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State officials updating list of impaired lakes, ponds, rivers and streams

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 2nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A draft list from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources indicates 750 segments of lakes, rivers and streams in Iowa are impaired due to pollution and are not suitable for at least one of its intended uses, like swimming or as a source of drinking water. Ken Krier, a D-N-R environmental specialist, describes Iowa’s water quality as stable.

“I don’t know if we can really point to one direction or the other,” he says. “You know, last cycle from 2016-2018, there was a 2% increase and we’re at a 2% decrease this cycle.” The state is required by federal law to update the list of impaired waters every two years. This is the first time in more than two decades there’s been a decrease in the total number of bodies of water classified as impaired.

Alicia Vasto of the Iowa Environmental Council says with hundreds of bodies of water still on the impaired list, state officials must establish regulations that limit pollution. “We believe that the voluntary approach that the state is taking to water quality is not sufficient,” she says. The list is a draft and Iowans may submit written comments to the D-N-R about the list this month, before it’s submitted to federal officials.

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Midwest Sports Headlines: 12/2/20

Sports

December 2nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette says he knew he messed up when police pulled him over after clocking him driving 74 mph in a 30-mph zone on Nov. 1. He thought his football career was probably over. He was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated. His career was not over. He’s gotten support from his family, teammates and coaches. He has worked to rebuild their trust. He was suspended one game. For the season, Smith-Marsette has 14 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Christian Bishop scored 18 points to lead six Creighton players in double figures and the ninth-ranked Bluejays routed Omaha 94-67. The Bluejays came out much sharper than in their opener against North Dakota State on Sunday. They shot 61% while bolting to a 50-26 halftime lead. Big East preseason player of the year Marcus Zegarowski made back-to-back 3-pointers near the end of a 27-3 run that broke open the game early. Denzel Mahoney, who sat out the opener because of COVID-19 issues, hit a 3 for Creighton’s first basket and finished with 17 points. Marlon Ruffin scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half to lead the Mavericks.

UNDATED (AP) — The DePaul and Creighton women’s basketball teams have been wearing masks while they are on the court playing this season. DePaul coach Doug Bruno says he took the advice of the school’s medical staff. His 20th-ranked team has played its first two games wearing masks. Masks are not required for college basketball players on the court. Experts say they do not make breathing more difficult. Susan Hopkins, a professor of medicine at the University of California San Diego, says it can take getting used to.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Wilson scored 21 of his career-high 23 points in the second half and posted his first double-double to help No. 7 Kansas get past No. 20 Kentucky 65-62 in the Champions Classic. Wilson grabbed 10 rebounds as the Jayhawks won their second straight since losing to top-ranked Gonzaga in their opener. Ochai Agbaji had 17 points for Kansas. Kentucky was led by Brandon Boston Jr. and Davion Mintz, who each scored 12. Mintz had a chance to tie it with five seconds to go but his 3-pointer was off the mark and Kansas grabbed the rebound.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Rocket Watts scored 20 points and Julius Marble had a career-high 12 to help No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 6 Duke 75-69 Tuesday night in the Champions Classic. The Spartans trailed by 10 early in the game but closed the first half with a 13-4 surge to take a 37-33 lead at halftime. The Blue Devils rallied late and pulled within five in the final minute.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Left-hander Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals have finalized an $18 million, two-year deal, reuniting the 32-year-old starter with the club that helped him revive his career. Kansas City is bringing in the 2019 All-Star to boost a rotation that leaned largely on unproven youngsters in 2020. The contract includes a club option for 2023 for $13 million with a $1 million buyout.T he 32-year-old Minor split 2020 between the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics, going 1-6 with a 5.56 ERA and diminished velocity after posting the best numbers of his career a year earlier.

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Iowa early News Headlines: 12/2/20

News

December 2nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says there are no plans to use millions of dollars of unused state surplus money to help businesses and families experiencing financial stress due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some other states have approved state funding aid or are considering it. Reynolds said Tuesday there isn’t enough state money. She placed the burden on Congress to reach an agreement. Pubic health data in Iowa shows signs that the coronavirus infection rate is slowing, but the number of people hospitalized and dying with the coronavirus remains high. Iowa reported 24 deaths and 1,906 new confirmed cases Tuesday. Hospitals reported 1,172 patients with the virus.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sioux City police say they are investigating a death inside an apartment used by transients as a homicide. The victim’s body was found Tuesday. Police did not release the gender of the victim, who appeared to have signs of blunt force trauma. The person appeared to have been deceased for a week. A medical examiner has not yet determined the cause of death. The apartment is part of a complex where 33-year-old Solomon Blackbird was shot on Nov. 1. He later died. Police say the two deaths do not appear to be related.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man inside a Cedar Rapids home, and a person of interest was being questioned. Police say the shooting happened Monday morning, when officers were called to the home for a report of a shooting. KWWL reports that arriving officers found the body of 24-year-old Charles James Griffin. Police have not released other details of what may have led to the shooting and have not announced any arrests, although a person of interest was questioned.

