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2 take plea deals in slaying of 15-year-old Davenport girl

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February 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Two people have been sentenced for killing a teenage girl during a backyard shooting in Davenport. The Quad-City Times reports that 19-year-old Trevor Owens was given 20 years on Thursday at his sentencing in Scott County District Court. He’d pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other crimes. He was 17 at the time of the shooting in June 2016.

His 15-year-old co-defendant was sent to the Iowa State Training School for Boys in Eldora until he turns 18. He’d pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The Associated Press generally doesn’t name juveniles accused of crimes. Authorities say 15-year-old Ayana Culbreath was killed when the two males began shooting during the backyard gathering.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report,2/2/2018

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February 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The 8:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Chris Parks

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Pott. County Sheriff’s report, 2/2/18

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February 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department reports a traffic stop 12:36-p.m. Tuesday at Old Lincoln Highway and Mynster Springs Road, resulted in the driver being arrested on a drug charge. A license plate check of the 1998 Dodge Avenger showed the vehicles’ plates were stolen out of Council Bluffs. A records check of the driver, 44-year old Michelle Renee Berry, of Council Bluffs, indicated she was wanted on a Council Bluffs P.D. warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Berry was arrested and brought to the Pott. County Jail.

A traffic stop Wednesday evening on a vehicle with a registration violation, resulted in the arrest of 33-year old Amy Conant, of Missouri Valley. She faces charges that include Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (a multi-colored marijuana pipe with residue), and OWI/2nd offense. Conant was cited at the scene and released.

A woman from Oakland was cited for Theft in the 5th Degree, Wednesday night. 20-year old Nicole Paige Myers allegedly stole a $15.49 bottle of Jose Cuervo margarita mix alcohol, from the SuperFoods, in Avoca. She was given her citation and released.

The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year old male from Treynor and a 14-year old male from Council Bluffs, were arrested Wednesday night, for damaging the garage door, front siding, and concrete of a residence in Underwood. The teens were released on citations. The juveniles, who were not identified, were referred to Juvenile Court.

A man from Hancock was arrested Thursday morning, for allegedly breaking into The Station bar, in Hancock. 28-year old Andrew Heath was taken into custody at around 10-a.m., for causing $3,000 damage to two front windows and a door on the property. Heath was charged with Burglary/Breaking and Entering, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and 5th Degree Theft. He was also arrested on warrant for Violation of Probation.

And, there were two men being held in the Pottawattamie County Jail who face additional charges. 37-year old John Joseph Burghardt, Jr., of Omaha, was presented with a warrant out of Nebraska, Thursday, for being a Fugitive from Justice. And, 23-year old Tyler David Miell, of Council Bluffs, was presented Tuesday with two warrants out of Council Bluffs, for 2 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, False reports and 5th Degree Theft. Both men were read their warrants and returned to the custody of jail staff.

FEBRUARY 2018

Birthday Club

February 2nd, 2018 by admin

February 1st:

  • Margaret Slepsky of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Teresa Hackwell of Exira
  • Marilyn Hennick of Exira

February 2nd:

  • Jim Field of Atlantic

February 3rd:

  • Mardell Sorensen of Exira (Winner)
  • Lola Hodge of Atlantic

February 4th:

  • Brylee Jean Lamp of Atlantic (Winner)

February 5th:

  • no birthdays

February 6th:

  • Brenda Brown of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Pattie Deist of Audubon
  • Paul Calhoun of Anita

February 7th:

  • Barbara Harris of Atlantic (Winner)

February 8th:

  • Kayla Mendenhall of Atlantic (Winner)
  • John Yokimishyn of Atlantic

February 9th:

  • Diane Eilts of Massena (Winner)
  • Betty Knight of Atlantic
  • Marilyn Freund of Atlantic
  • Ruby Wortman of Anita
  • Mel Enfield of Atlantic

February 10th:

  • Jessica Jacobsen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Ginger Thomas of Marne
  • Larry L. Petersen of Exira
  • Lisa Elkins of Atlantic

February 11th:

  • Dorothy Bates of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Dixie Pedersen of Atlantic
  • Jim Zellmer of Atlantic
  • Jim Conn of Lewis

February 12th:

  • no birthdays

February 13th:

  • Jolene Andersen of Exira (Winner)
  • Chad Christensen
  • Paul Calhoun of Anita
  • Judy Madden of Atlantic
  • Corky Brown of Atlantic

February 14th:

