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Lawsuit says county had no power to approve wind farm

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Lawyers have clashed in court over whether Black Hawk County had the power to approve a 35-turbine wind farm project on agricultural land. The county Board of Adjustment voted April 24 to give Washburn Wind Energy a special permit for the 70-megawatt project south of Waterloo. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that a lawyer for a farmer who sued the Board of Adjustment said in court Tuesday that Iowa law prevents the county from regulating what happens on land historically used for farming purposes.

The board’s lawyer, Brent Hinders, says the county can, however, regulate ag land when the owner wants to use it for non-farming purposes such as wind turbines. The judge will issue a decision later on farmer Harold Youngblut’s request that the judge rule the board’s action was invalid.

ALFRED E. STEFFEN, 80, of Atlantic (Memorial Svcs. 10/27/18)

Obituaries

October 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

ALFRED E. STEFFEN, 80, of Atlantic, died Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, at the Heritage House, in Atlantic. Memorial services for ALFRED STEFFEN will take place 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27th, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Atlantic. There will also be a Memorial service 10:30-a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3rd, at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, NE.

Visitation with the family will follow services, during a luncheon in the Hockenberry Community Room.; Online condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

Burial will be in the Lawn Ridge Cemetery at Coleridge, NE.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

ALFRED STEFFEN is survived by:

His wife – Marlys Steffen, of Atlantic.

His daughters – Cindy Willingham, of Atlantic, and Karla (Tim) AKers, of Anita.

4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Bicyclist’s name released following car-vs-bike accident in C. Bluffs

News

October 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs have identified a woman who was struck by a car late Tuesday morning. Authorities say 50-year old Denise Webster, of Council Bluffs, was struck by a vehicle driven by 19-year old Kathryn Anderson, of Council Bluffs, at around 10:30-a.m., Tuesday. The accident happened at the intersection of Main and Kanesville Boulevard. Webster suffered critical head injuries during the collision, when she hit the car’s windshield. The accident remains under investigation.

Police said Tuesday, their investigation determined Webster was northbound on the sidewalk at the intersection. North and southbound traffic had a green light. Anderson was straveling outhbound from West Washington and turning east onto Kanesville Blvd.

As Anderson made her turn, she failed to see Webster and her bike crossing the roadway before hitting her. Webster was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. A report on her current condition was not available. No charges have been filed at this time.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 10/24/18

News, Podcasts

October 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 10-24-2018

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

October 24th, 2018 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Jacque Wickey about the BPW Fall Craft Show on Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Cass County Community Center.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 10/24/2018

Podcasts, Sports

October 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Police say driver shot by deputy during struggle has died

News

October 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man shot during a struggle with a sheriff’s deputy in Davenport has died. Police say 27-year-old Davenport resident Robert Mitchell died at a hospital Tuesday night.
The shooting occurred around 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, just south of Interstate 80 on the north side of Davenport. Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane says Deputy Greg Hill pulled over Mitchell’s vehicle there, and an altercation occurred that led to Hill shooting Mitchell. A chase ensued. A female passenger got out nearby, and the chase ended when Mitchell’s vehicle stopped at a convenience store.

Investigators have not said whether Mitchell had a weapon or why Hill had pulled over his vehicle. Hill suffered minor injuries. He’s been placed on administrative leave in line with department policy.

Creston Police report (10/24/18)

News

October 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston say there were two arrests, Tuesday night. At around 11:30-p.m., 19-year old Erika Alexander, of Lucas, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on 5th Degree Theft charge. She was subsequently released on a $300 bond. And, 50-year old Jack Howard Davis, of Orient, was arrested at around 9-p.m. Tuesday, for Driving While Suspended. He was later released on a $300 bond, also.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 10/24/18

News, Podcasts

October 24th, 2018 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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Cass County Extension Report 10-24-2018

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

October 24th, 2018 by Jim Field

w/Kate Olson.

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