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Creston Police report (3/25/19)

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports three arrests took place over the past few days, along with incidents of theft and vandalism. Authorities say at around 2:19-a.m. today (Monday), 29-year old Terry Ray Hankins-Lund, Jr., of Creston, was arrested for OWI/3rd offense and Driving While Suspended. Hankins-Lund was later released on a $5,300 bond. At around 10:15-p.m. Sunday, 31-year old Kevin James Jungers, of Lenox, was arrested in Creston after the K9 “Jax” was deployed and alerted to the odor of narcotics. Jungers faces charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense, and Driving While Suspended. His bond was set at $2,300. And, at around Noon on Friday, 38-year old Durrell Bernett Haynes, of Creston, was arrested on an Adams County warrant. He was transported to Adams County and booked into their jail.

Last Friday, a woman residing in the 500 block of N. Chestnut Street, in Creston, reported to Police that her vehicle had been entered while it was parked in the alley at her residence. A wallett, checkbook and credit cards were reported as stolen. The loss was estimated at $50. Also on Friday, AgriVision Equipment in Creston reported a seed tender had been vandalized while it was parked on the companies’ lot. The damage was estimated at $3,000. And, a man residing in the 1100th Block of W. Adair, said Friday that someone broke out the passenger side window and damaged the windshield of his SUV, while the vehicle was parked outside his home. The loss was estimated at $1,200.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 3/25/2019

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March 25th, 2019 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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Man gets 50-year sentence for eastern Iowa slaying

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) — A Dubuque man has been given 50 years in prison for killing a 59-year-old man at the victim’s home in Bellevue. Jackson County District Court records say 24-year-old Drew Mangler was sentenced Friday. He’d been convicted last month of second-degree murder. Prosecutors say he stabbed to death Richard Remakel during a break-in.

Officers found Remakel’s body after being called to a house in Bellevue on Dec. 25, 2016. An autopsy showed Remakel had been stabbed at least 32 times in his upper body, neck and head. He was believed to be dead for several days before police found him.

Court documents say Mangler was developed as a suspect following witness accounts to police. Investigators say they found a shoe with Remakel’s blood on it during a search of Mangler’s house.

Winnebago: Fiscal 2Q Earnings Snapshot

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) _ Winnebago Industries Inc. (WGO) on Monday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $21.6 million. The Forest City, Iowa-based company said it had profit of 68 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, were 60 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 56 cents per share.

The recreational vehicle maker posted revenue of $432.7 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $425.6 million. Winnebago shares have increased 20 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 21 percent in the last 12 months.

Iowa man sought in shotgun slayings of 2 people in Nebraska

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DOUGLAS, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are seeking an Iowa man suspected of shooting to death two people at their home in southeast Nebraska — the parents of his former live-in girlfriend.
Otoe County Court records say 36-year-old Brindar Jangir is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for him.

An affidavit in support of an arrest warrant says Jangir used a stolen shotgun to kill Randal and Annette Grimes on Saturday morning in the village of Douglas. Their bodies were discovered by a sheriff’s deputy who was checking on an aborted call to 911.

The affidavit says Randal and Annette Grimes were the parents of a woman Jangir was living with in Sioux City, Iowa, until she moved out March 12. The affidavit says she told officers Jangir threatened to kill her and her parents if she ever left him.

MONDAY, MARCH 25th

Trading Post

March 25th, 2019 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  2006 Mercury Grand Marquis – 4dr Sedan….. 4.6L – 8CYL….. Automatic….. Color – Silver….. Leather seats – interior in excellent condition…..142,000 well maintained miles….. Runs good – Drives good – Clean….Remote Start….. Good Dependable Vehicle….$4,250 – OBO.  Call – 712-249-1751.

FOR SALE:  Canon Power Shot digital camera with film and carrying case and Canon Selphy compact printer.  It prints 4″ x 6″ photos direct from camera or memory card.  No computer needed.  Never used or unpacked.  Asking $250 for entire set.  Also, stand mixer with 2 glass bowls and beaters with dust cover.  Never used.  Asking $125.  And, metal 4 step ladder with grips and side support rails.  Asking $50.  Cash only on all items.  Located in Greenfield.  Call 641-743-2837.

FREE:  scrap wood for woodworking – you come get it out of the basement.  Call or text 249-2225.

Flooding isn’t the only weather risk during springtime in Iowa

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — With more than half the state under a disaster declaration due to flooding, many Iowans don’t need a reminder about how wicked Mother Nature can be. Still, residents who could use a refresher course on the dangers of springtime in Iowa should take note this is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff at the National Weather Service, says a different topic is covered daily. “Anything from severe thunderstorms to understanding where to get warning information, family preparedness, flooding, tornado safety,” Hagenhoff says. “It’s just to get people thinking about springtime weather, since it is coming our way, making sure people have plans in place.”

Last year, 69 tornadoes touched down in Iowa, with one day standing apart. “Definitely that July 19th event is the one that sticks out,” she says. “That’s the day we had the most tornadoes in one day. Twenty-one of our tornadoes from last season were all in that July 19th event. Certainly, the memorable tornadoes were through the Pella, Marshalltown and Bondurant areas.”  As part of this week’s educational events, Hagenhoff says a statewide tornado drill is set for Wednesday morning.

“We’ll have a test tornado watch that will go out at 10 AM and then at 10:15, we will issue a test tornado warning,” Hagenhoff says. “We recommend people take it seriously and act as they would for a normal tornado warning, taking the appropriate actions so that we can practice our severe weather protocols.” Learn more about severe weather at www.weather.gov.

TERRI ANN BATES, 67, of Linden (Mem. Svcs. 3/29/18)

Obituaries

March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

TERRI ANN BATES, 67, of Linden, died Saturday, March 23rd, at Mercy Medical Center, in Des Moines. Memorial services for TERRI ANN BATES will be held 2-p.m. Friday, March 29th, at the Twigg Funeral Home in Panora.

Friends may call at the funeral home one-hour prior to the services, Friday (1-until 2-p.m.)

Cremation has taken place.

TERRI ANN BATES is survived by:

Her daughters – Cindy Randel, of Panora, and Leah (Andy) Draper, of Linden.

Her son – Jeremy Bates (Danielle Fink), of Panora.

Her sisters – Linda Lamb, of Des Moines, and Tammi (Brad) Pierce, of Adel.

Her brothers – Michael (Terri) Lamb of Redfield; Timothy (Mariam) Lamb of Atlanta, GA; and Tracey (Ann) Lamb of Gladstone, MO.

7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

DOROTHY JEAN STRISSEL, 72, of Harlan (Mem. Svcs. 3/28/19)

Obituaries

March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DOROTHY JEAN STRISSEL, 72, of Harlan, died Saturday, March 22nd, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Memorial service for DOROTHY JEAN STRISSEL will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, March 28th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Wed., March 27th, from 5-until 7-p.m., with the family present.

Burial will be held at a later date.

DOROTHY JEAN STRISSEL is survived by:

Her husband – Jerry Strissel, of Harlan.

Her daughters – Shannon (Aaron) Smith, of Chisago City, MN; Vicki Strissel, of Harlan, IA; and Jeri (Don Barnett) Boyer, of Phoenix, AZ:

Her sister – Deborah Peters, of Centennial, CO.

and 13 grandchildren.

Red Oak woman arrested late Sunday night

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop at around 11:15-p.m. Sunday, resulted in an arrest for alcohol and drug charges. Red Oak Police report 40-year old Laura Marie Tepoel, of Red Oak, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, Possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tepoel was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond.