(Radio Iowa) – Former Kansas Senator Bob Dole, the winner of Iowa’s 1988 and 1996 Caucuses, has died at the age of 98. Dole, who survived nearly fatal wounds in World War II and served 35 years in the U.S. Senate, was sometimes called “Iowa’s third senator.”

In both campaigns, Dole stressed his skills as a leader in the U.S. Senate.

Dole made those remarks during a speech in Ankeny, Iowa. Senator Chuck Grassley, who endorsed Dole and campaigned with him extensively, sat beside Dole in San Diego as Dole was formally named the G-O-P’s presidential nominee in 1996. Grassley issued a written statement, calling Dole a loyal friend and trusted mentor who set a standard of selflessness that all public servants should strive to emulate. Monte Shaw, who managed ELIZABETH Dole’s presidential campaign in Iowa, worked as a field organizer in southern Iowa for Dole’s 1996 caucus campaign.

“He was an authentic American hero,” Shaw says, “and he was a good man.” Dole was honored with the 2008 World Food Prize and delivered an acceptance speech in the Iowa Capitol — promising the crowd it would be short.

Dole ended on a somber note, reciting a poem called “The Dash” which focuses on the dash between the dates of birth and death that are listed on a tombstone.

Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, the current U.S. Ag secretary, issued a statement of condolence to the Dole family and he mentioned Dole’s sponsorship of the School Feeding Program that provides meals to children in low-income countries where food is scarce.

(Shenandoah) — A Shenandoah man was taken into custody on numerous charges Saturday night, after leading officers on a foot pursuit. The Shenandoah Police Department reports Officers attempted a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 59 and West Valley around 11:40 p.m., on a vehicle with an equipment violation. The driver – later identified as 27-year-old Joseph William Michael Haughton – drove the vehicle into a yard, before fleeing on foot.

After his capture and arrest, Haughton was charged with driving while suspended, interference with official acts, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also cited for operating a non-registered vehicle. His bond at the Page County Jail was set at slightly less than $2,100.

MARION COUNTY, Iowa – Authorities have identified 37-year-old Nathan Allen Sharpnack, of Winterset, as the victim in a fatal hunting incident that occurred in Marion County on Saturday.  According to authorities, Sharpnack was participating in a deer drive on the Whitebreast Arm of Lake Red Rock with a large group of hunters when he was fatally struck in the torso.

The investigation into the hunting related shooting is ongoing at this time.

An autopsy is pending on Sharpnack at the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny.

For the second year in a row we will be doing a radio luminary show in conjunction with the Anita Winter Walk from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on KJAN.

Tune in to hear from those who have helped battle cancer and have fought cancer here within the Cass County area. We will remember those we’ve lost and celebrate those who are fighting. Inspirational music will be part of the show.

MARION COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa DNR conservation officers responded to a fatal hunting incident on Saturday, December 4, 2021 around 2:45 pm near Lake Red Rock in Marion County.

The incident happened at the Red Rock Wildlife Management Area on the south of Lake Red Rock, north of Knoxville on 132nd Place. A hunter was fatally struck during a deer drive by a round believed to be fired from a member of a large hunting party.

The investigation into the hunting related shooting is on-going at this time. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is assisting on the scene.

Hunters are reminded of the following safety tips:

• Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
• Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
• Know your intended target and its surroundings.
• Do not touch the trigger of the gun until you’re ready to shoot.

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(Corning, Iowa) – Officials with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office have released a report on arrests and citations covering the period of Nov. 15 through Dec. 3.

• On Friday, Dec. 3rd, 33-year-old Corry Donald Johnston was arrested following a traffic stop. He was taken into custody for Driving While Barred and on three warrants for Failure to Appear. Johnston was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $2,600 bond.
• On Nov. 28th, 32-year-old Nathan Eugene Myers turned himself into the Sheriff’s Office. Myers was wanted on a warrant for Theft 5th Degree. He was released from custody after posting a $300.
• The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports 20-year-old Jadon Justus Loe was cited November 27th following a traffic stop, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Minor in Possession of Alcohol. He was released from the scene on the citation.
• On Nov. 25th, 19-year-old Isaiah James Lovell was arrested on warrants for Theft 1st Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree and Operation (of a vehicle) without Owners Consent.
• November 24th, Adams County Deputies arrested, during a traffic stop, 27-year-old Austin Wayne Hale. He was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Interlock Device, and cited for Failure to Maintain Control. Hale was transported to the Adams County Jail and held without bond until seen by a magistrate.
• 50-year-old Jesse Lee Simmons was arrested November 23rd in Adams County, for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Simmons was transported to the Adams County Jail where he was held on $1,000 bond.
• On the 15th of November, 25-year-old Matthew Christopher Avila turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Avila was wanted on an Adams County warrant for Operating While Intoxicated 3rd Offense. The warrant was issued following an incident that took place on September 18th. Avila posted the required bond and was released.

Des Moines, Iowa (KCCI)  — The Iowa Department of Public Health released new COVID-19 data Friday. IDPH reports 747 patients hospitalized with the virus, up from 721 at the last report on Monday and the highest total reported in 2021. Of those hospitalized with COVID-19, 73.3% are unvaccinated, while 83.3% of those listed in intensive care with COVID-19 are unvaccinated.

Positive tests are also on the rise. IDPH reports 9,706 new positive tests in the last seven days, up from 8,221 on Monday. The state’s 14-day positivity rate increased from 11.2% to 11.5%. The state now reports 20 long-term care facilities with virus outbreaks, up from 19 on Monday.

There have been 4,232,948 vaccine doses administered in Iowa, with 69.2% of those 18 and older fully vaccinated and 72.5% of those 12 and older with at least one dose.