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Glenwood man arrested for serious assault

News

April 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Police in Glenwood report the arrest today (Friday), of a Glenwood man. Authorities say 22-year-old Travis Barrett was arrested for serious Assault, and Interference with official acts. Barrett was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail, until seen by magistrate judge.

Cass County Supervisors award bridge replacement contract to A.M Cohron

News

April 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors held their regular weekly meeting, Friday (today), during which the Board awarded a bid for a bridge replacement project. 

(the Bridge is #208 on Indian Creek St., over a tributary to Indian Creek, from White Pole Road, north .4 miles on the west line of S5-T75-R37.)

That’s Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken, who said the project was let through the DOT on April 20th. There were three bids, the lowest of which ($621,942) came from A.M. Cohron, of Atlantic, and was within three percent of the Engineer’s estimate of $600,000. The other bids included: Gus Construction, Inc. (In Casey), $674,162; and Jenco Construction, Inc. (of Des Moines), $887,286).

In his report to the Board, Wolken said the Secondary Roads is still hauling contract rock in the county. There are about 140 miles worth of road to be covered this Spring. About 90-miles of Schildberg rock is hauled down, and they’re almost done applying that, and some other source of road rock.

Wolken said the Hunt Bridge had wood pilings and abutments that had deteriorated, and did not pass their rate capacity. A.M. Cohron handed the repairs and shoring-up of the deck and pilings. The work done will enable the load rating to be increased past the previous limit. The $60,000 cost of repairs was preferable he said, to a new $1-million bridge, and should be good for at least 20-to 25-years.

In other business, the Cass County Board of Supervisors approved the assignment of tax sales certificates in Section 7 of Grove Township (essentially an area adjacent to Frederickson Iron Recycling).

Backyard & Beyond 4-30-2021

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

April 30th, 2021 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen talks with Chris Parks the President of the Iowa Bluebird Conservationists.

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Heartbeat Today 4-30-2021

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 30th, 2021 by Jim Field

Jim Field talks about road safety with cars and farm machinery this planting season.

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Cardinals put Wainright on injured list, activate Bader

Sports

April 30th, 2021 by admin

ST. LOUIS, MO., April 29, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced following their game this afternoon that they have activated outfielder Harrison Bader (right elbow) from the 10-day Injured List and recalled right-handed pitcher Kodi Whitley from the team’s Alternate Training Site.

In addition, the team placed pitchers Adam Wainwright and Andrew Miller (right foot, toe blister) on the Injured List.

SHIRLEY RAYL, 82, Des Moines (& formerly of Bridgewater) – Svcs 5/3/2021

Obituaries

April 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

SHIRLEY RAYL, 82, Des Moines (& formerly of Bridgewater), died Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Bright Kavanagh House, in Des Moines.  Funeral services for SHIRLEY RAYL will be held 10-a.m. Monday, May 3rd, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

An open visitation with the family present, will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, on Sunday, May 2nd, from 3-until 5-p.m.; Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com

Burial is in the Fontanelle Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Shirley Rayl memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

SHIRLEY RAYL is survived by:

Her husband – Marion Evan.

Her daughter – Renae (Edward) Chesnut, of Johnston.

Her sons – Thomas (Jody) Rayl, of Mitchellville, and Steven (Dawn) Rayl, of Altoona.

Her sister – Chyleen (Paul) Pauesick, of Kansas City, MO.

5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, her in-laws, and other relatives.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report (4/30/21)

News

April 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County say a 16-year old male was arrested Wednesday afternoon at a residence in rural Carson, for allegedly assaulting a 17-year old male. The unidentified suspect faces charges that include Assault and Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree (for damage amounting to less than $300).

Separately, 38-year-old Cody Jay Koenig, of Honey Creek, was arrested Wednesday afternoon, after a Jeep he was driving was seen parked in the traveled portion of the road at Old Lincoln Highway and Leisure Avenue, near Honey Creek. Koenig was asleep behind the wheel. The report says he showed signs of impairment, and had a Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) of .306% (nearly 4 times the legal limit). Koenig was arrested for Driving While Barred/Habitual Offender, and OWI/3rd or subsequent offense. His total bond was set at $7,000.

Iowa COVID-19 update for 4/30/21: 396 additional cases; hospitalizations rising, however…positivity rate is down again

News

April 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines) – The Iowa Department of Public Health, on Friday (today), reported there were 396 additional positive COVID-19 cases, for a pandemic total of 394,397, and no additional deaths. Deaths attributed to COVID statewide, since the beginning of the pandemic amount to 5,931. Deaths at long-term care facilities in Iowa account for 2,314 of the total number of deaths statewide.

According to the state’s website, a total of 4,805,373 individuals received COVID-19 tests, and Iowa’s positivity rate declines to decline. Data show the 14-day average is 3.9%, and the 7-day average is 3.7%. Virus hospitalization data from the past 24-hours show: 191 hospitalized (7 more than before); 34 persons were admitted; 45 patients are in ICU, and 22 patients are on ventilators. In RMCC Region 4 (hospitals in western/southwest Iowa): 17 COVID patients are hospitalized; 11 are in an ICU; three people were admitted with symptoms of the virus, and there remain four people on a ventilator.

According to the Iowa DPH vaccination dashboard, 2,309,070 total COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Iowa. The dashboard reports that 952,859 individuals completed two-dose vaccinations and 88,603 individuals have completed single-dose vaccinations. The Iowa DPH reports 1,041,462 total completed vaccine series.

In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County; The # of new cases since yesterday {+} if any; and the total number of deaths in each county to date:

Cass, 1,452 cases; {+2}; 54 deaths
Adair, 980; {+0}; 32
Adams, 349 {+3}; 4
Audubon, 518 {+0}; 9
Guthrie, 1,280 {+0}; 29
Harrison County, 1,916; {+4}; 73
Madison County, 1,707; {+0; 19
Mills County, 1,772; {+0}; 21
Montgomery, 1,101;{+2}; 37
Pottawattamie County, 12,044; {+14}; 164
Shelby County, 1,355 {+0}; 37
Union County, 1,339; {+15}; 32

Cass County Sheriff’s report (4/30): 3 arrests

News

April 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests took place over the course of this past week. Two people were arrested Monday (4/26):

  • Troy Gene Mack, age 36, of Audubon, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for assault causing bodily injury.  Mack was transported to Cass County Jail and later released on his own recognizance.
  • and, Monty Wayne Casteel, of Atlantic, was arrested for violation of a no contact order.  Casteel was transported to Cass County Jail where he later plead not guilty and was released pending pretrial conference.

On April 25th, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 41-year-old Bridget Ann Clayton, of Anita,  on a charge of OWI 1st offense.  Clayton was transported to Cass County Jail and later released on her own recognizance.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 4/30/21

News, Podcasts

April 30th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The 8:06-a.m. broadcast News, with Ric Hanson.

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