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No injuries reported following an accident in Cass Co. last Wednesday

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December 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident late last Wednesday morning. At around 11:50-a.m.,deputies responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident on Wichita Road,about ¼ mile west of 680th Street.

Officials say a2004 Dodge 2500 pickup owned and driven by 22-year old Dayton Michael Amdor, of Cumberland, was traveling eastbound on Wichita Road, while a 2007 GMC Sierra driven by 17-year old Dylan Thomas Amdor, also of Cumberland, was heading westbound. The vehicles collided at the crest of a hill, causing a total of $45,000 damage. In addition, a fence which was struck during the accident sustained $300 damage. There were no citations issued.

(12-p.m. News)

2 men arrested on drug charges in Cass County

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December 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous arrests occurred over the past week. Authorities say as the result of a traffic stop on Sunday (Dec. 22nd), deputies arrested 30-year old Jeffery Leroy Carpenter, of Atlantic, and 28-year old Wayne Riviera Shelby Jr., of Miami, OK. Both were taken into custody on charges of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver. They were brought to the Cass County Jail, and released Monday. Carpenter was released on his own recognizance, while Shelby was released on $1,000 bond.

On Saturday, deputies in Cass County arrested 34-year old Corey Linn Swain, of Griswold. Swain was charged with OWI 1st Offense, and brought to the Cass County Jail. He was released later that day on his own recognizance. On Friday, 39-year old Troy Allen Gene McCurdy, of Atlantic, was arrested on an Atlantic Police Department warrant for Simple Assault. McCurdy was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $300 bond.

Last Thursday, 23-year old Justin Dale Hardisty, of Cumberland, was arrested in Cass County on charges of OWI 3rd Offense, Driving While Barred, Driving Under Suspension, and No SR-22 Insurance. Hardisty was taken to the Cass County Jail and later released on $8,000 bond.

And, on Tuesday, Dec.17th,  36-year old Adrian Duane Hansen, of Atlantic, turned himself in to the Cass County Jail on a Department of Corrections warrant for Parole Violation. Hansen was booked in and later released on his own recognizance.

(12-p.m. News)

HSBB: CAM at Exira-EHK Doubleheader 12-20-2013

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December 23rd, 2013 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call of the games played at Exira-EHK High School in Elk Horn.

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Malvern man arrested for assault

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December 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County say a man from Malvern was arrested Sunday afternoon for Domestic Abuse Assault. 38-year old Mark Jarecki was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail. And, 41-year old Ryon Wood, of Bellevue, NE, was arrested Friday afternoon on a warrant out of Madison County, for Failure to Appear. He was also being held in the jail, without bond.

The Sheriff’s office reports also, no injuries were reported when a vehicle driven by Kerick Moyers, of Red Oak, went out of control on an ice-covered Highway 34 Thursday night. The vehicle partially rolled into the south ditch. That same night, a collision involving vehicles driven by Bret Sheppard, of Malvern, and Charles Edwards, of Shenandoah, occurred. Authorities say both vehicle were traveling east on Highway 34 under freezing rain and black ice conditions, when Edwards’ 2002 Dodge was unable to slow in time due to the weather conditions, and collided with rear of Sheppard’s 2012 Chevy. No injuries were reported.

Harlan School Board takes final step to receive a Vision IA grant

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December 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Community School District’s Board of Education, Friday, approved a resolution for the Vision Iowa Grant Program. The board approved the final motion pertaining to a $200,000 Vision Iowa Grant that was awarded to the school district in November. Superintendent Justin Wagner said the resolution was the final item necessary for them to obtain the grant.

“There were four items they (Vision Iowa) would like to have back from us. One of them was some tax information. The second was total completion of amount money raised, $1.528 million which has been done. Then there were two other things, a resolution from the city which was already passed and we have the minutes for. The last one is the resolution from the school board basically saying the school board is accepting the funds and will adhere to the grant agreement.”

The Board Friday also heard a presentation from FEH Engineering consultant Matt Basye, with regard to the Merrill Field Renovation project. Basye said there would fewer seats in the bleachers, but there is room for future expansion. “Basically what we started with was we knew the turf was going to be done, the track resurfacing was going to be done and we wanted to closely match the amount of seating you already have with the budget. What we got here shown is around 2,400 to 2,500 seats which is a few less than you have now. But we are also going to give you options to add seating later when it does fit with the budget.”

The reason for the possible reduction in seating is due to discussion about whether or not to remove some seats in front of the concession stand to open up the field more. The project is not complete as of yet because the numbers continue to fluctuate as well as the plans have not been finalized. No board action was taken to finalize the project. However, Basye says the plan is to move forward quickly.

