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2nd victim identified from Friday’s fatal accident in Pott. County

News

November 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie Sheriff’s Office, Monday evening, identified the second victim of Friday’s fatal accident as 17-year old Michael Bent, from Council Bluffs. The State Medical Examiner’s Office will make the official identification later in the week. A vehicle that was reported to have been involved in the incident has also been located. An investigation into the involvement that this vehicle may have had in the crash, is ongoing.

As we reported over the weekend, deputies with the Pott. County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at around 1:23-p.m., Friday, to the area of Pioneer Trail and Humbolt Lane for a two-vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, deputies located a 2017 Ford F-350 and a 1998 Honda CRV involved in the accident. The Ford F-350 was driven by 46-year old Rollin Hansen, of Council Bluffs. Hansen was eastbound on Pioneer Trail near the intersection with Humbolt Lane. The driver of the Honda CRV had not been determined. The Honda CRV was westbound on Pioneer Trail near the intersection with Humbolt Lane. The two vehicles collided near the intersection, causing both to travel into the south ditch and the Honda CRV to overturn. One occupant of the Honda was identified as 17-year old Floyd Quick, of Council Bluffs.

Quick and Bent were pronounced dead at the scene. Bent’s identity had not been released until today (Monday). The initial investigation indicated speed was a factor, and that another vehicle was involved and failed to stop.

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Tabor man injured in Thursday crash – charges pending

News

November 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responded on Nov. 21st to a single motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Highway 2 and Anna Crose, on the Southeast edge of Shenandoah.  An investigation determined 59-year old Steven Merrill Heard, of Tabor, was traveling westbound on Highway 2 in a 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup, when for reasons unknown, the pickup went into the north ditch and hit a tree, before coming to rest. Heard was transported to the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. Charges were pending. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident, which remains under investigation.

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Pres. Candidate Pete Buttigeig stops in Atlantic

News

November 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Democrat Presidential candidate and South Bend Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg campaigned in western Iowa today (Monday), releasing a plan to address retirement security. He stopped in Atlantic at around 3:30-p.m. at The Venue, and spoke to a crowd of 219 people, which packed the site. Buttigieg covered numerous topics during his 15 minute speech and 30 minute Q&A session, in Atlantic.  He spoke about the freedom to “retire with dignity,” and Medicare for All who want to have access to it.

Pete Buttigieg

He says he will usher in an era for older Americans that empowers everybody to age with dignity and independence. That begins, he said, with strengthening retirement. He said those on Medicare Advantage get the option to keep their plans, and “Asking more fortunate Americans to pay their fair share.” That means an income above $250,000 be taxed at the same level to pay into Social Security. Buttigieg says that will shore-up Social Security for future generations. He says 62-million Americans lack a workplace retirement account, and over one-third have less than $5,000 set aside for retirement. He proposes a Public Option 401-k that allows workers to supplement Social Security benefits if they choose. There would be a mandatory 2-to-1 employer match on contributions into the 401-k, so the typical American, he says, would have over $500,000 in the bank to live from, as they retire. When we do that, everyone in this country will be better off.”

He also proposed a Long Term Care America program that provides every senior who needs it, a $90 per day cash benefit, to go toward to cost of long-term, in-home or facility care. He said for Iowans, that would cut the average cost of care 39% for nursing facility services, and 57% for assisted living services. He also wants the public and private sectors to work together and make sure those are quality services. He said part of that includes mandating better oversight, a fully funded Ombudsman program that allows complaints and issues to come to light, and improved access to mandate that Medicaid cover home and community-based services.

Buttigieg says those who provide those care services, are under-appreciated, under-compensated, and there are not nearly enough of them. He says that’s why we need a $15 per hour minimum wage in America. He also supports make more E-15 fuel available year around, and small refinery waiver that doesn’t go to the big refineries around the world.

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High school basketball broadcast schedule starts tonight with Exira-EHK vs Logan-Magnolia

Sports

November 25th, 2019 by admin

The 2019-2020 high school basketball broadcast schedule on KJAN begins tonight with a girls contest in Elk Horn. The Exira-EHK Spartans host the Logan-Magnolia Panthers at 6:00pm, our pregame will start about 5:50pm. The Spartans are coming off a 17-6 campaign last year, while the Panthers were 13-9.

Spartans leading scorer Tatum Grubbs returns after averaging 14.5 points per game last season. Experienced player Jacey Anthofer, Mollie Rasmussen, Ellie Schultes, Macy Emgarten, and Kamryn Waymire also return.

The Panthers return their top two scorers from last year. Senior Kylie Morrison averaged 18.5 points per game last year and junior Emilie Thompson returns from a 11.5 ppg average.

Catch the action on AM 1220, FM 101.1, or online at kjan.com. You can also check out the video broadcast on Spartan Media. The student led broadcast can be found at kjan.com under the KJAN Video Network.

Here is a look at our pre-Christmas broadcast schedule for hoops on KJAN.

