Thompson, a Republican, represents Wright, Humboldt and Hancock Counties in the Iowa House. “The water shortage is about as obvious as the nose on your face. We live near Belmond, near a lake. The lake has receded about 150 feet from the natural shoreline,” Thompson said. “…I also would encourage this permit to be denied.”

Proposed Summit Pipeline

The carbon capture process generates heat. Water is used to cool the carbon so it can be compressed, liquefied and shipped through a pipeline. Marjory Swan, a Wright County farmer, says Iowa’s water resources are not unlimited and shouldn’t be used for the project. “We are very well aware of the drought conditions Iowa and her neighbor states have been suffering through recently — 2.9 million residents of our state are currently living in areas of drought,” Swam says.

Others who testified at this week’s hearing asked state officials to consider how much water Summit would need for its entire project, not just for each of the ethanol plants that would connect to the pipeline.

Kathleen Hunt of Eldora owns land in Hardin County that’s along the proposed Summit route and she says Summit’s water use would be unprecedented. “It is incumbent upon the DNR to go about their work carefully and with scientified precision,” she said, “because the public wealth of Iowa is at stake.”

Summit has said it’s project is crucial to the survival of the ethanol industry as consumer demand for carbon-free fuel will grow. Three years ago the Iowa Department of Natural Resources rejected a different company’s plan to withdraw two BILLION gallons of water from a northeast Iowa aquifer every year and sell it to communities in the west that are running out of water.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Friday, Oct. 27, 2023

Weather

October 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Early this morning: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a north northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Today: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 37 by 10am. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 8 to 10 mph. **FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT**
Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 71 The Low was 38. Rainfall in Atlantic amounted to .14″. Last year on this date (Oct. 27), the High in Atlantic was 59 and the Low was 28. The All-Time Record High was 87 in 1922. The Record Low was 9 in 1997. Sunrise is 7:46. Sunset is 6:22.

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Freeze Warning in effect tonight through late Saturday morning

Weather

October 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

National Weather Service Des Moines IA
305 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2023

…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures from 27 to 31 degrees.

* WHERE…Much of Central and Southern Iowa.

* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.

Freeze Warning for counties shaded in purple.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…This will likely bring an end to the growing season for the rest of central Iowa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

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West Bend-Mallard relying on Work Ethic to compete with CAM

Sports

October 26th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

The (7-2) West Bend-Mallard Wolverines face the undefeated CAM Cougars Friday night in the second round of 8 player playoffs. The road for West-Bend Mallard has seen a few stumbles losing to Bishop Garrigan 36-31 and Remsen St. Marys 34-18. Since those two losses, the Wolverines have been on a six-game winning streak. Their last content was a well-earned 64-26 victory over Riceville. One of the major keys for West Bend-Mallard’s success is the toughness instilled in all of the players from Head Coach Tony Wirtz.

Another key component which has tremendously helped the Wolverines score through their opponents is the athleticism of senior quarterback Landon Montag. Montag in the pocket plays well going for 38-75, 792 yards, 11 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. His legs on the other hand are deadly considering he’s had 163 carries, 1346 rushing yards, 8.3 yards per carry, and 26 touchdowns. Coach Wirtz takes pride in his quarterbacks’ approach to the game.

Still having such a versatile quarterback is not a big enough reason for Coach Wirtz to take this matchup lightly. CAM has continually dominated teams, only allowing one opponent to score at least 20 points all year. The Cougar defense has forced over 30 turnovers and remains quick with every snap. The pose a tough challenge to this Wolverines team and Coach Wirtz is candid about it.

Facing an undefeated opponent in their own house during the playoffs is a stout challenge to face. Yet, the Wolverines still have hope with the effort and work they’ve put in all season.

KJAN brings you the coverage starting at 6:30pm with the pregame show and kickoff starts at 7:00pm.

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ISU announces 2024 schedule

Sports

October 26th, 2023 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head coach Ashley Miles Greig announced the 2024 gymnastics schedule Thursday afternoon, highlighted by a quartet of home meets.
“This team has been hard at work and thriving in the new era of Iowa State Gymnastics” Miles Greig said. “This schedule gives our team great competitive environments both at Hilton Coliseum and away. We are excited for the opportunity to show what we’ve been up to this preseason.”
The 13-meet schedule features seven non-conference opponents and three conference matchups.
Iowa State fans will get their first glimpse of this year’s team as well as Head Coach Ashley Miles Greig’s debut on Friday, January 5, when the team opens its season against Nebraska in Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State’s remaining home meets include BYU (January 19), Illinois State (January 26), and Iowa (March 8).
The Cyclones will be on the road for all of February with meets at Boise State (February 2), Denver (February 11), West Virginia (February 18), Utah State (February 23), and Southern Utah (February 26).
In March, Iowa State will compete in two quad meets. The first has the Cyclones going up against NC State, Northern Illinois, and Temple (March 1). ISU then wraps up the regular season in Florida, taking on the Gators, LIU, and NC State (March 15).
Iowa State will travel to Norman, Okla., for the Big 12 Championships before learning its fate for the NCAA Regional with host sites at Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, and Cal.
The NCAA National Championship will be held April 18-20 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
2024 Iowa State Gymnastics Schedule
Jan. 5 – vs. NEBRASKA
Jan. 12 – at Penn State
Jan. 15 – at Fisk MLK Meet
Jan. 19 – vs. BYU *
Jan. 26 – vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Feb. 2 – at Boise State
Feb. 11 – at Denver *
Feb. 18 – at West Virginia and Denver *
Feb. 23 – at Utah State
Feb. 26 – at Southern Utah
March 1 – at NC State, vs. NIU & Temple
March 8 – vs. IOWA
March 15 – at Florida, vs. LIU & NC State
March 23 – Big 12 Championship
April 5 – NCAA Championship
HOME games in all caps | * = Big 12 Conference

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Arrest made in Ottumwa homicide investigation

News

October 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Ottumwa, Iowa) – Officials with the Ottumwa Police Department today (Thursday), report the arrest of a man charged in a homicide investigation. 60-year-old Gary Lewis Scott, of Ottumwa, was arrested at around 11:12-a.m. Thursday (Oct. 26), on four Felony charges, including: Murder in the 1st Degree (Class-A Felony); Willful Injury and Assault while participating in a Felony (Both Class-C felonies), and a Class-D felony charge of Going Armed with Intent.

Authorities say Ottumwa Police were dispatched at 10:46-a.m. on Oct. 16th, to 301 S. Ward Street, for a reported stabbing.  The victim was identified as 34-year-old Samuel Gallegos-Ramirez, of Ottumwa, who was transported to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

Gary Lewis Scott mugshot (Ottumwa PD photo)

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) assisted from the onset of the investigation. Preliminary information at the scene of the incident did not immediately identify all of the circumstances that resulted in the death of Gallegos-Ramirez. Investigators were eventually able to identify and altercation that took place between him and the suspect, Gary Scott, which resulted in the filing of criminal charges.

Please note to following pursuant to recent Supreme Court rulings: “A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

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No. 3 Remsen St. Mary’s visits Algona Garrigan in 8-player playoffs Friday night

Sports

October 26th, 2023 by admin

Third ranked Remsen St. Mary’s is on the road in the 8-player round of 16 with a visit to Algona Garrigan. The defending champin Hawks opened the playoffs with a win over Harris-Lake Park.

Remsen St. Mary’s coach Tim Osterman says the defense has a challenge against a Garrigan offense that averages nearly 50 points per game.

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Sharar Targeting Call Overturned

Sports

October 26th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The NCAA Coordinator of Officials has overturned the University of Iowa’s appeal regarding a targeting personal foul on sophomore Karson Sharar during the first half of the Minnesota-Iowa football game on Oct. 21.

Sharar tackled Minnesota’s Quentin Redding on a kickoff return with 43 seconds remaining in the first half and was disqualified for the remainder of the contest.

After review, it was determined Sharar did not target with the crown of the helmet and he subsequently should not have been disqualified.

Iowa (6-2, 3-2) returns to action against Northwestern on Nov. 4, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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