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Who’s Gonna Win? – Week 1 – 08/26/2022

Podcasts, Sports, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

August 26th, 2022 by admin

Chris Parks, Jim Field, and Matt Mullenix are back for another season of Who’s Gonna Win? Each week we take a look at 8 area high school football games throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy.

Who’s Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2022 by Rush CPA and Associates and Fareway.

Final 2021 Standings
Matt- 68-12
Jim 61-19
Chris 61-19
Doug 55-25
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Trojan Preview – Week 1 – 08/26/2022

Podcasts, Sports, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

August 26th, 2022 by admin

KJAN Sports Director Chris Parks’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. We get you introduced to the 2022 squad and talk  about the Week 1 match-up with the Glenwood Rams.

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Axne says loan debt forgiveness plan is not a ‘permanent fix’

News

August 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The only Democrat in Iowa’s congressional delegation says the plan President Biden announced this week to forgive student loan debt is just a temporary solution that doesn’t address the core problem, the soaring cost of higher education. Congresswoman Cindy Axne, of West Des Moines, says the debt cancellation plan is a good start, but more work needs to be done.

“I don’t look at this as a long-term or permanent fix in any way, shape or form,” Axne says, “and if I would have done anything like this, I’d be looking at figuring out how we can make this a better opportunity across the board for everybody by lowering the cost of school, and fixing the student loan interest rate, in general.” Axne says students need to understand their obligations to repay student loan, as well as post-secondary alternatives to four-year institutions, like trade schools and apprenticeship programs. At the same time, she says the high costs of college education must also be addressed.

“Here in Iowa even, we’re Topsy-turvey just like every other state,” she says. “Back in the day, the majority of the college costs at a regents institution–so, you know, our public schools–60% of it would have come from the state financing it, then about 40% from the students. That’s reversed now. So, not only has college gone up, but there’s also a reversal on who’s paying the bulk of it.”

Axne disputes comments from Republicans who say Biden’s plan will increase inflation and taxes. She points to a Goldman-Sachs analysis released Thursday indicating student loan forgiveness will have a modest impact on the national debt, but slightly lower inflation. She says that’s important. “People come to my office all the time,” Axne says. “I hear from realtors that student loan debt is strapping people from buying new homes. When folks buy a property, not only does that help the economy–with, you know, paying for the house to be built and those workers to built it, but it’s all the stuff they buy to put in there–that creates jobs in America for appliances, and things. If they build a family, all this stuff. It helps build our economy.”

Axne cites a U-S Education Department announcement of an income-driver repayment plan, capping monthly student loan repayments at 5% of income. She says the plan ensures that borrowers’ loan balances won’t grow as long as they’re making payments. Under the president’s plan, the Department of Education will provide up to $20,000 in debt cancellation to Pell Grant recipients with loans held by the federal government, and up to $10,000 in debt cancellation to non-Pell Grant recipients.

Borrowers are eligible for this relief if their individual income is less than $125,000, or $250,000 for married couples. The White House says no high-income individual or high-income household — in the top 5% of incomes — will benefit from this action. In addition, the plan also extends the pause on federal student loan repayments one final time through December 31st.

Meth seized, 3 arrested in Villisca, during an investigation into drug activity

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August 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Villisca, Iowa) – Three people in two separate residences were arrested in Villisca, Thursday and Friday (today), as the result of an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine. At around 8:15-a.m., Thursday, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at 115 N. 4th Avenue, in Villisca. As a result of the warrant, 44-year-old Justin James Smith and 31-year-old Jamie Elizabeth Gentry, both of Villisca, were arrested.

Justin Smith was taken into custody on charges that include two counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $100,000 bond. Jamie Gentry charged with Child Endangerment. Her bond was set at $2,000.

At around 9:45-a.m. today (Friday), Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at 121 W. 3rd Street in Villisca. Authorities say Bruce Warren Fitzwater was arrested, and charged with four counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine, and one count of Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver. Fitzwater was being held without bond.

A large amount of methamphetamine was seized during the execution of both warrants. The incidents remain under investigation.

Regulators fine sports book for allowing credit card use on site

News, Sports

August 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – State regulators issued a 60-thousand dollar penalty to a sports book for illegally allowing the use of credit cards on its site. Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the penalty involves American Wagering, which does businesses as Caesars Sportsbook. “There was a specific incident in July of 2021, where it was discovered that there were a number of transactions that took place using a credit card. And so it was discovered at that time, a full audit was completed,” Ohorilko says. He says the audit found multiple issues.

“Throughout certain periods in 2020, 2021, prepaid debit cards were purchased using a credit card and a number of those transactions were permitted and in went through,” he says. There were a total of 485 transactions worth 212-thousand dollars — which he says the Racing and Gaming Commission felt was fairly egregious. This follows a similar penalty levied at the last commission meeting against FanDuel for 75-thousand dollars for a two-count violation.

Ohorilko says this is something that has come up with the sports books and there will be some more penalties in the Commission’s future meetings. “And it’s important for the sports books to get a handle on,” he says. In Iowa credit cards cannot be used to wager on sports betting or any form of gambling.” Ohorilko says the companies are working to make corrections so these types of violations. “We’ve heard some positive things from the different operators that have had problems and that they are taking steps to not only correct the action — but to develop procedures to audit these types of things — so that they’re doing their own self checks,” Ohorilko says.

Ohorilko says there are some other penalties — such as license suspensions — the commissioners can levy if the problems don’t get correct. But he says the ultimate goal with any of these violations is to get them back into compliance with the law.

Upcoming shooting event benefits children’s program and Cass County Republicans

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August 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The owner of an ag chemical supply company near Atlantic is hosting the Cass County Republicans Trap Shoot and BBQ tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 27th.) Erich Wickman, owner of Wickman Chemical, says the trap shoot takes place on his property north of Atlantic across from his place of business, off Highway 71, to the east, and will feature Republican candidates for office.

Last year there were about 260 who stayed for the dinner. Wickman says they’re hoping for more this year. The politicians or their representatives who have said they will be in attendance, aren’t coming to make a campaign stop.

Aside from the trap shoot, Cass County Cattleman’s BBQ steak sandwich dinner and elbow rubbing with politicians, there are many other things that will draw your interest.

There will be a raffle for a gun and gun safe, following the dinner. The drawing will take place at the end of the trap shoot. You do not need to be present in order to win. The cost is $10/1 gun ticket; $25/3 gun tickets; $100/12 gun tickets; $100 worth of tickets = 1 chance at the Kodiak Gun Safe. There is a $25 entry fee and register when you arrive. That covers the shooting event and the cost of the dinner. Many people come just to watch and enjoy the food. Wichman says while the event is intended to benefit the Cass County Republican Party, there is another purpose.

The Top Shot finished-up Thursday night, with about $9,000 raised for the Atlantic Police Community Charitable Organization (APCO). To participate in the Trap Shoot, you must bring a 12 or 20-gauge shotgun (target loads only) and ammo. Protective ear/eye equipment is required. Wickman says if you want to participate in the shooting part of the day, please call ahead to reserve a specific time slot…which are filling fast. He says the afternoon is already full.

For more information contact Erich Wickman at (712) 243-7739.

CHARLES “Charlie” MISNER, 52, of Atlantic (Memorial Svcs. 9/1/22)

Obituaries

August 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

CHARLES “Charlie” MISNER, 52, of Atlantic, died Friday, August 26, 2022, at Cass Health in Atlantic. A Memorial Service for CHARLIE MISNER will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1st, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, in Atlantic.

Visitation with family present will take place on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Committal, with military honors by the Atlantic Color Guard and Iowa Military Funeral Honors, will be held in the Brighton Township Cemetery near Marne. A luncheon will be served following the committal service in the reception room at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date and may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.

The Page County Sheriff’s front office is closed today (8/26/22)

News

August 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Clarinda, Iowa) – Sheriff Lyle Palmer reports the Page County Sheriff’s Office’ front Office, is closed today, August 26, 2022, due to staff shortage in that Office. The Front Office will re-open on Monday, August 29, 2022.

Honor flight carrying 130 Iowa veterans flies to DC on Saturday

News

August 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Veterans from at least 15 northern Iowa counties will be spending tomorrow (Saturday) in the nation’s capital as part of the latest Honor Flight from Iowa. Russ Naden of Webster City is one of the coordinators of the flight, which will fly out of the Fort Dodge Regional Airport early in the morning. “We’ve probably got 130-some veterans on it,” Naden says. “I think last count was about eight or nine Korean vets, the rest are mainly Vietnam vets.”

This marks the group’s 22nd Honor Flight over the years and Naden says it’s always a privilege to carry each veteran to Washington D-C to see the monuments, as for many it’s their first time. “We are taking a few what we call in-betweeners, people that were in between Korea and Vietnam are now eligible,” Naden says, “and in between World War Two and Korea are also eligible, although there aren’t too many of them still around.”

Image from honorflight.org.

The plane is scheduled to arrive at Dulles International Airport at mid-morning. From there, the veterans will board buses for the one-day tour visiting the memorials and historical buildings. The day wraps with a tour of Arlington National Cemetery and the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The charter will return to Fort Dodge tomorrow night.

Heartbeat Today 8-26-2022

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

August 26th, 2022 by admin

Jim Field visits with Bob Harris about the end of the latest season of the Southwest Iowa Fishing Team.

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