2019 KJAN High School Basketball Broadcast Schedule

Schedule is subject to change. Times listed are tipoff times, pregame will begin 15 minutes prior to the first game each night.

  • Monday, November 25th: Logan-Magnolia @ Exira-EHK (Girls) 6:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 26th: Atlantic @ Denison-Schleswig (Girls) 7:30pm
  • Monday, December 2nd: Southwest Valley @ Griswold (DH) 6:00pm/7:30pm
  • Thursday, December 5th: Stanton @ Riverside (DH) 6:00pm/7:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 10th: Clarinda @ Atlantic (DH) 6:00pm/7:30pm
  • Friday, December 13th: Audubon @ AHSTW (DH) 6:00pm/7:30pm
  • Monday, December 16th: Southwest Valley @ CAM (DH) 6:00pm/7:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 17th: Kuemper Catholic @ Atlantic (DH) 6:00pm/7:30pm
  • Friday, December 20th: Atlantic vs. Lewis Central (DH) 6:00pm/7:30pm

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Interim Mortgage Assistance available to Mills County property owners affected by flooding

News

November 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Emergency Management Agency reports Interim Mortgage Assistance is immediately available to qualified property owners of Mills County impacted by the March 2019 flooding. To qualify for the assistance those individuals must have signed up for the buyout option by October 11, 2019. The funds for Mortgage Assistance are made available through the Iowa Flood Recovery Fund and the assistance will be paid directly to the lenders. Applications must be filled out either on the Mills County Flood Page or in person at the Mills County Auditor’s Office to begin the process.

The online application will be shared across multiple social media platforms to ensure it is available and accessible to potential applicants. Property owners must provide a mortgage statement from the lender, a forbearance letter (if applicable), and tax and/or insurance statements if not paid through an escrow account, along with any other correspondence with the mortgage holder that shows a need for assistance. Qualified property owners should contact Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) by email at SWIPCO@swipco.org or by telephone at 1866-279-4720 if they have any questions.

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LAWRENCE “BUTCH” FREEMAN, 82, of Carson (Svcs. Private)

Obituaries

November 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

LAWRENCE “BUTCH” FREEMAN, 82, of Carson, died Friday, Nov. 22nd. Private family services will be held for BUTCH FREEMAN.  Loess Hills Funeral Home of Carson in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

LAWRENCE “BUTCH” FREEMAN is survived by:

His wife – Dianne.

His children – Kevin (Susan) Freeman, of Carson, Jennifer (Gail) Damgaard, of Big Spring, TX, and Beth Loring (Steve James). of Council Bluffs.

His sister – Betty Jo Lewis, of Kansas City, MO.

His brother -John (Sharron) Freeman, of Olathe, KS

8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and his sister-in-law Connie Gilreath of Bedford.

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Joens named Big 12 Player of the Week

Sports

November 25th, 2019 by admin

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State sophomore Ashley Joens claimed her first Big 12 Player of the Week honor of her career, the league announced Monday.

Ashley Joens had the biggest week of her career, totaling 56 points and 34 rebounds in just two games. Against Texas Southern, Joens’ night was nothing short of historic, and she completed the first 30-20 game in ISU women’s basketball history. In doing so, she became just the fourth Big 12 player to complete a 30-20 game since 1999-00, joining Brittney Griner, Courtney Paris and Danielle Crockrom.

Joens did not let up as she helped ISU to their first road win of the season. Joens tallied 26 points and 14 boards against the Bison, for her fourth career double-double and second straight. On the week the Iowa City, Iowa native averaged 28.0 points and 17.0 rebounds.

Joens is currently first in the Big 12 in scoring, with 24.3 points and third nationally. She is also third in the Big 12 with 12.3 rebounds per game and 10th in the nation. Joens was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week three times last season.

Joens and the Cyclones are back in action on Friday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. when they take on UAPB on Cyclones.tv.

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Duncan Named Finalist for Lou Groza Award

Sports

November 25th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa kicker Keith Duncan has been named one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award. The announcement was made Monday by the Palm Beach Country Sports Commission, presented by the Orange Bowl.

Narrowed down from 20 semifinalists, Georgia’s Rodrigo Blankenship and Washington State’s Blake Mazza are the other two finalists. Iowa’s Nate Kaeding won the award in 2002 and was a finalist in 2003.

Duncan (5-foot-10, 180-pounds), a Weddington, North Carolina, native, was named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week earlier Monday. He connected on four field goals (23, 45, 24, 29) in Iowa’s win over Illinois to break the Big Ten and Iowa single-season record with 27 made field goals. The four made field goals ties a career high (Iowa State, Purdue) and his six field goal attempts were a career-best.

This season, Duncan is 27-of-32 on field goal attempts, 12-of-16 on field goals of 40 or more yards, and a perfect 22-of-22 on PATs. Duncan’s 36 career made field goals are the sixth-most all-time in program history.

Duncan was recognized by the Lou Groza Award following his play in wins over Iowa State and Purdue.

