KJAN News can be heard at five minutes after every hour right after Fox News 24 hours a day!
Keep up-to-date with Fox News Radio, Radio Iowa, Brownfield & the Iowa Agribusiness Networks!
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 55-year-old woman has been ordered to pay back more than $32,000 she stole from her employer in Mason City. Cerro Gordo County District Court records say 55-year-old Melissa Gott, of Mason City, was sentenced last week to three to five years of probation and told to pay restitution to Yesway. She’d pleaded guilty to theft.
Gott must undergo a mental health and gambling evaluation and complete all recommended treatment as part of her probation. Authorities say she stole the money from a Yesway store’s bank deposits between Jan. 3 and Jan. 14.
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A trial is expected to begin Monday of a man accused of stabbing to death a Mason City resident. Cerro Gordo County District Court records say 21-year-old Braedon Bowers has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder. Authorities say he stabbed 23-year-old Wraymond Todd on May 30, 2017, in Mason City. Todd died June 4. Bowers also lives in Mason City.
One person suffered possible/unknown injuries during a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, in Creston. Authorities say when officers arrived at around 3:45-p.m., they saw a 2002 Chevy K2500 pickup had struck a utility pole on Highway 34/Taylor Street. An investigation determined the pickup, driven by 28-year old Alex Richard Cunningham, of Creston, was westbound on Highway 34, when it crossed the centerline and hit the pole. Cunningham was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, by EMS ambulance.
When an officer went to the Emergency Room to speak with Cunningham, he acquired implied consent. Cunningham said he had not been drinking, but the officer noticed the man had blood-shot, watery eyes, and a slow, slurred speech. Various tests for alcohol intoxication levels were taken, including a urine sample. The sample will be sent to the DCI Crime lab for testing before any citation, if any, is issued. Damage from the collision amounted to $10,000.
Police in Creston say six people were arrested on separate charges over the past few days. Sunday night, 32-year old Brandon Clayton, of Creston, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and Public Intoxication in the 3rd Degree. Clayton was being held in the Union County Jail on a $4,000 bond. And, 29-year old Steven Behlers, of Creston, was arrested Sunday evening, for Criminal Trespass. His bond was set at $300. Sunday afternoon, 24-year old Anastasia Imsland, of Gravity, was arrested in Creston for Driving While Suspended. She was later released on a $300 bond.
At around 6-a.m. Saturday, 30-year old Lansey Cheramie, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. He was released on a $300 bond. Saturday night, 52-year old Douglas Ringgenberg, of Osceola, was arrested in Creston for 5th Degree Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication, and Interference with Official Acts. He was later released on $1,200 bond. And, Friday morning, 24-year old Zachariah Benn, of Creston, was arrested by Creston Police, for Driving While Barred. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.
And, a man residing in the 100 block of N. Sycamore Street, in Creston, reported Friday that sometime during the previous night, someone entered his vehicle and stole a backpack containing numerous items, including fishing gear, an emergency tool kit, personal water filter, hydration pack, disaster preparation kit, a multi-purpose knife, and all purpose knife, and a double mag bag. The loss was estimated at $1,005.
The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (5.6MB)
Subscribe: RSS
The CAM, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, and Griswold School Boards will all hold their regular monthly meetings this evening.The Griswold School Board meeting takes place at 5:30-p.m. in the Central Office at the Middle School/High School Building. On their agenda is an update on construction activities from KPE Architects/Estes Construction, discussion and possible action on the sale of Elementary Facilities, the second reading of Board Policies, and a School Culture update. The Griswold School Board will also act on approving construction change orders, and some administrative matters.
The Exira-EHK Board meeting begins at 6-p.m. in the Conference Room at the Elk Horn Building. On their agenda is: an update and discussion on construction projects; the Appointment of – Tami Jacobsen as Board Secretary, and Marie Larson – Treasurer/SBO; discussion and possible action on: approving the FFA National Convention, Business Personnel sharing and Technology sharing agreements with Tri-Center, approval of Personnel hires, transfers and/or resignations., and, approval of certain Board Policies.
The CAM School Board will meet 6:30-p.m. in the CAM High School Media Center. On their agenda is discussion and possible action on: Handbook changes for 2018-19 student handbooks; Approving a list of fundraisers for the 2018-19 School Year; Approval of an agreement for 2018-19 trainer services; approval of the Middle School/High School Homecoming Run, and other administrative matters, including resignations, contracts and Football/Cross Country Volunteers.
And, the Audubon School Board will meet at 7-p.m. in their Boardroom at the High School, and act on readings of various policies, including: Assistance Animals; Instruction at Post Secondary Institution; Purchasing bidding; Suspension and Debarment of Vendors; Public Participation in Board meetings, and a Public Comment Policy. They will also act on approving Iowa Learning Online for Spanish, Student Handbooks, and possibly take action on Early Retirement. Other discussion will center on the upcoming Sept. 11th PPEL vote, and an update on Summer projects.
The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors will meet 5:15-p.m. today (Monday), at City Hall. During their regular monthly meeting, the Board will hear updates from Parks & Rec Director Seth Staashelm, with regard to: the Schildberg Park Development Project; Nishna Park; Sunnyside Park entrance sign; an East Ridge Park washout; Eagle Scout Boat Ramp Project, and a Campground update.
The Board will act on approval of improvements to the West Playground, and will receive reports on the Oct. 6th Healthiest Walk at Schildberg Park, as well as Upcoming Fall Programs.
Omaha Public Power District reports that nearly 11,000 customers were without power in the Omaha area. A flood warning was issued for both sides of the Missouri River south from Nebraska City.
(Radio Iowa) — Iowa farmers can expect more details on the federal government’s $12 billion trade relief package by the end of the month. That’s the word from USDA Trade Under Secretary Ted McKinney, who says farmers will need to sign up for the program and compensation will be based on 2018 yield data. “We hope and are intending to make that easy, so they can go online and get the form,” McKinney said. “A lot of it is already stored at the Farm Service Agency location. We’re going to encourage them to get that in very quickly.”
McKinney said while most farmers would prefer markets, relief from retaliatory tariffs is necessary as they continue to face a down farm economy. “The mitigation strategy isn’t something anybody wanted, but when other countries didn’t like our desire to straighten out and fix these inadequacies that get at free, fair, and reciprocal trade, we undertook the program with a lot of support,” McKinney said. ‘
According to McKinney, farmers should be able to apply for the program beginning around September 4. He made his comments in a meeting with reporters at the Indiana State Fair. (NOTE: Indiana *is* correct)
(Radio Iowa) — The funeral for former Iowa Congressman Leonard Boswell will be held Saturday on the Graceland University Campus in Lamoni. Boswell, a Vietnam veteran who farmed in Davis County after retiring from the military, was a state senator, the Democratic Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor in 1994 and for 16 years he represented Iowa in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Boswell family has established a scholarship fund at Graceland University in the congressman’s honor “for young people interested in studying agriculture.”
Boswell’s funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Shaw Center of the Graceland University campus. A graveside service, along with full military honors, will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Lamoni. Following the burial, the Boswell family has announced it will host a party at the family farm — “complete with food, drinks and fireworks” — to celebrate the congressman’s life.
Former Congressman Leonard Boswell (D-IA)
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
RSS