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Iowa early News Headlines: Labor Day (Monday), 9/4/2017

News

September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — When a major tech company announced recently it planned to build two data centers in Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds saw it as a clear win. She touted the deal with Apple Inc. as one that will create jobs, spur economic growth and elevate Iowa’s status. Yet the project includes a price tag of $208 million in state and local tax breaks, a detail that has Reynolds facing criticism for backing it amid a state budget crunch. It’s become political fodder for next year’s gubernatorial race.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Equipment manufacturer John Deere has hired about 250 workers in Dubuque since last fall thanks to surging demand for new products. The Telegraph Herald reports that the John Deere Dubuque Works facility employs 1,300 production workers, its highest total since 2000. There are another 1,300 employees at the plant who work in other capacities such as engineering, sales and marketing. General Manager Mark Dickson says he predicts adding another 50 workers by October.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A former West Des Moines preschool employee convicted for showing up to work drunk is back behind bars after officials say she showed up drunk to her sentencing. The Des Moines Register reports that at 43-year-old Angela Hircock’s sentencing Thursday, a breath test showed her blood alcohol level at .178. The legal limit to drive is .08. Her probation sentence was then set aside and she was arrested.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Police are investigating after officials at a Waterloo mosque say four people were found setting fires in the mosque’s parking lot. Ibrahim Shehata, president of the Islamic Foundation of Iowa in Waterloo, told the Courier that four people _two adults and two children _ were found Wednesday night using an accelerant to light cans on fire in the parking lot, including near the entrance door and some vehicles. No one was injured and no damage was reported.

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Chiefs owner sued over New Mexico investment deal

Sports

September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs is being accused in a lawsuit of improperly receiving hundreds of millions in state investment money through a kickback deal with New Mexico officials.

The Kansas City Star reports Sunday the New Mexico State Investment Council filed the lawsuit late last month against Clark Hunt and HFV Asset Management over the politically influenced investment deals. Hunt didn’t comment to the newspaper on the lawsuit Sunday morning. Hunt’s father, Lamar, founded the Chiefs franchise and is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The lawsuit says Hunt made a deal 12 years ago with two men with political connections who promised to steer New Mexico investment money to a hedge fund in exchange for payments. Hunt was a partner in the hedge fund.

New Mexico awarded $300 million to the hedge fund and paid millions in management fees. The lawsuit said one of the investment funds lost $13 million during the period. “Hunt sought to gain unfair advantage by paying for influence over the process,” New Mexico officials said in the lawsuit.

The accusations are tied to the pay-to-play scandal that took place during administration of former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. New Mexico has already negotiated more than $30 million in settlements related to the pay-to-play investment scandal.

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Cards power past Giants on homers by Bader, DeJong, Martinez

Sports

September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Harrison Bader hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the sixth after Madison Bumgarner homered in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 7-3 on Sunday to gain ground again in the wild-card race.

Paul DeJong hit a solo homer in the fourth for the first St. Louis hit and Jose Martinez followed with a drive to nearly the same spot over the left-field fence. It was the seventh time the Cardinals hit consecutive homers this year.

Luke Weaver (4-1) struck out nine over seven innings to just miss a third straight start with double-digit Ks, helping St. Louis move within three games of Colorado for the NL’s second wild card.

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TJ boys and SE Polk girls take titles at Lynx XC Meet

Sports

September 3rd, 2017 by admin

The Denison-Schleswig girls and Thomas Jefferson boys took titles at the Abraham Lincoln 49th Annual Lynx Cross Country Invitational on Saturday in Council Bluffs.

Girls Individual

  1. Raegan Andersen, Denison-Schleswig 19:21.96
  2. Amber Aesoph, Bishop Heelan 19:30.08
  3. Ellie Mendlik, Denison-Schleswig 19:37.46
  4. Grace Larkins, Southeast Polk 19:40.37
  5. Hannah Hutchinson, Bishop Heelan 19:56.61

Girls Team

  1. SE Polk 60
  2. Bishop Heelan 79
  3. Glenwood 85
  4. Denison-Schleswig 109
  5. Harlan 125
  6. AL 140
  7. Lewis Central 181
  8. TJ 203
  9. Shenandoah-Essex 213
  10. Red Oak 232
  11. Missouri Valley 331
  12. St. Albert 333

Boys Individual

  1. Charlie Saulsbury, Bishop Heelan 17:04.51
  2. Gage Graeve, Missouri Valley 17.11.71
  3. Jordan Hustak, Missouri Valley 17:26.70
  4. Zack Booton, Thomas Jefferson 17:30.11
  5. Aidan Booton, Thomas Jefferson 17:30.74
  6. Archie Powers, Thomas Jefferson 17:31.83

Boys Team

  1. TJ 38
  2. Lewis Central 90
  3. Missouri Valley 123
  4. AL 126
  5. Harlan 152
  6. Bishop Heelan 156
  7. Shenandoah-Essex 170
  8. Red Oak 172
  9. St. Albert 175
  10. Denison-Schleswig 177

