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Creston man injured in Sunday accident

News

August 20th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

One person suffered possible/unknown injuries during a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, in Creston. Authorities say when officers arrived at around 3:45-p.m., they saw a 2002 Chevy K2500 pickup had struck a utility pole on Highway 34/Taylor Street. An investigation determined the pickup, driven by 28-year old Alex Richard Cunningham, of Creston, was westbound on Highway 34, when it crossed the centerline and hit the pole. Cunningham was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, by EMS ambulance.

When an officer went to the Emergency Room to speak with Cunningham, he acquired implied consent. Cunningham said he had not been drinking, but the officer noticed the man had blood-shot, watery eyes, and a slow, slurred speech. Various tests for alcohol intoxication levels were taken, including a urine sample. The sample will be sent to the DCI Crime lab for testing before any citation, if any, is issued. Damage from the collision amounted to $10,000.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 8/20/18

Podcasts, Sports

August 20th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Creston Police report (8/20 – 6 arrests, 1theft

News

August 20th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston say six people were arrested on separate charges over the past few days. Sunday night, 32-year old Brandon Clayton, of Creston, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and Public Intoxication in the 3rd Degree. Clayton was being held in the Union County Jail on a $4,000 bond. And, 29-year old Steven Behlers, of Creston, was arrested Sunday evening, for Criminal Trespass. His bond was set at $300. Sunday afternoon, 24-year old Anastasia Imsland, of Gravity, was arrested in Creston for Driving While Suspended. She was later released on a $300 bond.

At around 6-a.m. Saturday, 30-year old Lansey Cheramie, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. He was released on a $300 bond. Saturday night, 52-year old Douglas Ringgenberg, of Osceola, was arrested in Creston for 5th Degree Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication, and Interference with Official Acts. He was later released on $1,200 bond. And, Friday morning, 24-year old Zachariah Benn, of Creston, was arrested by Creston Police, for Driving While Barred. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.

And, a man residing in the 100 block of N. Sycamore Street, in Creston, reported Friday that sometime during the previous night, someone entered his vehicle and stole a backpack containing numerous items, including fishing gear, an emergency tool kit, personal water filter, hydration pack, disaster preparation kit, a multi-purpose knife, and all purpose knife, and a double mag bag. The loss was estimated at $1,005.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, Monday, 8/20/18

News, Podcasts

August 20th, 2018 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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Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals ending at 7:00 am on Monday, August 20

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

August 20th, 2018 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  4.15″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  5.38″
  • Massena  3.88″
  • Elk Horn  6.43″
  • Avoca  5.5″
  • Audubon  3.1″
  • Kirkman  5.23″
  • Villisca  3.84″
  • Corning  4.27″
  • Logan  6.6″
  • Woodbine  6.19″
  • Shenandoah  2.04″
  • Underwood  3.77″
  • Manning  2.5″
  • Red Oak  3.44″
  • Carroll  3.0″
  • Denison  2.69″
  • Council Bluffs  2.81″

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School Board meetings set for tonight

News

August 20th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The CAM, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, and Griswold School Boards will all hold their regular monthly meetings this evening.The Griswold School Board meeting takes place at 5:30-p.m. in the Central Office at the Middle School/High School Building. On their agenda is an update on construction activities from KPE Architects/Estes Construction, discussion and possible action on the sale of Elementary Facilities, the second reading of Board Policies, and a School Culture update. The Griswold School Board will also act on approving construction change orders, and some administrative matters.

The Exira-EHK Board meeting begins at 6-p.m. in the Conference Room at the Elk Horn Building. On their agenda is: an update and discussion on construction projects; the Appointment of – Tami Jacobsen as Board Secretary, and Marie Larson – Treasurer/SBO; discussion and possible action on: approving the FFA National Convention, Business Personnel sharing and Technology sharing agreements with Tri-Center, approval of Personnel hires, transfers and/or resignations., and, approval of certain Board Policies.

The CAM School Board will meet 6:30-p.m. in the CAM High School Media Center. On their agenda is discussion and possible action on: Handbook changes for 2018-19 student handbooks; Approving a list of fundraisers for the 2018-19 School Year; Approval of an agreement for 2018-19 trainer services; approval of the Middle School/High School Homecoming Run, and other administrative matters, including resignations, contracts and Football/Cross Country Volunteers.

And, the Audubon School Board will meet at 7-p.m. in their Boardroom at the High School, and act on readings of various policies, including: Assistance Animals; Instruction at Post Secondary Institution; Purchasing bidding; Suspension and Debarment of Vendors; Public Participation in Board meetings, and a Public Comment Policy. They will also act on approving Iowa Learning Online for Spanish, Student Handbooks, and possibly take action on Early Retirement. Other discussion will center on the upcoming Sept. 11th PPEL vote, and an update on Summer projects.

 

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Atlantic Parks & Rec Board to meet this evening

News

August 20th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors will meet 5:15-p.m. today (Monday), at City Hall. During their regular monthly meeting, the Board will hear updates from Parks & Rec Director Seth Staashelm, with regard to: the Schildberg Park Development Project; Nishna Park; Sunnyside Park entrance sign; an East Ridge Park washout; Eagle Scout Boat Ramp Project, and a Campground update.

The Board will act on approval of improvements to the West Playground, and will receive reports on the Oct. 6th Healthiest Walk at Schildberg Park, as well as Upcoming Fall Programs.

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Forecasters warn of flood possibilities in Nebraska, Iowa

News, Weather

August 20th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(UPDATE 9:50-a.m.) OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Forecasters have issued flood warnings and watches in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa as heavy rain continues to fall. A National Weather Service flash flood warning covered parts of Harrison, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties in western Iowa and eastern Douglas County in Nebraska. By 9 a.m. Monday radar indicated that more than 5 inches  of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours in some areas. Street flooding was occurring in Council Bluffs, and other communities.

Omaha Public Power District reports that nearly 11,000 customers were without power in the Omaha area. A flood warning was issued for both sides of the Missouri River south from Nebraska City.

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Iowa volleyball in final week of preparation for season

Sports

August 20th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(Learfield Sports) — The University of Iowa volleyball team is in its final week of preparation for the upcoming season. Boyd Shamansky is in his fifth year leading the team. “There’s two things that I know at the start of every season. One is that we are going to be better than the year before, and two is that we have a lot of different parts. It’s been an enjoyable preseason for us and now we are at T-minus in getting our team ready to go out there and compete,” Shamansky says.

He says finding out how all the parts fit together is key before they get to the Big Ten season. “It’s the strongest conference in the country, but this year more than ever it’s very different,”Shamansky says. “You have teams that were toward the top last year that graduated a lot of starters. Probably a case in point — Michigan State graduated their entire starting lineup. That’s pretty rare when that happens.”

Shamansky says his team should be able to take advantage of the changes to improve their standing. He says when he first took over they were constantly at the bottom of the league and the last few years have been holding in the eight or nine spot. “Now we need to make another step forward.”  He expects them to take some momentum from their success that last two years. “Back-to-back winning seasons seep into the way that players think of themselves. How they carry themselves, how they train, the discipline that they have, but also just the belief when they go out there and expect to win when they play,” Shamansky says. “It takes a while to convince them that that is what they are capable of. And my belief is not nearly as important as theirs. And when they believe in themselves and each other they tend to get things done,” Shamansky says.

Iowa opens the season August 25th against S-M-U in Nashville, Tennessee.

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USDA Trade Under Secretary discusses timeline for $12 billion ‘trade relief’ package

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 20th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Iowa farmers can expect more details on the federal government’s $12 billion trade relief package by the end of the month. That’s the word from USDA Trade Under Secretary Ted McKinney, who says farmers will need to sign up for the program and compensation will be based on 2018 yield data. “We hope and are intending to make that easy, so they can go online and get the form,” McKinney said. “A lot of it is already stored at the Farm Service Agency location. We’re going to encourage them to get that in very quickly.”

McKinney said while most farmers would prefer markets, relief from retaliatory tariffs is necessary as they continue to face a down farm economy. “The mitigation strategy isn’t something anybody wanted, but when other countries didn’t like our desire to straighten out and fix these inadequacies that get at free, fair, and reciprocal trade, we undertook the program with a lot of support,” McKinney said. ‘

According to McKinney, farmers should be able to apply for the program beginning around September 4. He made his comments in a meeting with reporters at the Indiana State Fair. (NOTE: Indiana *is* correct)

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