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Restaurant donates 100 pizzas to hospital

News

April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — A Fort Dodge bar and restaurant is delivering fresh, hot food to thank some of the community’s health care heroes. Mark Campbell, the owner of Amigos, says he and his staff wanted to celebrate the hard work being done by employees at Unity Point Hospital Fort Dodge during the pandemic. “We wanted to figure out a way to give back a little bit to the hospital and all their staff,” Campbell says. “They have been a shining example of truly what a great partner is in our community and our county.”

The eatery recently donated 100 pizzas to the hospital, enough to feed the entire staff. In addition to owning the restaurant, Campbell serves on the Webster County Board of Supervisors.

Man charged in Ft. Dodge kidnapping

News

April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — A 24-year-old Fort Dodge man is charged with kidnapping and assaulting a woman, but he says he has proof he’s not guilty. Court documents say Levi Alan Goodell entered a woman’s home in Humboldt in March of last year, he then choked and dragged her out to his car. He’s accused of driving the woman around, pointing a gun at her and stating than one of them had to die. Authorities say he pointed the gun and pulled the trigger but it did not go off, as there were no shells in the gun. Goddell told the victim he just wanted to scare her. Goodell has pleaded not guilty and claims to have an alibi. He says his parole officer and GPS data from the Iowa Department of Corrections can prove he was not there at the time of the alleged incident. Goodell’s trial is scheduled to begin in March.

$19-million program to help struggling farmers announced

Ag/Outdoor

April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday, his administration is launching a $19 billion program to help farmers struggling from the coronavirus pandemic. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the program includes $16 billion in direct payments to farmers, ranchers, and producers who experienced “unprecedented losses” during the pandemic.

Perdue says the Department of Agriculture will spend another $3 billion to purchase fresh produce, dairy, and meat products that will be distributed through food bank networks.

He said also, the USDA will use six-and-a-half billion in existing Commodity Credit Corporation funds along with nineteen-point-five billion of COVID money rather than wait for the replenishment of CCC funds in July.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 4/20/20

News, Podcasts

April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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Iowa sheriff investigating death of woman found in house

News

April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

GRIMES, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating the death of a woman whose body was found inside a house near Grimes over the weekend. The sheriff’s office says in a news release that deputies, firefighters and medics were called to the house Sunday morning for a report of a death. Officials say arriving deputies and medics found a 35-year-old woman unresponsive in the home, along with her 46-year-old fiance.

Authorities have not released the name of the woman or given details on how she died. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal of Investigation are investigating the death and interviewing possible witnesses.

Heartbeat Today 4-20-2020

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 20th, 2020 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith about the outlook and some financial assistance options for local businesses due to the pandemic-related shut downs.

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2 from Red Oak arrested Monday morning on assault charges

News

April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Two people were arrested at around 4:25-a.m. today (Monday), in Red Oak, following a reported physical altercation in the 400 block of E. Market Street, in Red Oak. Authorities say upon further investigation, 30-year old Sara Ann Billie, of Red Oak, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Domestic Assault causing bodily injury. 27-year old Cody Dean Johnson, also of Red Oak, was arrested for Domestic Assault by impeding the flow of air/and-or blood.

Both subjects were booked into the Montgomery County Jail, and held without bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 4/20/20

Podcasts, Sports

April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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

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Event sponsors needed for Take Back Bridgewater entertainment

News

April 20th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

“Take Back Bridgewater” founder Doug Miller says he’s looking for interest from several local area businesses, companies and/or individuals to help sponsor an entertainment event in Bridgewater, in accordance to all social distancing practices, and in conjunction with “Take Back Bridgewater, Iowa”. Miller says “At this time the idea and key components have been worked through but we are in need financial support to make this event (and possible subsequent events) happen. With additional supporters, we would then make a presentation to community leaders for their approval.”

Contact Doug Miller for additional information, by phone or text at 641-745-5108, or by e-mail at dmmiller0412@gmail.com.  “Take Back Bridgewater” was founded in 2017. It’s mission is to work in partnership with citizens to address criminal activity and improve the quality of life in and around Bridgewater.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report,  4/20/20

News, Podcasts

April 20th, 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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