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TUESDAY, JANUARY 31st

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January 31st, 2017 by admin

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Harlan introduces Willie Baughman as new Head Volleyball Coach

Sports

January 31st, 2017 by admin

Harlan Community Activities Director Mitch Osborn announced Tuesday morning the hiring of Willie Baughman as the new Head Volleyball coach at Harlan Community High School pending school board approval.

Willie is in his 4th year as math teacher at Harlan Community and was 7th grade volleyball coach his first two years. He has been 9th grade volleyball coach the last two years along with volunteering to coach at the varsity level with Hall of Fame coach Angie Spangenberg during the last four years. Spangenberg announced her retirement last fall.

Baughman graduated from HCHS in 2009 and went on to play college football at IWCC and then transferred to ISU where he completed his education degree.

Activities Director Mitch Osborn had this to say about Willie: “I am very excited to announce that Willie Baughman will be the new Volleyball coach at HCHS. Willie has been a student of the game of volleyball ever since he started coaching at HCHS. He has been mentored by Hall of Fame coach Angie Spangenberg and long-time assistant coach Chad Swanson which has helped prepare him to become the next head coach at HCHS. Willie has tremendous work ethic and knows the Cyclone Way and what it takes to continue the tradition and success that has been established throughout the last 15 years in the volleyball program. Chad Swanson will continue as the assistant coach which is a huge boost to the program and will make the transition go very smoothly.”

Willie will continue his duties as Head Girls golf coach and also 8th grade girl’s basketball coach.

Glenwood man faces simple misdemeanor charge in 2016 RAGBRAI death

News

January 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) – A pickup driver has been charged in the traffic death last summer of a Florida man who was participating in a cross-Iowa bicycle ride. Mills County Attorney Naeda Elliott said in a news release Tuesday that 34-year old Robb Philippus, of Glenwood, committed a misdemeanor traffic violation.

The Iowa State Patrol says 72-year-old Wayne Ezell, of Jacksonville, Florida, and his bicycle were hit from behind by Philippus’ truck while heading west July 24, 2016 on U.S. Highway 34. The Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa set out from Glenwood that morning.

Investigators found no evidence that Philippus was under the influence of alcohol or any drugs that day. Investigators say Philippus stopped immediately and rendered aid to Ezell.

A charge of “Actions Against Bicyclists” means Philippus could face up to 30 days in jail and a fine between $65-to $625.

Mills County Sheriff’s report (1/31)

News

January 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests. On Sunday, 55-year old Albino Sanchez, of Omaha, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. And, on Saturday, 26-year old Cory David Cleveland, of Glenwood, was arrested for Trespassing. Cleveland’s bond was set at $300, while the bond for Sanchez was set at $1,000.

Number of Iowa Guard soldiers with combat experience a modern record

News

January 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The leader of the Iowa National Guard says the nine-thousand soldiers under his command are serving during the “longest, most challenging period of war and domestic emergencies” in the state’s history. “Nearly 40 percent of our currently-serving soldiers and airmen are combat veterans, the highest percentage in this organization’s modern history.”

Adjutant General Timothy Orr delivered his “Condition of the Guard” address this morning at the statehouse. Today, 425 Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen are on active duty.  “Today’s evolving nature of warfare demands an evolving warrior,” Orr said, “one that is highly-educated, physically-fit, technologically-savvy and globally-aware.”

Eighty soldiers from two Iowa Guard units currently are serving in Afghanistan. Orr says guard units deployed to “more than a dozen locations around the globe” this past year. “We’ve executed every mission assigned,” Orr said. “We’ve served our state and our nation here at home and we’ve rapidly deployed wherever needed.”

Orr notes Camp Dodge — the Guard’s home base in Johnston — is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. More than 118-thousand World War One soldiers were trained at Camp Dodge.  “The one thing that has not changed is Camp Dodge’s reputation as a major training base preparing our soldiers and airmen for mobilization,” Orr says. “Today, Camp Dodge in Johnston is the third-busiest National Guard training base in the United States.”

Camp Dodge is undergoing a 20 million dollar upgrade. Orr says the importance of “rigorous training…cannot be overstated.” “We cannot afford to lose what we’ve worked so hard to achieve,” Orr said, “which is the best trained, equipped, led and battle-tested National Guard in our 178-year history in Iowa.”

Nearly 12-and-a-half million will be spent in Sioux City on a new structure to consolidate operations for the 185th Refueling Wing. “Readiness Centers” in Carroll and Fairfield will be remodeled this year. In late 2017, construction will begin on a new armory in Davenport. It will replace the oldest armory currently being used by the Iowa National Guard.  “Every armory and every wing in this state has been remodeled, refurbished or rebuilt within the last 25 years,” Orr says.

Ninety-seven percent of the Guard’s budget is financed by federal tax dollars. Orr used his annual address to thank legislators and Iowans for their “steadfast” and “phenomenal” support of the Iowa National Guard.

(Radio Iowa)

Pott. County Sheriff’s report (1/31)

News

January 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports an Underwood man was arrested Monday afternoon, for Driving While Barred. 34-year old Brian James Hiltabidel was taken into custody following a traffic stop. And, 41-year old Angela Dawn Noel, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Monday night for OWI/1st Offense, following a traffic stop for an unreadable license plate.

Walnut woman arrested on Probation Violation warrant

News

January 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Audubon County say a Pottawattamie County woman turned herself-in to the Sheriff’s Office today (Tuesday). 39-year old Julie Ann Luetje, of Walnut, was wanted on an outstanding Audubon County warrant for Probation Violation. The charge is the result of Luetje allegedly violating the terms of her probation related to an OWI conviction in 2016. Luetje posted a cash bond and was released. She’s scheduled to appear in court, Feb. 13th.

Atlantic boys host Harlan tonight on KJANTV

CAM Cougar Channel, Sports

January 31st, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans boys basketball team will play host to the Harlan Cyclones tonight and we’ll have coverage online on KJANTV. It’s the second meeting of the season between the two clubs with Harlan winning the first meeting on their home floor 74-71 back on January 3rd.

Atlantic is coming in to the contest with a three game win streak and picked up a nice win last week over Nebraska squad Elmwood-Murdock in Council Bluffs. Atlantic has been led by Senior Garrett Franken with 25 points and 9 rebounds per game.

The Cyclones have won their last two, including a big comeback win over Kuemper Catholic last Friday. Caleb Rasmussen has been the driving force for Harlan, averaging 16 points and 6 assists per contest.

Chris Parks will have the game online only on KJANTV. Pregame at approximately 7:20pm and tip-off set for 7:30pm.

Historic Council Bluffs Fire Department bell reinstalled

News

January 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – A bell that tolled for Council Bluffs fire calls as early as the 1800s is again hanging outside a city fire station after years in storage. Fire Chief Justin James tells The Daily Nonpareil that the bell is now hanging from a newly constructed Centennial Bell Tower at a fire station in the center of the city. It was placed in its new home Monday.

Jim and Kelly Salvo of Salvo’s Construction provided the heavy equipment needed to hang the 1,300 pound brass bell with a crane. The Salvos are also Council Bluffs firefighters. James says the $200,000 cost to construct the tower and restore the bell was funded by donations. He says the fire department’s next task is working on the roof and the plaza below.

Creston resident reports break in and theft

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January 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a resident of the 2200 block of S. Cherry Road in Creston, reported Monday morning, that a man and woman had broken into her home and fled when she discovered them. The pair got away with property valued at $1,575. The items included a Sony laptop computer, meat slicer, wallet, DeWalt drill and bits, and a Cannon camera.