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Suspect arrested in shooting death of Burlington man

News

September 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 25-year-old suspected of shooting to death a Burlington man. Des Moines County Jail records say Diavontae Davis remained in custody Tuesday. Burlington police say he’s charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the slaying of 28-year-old Reynaldo “Rey” Villarreal.

Officers were sent early Sunday morning to check a report about several gunshots. They found the man later identified as Villarreal suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say he died later at a hospital.

ICA seeking young cattle producers for leadership program

Ag/Outdoor

September 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

AMES, IOWA – In an on-going effort to build future leadership for both the Iowa cattle industry and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, ICA is taking applications for the 2020 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. The application deadline is November 1, 2019 and can be downloaded from the ICA website, www.iacattlemen.org. Matt Deppe, CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, says “With all of the issues facing agriculture today, it’s more important than ever that we equip young cattlemen and women with the knowledge and skills needed to lead our industry into the future. The Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program will help participants better understand the industry and work towards solutions to the problems their generation will face.”

Those selected for the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) will meet six times in the coming year on January 8-9, 2020, February 18-19, 2020, May 28-29, 2020, August 6-7, 2020, November 5-6, 2020 and December 3-4, 2020. They will tour beef production facilities, learn about trending cattle issues, enhance their leadership and communication skills, and play an active role in the legislative process. The program is free to all participants.

The application for YCLP asks potential participants to explain why they are interested in participating in the program, as well as explaining their goals and giving their vision for the future of the cattle industry. Preference will be given to current ICA members. If you have questions about the program, or would like an application mailed to you, contact Adair Lents at adair@iacattlemen.org, or call 515-296-2266.

YCLP is sponsored by ICA with funding provided by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation and members of the ICA President’s Council.

Shenandoah woman served w/a warrant for being a Fugitive from Justice

News

September 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Officials in Pottawattamie County report a woman from Shenandoah who is in the Pott. County Jail, was served with a warrant Monday, for being a Fugitive from Justice. 44-year old April Marie Montello-Roberts was presented with the warrant out of Douglas County, NE., and then returned to Corrections Staff. And, 32-year old Joshua Robert Rau, who was also being held in the Pott. County Jail, was served with a warrant charging him with Felony Ongoing Criminal Conduct ($25,000 bond) and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree ($5,000 bond).

Rau was being held in the jail on numerous other Burglary, Criminal Mischief, and Theft charges.

Iowa Transportation Commission approves funding for State Recreational Trails Program

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa – Sept. 10, 2019 – Today (Tuesday), the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,500,000 for four State Recreational Trails Program projects. The State Recreational Trails Program was created in 1988 with the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized trail users. This funding is available to cities, counties, state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations through an annual application-based program.

Among the projects approved for funding is the Raccoon River Valley Trail to High Trestle Trail Connector – Phase II Construction Project (Dallas County Conservation Board), in the amount of  $ 392,610.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 9/10/19

News, Podcasts

September 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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High School Volleyball Scoreboard 09/09/2019

Sports

September 10th, 2019 by admin

Western Iowa Conference 

(3-1) Treynor 18-25-25-25, Logan-Magnolia 25-20-21-22

Rolling Valley Conference

(3-0) Boyer Valley 25-25-25, CAM 7-18-9

UNI’s McElvain named MVC Newcomer of the Week

Sports

September 10th, 2019 by admin

ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Football Conference named UNI freshman quarterback Will McElvain the Newcomer of the Week after leading UNI to 34 straight points en route to a 34-14 win over Southern Utah Saturday in Cedar Falls.

McElvain went 17-of-25 for 262 yards and three touchdowns to lead UNI to the win. He was 14-of-20 for 234 yards and three TDs before the half when the Panthers took their foot off the gas pedal.

He completed six of his first eight passes and threw three touchdowns to three different receivers while not throwing an interception.

He also ran for 23 yards on eight carries. He was on the passing end of Deion McShane’s circus catch and play that ended up the No. 6 play on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Saturday night.

With two games under his belt, he is 42-67 for 490 yards and four touchdowns.

It is the first player of the week honor for McElvain and the second honor of the year for the Panthers. Freshman kicker Matthew Cook was named the National Special Teams Player of the Week after his 4-4 performance against Iowa State in week one.

Heartbeat Today 9-10-2019

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

September 10th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Sonya Fittje, Clinical Supervisor at the HOPE4IOWA Crisis Call Line, about National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 9/10/19

Podcasts, Sports

September 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Settlement payment plan reached in Multi-State Lottery scam

News

September 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The lawyers representing a group of players who sued the Multi-State Lottery Association say a settlement payment plan has been reached. The players had filed a class action lawsuit involving the scam by Eddie Tipton — the former I-T director for the Multi-State Lottery Association — who rigged lottery drawings in at least five states so Tipton and his associates could collect the winnings.

The settlement has a fund of four-point-three million dollars to reimburse the cost of losing tickets for a set of drawings between November of 2005 and November 2013. Those who have a claim can go to: LotteryGameSettlement.com. Tipton is serving a 25-year prison sentence for setting up the lottery scam.