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Search warrant leads to recovery of weapons in Page County

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports a search warrant executed Tuesday evening at 614 N. 11th Street, in Clarinda, resulted in the recovery of several firearms that were stolen during a Clarinda residential burglary that took place last month.

Officers also seized a small amount of personal use marijuana. Complaints alleging juvenile delinquency for felony theft by exercising control over stolen property and misdemeanor possession of marijuana are pending against a seventeen-year-old white male who resides at the residence.

All reports have been forwarded to Page County Juvenile Court Services and the juvenile division of the Page County Attorney’s Office.

Omaha woman wanted for taking her Council Bluffs daughters w/o court permission

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Council Bluffs Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating 29-year old Brandy Kay Grass, of Omaha, and her two daughters, 11-year old Jozalynn Moraine and 10-year old Savannah Deboer, both of whom are from Council Bluffs. Authorities say Grass no longer has legal custody of children and has concealed their whereabouts from a family member with legal custody over the children.

Grass has a valid warrant for her arrest charging her with two counts of Violation of a Custodial Order. Both children are valid missing persons and need to be reunited with their legal guardian. They are believed to be in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area and possibly are with a male party driving a white SUV with heavy front end damage.

Anyone having information concerning the possible whereabouts of Brandy Kay Grass and her two daughters is encouraged to contact the Council Bluffs Police Department at (712) 328-4728 or Crime Stoppers at (712) 328-7867.

Brandy Grass

Jozalynn Moraine

Savannah Deboer

(Update): Missing Hamburg teen found

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Fremont County report a Hamburg teen missing since Monday has been located. No other details about where he was found or his condition were released. Authorities had said earlier today (Wednesday), that 17-year old River Jordan Studey, was last seen leaving his residence on Monday.

The Sheriff’s Office thanks the public for its assistance.

Atlantic Police arrest Exira woman for OWI

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April 26th, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic Police Department reports the arrest of an Exira woman for OWI on Tuesday. Officers arrested 58-year-old Janet Bertelsen of Exira for OWI.  She was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 4/26/2017

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

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Creston woman arrested on drug charges

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston have arrested a woman on drug charges. 31-year old Cassondra Arni, of Creston, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a Clinton County, MO., warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Arni was being held in the Ringgold County Jail while awaiting extradition to Missouri.

And, 24-year old Tyler McKay, of Creston, was arrested Tuesday evening in Creston on a Madison County warrant for Failure to Appear in court on an original, Driving While Revoked charge. McKay was released to Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 4/26/2017

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

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Atlantic School Board to act on hiring Director of Finance

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education will meet in a work session this (Wednesday) evening in the High School Media Center. The session begins at 5:30. On their agenda is approval of a recommendation from the administrative team for the hiring of a person to assume the newly created position of Director of Finance, which replaces the title of Business Manager.

That individual will succeed current Business Manager Mary Beth Fast, who had previously announced her resignation effective the end of the current year. Fast has accepted a similar position with the Urbandale School District.

The Atlantic School Board will also act on any resignations to come before them, and discuss 2016-17 Achievement with the District’s building Principals. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to deal with a student disciplinary matter.

Paul McCartney coming to Des Moines and Omaha this summer

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Paul McCartney is bringing his long list of hits to Iowa this summer. The 74-year-old rock-n-roll hall-of-famer will perform at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on July 21st. Tickets go on sale next Monday at 10 a.m. The former Beatle’s other tour stops announced Tuesday include Omaha, Chicago, and Wichita, Kansas.

McCartney has performed in Iowa two previous times. His show on October 27, 2005 in Des Moines was the first announced concert in the history of Wells Fargo Arena. McCartney also played at Jack Trice Stadium (then Cyclone Stadium) in Ames on July 18, 1990.

(Radio Iowa)

Authorities request help in finding missing Hamburg teen

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April 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a male teenager who has been missing since Monday. Authorities say 17-year old River Jordan Studey, from Hamburg, was last seen leaving his residence at 906 Lake Street, on Monday. River is believed to be a harm to himself and/or others whom try to return him back to his residence.

He’s described as having brown hair and blue eyes, stands five-feet six-inches tall, and weighs 120 pounds. Studey was last seen wearing a grey baseball cap and carrying a black back pack. River made statements to a friend that he may try to jump on a train and take it to the next town. If you have any information with regard to his location, call the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office  at (712) 374-2424 or  1-800-432-9240.

River Studey