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Big Ten Conference extends organized team activities suspension until May 4th

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March 31st, 2020 by admin

The Big Ten Conference announced today that it will extend the previously announced suspension of all organized team activities through May 4, 2020 and will re-evaluate again at that time.

This is an additional measure to the previously announced cancellation of all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year. The Conference also has previously announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.

The Big Ten Conference will continue to use this time to work with the appropriate medical experts and institutional leadership to determine next steps relative to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The main priority of the Big Ten Conference is to ensure the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.

Adair County BOS electronic meeting agenda for 4/1/20

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will conduct their regular weekly meeting by dial-in conference, 9-a.m. Wednesday. Persons interested in partaking in the session may call 605-313-6157, and use access code 526272#.  On the agenda are updates on the Manure Management Plan (MMP), a Bond Council Engagement Agreement, and discussion with Speer Financial’s Maggie Burger, with regard to a General Obligation Bond Sale not to exceed $4.5-million in G.O. Capital Loan Notes.

Afterward, the Board will act on approving a Resolution fixing the date for a meeting on the proposed agreement and issuance of notes, and a Resolution fixing the date for a meeting with regard to $4.5-million in G.O. Urban Renewal Bonds. The Adair County Supervisors will then discuss a Families First Coronavirus Response Act Policy, COVID-19 updates, and related matters.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 3/31/20

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Man charged with crash death of 9-year-old Sioux City boy

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) — A driver has been charged with the crash death of a boy in northern Iowa’s Floyd County. Court records say Jesse Blade, of Charles City, is charged with vehicular homicide while intoxicated and with other crimes. Blade’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday. The crash happened in Rudd on Oct. 26. The Iowa State Patrol has said Blade didn’t halt his car at a stop sign and rammed into the passenger side of a minivan. The crash killed 9-year-old Royce Fisher, who lived in Sioux City.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 3/31/20

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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1 arrest, 1 theft in Creston

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Creston was arrested Monday afternoon, for Violation of a Protective Order. 34-year old Ashlee Willets was taken into custody at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, and subsequently released on a Promise to Appear in court. And a woman residing in the 200 block of Maple Street, in Creston, reported to police, Monday, that sometime overnight Sunday into Monday morning, someone broke into her car and took a purse containing cash and gift cards. The purse was later found, but its contents were missing. The loss was estimated at $105.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 3/31/20

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Audubon School Board Special ZOOM meeting set for April 6th

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 11:40-a.m.) The Audubon School Board will hold a Special meeting via ZOOM 7-p.m., Monday, April 6th. The session will include a public hearing on, and approval of, the proposed FY2020-21 Budget.  They will also take action on approving a Pre-Levy Issuance Resolution. Afterward, the Board will move into and exempt session for the purpose of strategy discussion, with regard to negotiations with employees not represented by a Collective Bargaining Unit. The Board will then return to open session and act on approving raises for the aforementioned employees.

The public will be allowed to attend the hearing in person, but due to COVID-19 precautions and the Governor’s Declaration, the hearing will be limited to ten participants with preference going to Board members and other people necessary to conducting the hearing. Members of the public are encouraged to attend via Zoom using the link (https://zoom.us/j/204833935) which can also be found in the board agenda that will be published by Friday,  April 3rd, 2020.

If members of the public wish to address the board with regard to the public hearing, you’ll need to contact Audubon School District Superintendent Eric Trager, or School Board President Mark Nissen, in writing by no later than this Friday, April 3rd.

2 arrested following Tue. morning Kwik Shop robbery

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Council Bluffs Police say a man and a teenage female were arrested early this (Tuesday) morning, following the robbery of a convenience store. 18-year old Christopher Reed, of Omaha, was taken into custody in Omaha, by Omaha Police. He was being held there while awaiting extradition to Iowa. A 17-year old female from Council Bluffs was arrested for Robbery in the 1st Degree, and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs.

Authorities say at that around 2:18-a.m. officers were sent to Kwik Shop at 3632 Ave G in Council Bluffs, for a robbery that had just occurred. The clerk advised a black male dressed in in dark clothing, displayed a black handgun and demanded money. The male then left the store with an unknown amount of cash. When officers arrived in the area they learned the male suspect was now with a white female in all dark clothing

A witness called Police at approximately 2:33-a.m., and said two subjects matching the robbery suspects were just seen getting onto the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge linking Council Bluffs and Omaha across the Missouri River. CB-PD officers arrived a short time later and gave chase on foot on the bridge. The juvenile female was taken into custody on the Iowa side of the river. Both suspects were arrested after interviews with detectives and evidence collection.

Firefighters find woman’s body after Winterset house blaze

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March 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

WINTERSET, Iowa (KCCI-TV) — Officials say the body of a 64-year-old woman was found by firefighters after they put out a blaze at a house in south-central Iowa. Madison County authorities say the fire erupted Saturday night at a residence just west of Winterset. Station KCCI reports that the body’s been identified as that of Debra Robinson. The cause of her death and of the fire are being investigated.