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House in western Iowa destroyed by fire

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December 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a home near Lake Manawa in western Iowa’s Council Bluffs.  The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil reports that firefighters were called to the house around 2:25 a.m. Friday.  Heavy smoke and flames had already engulfed the home when fire crews arrived.

Fire Marshal Curtis McKeon says freezing temperatures hindered the effort to fight the fire, as water in hoses began to freeze. Investigators believe the fire started in a bedroom.  McKeon says the home was a total loss, with heavy smoke, fire and water damage. No one was injured in the blaze.

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ELAINE WEDEMEYER, 95, of Atlantic & formerly of Adair (Svcs. 12/12/13)

Obituaries

December 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ELAINE WEDEMEYER, 95, of Atlantic (& formerly of Adair), died Sat., Dec. 7th, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Funeral services for ELAINE WEDEMEYER will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Dec. 12th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adair. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Adair has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be from 5-to 7pm Wed., Dec. 11th, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

ELAINE WEDEMEYER is survived by:

Her children – Larry (Arlene) Wedemeyer, of Anita; Joyce Johnston, of Stuart; Marilyn (Carl) White, of Clive, and Lynn (Marilynn) Wedemeyer, of Owasso, OK.

Her brother – Ronald (Alice) Smith, of Council Bluffs.

12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

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BRUCE COENEN, 52, of Harlan (Svcs. 12/10/13)

Obituaries

December 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

BRUCE COENEN, 52, of Harlan, died Thu., Dec. 4th, as the result of an automobile accident. A Mass of Christian Burial Service for BRUCE COENEN will be held 11-a.m. Tue., Dec. 10th, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is on Mon., Dec. 9th, from 4-to 9-pm, with a Wake Service at 6-p.m.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

BRUCE COENEN is survived by:

His mother – Marie (Block) Coenen, of Harlan.

His sons – Darren Coenen, of Lewis & David Coenen, of Harlan.

His brothers – Craig Coenen, of Springfield, MO., & Brian (Amy) Coenen, of Harlan.

His sisters – Patricia (Keith) Stoterau, of Avoca, & Janis (Tom) Scheffler, of Harlan.

and 1 grandchild.

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FRANK WEGNER, 84, of Manning (Svcs. 12/11/13)

Obituaries

December 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

FRANK WEGNER, 84, of Manning, died Sat., Dec. 7th, at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center. Funeral services for FRANK WEGNER will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Dec. 11th, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-to 7-pm Tue., Dec. 10th.  Visitation will resume Wed. morning at Zion Lutheran Church, one-hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in the Manning Cemetery.

FRANK WEGNER is survived by:

His sisters – Lucille Thompson, of Eagle Grove, & Judy Wegner, of Manning.

His brother – Don Wegner, of Des Moines.

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Red Oak Police ask for your help in a home burglary investigation

News

December 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak are asking for your help in solving a residential burglary. Officials say a resident on East Elm Street reported to police Saturday afternoon, that someone forced their way into her home through a basement window. Once inside, the unknown person or persons stole several Blu-ray and other DVD’s, combination Wii game packs, and a black Nintendo Wii U Deluxe console set with game. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between November 30th and 9:30-a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7th.

Evidence was collected at the scene, but police would like the public’s help in reporting any suspicious activity in the 400 block of Elm Street during the time frame mentioned. Or, if you know of someone who has recently acquired the aforementioned games and other items, contact Red Oak Police at 712-623-6500 or Montgomery County Crimestoppers at 1-800-432-1001.

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This is Your Nishna Valley 12-07-2013

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December 7th, 2013 by admin

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No. 25 Iowa rolls over Idaho State 95-47

Sports

December 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Melissa Dixon scored 24 points, Bethany Doolittle 17 and No. 25 Iowa sank a record 17 3-pointers in a 95-47 defeat of Idaho State Saturday afternoon. Iowa, on a six-game win streak, move to 10-1, its best start in three seasons (12-1, 2010-11). Dixon and Doolittle set the tone from the start, when Dixon missed a 3-pointer on the first shot of the game and Doolittle rebounded and hit a jumper. Theairra Taylor added 16 points. Doolittle 10 had rebounds, Dixon hit 6 of 11 3-pointers.

The Bengals (2-5, 0-5 on the road) led 6-5 on a 3-pointer from Lindsey Reed but Iowa took the lead right back and marched away on a 10-1 run and never trailed again. Reed finished with 9 points on 3-for-10 3-point shooting for Idaho State and Rebecca Schrimpsher had a team-high 11. The Bengals hit just 14 of 65 shots.

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Winter Weather Advisory for the entire KJAN listening area: 3-am to 9-pm Sunday

News, Weather

December 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

 …FIRST WIDESPREAD SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON EXPECTED ON SUNDAY…

A WINTER STORM SYSTEM WILL SPREAD LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACROSS THE REGION ON SUNDAY. ACCUMULATIONS IN THE ADVISORY AREA WILL GENERALLY RANGE FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES…WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. THIS WILL POSE A HAZARD TO TRAVEL AT TIMES.

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY FOR SAC-CRAWFORD-CARROLL-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-CASS-ADAIR-ADAMS-TAYLOR COUNTIES AND UNTIL 6-PM FOR SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-& PAGE COUNTIES.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY.

* TIMING…LIGHT SNOW WILL BEGIN LATE TONIGHT…WITH ACCUMULATING SNOW AND TRAVEL IMPACTS BEGINNING BEFORE SUNRISE SUNDAY IN WESTERN IOWA. THE SNOW WILL END IN THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING SUNDAY.

* STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS…ACCUMULATIONS WILL RANGE FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES…WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE NORTH AND WEST.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY…SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH WILL CAUSE MINOR BLOWING OF SNOW…REDUCING VISIBILITY TO UNDER A MILE AT TIMES WHILE SNOW IS FALLING.

* IMPACTS…THE SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL ACROSS THE AREA…ESPECIALLY WITH THIS BEING THE FIRST WIDESPREAD SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON. MOTORISTS SHOULD USE CAUTION AND PRACTICE SAFE WINTER DRIVING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

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Bitter cold, snow expected in much of Iowa

News, Weather

December 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Frigid cold continues to hover over Iowa as the state prepares for coming snow. The National Weather Service says high temperatures in the single digits will continue Saturday in most of the state, while southern portions of Iowa will see temperatures rise to nearly 20 degrees. Snow is expected after midnight and will likely continue throughout Sunday, with accumulations of 4 to 5 inches in western Iowa. Most of the state is expecting between 1 and 3 inches.

Bitter cold will hang on well into the week, with the weather service predicting lows to hover around zero Monday and Tuesday before falling to 10-below in northern Iowa on Wednesdays. Lows in the south on Wednesday should climb to 15 degrees.

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9AM Newscast 12-07-2013

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December 7th, 2013 by admin

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