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Drake Overwhelms Iowa Wesleyan in 104-49 Rout

Sports

November 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Blake Danielak, in just his second college basketball game, scored 18 points to pace Drake in a 104-49 win over Iowa Wesleyan on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs (2-0) used a 16-2 run midway through the first half to open up a 31-9 lead and never looked back. They took a 53-22 advantage into halftime.

Danielak shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 4 of 7 from behind the 3-point line. He added six rebounds and four assists in just 20 minutes of action. Drake made 39 of 61 (63.9 percent) field goals and dished out 25 assists as a team. The Bulldogs committed just five turnovers and outscored the Tigers 30-6 in the paint.

Dion Lightner was the lone Iowa Wesleyan player in double figures, finishing with 10 points. The game served as an exhibition for the Tigers, who will open their regular season on Saturday night.

Iowa corn harvest 88 percent complete

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The corn harvest is 88 percent complete in Iowa, about 8 percentage points ahead of normal and soybeans are 98 percent done, three days ahead of average. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey says farmers finished with harvest have begun fall field work including tilling, fertilizer applications, and conservation practice construction.

He says the 12 percent of the corn crop still in the field represents an estimated $1 billion worth of grain yet to be harvested in Iowa. Much if it is showing high moisture levels and may require drying before it’s marketed. Iowa is on track for a 2.2 billion bushel corn crop, up 18 percent from last year.

Soybean production is estimated at 415 million bushels, slightly above last year’s 414 million bushels.

Clarinda Police Report

News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers issued his most recent report on arrests and incidents Tuesday evening.The report included three OWI/1st offense arrests. Those charged included: 43-year old Krista Sue Nelson, and 43-year old Roger Dale Foster (aka “Buzzy” Foster), both of Clarinda, and 18-year old Wyatt Dale Williams, of Bedford.

Brothers says on Nov. 7th, 30-year old Kyle Edward Nook, of Clarinda, was arrested on a mittimus warrant for violation of a domestic abuse protection order issued by the Taylor County Magistrate Court. And, on Oct. 31st, 25-year old Jared Martin Kuhns, of Joplin, Missouri, was arrested for misdemeanor trespass and possession of drug paraphernalia.

(Update) City of Elliott issues Emergency Declaration

News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

(Updated) — Officials with the City of Elliott, Tuesday, issued a WATER EMERGENCY DECLARATION due to a water main break that disrupted the municipal water infrastructure. Even though the water main break has been repaired, due to suspected contaminants in the water system itself, the water is not able to be boiled nor should be consumed. The City of Elliott is working with local vendors to supply water to the residents within the city limits of Elliott.

Residents can come to Elliott City Hall to obtain their potable water. The City Hall was open until 9-pm Tuesday. Emergency Manager Brian Hamman reported on Facebook, that as of 845-p.m. Tuesday, nearly 200 cases of water had been distributed to citizens in Elliott. City Hall there will re-open at 7-a.m. today  (Wednesday).

Further tests will be administered throughout the next several days. Potable water must be used for consumption and cooking through at least Thursday morning. Citizens may still use city water for sanitary purposes such as bathing but should avoid ingesting the water. Listen to KJAN for further updates, and follow Montgomery County Emergency Management on their Facebook page at Facebook.com/MontgomeryEMA for further information. Critical updates will be also be sent via the CodeRED alerting system.

McDermott sentenced to 5-year years in prison for domestic abuse assault

News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A judge has sentenced an Atlantic man to 5-years in prison for an incident involving his wife which took place on Oct. 13th, 2012 at R&B Feeds. Judge Jeffrey Larsen also ordered 46-year old Rex Dean McDermott to pay a $750 fine plus court costs. He was given credit for time served. A no contact order was also extended for a period of one-year.

In Sept. 2013, McDermott agreed to plead guilty to a charge of domestic abuse by strangulation, causing bodily injury, in exchange for one count of willful injury causing bodily injury and one count of domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury/by mental illness, being dismissed.

According to reports, McDermott’s probation officer indicated in his statement to the judge that McDermott suffered from a bi-polar disorder, as well as substance abuse problems. He also said McDermott accepted responsibility for his actions and showed remorse during his interviews. Regardless, the officer recommended McDermott receive the appropriate term of incarceration due because of the violent nature of the offense.

Prior to being sentenced, Rex McDermott reportedly apologized to his family, his customers and clients, and the community.

BOTTLED WATER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR CITY OF ELLIOTT

News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The city of Elliott in Montgomery County has issued a bottled water advisory after contractors hit a water main Tuesday afternoon. The city and the DNR recommend residents use bottled water until the city can test the water to make sure it is safe to drink. That could be several days after pressure is restored. Bottled water is recommended because of the high level of nitrates in the Elliott water supply.

Boiling concentrates nitrates in the water, which could cause the water to be unsafe for infants and pregnant women to drink. Tap water can be used for bathing and other uses, but bottled water should be used for drinking, tooth washing, food preparation and similar uses.

For more information, call the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s water hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Cass County Extension and Outreach Hosts Beef Project Meeting

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Cass County 4-H & FFA Beef Project participants are encouraged to attend a Beef Project Meeting on November 19 at 6 PM at the Cass County Community Center. Information will be shared about project selection, management practices, and weigh-in information. Chris Clark, ISU Extension and Outreach Beef Program Specialist will also give tips for new and experienced beef project participants.

“The beef project has always been popular in Cass County. This meeting is a great way to kick off the year and get members thinking about participating in the beef project even before weigh-ins on December 28,” stated Beth Irlbeck, Cass County Youth Coordinator. “A meeting like this should help expand the  knowledge of the project and encourage advancement in the project area.”

Youth will also have to opportunity to discuss carcass data information, ask for clarification related to the beef project at the Cass County Fair and find out information about Beef Weigh-in, scheduled for December 28, 2013 from 8 AM-1 PM at the Cass County Fairgrounds Scalehouse.

For more information about the beef project, contact the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132.

Sunday afternoon accident in Atlantic

News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following an accident that happened just after 3-p.m. Sunday, in Atlantic. The A-PD says vehicles driven by Brendan Holmes, of Atlantic, and Jeremy Petersen, of Marne, collided as Petersen was traveling north in the 300 block of Poplar Street and Holmes was traveling south. Officials say Holmes’ vehicle crossed the center line and hit Petersen’s vehicle in the left rear quarter panel and wheel, causing a total of $14,000 damage. Authorities said Petersen tried to turn in order to avoid the collision, but was unsuccessful.

Holmes was cited by Police for Driving on the Wrong side of a two-way highway.

Atlantic man arrested on drug and firearm charges

News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic report the arrest on Sunday of 29-year old Joseph Howell. Officials say the Atlantic man was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and 4 counts of Possession of a Firearm as a Felon or other. Howell was being held in the Cass County Jail.

And, 27-year old Christopher Castillo, of Atlantic, was arrested Sunday on 3 counts of Possession of Firearms by a Felon or other. Castillo was also booked into the Cass County Jail.

1 injured during head-on collision in Stanton Tuesday morning

News

November 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A head-on collision between a pickup and a car this (Tuesday) morning in Stanton resulted in one person being sent to the hospital. The Iowa State Patrol says 62-year old Kathy A. Sorensen, of Stanton, who was wearing her seat belt, was transported by Stanton Rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial hospital, after her 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser collided with a 2003 Chevy pickup driven by an unidentified 16-year old female, also from Stanton.

The accident happened at around 8-a.m. as the pickup was traveling north on Broad Avenue at James Street in Stanton, and the car was traveling south. Following the crash, both vehicles came to rest on the roadway. The accident remains under investigation.

(12-p.m. News)