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Public’s assistance needed in boat crash on Mississippi River

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

LECLAIRE, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Bureau is requesting the public’s assistance with any information related to a serious crash that happened around 7:00p.m. Sunday, August 16 on the Mississippi River at LeClaire. Law enforcement investigators are asking for anyone with information that may have witnessed the crash or know anything about the crash between a large black center-console boat and a blue and white 19-foot Bayliner runabout boat to contact authorities immediately.

Anyone with information should contact DNR Conservation Officer Travis Graves at (563) 349-8953 or Travis.Graves@dnr.iowa.gov. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can do so. Further information about the crash will be released this week.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 8/17/20

News, Podcasts

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 8/17/20

Podcasts, Sports

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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4 arrested in Creston

News

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports four recent arrests, with two persons arrested on drug charges. 32-year old Marrell Beaman, of Creston, was arrested at around 5:15-a.m. Saturday, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 3rd or subsequent offense, Possession of (drug) paraphernalia, and Public Intoxication. Beaman was released from the Union County Jail on a Promise to Appear in court. Saturday evening, 41-year old Crystal Mack, of Creston, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense; PCS/2nd offense, Possession with the Intent to Distribute, Deliver or Manufacture, and Failure to Affix a drug tax stamp. Mack was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $20,000 bond.

Last Friday, 26-year old Austin Jones, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a Montgomery County warrant for Violation of Probation. He was later transferred to the custody of Montgomery County Deputies. And, early Sunday morning, 43-year old Toby Simpson, of Creston, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Unlawful Possession of prescription pills. He was later released on a Promise to Appear in court.

Creston Police said also, a man residing in the 600 block of N. Pine Street reported Friday, that sometime between 12-a.m. and 8-a.m., Friday, someone entered his home and stole a gun safe, stun gun, and other miscellaneous items. The loss was estimated at $800.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 8/17/20

News, Podcasts

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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WEEK OF AUGUST 17th

Trading Post

August 17th, 2020 by Jim Field

WANTED:  a source of comfrey leaves.  Call 712-250-1418.

FOR SALE:  2 end tables and matching coffee table with glass top in good shape.  Asking $60 for the set.  Call 712-250-0940.

FOR SALE:  Craftsman 10-inch radial arm saw on stand,  $100 or best offer. (712) 249-5290.

FOR SALE:  21 gear Red Trek MultiTrack 730 bicycle – always housed inside.  Includes rear view mirror, Cat Eye, bicycle bag, kick stand, water bottle cage.  Asking $400 cash.  712-249-1659.

WANTED: Eagle- and Wolf-design plates (the painted kind you hang on the wall for display). Call 712-254-0414.

GARAGE SALE:  Located at 604 East 4th Street in Atlantic.  Saturday, August 22 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, August 23 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Fishing equipment, tools, crocks, lanterns, toys and lots of miscellaneous.

FOR SALE:  One sheet 4′ x 7′ x 5/8″ fire resistant drywall – $6.50.  Wind Shield Vent – Excellent condition – $20.  One pair of engine rear guards for Goldwing 1500 – Like new – $100 (Honda OEM). Taken off a ’99 when it was tricked in 2000.  Items are located in Exira.  Call 515-681-5997.

FOR SALE:  Heavy duty 1/2″ air impact wrench, works fine, $50.  Heavy duty load binder, screw type with ratchets and hooks, works fine, $45.  Call 712-304-4998 in Hamlin.

FREE:  I have three female kittens, tortoise shell colored to a good home. They have been vetted and are 13 weeks old. Theses girls were a kitten rescue due to one having been attacked and injured at around 3 weeks of age. They were hand raised and are very tame and loving. They can go as a group or separate but need to be inside kittens. One kitten has had surgery to repair her injury and is fully recovered. She is missing one eye and her other eye is damaged but if you didn’t know which kitten she was you would never guess she had anything wrong with her. These girls would make great emotional support animals.  If you could open your home to one of these lovely ladies please give us a call 712-254-2351.

WANTED:  a refrigerator/freezer that is good, clean and works.  Call 712-789-9798 in Hamlin.

FOR SALE:  Welding Helmet and 200 Watt Car/Truck Power Inverter.  Both in very good condition. $10 each.  Call 712-254-7989.

WANTED:  lids for 2 1/2″ Ball canning jars.  Call 712-249-0900.  FOUND!

FOR SALE:  SSL Edge car amplifier, 1600 watts.  Asking $40 and will give you your money back if it doesn’t work.  Call 402-506-0787 in Lewis.

FOR SALE:  Round Bar Height Patio Table, 42″ tall, 24″ diameter.  Excellent Condition. $25.  Call 712-250-0266.

WANTED:  canning jars.  Call 712-420-3016.

FOR SALE: 2007 Cadillac DTS. Runs good but needs some work. 175,000 miles. A small dent. White w/a black vinyl roof and black upholstery. $1,000. Will consider trades. Call 712-323-4890.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  Radial Arm Saw: DeWalt 770 10″ Deluxe Powershop $100, Treadmill: Gold’s Gym Trainer 480 $100, call 712-254-3282.

FOR SALE:  utility trailer, 7 1/2′ by 5 1/2′, asking $610.00 cash.  Call cell 712-254-0505 located at 402 Hazel St. in Atlantic.

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2 Iowans die in Missouri plane crash

News

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A southeastern Iowa couple has died in a Missouri plane crash. A plane crashed Sunday afternoon near Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri – killing Scott and Amy Lowe of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. They were aboard a single engine plane that went down in a heavily wooded area. Authorities on the scene say the investigation could take a while because the crash site has steep hills, is covered with trees, and is not easily accessible. Plus, the plane had quite a bit of destruction.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.

(Thanks to Alisa Nelson, Missouri Net)

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IA COVID-19 update, 8/17/20: 318 more positive; No new deaths; Negative cases top 500k

News

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Iowa authorities today (Monday) report 318 additional Positive coronavirus cases since 10-a.m. Sunday, for a total of 52,539, and, 1,348 new Negative test results, bringing the total number of Iowans who have tested Negative to more than 500-thousand. No new deaths have been reported since Sunday.The IDPH says a total of 560,345 Iowans have been tested, and 40, 630 have recovered from the virus.

Hospitalizations increased to 283 from 271 on Sunday. The number of Iowans with COVID-19 who are in an ICU amount of 85 (5 more than Sunday), but the number of admissions dropped from 43 to 31. Officials say 33 people are on a ventilator at a hospital in the State. In western/southwest Iowa: 14 are hospitalized with the virus (down 2 from Sunday); 6 are in an ICU (up 3 from Sunday), one person was admitted, and two people are on a ventilator (Compared to none, Sunday).

Long-Term Care facility data show: 29 Outbreaks (Unchanged from Sunday); 915 patients/staff have tested positive; 548 have recovered, and 521 have died at an LTC in Iowa.

Here are the latest positive case numbers for southwest/western Iowa since 10-a.m. Friday (County; Positive Case #’s; number of persons who have (recovered); {deaths since the outbreak began}. Counties with changes have highlighted numbers over the previous 24-hours:

  • Cass County: 94 cases (65 [1 more than Sunday]); 2 deaths
  • Adair County: 38 cases (20)
  • Adams County: 17 cases (16)
  • Audubon County: 30 cases (21); 1 death
  • Guthrie County: 147 cases (110); 5 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 64 cases (51); 4 deaths
  • Pottawattamie County: 1,426 cases [3 more than on Sunday] (1,058 [4 more than Sunday]); 29 deaths
  • Shelby County: 194 cases (176); 1 death.

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ROGER FRANK EWERT, 78, of Harlan (Memorial Svcs. 8/22/20)

Obituaries

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

ROGER FRANK EWERT, 78, of Harlan, died Aug. 3rd, at home. A Memorial Service for ROGER EWERT will be held 3-p.m. Saturday, August 22nd, at the Congregational United Church of Christ, in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, at the church.

ROGER FRANK EWERT is survived by:

His wife – Donna.

His daughters – Rebecca (Kevin) Schaefer, of Downs, IL; Jennifer Anderson (fiance’ Vaughn Campbell) of Poplar Bluff, MO.

His sons – Benjamin Ewert, of Harlan, and RJ (Kelsey) Ewert, of Poplar Bluffs, MO.

4 grandchildren, other relatives, his sister-in-law Mary Ewert, and many friends.

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LORRAINE J. BINTNER, 87, of Exira (Private Mass of Christian Burial)

Obituaries

August 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

LORRAINE J. BINTNER, 87, of Exira, died Sunday, August 16th, at the Exira Care Center. A private family Mass of Christian Burial for LORRAINE BINTNER will be held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Exira. Kessler Funeral Home of Exira has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Wed., Aug. 19th, from 1-until 8-p.m. The family will not be present during visitation.

Burial at a later date is in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Exira.

LORRAINE J. BINTNER is survived by:

Her husband – Arnold J. Bintner,of Exira.

Her sons – Tim Bintner, and Mitch (Becky) Bintner, all of Castle Rock, CO.; Tom (Paula) Bintner, of Ankeny;  and Marty Bintner, of Brighton, CO.

Her daughter – Vicki (Jamie) Brehemer, of Lyons, NE.

19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, other relatives & friends.

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