“The kind of plan for getting the project going and under construction is that we are looking to have a public hearing on Monday, January 6th, which is a board meeting for you (school board). January 20th you would be back to adopt the plans and allow me to go out and get bids. Then we would have bids come back mid-February around that time and the contractors would start around the first part of March.”

Superintendent Wagner said a public hearing on the Merrill Field project will be held as part of the Board’s January 6th meeting.

(Joel McCall/KNOD)

9 former Chiefs players join brain injury lawsuit

Sports

December 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Two NFL Hall of Famers are among nine former Kansas City Chiefs players who have joined a lawsuit that contends the team hid the risks of permanent brain injuries from repeated concussions.

Cornerback Albert Lewis and defensive end Art Still were added Saturday to the lawsuit initially filed this month on behalf of five former Chiefs players. Also joining the suit are Dino Hackett, Todd McNair, Fred Jones, Tim Barnett, Walker Lee Ashley, Emile Harry and Chris Smith.

All 14 plaintiffs were on the team between 1987 and 1993, a period when there was no collective bargaining agreement in place in the NFL.  The amended lawsuit also adds claims that artificial-surface fields during part of that time contributed to concussions.

Backyard and Beyond 12-23-2013

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

December 23rd, 2013 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Judy Marnin of Anita getting to know about gypsies.

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If you haven’t cleared the snow & ice off your driveway & sidewalk yet, you may not get any mail

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December 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Following a coating of ice last week, a wide section of Iowa got more snow over the weekend, with southwest Iowa’s Taylor County reporting up to nine inches of snow. The storm front left behind bitter cold, with wind chills approaching 25 below zero. It also left a mess. It’s hard enough to negotiate slippery concrete but it’s even worse if you’re trying to carry a bulky package or two, according to Richard Watkins at the U-S Postal Service.  “This is our big time of year, of course, and we ask our carriers to be really careful in ice and snow, not only on the roads and streets but in delivering the mail to residential houses,” Watkins says.

Iowa residents play a key role in helping letter carriers to stay safe.  “We’ve asked our customers across the state to clear as much snow and ice as they safely can from around their walkways, their steps, their porches and, in particular, around their rural mailboxes,” Watkins says, “because we’re trying to get these Christmas packages to our customers in time for Christmas.”

He says the postal service is seeing a welcome boost in package volume during these final days of the year, an increase of 12-to-15-percent. “That’s certainly good news for the postal service, that we get this extra business, but this weather’s not doing anything to help us,” Watkins says. “That’s where our customers can come in and help get that mail and those packages delivered on time.”

If a snowplow has come along and piled snow along your roadside mailbox, he also asks that you clear a path so the mail truck can reach it.

(Radio Iowa)

Wind Chill Advisory update for Pott., Mills, Montgomery, Fremont & Page Counties

Weather

December 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

908 AM CST MON DEC 23 2013

THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY WHICH HAD BEEN IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR POTTAWATTAMIE, MILLS, MONTGOMERY, FREMONT AND PAGE COUNTIES HAS BEEN CANCELLED, BUT A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY. WIND CHILL VALUES OF 20 TO 25 BELOW ZERO ARE EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY MORNING.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TUESDAY FOR ALL OTHER COUNTIES IN THE KJAN LISTENING AREA.

Keep your Christmas tree well-watered to prevent fire risks

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December 23rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Some Iowa families followed their traditions and picked out Christmas trees this past weekend, decking them out with shiny ornaments and colorful lights. Ron Humphrey, spokesman for the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office, says it’s vital to keep the tree well hydrated.  “A dry tree, a pine tree or an evergreen, have a lot of oils in them and as they dry out, they can catch fire and burn very quickly and very hot,” Humphrey says. “It’s important to keep them healthy and have plenty of water.”

The fire marshal’s website features a video that shows how quickly two separate trees can go up in flames, one that’s fresh, the other that’s dried out. While the tree may be beautiful and full of sentiment, he says it’s a wise move to plan to take it down later this week.  “Once Christmas is over, the best thing is to get rid of it as soon as possible, get it out of the home,” Humphrey says. “They will only last so long, even if you do keep it watered, they’re not going to stay fresh for very long.”

A few other suggestions: when stringing lights, make sure the cords aren’t frayed, also, never use lighted candles on or near a tree. Learn more about Christmas tree safety at the National Fire Protection Association website at www.nfpa.org

(Iowa News Service)