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Iowa City officers involved in shooting during burglary call

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May 9th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — State detectives are investigating a shooting that involved Iowa City officers. The Iowa Criminal Investigation Division says in a news release that officers were sent a little before 2:30 a.m. Thursday to check a business burglar alarm. The news release says two officers opened fire after they arrived there and wounded at least one person, who was taken to a hospital.

The release says no officer was injured. Police have not named those involved or said why the officers used their guns.

Glenwood Police report (5/9)

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May 9th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Police in Glenwood report the arrest on May 4th, of 18-year old Isabelle Narron, of Glenwood. The woman was arrested on a Pottawattamie county warrant for possession of a controlled Substance, with her cash or surety bond set at $1,000. Narron was released to Pottawattamie county, and was being held in the Pott. County Jail.

On Wednesday (May 8th), 40-year old Jacquelyn Pratt, of Glenwood, was arrested for Public Intoxication. Pratt was later released on $300 bond. And, 35-year old Rodney Schoening, of Glenwood, was arrested by Glenwood Police for OWI/2nd offense, and Public Intoxication/3rd offense. His cash/surety bond was set at $4,000.

2019 Boys Substate Soccer pairings released by IHSAA

Sports

May 9th, 2019 by admin

The Iowa High School Athletic Association has released the 2019 Substate Soccer pairings. First round games in all classes will be played on Monday, May 20th, Semifinals on Wednesday, May 22nd, and Finals on Saturday, May 25th. The State Tournament will then be played May 30-June 1st. Here is a look by class at local pairings.

Class 1A

Substate 1 @ Sioux Center
Western Christian vs. Missouri Valley 5:00pm
Sioux Center vs. Unity Christian 7:00pm

Substate 1 @ Treynor
West Sioux vs. Tri-Center 5:00pm
Treynor vs. MOC-Floyd Valley 7:00pm

Substate 7 @ North Polk
Panorama vs. Des Moines Christian 5:00pm
North Polk vs. West Central Valley 7:00pm

Substate 7 @ SCORE Soccer Complex
East Sac County vs. Creston 5:00pm
Nevada vs. Kuemper Catholic 7:00pm

Substate 8 @ Avoca
Clarinda Academy @ AHSTW

Substate 8 @ Riverside
Atlantic vs Underwood 5:00pm
Riverside vs. Logan-Magnolia 7:00pm

Substate 8 @ Grand Junction
Greene County vs. St. Albert 6:30pm

Class 2A

Substate 8 @ Lewis Central
Harlan vs. Glenwood 5:00pm
Lewis Central vs. Carroll 7:00pm
*Perry and Denison-Schleswig await winners in the Semifinal round.

Class 3A

Substate 2 @ Council Bluffs
CB Abraham Lincoln vs. Des Moines Roosevelt 6:30pm

Substate 2 @ Ames
Ames vs. CB Thomas Jefferson 5:00pm

*Urbandale and WDM Valley await winners in the Semifinal round.

Full brackets for all classes can be found HERE.

(Update) IA DNR confirms mountain lion roaming around part of Des Moines

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May 9th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa DNR have confirmed a mountain lion has been observed in Des Moines. Video from the area of 31st and I-235 was examined to confirm the presence of the animal. Des Moines Police, the Animal Rescue League, the Iowa DNR, and the Blank Park Zoo are working together to safely resolve the situation. According to the Iowa DNR, mountain lion attacks on people are extremely rare. DMPD is urging residents, particularly those with small children and pets, in the area to exercise caution.

If you do encounter a mountain lion, here are some tips to keep you safe:

– DO NOT RUN! Running may stimulate the mountain lion to chase you.
– Do not crouch or bend over. An upright person does not resemble a mountain lions typical prey.
– Keep small children and pets close. Pick them up if possible.
– If attacked, SCREAM LOUDLY AND FIGHT BACK.

The best way to avoid an encounter is to avoid the animal. Do not approach a mountain lion.

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Announce $23.1 Million in Water Quality Loans to 18 Communities

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May 9th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Des Moines – The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently announced that 18 Iowa communities have received low-interest water quality loans totaling more than $23.1 million through the State Revolving Fund (SRF). State Revolving Fund Construction Loans are a low-cost construction financing option available for Iowa cities and municipalities for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Planning & Design Loans are zero percent loans that assist with the first-phase of project expenses. The City of Lewis will use it’s SRF of $120,000 for water planning and design.

Creston City Administrator Mike Taylor says “The City of Creston will use our $3.2 million State Revolving Fund Loan for sewer treatment improvements.” And, the City of Fontanelle will use its $267,500 SRF loan for sewer planning and design.

The State Revolving Fund has awarded Iowa communities and municipalities a total of more than $3.3 billion in Construction Loans and more than $240 million through Planning & Design Loans since the program’s inception. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides annual capitalization grants to states. Leveraged bonds and loan repayments expand the reach of the federal investment. More than $3 in assistance has been leveraged for Iowa water quality projects for every $1 of federal funds.

All State Qualifying Track Meets have been postponed to Friday

Sports

May 9th, 2019 by admin

Poor weather conditions have prompted the postponement of all the state qualifying track meets that were scheduled for tonight to Friday night. Announcements of some sites making the decision to postpone started to roll in on Thursday morning and other sites followed suit until the decision was collectively made to postpone all meets to Friday night. Event schedules will stay the same with meets set to begin at 4:00pm on Friday. The only exception to start time is the 2A Meet at Panorama that has been set for a 4:30pm start.

CLYDE ELLIS KOHL, 80, of Harlan (formerly of Avoca) (Svcs. 5/13/19

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May 9th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

CLYDE ELLIS KOHL, 80, of Harlan (& formerly of Avoca), died Wednesday, May 8th, at the Salem Lutheran Home. Funeral services for CLYDE KOHL will be held 11-a.m. Monday, May 13th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Avoca.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, May 12th, from 4-until 7-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

CLYDE KOHL is survived by:

His wife – Linda [Walker] Kohl, of Harlan.

His daughters – Cindy (Chuck) Matthews, Tammy (Mike) Kolbe, and Kate (Irv) Jones, all of Harlan.

His sons – Clyde D. (Abby) Kohl, of Harlan; Steve (Karla) Kohl, of Jefferson.

His sister – Delores Bolte, of Council Bluffs.

His brother – Ken Kohl, of Avoca.

15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report (5/9/19)

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May 9th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s deputies in Pottawattamie County report that at around 10:20-p.m., dispatch advised of a check welfare and assist Council Bluffs Police in locating 19-year old Alex Robert Hopkins,​ who was making threats of self harm to his parents and girlfriend. ​Hopkins was located near a residence outside of Underwood. ​Hopkins was allegedly under the influence of marijuana at the time of contact and didn’t appear to need medical treatment for making threats of self harm. ​Hopkins had an active warrant for his arrest for probation violation and was taken into custody and transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail.

A man from Omaha, wanted on Pott. County warrants was transported Wednesday from Douglas County, NE. Corrections to Pott. County. 35-year old Kevin Richard Bequette was wanted for two counts of Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations/dangerous weapon, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree, Interference with official acts/display of weapon, Theft in the 1st degree, and for driving while license suspended or revoked. His bond was set at $25,000. Three other prisoners at the Douglas County jail were transported to the Pott. Jail, Wednesday:

  • 30-year old Brent Lee William Foote, of Council Bluffs, was wanted on a warrant for Violation of Probation.
  • 31-year old Delshonte Lavaille Barber, of Omaha, was wanted for felony Escape from Custody. Bond was set at $5,000.
  • 39-year old Edgar Gerardo Badillo was wanted on a Pott. County warrant for Violation of Probation.

24-year old Joseph William Michael Haugton, of Hamburg, was transported from the Fremont County Jail, Wednesday, to the Pottawattamie County Jail, on warrants for Violation of Probation and Violation of a No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt of Court. His bond was set at $300. 18-year old Isabelle Chen Narron, of Glenwood, was transported from the Mills County Jail to Council Bluffs, where she was wanted for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine-1st offense, and Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

 

Davenport flood economic toll estimated at $2.5M a month

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May 9th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A downtown business group says the economic toll from Mississippi River flooding could run as high as $2.5 million a month. The Quad-City Times reports that the economic impact statement from the Downtown Davenport Partnership doesn’t include property damage. The statement is part of an application sent to state and federal officials for assistance. Factors include sales statistics, lost wages and business activity because of inaccessibility.

A temporary flood barrier failed April 30, allow floodwaters to cover several downtown blocks. The organization’s director, Kyle Carter, says federal emergency officials asked the group to “look at the bigger picture, because there’s just no way to know instantaneously what that impact is.” Scott County officials are still waiting for federal officials to declare the area a disaster zone.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 5/9/19

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May 9th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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