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Medical marijuana advocates say Iowa program too limited

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Legislature approved a medical marijuana oil program in the final hours of the session, but advocates remain skeptical the expansion of an existing program will have a large impact. The Republican-controlled chambers approved a bill that would allow the oil to treat nine conditions, including cancer and multiple sclerosis. The expansion builds off an existing program for epilepsy patients.

Some medical marijuana advocates say a cap on the strength of the oil used is arbitrary and limits the benefit. Rep. Jared Klein, the bill’s manager, says lawmakers may consider broadening the program in future sessions if medical professionals advise it.

The program would continue to prohibit smoking, vaporizing or eating food containing marijuana. Despite questions raised about the program, some argue that small steps are better than none.

Uncle accused of chaining boy to weight pleads not guilty

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

PEOSTA, Iowa (AP) – An eastern Iowa man accused of padlocking a weighted chain around his 14-year-old nephew’s waist has pleaded not guilty. The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports Jeffrey Merfeld and the boy’s parents are charged with child endangerment causing injury. Merfeld’s plea was submitted Tuesday.

Court records don’t show whether Michael and Cynthia Kobusch have submitted pleas. All three defendants live in Peosta. Court documents say Cynthia Kobusch told an investigator that she had been searching for a way to attach a GPS to her son – a frequent runaway – and had asked her brother to “make a chain” and fashion it so the boy couldn’t cut it off.

Special Griswold School Board meeting Friday afternoon

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Griswold School Board will hold a Special Meeting Friday afternoon in the Central Office at the Middle School/High School Building. During their 4-p.m. session, the School Board will act on Personnel matters and, approval of:

A Reduction in Force; Cash in Lieu of Insurance; Changes to the Professional Salary Range; Placing limits on the number of paid coaches; approval also, of Master Contract agreements with the Griswold Educational Association (Certified staff) and Non-Certified Personnel, as well as contract renewals for Certified staff, non-certified coaches/sponsors, administration, Quasi-Administration, and Support Staff.

The final action item is the setting of Contract Issue and Return dates.

Cass County Board of Supervisors to meet Friday morning

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting 8:30-a.m. Friday, in their Boardroom at the courthouse in Atlantic. On their agenda is a Public Hearing on an amendment to the Flood Plain Management Ordinance, followed by action on approving the Ordinance after the final reading.

The Board will also act on approving a Resolution to enter into a RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) agreement with the Iowa Dept. of Transportation (in an amount not to exceed $2,119, 978 or, 50-percent of the eligible items – which is the smaller amount). They’ll also act on approving the “Fifth amendment to the Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement” (with regard to the Child Support Recovery Office), for changes to confidentiality and privacy sections, and incorporating the Program Budget for State Fiscal Year 2018.

In other business, the Cass County Supervisors will act on approving a Resolution to increase the number of assistant County Attorneys to two, from May 1st through June 30th (with the number to be set back to one, on July 1st), and approve the appointment of an additional Assistant County Attorney.

The final action item on their agenda, is a Permit for display of fireworks for an unincorporated area – per Iowa Code – pertaining to the Lewis Celebration Committee.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 4/27/2017

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

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Creston Police report (4/27)

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston report an Illinois man was arrested late Wednesday night at the Union County Law Enforcement Center. 19-year old Antonio Walker, of Evanston, IL, was arrested on a charge of OWI/1st offense. Walker was later released from the Union County Jail on a $1000 bond.

And, authorities in Creston say late Monday night, the Mayflower School on E. Townline, Road reported an incident of Vandalism to their property. Police say someone damaged nine stepping stones and boards in the Ball Pit. The damage was estimated at $50.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 4/27/2017

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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The Council Bluffs Police Department Wants Your Drugs…No Questions Asked!

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the Council Bluffs Police Department will participate in this semi-annual event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The event is designated as “Council Bluffs Operation Medicine Cabinet” and involves the collaboration of several community organizations, volunteers, and the City of Council Bluffs Recycling Center. The rain or shine event will be located at Walgreens, 535 East Broadway in Council Bluffs,  on the west side of the store next to the drive through lanes on SATURDAY, APRIL 29, between the hours of 10:00 am. and 2:00 pm.

Citizens are simply asked to drive through a designated lane, hand over their unused, expired prescription or over the counter drugs with no questions asked. The Council Bluffs Police Department has helped to organize 13 Prescription Drug Drop Off events since 2010.  Past events have collected more than 4,200 pounds of prescription and over the counter drugs with more than 2,300 residents dropping them off anonymously.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware medicines that remain in homes are highly susceptible to theft, misuse, or abuse. Prescription drug abuse in the U.S. is increasing at an alarming rate, as are the numbers of accidental poisonings and overdoses. Studies show many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinets. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicines, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away, which are both potential safety and health hazards.

Officials say prescription drug abuse is a huge problem and this drug drop off is a great opportunity for citizens of Council Bluffs and anyone else to help reduce this threat. Take time now to clean out your medicine cabinets and make your home safe from potential drug theft and abuse.

Southern IA man/Fugitive from Justice arrested in Council Bluffs Thu. morning

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A report about a suspicious male this (Thursday) morning in Council Bluffs has resulted in the arrest of a Fugitive From Justice. Bluffs Police say 33-year old Daniel Long, of Davis City, was arrested on outstanding extraditable warrants from Cass County (IA) and transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where he was transferred into their custody.

Just before 3-a.m., Council Bluffs Police were dispatched to the area of Tyson Foods, 2700 block of 23rd Avenue, for a suspicious male party who was acting disoriented. The man was walking around outside without pants or shoes wrapped in a blanket.
Officers checked the area and located the subject, but when approached, he ran from officers and hid in a marshy area south of the YMCA Soccer Fields (2600 block of 23rd Ave).

Daniel Long

After searching the area for approximately an hour, the man, identified as Daniel Long, was located. He surrendered to officers and walked out of the marsh under his own power. He was transported by rescue squad to the hospital for treatment of possible hypothermia. Long was treated and released into the custody of law enforcement.

Essex man arrested Thursday morning

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April 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop early this (Thursday) morning in Red Oak resulted in an arrest. Red Oak Police say 35-year old Christopher Charles Bowers, of Essex, was taken into custody for Driving While Suspended – a simple misdemeanor. Bowers was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $300 cash bond.