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Lawsuit in Iowa a ‘wake-up call’ for youth sports organizations

Sports

November 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The attorney representing over 400 youth basketball players sexually exploited by their coach says the Iowa Barnstormers Basketball organization and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) failed to protect the young athletes. Last month, former Iowa Barnstormers basketball coach Greg Stephen pleaded guilty to secretly filming or soliciting nude images from about 400 boys over 12 years. Attorney Guy Cook says he wants this to be a wake-up call for youth sports organizations. “The point of this lawsuit is that there are very specific protocols that can be taken to minimize, if not eliminate this risk, which were not done,” Cook said at a news conference Monday.

According to Cook, the class action lawsuit filed in Johnson County District Court could result in damages exceeding $10 million. Cook said there are steps youth sports groups can take to prevent abuse, but these organizations didn’t enforce any of those guidelines. For example, the A-A-U handbook states coaches shall not share a hotel room with athletes. “And had this code provision been followed, enforced, and subject to the provisions within the Barnstormer Basketball of Iowa operation, none of this would’ve happened,” Cook said. “Utter failure by Barnstormer Basketball of Iowa and the AAU.”

Cook is calling on other victims to join the lawsuit to help prevent future abuse in youth sports. Greg Stephen, Barnstormers Basketball of Iowa, and the AAU are named in the lawsuit, but more defendants may be added.
(Radio Iowa, with Thanks to Katarina Sostaric, Iowa Public Radio)

Corning woman arrested for OWI Tue. morning

News

November 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop just before 1-a.m. today (Tuesday) on a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner, resulted in the arrest of a woman from Corning. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports Michelle Dixon was pulled over in Corning, near the intersection of 6th and Grove Streets. Upon further investigation, Dixon was arrested for OWI/1st offense, and cited for Open Container. Her bond was set at $1,300.

Man gets probation in fatal ATV crash

News

November 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

PRIMGHAR, Iowa (AP) — A man accused of driving recklessly has been given three years of probation in an all-terrain vehicle crash in northwest Iowa that killed his passenger. O’Brien County court records say 28-year-old Garrett Crowl also was given a deferred judgment at his hearing Monday in Primghar. A deferred judgment allows his conviction to be removed from court records if he completes his probation terms. Crowl had pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors lowered the charge from vehicular homicide when driving while intoxicated.

Investigators say Crowl was driving the ATV recklessly while under the influence of marijuana on July 30, 2016, when he lost control of it in a recreation area near Sheldon and crashed into a tree. His passenger, 25-year-old Shaleah Donavon, died.

Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 11/6/2018

Weather

November 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy.High 48. NW @ 15-25.

Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 25. NW @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 40. NW @ 10-15.

Thursday: Mo. Cldy w/a mix after rain-snow during the afternoon. High 36.

Friday: Mo. Cldy w/a chance of flurries. High 33.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 46. Our Low this morning (& 24-hour low) was 34. We received .25” of rain here at KJAN overnight. Last year on this date our High was 44 and the Low was 26. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 77 in 1915. The Record Low was 9 in 1991.

WILLIAM “BILL” PRICE, 94, of Atlantic (Svcs. 11/8/18)

Obituaries

November 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

WILLIAM “BILL” PRICE, 94, of Atlantic, died Monday, Nov. 5th, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. A Memorial service for BILL PRICE will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8th, at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic, from 9:30-a.m. until the time of the Memorial service, Thursday.; Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

WILLIAM “BILL” PRICE is survived by:

His sons – Mark (Pamela) Price, of State Center, IA; Paul (Connie) Price, of Atlantic, and John (Linda) Price, of Aurora, CO.

2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., 11/6/18 – General Election Day

News

November 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Democrats in Iowa seek to regain some power in Tuesday’s midterms after back-to-back elections that have seen the traditionally centrist state take a sharp turn to the right. But Republicans are hoping to fend off challengers in several elections to maintain their control of the governor’s office, the Legislature and the congressional delegation.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The general election Tuesday pits a sitting Republican governor who takes credit for a healthy economy with low unemployment against a wealthy Democratic challenger who insists Iowans need better health care and a government that works for everyone. Given Iowa’s tendency to support incumbents, Gov. Kim Reynolds believed she’d have an advantage when she rose to the office from lieutenant governor. Polls, however, have indicated Reynolds has struggled to pull ahead of businessman Fred Hubbell.

CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — A single mother from the small Iowa community of Redfield has claimed her share of a nearly $700 million Powerball prize. Iowa Lottery officials confirmed Monday that Lerynne West was one of two winners of a $688 million jackpot drawn Oct. 27. She’ll share the prize with someone who bought the other winning ticket in New York City. West opted for the cash option, which will pay her an immediate $198.1 million, minus taxes.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Major party candidates for Iowa governor are making one last quick tour of the state to rally support in an extremely tight race. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds will fly around the state holding rallies at eight airports before ending with a final stop alongside controversial U.S. Rep. Steve King. Democrat Fred Hubbell and his running mate state Sen. Rita Hart have seven stops planned as they continue to drive around the state before ending their day at an election rally in Des Moines.

Midwest Sports Headlines: 11/6/2018

Sports

November 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has quickly reworked the roster since taking over last summer, and seemingly every move has paid off. There were the free-agent acquisitions, the aggressive trades and even the draft picks that raised some eyebrows. And now, the Chiefs are in control of the No. 1 seed for the AFC playoffs with seven games to go.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have returned from a long weekend off to face the daunting challenge of playing the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday. The Chiefs opened as 15-point favorites and the line grew to 16 ½ points on Monday. The Cardinals made several roster moves during their bye week, including releasing former starting QB Sam Bradford.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s Devine Ozigbo needs 204 yards over the final three games to become the school’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Ameer Abdullah in 2014. Ozigbo began the season No. 3 on the depth chart and wasn’t a starter until the fourth game. Ozigbo originally made a verbal commitment to Iowa State in 2014. He changed his mind when Nebraska started showing interest because he had seen what Rex Burkhead accomplished in Lincoln. Ozigbo and Burkhead grew up in the same area of Texas.

 

Harvest moves ahead again with dry week

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 5th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Farmers made good use of dry weather again last week to advance the harvest. The corn harvest went from 49 to 72 percent complete last week as there are nearly six dry days for fieldwork. The corn harvest is three days ahead of last year — but still one day behind the five-year average.

The soybean harvest moved form 71 to 88 percent complete by the end of the week Sunday. The bean harvest is still seven days behind the five-year average, or the same as it was last week.

The report shows central Iowa farmers have combined 80 percent of their corn for grain while those in the southwest part of the state have only 55 percent of their corn out of the fields.

Adair County Sheriff’s report – 3 arrested on warrants; 1 cited for Theft

News

November 5th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, late Monday night, said in his latest report, that three people have been arrested on warrants, and one was cited for Theft.

34-year old Bruce Adam Blanchard, of Stuart, was arrested Oct. 30th on an Adair County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree. Blanchard was released the following day, on his own recognizance.

On Nov. 2nd, 23-year old Jared Russell Uhl, of Pleasant Hill, was arrested on an Adair County warrant for Failure to Complete Jail Time on an original charge of OWI/1st offense. Uhl completed his sentence, and was released the following day.

Also arrested Nov. 2nd, was 35-year old Joseph Lee Reynolds, of Stuart, who was taken into custody on Adair County warrants for Possession of Controlled Substance/3rd or subsequent offense, Trafficking in stolen weapons/1st offense, Theft in the 3rd degree, and driving while license denied or revoked. Reynolds was being held in the Adair County Jail on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.

And, 18-year old Joel William Blazek, of Greenfield, was cited Nov. 3rd by Greenfield Police, for Theft in the 5th Degree, after he allegedly stole a bicycle that did not belong to him. The bicycle was near the library in Greenfield when it was taken. Blazek was released after receiving the citation.

VERA MAE O’TOOLE, 83, of Stuart (Svcs. 10/10/2018)

Obituaries

November 5th, 2018 by admin

VERA MAE O’TOOLE, 83, of Stuart died Tuesday, October 30th at the Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center. Celebration of Life Visitation for VERA MAE O’TOOLE will be held on Saturday, November 10th from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

Burial has taken place in the South Oak Grove Cemetery in Stuart.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Stuart Food Bank and sent in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com