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Semi rollover accident in Cass County, Tue. morning

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July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Rescue crews from Anita and Wiota, along with Medivac Ambulance, were called to the scene of a tractor-trailer rollover accident, in Cass County this (Tuesday) morning. According to dispatch reports at 9:46-a.m., the semi blew a tire on Interstate 80 westbound near the 72 mile marker and struck a bridge before it entered the north ditch and rolled onto its side. The driver, Pedro Diaz Alvarez, from Florida, suffered a minor hand injury but refused transport to the hospital.

Photo courtesy Cass County Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator Mike Kennon.

Photo courtesy Cass County Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator Mike Kennon.

 

Des Moines man arrested on Union County warrants

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July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Union County say a man from Polk County was arrested Monday afternoon on two Union County warrants for Failure to Appear in court, on Child Support matters. 52-year old Christopher Lee Thurmond, of Des Moines, was being held in the Union County Jail on $1,500 bond.

And, a Lorimor woman reported to the Sheriff’s Office, Monday, that sometime over the weekend, someone got into her house and took her TV valued at $600, and $690 in cash. The incident remains under investigation.

(9-a.m. News)

Class 2A and 3A State Softball Schedule

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July 12th, 2016 by admin

Class 2A State Softball Schedule

Quarterfinals
Monday, July 18th
Durant vs. BCLUW- 7:00pm Buena Vista University Field
I-35 vs. Van Meter- 7:30pm Mittera Field
Tuesday, July 19th
Logan-Magnolia vs. Central Springs- 11:00am Buena Vista Univeristy Field
North Union vs. Iowa City Regina- 11:30am Mittera Field

Consolations
Wednesday, July 20th
Consolation Semi-Finals- 10:00am Both Fields
Consolation Runner-Up (7th Place)- 2:00pm Mittera Field
Consolation Final (5th Place)- 2:00pm Buena Vista University Field

Semi-finals
Thursday, July 21
3:30pm Mittera Field
5:30pm Mittera Field

Championships
Friday, July 22nd
3rd Place Game- 5:30pm Mittera Field
Chamionship- 7:09pm Buena Vista University Field

Class 3A State Softball Schedule

Quarterfinals
Tuesday, July 19th
Davenport Assumption vs. Atlantic- 1:00pm Buena Vista University Field
Solon vs. CMB- 3:00pm Buena Vista University Field
Mount Vernon vs. Sgt. Bluff-Luton/Boyden Hull-Rock Valley winner- 5:00pm Buena Vista University Field
Benton vs. Estherville-Lincoln Central- 7:00pm Buena Vista University Field

Consolations
Wednesday, July 20th
Consolation Semi-Finals- 12:00pm Both Fields
Consolation Runner-Up (7th Place)- 4:00pm Mittera Field
Consolation Final (5th Place)- 4:00pm Buena Vista University Field

Semi-finals
Thursday, July 21
11:30am Mittera Field
1:30pm Mittera Field

Championships
Friday, July 22nd
3rd Place Game- 9:30am Mittera Field
Chamionship- 10:10am Buena Vista University Field

Cass County Board of Supervisor’s agenda for 7/13/16

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July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting 8:30-a.m. Wednesday, at the courthouse in Atlantic.

On their agenda is action on an order approving Audubon County’s plan of reimbursement to Cass County for Administrative Assistant Services rendered to the Audubon County Attorney’s Office, and action on a Resolution calling for Cass County Engineer Charles Bechtold to execute the certification on completed work and final acceptance, with regard to Farm-to-Market roads.

The Board will also act to set ordinance hearing dates on an ordinance to establish a policy for the construction and reconstruction of roadways and bridges on the Cass County Secondary Road System.

