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Atlantic Head Football Coach Mike McDermott submits resignation

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January 13th, 2021 by admin

McDermott at his son Cooper’s college signing ceremony.

Atlantic Head Football Coach Mike McDermott has submitted his resignation to the Atlantic School Board, who will discuss his departure at tonight’s school board meeting. McDermott is an Atlantic graduate and long time coach within the program. He has either played or coached football for the past 34 years, most of those years in Atlantic.

McDermott served as offensive coordinator for many years under former Head Coach Gaylord Schelling. He led the offense during Atlantic’s State Championship run in 2002. McDermott was hired as head coach for the Trojans prior to the 2016 season. During that five year tenure the Trojans saw gradual improvement and capped off their best season in over 15 years this past season with a 7-2 record and appearance in the State Playoffs. McDermott compiled a record of 21-24 as head coach.

McDermott told KJAN Sports that the decision to step down is purely for family reasons. His son Cooper has two years left of college football at Dakota State and his daughter Callie has 3 years left of high school volleyball and he wants to take this time to watch them compete.

McDermott plans to remain teaching 8th grade in Atlantic and will continue to coach tennis in the spring.

Shambaugh man arrested for domestic abuse assault

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January 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A domestic disturbance Tuesday night in Page County resulted in the arrest of a man on an assault charge. 60-year-old David Jacob Stimson, of Shambaugh, was arrested at his residence for Domestic Abuse Assault and Obstruction of Emergency Communications.

David J. Stimson

He was transported to the Page County Jail and held without bond, pending and appearance in front of a Magistrate.

DONNABELLE JOHN, 99, of Harlan (Svcs. 01/15/2021)

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January 13th, 2021 by admin

DONNABELLE JOHN, 99, of Harlan died Sunday, January 10th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Private Family Funeral Service for DONNABELLE JOHN will be held on Friday, January 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Live broadcast of the funeral service will be available to watch on www.pauleyjones.com

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

DONNABELLE JOHN is survived by:

Daughter: Deb John.

Nieces, Nephews, and In-Laws.

UPDATE 2 men arrested for Attempted Murder in Council Bluffs

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January 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(In an update to our earlier reports) Council Bluffs Police say two men were arrested following an investigation into a shooting Tuesday evening. The incident happened at around 6-p.m., at 1221 North 31st Street. Officers arrived to find the victim, 32-year-old Jeffrey Enders, of Council Bluffs, on the ground, with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head. Medics arrived and began treatment at the scene and then transported Enders to Mercy Hospital for further evaluation.

Cody Chapin

Gage Eggum

As the investigation progressed, Detectives were able to gather information on two possible suspects. Both suspects, 22-year old Gage Eggum, from Omaha, and 28-year-old Cody Chapin, from Council Bluffs, were later located and interviewed by detectives. The detectives were able to gather enough information to warrant both suspects be taken into custody for Attempted Murder and Going Armed with Intent.

Eggum and Chapin were transported to Pottawattamie Corrections. The incident remains under investigation.

Sorensen sworn-in to the Iowa House of Representatives

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January 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(DES MOINES) – On Monday Rep. Ray Sorensen (R-Greenfield) was sworn in to the Iowa House of Representatives on the first day of the 89th General Assembly. The swearing in ceremony was shortly followed by opening remarks<https://mailchi.mp/b3741b3c734f/release-speaker-grassleys-opening-remarks-for-the-89th-general-assembly?e=%5bUNIQID%5d> by Speaker of the House Pat Grassley, outlining some of the priorities of the Legislature for the 2021 session.

Ray Sorensen (R) Rep.

During session Rep. Sorensen can be reached by email at ray.sorensen@legis.iowa.gov<mailto:ray.sorensen@legis.iowa.gov>.

Fremont County Sheriff’s report (1/13)

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January 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a trio of arrests took place over the past week. On Monday, deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office stopped a 1993 Chevrolet Corvette near the intersection of West Street and Waubonsie Ave in Tabor. Mills County K9 “Zhen” was deployed on the stop and Methamphetamine was discovered in the vehicle. The driver, 51-year-old Scott Travis, of Tabor, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving While Suspended, Expired Plates, and No Insurance. Travis was being held in the Fremont County Jail on  $1,000 bond.

Scott Travis

Rusty Rose

Joseph Muellner

Last Saturday, Fremont County deputies arrested 30-year-old Rusty Allen Rose, of Pana, Illinois. Rose was arrested following a traffic stop, in Tabor. He was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense. His bond was set at $2,000. And, On Friday, 28-year-old Joseph Alan Muellner, of Randolph, was arrested for Assault Causing Serious Injury and Interference with 911 Communications. Muellner was arrested by authorities in Pottawattamie County, in connection to an assault that occurred on Christmas day in Randolph. He was being held on $5,000 bond.

Work release escape of Darion Thomas

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January 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT – Officials with the Iowa Department of Corrections report 20-year-old Darion Lemont Thomas, who was convicted of Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon and other crimes, in Scott County, failed to report back to the Davenport Work Release Facility as required Tuesday night.

Darion Lemont Thomas

Thomas is a black male, 5-feet 9-inches tall. He weighs 140 pounds. Thomas was admitted to the work release facility on September 30, 2020.

Persons with information on Thomas’ whereabouts should contact local police.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 1/13/21

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January 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

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January 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

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January 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

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