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Carroll man arrested on Audubon County warrant

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December 11th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on Nov. 29th, of 38-year-old Raymond Hurt, from Carroll. Hurt was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for failure to serve a jail mittimus on an original, Driving While Barred charge. He was held for the length of his mittimus and released.

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Carroll Police Department and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

Backyard and Beyond 12/11/2020

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

December 11th, 2020 by admin

LaVon Eblen speaks with Ashley Skow about Akin Building Center’s Operation Be The Light project.

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BRENDA BROWN, 59, of Atlantic (Svcs. 12/15/20)

Obituaries

December 11th, 2020 by admin

BRENDA BROWN, 59, of Atlantic died Friday, December 11th at her home. Funeral services for BRENDA BROWN will be held 11-a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held one-hour prior to the service (10-until 11-a.m.), at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic; Online condolences may be left at www.RolandFuneralService.com.

Cremation will take place following the funeral service.

Memorials may be directed to the family, for later designation.

BRENDA BROWN is survived by:

Husband: Paul Brown of Atlantic.

Her sons – Aaron (Mallory) Brown, of Dallas Center; Ryan (Dawn) Brown, of Fontanelle.

Her daughter – Shelly Brown (& Rob Loving), of Atlantic.

Her parents – Jackie & Violet Knight, of Atlantic.

Her brothers – Norman (Chanda) Knight, and Kelly Knight.

and 8 grandchildren.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 12/11/20

News, Podcasts

December 11th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 12/11/2020

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

December 11th, 2020 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Jack Baird about his annual Christmas light display near Elliott.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 12/11/20

Podcasts, Sports

December 11th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Chris Parks.

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Creston Police report (12/11): 1 arrest, 2 thefts

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December 11th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Creston Police Department report the arrest at around 1:30-p.m. Tuesday, of 45-year-old Alisha Marie Peckham, from Creston. Peckham was arrested at her residence on a charge of Failure to Abate [a] Nuisance. She was given a Summons to Appear in court. Authorities said also, a woman residing in the 600 block of N. Pine Street, in Creston, reported Thursday morning, that someone had stolen her Christmas decorations. They included two candy canes one candle stick. The loss was estimated at $60.

And, a man residing in the 11-hundred block of W. Montgomery Street in Creston, reported Thursday, that a package containing 48 exotic tea bags was missing from his front porch. The loss was estimated at $70.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 12/11/20

News, Podcasts

December 11th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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High School Wrestling Scoreboard Thursday 12/10/2020

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December 11th, 2020 by admin

@ AUDUBON

Riverside 75, Griswold 0
Riverside 68, Audubon 0
Riverside 43, Southwest Valley 21
Southwest Valley 51, Audubon 18
Southwest Valley 54, Griswold 11
Audubon 42, Griswold 12

@ BEDFORD- LENOX

ACGC 38, Bedford-Lenox 27
Bedford-Lenox 60, Coon Rapids-Bayard 6
Interstate 35 39, Bedford-Lenox 30
ACGC 42, Coon Rapids-Bayard 12
Interstate 35 66, Coon Rapids-Bayard 12

@ CENTRAL DECATUR

Central Decatur 54, East Union 12
Central Decatur 48, Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas 30
East Union 30, Southeast Warren 30
Moravia 37, Central Decatur 30
Moravia 48, East Union 36
Moravia 35, Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas 30

@ CB Thomas Jefferson

Logan-Magnolia 78. Thomas Jefferson 6
Logan-Magnolia 53. Missouri Valley 24

@ MARTENDALE-ST. MARYS

Martensdale-St. Marys 42, BGM 30
Martensdale-St. Marys 42, Nodaway Valley 22
Nodaway Valley 42, BGM 36

@ PLATTSMOUTH

Glenwood 45, Plattsmouth 28

Iowa COVID-19 update for 12/11/20: 77 additional deaths; 2,057 new Positive cases

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December 11th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The latest information from State of Iowa’s coronavirus dashboard (10-a.m. Friday, 12/11) shows 77 additional deaths related to COVID have taken place, for a total of 3,197.The IDPH says 2,930 deaths are the result of “Underlying causes,” and 267 have a “Contributing factor.”  The website said 2,932 of the state’s deaths involved Iowans with preexisting conditions.

Long-Term Care (LTC) facility deaths amount to 1,129. In the listening area: Adair, Harrison, Mills and Montgomery Counties each show one more reported death. There are two new deaths to report in Pottawattamie County, and three in Shelby County (See the totals below)

The number of positive COVID-19 cases statewide is up 2,057 to 253,085. Long-Term Care facility outbreaks are down slightly, at 140. State data shows 1,273,664 Iowans have been tested for coronavirus, with a total of 183,213 recovered. Iowa reports a 14-day positivity rate of 15.8% and a 7-day rate of 11.3%. Of Iowa’s 99 counties, 66 report 14-day positivity rates above 15%. Two Iowa counties report a 14-day positivity rate below 10%.

Hospitalization data: show 833 are in hospitals across the state (that’s 30 less than yesterday); 175 COVID patients are in an ICU (down 14 from Thursday); 128 were admitted (an increase of 4); 97 are on a ventilator (down 17 from yesterday). Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 55 hospitalized (compared to 53 previously); 15 in an ICU (one less than previously reported); five were admitted (three less than yesterday), and eight COVID patients are on a ventilator (one less than yesterday).

In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases; The # of new cases since yesterday {+}; and the total number of deaths in each county (Configured by the new reporting formula):

  • Cass, 906 cases; {+5}; 35 deaths
  • Adair, 504; {+4}; 16
  • Adams, 208; {+7}; 2
  • Audubon, 324; {+3}; 6
  • Guthrie, 840; {+10}; 22
  • Harrison County, 1,213; {+14}; 49
  • Madison County, 816; {+12}; 8
  • Mills County, 1,166; {+13}; 11
  • Montgomery, 583; {+8}; 13
  • Pottawattamie County, 7,308; {+75}; 72
  • Shelby County, 846; {+6}; 19
  • Union County,  926; {+2}; 9