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Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report (12/21): Man arrested in connection w/fatal crash

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December 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a man wanted on a warrant for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, turned himself-in to authorities early Sunday morning. 18-year old Aidan Matthew Morgan was met by Deputies in the parking lot of the Pott. County Jail, and taken into custody on two warrants, including for Improper Use of Lanes. He was turned over to Corrections staff without incident.

A Deputy on Patrol at around 2:20-a.m. Monday (Today), arrested a woman for being a Fugitive from Justice. 35-year old Kristina Leigh Garcia, of Bellevue, NE., was seen walking westbound in the 22,000 block of River Road North. After speaking with the woman, she was taken into custody and transported to the Pott. County Jail. And, a pursuit at around 3:25-a.m. Monday (Today), resulted in the arrest of 39-year old Jeremy Lee Hoellein was charged with OWI/1st Offense and Willful Failure to Stop for Law Enforcement. The Pott. County Communications Center had put out a broadcast about a vehicle traveling east in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs.

The vehicle was located by Council Bluffs Police and had continued traveling the wrong direction during the pursuit, before the chase ended and Hoellin was taken into custody. He was being held on a $2,000 bond. A traffic stop early Saturday morning, resulted the arrest of 47-year old Christopher James Larsen, for OWI/1st offense. He was arrested after being pulled over for having no license plates, and an investigation was conducted.

And, the Pott. County Sheriff’s Office reports 34-year old Luke Martin Perez, of Omaha, was served with a warrant out of Nebraska while at the Pott. County Jail, for being a Fugitive from Justice. His bond was set at $5,300.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 21, 2020

Trading Post

December 21st, 2020 by Jim Field

FREE: A 4-drawer dresser and a smaller dresser for a child. Both are free for the taking. They are on the sidewalk at 1202 Burch Street in Atlantic. Come pick up.

FOR SALE: Pair of 12-ton jack stands, $40. 110 wire welder, $150. Call 712-308-1588.

WANTED: Gas dryer. 712-308-1588.

WANTED: Looking to hire someone with computer skills for a project. Call 712-420-3016.

FOR SALE:  Sears Pro-Form XP 680 Crosstrainer Treadmill, asking $100. Originally cost $600. Used very little.  Call 712-250-4622SOLD!

FOR SALE:  A girls stroller, in great shape. It was bought in 2012 but has been well maintained. Good locks, tray for the child with cupholder, and dual cupholders on top. Asking $20.00.
Call 712-243-2344. SOLD!

FOR SALE: Restored 1936 John Deere A, great shape, runs, all new tires, new paint. $3,500. 712-210-2259 (Atlantic)

WANTED: Looking for a stationary exercise bike. Call 712-243-1429.

FOR SALE:  Uniden Bearcat handheld Digital Police Scanner. Like New. Includes original Box, Instruction manual and battery charger. $50 o.b.o. 712-250-0266.

FOR SALE:  A brand new Heat Houser for 8N & 9N series Ford tractor.  Asking $75.  Call 712-304-0896.

FOR SALE:  Yamaha organ with 61 keyboard and lighted keys for beginners, $70 OBO.  A 19″ Element TV, used very little, asking $25.  Also, a 22″ GPX TV for $20.  Both TV’s work fine.  Call 712-249-2644.

Shenandoah man arrested Saturday for DWS

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December 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Page County Sheriff’s Deputies, Saturday, arrested 37-year-old Aaron Duwayne Childs, of Shenandoah. Childs was taken into custody following a traffic stop about five-miles east of Shenandoah on Highway2, and charged with Driving while license is suspended. He was transported to the Page County Jail as he was unable to post bond.

Dog interferes with driver – contributes to collision

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December 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A collision Saturday evening in Bagley caused $7,000 damage, but no one was injured. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reports a 2016 Nissan Versa driven by 20-year-ol Ethan McFarland, of Scranton, was traveling west on Highway 141, when a dog in his car interfered with his ability to steer straight. His vehicle crossed the center line of the road and side swiped an eastbound 2015 Chrysler Town & Country van driven by 43-year-old Sandra Smith, of Urbandale. Smith told authorities she was unable to avoid the collision. The accident happened at around 5:35-p.m.

Sheriff’s Deputies cited McFarland for Failure to Yield half of the roadway.

Ernst Nominates 31 Iowans for Admission to U.S. Service Academies

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December 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, today announced United States Service Academy nominations for 31 young Iowans from across the state. Ernst says “As a company commander who served over 23 years in our nation’s military, and mother of a West Point cadet, I am honored to nominate these Iowa students for admittance to our U.S. Service Academies. “Each and every one of these outstanding young leaders has demonstrated tremendous skill and commitment to establishing a career in our military. This nomination is an important step in the admissions process, and I’m proud to support these students in their goal of serving our country in uniform.”

Every year, Senator Ernst nominates Iowa students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. To learn more about the service academy nomination process, click here.

Below is a list of area students nominated by Senator Ernst for the Class of 2025:

United States Air Force Academy

Jacob Hrasky – Treynor

EmmaKay McClain – Bayard

United States Naval Academy

Nathan Sell – Council Bluffs

The admissions process to the service academies is highly competitive, and Senator Ernst encourages students to apply for more than one academy. This denotes students who are being nominated for both their first and second choice of service academy.

1 dead after fire breaks out at Davenport apartment

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December 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Davenport authorities are trying to determine the cause of a fire that killed one person. The victim was found Sunday afternoon on the second floor of an apartment building. The Quad-City Times reports that firefighters encountered smoke in the main hallway and sprinklers activated in the apartment. The sprinklers had put out the fire, which was contained to the apartment. Firefighters found the victim dead inside the apartment. The name of the victim has not been released.

 

Creston Police report (12/21)

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December 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department says there was one arrest recently, and three reports of theft. 57-year-old Timothy Charles Fechter, of Creston, was arrested at 11:30-p.m. Friday, for Interference with official acts. He was issued a summons to appear in court.

A Creston woman reported Friday morning, that someone entered her home in the 500 block of N. Walnut Street. The incident happened sometime between 6-and 8-am. Dec. 18th. She told police a pre-paid phone, Samsung tablet, medications and vehicle keys were stolen. Those items were valued at $300. A man from Creston reported to Police at around 4:10-a.m. Saturday, upon returning home, he saw a man climbing out the window before the subject fled on foot. Multiple medications were reported missing. The loss was estimated at $300.

And, Sunday afternoon, a woman reported that over the past month, someone entered her vehicle and took about 10 trash bags worth of clothes and other items. The loss was estimated at $300.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 12/21/20

News, Podcasts

December 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 12-21-2020

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

December 21st, 2020 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral Community Development Specialist Shirley Urich and Consultant Supervisor Kelsey Smith-Walhovd about a free online event for Atlantic area child care providers and those considering becoming providers.  Contact Shirley at surich@westcca.org or 712-579-9057 for more information or to register.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 12/21/20

Podcasts, Sports

December 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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