Final Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Rankings

Sports

July 12th, 2016 by admin

2016 IHSBCA Baseball Rankings

July 10 Rankings – FINAL

Class 4A

1.    Cedar Rapids, Prairie
2.    Iowa City, West
3.    Southeast Polk
4.    Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines
5.    Lewis Central
6.    Cedar Rapids, Jefferson
7.    Johnston
8.    Valley, West Des Moines
9.    Urbandale
10. Waukee

Others:

Davenport Central; Cedar Rapids, Kennedy; North Scott; Des Moines, Roosevelt; Mason City

Class 3A

1.      Davenport, Assumption
2.      Harlan
3.      Saydel
4.      Fairfield
5.      Pella
6.      Estherville Lincoln Central
7.      Carlisle
8.      Boone
9.      Sergeant Bluff-Luton
10.  Mt. Vernon

Others:

Wahlert, Dubuque; Central DeWitt; Humboldt; Oskaloosa

Class 2A (Final Rankings July 3)

1.      Wilton
2.      Clear Lake
3.      New Hampton
4.      Treynor
5.      Van Meter
6.      Cascade, Western Dubuque
7.      Northeast, Goose Lake
8.      Hinton
9.      Roland-Story
10.  Dike-New Hartford

Others:

Monticello; Saint Ansgar; Van Buren Community; Cherokee, Washington; Alta/Aurelia

Class 1A (Final Rankings July 3)

1.      Newman Catholic, Mason City
2.      Don Bosco, Gilbertville
3.      West Sioux, Hawarden
4.      Lawton-Bronson
5.      Alburnett
6.      North Linn
7.      Coon Rapids-Bayard
8.      Jesup
9.      Martensdale-St. Mary’s
10.  Akron-Westfield

Others:

St. Mary’s, Remsen; Central Lyon, Rock Rapids; CAM, Anita; BGM, Brooklyn; North Tama; Lisbon

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/12/2016

News, Podcasts

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Cherry Tomato and Corn Salad (7-12-2016)

Mom's Tips

July 12th, 2016 by Jim Field

  • 3 cups fresh white or yellow corn kernels (cut from about 6 ears of cooked corn)
  • 20 yellow or red cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • salt and ground pepper

In transportable bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, basil and parsley.  Add the olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.  Stir to combine.  Taste and adjust the seasonings.  Cover until ready to serve.  Serve at room temperature.

Jury selection set for man accused in northwest Iowa slaying

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July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday for a 30-year-old man accused of killing another man in the northwest Iowa community of Sloan. The Sioux City Journal reports Timothy Schroeder has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, going armed with intent and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Prosecutors say Schroeder shot to death 29-year-old Dustin Wilder at Wilder’s home on Jan. 9, 2015.

Atlantic P&Z Commission to consider vacating of alleys

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July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Planning and Zoning Commission will meet this (Tuesday) evening in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall. On the agenda for their 5:30-p.m. session, is the consideration of two alleys to be vacated. In the New Business portion of their agenda, the Commission will discuss the proposed vacating of an alley located between Birch and Locust, and 13th and 14th Streets.

The alley was the subject of a dispute between two property owners. During a civil lawsuit that City was involved in, Judge James Richardson failed to overturn the City’s opinion that the alley was a property alley, and therefore would have no reason to maintain the strip of land. City Administrator John Lund says since the Judge did not specify WHO owns the land, the City is back to square one, with no idea who owns it. In the absence of such a determination, he says, it is assumed the City has some jurisdiction. If the Commission does not object, the City, according to Lund, feels it would be reasonable to abandon any claim or title to the affected strip of land.

Old Business will include discussion pertaining to the vacating of an alley west of 1315 Birch. At their last meeting on June 14th, the matter was tabled because the Commission had questions for City Administrator John Lund, who was not able to attend the meeting, and out of concerns for neighbors.

In the City’s analysis, it was noted officials inspected the property and proposes that only the southern part of the alley, south of the creek, be vacated. Lund recommends the Commission pass a motion to abandon part of the alley, or the entire alley, depending on a response from abutting property owners.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/12/2016

Podcasts, Sports

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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