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Creston Police report (1/29/18)

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January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports five arrests took place from Friday through the weekend. On Sunday, 50-year old Michael Spare, of Afton, was arrested at around 5:15-p.m., for Driving While Suspended. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $300 bond. At around 2-a.m., Sunday, 50-year old David Goodson, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC), for OWI/2nd offense. He was later released on a $3,000 bond.

At around 2:15-a.m. Saturday , 61-year old Gregory Lee Kaufman, of Creston, was arrested for OWI/1st Offense. He was later released from the jail on a $1,000 bond. And, at approximately 2-a.m. Saturday, Creston Police arrested 36-year old Kristina Johnson, of Greenfield, for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Johnson was being held in the Ringgold County Jail on a $1,300 bond.

Friday night, Creston Police arrested 31-year old James Lyman, of Greenfield, for Driving While Barred. He was subsequently released on a $3,000 bond.

Authorities said also, a resident of Peru reported Sunday afternoon, that sometime between 3-a.m. and 2-p.m. Sunday, someone took miscellaneous tools and a battery power pack out of his vehicle, while it was parked at 800 W. Taylor, in Creston. The loss was estimated at $600.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 1/29/2018

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January 29th, 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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NE woman arrested Sunday on drug & other charges

News

January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County say a woman from Nebraska was arrested Sunday evening on drug & other charges. Red Oak Police stopped a vehicle driven by 22-year old Allison Aufenberg, of Omaha. Following an investigation. Aufenberg was arrested for possession of Marijuana and cited for Driving with a Suspended License, Failure to Provide Insurance, and expired registration. She was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 bond.

1 person hospitalized after residential fire in Muscatine

News

January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say one person has been injured in a fire at a residence in Muscatine. The Muscatine Fire Department said in a news release Sunday that firefighters found flames coming from the building Sunday evening after being dispatched around 6:40 p.m. Sunday. The department says the flames were knocked down within minutes.

The injured person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. His or her name hasn’t been released. The blaze has displaced three people. Its cause is being investigated.

DONALD L. FREDERICKSEN, 80, of Exira (Graveside Svcs. 2/3/18)

Obituaries

January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DONALD L. FREDERICKSEN, 80, of Exira, died Saturday, Jan. 27th, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services for DONALD FREDERICKSEN will be held 2-p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3rd, at the Exira Cemetery. Kessler Funeral Home in Exira has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will be present 5-p.m. Friday.

Burial will be in the Exira Cemetery.

DONALD L. FREDERICKSEN is survived by:

His sister – Marsha Prigge, of Audubon.

His daughters – Denise (Curt) Mardeson, and Kelly (Jim) Schwarte, all of Elk Horn; Lisa (Neal) Meseck, of Exira.

His son – Mitchell Fredericksen, Exira.

18 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, his brothers- and sisters-in law, other relatives, and friends.

Skyscan Weather forecast & Weather Data for Atlantic, 1/29/18

Weather

January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: P/Cldy this morning; Becoming Mo. Sunny. High near 26. NW @ 5-10.
Tonight: Clear to P/Cldy. Low around 11.S @ 5-10 after midnight.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High near 42. S @ 15-30.
Tom. Night: Partly cloudy & windy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday: Mostly sunny & colder, High near 23.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 26. We received a brief snow squall Sunday afternoon and some light snow early this morning. Just a Trace of snowfall was recorded. Our Low this morning (As of 5:30-a.m.), was 9. Last Year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 36 and the Low was 28. The All-time record High in Atlantic for Jan. 29th, was 59 in 1931, and the Record Low was -31, in 1904.

Suspect identified in 2 Sioux City slayings

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January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of an 18-year-old accused of stabbing to death two people in Sioux City over the weekend. Police say Tran Walker, of Sioux City, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He’s accused of killing 18-year-old Felipe Negron Jr. and an unnamed 17-year-old girl. They were found wounded around 1:15 a.m. Sunday and died later at a hospital.

Walker was arrested after being found at a grocery store around 2 a.m. Sunday. Police say Walker and the girl were once linked romantically.

No. 25 Iowa women no match for Nebraska

Sports

January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A big crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena never even had a chance to get into the game, Sunday. Nebraska shot a blistering 62 percent in the second quarter to blow the game open in a 92-74 win over 25th ranked Iowa. The Hawkeyes trailed by thirty points at halftime and it left coach Lisa Bluder looking for answers. The Hawkeyes shot only 41 percent, including one of 12 from three point range, and were outrebounded 44-33.

Megan Gustafson had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Kathleen Doyle had 16 points. They were the only Hawkeyes in double figures. Iowa falls to 4-5 in the Big Ten and 16-6 overall. It was Nebraska’s ninth straight road win and the Huskers improve to 7-2 in the Big Ten.

(Learfield Sports)

Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, Jan.. 29th 2018

News

January 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:45 a.m. CST

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — An 18-year-old man is facing charges after two Sioux City teenagers died after being stabbed over the weekend. The Sioux City Journal reports that Sioux City Police arrested the 18-year-old not long after the victims were found in a neighborhood around 1:15 a.m.

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) — Iowa brewers are toasting the recently approved federal tax changes, saying a tax break targeting their industry could spur expansion and more profits. Keg Creek Brewing is a large craft beer producer in southwest Iowa. The Des Moines Register reports that Keg Creek is also one of the about 80 local breweries eligible for a tax break from President Trump’s tax plan. Now, breweries that produce fewer than 2 million barrels annually will be taxed $3.50 on the first 60,000 barrels made every year.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has jumped into the national debate over immigration with an expansive enforcement bill that would require local governments to comply with federal immigration agents or risk losing state funds. The measure, scheduled for at least one vote this week in the Republican-controlled Legislature, has been framed as a ban on so-called sanctuary cities. But the bill’s scope is wide and raises questions about local government control. It could plunge Iowa into costly litigation.

OSAGE, Iowa (AP) — Mitchell County officials have appointed a Stacyville councilwoman to fill a vacant supervisor’s position. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that Amanda Adams was appointed Friday to fill the vacant 3rd District Supervisor seat. The position became vacant earlier in the month, when County Treasurer Shannon Paulus resigned her position as supervisor to become treasurer.

KAY PELLETT, 91, of Atlantic (Svcs. 02/01/2018)

Obituaries

January 28th, 2018 by admin

KAY PELLETT, 91, of Atlantic died Saturday, January 27th at Heritage House in Atlantic. Mass of Christian Burial for KAY PELLETT will be held Thursday, February 1st at 11:00am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, February 1st from 9:30am-10:30am at Roland Funeral Home prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.RolandFuneralService.com

The family has suggested memorials be made to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

KAY PELLETT is survived by:

Children: Pamela (Larry) Flaa. Kathy (Jeff) Swinnerton. Mark (Debra) Pellett. Lisa Thibodeau. Suzanne Chandler. Traci (Dean) Pavletich.

14 Grandchildren

7 Great-Grandchildren