BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A January trial has been scheduled for an Illinois resident accused of killing a man in southeast Iowa last year. Des Moines County court records say 28-year-old Antoine Spann, of Dalton, Illinois, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder. He’s accused of shooting to death 26-year-old Demarcus “Peanut” Chew on Sept. 10, 2017, in a car outside the home of Chew’s mother in Burlington. His trial is set to begin Jan. 8 in Burlington.
The Harlan Community School District Board of Directors will meet tonight at 5:30. They will have a presentation to the Board by the FFA. They will also discuss the employment of Amanda Simon in High School Food Service, Mary Renkly and Kim Zaccone for Middle School Mock Trial Co-Sponsors and Dawn VandenBerg and Troy Renter as Key Club Co-Sponsors. The Board will also discuss Flex Funds and hear administrator reports. The Board will then go into closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered. The Board will then re-enter open session.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — City officials in northwest Iowa have voted to bar people from carrying “toy” firearms, which police say are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from actual guns. The Sioux City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance banning pellet and BB guns. The city code revision doesn’t ban carrying Nerf, suction-cup dart or squirt guns. Sioux City Police Capt. Mark Kirkpatrick says officers have had multiple encounters with replica weapons, facing the question of whether to use deadly force.
The police department says that while no one in the city has died from a police encounter while carrying a toy firearm, there are more than 50 such deaths nationwide each year. Assistant City Attorney Caleb Christopherson says officials will consider how the toy firearm is being used before issuing a misdemeanor violation.
(Radio Iowa, w/thanks to Amy Mayer, Iowa Public Radio) — The E-P-A is extending the approved use of the controversial weed killer dicamba for two more years, but critics say too little is being done to protect nearby crops. New restrictions include fewer hours to spray and fewer people approved to do it. Acting E-P-A administrator Andrew Wheeler says the new rules also require a 57-foot buffer around fields using dicamba.
Wheeler says, “We’re hoping that these new restrictions on the use of the pesticide for next year will improve its use as well and take away from some of the side effects or implications on neighboring crops and neighboring farms.”
The herbicide is used on fields where there are dicamba-resistant crops growing, but farmers who didn’t plant those seeds say dicamba drifted, injuring about a million acres of crops this year across the Midwest and South. Iowa State University weed scientist Bob Hartzler says the new rules won’t prevent damage to fields where farmers didn’t plant dicamba-resistant seeds. Hartzler says, “My big concern is as it’s likely the number of acres treated will increase and that just also increases the threat to plants in the landscape.”
The E-P-A insists the restrictions will help and that it needs the next two years to collect and monitor complaint data before making a longer-term decision. Hartzler says he’s talked to several farmers, including one who admits he made a critical error. “He damaged several hundred acres and he admits he sprayed when the wind speeds were less than three miles an hour,” Hartzler says. “That’s a stewardship problem. The label clearly states not to apply under those conditions.”
State officials have received dozens of complaints about herbicide drift this year. Arkansas and Missouri banned the sale and use of dicamba in 2017 following multiple complaints about crop damage due to drift.
The State Volleyball tournament gets underway at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids with quarterfinal round play in Classes 5A and 4A. Here is a look at the schedule.
Tuesday, November 6
Class 5A First Round
Top Bracket
Noon – Court 1 – #1 Cedar Falls (44-0) vs. #8 Waukee (29-14)
2:00 p.m. – Court 1 – #4 Cedar Rapids Jefferson (37-6) vs. #5 Linn-Mar (31-9)
Bottom Bracket
Noon – Court 2 – #2 Ankeny Centennial (38-3) vs. #7 Dowling Catholic (29-12)
2:00 p.m. – Court 2 – #3 West Des Moines Valley (40-3) vs. #6 Ankeny (31-12)
Class 4A First Round
Top Bracket
4:00 p.m. – Court 1 – #1 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (34-6) vs. #8 West Delaware (33-10)
6:00 p.m. – Court 1 – #4 Dubuque Wahlert (23-12) vs. #5 Independence (34-6)
Bottom Bracket
4:00 p.m. – Court 2 – #2 Cedar Rapids Xavier (27-8) vs. #7 Pella (31-6)
6:00 p.m. – Court 2 – #3 Dallas Center-Grimes (35-4) vs. #6 Bondurant-Farrar (34-2)
The Adair County Board of Supervisors are set to meet 9-a.m. Wednesday at the courthouse in Greenfield. On their agenda, is a report from County Engineer Nick Kauffman, who will also have a final voucher for the Board to sign for Fort Dodge Asphalt Company, with regard to County-wide road crack sealing.The Board will also set the date for a Public Hearing on a Road Classification change.
Afterward, Mike Galloway, with Ahlers and Cooney, will discuss with the Board a Union Contract and Certification Election.
At 10-a.m., the Adair County Supervisors will hear from Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, with regard to Prisoner Meals, and at around 10:15, they’ll hear from VA Commissioner John Schildberg, with regard to the VA Directors’ resignation.
Get a kick start to your holiday shopping and purchase discounted AtlantiCash, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, this Saturday only at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. “We wanted to think of something exciting to do for the community to encourage them to do their holiday shopping locally. Last year we sold $10,000 of AtlantiCash in 20 minutes so our goal this year is to sell $15,000,” Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said. From 9 AM – 12 PM Saturday, November 10th only, AtlantiCash will be available in packs of $100 for $80, a 20% discount. Community members can purchase up to three packs. Payment must be made at time of purchase in the form of cash or check only. There is a first-come, first-purchased basis with only a limited amount of AtlantiCash available. “We wouldn’t be able to pull this promotion off without the help of First Whitney Bank and their generous contribution. Their partnership helps us support local merchants and put money back into Atlantic,” mentioned Smith.
The Holiday Promotion is also sponsored by Hy-Vee, Olsen Fuel Supply, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Brymons Interiors, Fareway, Outfitters Outlet Store, Something For You, Sweet Joy Shoppe and Unique Salon & Spa. The Holiday Open House will also be taking place Saturday beginning at 9 AM. Businesses will be offering a holiday sneak peek as well as treats, giveaways and special promotions. Participating locations include: Atlantic Motor Supply (NAPA), Aunt B’s, Bonnesen’s, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Brymons Interiors, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, The Franklin Market, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, Something For You, Steffens Cycle Shop, Style Sixty & Co., The Picker’s Parlor and The Uppercut & More Boutique
Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Twitter to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com. Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017. Christmas in Atlantic is presented by TS Bank.
Police in Creston arrested a man at around 2:40-a.m. today (Tuesday). 51-year old Michael Spare, of Afton, was taken into custody for Driving While Suspended. He was later released on a $300 bond.
More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scrape out and discard seeds. Peel squash, then cut into 1″ cubes. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss squash with remaining ingredients. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until tender.
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