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2 teens faces charges in Pott. County after 911 call about stolen vehicle

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October 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County say an unidentified 15-year old female and a 14-year old male are facing charges, following an incident that took place Saturday night. Authorities say a deputy was dispatched to the 12 mile marker of Highway 92 at around 7:25-p.m., after Pott. County Communications received a 911 hangup call. A female caller told dispatch that she was in a stolen car and needed help. The 14-year old female faces charges that include: Speeding; two counts of Eluding (Speed in excess of 25 mph) while participating in a felony or resulting in serious injury; Reckless Driving, and Interference with Official Acts. The teenage male faces a charge of Interference with Official Acts.

Sunday afternoon, 53-year old Debbie Rosina Peek was arrested in Avoca, for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense – causing bodily injury. Saturday afternoon, 46-year old Sandra Annette Graham was arrested in Neola for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Graham was arrested after a Deputy was called to Arrowhead Park in reference to an intoxicated female who was allegedly harassing other campers. A records check revealed Graham was wanted for Failure to Appear on a Possession of Marijuana charge. She was transported to the Pott. County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

Friday afternoon, 39-year old John Paul Hollinger, of Council Bluffs, turned himself in on a warrant for Violation of a No Contact/Protective Order. Hollinger was also wanted on a warrant for Assault (without intent) causing bodily injury, and Burglary in the 1st degree w/bodily injury. He also faces a charge of Domestic Abuse/Simple Assault. Hollinger was being held in the Pott. County Jail.  Friday morning, 20-year old Quentin Lamere, an inmate at the Pott. County Jail, was served with a warrant for Possession of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon. He remains in the jail on $12,000 bond.

On Oct. 13th, a Pottawattamie County Deputy responded to a residence in Walnut, for a “signal check.” Authorities say 25-year old Shawn Patrick Freier was taken into custody on a Hold for another Iowa agency. Wednesday afternoon, Pott. County Jail inmate, 30-year-old Joshua Tyler Herron, of Council Bluffs, was presented with a warrant for Violation of Probation. An investigation into a vehicle parked on the side Highway 59 in Oakland, with its flashers on, resulted in the arrest on Oct. 13th, of 32-year old Gleen Raymond, of Atlantic. He was arrested for OWI/1st offense and Fugitive from Justice. Bond on the OWI charge was set at $2,000.

The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office reports also: 24-year old Brennan Joseph Carter was arrested Oct. 15th in Carson, for OWI/1st offense. On Oct. 16th, 44-year old Lorne Michael Edie, of Council Bluffs, was served at the Pott. County Jail, with a warrant for OWI/1st offense. He remains in the jail on a $1,000 bond for an unrelated charge. Early Saturday morning, 20-year old Logan Daniel Brown was arrested in Underwood, for OWI/1st offense.  Saturday night, 38-year old Meranda A. Dexter was arrested in Council Bluffs, for OWI/2nd offense, following a property damage accident. And, 37-year old Trent Matthew Suhr, of Walnut, was arrested Sunday night following a traffic stop, in Walnut. Suhr was charged with Driving While license suspended or revoked, and OWI/3rd or subsequent offense. His bond was set at $6,000.

Iowa Athletics COVID-19 update

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October 19th, 2020 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 660 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Oct. 12-18, 2020. Six positive tests and 654 negative tests have been received. As part of the return to campus protocol, testing began May 29, 2020, and includes student-athletes, coaches and staff. A total of 253 positive tests, 6,901 negative tests and one inconclusive test have been received.

The Big Ten Conference began daily rapid antigen surveillance testing on Sept. 30, 2020. Any positive tests identified through the surveillance testing process would be confirmed through a PCR test and reflected in the numbers listed above.

Following the positive test result, protocol established by UI Athletics and medical staff, including contact tracing procedures, is being followed to ensure the safety of all UI Athletics student-athletes and staff. This mandatory protocol also includes isolation for the individuals who test positive, and quarantine for those individuals who might have been exposed to someone with the virus.

Iowa will face Gonzaga at Sanford Pentagon

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October 19th, 2020 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will return to the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Dec. 19, to face Gonzaga in a matchup between two of the country’s top teams. The game will be televised nationally on CBS and will tipoff at 11 a.m. (CT).

A limited number of tickets will go on sale at a later date. Masks are required for all spectators and will be available for free at the door. The Sanford Pentagon will work closely with the schools and individual states and be ready to adjust based on guidelines and safety measures for all involved.

Iowa’s matchup against Gonzaga, replaces this summer’s previously announced game against Oregon State in Sioux Falls (Dec. 22).

The contest will be Iowa’s second trip to the Pentagon, which has hosted 28 NCAA Division I men’s college basketball games since opening in 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated Colorado, 80-73, on Dec. 22, 2017. This will be Gonzaga’s first visit to the Pentagon.

This will be the fourth meeting between Gonzaga and Iowa. The Hawkeyes won the first two contests in 1984 and 1985, while the Zags won the last meeting in the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

The remainder of Iowa’s 2020-21 schedule will be announced at a later date.

