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Woman accused of stealing from dad’s estate gets probation

News

April 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A Dubuque woman accused of stealing more than $35,000 from late father’s estate has been given probation. Dubuque County District Court records say 54-year-old Molly Behnke was sentenced Monday to a suspended prison term of five years and two to five years of probation. She’d pleaded guilty to felony theft and forgery.

Authorities say an estate attorney told police that Behnke, as one of the executors for her father’s estate, was authorized to withdraw money to pay his final bills. But court documents say Behnke made withdrawals from May to July last year that were not used to pay off the debts.

Marijuana growing operation found in Clarinda

News

April 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(9-a.m. News) –Clarinda Police Chief Keith brothers reports two people were arrested during a search for a wanted person, Wednesday evening. Officers responded to 608 W. Nishna Street to look for 21-year old Ian Michael Young, of Clarinda, who was wanted on a Page County District Court felony warrant for probation violation. During the arrest, officers discovered a marijuana growing operation in the basement of the home. 35-year old Robert Kent Lee, of Clarinda was arrested for felony manufacturing marijuana, conspiracy to manufacture marijuana, gathering where drugs are manufactured/used and failure to have the required drug tax stamp. Lee was being held on bond in the Page County Jail. Additional charges on additional individuals located at the residence are pending upon completion of the investigation. The Clarinda Police Department was assisted by the Page County Sheriff’s Department.

Reports concerning the incident have been submitted to the office of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review regarding the filing of formal charges.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report (4/25)

News

April 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

An investigation in Pottawattamie County into the theft of a chainsaw from a residence in the 29,000-block of Juniper Road, Wednesday, resulted in an arrest. 39-year old William Holt Jensen was arrested for: Burglary in the 3rd Degree – Non Vehicle; Theft in the 3rd/larceny; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and Interference with Official Acts. Jensen was also being held in the Pott. County jail for another agency. His bond was set at $7,000.

A traffic stop Wednesday night in Council Bluffs resulted in the arrest of 61-year old Daniel Bruce Liston, of Council Bluffs. He was taken into custody for Driving While Revoked and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $1,300. Wednesday afternoon, 46-year old Amy Jo Schovanec was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation. She had been visiting an inmate at the jail when she was taken into custody. And, 28-year old Cody Alan Hunkins, of Imogene, was transported from the Mills County Jail to the Pott. County Jail, where he was held on a $5,000 bond for a warrant charging him with Non-payment of Child Support.

LARRY WAILES, 76, of Boone (Memorial Svcs. 4/28/19)

Obituaries

April 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

LARRY WAILES, 76, of Boone, died Tuesday, April 23rd, at home. Per his wishes, Larry was cremated. A Memorial Service for LARRY WAILES will be held 2-p.m. Sunday, April 28th, at the Marion Street United Methodist Church in Boone. Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel in Boone has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Church on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

In memory of Larry, memorials may be directed to the family.

To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Larry Wailes, please visit the funeral home’s Tribute Store

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 4/25/19

News, Podcasts

April 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Iowa to retire Gustafson’s No. 10 

Sports

April 25th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will retire Megan Gustafson’s No. 10, the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta announced Wednesday at the team’s season-end celebration in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

An official retirement ceremony will take place at a later date. Gustafson is the second Iowa women’s basketball student-athlete to have her number retired. Iowa retired Michelle Edwards’ No. 30 in 1988.

“I was not expecting that,” Gustafson said. “It’s super special to celebrate my team and what we’ve been able to accomplish this year. This is something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life. But again, I have to thank my teammates and my coaches. They have made me into the player and the person that I am.”

Gustafson, the first consensus national player of the year in Big Ten women’s basketball history, ended her career as the most decorated Hawkeye in program history. She owns 16 Iowa records, including career marks for points (2,804) and rebounds (1,460). This season, Gustafson netted 1,001 points to become just the fourth Division I female student-athlete, and the only post player, to eclipse 1,000 points in a single season.

A native of Port Wing, Wisconsin, Gustafson led the nation in five categories, including points per game (27.8), field goal percentage (69.6), total points (1,001), field goals made (412), and double-doubles (33).

Heartbeat Today 4-25-2019

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 25th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field shares information from ISU Extension about flood damage to farm fields and morel mushrooms.

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Atlantic School Board considers synthetic turf at the Trojan Bowl

News

April 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School Board, during their meeting Wednesday evening, discussed a possible change in the field surface at Trojan Bowl. The options include a natural grass surface, a synthetic field, or sod. Superintendent Steve Barber said they’ve learned since the $9.5-million bond issue passed, that two of those options are problematic, especially when it comes to the 2020-21 football season. Natural turf takes at least a year to establish, so they would need to wait for a whole season to play on the field. Sod costs more, and it doesn’t seat as well after the first season of use, likely resulting a muddy field more than anything.

Board member Keith Swanson asked if it was possible for the football team to play all of their games on the road instead of at the Trojan Bowl while the natural grass grows. The rest of the Board wasn’t receptive to that idea. There’s a $600,000 difference between using natural turf and synthetic turf. Since that would be a change from the original concept when the money was bonded for, if the Board elects to go with that type of turf, they would have to raise money privately to make up the difference, or hope for lower bids once the decision is made. Snyder and Associates Engineer Dave Sturm said they could hope for that…but the bids could be much higher. The $8.5-million dollar construction project, he said, will no doubt attract numerous bids.

There is a group looking to come up with extra funds to help pay for the synthetic turf surface. In-kind contributions from sub-contractors could also help reduce the costs. Superintendent Barber says the School Board needs to make a decision by their next meeting May 8th. Board President Josh McLaren said if they don’t go after the synthetic turf now, in two-or three-years they’ll probably regret it.

The plan you may recall, also calls for upgrades to the baseball/softball complex, a new parking area at Washington Elementary, a safer unloading and loading area for middle school and Elementary students, and a new synthetic field turf at the high school soccer field and a complete renovation of the Trojan Bowl which initially included a natural grass surface.

TWILAH TIPLING, 77, of Fontanelle (Celebration of Life 4/30/19)

Obituaries

April 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

TWILAH TIPLING, 77, of Fontanelle, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Celebration of Life services for TWILAH TIPLING will be held 10-a.m. Tuesday, April 30th, at the Fontanelle United Methodist Church. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held from 1-until 7-p.m. Monday, April 29th, at the funeral home, with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m.; Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial is in the Fontanelle Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow, a the church.  

Memorials may be directed to the Twilah Tipling memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

TWILAH TIPLING is survived by:

Her husband – Robert Tipling, of Fontanelle.

Her sons – Shawn (Helen) Tipling, of Fontanelle, and Matthew (Angie) Tipling, of Van Meter.

5 grandchildren; 5 great-granddaughters; other relatives and friends.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 4/25/19

Podcasts, Sports

April 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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