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High School Volleyball Tournament Scoreboard Saturday 9/2/2017

Sports

September 3rd, 2017 by admin

Clarinda Tournament

Round Robin

  • Clarinda 21-21 Griswold 14-17
  • Clarinda 21-22 Nodaway Valley 13-20
  • Clarinda 21-21 Stanton 6-8
  • Nodaway Valley 21-15-15 Stanton 18-21-13
  • Sidney 21-21 Clarinda 14-16
  • Sidney 21-19-15 Shenandoah 19-21-13
  • Sidney 21-21 Griswold 15-5
  • Shenandoah 21-21 Griswold 9-7
  • Shenandoah 21-21 Stanton 9-10
  • Shenandoah 21-21 Nodaway Valley 8-14
  • St. Albert 21-21 Griswold 5-9
  • St. Albert 21-21 Nodaway Valley 7-9
  • St. Albert 20-21-15 Sidney 22-15-9
  • St. Albert 21-21 Stanton 4-12

Semifinals

  • Sidney 18-21-15 Shenandoah 21-14-8
  • St. Albert 23-21 Clarinda 21-16

Final

  • St. Albert 17-21-15 Sidney 21-16-8

Iowa City Tournament

  • Lewis Central 21-21 Ankeny Centennial 18-15
  • Lewis Central 22-19-15 City High 20-21-5
  • Lewis Central 21-21 Davis County 10-13
  • Lewis Central 21-21 Durant 9-10
  • Lewis Central 21-21 Western Dubuque 19-8

Coon Rapids-Bayard Tournament

Red Pool

  • Atlantic 22-18-15 AHSTW 20-21-11
  • Atlantic 21-21 Paton-Churdan 15-7
  • Atlantic 21-21 Panorama 16-19
  • AHSTW 22-21 Paton-Churdan 20-17
  • Panorama 21-21 AHSTW 15-14
  • Panorama 21-17-15 Paton-Churdan 15-21-10

Black Pool

  • CAM, Anita 21-21 Ankeny Christian 17-19
  • CAM, Anita 21-21 Cardinal 11-17
  • CAM, Anita 21-15-15 Coon Rapids-Bayard 13-21-13
  • Cardinal 22-21 Ankeny Christian 20-18
  • Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-20-15 Ankeny Christian 16-20-7
  • Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21 Cardinal 12-14

Semifinals:

  • Atlantic 21-16-16 Coon Rapids-Bayard 18-21-14
  • CAM, Anita 21-21 Panorama 19-16

3rd Place: Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21 Panorama 14-18
Final: Atlantic 21-21 CAM, Anita 16-16

Sioux City North Tournament 

  • Denison-Schleswig 21-22 Sioux City West 17-20
  • Denison-Schleswig 21-21 MVAO/COU 13-19
  • Sioux City East 21-21 Denison-Schleswig 18-18
  • Sioux City North 21-21 Denison-Schleswig 16-11
  • Siouxland Christian 21-21 Denison-Schleswig 14-15
  • MOC-Floyd Valley 21-21 Denison-Schleswig 8-8
  • Sioux City East 21-21 MVAO/COU 11-7
  • Sioux City North 21-21 MVAO/COU 7-19
  • MVAO/COU 21-21 Sioux City West 14-9

 

Missouri Valley Tournament

  • Boyer Valley 21-21 Woodbine 13-12
  • East Mills 21-21 Boyer Valley 18-13
  • East Mills 21-21 Exira/EHK 14-13
  • East Mills 21-21 Woodbine 7-11
  • Exira/EHK 21-21-15 Boyer Valley 9-23-12
  • Exira/EHK 21-21 Woodbine 13-16
  • Missouri Valley 21-21 Exira/EHK 15-14
  • Missouri Valley 21-21 East Mills 13-12
  • Missouri Valley 21-21 Boyer Valley 10-11
  • Missouri Valley 21-21 Woodbine 7-9
  • Tri-Center 21-21 Exira/EHK 9-7
  • Tri-Center 21-21 Boyer Valley 12-10
  • Tri-Center 21-19-15 East Mills 10-21-3
  • Tri-Center 22-21 Missouri Valley 20-14
  • Tri-Center 21-21 Woodbine 10-8

 

South Central Calhoun Tournament 

  • Audubon 21-21 Belmond-Klemme 17-19
  • Audubon 21-21 West Central Valley 10-6
  • IKM-Manning 21-21 Audubon 13-9
  • IKM-Manning 21-21 Belmond-Klemme 5-11
  • IKM-Manning 21-19-15 Greene County 11-21-11
  • IKM-Manning 21-21 West Central Valley 15-8
  • Greene County 21-21 Audubon 15-10
  • South Central Calhoun 21-21 Audubon 12-12
  • South Hamilton 21-21 Audubon 9-13
  • South Central Calhoun 21-21 IKM-Manning 19-14
  • South Hamilton 21-19-15 IKM-Manning 19-21-8

Omaha North Tournament

Quarterfinals: Thomas Jefferson 19-25-25 Mercy 25-21-23
Semifinals: Lincoln High 25-25 Thomas Jefferson 19-16
Third Place: Omaha Central 25-25 Thomas Jefferson 21-22

 

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Atlantic wins Crusader Volleyball Tournament Saturday

Sports

September 3rd, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans volleyball team went 5-0 on the day and took home the championship at the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusader Volleyball Tournament on Saturday. Atlantic next prepares for their home Trojan Tournament next Saturday, September 9th.

