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SUV hits apartment complex in Clarinda

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February 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Update 9:32-a.m.) An apartment building in Clarinda was struck by an SUV Friday night. The Clarinda Police Department reports 39-year old Matthew Cain Hollingsworth, of Clarinda, was driving a 2001 Toyota Sequoia southbound on 20th Street, when the vehicle left the road at the apex of a curve and continued south through the grounds of the Clarhaven Foster Manor at 402 Willow Street. The vehicle then traveled about 60 feet before crashing through the apartment building into apartment #39. The SUV came to rest with all four tires inside the bedroom.The crash happened at around 8:50-p.m.

Photos courtesy the Clarinda PD

Officers found Hollingsworth was sitting on the west side of apartment #39, suffering from minor injuries. He was transported to Clarinda Regional Health Center. Damage to the building was estimated at $50,000. The SUV sustained about $10,000 damage.

Authorities say northwest Iowa barn collapse killed employee

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February 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

REMBRANDT, Iowa (AP) — The body of an employee killed in a barn collapse has been recovered from the wreckage in northwest Iowa. A structural failure early Friday morning at the Rembrandt Foods facility just east of Rembrandt caused a catastrophic collapse of equipment inside the building. Buena Vista County authorities say a search for the employee was suspended at 6 p.m. because of safety concerns for the people trying to find the worker. The search resumed Saturday, and the worker’s body was recovered around 2 p.m. The worker’s name and other details about the accident haven’t been released.

Cass County Supervisors to set date for hearing on the Max. Property Tax Asking

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February 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors are set to meet 9-a.m. Tuesday in their Boardroom at the Courthouse, in Atlantic. During their session, the Board will set the date for a Public Hearing on the Maximum Property Tax Asking (per Iowa Code 331.433A). They are also expected to approve the appointment of a non-resident member to the Lewis Public Library Board of Trustees. Auditor Dale Sunderman says trustees are appointed by the Mayor with approval of the city council or County Board of Supervisors. And, the Board will act on the appointment of additional members to the Cass County Local Foods Policy Council.

In other business, the Cass County Supervisors, Tuesday morning, will act to approve a Class-C Liquor License application for the Griswold Golf & Country Club, and authorizing a supervisors to sign a new 28-E (cost sharing) agreement to be part of the Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services Region. They’ll also receive regularly scheduled reports (as available), from the County Engineer, Mental Health/General Relief Coordinator and County Attorney.

Audubon Police report: 4 arrests

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February 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Audubon Police Chief Matt Starmer, today (Monday), said there were four arrests the first week of the month. On Feb. 7th, 38-year old Karen Ann Hulbert, of Audubon, was arrested for Violation of Parole.  On Feb. 5th, 23-year old Andrew Allen Malloy was arrested in Audubon on two-counts of Driving Under Suspension, and two-counts of Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance. Malloy was arrested again Sunday (Feb. 16th), on a warrant for Failure to Serve Mittimus.

On Feb. 4th, 24-year old Rae Beth Horton, of Audubon, was arrested for Domestic Abuse with a Dangerous Weapon.  That same day, 32-year old Jennifer Meese-Cherry, of Audubon, was cited by Audubon Police, for Allowing Dog at Large.  She was released at scene.  During the same incident, 34-year old Robert Taylor Glidden, of Audubon, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.  Glidden was cited and also released on scene.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 2/17/20

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February 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17th

Trading Post

February 17th, 2020 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 2003 Dodge Caravan. $600 obo. 249-9132.

FOR SALE: 1) 46″ Sony TV with 3 shelf stand $125. 2) Buffet 18″ Deep, 52″ Long, 36″ Tall. $45. 3) 72″ Kitchen table with 24″ leaf and six chairs $125. Call 712-249-7296.

WANTED: 2 or 3 bedroom house, 2 bath to rent in Atlantic. 243-3350.

FOR SALE:  An older, belt-driven table saw with newer blade, runs well, $100.  Also, a 5 HP Briggs & Stratton horizontal shaft engine, runs well, $45.  Call 712-304-4998, located in Hamlin.

FREE:  Former newspaper carrier has plastic newspaper sacks to give away.  Call 712-243-2344 and ask for John.

FOR SALE: Firewood, 2 cord or more, needs cut up. $70. 712-323-4890.

FOR SALE:  Werner 28 foot fiberglass extension ladder. Heavy duty rating. Always stored inside. $200 firm. Can deliver local in Atlantic. Call or text 712-249-2509.

FOR SALE:  Treager smoker medium size.  Includes: warming shelf, front flip up shelf, bottom shelf, cover, 2 heat probes, manual, and one bag of Treager pellets. $495 .  Call or text 712-249-2509.

Heartbeat Today 2-17-2020

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

February 17th, 2020 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Katie Olthoff of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association about the 2020 Iowa’s Best Burger contest.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 2/17/20

Podcasts, Sports

February 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 2/17/2020

News, Podcasts

February 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Woman accused of embezzling more than $116K from employer

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February 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) — A woman who headed the accounting division of a private fertilizer company in Urbandale has been accused of embezzling more than $116,000. Polk County court records say 41-year-old Heidi Cook is charged with nine counts of theft, one of fraudulent practices and one of unauthorized use of a credit card. She remained in jail Monday. The court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for Cook. Prosecutors say that, from at least Dec. 10, 2018, she took 33 checks totaling more than $116,000 from Spraytec and deposited them into her own bank account.