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Harlan Police report (1/15): 5 arrested on drug charges

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January 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Police Department has released a report on arrests dating back to January 1st. This past Sunday, Joshua Lynn Mauseth, Omaha, was arrested on an active out of state warrant. Mauseth was transported to the Shelby County Jail. Last Friday, 45-year old Lyle James Kline, of Harlan, was arrested following a call for service in the 1200 block of Baldwin Steet. Kline was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with public intoxication.

On Jan. 10th, Harlan Police arrested 36-year old Christopher Daniel Ivey, of Harlan, on charges that include prohibited acts penalties, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to deliver and domestic abuse assault. Jan. 9th, 52-year old Darla Gay Christensen, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop. Christensen was transported to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance. On Jan. 7th, 39-year old Justin Dean Bywater, of Portsmouth, was arrested on an active warrant. Bywater was transported to the Shelby County Jail. And on Jan. 6th, 63-year old Terrianne Rushton, of Council Bluffs, was arrested following a traffic stop. Rushton was transported to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with driving while suspended, violation of financial liability, operating a non-registered vehicle, possessing contraband, prohibited acts penalties, possession of a controlled substance and operating while intoxicated.

On Jan. 2nd, Harlan Police arrested 32-year old Phillip Michael Houston, of Walnut. Huston was arrested on an active warrant out of Carroll County and was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. That same day, 33-year old Tiffanie Ann Newcomb, of Logan, was arrested following a traffic stop.  Newcomb was transported to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with driving while barred, prohibited acts penalties, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a non-registered vehicle, open container, violation of financial liability and theft 4th.

And, on January 1st, 28-year old John Todd Howard, of Harlan, was arrested following a call for a fight in progress in the 800 block of Willow St. Howard was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with domestic abuse assault.

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Cass County Supervisors accept resignation of the County Attorney

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January 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors today (Tuesday) accepted the resignation of County Attorney Michael Hooper, effective January 31st. (Read his official letter of resignation here: Letter of resignation).   Last Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she had appointed Michael Hooper as a District Judge for the Fourth Judicial District, which covers Cass and eight other Counties in southwest Iowa. Hooper said while he will still be in his office, he is not allowed to preside over any local court proceedings. That’s because he took the oath and was sworn-in on Monday. Hooper has employed the services of Audubon County Attorney Sarah Jennings to cover any court hearings that arise between now and the 31st. He said there shouldn’t be too many cases for her to preside over.

Michael Hooper was appointed as Cass County Attorney last year. He was appointed to succeed David Wiederstein last January, and was unopposed during the Primary and General Elections. He just began his elected term this month.

The Supervisors then acted to move forward with the process of appointing a County Attorney. The Schedule is as follows:

  • Open applications effective today (Jan. 15th) – they may be submitted by mail or e-mail.
  • Applications close Jan. 25th at 4:30-p.m.
  • The Board will review the applications on Jan. 28th and conduct interviews in an open meeting beginning at 9-a.m., on Jan. 29th. If necessary, the interview process could continue Jan. 30th.
  • All applications are public record.
  • The County Attorney would be appointed Feb. 1st.

County Auditor Dale Sunderman explained how interested attorneys who have passed the Iowa Bar, may apply. The applicant must be licensed to practice law in Iowa, and must be a Cass County resident at the time of the appointment. Iowa Code says a special election may be requested within 14 days of official notice of the intent to appoint being published, or within 14 days of the appointment. The petition must have no less than 582 signatures.

In other business, the Board approved the appointment of Gary Ohms, of Anita, as Lincoln Township Trustee, in keeping with a gender balance. They also approved a permit for the Dollar General Store in rural Griswold, to sell cigarettes, tobacco, alternative nicotine or vapor products.

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Man gets 14 years in prison for stabbing father

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January 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A man has been imprisoned for stabbing his 70-year-old father at the central Iowa home they shared. Marshall County District Court records say Brian Wengert was sentenced Monday to 14 years. A jury had found Wengert guilty of willful injury, assault with intent to inflict serious injury and two other crimes. Authorities say Wengert stabbed his father several times during an Oct. 21, 2017, altercation at their State Center home. Wengert’s mother lives there as well, but authorities say she was not injured.

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Scam LinkedIn account impersonated U. of Iowa president

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January 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A LinkedIn account that impersonated University of Iowa’s president and privately asked people for money and financial information has been shut down. University spokeswoman Jeneane Beck says the account purporting to belong to UI President Bruce Harreld was a scam. She says the school was alerted to it Sunday and worked to have it removed. By then, the fake account had more than two dozen connections, including John Batchelor, who recently earned an Iowa State University graduate degree.

The Harreld impersonator sent Batchelor greetings through private message, then said he was very busy and asked Batchelor to do him a favor and send him $500 in iTunes gift cards for his nephew’s birthday.
The scammer asked Batchelor to send his bank account information so that he could pay him back Monday. Beck says the university isn’t aware of anyone actually falling for the scam.

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Griswold School Board to meet with Lewis City Council Wed. evening

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January 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Griswold Community School District’s Board of Education will hold a joint meeting 6:30-p.m. Wednesday, with the Lewis City Council. The purpose of the meeting in the Griswold Middle School/High School Library, is to hear proposals from individuals who have expressed interest in purchasing the Lewis Elementary Facility, and to select a proposal to move forward in the sale process. A period of public input on the proposals will follow both presentations prior to discussion and a possible selection of a proposal.