ODEBOLT, Iowa (AP) — A Texas company has announced it will build a $15 million plant in northwest Iowa that will make environmentally-friendly shipping pallets from corn plant waste, such as stalks, husks and leaves. The Des Moines Register reports that Corn Board Manufacturing will build the 50,000-square-foot plant on 40 acres west of Odebolt in Sac County. The company makes a wood alternative, named CornBoard, from corn stover, the plant debris that’s typically left in the field after a crop is harvested. The company already uses CornBoard to make ski, snow and skateboard equipment under the Stalk It brand name, as well as indoor and outdoor furniture. Company CEO Lane Segerstrom says construction will begin in the spring and the plant will employ up to 30 people.

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Atlantic boys off to quick start with runaway win over Creston

Sports

December 1st, 2020 by admin

The Atlantic boys basketball team didn’t take long to get in a groove for the 2020-21 season. The Trojans jumped on top of Creston 17-4 by the end of the first quarter and never looked back in a 62-36 opening road win. The Trojans led by 14 at halftime and pushed that lead to 25 by the end of the third.

The Trojans shared the ball well and three players finished in double figures, 16 for Skyler Handlos, 14 from Dayton Templeton, and 10 from Garrett Reynolds. The Trojans also did a great job on the boards and limited the Panthers to single shot possessions most of the night.

Creston falls to 0-2 on the season and will next travel to St. Albert next Tuesday.

Atlantic starts of 1-0 and will welcome in Glenwood Friday. We’ll have that game on KJAN and KJANTV.

Watch the full replay of the game HERE.

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Atlantic girls fight hard but fall just short against Creston

Sports

December 1st, 2020 by admin

The Atlantic girls basketball team put together a solid outing in their opener and came up two points shy of a rated Creston team 67-65. Atlantic trailed by 9 at the end of the third but rallied back to momentarily take a lead late in the game. Creston got a big late transition bucket from Sam Dunphy to give them the edge. A last second drive and close range shot from Haley Rasmussen was blocked and the Panthers grabbed the rebound as time ran out.

Creston was led by 25 points from Dunphy and 22 from Kelsey Fields. The Panther improved to 2-1 on the young season and will next host Grand View Christian on the 7th.

Haley Rasmussen dropped in 29 to lead the Trojans and Jada Jensen finished with 10. The Trojans will host 3A #1 Glenwood on Friday. We’ll have that game on KJAN and KJANTV.

Watch the replay of the game HERE.

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High School Basketball Scoreboard 12/01/2020

Sports

December 1st, 2020 by admin

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference
Creston 67, Atlantic 65 (Cres: Sam Dunphy 25pts. Atl: Haley Rasmussen 29pts)
Carroll 61, Kuemper Catholic 43
Denison-Schleswig 55, MVAOCOU 17
Harlan 44, St. Albert 42
Red Oak 41, Clarinda 37
Shenandoah 55, SW Valley 49

Western Iowa Conference
AHSTW 51, Audubon 41 (AHSTW: Claire Harris 14pts)
Tri-Center 38, Riverside 27
Treynor 52, IKM-Manning 39
Underwood 42, Logan-Magnolia 32

Rolling Valley Conference
CAM 62, Boyer Valley 41
Paton-Churdan 49, Ar-We-Va 32

Corner Conference
Bedford 67, Essex 50
Stanton 56, Clarke 38 (Stan: Jenna Stephens 18pts)

Other Scores
Dallas Center-Grimes 57, ADM 26
Lenox 64, Orient-Macksburg 11
Panorama 50, Mount Ayr 32

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference
Atlantic 62, Creston 36 (Atl: Skyler Handlos 16pts, Dayton Templeton 14pts)
Carroll 77, Kuemper Catholic 41
Clarinda 53, Red Oak 39
Denison-Schleswig 71, MVAOCOU 55
Southwest Valley 60, Shenandoah 56

Western Iowa Conference
AHSTW 68, Audubon 47 (AHSTW: Brayden Lund 27pts, Kyle Sternberg 22pts)
Treynor 62, IKM-Manning 40
Tri-Center 67, Riverside 35

