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Pott. County Sheriff’s report (2/3/20)

News

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports 18-year old Wynter Grace Knight was arrested at around 8:40-p.m. Saturday, following a traffic stop. Authorities say Knight showed signs of being impaired by drugs, and was detained for further testing. She was subsequently arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 1st offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. An OWI/1st offense charge was pending.

At around 6:30-p.m. Saturday, 61-year old Stephen James Ronk was arrested following a traffic stop for speeding, in Pott. County. Ronk was charged with OWI/1st offense, and cited for speeding 70 in a 55 mph zone.

As previously reported, a pursuit Saturday afternoon in Pottawattamie County, ended with the arrest of a man wanted on a sex offender warrant out of Douglas County, Nebraska. 34-year old Nicholas Harms was taken into custody after a Pott. County Sheriff’s Deputy performed a PIT maneuver at the corner of Pioneer Trail and Traceview Loop. The pursuit began when Harms refused to pull over for a traffic violation. During the chase, speeds reached in excess of 100-miles per hour, with some speeds in the rural southeast Council Bluffs area he was finally stopped at, ranging up to 115-mph. No injuries were reported. Harms was being held Saturday in the Pottawattamie County jail. He faces eluding while exceeding the speed limit by 25 mph or more, and Possession of drug paraphernalia, in addition to being wanted on the NE warrant.

At around 11-p.m. Friday, 38-year old Alex Eugene Hargens was arrested following an investigation into a vehicle stopped in the traveled portion of the road at the Avoca City Park. Hargens was found to be impaired have had an open container of alcoholic beverage in his possession. There were also numerous prisoner transfers to the Pott. County Jail from other facilities, this past week. Among them was 37-year old Maurice Antonio Lyons, of Denison, who was picked up from Crawford County. Lyons was wanted on valid Pott. County warrants for Child Endangerment w/substantial risk, Domestic Abuse Assault w/a dangerous weapon/1st offense, False Imprisonment, and Obstruction of E-911 communications.

(9-a.m. News)

DORIS “Jeanie” MERTZ, 96, of Avoca (Celebration of Life 2/4/20)

Obituaries

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DORIS “Jeanie” MERTZ, 96, of Avoca, died Thursday, Jan. 30th, at Avoca Specialty Care. A Celebration of Life for DORIS MERTZ will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Feb. 4th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Avoca.

DORIS “Jeanie” MERTZ is survived by:

Her husband – LaVerne Mertz, of Avoca.

Her son – Ron (Michele) Beckler, of Santa Ana, CA.

Her daughter – Susan (Jerry) Pells, of LaSalle, CO.

6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

PHILIP WARD MADSON, 96, of Harlan (Svcs. 2/8/20)

Obituaries

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

PHILIP WARD MADSON, 96, of Harlan, died Sunday, Feb. 2nd, at the Peace Haven Retirement Home, in Walnut. Funeral services for PHILIP MADSON will be held 1:30-p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 7th, from 2-until 8-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m.

Burial is in the Cuppy’s Grove Cemetery in Harlan.

PHILIP MADSON is survived by:

His wife – Pearl Madson, of Harlan.

His sons – Philip (Conchi) Madson, of Cincinnati, OH., & Larry (Paulette) Madson, of Harlan.

His daughters – Ellen Madson, of Norman, OK; Gwenn (Traci) Williams, of Des Moines,

5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

EDNA LUCILLE PAULSEN, 98, of Harlan (Svcs. 2/8/20)

Obituaries

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

EDNA LUCILLE PAULSEN, 98, of Harlan, died Sunday, Feb. 2nd, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community, in Harlan. Funeral services for EDNA PAULSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, from 9:30-until 10:30-a.m.

Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery.

EDNA LUCILLE PAULSEN is survived by:

Her sons – Rev. Dr. Wayne (Julie) Paulsen, of Wichita, KS., & Rueben (JoAnn) Paulsen, of Overland Park, KS.

Her daughter – Mary Kay (Rev. Kjeld) Grarup, of Handbjerg, Denmark.

Her brother – Everett Nelson, of Audubon.

6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 2/3/20

News, Podcasts

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Dubuque considering splitting $1.8M dock cost with company

News

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) – Dubuque officials are considering sharing the cost of building a $1.8 million dock that would let river cruise ships stop to let passengers explore the city. A 20-year agreement between the city and Viking Cruises calls for them to split the cost of constructing the dock on the Mississippi River near Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark. Once Viking launches its Mississippi River cruises, the company would have exclusive rights to the dock for its boats. But other vessels would be able to use the dock when Viking boats are not. The dock would be removed from the water and stored in the winter.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 2/3/20

Podcasts, Sports

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Creston Police report (2/3/20)

News

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports four recent arrests. A little after 1-a.m. Sunday, 38-year old David Kopp, of Creston, was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was later released on a $300 bond. Saturday afternoon, 22-year old Kendrick Davis, of Creston, was arrested at the Greater Regional Health Center, for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. He was cited and released from the scene on a Promise to Appear in court. Friday night, 19-year old Seph Fox, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, for Theft in the 4th Degree. He was later released on $1,000 bond. And, a little after 1-a.m. Friday, 31-year old Scott Johnston, of Essex, was arrested in Creston for Driving While Suspended and Carrying Weapons (a Knife over 5 inches). He was released from the Union County Jail on a $1,300 bond.

Creston Police said also, officials with the Fareway Store in Creston reported Friday morning, that at around 3:30-p.m. Jan. 28th, an unknown male subject entered the store and took a bottle of liquor without paying for it. The loss was estimated at $40. A man living the 600 block of N. Elm Street in Creston, reported Friday morning, that sometime between 3:50 am – 7:10 am Friday, someone apparently attempted to steal his 1998 GMC Yukon, while it was parked in the alley behind his residence. The person or persons caused damage to the vehicles’ ignition system. The total amount of damage was estimated at $250.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 2/3/20

News, Podcasts

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Kansas City set to celebrate Super Bowl win with parade

Sports

February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs are celebrating their Super Bowl win with a parade. “The Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade” is set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Officials announced the celebration Sunday night, shortly after the Chiefs defeated San Francisco 31-20. The festivities will include a victory rally at Union Station about 1:30 p.m., shortly after the parade ends. Details about the parade already had been leaking out in advance, as the city put generators in place near the site of the rally and businesses in the area made plans to close or operate on a reduced schedule.