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Patriots To Go Without Defensive Coordinator Next Season

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When Patriots’ defensive coordinator Matt Patricia—the man who helped lead the team to three Super Bowls—left this offseason to take over the head coaching job in Detroit, many said nobody could replace him.

And it looks like those people were exactly right.

Because the Patriots coordinator next season will be, basically…nobody.

While linebackers coach Brian Flores will assume play-calling duties, he will not be promoted to defensive coordinator. In fact, that position will be vacant for the Patriots next season.

But hey, it’s not like Flores can’t climb the ladder and someday be as good as nobody. Because that’s exactly how Patricia got the gig.

“The move mirrors New England’s grooming process of Patricia, who was given defensive play-calling duties for the Patriots following the 2010 departure of [Dean] Pees,” says Yahoo! Sports. “New England’s former defensive coordinator Patricia’s title was not officially promoted to defensive coordinator until 2012.”

Yup, Pees left after the 2009 season and it wasn’t til two seasons later that Patricia actually named DC on 2012.

Sure looks like patience paid off for him…. Patriots fans hope it will for Flores as well.

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Luke Bryan Feels The Pressure On ‘American Idol’

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Luke Bryan is out promoting American Idol and stopped by Good Morning America yesterday as well as Live with Kelly & Ryan.

On Good Morning America Luke admitted that he’s been feeling a bit of pressure on “AI,” sharing, “I mean, I have laid awake… worrying about, ‘Did I make the right decision?’ with some of these contestants,” he shared. “It’s so critical.”

Luke says he found it hard to criticize other singers, noting “it’s a little out of my comfort zone to just pick people apart,” but in the end he realized he had to, offering, “It’s what you signed up for.”

Meanwhile, during his visit to Live with Kelly & Ryan, Luke admitted to sneaking in a little booze to help him get through auditions. “”I had a beer. One beer,” he joked. “Hey, I figure all my fans drink beer and listen to me. I figure, I can sit back, have a beer, watch some contestants.”

ONE MORE THING! Luke was supposed to appear on The View tomorrow, but his appearance has been pushed to Friday.

Source: Good Morning America

Drug Task Force Arrests Ottumwa Felon Currently on Parole

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(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On Monday, March 5, 2018, at approximately 8:30 AM, members of the Ottumwa Police Department, Wapello County Sheriff’s Department, and the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 616 N. Green Street in Ottumwa.

The Ottumwa Police Department’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) was utilized to secure the residence.  As a result of the search, officers seized 2 handguns, methamphetamine, THC concentrates, and evidence relating to the use and distribution of controlled substances.

Police arrested Lorenzo Gabriel Langarcia, age 24, of 616 N. Green, with the following:

  • Possession with the Intent to Deliver more than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine, a Class “B” Felony
  • Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, a Class “D” Felony
  • Dominion/Control of a Firearm by a Felon, a Class “D” Felony
  • Prohibited Acts- Possession of THC (Enhanced), an Aggravated Misdemeanor

Langarcia is currently being held in the Wapello County Jail with no bond.

Please note the following pursuant to recent Supreme Court rulings:   “A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Lorenzo Gabriel Langarcia, 24, of Ottumwa. Photo provided.

– This information was provided in a news release sent by the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force

Ottumwa Man Arrested for Burglary, Resisting Police

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On Tuesday, March 06, 2018, at approximately 3:23 AM, officers responded to 317 S. Milner, Ottumwa, on a possible burglary in progress call. Officers located a male suspect inside the basement area of the residence. The male refused to identify himself to police but was later identified as Christopher Garrett Allen, age 27, of Ottumwa.

Allen was arrested and charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree, a Class “C” Felony and Interference with Official Acts (3 Counts), all simple misdemeanors.

Please note the following pursuant to recent Supreme Court rulings: “A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Christopher Garrett Allen, 27, of Ottumwa, Iowa. Photo provided by the Ottumwa Police Department.

– This information was provided in a news release from the Ottumwa Police Department on March 6, 2018.

Former Grimes Insurance Agent Facing Fraud Charges

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(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Nicholas C. Menough, 37, of Grimes was charged with Fraudulent Submissions, (Class D Felony), Forgery (Class D Felony), and Theft in the 2nd Degree (Class D Felony) following an insurance fraud investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau.

The charges against Menough, a former licensed insurance agent, stem from an investigation that began in April of 2017. It is alleged that Menough engaged in falsifying insurance policy applications and altering financial documents related to sale of insurance policies in order to receive advanced sales commissions.

On January 31, 2018, a State of Iowa warrant was issued for the arrest of Menough. On February 5th, 2018, Menough was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Polk County Jail. Menough posted a $5,000 cash surety bond and was later released. Trial will be set at a future date.

Iowans with information about insurance fraud are encouraged to contact the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau at 515-242-5304.

No additional information will be provided at this time.

Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Booking photo courtesy of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

–This information was sent in a news release by the Iowa Insurance Division

Volunteer Precipitation Observers Invited to Join Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network

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(DES MOINES, Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s State Climatology Office and the National Weather Service are recruiting volunteer precipitation observers across Iowa to participate in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, known as “CoCoRaHS” (pronounced “KO-ko-rozz”).

All that is needed to participate is an interest in the weather, a four inch diameter rain gauge, a suitable location to set up the gauge and access to the internet. All data collected are immediately available for free online and are routinely used for flood forecasting, drought assessment, news media stories, scientific research and general weather interest.

Much more information about the network is available on the CoCoRaHS web site at www.cocorahs.org. The website includes information on how to join, where to obtain your rain gauge and how to accurately measure and report rain and snow. There is no cost involved in joining or participating in the CoCoRaHS network other than the need for the four inch diameter rain gauge.

