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Central IA man reports theft of his property in Union County

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports a Norwalk man has claimed a Can-Am 4 Wheeler that was located on an old railroad right of way on March 23rd. He also reported several items were taken from his property on Wolf Creek Drive, including: A Bostitch air nailer; Mr. Buddy heaters; Bostitch air compressor; Husqvarna chainsaw; Honda 3000 generator; a hunting chair, and Porter cable air nailers. The estimated value of the items taken is $4,900.

Iowa Severe Weather Awareness Week

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service have designated March 25 through March 29 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms.

The ‘Big Event’ of Severe Weather Awareness Week is the annual statewide tornado drill which will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, according to Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator. Outdoor sirens and Emergency Alert Notifications will be activated throughout Cass County at or near 10:15am. This drill will be an excellent opportunity for Cass County residents, businesses and schools to practice their own procedures in the event of severe weather.

To register for the Cass County Emergency Notification System, go to links located on the Cass County homepage (http://www.casscountyiowa.us/) or the Cass County EMA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CassCoEMA). If you need assistance, please contact Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator at 712-243-1500.
While there is nothing we can do to stop dangerous weather from affecting us, there are things we can do to stay safe when the weather turns nasty.

Kennon states that residents should know the weather hazards they may face. Heavy snow, blizzards, flash flooding, fog, lightning, high winds and tornadoes are all possible threats here in Iowa. Monitor weather forecasts, pay attention to watches and warnings, be aware of what is going on around you and have a plan to stay safe.

Pott. County Sheriff’s report (3/25/19)

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports several arrests over the past weekend. On Saturday, March 23rd:

  • 33-year old Miranda Ann Frieze (address unknown) was arrested at a residence in the 600 block of N. Walnut Street, in Avoca, after deputies were dispatched to a reported armed disturbance. Frieze was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Bodily Injury/1st offense.
  • 34-year old Kyle Lyndon Phillips (address unknown) was arrested at a convenience store just south of I-80 in Neola, early Saturday morning, after authorities received a “check welfare” report on a subject. Phillips was subsequently arrested for OWI/2nd offense.

On Friday, March 22nd:

  • 36-year old Anthony Sackett, of LaPlant, SD., was arrested at the Pott. County Courthouse on outstanding warrants for Conspiracy/Intent to Manufacture and Deliver less than 5 grams of Meth. He was also wanted for Possession of Drug paraphernalia. Sackett’s bond was set at $50,300.
  • An investigation into a hit-and-run property damage accident in at Old Lincoln Highway and Colt Road in Pott. County, Friday morning, resulted in the arrest of 61-year old Daniel Bruce Liston, for OWI/2nd offense. Liston was allegedly behind the wheel when his vehicle crashed into a Pott. County Secondary Roads electronic sign. A witness said Liston’s Pontiac left the scene and turned eastbound onto School Hill Avenue.
  • And, a Deputy was dispatched Friday night to a location in the 13,700 block of Overland Trail, for a reported burglary. Dispatch advised two or three vehicles with juveniles were on the scene and the house was supposed to be vacant. A 16-year old male was arrested for OWI/1st Offense. Several other’s including three 17-year old’s, two 16-year old’s, a 15-year old male and two 18-year old females were cited.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 3/25/19

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 3-25-2019

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March 25th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Brandon Baier, who just returned from competing for the United States at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  Brandon won a bronze medal in the Shot Put and was 5th in the 100 meters and part of a 4th place team in the 4 x 100 meter relay.  Bruce Henderson, Gaylord Schelling and Jeremy Blake, who all helped to coach Brandon, also join us.

Brandon Baier of Atlantic and Abbi Stastny of Cedar Rapids are honored in Atlantic Homecoming.

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2nd man faces murder charge in Burlington slaying

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say they’ve arrested the second of three people suspected in the slaying of a man outside a Burlington apartment complex. Police say 26-year-old Majestic Malone was taken into custody Friday on a warrant for first-degree murder. Forty-nine-year-old Stanley Baldwin has been arrested as well and charged with willful injury. Police say both were involved in the March 17 beating death of Edward “Eddie” Breuer.

A third man being sought also is charged in a murder warrant: 25-year-old Markell “Kellz” Price.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report 3/25/2019

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March 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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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.