Additional details on Amber Alert released

February 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Police say one of two women suspected of abducting a 3-year-old Des Moines boy has been found, and she provided information that led officers to the child. An Amber Alert was issued early Thursday for Nicolas Jimmerson when he was not returned to his custodial guardian. The alert was canceled several hours later after he was found. Police were looking for 22-year-old Melanie Stout, the boy’s biological mother, and her friend, 25-year-old Amber Johnson.
Police say Johnson contacted the boy’s guardian about a visit on Wednesday. When Johnson didn’t return the child, the guardian called authorities. Johnson showed up at an emergency room at 5 a.m. Thursday. She provided information that led to the boy, who was in good condition. Police are still looking for Stout, who escaped from prison.

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Drug busts in Pottawattamie County net 4 arrests/209-lbs of pot

News

February 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Two separate traffic stops this week in Pottawattamie County have resulted in four arrests and the confiscation of 209-pounds of marijuana. Pott. County Chief Deputy Sheriff John Reynolds told KJAN News Deputy Brian Miller stopped a 2011 Toyota for speeding just before 1-p.m. Sunday, on Interstate 80 eastbound north of Council Bluffs. The vehicle was occupied by the driver 35-year old Odilia Pena, of Mendota, CA, and her passenger, 24-year old Lorena Gonzalez, of Fresno, CA.

Reynolds said Deputy Miller believed there was “Criminal Activity afoot,” so he deployed his K-9 partner “Francisco.” The dog alerted to the presence of illegal substances, and a search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of 180-pounds of marijuana in two locked suitcases. Both women were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, Prohibited Acts, and a Tax Stamp violation. Pena also received citations for other moving violations.

And, on Wednesday, Deputy Miller stopped a 2012 GMC Yukon for speeding at around 11:15-a.m. just a few miles north of where he stopped the Toyota on Sunday. The vehicle was driven by 25-year old Beau Hanson, of Clear Lake Oaks, CA. Hanson, and his passenger, 27-year old William Woods, of McKinleyville, CA, were charged with PCS with the Intent to Deliver, Prohibited Acts and a Drug Tax Violation. Woods was also wanted on a warrant out of Indiana for being a Fugitive from Justice.

Inside the vehicle, Deputy Miller located in a glass jar and vacuum-sealed bags, 29-pounds of marijuana in two suitcases, along with drug paraphernalia. All four suspects were brought to the Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs. Pena, Gonzalez and Hanson were released from custody on $10,000 bond each. Woods remained in the Pott. County Jail today (Thursday) on $10,000 bond.

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Greenfield repair & recycling business destroyed by fire

News

February 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Another, close-up view of the fire

: Greenfield Fire 107 W. Iowa St.

An early morning fire has destroyed a tire, repair and recycling business in Greenfield. Charlie Abell, owner of Charlie’s Tire Plus at 107 West Iowa Street, told KJAN News when he got the call just after 4-a.m., he thought it was a joke. He said a buddy on his way to work called to say “Your building is on fire.” Abell, who lives 20-miles away said he could see the flames on approach, about 5-miles east of town. Abell, who opened the business last August 2011 and but has been in the repair business for nearly 20-years, said the loss is a setback, but he’ll try bounce back. He says his entire life savings was invested in the business. He has insurance, but it won’t cover all of the damage.

A vacant, adjacent structure formerly occupied by the Cornerstone Fellowship church sustained roof damage from the flames and firefighting efforts. Firefighters from Greenfield and three area departments were called-in to fight the blaze, the cause of which remains under investigation. Abell says no one was injured, but there was a close call. He says firefighters were going to cut the door open when an LP tank on a forklift exploded and blew the door out. Fortunately, none of the firefighters were nearby when the explosion occurred.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH

Trading Post

February 16th, 2012 by admin

FOR SALE: RCA 27″ Console TV. Oak Cabinet, swivel base. $25 or best offer. Call 712-779-2289 in Massena.

FOR SALE: Gibson 30″ LP Gas Range, white, works fine & is very clean. $50. 712-762-4171, leave message if no answer.

FOR SALE: 2 JD RX 75 riding mowers . One needs a new belt, the other needs a new belt and the carburetor cleaned out. Looking for $300 for both, or would be willing to trade for a lawn mower trailer. 712-789-1928.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th

Trading Post

February 16th, 2012 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Solid Oak Entertainment Center made by Broyhill, 55″ long x 45″ tall, glass door on one side with 3 shelves for audio equipment/storage and double oak doors where tv sits. $300.00 OBO includes Entertainment Center and 27″ Zenith TV (works great) Call 712-563-2521. Leave message if no answer.

FOR SALE: Artley Clarinet in a case: includes music, music stand & flip folder, $375.00, Call 712-249-4479.

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Thursday Class 3-A SWI State Wrestling Results

Sports

February 16th, 2012 by Jim Field

First Round

106: Bryce Meyer (Fort Madison) 35-4 won by 7-2 decision over Jordan Peterson (CB Abraham Lincoln) 35-13
113: Randy Schultz (CB Thomas Jefferson) 33-17 won by forfeit over Patrick Rashed (CR Jefferson) 30-11
120: Damon Griffin (Linn Mar) 40-8 won by pin (3:27) over Jordan Easton (CB Abraham Lincoln) 32-18
132: Logan Ryan (Bettendorf) 35-10 won by 3-0 decision over Jesse Bendt (Glenwood) 27-8
132: Randy McPhee (Dav. West) 16-5 won by 8-2 decision over Jason Wallace (CB Thomas Jefferson) 45-10
138: Jack Randall (Spencer) 41-3 won by pin (1:02) over AJ Clark (Glenwood) 34-14
138: Mikey Wallace (CB Thomas Jefferson) 41-7 won 7-5 in overtime over Blake Spotts (Mason City) 39-9
145: Gabriel Moreno (Urbandale) 38-0 won by pin (1:12)`over Charles Weaver (CB Thomas Jefferson) 19-13
145: Brian Warren (DM North-Hoover) 35-3 won by 11-0 major decision over Ethan Ruby (Lewis Central) 35-16
152: Trey Lewis (WDM Valley) 21-4 won by pin (3:40) over Jacob Schieffer (Carroll) 31-8
160: Zeb Wahle (Lewis Central) 47-2 won by 15-3 major decision over Casey Becker (CR Prairie) 16-13
170: Ben Schwery (Lewis Central) 47-1 won by 6-0 decision over Terry Stover (Waverly-Shell Rock) 32-15
182: Brad Boden (Indianola) 21-3 won by pin (5:00) over Hunter Hoffmann (Glenwood) 37-10
195: Keaton Jurevitz (Bettendorf) 30-7 won by 9-0 major decision over Bobby Overton (Denison) 24-8
195: Cegan Long (North Scott, Eldridge) 43-9 won by 9-2 decision over Austin Lear (Lewis Central) 33-18
220: Ben Schnurr (Fort Dodge) 28-10 won by 11-0 major decision over Andrew Overton (Denison) 31-12
220: Zach Renshaw (Lewis Central) 46-2 won by pin (3:29) over Tom Schiffer (Mason City) 25-22
285: Jake Scanlan (Johnston) 31-5 won by pin (3:06) over Alex Killpack (Glenwood) 23-17
285: Bryce Fisher (Southeast Polk) 39-6 won by 10-6 decision over Cam Knobbe (Carroll) 22-4
285: Shaquille Wells (Urbandale) 30-13 won by pin (5:44) over Jordan Bywater (CB Abraham Lincoln) 35-13

First Round Consolation

106: Jake Koethe (WDM Valley) 42-4 won by pin over Jordan Peterson (CB Abraham Lincoln) 35-14
120: Jordan Easton (CB Abe Lincoln) 33-18 won by pin (2:55) over Jake Gotto (Western Dubuque) 26-11
132: Zach Henning (Decorah) 32-8 won by pin (1:13) over Jason Wallace (CB Thomas Jefferson) 45-11
132: Damone Manning (Burlington) 32-9 won by 16-5 major decision over Jesse Bendt (Glenwood) 27-9
138: Dakota Gray (Fort Madison) 33-5 won by 16-1 tech fall over AJ Clark (Glenwood) 34-15
145: Austin Boyd (Burlington) 33-8 won by 8-0 major dec. over Charles Weaver (CB Thomas Jefferson) 19-14
145: Kenry Trowers (Davenport North) 30-12 won by 9-3 decision over Ethan Ruby (Lewis Central) 35-17
152: Derek Rose (Keokuk) 29-5 won by 7-3 decision over Jacob Schieffer (Carroll) 31-9
182: Layton Fritsch (DBQ Hempstead) 28-6 won by 3-1 decision over Hunter Hoffmann (Glenwood) 37-11
195: Dane Jones (Oskaloosa) 32-7 won by pin (1:56) over Bobby Overton (Denison-Schleswig) 24-9
195: Austin Lear (Lewis Central) 34-18 won by 8-5 decision over Austin Ashbacher (Decorah) 25-18
220: Colton Aplara (Mount Pleasant) 27-10 won by18-5 major dec. over Andrew Overton (Denison) 31-13
285: Tyler Burrell (Cedar Rapids Washington) 37-3 won by 8-4 decision over Cam Knobbe (Carroll) 22-5
285: Colin Foerstner (Iowa City West) 28-23 won 6-3 in overtime over Alex Killpack (Glenwood) 23-18
285: Jake Oldaker (Clinton) 37-7 won by 4-2 decision over Jordan Bywater (CB Abraham Lincoln) 35-14

Team Scores:

1.	Bettendorf	34.0
2.	Linn Mar, Marion	27.0
3.	Valley, West Des Moines	26.0
4.	Iowa City, West	24.5
5.	Southeast Polk	24.5
6.	Waverly-Shell Rock	21.0
7.	Prairie, Cedar Rapids	17.0
8.	Ankeny	15.0
9.	Mason City	15.0
10.	Pleasant Valley	15.0
11.	North Scott, Eldridge	12.5
12.	Epworth, Western Dubuque	12.0
13.	Keokuk	12.0
14.	Burlington	11.0
15.	Indianola	11.0
16.	Urbandale	11.0
17.	Lewis Central	10.0
18.	Spencer	10.0
19.	Cedar Falls	9.0
20.	Iowa City, City High	8.0
21.	Fort Madison	7.5
22.	Johnston	7.5
23.	Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines	7.0
24.	Fort Dodge	7.0
25.	Sioux City, North	7.0
26.	Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson	6.0
27.	Des Moines, Roosevelt	6.0
28.	Knoxville	6.0
29.	Sioux City, East	6.0
30.	Cedar Rapids, Kennedy	5.0
31.	Clinton	5.0
32.	Ames	3.0
33.	Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln	3.0
34.	Decorah	3.0
35.	Des Moines, North-Hoover	3.0
36.	Oskaloosa	3.0
37.	Cedar Rapids, Washington	2.0
38.	Davenport Central	2.0
39.	Davenport West	2.0
40.	Dubuque, Hempstead	2.0
41.	Marshalltown	2.0
42.	Mount Pleasant	2.0
43.	Muscatine	2.0
44.	Xavier, Cedar Rapids	2.0
45.	Boone	1.0
46.	Davenport North	1.0
47.	Des Moines, East	1.0
48.	Dubuque, Senior	1.0
49.	Carroll	0.0
50.	Cedar Rapids, Jefferson	0.0
51.	Denison-Schleswig	0.0
52.	Glenwood	0.0
53.	Norwalk	0.0
54.	Sioux City, West	0.0
55.	Storm Lake	0.0
56.	Waukee	0.0

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Thursday’s Local 1st Round State Wrestling Pairings

Sports

February 16th, 2012 by Jim Field

Listen for live updates today at 10:20 am, 11:35 am, 1:35 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:45 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:05 pm on AM 1220 & FM 101.1 KJAN!

Class 1-A (1st Round & Consolation begin at 7:00 pm)
106:
Brad Kerkhoff (38-9), Audubon, vs. #3 Tyler Dalen (40-2), Graettinger-Terril
#4 Taylor Curtis (52-3), Underwood vs. Gage Winter (45-9), BGM

113:
#8 Ethan Reynek (27-4), Lo-Ma vs. Christian Hilgenberg (33-16), Coon Rapids-Bayard
#4 Kyler Kiner (21-1), Ogden vs. #7 Evan Hansen (38-4), Exira-EHK

120:
#3 Aaron Anderson (34-0), Clarion-Goldfield vs. #7 Quinton Doiel (36-8), Lo-Ma
#1 Andrew Foutch (52-1), Underwood vs. Dylan Dorage (37-8), Northwest Webster

126:
#2 Chet Utesch (43-3), Akron-Westfield vs. Ridge Meeker (34-14), Logan-Magnolia
#3 Dylon Rhoads (28-3), Don Bosco vs. #9 Blair Kerkhoff (37-4), Audubon

132:
#4 Kolbi Kohl (28-4), Lisbon vs. #9 Cameron Mennenoh (47-7), Audubon
Eric Brosnahan (16-10), Logan-Magnolia vs. #7 Colton Martin (36-6), Alburnett

138:
#3 Scott Weber (41-8), Don Bosco vs. Cody Kingery (45-9), Underwood
#9 Darrian Irlbeck (42-7), Tri-Center vs. #5 Cody Marks (42-9), Nashua-Plainfield

145:
#5 Tyler Foubert (44-5), Tri-County vs. #2 Trevor Paulson (40-1), Tri-Center
#6 Mike Novotny (38-2), Underwood vs. Dale Hilleman (35-12), West Marshall

152:
#2 Tait Simpson (27-0), Lisbon vs. Josh Matusik (38-11), Woodbine
#6 Brett Flynn (38-4), HMS vs. Kain Queck (29-15), Nodaway Valley
#1 Loren Williams (48-0), Tri-Center vs. Casey Beaver (20-15), Iowa City Regina

160:
#1 Drake Fanslau (51-3), Underwood vs. Austin Laabs (39-14), Guthrie Center
Tyler Hein (31-2), Panorama vs. Gavvon Shafer (13-3), Woodbine

170:
Patrick Lindner (33-11), Fort Dodge St. Edmond vs. Trey Sander (37-6), Exira-EHK
#2 Brett Roberts (49-2), Eddyville-Blakesburg vs. Clay Blass (30-19), CR-Bayard
Jake Lewis (40-4), CB St. Albert vs. #10 Ryder Clark (32-4), West Hancock
#5 Kory Schmelzer (38-2), Corning vs. Dylan Albright (36-7), Colfax-Mingo

182:
#2 Tanner Taylor (40-0), Okoboji vs. Austin Kline (39-9), Tri-Center
Terry Mooty (39-4), Dike-New Hartford vs. Jesse Svoboda (40-8), Audubon
#9 MacKenzie Houseman (50-6) Riverside vs. #5 Austin McCarten (8-2) Emmetsburg

195:
#1 Chris Bridgeford (43-1), Logan-Magnolia vs. Sam Bowers (32-8), Alburnett
Zach Barton (41-11), Corning vs. #10 Cade Jones (36-6), West Branch
#6 Ryan Parmely (46-0), Maquoketa Valley vs. #9 Trenton Geer (35-2), Treynor

220:
#6 Alexander Cutshall (35-3) A-P vs. Evan Schnack (31-8) Underwood
#9 Logan Melby (40-6), Logan-Magnolia vs. Dylan Coyle (36-10), Central Springs
Cody Ladd (22-3), Nodaway Valley vs. Adam Steger (34-6), Maquoketa Valley

285:
Kyle Terlouw (36-5), Lynnville-Sully vs. David Howell (45-5), East Mills
#5 Nick Fett (44-4) Audubon vs. Tyler Schneidmiller (30-6) Pocahontas Area/P-P
#1 Marco Naughton (33-0), CB St. Albert vs. Lucas Ohrt (32-20), West Marshall

Class 2-A (1st Round & Consolation begin at 2:00 pm)
106:
#2 Darrian Schwenke (33-0) Atlantic vs. Colton Milosevich (17-5) Woodward-Granger

113:
#8 Jared Eischeid (39-0), Kuemper vs. #5 Zach Less (35-9), West Delaware

120:
#2 Sawyer Farris (42-0), New London/WMU vs. #6 Blake Luna (41-2), Clarinda

126:
#2 Colton McCrystal (41-1), Sergeant Bluff-Luton vs. Zach Goodrich (35-13), Creston

132:
#3 Walker Marshall (47-1), Missouri Valley vs. #7 Adam Staudt (22-9), Charles City
#4 Jordan Roths (37-3), New Hampton vs. #5 Rob Young (44-4), Atlantic

138:
#1 Jake Marlin (47-1), Creston/O-M vs. Caleb White (15-7), Albia
Bryce Wignall (27-8), PCM vs. #10 John Schwarte (40-6), Harlan

145:
#5 Juwan Parrish (42-4), Creston/O-M vs. Jarrett Paulson (37-12), Solon

152:
#8 David Thompson (37-8), Creston/O-M vs. #2 Keegan Mumma (45-2), ADM
Drew Niebuhr (41-7), Perry vs. Cody Morris (40-5), Bedford/Lenox

160:
#6 Derek Stork (42-3), Atlantic vs. Nolan Zumbach (35-9), West Delaware
#9 Chase Shedenhelm (34-2), Denver/Tripoli vs. #7 Trevor Frain (44-8), Creston/O-M

170:
Blake Beckman (39-7), Mediapolis vs. Cole Bonde (39-11), Bedford/Lenox
Matt Williamson (38-10), Atlantic vs. #10 Seth Davisson (32-7), Fairfield

182:
#1 Seth Esaias (46-0), Red Oak vs. #8 Sean Fitzgerald (35-7), Sergeant Bluff-Luton
#6 Ethan Lindquist (37-2), Laurens-Marathon vs. Scott Brockman (23-22), Clarinda

195:
#6 Joe Roll (35-8), Osage vs. #3 Keaton Hulett (46-2), Creston/O-M

220:
#7 Chad Pohlmeier (40-9), Bondurant-Farrar vs. #8 Cass Weitl (35-7), Kuemper

