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Court rules against life inmate who says he died already

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Appeals Court has ruled against a convicted killer who says he “died” during a medical emergency and thus fulfilled his life sentence. Wapello County court records say Benjamin Schreiber has been serving the life term since being convicted in 1997 of beating a man to death. Schreiber says his heart stopped five times on March 30, 2015, at a hospital where he’d been taken from the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison.

Schreiber filed for release in April 2018, saying that because he momentarily died before being resuscitated at the hospital, he should be freed. A district judge found little merit in Schreiber’s argument, saying Schreiber’s filing confirmed that he was still among the living. The appeals court affirmed that ruling Wednesday, saying: “Schreiber is either alive, in which case he must remain in prison, or he is dead, in which case this appeal is moot.”

Creston Police report (11/8)

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department today (Friday), said a Creston man was cited Thursday afternoon. Dan Hardin, who resides in the 600 block of W. Mills Street, was cited for allowing an animal to run at-large, resulting in a person being bitten. The animal was given to Creston Animal Control to be quarantined.

Creston Police said also, a woman residing in the 500 block of College Drive reported Thursday night, that sometime between 5-p.m. Wednesday and 11-a.m. Thursday, someone entered her vehicle that was parked in her driveway, and took $10 in cash, a pair of shoes, and some random paperwork. The loss was estimated at $100 altogether. And, a man from Sterling, IL., reported to Police at around 12:25-a.m. today (Friday), that his vehicle was stolen from a motel in Creston, sometime between 11:30-p.m. Thursday and 12:15-a.m. today (Friday).

Reminder: Holiday Open House This Weekend in Atlantic

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce offers a reminder, that you can get a kick start to your holiday shopping and join Atlantic retail businesses for a Holiday Open House this Saturday, November 9th, beginning at 9-a.m. Businesses will be offering a holiday sneak peek as well as treats, giveaways and special promotions. Participating locations include: Aunt B’s, Bonnesen’s, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, Jazzercise, The Franklin Market, The Picker’s Parlor, The Uppercut & More Boutique and Something For You.

For the third year, The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is offering AtlantiCash at a discounted price as part of their Holiday Promotion, sponsored by First Whitney Bank & Trust. This Saturday only, discounted AtlantiCash will be available at the Chamber from 9-a.m. until Noon. AtlantiCash will come 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.

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 (hash tag) #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.

Corning Firefighters respond to residential fire, Thursday

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters from Corning, with assistance from Prescott Fire and Rescue, responded at around 7:42-p.m. Thursday, to a residential fire, in Corning. Authorities said on a social media post, that crews were dispatched to 802 Adams Street. Firefighters quickly located the problem and extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire was under investigation. No injuries were reported.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/8/19

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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A-PD working to raise funds for Christmas Programs

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department is raising funds for the department’s Christmas Programs benefiting Cass County residents. Atlantic Police Lieutenant Devin Hogue says one of those programs is The Family Dreams Christmas.

(He says the program is put on by the Atlantic Police Reserve Dept., and will take place Saturday, Dec. 21st. Applications to be considered for the program must be picked up from 8-a.m. To 4-p.m. Monday-through Friday, and returned by 4-p.m. Dec. 11th.)

The applications will be reviewed that evening. Each family selected will receive a full Christmas dinner, and then go shopping at downtown stores on Dec. 21st.

Another program, run by the full-time Police Officers, is “Shop with a Cop,” on Dec, 22nd. There is no sign-up or application process for that program.

(He says the P-D solicits on their own the names of children for the shopping trip.)

Last year a total of 10 families were served in the Family Dreams Christmas, and 35 children went “Shopping with a Cop.” Anyone can make cash/check donations throughout the year for those programs, by simply stopping by the Atlantic Police Department, Monday-through Friday, 8-a.m. To 4-p.m. For questions or inquiries call the Atlantic Police Department at (712) 243-3512.

Atlantic Police Lt. Devin Hogue

Lt. Hogue, by the way, was nominated for the 2019 Scrooge competition. The goal of this program is to raise money and canned food items for the Atlantic Food Pantry. Hogue is accepting donations made to his Venmo account, or made in person. You can also drop off donations at the Atlantic Police Department. Canned food items can be dropped off at the police department or the city hall office. He said also, if your child is at the Washington or Schuler Elementary Schools, they are holding a canned food drive until November 26th. All items collected will go towards Houge’s score in the Scrooge competition. There will also be a grade level competition. The winning classes in each grade level will be invited to the free merchant movie on December 8th that will be chaperoned by the APD and each student will receive a snack purchased with funds from our non profit.

All money and canned food items donated on Hogue’s behalf, will be turned in at the end of the month and will go to the Atlantic Food Pantry.

Woman hospitalized after fire at Waterloo home

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Waterloo woman was taken to a hospital after a fire at her home. Firetrucks were dispatched to the house a little before 10 p.m. Thursday, and firefighters say flames were coming through some windows as they arrived. The woman already had escaped. She reported that a space heater had caught some bedding and other items on fire in her room on the ground floor. Her name hasn’t been released.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 11/8/2019

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Atlantic Fire responds to vehicle fire Thursday evening on I-80

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Fire and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday evening to a vehicle fire, on eastbound Interstate 80. The blaze just east of the Highway 71 exit was reported at around 6:27-p.m. Atlantic Firefighter Gene Schmeling told KJAN the vehicle, a Toyota, was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived on the scene. The lone occupant of the vehicle, a female, was out of her SUV and was not injured. Crews remained on the scene until about 7:15-p.m.

Rocker Brett Michaels tours Iowa Air Guard base

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November 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Rocker Brett Michaels spent Thursday in Sioux City visiting with members of the Iowa Air National Guard 185th Refueling Wing touring their base. The former singer for Poison and reality T-V star is bringing his Hometown Heroes concert tour to the Tyson Events Center tonight (Friday). “To be here with all these amazing men and women who give us such incredible freedoms…we got off the bus and it’s already been a great party. Everyone here has been amazing, and I am honored to be here and to thank them for the freedoms that they allow us,” Michaels says.

Michaels says this show will be extra special since it happens on the weekend leading up to Veterans Day. “And the best part of the night is during ‘Something to Believe In’ we bring our military men and women, our first responders, teachers, utility workers and fans. We grab a bunch of them and bring them up on stage — and it is awesome,” Michaels says. Colonel Larry Christensen is one of the Hometown Heroes.

“It’s a great opportunity to represent not only the 185th, but the Iowa National Guard, the people of the Siouxland Community, all the employers out there, and also all the veterans,” according to Christensen. “I was talking to him and I was thanking him for coming and I said ‘that’s a really great morale boost.’ He says ‘you don’t realize how much a of morale boost it is for his crew.’ So, he’s just as excited as we are.”

Michaels will perform with Night Ranger, Lita Ford and Joe Nichols.