Coon Rapids-Bayard Tournament

Red Pool

  • Atlantic 22-18-15 AHSTW 20-21-11
  • Atlantic 21-21 Paton-Churdan 15-7
  • Atlantic 21-21 Panorama 16-19
  • AHSTW 22-21 Paton-Churdan 20-17
  • Panorama 21-21 AHSTW 15-14
  • Panorama 21-17-15 Paton-Churdan 15-21-10

Black Pool

  • CAM, Anita 21-21 Ankeny Christian 17-19
  • CAM, Anita 21-21 Cardinal 11-17
  • CAM, Anita 21-15-15 Coon Rapids-Bayard 13-21-13
  • Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-20-15 Ankeny Christian 16-20-7
  • Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21 Cardinal 12-14
  • Cardinal 22-21 Ankeny Christian 20-18

Semifinals

  • Atlantic 21-16-16 Coon Rapids-Bayard 18-21-14
  • CAM, Anita 21-21 Panorama 19-16

3rd Place Match

  • Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21 Panorama 14-18

Championship Match

  • Atlantic 21-21 CAM, Anita 16-16

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Reynolds faces Apple criticism from both Democrats and GOP

News

September 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds sees Apple Inc.’s plans to build two data centers in the state as a clear win, but it’s come with some baggage. The new Republican governor touted the deal as one that will create jobs, spur economic growth and elevate Iowa’s status. Yet the project includes a price tag of $208 million in state and local tax breaks.

Some have criticized Reynolds for supporting the tax breaks amid a state budget crunch, and it’s become political fodder for next year’s gubernatorial race, in which Reynolds is seeking a four-year term. Democrats and even some Republicans are questioning the deal.

Although states still provide tax incentives to lure major companies, the issue has become more complicated as states grapple with budget constraints and studies raise doubts about the long-term benefits of such commitments.

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Adair man arrested Thursday on harassment & other charges

News

September 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports a man from Adair was arrested late Thursday morning by Adair Police, on a trio of charges. 55-year old Taylor Lee Parton faces charges of Harassment in the 3rd degree, Harassing a Public Official or Employee, and 1st offense Stalking.

His arrest was the result of an investigation into three separate incidents at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of Stuart Street, in Adair. Parton is alleged to have harassed tenants to law enforcement, for a crime he knew was not true, and by continued and constant intimidation to the point where the tenants became alarmed and unsafe in their apartments. Parton was released on his Own Recognizance early Thursday evening.

In other business, Sheriff Vandewater reports 38-year old Christopher Lee Breece, of Bridgewater, was arrested Friday afternoon in Greenfield, on a warrant out of Clarke County. He was later transferred to the custody of Clarke County authorities. 37-year old James W. Riddle, of Creston, was arrested at around 11:30-p.m. Friday, in Orient, for Driving Under Suspension. He was cited and released from the scene. And, 37-year old Michael Lynn Huddleson, of Fontanelle, was arrested Aug. 30th for Driving While License Denied or Revoked for a previous OWI. He was released the following day on $1,000 bond.

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John Deere facility in Dubuque adds 250 production jobs

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Equipment manufacturer John Deere has hired about 250 workers in Dubuque since last fall thanks to surging demand for new products. The Telegraph Herald reports the John Deere Dubuque Works facility now employs 1,300 production workers, its highest total since 2000. There are another 1,300 employees at the plant who work in other capacities such as engineering, sales and marketing.

General Manager Mark Dickson says he predicts adding another 50 workers by October. Dickson says the increasing orders and additional hires have boosted morale at the facility. The increases come a year after the company experienced layoffs and lagging sales.

The company laid off nearly 100 people in 2016. Its construction and forest division had an operating loss of $17 million at the end of fiscal year 2016.

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JEFF JENSEN, 62, of Atlantic (Svcs. 9/11/17)

Obituaries

September 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

JEFF JENSEN, 62, of Atlantic, died Sat., Sept. 2nd, at home. Funeral services for JEFF JENSEN will be held 11-a.m. Monday, Sept. 11th,  at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Atlantic. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 10th, from 3-until 8-p.m., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic, where the family will greet friends from 4-until 7-p.m.

Interment will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

JEFF JENSEN is survived by:

His wife – Joanie Jensen, of Atlantic.

His daughters – Carrie (Tom) Roskens, of Avoca; Mindy Jensen, of Audubon; Kelly (Aaron) Williams, of Marne.

His siblings – Jerry (Connie) Jensen, of Larkspur, CO; Cindy Metz, of Ankeny, and Brenda (Reggie) Crawford, of Minneapolis, MN.

5 grandchildren

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