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Man taken to hospital after fire at northeast Iowa house

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January 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

EVANSDALE, Iowa (AP) — Firefighters battling a house fire in northeast Iowa have pulled an unconscious man to safety. Evansdale firetrucks were sent to the home around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday after a neighbor called 911 to report smelling smoke. Evansdale Fire Chief Ryan Phillips says the man was found in the living room of the one-story structure and was taken to a hospital. His name hasn’t been released. The fire cause is being investigated. It appears to have started in the kitchen.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 1/15/2019

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January 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Sioux City officials consider $16M riverfront project plan

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January 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sioux City officials are considering a $16.4 million plan for its riverfront, though there are concerns there’s not enough parking space. The Sioux City Journal reports that architecture company SmithGroup JJR presented council members with the updated plan Monday. Landscape architect Tom Rogers says the plan includes interactive structures that light up and change color. The plan also includes open green spaces, pavilions, overlooks, a basketball court, a dog park, a playground and a fishing pier platform. Rogers says work on the project could begin in 2020 and finish in 2023.

The council has tentatively designated $6 million in city funds for the project. Organizers will have to turn to private fundraising. Mayor Bob Scott says he’s concerned that the current plan for 67 parking spaces doesn’t have enough room.

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AP High School Basketball Poll 01/14/2019

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January 15th, 2019 by admin

The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right:

Class 4A
Record Pts Prv
1. Waukee (9) 11-0 116 1
2. North Scott, Eldridge (3) 12-0 105 2
3. Sioux City, East 10-0 91 3
4. Bettendorf 10-1 78 5
5. Iowa City, West 9-1 56 4
6. Cedar Falls 8-2 48 7
7. Davenport, Central 10-2 39 6
8. Valley, West Des Moines 10-2 38 9
9. Dubuque, Senior 8-2 29 10
10. Des Moines, North 9-2 24 NR

Others receiving votes: Ankeny 10. Davenport, North 6. Indianola 6. Johnston 5. Ames 4. Prairie, Cedar Rapids 3. Southeast Polk 2.

Class 3A
Record Pts Prv
1. Maquoketa (9) 13-0 115 1
2. Clear Lake (2) 12-0 100 2
3. Oskaloosa 9-2 83 5
4. Pella (1) 9-2 81 4
5. Norwalk 9-3 66 7
6. Carroll 9-1 60 8
7. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 8-3 48 6
8. Gilbert 10-2 46 3
9. Glenwood 9-2 16 NR
10. West Delaware, Manchester 9-3 14 10

Others receiving votes: Wahlert, Dubuque 7. Fairfield 7. Spencer 4. Storm Lake 3. Ballard 3. Assumption, Davenport 3. Denison-Schleswig 2. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 2.

Class 2A
Record Pts Prv
1. North Linn, Troy Mills (8) 12-0 116 1
2. Treynor (2) 12-0 100 3
3. Boyden-Hull (2) 11-0 90 6
4. Van Meter 10-0 84 4
5. West Sioux, Hawarden 12-0 65 5
6. Camanche 11-1 63 2
7. South Hamilton, Jewell 11-1 51 8
8. Western Christian, Hull 9-2 26 7
9. South Central Calhoun 12-1 24 10
10. Dike-New Hartford 9-1 19 NR

Others receiving votes: Regina, Iowa City 11. West Branch 4. Unity Christian, Orange City 3. Sioux Center 2. Pella Christian 1. OA-BCIG 1.

Class 1A
Record Pts Prv
1. Grand View Christian (9) 11-1 116 1
2. George-Little Rock 12-1 87 3
3. Montezuma (2) 13-0 86 2
4. Ankeny Christian Academy 11-0 85 4
5. New London (1) 12-0 68 5
6. Stanton 12-0 52 7
7. Ar-We-Va, Westside 12-0 51 8
8. Prince of Peace Prep, Clinton 11-1 22 NR
9. Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 10-1 21 NR
10. Bishop Garrigan, Algona 10-3 19 9

Others receiving votes: Martensdale-St. Marys 12. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 12. South O’Brien, Paullina 11. Lynnville-Sully 5. Newman Catholic, Mason City 4. Notre Dame, Burlington 4. Calamus-Wheatland 4. Dunkerton 1.

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AP Women’s Basketball Top 25 01/14/2019

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January 15th, 2019 by admin

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 13, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:

Record Pts Prv
1. Notre Dame (23) 16-1 736 1
2. UConn (1) 14-1 706 3
2. Baylor (6) 13-1 706 4
4. Louisville 15-1 652 2
5. Oregon 15-1 621 5
6. Stanford 14-1 615 6
7. Mississippi St. 15-1 571 7
8. NC State 17-0 542 8
9. Maryland 15-1 505 9
10. Oregon St. 14-2 482 10
11. Texas 14-2 452 11
12. Syracuse 14-2 427 12
13. Gonzaga 16-1 369 14
14. Marquette 14-3 352 15
15. South Carolina 12-4 273 21
16. Kentucky 15-3 243 16
17. Michigan St. 12-3 217 23
18. Iowa St. 13-3 202 20
19. Arizona St. 12-4 192 19
20. Tennessee 12-4 163 13
20. Rutgers 13-3 163 –
22. Iowa 11-4 146 17
23. Minnesota 12-3 76 18
24. DePaul 12-5 57 –
25. Indiana 15-2 56 25

Others receiving votes: Florida St. 54, Utah 36, Texas A&M 20, Butler 20, Missouri 19, California 17, Georgia 17, Cent Michigan 12, Drake 9, South Dakota 7, UCF 4, Auburn 4, Clemson 3, Purdue 3, Arizona 1.

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