Adair County Treasurer’s Office is closed Oct. 19-26

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October 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Updated) Adair County Auditor Mandy Berg reports the Adair County Treasurer’s office is closed through Monday, October 26th. All driver’s license appointments have been canceled for the remainder of the week. For information regarding motor vehicles, renewing an Iowa driver’s license, or registering a vehicle, County residents can visit the Iowa DOT website at www.iowadot.gov.

The drop box located in the West entrance of the courthouse is still available during the business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for any payments needing to be made. All other offices in the courthouse will remain open and can be reached by phone, email, or calling the appropriate office when arriving at the courthouse.

Afternoon vehicle pursuit in Clarinda leads to multiple charges

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October 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers, today (Monday), reports that at around 6:25-p.m. Sunday, his officers attempted to stop a black Chevrolet pick-up truck at 16th & Clark, for an equipment violation. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The chase proceeded through residential areas at speeds more than 60 miles per hour. The driver – later identified as 51-year-old Steven William Wells, of College Springs – fled the vehicle on foot at 18th & Grant.

Following a foot pursuit, Wells was taken into custody. He faces charges that include: Driving a while barred; Possession of methamphetamine; Possession of marijuana; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Felony eluding; Resisting arrest, and multiple traffic offenses.

Wells was being held in the Page County Jail on $10,000 bail, pending a court appearance. All reports will be forwarded to the office of Page County Attorney Carl Sonksen for review and the filing of formal charges in Page County District Court.

Montgomery County S/O & Red Oak P-D take 2020 “I-Pledge”

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October 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Red Oak Police have taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Montgomery County youth.   Iowa Pledge (“I-Pledge” for short) is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division (ABD) to educate local retailers, and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco laws. Officials say since the program’s inception in 2000, the statewide tobacco compliance rate has grown 91 percent. By partnering with the ABD, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Red Oak Police says they will do their part to continue the upward trend.

I-Pledge logoI-Pledge places an emphasis on retailer training. Clerks who successfully complete an online training program and pass an exam, will be I-pledge certified, and the retail establishment will receive an affirmative defense against a civil penalty, if the certified clerk makes an illegal sale. As part of the I-Pledge program, officers and deputies will be conducting compliance checks on local establishments using underage customers under the supervision of law enforcement officials. The underage customers will attempt to purchase tobacco, alternative nicotine and/or vapor products, Clerks who make the sale will be cited on the spot. Criminal penalties for selling the products to minor during the unannounced checks, include fines from $100 for the first offense, $250 for a second offense, and a $500 fine for third and subsequent offenses.

Authorities say handing out citations is not the intent of the I-Pledge Program. The purpose is to train clerks to keep tobacco products out of the hands of Iowa’s youth.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 10/19/20

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October 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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VP nominee Harris speaks at Iowa Democrats’ virtual fundraiser

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October 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee, told an online audience of Iowa Democrats that the outcome of the 2020 election will affect every part of our lives. “The future of health care hangs on top of it all because President Trump is in the Supreme Court right now, trying to get rid of the Affordable Care Act,” Harris said. Harris was the closing speaker during the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual fall fundraiser last (Sunday) night. It was held online this year because of the pandemic. In her recorded message, Harris called President Trump’s approach to Covid wreckless.

“This is the greatest failure of any American presidency and make no mistake, his failure to contain this virus has what has wreaked havoc on our economy,” Harris says. “Of course he’s not alone. Trump’s Republican Party has followed his lead, including many here in Iowa.” Harris, a California Senator, promised a Biden Administration would invest in the nation’s infrastructure and take action on rural issues. “We’ll reverse the disastrous trade war that has hurt our farmers,” Harris said, “and we’ll stand with our corn growers and bolster the ethanol industry.”

Iowa Democrats featured a “battleground beverates tour” during the fundraiser, with virtual “stops” in each congressional district. Recipes came from the Town Square Coffee House in Orange City, the Primrose in Corning, the Atlantic and Pacific Club in Knoxville and Vivian’s Soul Food in Cedar Rapids.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 10/19/20

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October 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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6 arrested in Creston, 1 incident of vandalism

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October 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports six arrests occurred over the past few days. On Sunday (Oct. 18), Creston Police arrested 47-year-old Walter Hall, Jr., of Creston, on a warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Assault causing bodily injury. Hall was later released on a $500 bond. 27-year-old Steven O’Brien, of Cave City, AR., was arrested early Sunday morning, for OWI/1st offense. He was later released on $1,000 bond. And, just before 2-a.m. Sunday, 42-year old Lindsey Woolums, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. She was cited and released from the scene, on a Summons to Appear in court.

Saturday night, 25-year old Jacob Maly, of Bryant, WI., was arrested in Creston for Public Intoxication. He was later released on a $300 bond. Friday evening, 23-year old Trey Mills, of Creston, was arrested on a Union County warrant for Simple Assault. He was later released on a $300 bond. And, Friday morning, 61-year old Kathy Beemer, of Bedford, was arrested in Creston, on a Taylor County warrant for Failure to Appear. Beemer was transferred to the custody of Taylor County Deputies.

Creston Police said also, a woman reported Friday, that at around 11-p.m. Thursday, someone broke a window on her vehicle while it was parked in the 900 block of W. Adair Street. A purse was reported missing. The loss was estimated at $610,