  • Evonna Billings of Lewis (Winner)
  • Becky Steffens of Atlantic
  • Jeff Madsen of Exira
  • Sheree Planck of Atlantic

February 15th:

  • Stacy Mortensen of Kimballton (Winner)
  • Marilyn Nelson of Atlantic
  • Shirley Arn
  • Charlene Anderson

February 16th:

  • Robert Keithley of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Traci Riesgaard of Brayton
  • Kathie Rose of Atlantic
  • Clayton Bretey of Exira
  • Norma Brix of Atlantic

February 17th:

  • Nancy Madsen of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Dennis Phillips of Atlantic
  • Joyce Rochholz of Casey
  • Mary Sandbothe of Atlantic

February 18th:

  • Wilma Bowman of Audubon (Winner)
    Brittani Santee of Elk Horn

February 19th:

  • Kathy Butler of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Sherri Wilkerson-Petersen of Brayton

February 20th:

  • Jerry Jensen of Hamlin (Winner)
  • Ileen Furne of Atlantic
  • Nadine Jorgsen of Exira

February 21st:

  • Jean Templeman of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Fay Schroeder of Atlantic
  • Sherry Jensen of Hamlin

February 22nd:

  • Dan Olsen of Lewis (Winner)
  • Barbara Jean Funke of Fontanelle
  • Zeke Whetstone of Atlantic
  • Nick Crews of Atlantic
  • Jason Christensen of Audubon

February 23rd:

  • Adrian Hansen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Tel Fryer of Atlantic
  • Clare Christensen of Audubon

February 24th:

  • Bob Evans of Elliott (Winner)
  • Shirley McDermott
  • Nolan Parker of Elk Horn

February 25th:

  • Amy Hartvigsen of Audubon (Winner)
  • Raymond Vais of Exira

February 26th:

  • Winnie Munson of Atlantic (Winner)

February 27th:

  • Jenn King of Casey (Winner)

February 28th:

  • Randy Fiebelkorn of Exira (Winner)
  • Brent Euken of Atlantic
  • Lucille Nelson of Exira
  • Kay Winston of Atlantic

(February 29th:)

  • Steph Witzman of Atlantic

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 2/1/2018

News, Podcasts

February 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Man gets 50 years for killing fiancee nearly 18 years ago

News

February 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

TOLEDO, Iowa (AP) — A man convicted of killing a woman whose body has never been found has been given 50 years in an Iowa prison.Court records say 51-year-old Tait Purk was sentenced Thursday. In December a judge found him guilty of second-degree murder for killing Cora Okonski nearly 18 years ago.

In May a jury convicted Purk of murder, but a judge found the verdict wasn’t backed by evidence.Okonski disappeared in April 16, 2000, while she was living with Purk in Tama. Purk had told authorities she had left to buy cigarettes and never returned.

A former fellow inmate of Purk’s testified that Purk told him he had killed his fiancee during an argument, kept her body in a bathroom closet overnight and then buried her.

Heartbeat Today 2-2-2018

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

February 2nd, 2018 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Iowa State Fair Marketing Director Mindy Williamson about the “Way We Live” award.

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Former softball coach gets 10 years for sex abuse of teen

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February 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A former softball coach has been given 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Council Bluffs. Court records say John Osborn was sentenced Thursday. He was convicted Dec. 22 of four counts of sexual abuse. It was Osborn’s second trial on the charges. He’d been convicted in spring 2015, but a judge ordered a new trial when new evidence surfaced before Osborn could be sentenced. The second trial was delayed by legal wrangling. His attorney says Osborn intends to appeal.

Council Bluffs police say Osborn and the girl engaged in sex acts when the girl stayed at Osborn’s house in July 2014 for a sleepover with his daughter.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 2/2/2018

News, Podcasts

February 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd

Trading Post

February 2nd, 2018 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Ladies black/white Skechers, size 6 1/2 (worn a couple times, look brand new), $10; Justin square toe teal/black cowboy boots, NEW, pd $125, asking $90, size 6 1/2B; Miche Demi size shells, NEW, $12 apiece, Mini Miche bag and shells, NEW, never used (3 shells), $50 for all; Several women’s long sleeve button/snap shirts $8.00 apiece, Red Wool winter coat, $8.00, size small; dress size 4, (worn twice), $15, a few other odds and ends, new condition.  Fruit, veggie, craft, whatever you want to use it for container $5.00.  Call 712-789-0479.

WANTED:  Looking for an electric hospital bed and mattress.  Please call 712-485-9071.  FOUND!