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Regional softball finals in Class 4A/5A tonight (Tuesday)

Sports

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Class 4A

Region 8

Creston vs. Glenwood @ Creston (7-p.m.)

Region 1

ADM vs. Bishop Heelan (7-p.m.) @ Adel

Class 5A – Region 8

West Des Moines Valley vs. Dowling Catholic @ WDSM/Valley (7-p.m.)

Ernst to give prime-time convention speech, focused on national security

News

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst — the first female combat veteran to serve in the United States Senate — will deliver a prime-time speech about national security at next week’s Republican National Convention in Cleveland.  “This is a great opportunity for me to be on the national stage and talk about something that is so vitally important to our country,” Ernst says.

The Trump campaign has not yet released the speaking schedule for next week’s convention, but sources say Ernst will be speaking Monday night. Ernst is hinting her remarks will be a partial indictment of the Obama Administration’s policies for military engagement. “If you look at the global front where we’re trying to combat ISIS as best as we can, but without a very enthusiastic administration,” Ernst says. “And Hillary Clinton will just continue on with these lackluster policies.”

Seven months ago, Ernst was deputy chief of staff at the Iowa National Guard’s headquarters when she retired after a 23-year military career. In 2003, Ernst was the commander of a battalion of Iowa National Guard soldiers who ran supply convoys from Kuwait into Iraq. She emphasized her military experience during her successful 2014 campaign for the U.S. Senate. It’s one reason she was rumored to be on Trump’s list of potential running mates.

(Radio Iowa)

KJAN listening area weather forecast: 7/12/16

Weather

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

337 AM CDT TUE JUL 12 2016

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. COOLER. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 50 PERCENT.

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. NORTHWEST WIND AROUND 5 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 20 PERCENT.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW AROUND 70. SOUTH WIND AROUND 5 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH AROUND 80.

Web.com tour event scheduled for Omaha next year

Sports

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new Web.com Tour event has been scheduled for next year in Omaha, Nebraska. The PGA and Pinnacle Bank announced Monday that the Pinnacle Bank Championship will be played the week of July 17-23 at The Club at Indian Creek. The purse will be $600,000.

The parties say their five-year sponsorship agreement runs through the 2021 season. The PGA Tour didn’t renew its contract with the Omaha Community Service Foundation after the 2013 Cox Classic, ending an 18-year tour run in Omaha.

San Diego hosts All-Star Game

Sports

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Petco Park in San Diego hosts the 87th All-Star Game tonight, with White Sox ace Chris Sale (14-3) starting for the American League against Giants righty Johnny Cueto (13-1). The AL has won three in a row, but the National League leads 43-41 overall with two ties. Anthony Rizzo and a lot of Cubs take on David Ortiz and a bunch of Red Sox, and the league that wins gets home-field advantage in the World Series.

Tonight’s starting lineup for manager Ned Yost will include a pair of Royals — first baseman Eric Hosmer and catcher Salvador Perez. Pitchers Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis also made the squad, although Davis is inactive for the game. From St. Louis, Matt Carpenter and Aledmys Diz are on the National League squad with Carpenter inactive.

 

Iowa early News Headlines: Tuesday, July 12th 2016

News

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Corn and soybean crops in Iowa and Nebraska continue to make good progress and plant development remains ahead of the five-year average. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly crop update says corn in Iowa and Nebraska is rated at nearly 80 percent good to excellent while soybeans are around 78 percent good to excellent.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Board of Regents is dismissing questions about a land deal between its president’s private business and Iowa State University President Steven Leath. Board spokesman Josh Lehman says the deal uncovered by the Des Moines Register is a private transaction that the board will not investigate. The deal involves Leath’s purchase of 145 acres of land from Summit Agricultural Group, which is owned by Board President Bruce Rastetter, for $623,000.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 33 Iowa small businesses and farms have been awarded grants to reduce energy costs by improving lighting and installing solar energy systems. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says more than $670,000 is approved for the projects including funding a wind energy project and improvements to grain dryer systems on two farms.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has shortened the application form for a person with a criminal conviction who wants to request a pardon from the governor or have his or her firearm rights restored. A new form released online Monday reduces the number of pages from five to two and the number of questions from 43 to 29.

(Update) Stuart Police search for burglary suspect

News

July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Stuart late Monday night issued an alert on their social media page about a search underway for two suspects. Since their initial post was made, authorities said they were looking for Joshua Ervin Subbert. Subbert fled from police on foot in the 500 block of W. Front St. He’s wanted on six burglary and theft related warrants, out of three different counties. (A current photo of Subbert is unavailable at this time.)

A Guthrie County Sheriffs Office dog was used to assist in the search however due to the weather, the search was suspended. If you see a subject matching Subbert’s description, or know where he is, please contact the Guthrie County Sheriffs Office at 641-747-2214 or dial 911. Subbert is not considered dangerous and officials say they do not believe the public is in any danger.

Another person with Subbert at the time was located and interviewed. Charges may be filed against that person, at a later date.

TUESDAY, JULY 12th

Trading Post

July 12th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  24’ aluminum extension ladder $100, 7’ step ladder $25, 2011 Hustler Sport Riding lawnmower 42” deck $1500, Self propelled Snapper mower 21” deck $50, 5′ X 8′ metal trailer metal mesh deck 13” tire rims $500.  Call 249-6454.  SOLD!

TO GIVE AWAY:  7 or 8 large tomato plants, call 712-249-0773.  CLAIMED!

WANTED:  Kittens in Massena. Taking donations for cat food.  (712)590-7001.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch #372 will expire at 11-p.m.

Weather

July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL ALLOW SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 372 TO EXPIRE AT 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS…IN IOWA THIS ALLOWS TO EXPIRE THE WATCH FOR AUDUBON CALHOUN CARROLL CRAWFORD GREENE SAC COUNTIES.

 

Area baseball scores from Mon., 7/11/6

Sports

July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Creston 4, ADM, Adel 3
Harlan 5, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 4
Saydel 15, Winterset 3
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 6, Spencer 0