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Tires and wheels stolen from a trailer in Creston

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston say a resident in the 600 block of Wyoming Avenue reported Thursday, that sometime between Sept. 6th and 8th, someone stole two tires and rims from a trailer parked outside the residence. The loss was estimated at $201.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 9/9/2016

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Reminder for citizens of Atlantic: Homecoming Parade means street closures today (9/9)

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A reminder today for residents of Atlantic. The Homecoming Parade begins at 2:30-p.m., and will result in the temporary closure of some streets. The parade begins at 10th & Linn Streets and proceeds west on 10th to Chestnut, north on Chestnut to 2nd Street, then east on 2nd to Walnut, and finally, south on Walnut to 6th Street.

Please be cautious as the parade makes its way through town. The Atlantic Trojans football team hosts the Denison-Schleswig Monarchs at the Trojan Bowl with kickoff set for 7:30-p.m., following the Freshman contest.  Both teams come in at 1-1, with this being their first district game.

Cedar Falls takes step toward allowing backyard chickens

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) – (The City Council in Atlantic won’t allow a pot bellied pig in the City limits, but…) The City Council in Cedar Falls has taken a step toward allowing backyard chickens. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that the council voted 4-3 Tuesday to revisit a 10-year-old ban on the domestic birds. The council ordered staffers to prepare an ordinance for a future council vote.

A staff review showed many Iowa cities, including Waterloo, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, allow a limited number of chickens. Cities that don’t include Ankeny, Coralville and Davenport. David Sturch of the city planning staff wrote in a memo to the mayor and council members that city staffers recognize that urban chickens “are a growing trend for people to have them as pets and for egg production.”

Ernst gets emotional talking about 9/11

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

As we approach Sunday’s 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the U-S, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says “the scars of 9/11” are still with many Americans today. “America will never forget those who were lost and our prayers are with their loved ones who continue to feel the deepest pain at their absence,” Ernst said, pausing then apologizing as her voice cracked with emotion. “All of you know how deeply I feel about our war on terror and those that we’ve lost.”

Ernst spoke with reporters yesterday (Thursday) about the approaching 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Ernst says while 9/11 is becoming a “distant memory” for some Americans, there are thousands of U.S. soldiers on duty in the fight against terrorism. And Ernst notes that students entering high school this fall were born after the airliner attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.

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Cass County Democratic Party HQ open house set for 9/17/16

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Although the Cass County Democratic Party’s Headquarters has been open since August 29th, a Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th, beginning at 2 PM at 511 Chestnut in Atlantic, according to Sherry Toelle, County Chair. Toelle says she has “Invited all the Democratic Party candidates who will be appearing on the county’s ballot in November. Hillary Clinton’s campaign plans to send a surrogate for her. Patty Judge, Jim Mowrer, and Matt Paladino have been invited but their schedules have yet to be finalized for September.

Dana Kunze, candidate for the Cass County Board of Supervisors, District 4, and Scott Heldt, candidate for the Iowa House District 20, have confirmed their attendance. Snacks and refreshments will be served from 2-until 4-p.m.,” Toelle said.

The Democratic Party Headquarters will be open on weekdays from 10-a.m. until 5-p.m., and on weekends from noon-to 4-p.m. through Election Day. Campaign materials and signs for the Democratic candidates will be available as will voter registration and absentee ballot request forms.  Toelle says the County Democratic Party “Will also be having a Food Drive so, should folks wish to participate, they can bring canned goods and/or other non-perishable food items to HQ on the 17th or at other times. Also needed are paper goods, soaps and detergents, personal hygiene items, and other items that folks in need may be able to use.”

Toelle said also, “Depending on the number of items donated,” they will provide donated goods to several food banks around the county.

Red Oak woman arrested on a felony Theft charge

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak, Thursday night, arrested a woman on a felony, 2nd degree Theft charge for the alleged theft of a motor vehicle. 18-year old Dakota Lynn Girouex, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 8:15-p.m. and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where her cash bond was set at $5,000.

Semi spills load of aluminum on I-29 in Harrison County

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol says a flatbed load of aluminum spilled onto Interstate 29 Thursday morning during an accident in Harrison County. A 2010 Peterbilt semi driven by 33-year old Tiras Prothro, of Chicago, IL, was traveling north on I-29 at around 5:25-a.m., when the rig veered to the left and went out of control. The semi entered the median and rolled onto its side. A load of aluminum being hauled by the rig was tossed onto the southbound lanes of I-29 when the accident occurred.

The trailer, which tipped over and came to rest across both northbound lanes on I-29, was hit broadside by a 1999 Peterbilt semi. No injuries were reported.

Iowa early News Headlines: Friday, Sept. 9th 2016

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September 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three Iowa men face charges after state conservation officers say they unlawfully harvested ginseng root from state property. Court records show Kyle Jones and Brent Jones, both of Slater, and Bart Bollie of Madrid, were charged Tuesday with fifth-degree theft, unlawful possession of wild ginseng root from state land and unlawful possession of young wild ginseng.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A deputy Iowa prison warden who was fired in March has been reinstated and awarded $40,000 in back pay, a raise and additional vacation and sick time. The Iowa Department of Corrections fired Michael Kane as deputy warden of the maximum-security prison in Anamosa for alleged rules violations that haven’t been released. But the state reversed its decision last month. Kane, who appealed his firing, says he’s “glad for the outcome.”

CHARITON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a pilot has been found dead after the crash of his plane in northwestern Lucas County. The Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Thursday that the pilot had been flying alone. The Sheriff’s Office says it had been advised Wednesday afternoon by air traffic control in Des Moines that radar contact with the private plane had been lost. The plane wreckage was found around 5:30 p.m.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The American Indian tribe challenging an oil pipeline that would cross four states has some legal advantages in a courtroom, particularly the tribe’s status as a sovereign nation with long ties to the land in question. But stopping a major project like the Dakota Access pipeline after construction has begun is difficult. And even if the Standing Rock Sioux win in federal court, the end result might simply be an altered route.

Officials investigating cause of northwest Iowa fish kill

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September 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SHELDON, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources investigators are investigating a fish kill along the Little Floyd River near Sheldon in northwest Iowa. The kill was reported Wednesday afternoon and initially appeared to involve a small number of fish. But a news release Thursday from the department says further investigation indicates the kill stretched at least three miles and involved hundreds of fish — mostly small chubs, minnows and suckers.

Several water samples taken Wednesday showed no signs of elevated ammonia, and there were no obvious signs or smell of manure. However, investigators said the water was cloudy due to recent rains. Environmental and fisheries officials are currently assessing the extent of the fish kill. The investigation continued Thursday.