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3 arrested on drug charges in Red Oak

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October 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Three men were arrested on drug charges Wednesday night, in Red Oak. Authorities say 20-year old Timothy John Jennings and 19-year old Gillian Ray James Bourn, both of Red Oak, and 19-year old Jacob William Avery, of Emerson, each face charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The trio were arrested just after 10-p.m.Wednesday following a traffic stop at the corner of 1st Avenue an West 3rd Street, in Red Oak. The men were brought to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement  Center and held on $1,000 cash bond, each.

3 cited for Open container

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October 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports three men were cited for Open C0ntainer, following a traffic stop early this (Thursday) morning. The vehicle was pulled over at around 12:50-a.m., and upon further investigation, the passengers, identified as 45-year old Raymond Briggs, 36-year old Clinton Gardner, and 35-year old Jeffrey Joiner, were all found to be in possession of alcohol. The men were cited and released.

(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: Thu., Oct. 10th 2013

Podcasts, Weather

October 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The (podcast) Freese-Notis/Weather.Net forecast for the KJAN listening area, and weather information for Atlantic…

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Cardinals beat Pirates 6-1 in Game 5 to win NLDS

Sports

October 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched a complete game and the St. Louis Cardinals got two-run homers from David Freese and Matt Adams to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Wednesday night and advance to the NL championship series. Wainwright scattered eight hits in his second dominant win of the division series, coming through for the Cardinals in a winner-take-all Game 5.

St. Louis gets to stay at home to open the NLCS against the well-rested Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. The last three seasons, the Cardinals are 8-1 when facing elimination. They also won Game 5 of the NL division series at Washington last year and at Philadelphia in 2011.

Forecast for the KJAN listening area: 10/10/13

Weather

October 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Early This Morning: Mostly clear. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Today: Mostly sunny. Breezy. High around 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low in the mid 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny. A slight chance of light showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning. A slight chance of light showers and isolated thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Breezy. High in the upper 70s. South wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Friday Night And Saturday: Mostly clear. Cooler. Low in the upper 40s. High in the mid 60s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 40.

Sunday: Partly sunny. High in the mid 60s.

Pavement collapse closes part of W. Iowa freeway

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October 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa State Patrol says a section of Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs has collapsed, but no one was injured. The Omaha World-Herald reports crews were installing a pipe beneath the freeway when the three eastbound lanes collapsed Wednesday night. Council Bluffs police say the collapse left about a 10-foot gap that was 2 to 3 feet deep.

Workers immediately called 911 and authorities were able to halt traffic and avoid injuries. The state Department of Transportation posted a message on its website just before 9 p.m. saying lanes were blocked between Exit 1A and Exit 4.

Omaha TV station WOWT reported the Department of Transportation advised that eastbound lanes from the Missouri River bridge to the South Expressway exit would remain closed until late afternoon Thursday.

Iowa News Headlines: Thu., Oct. 10th 2013

News

October 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa State Patrol says a section of Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs has collapsed, but no one was injured. Crews were installing a pipe beneath the freeway when the three eastbound lanes collapsed last night. The collapse left about a 10-foot gap that was two to three feet deep. Authorities were able to halt traffic and avoid injuries.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An insurance carrier under Iowa’s new health marketplace says at least five residents have signed up for insurance on the government’s website. CoOportunity Health says the consumers from Iowa City, Glidden and Clive enrolled in the carrier’s insurance plans by yesterday morning. The marketplaces have been troubled by glitches and delays since launching earlier this month.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Texas Governor Rick Perry will headline a Republican fundraiser next month in Des Moines. Perry will appear November 7th at a dinner hosted by the Republican Party of Polk County. The event will be at the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines, with tickets starting at $75 per person. Perry is considering a 2016 run for president.

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Coralville officials plan to appeal a Postal Service decision to close a customer service location in a central part of the city. They say the new site in an industrial zone is a poor location for customers and has parking issues, no sidewalks and no public transit. The facility to be closed is on Tenth Avenue.

DOROTHY JOAN BAUERKEMPER, 82, of Des Moines, formerly of Walnut (10-12-13)

Obituaries

October 9th, 2013 by Jim Field

DOROTHY JOAN BAUERKEMPER, 82, of Des Moines, formerly of Walnut died Tuesday, October 8th at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.  Mass of Christian Burial for DOROTHY JOAN BAUERKEMPER will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 10:30 am in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Walnut.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:0 pm to 8:00 pm with family greeting friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut.

DOROTHY JOAN BAUERKEMPER is survived by:

Daughters:  Sandy (Terry) Donohoe of Norwalk & Jani (“Cub”) Sheehan of Bondurant

Son:  Donnie (Gaylean) Bauerkemper of Walnut

Sister:  Gertrude (Fred) Matthies of Walnut

8 Grandchildren

2 Great-Grandchildren

4 Step-Grandchildren

5 Step-Great-Grandchildren

2 Step-Great-Granddaughters on the way

BBQ events in Atlantic this weekend

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October 9th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce says smoke will be rising from the Rock Island Depot this weekend, but residents shouldn’t be alarmed—it’s all part of the Harvest Fest activities brought to you by McCurdy’s Pumpkins and the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. Rib Fest will take place Friday night from 8 to 11 p.m.

Atlantic Business and Professional Women volunteer at Harvest Fest last year, serving the apple pie from the judged contest. Sponsored by Gade Insurance and Downtowner Café & Catering, the contest is open for commercial and private entries, and pies are to be delivered to the Depot by 2 p.m. for judging. The warm apple pie and smoked pork and brisket are served prior to the Firemen’s Parade at the Depot Saturday.

Atlantic Business and Professional Women volunteer at Harvest Fest last year, serving the apple pie from the judged contest. Sponsored by Gade Insurance and Downtowner Café & Catering, the contest is open for commercial and private entries, and pies are to be delivered to the Depot by 2 p.m. for judging. The warm apple pie and smoked pork and brisket are
served prior to the Firemen’s Parade at the Depot Saturday.

Admission is free for live music from country artist Danny Grouse with his “Boonetucky Sound.” Rib samples will be available for one dollar each and includes a slip to vote for People’s Choice ribs. A beer and Coca-Cola soft drink garden will be open during the festivities, sponsored by Sears and Atlantic Motor Supply (NAPA).

The cooking will continue through the night as smokers prepare pulled pork and beef brisket to be judged on Saturday afternoon. AtlantiCash prizes will be awarded for the top three places in both categories, sponsored by Cappel’s Ace Hardware, Connect-A-Dock, and Robinson’s Hardware.

A Harvest Feast of beef brisket or pulled pork sandwiches, potato chips, apple pie, and ice cream will be served at 5 p.m. during and immediately following the Salem Baptist Church Stepping Siants Drill Team performance at the depot. The $7 meal includes a drink.

More information can be found on AtlanticIowa.com or by calling the Chamber at (712) 243-3017.

OFA Volunteers Work to Get out the Facts on Obamacare

News

October 9th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

One week after the Obamacare health insurance marketplaces opened, the Southwest Iowa Chapter of Organizing for Action will host a Community Conversation on the impacts and benefits of Obamacare to residents of southwest Iowa, businesses and communities. During the 5:30-p.m. Oct. 10th event in the Community Room at the Red Oak Fire Station (1904 N. Broadway), there will be a panel discussion, followed by a Question and Answer period. Light refreshments will also be served. The event is free and open to the public.

Officials with Organizing for Action (OFA) say it is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing the policies that the American people voted for in 2012.