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Audubon teens arrested on arson & theft charges

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October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Audubon County say two local teenagers have been arrested following an investigation into the theft of a pickup which was burned in the 2900 block of Falcon Avenue, and an ATV that was stolen and burned in the 1500 block of 260th Street, during the evening hours on August 5th and early morning hours on August 6th.

 

Officials say 16-year old Dustin Joseph Hunter, of Audubon, was taken into custody at around 4-p.m. Monday. He was charged with Arson in the second-degree (aiding and abetting), Theft in the second-degree (aiding and abetting), and burglary.

17-year old James Rathmann, of Audubon, was also arrested in connection with the same incidents. Rathman faces charges which include Burglary in the third-degree, Theft in the second-degree, Arson in the second-degree (Accessory After the Fact), and Theft in the second-degree (Aiding and Abetting). Hunter was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs. Rathman was released to the custody of his parents and his case referred to Juvenile Court Services.

Last month, 20-year old Mackenzie Jacob Belnap, of Ottumwa, was also charged in connection with the crimes. He faces 1st- and 2nd-degree Arson charges, along with two counts of burglary in the 3rd degree and two-counts of theft in the 2nd degree. He’s entered a written plea of not guilty to the charges. A jury trial in his case will take place November 29th. Belnap remains in the Audubon County Jail on $25,000 bond.

Backyard and Beyond 10-04-2011

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October 4th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Wendy Richter, Director of Victim Services at Family Crisis Support Network, about Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4th

Trading Post

October 4th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 27″ Zenith TV with Remote $25.00 ,   641-757-0061.

FOR SALE: MAYTAG PORTABLE DISHWASHER  WORKS GREAT  $100.00.  CALL 712-249-1488  AFTER 5:00.

FOR SALE: Artley Clarinet includes music stand & flip folder, $375.00, Call 712-249-4479.  Twin size girls bed includes mattress & box spring $100.00, Call 712-249-4479.

FOR SALE: 42″ Pohlen riding lawn mower, runs fine & mows fine $350; 3 – 220 air conditioners, all work fine $250 for all;  buzz saw, fits an International H or M tractor $400. 712-268-2656

FOR SALE: 2- 4×8 trailers $225 each; 2- twin electric beds with massages, works good. $150 each. 243-7734

FOR SALE: Car stereo amplifier 1200 watt and a 6 kicker speaker for car subwoofer box with speakers, comes with a capacitor & all the wiring $600 obo. Also American 4 mag wheels…aluminum racing, size 17, will fit a jeep with large bolt pattern or Oldsmobile Cutlass or Ford Ranger, Chevy 5.1 bolt pattern. $600 obo; Willing to trade car stereo & wheels for a running car.  Also for sale a Motorola earpiece with Bluetooth.  $20 obo.  243-7084.

FOR SALE: Grill/smoker – stainless steel, cooking area is 4 x 2.5 feet.  Its built on a trailer thats 10 x 4 feet.  $850.  Also has an old movie projector and an old typewriter thats 1 x 1.5 feet for sale.  Both are going for $55.  304-4262 from Audubon.

FOR SALE: Zenith srround sound system for $50.  22″ Toshiba TV thats 6 to 8 months old.  $150.  249-0685.

FOR SALE: 4 1/2 pickup loads of firewood. Will take $75 per load or $300 for all.  Also willing to cut down trees in your yard.  778-4672.

8AM Sportscast 10-04-2011

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Cass/Adair Board of Supervisor’s meeting previews

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October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Adair and Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, in Greenfield and Atlantic, respectively. In Adair County, the Board will hear from Sheriff Brad Newton, with regard to the Public Safety Center, which is currently under construction. And, they hear from County Custodian Rich Wallace, with regard to correspondence from the City of Greenfield, pertaining to sidewalk issues.

In Atlantic, the Cass County Supervisors will receive a 1934 lithograph of the U-S Constitution, which the board approved at a meeting in mid-August. The framed and matted lithograph will be presented by Gary Stephenson, of Fort Dodge, and local sponsors, for display on the second floor of the courthouse. Stephenson is traveling through each of Iowa’s 99 Counties in hopes local officials will express an interest in having the lithographs displayed in the various 100 county courthouses in the state.

The Board will also act on awarding a bid and contract to Gus Construction for full-depth Portland Cement Concrete patching work on County Road G-61, east of Highway 148, as well as approval of plans for a Hot Melt Asphalt resurfacing project on Route M-56, from Marne to the Shelby County line. And, they’ll hear from a representative with the CAM Community School District, with regard to tax changes resulting from the construction of wind turbines in the district.

Both Board of Supervisor’s meetings begin at 9-a.m.

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October 4th, 2011 by admin

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Turtle Pumpkin Pie (10-4-11)

Mom's Tips

October 4th, 2011 by Jim Field

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided
  • 1 Honey Maid graham pie crust (6 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Planters pecans, divided
  • 2 packages (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O vanilla flavor instant pudding
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed, divided

Pour 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust, sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.  Beat next five ingredients in large bowl with whisk until well blended.  Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip, spoon into crust.  Refrigerate for 1 hour.  Top with remaining Cool Whip, caramel topping and nuts just before serving.  (Note:  store leftover pie in refrigerator.)

 

Heartbeat Today 10-04-2011

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October 4th, 2011 by admin

Jim speaks about the third fall KJAN Radio Auction on Wednesday, October 5th.

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Local group gives new life to memorial flower bed

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October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Staying true to their promise to the Cass County Board of Supervisors, a local organization, Monday evening was hard at work maintaining a flower bed near the Veteran’s Memorial in the Atlantic City Park. Volunteers with the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund spruced up the area, which had been neglected over the years, for a variety of reasons.

Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund spokesperson Melanie Petty says the group “Will be doing a lot more planting in the spring,” but for now, they simply wanted to give the flower bed “Some fall color.” Petty says a lot of people will be visiting Atlantic this weekend for HarvestFest and the Atlantic Firemen’s Parade, and the group hopes their efforts will help welcome those visitors to the city.

During their meeting on September 21st, the Cass County Board of Supervisors were informed by Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department Director Roger Herring, that volunteers with Trevor Fredericksen Foundation would provide for the planting and care of the flower beds, if the Supervisors would agree not to remove them entirely, as part of a sidewalk rehabilitation project in the City Park, a portion of which is owned by the County.

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