The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 19-year-old Dyllan Cattano of Omaha, NE on a Douglas County, NE Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The arrest took place at about 3:00pm on Friday. Cattano is being held without bond, awaiting extradition back to Nebraska.

A traffic stop Thursday in Taylor County resulted in an arrest. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports 50-year old Randy Overholtzer, of Lenox, was arrested following the traffic stop in Lenox, and search of the vehicle after the K9 Ciba alerted to the presence of a controlled Substance. Overholtzer was charged with driving while barred and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office on $2,300 bond pending an initial appearance before the Magistrate.

“Abraham Lincoln” will be in Atlantic this weekend, at the American Legion Memorial Building. “Honest Abe’s” visit is sponsored by the Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE), and begins at 2-p.m., this Sunday, Feb. 16th. Lee Williams portrays Lincoln. It’s something he’s done for more than 25-years. He says his journey into the life of the 16th President, began as “a fluke.”

His dark hair has turned gray these days, but the look is still remarkable. His presentations to students and other groups began in Cumberland. Williams becomes Abraham Lincoln not only in appearance but also in portraying Lincoln’s character, displaying his humility, determination, humor and compassion. It wasn’t long before Williams’ portrayal spread by word of mouth, and made him one of the best Lincoln re-enactors around.

He said in his travels around the world portraying Lincoln, he’s seen people react differently to the presentation.

His presentation in Atlantic this Sunday will be followed by time for questions, visiting and refreshments. The presentation is free and open to the public. The Building is handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome on Sunday, February 16 beginning at 2 pm.

OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) — In an update to our story January 25th on KJAN, the Iowa Freedom of Information Council has released more information about a settlement reached between the Riverside School District in western Iowa, and the family of a 16-year old girl who died in a 2017 school bus fire. The settlement figures, which had previously NOT been disclosed, show the  school district will pay $4.8 million to the family of Megan Klindt.

FILE – In this Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, file photo, a burned school bus is transported by trailer near Oakland, Iowa. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Megan, and the school bus driver, 74-year old Donnie Hendricks, died after the bus became stuck in a ditch, leading to a fire in the engine compartment that spread to the passenger compartment.

DES MOINES, Iowa (The Des Moines Register) — Iowa Democratic Party officials have agreed to hire two high-profile lawyers to investigate the factors leading to a meltdown in the state’s lead-off presidential caucuses and how the party responded. The party’s State Central Committee voted Thursday night to spend up to $50,000 to retain Nick Klinefeldt, a former U.S. attorney, and Bonnie Campbell, a former Iowa attorney general.

The Des Moines Register reports that officials hope the review will be completed within 45 days. The party has been reeling since the night of the caucuses Feb. 3 when problems with a mobile app and other issues prevented it from immediately releasing results.

Officials with Alliant Energey say they have received reports from customers in Wisconsin and Iowa that they are receiving calls from scammers pretending to be Alliant Energy. The callers are threatening to cut off the customers’ power in a few hours unless immediate payment is made. Alliant Energy does NOT call customers and demand immediate payment. They will not ask customers to purchase prepaid credit cards, and do not ask for payment over email.

Scammers can make it appear that the calls are coming from Alliant Energy. Some scammers may provide a different phone number that spoofs Alliant’s answering system and automated menu. Alliant Energy’s official phone number is 1-800-ALLIANT (800-255-4268). This is the only number to call.

If you receive a suspected scam call like the type mentioned, following these tips:

• STOP: Scammers are counting on you being too alarmed to check your account status. Hang up the phone.
• THINK: Chances are you do not owe the amount the scammers claim.
• CHECK: Log in on our website or call us. We can tell you how much is due and when.  Visit Alliant Energy online at: com or call us at 1-800-255-4268.

Callers who ask you to pay in a few hours or have power disconnected are not legitimate. But scammers are getting more sophisticated.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A man has been convicted of beating to death the 5-year-old son of his girlfriend in eastern Iowa. A jury found Tre Henderson guilty Thursday. The 28-year-old will be sentenced April 1 to life in prison without possibility of parole. Prosecutors say Ja’Shawn Bussell had 17 broken ribs, damage to internal organs and bruises from the top of his head to his ankles after Henderson beat him in April 2018.

Henderson and the boy’s mother, Jacqueline Rambert, were charged with child abuse for failing to seek prompt medical attention for the boy. They’re both from Chicago and were living in Davenport when Ja’Shawn died.