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Vehicle vandalism in Harlan

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Several thousand dollars in damage was done to vehicles in Harlan, over the weekend. Officials with the Harlan Police Department say someone apparently used a BB or pellet-type gun to break seven vehicle windows over the weekend at various locations in the community. The damage was estimated at $3,000 altogether.

Anyone with information about any of the incidents is asked to call the Harlan Police Department at 712-755-5151. Shelby County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the incidents.

Vehicle stolen from Union County recovered Monday in Adair County

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s office says a 2006 Hyundai Sonata reported stolen Dec. 16th from outside a residence in Lorimor, was recovered Monday (12/26), in Adair County. No other details were immediately available on where the vehicle was found, its condition or any suspects in the case.

(Update) Odebolt woman died in Sac County crash Saturday morning

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office today (Tuesday), identified the victim who died in a head-on crash crash Saturday morning between a semi and a pickup truck. According to Sheriff Ken McClure, a passenger in the pickup, 65-year old Sharon Rohlf, of Odebolt, was killed in the crash. Her husband, 64-year old Gary Rohlf, of Odebolt and five other people were injured in the crash that happened in dense fog at around 8:24-a.m., about one and one-quarter miles west of Lake View, on Highway 175.

According to the report, a semi-tractor trailer driven by 24-year old Ivan Milosevic from Chicago, Illinois, was traveling west on Highway 175 when Milosevic tried to pass a westbound car driven by 77-year old Richard Daisy, of Lake City. The semi collided head-on with Rohlf’s pick-up that was traveling eastbound. A passenger car driven by 61-year old Jeanette Fertig, of Odebolt, then rear-ended the pickup.

Rohlf, Feritg, a passenger in Fertig’s vehicle, 73-year old Barbara Scott, of Odebolt, Milosevic and a passenger in his semi, 27-year old Kiwan AlDaloi of Allen, Texas, were transported to Loring Hospital in Sac City by Sac County Ambulances from Lake View and Sac City. Rohlf and Scott were subsequently transported to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City for treatment of critical injuries. Fertig was treated at Loring Hospital. Milosevic and AlDaloi were treated and released. Daisy was not injured in the accident.

The accident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol, assisted by the Sac County Sheriff’s Office and Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement.

Neola man arrested on assault charge

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office today (Tuesday), issued a report on recent arrests. Included in the report was 33-year old Steven Lewis Elings, of Neola, who was arrested at around 2-a.m. today (Tuesday), for Domestic Assault with Injury, Child Endangerment without injury, and Obstruction of Emergency Communications. Authorities say Elings and his girlfriend had been involved in a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 30,000 block of Magnolia Road. Elings’ 36-year old girlfriend suffered apparent minor injuries during the incident. The report said Steven Elings was apparently intoxicated at the time of his arrest.

A man booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, Saturday afternoon. Sheriff’s officials say 20-year old Ben David Lein, of Council Bluffs, allegedly caused nearly $7,000 damage to the jail facility. Windows, a video visitation booth, a hanging mirror, sprinkler head and clock were damaged during the incident.

And, 22-year old Tyler John Wright, of Council Bluffs, was arrested just before 6-a.m. Sunday for OWI/1st offense, after a jail employee found a vehicle in a ditch at around 5-a.m. in the vicinity of 240th Street and Highway 92. The employee told dispatchers the driver of the 2016 Buick Verano, later identified as Wright, appeared to be intoxicated.

Mills County Sheriff’s report (12/27)

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Department reports three arrests took place over the past week. At around 12:55-a.m. Sunday, 43-year old Daniel Lee Liddick, of Glenwood, was arrested in Glenwood for OWI/2nd offense. His bond was set at $2,000. At around 9-p.m. on Dec. 21st, 26-year old Patrick Neil Jack, of Malvern, was arrested for Obstruction of Emergency Communication, the bond was which was set at $300, and at around the location and time, 36-year old Helen Elaine Tuper, of Malvern, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. She was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.

Iowans should test their homes for radon every 2 years

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

With the arrival of winter weather, Iowans are spending more time indoors so it’s a good time to have your house tested for radon. The odorless, colorless gas can cause cancer. Anthony Salcedo is service manager at Thrasher Basement Systems in Omaha-Council Bluffs and says this region is inundated with radon. “I hear a lot where a homeowner talks to their neighbor and their neighbor’s levels were low so they automatically assume they’re safe,” Salcedo says. “Unfortunately, in our area, it varies from home to home. We’re plagued with it, Iowa, Nebraska, we actually lead the country. It’s in about 70% of all homes.”

Salcedo says radon has nothing to do with the construction of your home or problems with the basement.  “It’s not a foundation issue, it’s basically just what we’re building on,” Salcedo says. “It could be a brand new home, it could be a 50-year-old home. We have a lot of clay soil and there’s no way to stop it on the front end. The soil breaks down, the uranium deposits, the radon gases will eventually make their way into your home and cause those health issues.” Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind only cigarettes. You won’t know if you have the deadly gas lurking in your home until you do a test.

“If you’ve never tested, test as soon as you can,” he says. “The EPA recommends you test every two years for the fact that things can change in the scope of the home.”

Do-it-yourself radon test kits can cost as little as $10 at the hardware store. If there are high levels of radon in your home, specialists can fix the problem or systems are available you can install yourself.

(Radio Iowa/Karla James)

Iowa Lottery sales reached record high in 2016, report says

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A new report says sales of Iowa Lottery tickets spiked in the budget year that ended June 30 and generated the most revenue in the program’s 31-year history. Backed by surging sales of instant-scratch and Powerball tickets, the Lottery brought in $366.9 million in total revenue, a $42 million increase from the prior year.

A state audit released Tuesday says $88 million of that money went to the state’s general fund and to help veteran’s programs, the highest amount for the Lottery since its start in 1985. More than $221 million went toward prize expenses.

Sales of instant-scratch tickets increased by 10.2 percent to a record $233.7 million. Powerball ticket sales surged by 43 percent to nearly $75 million as players were enticed by a new formula that made for larger jackpots.

Adair County BOS to meet Wed.

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting Wednesday morning, in Greenfield, beginning at 9-a.m.  During their session at the courthouse, the Board will receive an Adair County Conservation Board resignation, and hear from Boy Scout Troop 115 with regard to Courtyard flags. They’ll also hear from Snyder and Associates’ Tim Teig, with regard to an Elevator Cost Study.

The meeting will be held in the Adair County Courthouse Courtroom.

Adair County Sheriff’s report (12/27) -Greenfield woman arrested on drug, Child Endangerment & other charges

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater says a Greenfield woman was arrested Thursday night by Greenfield Police, on drug and child endangerment charges. 28-year old Toshia Leann Breedlove was arrested on two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (the substances believed to be Marijuana and Meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (a bong, marijuana pipe and paper used to make or inhale illegal drugs), Child Endangerment (for having controlled substances and drug paraphernalia in her home, putting her 2 1/2 month old child at “substantial risk”), and Disorderly Conduct (for taking a swing at another person, causing a fight).  Breedlove was being held in the Adair County Jail on $1,000 bond.

And, a Bridgewater man was arrested Thursday on an Adair County warrant for Harassment in the 2nd Degree. 50-year old Duane Allen Funke was also being held in the Adair County Jail on $1,000 bond.

The Sheriff said also, 39-year old Jason Dean Hauf, of Greenfield, was arrested Dec. 18th by Greenfield Police, for Driving While Barred. He released later that same day on $2,000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 12/27/2016

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December 27th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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