AG Miller urges consumers to act after T-Mobile data breach

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 4:40 pm CDT
Even non-customers may have had personal information compromised
DES MOINES — Attorney General Tom Miller urges all Iowans who believe they were affected by the data breach announced by T-Mobile in August 2021 to take appropriate steps to protect their information from identity theft.

On August 17, T-Mobile reported a massive data breach compromising the sensitive personal information of millions of current, former, and prospective T-Mobile customers. The breach affected more than 53 million individuals, including 134,999 Iowa residents. Among other categories of affected information, millions had their names, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, and driver’s license information compromised.

Recently, a large subset of the information compromised in the breach was for sale on the dark web — a hidden portion of the Internet where cyber criminals buy, sell, and track personal information. Many individuals have since received alerts through various identity theft protection services informing them that their information was found online in connection with the breach, confirming that affected individuals are at heightened risk for identity theft.

“It has been nearly seven months since T-Mobile’s latest data breach came to light. Affected Iowans are now receiving notice of this breach, even those who are not actual T-Mobile customers,” Miller said. “It is important that every Iowan who receives a notice of this breach take the steps to protect themselves.”

Iowa is participating in a multistate coalition of attorneys general investigating the breach and whether T-Mobile had appropriate safeguards in place to protect personal information.

Attorney General Miller urges anyone who believes they were affected by the T-Mobile breach to take the following steps to protect themselves:

Monitor your credit. Credit monitoring services track your credit report and alert you whenever a change is made, such as a new account or a large purchase. Most services will notify you within 24 hours of any change to your credit report.

Consider placing a free credit freeze on your credit report. Identity thieves will not be able to open a new credit account in your name while the freeze is in place. You can place a credit freeze by contacting each of the three major credit bureaus:

Equifax | +1 (888) 766-0008

Experian | +1 (888) 397-3742

TransUnion | +1 (800) 680-7289

Place a fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert tells lenders and creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before issuing credit. You can place a fraud alert by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.

Additional Resources. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, go to identitytheft.gov for assistance on how to report it and recover from it.

You can also contact the Iowa Attorney General’s office or file a complaint with our Consumer Protection Division. To file a complaint, go here or call 515-281-5926 (in the Des Moines area) or 888-777-4590 (outside the metro area).

Daily Jail County

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 4:35 pm CDT

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

Henry County Jail

 

Date:   03/03/2022________

 

_23      Henry County Inmates

 

  59_     Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  82_     TOTAL

 

Burlington Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Charges

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 4:28 pm CDT

DAVENPORT, Iowa – A Burlington man, Tony Williams, age 33, was sentenced
yesterday in federal court to 15 years in prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine. Williams
was ordered to serve five years of supervised release to follow his prison term. He was also
ordered to pay a $300 Special Assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
According to court documents, an undercover officer purchased methamphetamine from
Williams on three occasions. On one of the occasions, the officer observed a pistol in Williams’
waistband. When law enforcement attempted to perform a traffic stop on Williams, he fled and
led officers on a vehicle and foot pursuit. Williams was eventually taken into custody and a loaded
pistol was located in the area where Williams had led officers on the chase.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the
announcement. The Burlington Police Department, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, Drug
Enforcement Administration, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, and Southeast Iowa
Narcotics Taskforce investigated the case. This case was prosecuted by the United States
Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

Girls’ Prep Basketball: Notre Dame’s Season Closes After Garrigan Avalanche

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 2:42 pm CDT

Des Moines — Algona Garrigan used a 20-7 first half run to lead 38-20 and then never looked back as the second-seeded Golden Bears rolled to a 77-42 win over Notre Dame yesterday in a Class 1A State Quarterfinal.

Garrigan junior Audi Crooks, arguably the state’s most sought after recruit, finished with a game-high 32 points and seven rebounds, while hitting 15-of-18 shots.

She scored 21 in the second half — including 14 of the Golden Bears’ 17 third quarter points — helping put away any late heroics by the Nikes.

Running mate Molly Joyce chipped in with 25 points, six assists, five rebounds and seven steals.

Abby Korschgen led Notre Dame with 11 points and five rebounds.

Megan Harrell had 10 points and five rebounds, while sophomore Lauren Krieger scored eight for the Nikes, who won the state title in 2014 and made it back to the tournament for the first time since 2017.

Bishop Garrigan has now won 20 straight to improve to 23-3. They’ll play sixth-seeded North Linn who took down Springville 58-56 last night.

That game will be played Friday afternoon at 3:15 p.m.

Girls’ Prep Basketball: State Basketball Scoreboard (Day 3)

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 2:40 pm CDT

Here’s the full scoreboard from Day 3 of the Iowa Girls’ State Basketball Tournament

Class 2A Quarterfinals

Denver 58, Underwood 51

Central Lyon 42, Cascade 40

Class 1A Quarterfinals

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 50, Exira-EHK 39

Newell-Fonda 77, North Mahaska 44

North Linn 58, Springville 56

Women’s College Basketball: Wesleyan Dominates Postseason Awards 

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 2:39 pm CDT

Iowa Wesleyan University junior Kyla Moore is the first-time recipient of two awards for her outstanding play during the Continental Athletic Conference’s inaugural 2021-22 season. The league’s all-conference team and signature award winners were announced on Wednesday.

