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The Bobcat season is officially closed

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

November 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say the bobcat quota has been filled and the season is closed, as of 11 a.m., today (Monday). There is a grace period for trappers to report any animals to a conservation officer and receive their proper tags.  The grace period officially ends at midnight Nov. 29th.  The grace period only applies to trappers to allow time to move their traps from areas likely frequented by bobcats.  Hunters are not allowed a grace period. 

Bobcats trapped after the grace period must be turned over to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Drug arrests reported in Cass County

News

November 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were arrested on drug charges Friday following a traffic stop. Taken into custody on charges of OWI 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving Under Suspension, was 28-year old Jason Andrew Miller, of Atlantic.  And, 32-year old Ryan Vincent Lee Richards, of Elk Horn, NE, was arrested on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Both men were taken to the Cass County Jail where they were released on their own recognizance the next day.

(update 11:45-a.m.) Elementary bldg. in Lewis evacuated this morning

News

November 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Griswold School District Superintendent Dana Kunze said today that the students and staff at the Lewis Elementary building were evacuated for a short time this morning, after a strange, unidentified smell was noticed in and around the building.  The smell was first noticed at around 10-a.m. Kunze says following the procedure for a gas leak evacuation, the students and staff walked to a safe location to await the investigation of the elementary school to be complete.

An employee of Black Hills Energy arrived within minutes,  and eliminated the possibility a natural gas leak had occurred. With the building cleared and the odor having dissipated students and staff were allowed to return to the building at 10:45-a.m. Kunze says the source of the odor was a combination of “agriculturally-related,” and a dry drain. He says when drains dry-up, the trap system doesn’t work as it should, so there was an internal smell.

Kunze says the evacuation went perfectly. Parents were notified of the incident through the school’s text message alert system.

ISU Guard Babb Named Big 12 Rookie of the Week

Sports

November 28th, 2011 by Jim Field

IRVING, Texas- Iowa State junior guard Chris Babb was named Big 12 Rookie of the Week by the league office this morning. He was selected as this week’s best Big 12 newcomer by a select panel of media covering the league.
A native of Arlington, Texas, Babb averaged 15.3 points and 4.3 3-pointers in three Iowa State victories during the week. Babb shot 52.0 percent from 3-point range (13-25) and grabbed 5.0 rebounds, as Iowa State went undefeated at the South Padre Island Invitational.
Babb capped off the week by scoring a career-high 26 points behind a career-high seven 3-pointers in a 90-63 Cyclone win over Rice. Babb was 8-of-13 from the field, 7-of-11 from beyond the arc and recorded a career-high three steals vs. the Owls.
Babb, who was named to the South Padre Island Invitational All-Tournament team, has made two or more 3-pointers in all six games and ranks fourth nationally in 3-pointers per game at 3.8.
Babb is the second Cyclone to earn Big 12 Rookie of the Week honors this year. Royce White was the recipient of the honor on Nov. 14.

Backyard and Beyond 11-28-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

November 28th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Katrina Sonntag, host for a Christmas Walk, about family traditions and decorations.

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Painkillers stolen from Oakland Pharmacy

News

November 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Pottawattamie County are asking for your help in locating the person or persons responsible for a break-in early Friday morning at the Oakland Pharmacy. Sheriff Jeff Danker says an alarm was activated at the business at 12:22-a.m.  Missing from the pharmacy were the painkillers Morphine, Methadone, and Oxycodone. Danker told KJAN News it appears the persons responsible for the break-in only wanted the narcotics, because they targeted those items and left as quickly as possible.

No other items or cash were taken. Danker says the burglar made entry to the store through the front door. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the Pott County Sheriff’s Office at 712-890-2200.  The sheriff suspects the culprits may try to sell the drugs, as opposed to using them for their personal benefit.

Guthrie County man arrested on numerous drug charges

News

November 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

An early morning raid Sunday at a residence in rural Guthrie County resulted in one arrest and the confiscation of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reports 53-year old Dennis Carroll Glenn was arrested on felony charges of: Manufacturing Methamphetamine/5-grams or less; Possession of a Controlled Substance/Meth – 3rd offense; Possession of a precursor/Lithium; Possession of a precursor/Anhydrous ammonia, and Possession of a precursor/Pseudoephedrine.  Glenn also faces aggravated misdemeanor charges of Possession of Marijuna/3rd offense, Probited Acts, and a simple misdemeanor charge of Possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held in the Guthrie County Jail on $100,000 bond.

The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at Glenn’s residence about 5-miles southwest of Guthrie Center. The search was conducted by deputies with the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office and Reserves, Guthrie Center Police, the Audubon County K-9 unit, and Greene County Sheriff’s deputies.

Fremont County Sheriff’s report

News

November 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous arrests and a couple of accidents took place over the past few weeks. Most recently (November 20th), 34-year old David Allen Keeton, of Sidney, was arrested on 2 counts of simple domestic abuse/simple assault, and obstruction of emergency communications charges.  Keeton appeared in court November 21st and was released on bond.

That same day, Jacob Welchans, of Farragut, suffered minor injuries during an accident on Manti Road. Officials say Welchans was driving a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser east on Manti Road, when he swerved to miss a deer. The vehicle entered a ditch and rolled once, coming to rest on its top. Welchans was transported to the Shenandoah Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

8AM Sportscast 11-28-2011

Podcasts, Sports

November 28th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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RONALD CARL THRAEN, 71, of Harlan (Svcs 11-30-11)

Obituaries

November 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

RONALD CARL THRAEN, 71, of Harlan, died Sun., Nov. 27th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service for RONALD THRAEN will be held at 11-a.m. Wed., Nov. 30th, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 2-9pm Tue., Nov. 29th, with a Wake service at 6-p.m.

Burial will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia.

RONALD THRAEN is survived by:

His son – Scott (Tracey) Thraen, of Harlan.

His daughters – Shelly Thraen, & Cindy (Larry) Miller, all of Harlan.

His brother – Don (Rosie) Thraen, of Harlan.

10 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren.