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Montgomery County Supervisors set to appoint Hamman as ME Investigator

News

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa)  The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday (Dec. 17), are expected to act on approving several matters:

  • The Board is expected to approve the final vouchers for the Boxelder and T Avenue box culverts that were constructed in the Fall/Winter of 2021, as part of the bundle project with Council Bluffs.
  • They will discuss, and possibly act on an ICAP (Iowa Communities Assurance Pool) renewal. Rick Taylor will facilitate the discussion, with action by the Board as necessary.
  • The Montgomery County Supervisors will discuss and possibly act on appointments to Township and Board Committees, with action as necessary.
  • And they are expected to act on the appointment of Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman, as Medical Examiner Investigator for a 2-year term, beginning January 1, 2025.

And, the Board will receive a presentation from the Monday Club. The meeting begins at 8:30-a.m.

View the proceedings here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85039693411

Meeting ID: 850 3969 3411

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Dial by your location   +1 312 626 6799 If you are calling in, Press *9 to raise your hand if you wish to speak.31

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Creston Police report a non-injury accident occurred Saturday afternoon

News

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – An accident in Creston Saturday afternoon was attributed to a vehicle traveling too fast for conditions. According to Creston Police, a 16-year-old male was driving a 2010 Chevy Silverado pickup truck southbound on Wyoming Avenue at around 12:25-p.m., when he couldn’t stop in-time, before striking a legally parked 2011 Sure utility trailer. The impact pushed the trailer up and over a curb and through the mud. There was freezing drizzle at the time, and the road surface was wet/icy, according to the report.

The driver was issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Control. Damage from the collision amounted to $2,000.

MARS Public Information Release Report-24C05031

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(Update) Rollover injury accident south of Atlantic, Friday

News

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – (In an update to our earlier post) – At least three people suffered what were described as minor injuries, during a single-vehicle rollover accident south of Atlantic, Friday afternoon. According to Cass County Deputy Kyle Quist, a 2011 Chevy Suburban driven by 25-year-old Brianna Olivia, of Red Oak, was traveling near the intersection of Keystone Road and 610th Street (Chestnut in Atlantic) at around 3:30-p.m., when the SUV went out of control while it was traversing a 90-degree curve.
The vehicle – carrying the driver, another adult and four children – entered a ditch and rolled over. Quist said the group was returning from Christmas shopping in Atlantic. A GPS unit led them in the wrong direction, which was a contributing factor in the accident.
The Atlantic Fire Department, Cass EMS, and the Cass County Secondary Roads Department Assisted the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at the scene.

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Gov. Reynolds Announces Disaster Proclamation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in O’Brien County

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES—Gov. Kim Reynolds today (Saturday) authorized a disaster proclamation for O’Brien County, Iowa effective immediately through January 15, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial layer chickens.
This proclamation allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and other agencies to assist with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection, containment, disposal, and disinfection. The proclamation also waives regulatory provisions related to commercial vehicles responding to affected sites.
The recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern, and it remains safe to eat poultry products. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately.

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1 dead 1 injured in a Jasper County crash, Saturday

News

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Newton, Iowa) – One person died and another was injured following a head-on collision Saturday afternoon in Jasper County. The Iowa State Patrol says a 2024 International truck was traveling south on County Highway T-22 at around 4:27-p.m., when the right side tires of the vehicle went off the edge of the road.. The driver over-corrected, causing the truck to veer to the left and cross the center line of the road into the northbound lane. The driver of a 2021 Chevy pickup truck traveling in that lane took evasive action, but the vehicles collided head-on.
Both vehicles entered a ditch following the crash. A passenger in the pickup, 51-year-old Jill Christine Vandyke, of Lynville, died at the scene. The driver, 56-year-old Gerry Lee Vandyke, also from Lynville, was injured, and transported to a hospital in Des Moines. Both victims were wearing their seat belts.
The driver of the International truck, 39-year-old Leticia Penate De Rodriguez, of Des Moines, was not injured in the crash. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by multiple agencies.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area; Sunday, 12/15/24

Weather

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11-A.M.**Areas of dense freezing fog can be expected before 9-a.m., w/dense fog between 9am and noon. Gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday: Sunny & windy, with a high near 46. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 35. The Low was 32. We received .04″ precipitation at KJAN. Last year on this day (12/15), the High in Atlantic was 49 & the Low was 28. The Record High on this date was 72 in 2021, & the Record Low was -19, in 1901. Sunrise: 7:39; Sunset: 4:51

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Griswold School Board meeting set for Monday (12/16)

News

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold Community School District’s Board of Education will meet 5:30-p.m. Monday, Dec. 16th, in the Conference Room. Old Business for the retiring Board includes an update on the Concession Stand, and a presentation on, and approval of, a Website Hosting Contract.
Under the category of “Unfinished Business,” the Board will act on accepting the FY24 Audit Report, the Closing of the FY 24 Financial Books, and consider approving Activity Fund Transfers.
The New Board Meeting will then be Called to Order, with the election of the Board President and Vice-President for the 2024-25 School Year, followed by setting the dates and times for the monthly Board meetings.
New Business, prior to adjourning, includes:
• Consider Approval Of Letter Of Agreement For High School Gym Floor- Replacement Design Services
• Set Public Hearing Date And Time For High School Gym Floor Replacement Project
• Consider Approval Of Tiger Time Release Adjustment
• Consider Approval Of Early Graduation List
• Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 202.2, 202.3, 202.4, 202.5, 203, 204, 205, 213, 213.1

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Red Oak Police make an OWI arrest Sunday morning

News

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report the arrest at around 2:48-a.m. today (Sunday), of 48-year-old Dustin James Sell. He was taken into custody on a charge of OWI/1st offense- Driving Under the Influence (A Serious Misdemeanor). Bond was set at $1,000.

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Brown commits to U-of-I

Sports

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Hank Brown, who spent two years at Auburn before entering the transfer portal, has committed to the University of Iowa, first reported by On3.com. Brown shared the news on his Instagram page.
Brown started two games in 2024 for the Tigers, ending the season with 403 passing yards, six passing touchdowns and three interceptions. Brown redshirted in 2023, and has three years of eligibility remaining.
Hawkeye quarterbacks Cade McNamara, Marco Lainez and James Resar have already entered the transfer portal this month.

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STEVEN MILLER, 69, of Orient (Svcs. 12/19/24)

Obituaries

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

STEVEN MILLER, 69, of Orient, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home. Funeral services for STEVEN MILLER will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.
Burial is in the Greenfield Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial.
Memorials may be directed to the family to be determined at a later date.

STEVEN MILLER is survived by:

His wife – Ruby Miller of Orient.

His daughters – Stephanie (Tim) Miller, of Greenfield, and Sasha (Tyler) Miller, of Fontanelle.

His brothers – Mark Miller, Jon (Donna) Miller, and Joel Miller, all of Nevinville; and Max (Maria) Miller, of Woodbridge, VA.

His sisters – Lori (Chuck) Breitenbucher, of Cave Creek, AZ, and Nancy Miller, of Nevinville.

4 grandchildren; In-laws, other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

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