The network was established by the Colorado Climate Center in 1998 and has now spread to all fifty states and Canada. Iowa joined this volunteer network in 2007 and now has over 300 registered CoCoRaHS observers across the state. However, more observers are needed to better document the amount and variability of rain and snow across Iowa.

“In 2017 Iowa recorded its driest year since the drought of 2012. Severe drought gripped much of south central and southeast Iowa for the second consecutive year where rainfall has been as much as 25 inches less than normal over the past 24 months. Meanwhile, above normal rain amounts were restricted to relatively small areas of northeast and west central Iowa. The past few weeks have seen frequent precipitation with snowfall exceeding two feet at Fort Dodge during February,” said Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist for Iowa. “Whatever comes our way in 2018, the weather observations obtained by this network can be of great benefit in obtaining a clearer picture of Iowa’s weather.”

Weather observers are needed everywhere but the most critical needs are in Worth, Wright, Allamakee, Bremer, Greene, Shelby, Cedar, Adair, Adams, Decatur, Monroe, Keokuk and Louisa counties.

– This story was published from a news release sent by the Iowa Department of Agriculture

Donated Items Solicited for Annual Book Sale

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(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – Donated items will soon be accepted for the seventh annual Pages for Pennies Book Sale in Ottumwa.

Donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, board games, puzzles, and sheet music will be solicited Monday, March 12 through Friday, May 11. Items can be dropped off in the lobby of Bridge View Center during regular business hours. They should be placed inside shopping carts located immediately inside the center’s main entrance. Please note, all donated items must be clean and in good condition. Those that are dusty and dirty or possessing a musty odor cannot be accepted. Donations must be brought to Bridge View as book sale volunteers are unable to make pick-ups.

The book sale proceeds benefit the Friends of the Ottumwa Public Library, Bridge View Center, Inc., and Greater Ottumwa Convention + Visitors Bureau. This year’s sale is scheduled for May 18-20 in the Expo Hall at Bridge View Center.

–This information was published from a news release sent by the Greater Ottumwa Convention & Visitors Bureau 

EBF Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships

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(IOWA CITY, Iowa) – The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont (EBF) High School Jazz band was hard at work on Saturday competing in class 2A at the South East Iowa Bandmasters Association District Jazz Contest. The fruits of their labor paid off when they came home with a second-place finish just behind Mid-Prairie High School, qualifying them for the Iowa Jazz Championships at Iowa State University on April 5.

Only the first and second place finishers from the South East Iowa Bandmasters Districts were eligible to go on to the Iowa Jazz Championships. Outstandingly, this is the 32nd year in a row that the band has qualified for championships.

Under the direction of Joe Overton, the band was able to take home awards overall as well as for individual performances. Several students received an Outstanding Soloist Award for their solo performances: Kendal Durst for bass; Grace Manternach for flute; Eric Schutt for trombone; Harrison Mock for trumpet; Julia Fairchild for vibes; Cyrus Rogers for tenor sax; Elijah Hartman for drums; Maggie Voyles for piano; Tara Diephius for tenor sax; Cameron Kolthoff for trumpet; Delanee Van Zante for alto sax; and Emma Mock for clarinet. The EBF Sax Section also received an Outstanding Section Award for their superior performance.

What’s next? The EBF High School Jazz Band is off to perform in concert with the Junior High Jazz Band on Thursday, March 22 at the EBF High School at 7:00 PM. After that, it’s on to the Iowa Jazz Championships in Ames on April 5 at ISU. The band will take the stage at 9:00 AM for the 2A contest.

“Friends and supporters of the band are encouraged to attend and lend your support,” said Joe Overton, Band Director, via a media release sent on Monday, March 5.

–By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN;Photo provided by Joe Overton

What Cheer Man Charged After Weekend Stabbing

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(KEOKUK COUNTY, Iowa) – A What Cheer man is being charged after an incident on Highway 22 near Thornburg turned violent over the weekend.

On Saturday, March 3, 2018, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnathan James Ray Walker, 27, of What Cheer, Iowa, for attempt to commit murder.

Reports indicate the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at approximately 12:40 AM on March 3. Upon their arrival, Deputies found a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was then transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and his condition was not disclosed to the media.

The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Department has been assisted by the Sigourney Police Department during this investigation and no other details are available at this time.

Charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Johnathan James Ray Walker was arrested after a man was stabbed over the weekend. Photo courtesy of the Keokuk County Jail.

 

–By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

 

‘No Danger’ at Knoxville Schools After Threat Investigation

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(KNOXVILLE, Iowa) – A possible threat to Knoxville High School reported early last Wednesday turned out to be false after a student posted photos of a fake gun to her social media.

At approximately 8:15 a.m. on February 28, Knoxville Police School Resource Officer Keller was notified of a possible threat to the high school when at least two students reported seeing a post on social media outlet Snapchat last Tuesday evening from another student at Knoxville High School.

According to a news release sent by the Knoxville Police Department, the Snapchat post was of what appeared to be an assault rifle with the caption “Coming soon to high school.” Authorities know who posted the content and have said that they interviewed the student. The weapon in the post was also located and found to be a plastic toy. Law enforcement officials say that there was no danger to any person at any time during this incident.

As a result, a 16-year-old female was charged with violating 708A.5 Threat of Terrorism, a class D felony. The suspect was taken into custody and then transported to a secure juvenile holding facility. Since she is a juvenile, the name of the suspect has not been release. Reminder: A charge is not an indication of guilt and all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone that perceives a threat or sees something suspicious is reminded to always contact local law enforcement authorities. Knoxville Community School District officials say the district will continue to pursue additional safety precautions and appreciate the support of the Knoxville community and partnership with the Knoxville Police Department.

–By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

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