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Polk County sheriff releases additional 2018 shooting info

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September 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County sheriff’s office released dashcam footage and other information Friday about the fatal shooting of a Wisconsin man by one of its deputies in 2018. It wasn’t immediately clear from the video released Friday if 25-year-old Isaiah Hayes was shot in the back, as his family contends. The sheriff’s office disclosed details in an online video that includes dashboard camera footage of deputies chasing the Ashland, Wisconsin, man through central Iowa.

They also released previously undisclosed documents and radio communications. The sheriff’s office says Deputy Ryan Phillips saw Hayes run from a stolen car near Altoona, Iowa. Phillips reported that Hayes had a weapon and that Phillips fired when Hayes refused orders to drop it.

 

Hog farmer sentenced to life in corn rake killing of wife

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

MANCHESTER, Iowa (AP) — An eastern Iowa hog farmer has been sentenced to life in prison in the death of his wife, who was impaled in the back with a corn rake. Iowa District Court Judge Thomas Bitter issued the required sentence of life without parole Friday for 44-year-old Todd M. Mullis. He was convicted in September 2019 in the death of his wife, 39-year-old Amy Mullis, on the couple’s farm near Earlville.

Mullis has maintained his innocence. Prosecutors say Mullis was furious that his wife was having an affair and feared he’d lose their farm if she divorced him. The sentencing hearing was postponed four times because of restrictions related to the coronavirus.

 

(UPDATE) Police make another arrest in Des Moines murder case

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September 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police have made a second arrest in the murder of a man who was shot to death in a neighborhood near Drake University. Police said Friday they charged 27-year-old Michael Jermaine Jacobs of Des Moines with first-degree murder in the death of 36-year-old Sean Newman of Des Moines. Whitney Ann Davis, 33, of Des Moines was charged a day earlier with first-degree murder in the case.

Police said in a news release Friday that the evidence indicates that Jacobs was the person who shot and killed Newman on Wednesday.Detectives are continuing the investigation, but no additional arrests are expected.

 

Who’s Gona Win? – Week 2 – 09/04/2020

Podcasts, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

September 4th, 2020 by admin

Chris Parks, Jim Field, Matt Mullenix, and Doug Leonard take a look at 8 area high school football games each week throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy.

Who’s Gonna Win? is brought to you in 2020 by Rush CPA and Associates and Fareway.

Last Week:

Doug Leonard 6-2
Matt Mullenix 6-2
Jim Field 5-3
Chris Parks 4-4

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Trojan Preview – Week 2 – 09/04/2020

Podcasts, Sports, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

September 4th, 2020 by admin

KJAN Sports Director Chris Parks’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Mike McDermott. We take a brief look back at previous contests and preview the next Friday night contest. This week we talk about the week one loss to Underwood and preparations for the week two match-up with Kuemper Catholic.

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Trading Post

September 4th, 2020 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Show Phoenix chickens, 1 rooster and 6 hens, have won purple ribbons $75 for all; other show chickens available call for info,  guinea fowl. 249-9838.

FOR SALE: 3 different wood burning stoves. One is a round, brick-lined unit. Another is a more ornate fancy type with the top section. $100-$300 and willing to talk price. Also still has some free pears left to pick up. Call 712-249-0223.

FOR SALE:  Parker SideKick XP and Plano Bow Case: $220.00.  Pull weight 20lbs-40lbs, Draw 18”-28”, String 51”, Cable 32 ¾”.  New String, Three pin sight, Quiver, New peep sight (comes with old one), New De-Loop (has extra string), New hyper glide slide, Comes with a Youth Allen release, Easton Holder, Plano Protector Compact Bow Case – Black.  Everything that is marked as  “New” was just done 6-28-2018 at Bass Pro.  Feel free to call or text Stacy at 515-720-6168.

FOR SALE: Oval fuel tank with 12 volt pump, 100 gallons. $100; round fuel tank with 12 volt pump, 200 gallons $100. Trailer made out of a Chevy truck bed $100. 323-4890

FOR SALE:  beautiful, like new queen sized very heavy comforter and pillow shams, $15.00.  Phone 712-254-6842.

