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Iowa wrestler Marion arrested on traffic violation

Sports

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — University of Iowa wrestler Montell Marion has again been arrested on suspicion of a traffic violation. The Gazette of Cedar Rapids reports that Marion was arrested Friday for driving while barred – his third traffic-related arrest in Johnson County. A Johnson County Jail staffer told the newspaper that the 23-year-old Marion was stopped by campus police earlier Friday afternoon.

Marion was suspended from the wresting team in 2010 after he was arrested for drunken driving that spring, but was reinstated in January. A jail staffer said Marion was released Friday afternoon on a promise to appear in court.

BEULAH SCHULTZ, 88, of Greenfield (Svcs 12-21-11)

Obituaries

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

BEULAH SCHULTZ, 88, of Greenfield, died Sat., Dec. 17th, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital, in Greenfield. Funeral services for BEULAH SCHULTZ will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Dec. 21st, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from Noon until 8-pm Tue., Dec. 20th, with the family present to greet friends, from 6-8pm. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.  Memorials may be directed to the Beulah Schultz Memorial Fund to be established by the family.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery.

BEULAH SCHULTZ is survived by:

Her husband – Bud Schultz, of Greenfield.

Her daughter – Sally (John) Gruss, of Greenfield.

6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, other relatives, and friends.

Omaha, Council Bluffs Mayors to Build House

News, Sports

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The mayors of Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa, will build a Habitat for Humanity home this weekend to settle a friendly wager over the Nebraska-Iowa football game.The men placed the bet on Nov. 18 on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge over the Missouri River between the two states. Under the terms of the deal, the mayor that backed the losing team would have to build a house in the winning mayor’s city.The Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Hawkeyes 20-7 on Nov. 25, so Council Bluffs Mayor Tom Hanafan will be building a house in Omaha on Saturday. Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle plans to lend a hand.

Saturday 8AM News (podcast) 12-17-11

News, Podcasts

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the latest local and State News, from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson….

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Saturday 7AM News (Podcast) 12-17-2011

News, Podcasts

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Saturday Sports 12-17-11 (podcast)

Podcasts, Sports

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Bluffs man shot in the face in attempted robbery

News

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs say a 41-year old man was shot in the face early this (Saturday) morning, during an apparent attempted robbery. Michael R. White, of Council Bluffs, arrived at Jenny Edmundson Hospital in the Bluffs just before 1-a.m., suffering from a gunshot wound to his face. Officials say White was treated at the hospital before being transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, for additional treatment. Police say attempts to locate the suspect(s) involved in the shooting were initially unsuccessful. The Bluffs’ P.D.’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the incident. If the suspect or suspects are found, they will likely face charges of Attempted Murder and Robbery in the 1st Degree.

Skyscan Forecast for the KJAN listening area (podcast)

Podcasts, Weather

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the weekend forecast for Atlantic, and the KJAN listening area, as prepared by the National Weather Service…

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Iowa Men Host Drake Tonight in College Hoops

Sports

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The (5-5) Iowa Hawkeyes are looking for their first win over an instate opponent this season when they hosts Drake (6-3) tonight. The Hawkeyes lost at Northern Iowa 80-60 and lost at Iowa State 86-76. Drake beat the Cyclones 74-65 in Des Moines on Nov. 15th, but the Bulldogs are still looking for their first true road win.

Iowa’s Devyn Marble has led the Hawkeyes in scoring in each of their last two games since moving to the starting point guard spot. Iowa leads the series with Drake 55-10 overall, but the Bulldogs have won three of the last five meetings. Pre-game coverage of tonight’s action at Carver Hawkeye Arena begin at 7-p.m., on KJAN, with the tip-off at 8.

MARVIN LEE “SLIM” CUMMING, 79, of Menlo (Svcs 12-20-11)

Obituaries

December 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

MARVIN LEE “SLIM” CUMMING, 79, of Menlo, died Thu., Dec. 15th at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services for MARVIN “SLIM” CUMMING will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Dec. 20th, at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 6-8pm Mon., Dec. 19th. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Menlo.