Moore was named the CAC Player of the Year while sharing Defensive Player of the Year honors with Crowley’s Ridge College (AR.) Madison Sellars.

Iowa Wesleyan’s Brittany West earned the Newcomer of the Year award and Iowa Wesleyan’s Steve Williamson was named Coach of the Year.

Moore led the Tigers by scoring 17.8 points per game during the regular season.

West averaged 17 points and six rebounds per contest in her first season in Mount Pleasant.

Williamson, in his first year back roaming the Ruble Arena sidelines,  guided the Tigers to a 19-5 season and CAC championship in the program’s first season back at the NAIA level and first season as a league member.

Iowa Wesleyan will be a hosting a selection show watch party tonight at 6:00 p.m.

All are welcome to attend.

Men’s College Basketball: CAC Announces Men’s Awards

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 2:33 pm CDT

KILJ — Florida College senior Matt Simpson has taken men’s basketball Player of the Year honors in the Continental Athletic Conference after helping lead the Falcons to the 2021-22 championship and NAIA postseason tournament.

Iowa Wesleyan freshman Joey Brown was named to the All-CAC First Team.

Brown averaged 14.8 points per game this season and shot 49.4% from the field. He also chipped in with five boards and three assists per game.

Carver Locke and Marvin Bateman were named Honorable Mention All-CAC.

Locke recorded 12.2 points per game while Bateman finished just south of 10 points per game while connecting on 37% of his three point shots.

Iowa Wesleyan finished their season with a CAC semifinal loss to Simpson and Florida College.

Sports, March 3rd

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 12:39 pm CDT

Girls’ Prep Basketball: Notre Dame’s Season Closes After Garrigan Avalanche

Algona Garrigan used a 20-7 first half run to lead 38-20 and then never looked back as the second-seeded Golden Bears rolled to a 77-42 win over Notre Dame yesterday in a Class 1A State Quarterfinal.

Garrigan junior Audi Crooks, arguably the state’s most sought after recruit, finished with a game-high 32 points and seven rebounds, while hitting 15-of-18 shots.

She scored 21 in the second half — including 14 of the Golden Bears’ 17 third quarter points — helping put away any late heroics by the Nikes.

Running mate Molly Joyce chipped in with 25 points, six assists, five rebounds and seven steals.

Abby Korschgen led Notre Dame with 11 points and five rebounds.

Megan Harrell had 10 points and five rebounds, while sophomore Lauren Krieger scored eight for the Nikes, who won the state title in 2014 and made it back to the tournament for the first time since 2017.

Bishop Garrigan has now won 20 straight to improve to 23-3. They’ll play sixth-seeded North Linn who took down Springville 58-56 last night.

That game will be played Friday afternoon at 3:15 p.m.

Girls’ Prep Basketball: State Basketball Scoreboard (Day 3)

Here’s the full scoreboard from Day 3 of the Iowa Girls’ State Basketball Tournament

Class 2A Quarterfinals

Denver 58, Underwood 51

Central Lyon 42, Cascade 40

Class 1A Quarterfinals

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 50, Exira-EHK 39

Newell-Fonda 77, North Mahaska 44

North Linn 58, Springville 56

Women’s College Basketball: Wesleyan Dominates Postseason Awards 

Iowa Wesleyan University junior Kyla Moore is the first-time recipient of two awards for her outstanding play during the Continental Athletic Conference’s inaugural 2021-22 season. The league’s all-conference team and signature award winners were announced on Wednesday.

Moore was named the CAC Player of the Year while sharing Defensive Player of the Year honors with Crowley’s Ridge College (AR.) Madison Sellars.

Iowa Wesleyan’s Brittany West earned the Newcomer of the Year award and Iowa Wesleyan’s Steve Williamson was named Coach of the Year.

Moore led the Tigers by scoring 17.8 points per game during the regular season.

West averaged 17 points and six rebounds per contest in her first season in Mount Pleasant.

Williamson, in his first year back roaming the Ruble Arena sidelines,  guided the Tigers to a 19-5 season and CAC championship in the program’s first season back at the NAIA level and first season as a league member.

Iowa Wesleyan will be a hosting a selection show watch party tonight at 6:00 p.m.

All are welcome to attend.

Men’s College Basketball: CAC Announces Men’s Awards

Florida College senior Matt Simpson has taken men’s basketball Player of the Year honors in the Continental Athletic Conference after helping lead the Falcons to the 2021-22 championship and NAIA postseason tournament.

Iowa Wesleyan freshman Joey Brown was named to the All-CAC First Team.

Brown averaged 14.8 points per game this season and shot 49.4% from the field. He also chipped in with five boards and three assists per game.

Carver Locke and Marvin Bateman were named Honorable Mention All-CAC.

Locke recorded 12.2 points per game while Bateman finished just south of 10 points per game while connecting on 37% of his three point shots.

Iowa Wesleyan finished their season with a CAC semifinal loss to Simpson and Florida College.