285:
#1 Collin Bevins (48-1), Creston/O-M vs. Sean Esler (33-14), Davenport Assumption
#5 Creighton Fox (37-3), DeWitt Central vs. #10 Austin Conrad (36-9), Atlantic

Class 3-A (1st Round & Consolation begin at 9:00 am)
106:
#9 Bryce Meyer (34-4), Fort Madison vs. Jordan Peterson (35-12), Abraham Lincoln

113:
Randy Schultz (32-17), Thomas Jefferson vs. Patrick Rashed (30-10), CR Jefferson

120:
#8 Damon Griffin (39-8), Linn-Mar vs. Jordan Easton (32-17), CB Abraham Lincoln

132:
#5 Logan Ryan (34-10), Bettendorf vs. Jesse Bendt (27-7), Glenwood
Jason Wallace (45-9), Thomas Jefferson vs. Randy McPhee (15-5), Davenport West

138:
#6 Mikey Wallace (40-7), Thomas Jefferson vs. #8 Blake Spotts (39-8), Mason City
#6 Jack Randall (40-3), Spencer vs. AJ Clark (34-13), Glenwood

145:
#1 Gabriel Moreno (37-0), Urbandale vs. Charles Weaver (19-12), Thomas Jefferson
Ethan Ruby (35-15), CB Lewis Central vs. #3 Brian Warren (34-3), DM North/Hoover

152:
#6 Trey Lewis (20-4), WDM Valley vs. Jacob Schieffer (31-7), Carroll

160:
#2 Zeb Wahle (46-2), Lewis Central vs. Casey Becker (16-12), Cedar Rapids Prairie

170:
#4 Ben Schwery (46-1), Lewis Central vs. Terry Stover (32-14), Waverly-Shell Rock

182:
Brad Boden (20-3), Indianola vs. Hunter Hoffmann (37-9), Glenwood

195:
#5 Keaton Jurevitz (29-7), Bettendorf vs. Bobby Overton (24-7), Denison-Schleswig
Austin Lear (33-17), CB Lewis Central vs. #6 Cegan Long (42-9), North Scott

220:
#5 Zach Renshaw (45-2), CB Lewis Central vs. Tom Schiffer (25-21), Mason City
Ben Schnurr (27-10), Fort Dodge vs. Andrew Overton (31-11), Denison-Schleswig

285:
Cam Knobbe (22-3), Carroll vs. #5 Bryce Fisher (38-6), SE Polk
#4 Jake Scanlan (30-5), Johnston vs. Alex Killpack (23-16), Glenwood
Jordan Bywater (35-12), CB Abraham Lincoln vs. Shaquille Wells (29-13), Urbandale

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Arrest made in Clarinda home burglary incident

News

February 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Clarinda Police Department reports an arrest has been made in connection with an attempted burglary early this (Thursday) morning. Police Chief Keith Brothers says 30-year old Kyle Bahn, of Clarinda, was charged with Attempted Burglary in the 3rd degree, Possession of burglary tools, Trespassing, and 4th degree Criminal Mischief. His arrest stems from an investigation into an incident which was reported to have occured at around 2-a.m.

Brother says officers responding to a reported burlgary in progress at 300 East Logan Street, discovered entry had been made into the home after an exterior glass door was broken. Following an immediate search of the area, the officers were able to track a set of footprints to the vicinity of 14th & Clark Streets, where they encountered Bahn. The man was detained for questioning and then taken into custody.

Bahn was booked into the Page County Jail, where he was being held on $5,000 bond, pending an appearance before a Magistrate. It’s not clear if Bahn was the same person responsible for two, early morning home invasions that occurred in Clarinda over the past week. Today’s incident remains under investigation.

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Women farmland owners in western IA invited to free hunting & wildlife mgmt. workshop

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Women who own or manage farmland in and around Shelby County (IA), are invited to a free discussion and field tour on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan. The focus of this meeting is making informed decisions about hunting and managing wildlife on your farmland. Coffee and registration begin at 8:30 a.m. A free lunch is provided, followed by an optional field tour of area habitat sites. The event is sponsored by Women, Food and Agriculture Network as part of its Women Caring for the Land^SM series, in collaboration with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Iowa State University Extension.

Women Caring for the Land^SM meetings bring together women landowners in an informal, discussion-based learning format for a morning discussion, followed by a more in-depth look at the two or three topics of most interest. Female conservation professionals are on hand to answer questions and share resources. Following lunch, area NRCS staff lead a field tour to view conservation practices on the ground. For information about the program, visit www.wfan.org. To RSVP for this meeting, contact Lynn Heuss at 515.201.9405 by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. Space is limited to 15; please reserve your space early!

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