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Backyard and Beyond 07-03-2017

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

July 3rd, 2017 by admin

Lavon Eblen reflects on the history of Backyard and Beyond as the 20th Anniversary of the program arrives on July 5th.

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Griswold man arrested last Thursday for OWI/2nd

News

July 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports 30-year old Jacob William Earl Dofner, of Griswold, was arrested last Thursday, on a charge of OWI 2nd Offense. Dofner was taken to the Cass County Jail and released Friday on his own recognizance.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report (7/3/17

News

July 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office today (Monday), released a report on recent arrests. A traffic stop at around 12:10-a.m. today (Monday) near Macedonia, resulted in the arrest of 37-year old Joseph Therlou Abrams, of Thurman. Abrams was taken into custody on a warrant for contempt of court.

Sunday afternoon, 40-year old Christine Ann Hall, of Oakland, was arrested at the Oakland Cemetery, after she stopped there to meet with a man. Hall was taken into custody on a nationwide warrant for Violation of Probation on a child endangerment charge. The warrant carried a $10,000 cash only bond.

Early Sunday morning, 56-year old Randall Eugene Huey, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on a warrant out of Council Bluffs, for 5th Degree Theft. He was taken into custody after a deputy on routine patrol in an area known for illegal dumping and theft, noticed personal property and a trail of downed grass. He found Huey and a woman asleep in a tent.

Also arrested Sunday morning, was 31-year old Riguardo Garcia-Vasquez, of Omaha. He was arrested on a warrant out of Omaha for Failure to Appear on drug charges. The arrest followed an investigation into a suspicious vehicle stuck at the end of a dead end road. At around 3-a.m. Saturday, Pott. County Deputies arrested 31-year old Joshua J. Langer, of Valley, NE., for OWI/1st offense.  About 90 minutes later, 31-year old Ross Martin Doebel, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for OWI/1st offense following a traffic stop for speeding.

Friday afternoon, 37-year old Justin David Collier, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on a Pottawattamie County warrant for Probation Violation. Collier was taken into custody after he turned himself-in on the warrant. And, 65-year old Ruth Ann Walden, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Friday afternoon, after she turned herself-in on a Pott. County warrant for Child Endangerment causing bodily injury.

Mt. Ayr man killed in motorcycle accident Sunday evening

News

July 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A man from Ringgold County died Sunday, when the motorcycle he was riding went out of control and crashed. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says 77-year old Paul Eugene McKinney, of Mount Ayr, died at the scene of the crash. McKinney was riding a 2017 Harley Davidson Trike southbound on Highway 169 at around 6:45-p.m., when, near the intersection with 165th Street, the cycle began to veer to the right.

The trike crossed the shoulder of the road and entered the west ditch, where it continued until striking a 6-inch diameter evergreen tree and a barbed wire fence into a hay field. The cycle came to rest on its side.

The Harley Trike was totaled in the crash. Damage to a fence, owned by Jerry Abell (Ay-bell), was estimated at $500. The accident remained under investigation.

MONDAY, JULY 3rd

Trading Post

July 3rd, 2017 by Jim Field

WANTED: trailer hitch for a van to hook up to a camper. Call (712) 249-0233.

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FOR SALE: Wooden picnic table with two benches. $35.  Call 712-249-9207.  SOLD!

FOR SALE: Portable Sandblaster on wheels. $50.  Call 712-249-9207.  SOLD!

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FOR SALE: 22″ self propelled MTD mower, new front and back wheels, new self propelled v belt, new blade and air filter. $89;Batter charger, trickle charge for 6 volt or 12 volt, like new $30. 712-243-2860

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/3/2017

News, Podcasts

July 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 7-3-2017

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

July 3rd, 2017 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Eric Mittenthal of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council about one of America’s favorite summer foods.

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Iowa boaters urged to conduct vessel safety check before hitting open water

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Many Iowans will be spending this holiday break in a boat and they’re being reminded to make sure the vessel is ready for the water. Dustin Eighmy is a conservation officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Make sure that all your fluids are full, check your oil, make sure your batteries are charged – you don’t want to get out there and then your engine won’t start,” Eighmy says. “Make sure you have enough gas. If you run out of gas out there, you could be stranded for several hours.”

Eighmy suggests boat operators, before they head out on a waterway, request a vessel safety check from a DNR officer, a U.S. Army Corps ranger, or a U.S. Coastal Guard official. “One thing we require here in Iowa on all vessels with horsepower of 10 or more is a fire extinguisher,” Eighmy said. “If you have one in the boat, make sure you get it out and check it. Shake it up every now and then. The solvent inside it can settle to the bottom and then when you do need it, it’s not going to work.”

U.S. Coast Guard statistics show 85-percent of all drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket. Most boats should be equipped with other life saving floatation devices. “If your vessel is over 16-foot in length, you need to have a type-four throwable…most people call them seat cushions. That’s not what they are – they are there to save people if they fall overboard. You can throw them that type-four throwable and get them out of the water,” Eighmy said.

Iowa boat owners are also encouraged to make sure their registration is up to date. “We’re seeing some expired registrations out there,” Eighmy said. “They run on a three-year period. The current registrations now expire in 2019, so we have a couple years left, but we are still seeing some registrations out there that are expired. You cannot be on public waters in the state of Iowa if your vessel is not up to date and registered.”

There are roughly 235,000 registered boats in Iowa.

(Radio Iowa)

Healthy growth expected in Midwest, Plains states

News

July 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A monthly survey of business leaders suggests the economy will pick up over the next few months in nine Midwest and Plains states because manufacturing remains strong. The overall economic index for the region increased to 62.3 in June from May’s solid 55.5. Any score above 50 suggests growth.

The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth in that factor, while a score below that suggests decline. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hike didn’t dampen business leaders’ confidence in the economy.

The survey released Monday covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/3/2017

Podcasts, Sports

July 3rd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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