Rolling Valley Conference
Boyer Valley 46, CAM 45
Exira-EHK 75, Glidden-Ralston 55 (E-EHK: Easton Nelson 31pts)
Woodbine 51, West Harrison 40

Corner Conference
Bedford 67, Essex 15
Clarke 52, Stanton 50

Other Scores
Dallas Center-Grimes 76, ADM 38
Lenox 85, Orient-Macksburg 19

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High School Wrestling Scoreboard 12/1/2020

Sports

December 1st, 2020 by admin

Quad at I-35

Creston/O-M 57, Interstate 35 17
Creston/O-M 72, Nodaway Valley 9
Winterset 75, Nodaway Valley 3

Tri at SWI

Treynor 63, Southwest Iowa 11
Treynor 68, Woodbine 9
Southwest Iowa 42, Woodbine 30

Dual at Manson NW Webster

Manson-Northwest Webster 60, Coon Rapids-Bayard 18

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Southwest Iowa couple dies of Covid complications within minutes of one another

News

December 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A former southwest Iowa sheriff and his wife of 67 years died within minutes of each other last week after contracting Covid. A double memorial graveside service is set for Friday morning at 11 at the Benton Cemetery for 86-year-old Lyle Minnick and his wife, 84-year-old Judy Minnick. The couple died last Tuesday (Nov. 24th) at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines due to complications from COVID-19.

Julia “Judy” Louise Minnick

Lyle Minnick (Photos via the Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home.

An obituary states Judy preceded Lyle in death by four minutes. Lyle Minnick served as Ringgold County Sheriff from 1985 until his retirement in 1999. He served 10 years as a sheriff’s deputy prior to his election as sheriff. He was finishing a four-year term on the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors upon his death last week. Lyle also served two years in the U.S. Navy from 1953-to-’55, and worked as a farmer and truck driver.

Lyle and Judy Minnick were married in January, 1953. The couple had four children and five grandchildren.

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Update to shots fired story in Council Bluffs

News

December 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Council Bluffs Police, Tuesday, updated a story we brought you late last week with regard to a “Shots fired” incident Thursday night, outside of the gas station/convenience store at 1305 N. 25th Street. The Council Bluffs Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the two persons in the photographs (shown on the right side of this page). It is believed that the female arrived with the male shooter in a dark colored SUV. Do not attempt to confront these persons, they are considered armed and dangerous.

The male has numerous tattoos on his arms and upper chest, he also has long dark hair that goes to the middle of the back. He may be of Hispanic descent.

This investigation is ongoing by the Criminal Investigation Division. Anyone with any information that was in the area at the time of this incident or recognizes the suspects is encouraged to contact this Division at 712-328-4728 or they may call Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.

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Police in Council Bluffs late Thursday night, said a shots-fired incident took place outside of a gas station/convenience store at around 9:46-p.m. As the results of an investigation, authorities say an adult female patron went into the gas station at 1305 N 25th Street for coffee. Upon returning to her vehicle, she noticed a white male party walking rapidly towards her. The male began to fire shots at the female, so she drove away fleeing the area.

The victim’s vehicle was struck by two rounds, but she was not physically injured. The motive for the incident was unclear at the time of the report. The suspect fled the area and has not been located. The suspect was a white male, no further description. He was with two white females and they were in a newer model black Mitsubishi SUV.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Council Bluffs Police Department at 712‐328‐ STOP. The victim was aware of what was going on around her. She took immediate decisive action, preventing any further harm to herself. Bluffs Police remind citizens, that “As the holidays approach, criminals tend to look for easy marks. Be vigilant and have a plan of action to keep yourself out of harm’s way.”

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No. 24 Iowa’s Smith-Marsette rebuilds trust after his arrest

Sports

December 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette says he knew he messed up when police pulled him over after clocking him driving 74 mph in a 30-mph zone on Nov. 1. He thought his football career was probably over. He was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated.

FILE – In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California in San Diego. Smith-Marsette knew he messed up when Iowa City police pulled him over after clocking him driving 74 mph in a 30 zone in the wee hours of Nov. 1. His career was not over. In fact, coach Kirk Ferentz offered support, putting out a statement hours later saying the arrest was out of character and that Smith-Marsette was a great teammate. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)

His career was not over. He’s gotten support from his family, teammates and coaches. He has worked to rebuild their trust. He was suspended one game. For the season, Smith-Marsette has 14 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

 

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