WANTED:  Looking for vintage farm advertising trucker hats, most interested in those with patches and made in the USA. Feel free to text or call 712-249-5455.

FOR SALE:  Hand made designer end/coffee table for sale. $75 each table.  Designer maple and cedar wood end table and plant stand. Hand crafted.$75 each. Call Tim at 712-249-9242.

FOR SALE:  Pair of black 10 1/2 Dicky steel toe work boots. Worn only three times. Regularly $85. Will take $40. Call or text (712) 249-1512.

FOR SALE:  Two blue area rugs.  (1) rectangular 50” X 20” for $10 and (1) 7’6” round for $25.00 or both for $30.  In excellent condition.  Call 712-254-2811 in Atlantic.  SOLD!

WANTED: 2 axle car trailer. 712-579-2291 in Atlantic.

FOR SALE: Very nice collection of 239 Ken Griffey Jr. baseball cards in 3 ring binder, box of Wheaties with Ken Griffey Jr. when he traded to Cincinnati, over 2,200 misc. baseball, football, basketball cards. $20. 249-5063. SOLD!

FOR SALE: XL Iowa State jacket, red & yellow quilted, never worn. $5. 243-2860.

FOR SALE: Wood stove pellets, 67 bags, $3.75 each. 243-2301.

FOR SALE:  Jack Reacher DVD. Stars Tom Cruise. Very Good Condition.  $5.00.  Call 243-2344.

Police: Man arrested in killing of pregnant Iowa teen

News

September 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Police in suburban Des Moines say an 18-year-old man has been arrested for the shooting death of a pregnant teenager earlier this month at an Ankeny hotel. Police say in a news release that Donault Logan, of Des Moines, turned himself in shortly before noon Friday to Ankeny police outside of the Polk County Jail.

Logan faces charges of involuntary manslaughter, the killing of a fetus under Iowa law and several other counts in the Aug. 3 death of 17-year-old Mia Holmes, of Ankeny. Logan was Holmes’ boyfriend and has said the shooting was an accident that happened when he was removing the gun from a bag and it fired, hitting Holmes.

 

(UPDATE) Police identify man killed by Bettendorf officer

News

September 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

BETTENDORF, Iowa (AP) — Authorities identified the man shot to death by a Bettendorf police officer 53-year-old Timothy Alan Clevenger, of Silvis. Clevenger was killed in the Thursday afternoon shooting after officers responded to a Bettendorf home. Officers say Clevenger was holding a sharp-edged weapon near children, putting them in danger, when he was shot. The Quad-City Times reported Friday that county records listed Clevenger as the owner of the home where the shooting occurred.

It was registered as a child-development home. Police say they won’t identify the officer who shot Clevenger until state investigators formally interview the officer. The officer is on administrative leave.

 

SHIRLEY KINEN, 82, of Largo, FL (Formerly of Atlantic) – Svcs. 9/9/20

Obituaries

September 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

SHIRLEY KINEN, 82, of Largo, FL (Formerly of Atlantic), died Aug. 25th, in Belleair, FL. Funeral services for SHIRLEY KINEN will be held 11-a.m. Wed., Sept. 9th, at the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

A Private, family burial for Shirley Kinen will be held in the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family’s wishes.

SHIRLEY KINEN is survived by:

Her sons – Doug (Gwen) Kinen, of Indian Rocks Beach, FL, and Dennis (Judy) Kinen, of Council Bluffs.

Her daughter – Diana (Gerhard) Marburg, of Atlantic.

4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Motorcyclist being chased by police dies in Iowa crash

News

September 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a teen motorcyclist who led police on a high speed chase in Polk County died after crashing the bike. The Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened Thursday afternoon, killing 18-year-old Matthew James Harris, of Mitchellville. Investigators say he sped off when Pleasant Hill police tried to stop him. The patrol says Harris lost control of the bike near an intersection and was thrown from bike, sustaining fatal injuries. Police say was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.