The winner of the award will be announced live on ESPN at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show Thursday, Dec. 12.

The Hawkeyes wrap up the regular season Friday (1:30 p.m. (CT), BTN), traveling to Lincoln to face Nebraska in the Hy-Vee Heroes Game at Memorial Stadium.

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Class 1A, District 8 Football Honors

Sports

November 25th, 2019 by admin

Offensive MVP: Anthony Potthoff, Van Meter, SR

Defensive MVP: Parker Fryar, Van Meter, SR

First Team Offense

Quarterback
Anthony Potthoff, Van Meter, SR*

Running Back
Ian Abrahamson, Van Meter, SR*
Gavin Cornelison, ACGC, SO*
Connor Brown, Clarinda, SR

Wide Receiver/Tight End
Blade Koons, Van Meter, SR*
Luke South, Panorama, SR*
Dawson Frost, Mount Ayr, SR*

Offensive Line
Crew Howard, Clarinda, JR
Lincoln Olsen, Van Meter, SO*
Max Gilliland, Van Meter, JR
Jared Wasson, Panorama, SO*
Sam Madsen, ACGC, SR*

Kicker
Nathan Barnes, Clarinda, JR*

First Team Defense

Defensive Line
Bryce Cole, Van Meter, SR*
Isaac Grose, Mount Ayr, SR
Quynton Younker, CGC, SR
Logan Green, Clarinda, SO

Linebacker
Parker Fryar, Van Meter, SR*
Drew Taylor, Panorama, JR*
Reas Knapp, Mount Ayr, SR*
Evan Taylor, Pnaorama, JR

Defensive Back
Trae Ehlen, Mount Ayr, JR
Cody Coffman, Van Meter, SR
Preston Walker, Panorama, JR
Zach Madden, Van Meter, SR

Punter
Blade Koons, Van Meter, SR

*Unanimous

Second Team Offense

Quarterback
Payton Weehler, Mount Ayr, JR

Running Back
Kolby Jacobe, ACGC, SR
Gunnar Larsen, ACGC, JR
Cole Ridnour, Clarinda, JR

Wide Receiver/Tight End
Jackson Carstens, Panorama, SR
Lucas Leiferman, Panorama, JR
Lucas Marsh, ACGC, JR

Offensive Line
Andrew Simpson, Van Meter, SR
Jordan McAlexander, Mount Ayr, SR
Gage Buttler, ACGC, JR
Dalton Brown, Clarinda, SR
Trent Hambleton, Panorama, JR
Rush Rowen, West Central Valley, SR

Kicker
Cael Carl, West Central Valley, JR

Second Team Defense

Defensive Line
Brett Berg, Van Meter, SR
Patrick Junker, Van Meter, SR
Cooper Andersen, Panorama, SO
Cole Clymer, Mount Ayr, SR

Linebacker
Keelan Klommhaus, Mount Ayr, SR
Nathan Lindsay, Clarinda, SR
Calvin Sieck, Van Meter, JR
Wyatt Appleseth, Panorama, JR

Defensive Back
Michael Shull, Clarinda, JR
Justin Garcia, West Central Valley, SR
Tyler Haynes, Van Meter, SR
Zach Rizzuti, Panorama, JR

Punter
Nathan Barnes, Clarinda, JR

Honorable Mention

Van Meter: Max Pettit, Kolby Booge, Korbin Barck
Panorama: Dominic Walker, Kade Arganbright, Jared Henderson
Mount Ayr: Cayden Lambert, Rhett Larson, Dawson Swank
ACGC: Cayden Jensen, Cael Hoing, Victor Gonzalez
Clarinda: Dagen Price, Parker Rock, Jakob Childs
West Central Valley: Mason Hagen, Kade Kunkle, Kiefer Wallace

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Purdy is Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

Sports

November 25th, 2019 by admin

Brock Purdy

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State sophomore quarterback Brock Purdy was named the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Week, announced today by the league office.

It’s Purdy’s second weekly honor by the Big 12 this season, winning offensive player of the week accolades after the ULM game.

Purdy was sensational in guiding the Cyclones to their second-straight fourth-quarter comeback victory in a win over Kansas (41-31).

A native of Gilbert, Ariz., Purdy threw for 372 yards (29-42) and four touchdowns, and had a rushing touchdown in the victory. It marked the third time this season Purdy was responsible for five or more touchdowns in a game.

The Cyclones were down by three points heading into the fourth quarter, but Purdy got hot in the final stanza, completing all 10 pass attempts for 135 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a TD in the final quarter to secure the win.

His 372 passing yards is the 11th-best single-game effort in school history and increased his school record season total of 300-yard passing games to six.

Purdy set the following season school records in the game: passing yards (3,575), completions (280), total offense (3,843) and consecutive games with a touchdown pass (11).

Purdy, who is a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award, ranks in the top-four nationally in the following categories: completions (3rd, 25.5), passing yardage (4th, 325.0) and total offense (4th, 349.4).

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