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2 people rescued after raft overturns in downtown Des Moines

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say two people were rescued after their inflatable raft overturned on a river in downtown Des Moines. Des Moines Fire Department spokesman Chris Clement says raft was upended Monday night as it went over a low-head dam on the Des Moines River near the Scott Avenue Bridge.

Crews dropped rescue ropes for the man and woman. The two to the ropes and struggled to keep their heads above the onrushing water despite wearing life jackets. Police say rescuers shouted instructions and encouragement as they pulled mightily to maneuver the pair onto a concrete structure and safety.

The two were taken to a hospital and soon released. Authorities have not released the pair’s names.

(UPDATE 9:49-a.m.) Farmer dies after tractor runs off riverbank into river in Harrison County

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

MONDAMIN, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Harrison County have recovered the body of a farmer who died after his tractor flipped over atop him when it ran off a riverbank edge into the Missouri River. The tractor was spotted by people searching for the man Tuesday evening a little more than 2 miles northwest of Mondamin. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 82-year-old Malvern Wallis, who lived in Mondamin. He had been working along the riverbank since 8 a.m., getting the land ready for cattle. It’s unclear when the accident occurred.

Pott. County Sheriff’s report (7/31)

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports 27-year old Mauricio Anaya, of Bellevue, NE, was arrested at the Pott. County Courthouse, Tuesday morning. Anaya was wanted on a Pott. County warrant for violation of probation. He was booked into the Pott. County Jail. And, 28-year old Dylan Dijon Carter, of Council Bluffs, presented with a warrant at the Pottawattamie County Jail for violation of probation. He was being held on $6,000 bond associated with two Theft charges. 27-year old Alyssa Mae Jaraz, of Red Oak, was transported from Montgomery County to the Pott. County Jail, where she was wanted on a warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault. She was being held without bond.

There was also four prisoners being held at other correctional facilities, who were transported to the Pott. County Jail to address various warrants. They include:

  • 44-year old Kerri C. Swanson, for Violation of Probation
  • 54-year old Steven Elliot Allis, for Credit Card Fraud (Under $1,500)
  • 26-year old Dakota Shawn McDonald, for Violation of Probation.
  • 51-year old Johnny Joe Tangeman, for Violation of Probation & Violation of a No Contact Order.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/31/19

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Atlantic Parks and Rec Playground build slightly delayed

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Due to the rain and lightning this morning, the Schildberg Recreation Area Playground build has been pushed-back a few hours today (Wednesday). Parks and Rec Director Bryant Rasmussen said you’re welcome to come out for lunch and then work a few hours this afternoon to help assemble the playground equipment, after the storms are expected to have passed.

Authorities say person died after being run over by pickup

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

WAVERLY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a person who fell under a pickup truck was run over and killed in northeast Iowa. First responders were called to the scene north of Waverly about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday. They were told the pickup driver had driven it forward before learning that the person had fallen beneath it. The Iowa State Patrol hasn’t released the names of those involved.
The investigation is continuing.

Heartbeat Today 7-31-2019

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July 31st, 2019 by admin

Jim Field visits with Sara Slater of Audubon County Tourism about the Community Visioning idea unveiling during Operation T-Bone this weekend.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/31/19

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Judge to announce verdict in Sioux City slayings

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A judge intends to announce his verdict Thursday in the slaying of two people in Sioux City. Woodbury County District Court records say the verdict will be handed down to 19-year-old Tran Walker, whose non-jury trial ended in May. He’s accused of killing 17-year-old Paiten Sullivan and 18-year-old Felipe Negron Jr. Police say Walker was in a car with the other two on Jan. 28 last year when he stabbed Sullivan and then Negron when he tried to intervene.

A friend of Walker testified that the defendant said he had wanted to talk to the girl about their breakup and that he needed closure. Sullivan’s stepmother, Stevie Sullivan, testified that Walker and Sullivan broke up because he didn’t want her to finish school.

3 arrested in Creston

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July 31st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports 24-year old Tyler White, of Creston, was arrested at around 1:30 this (Wednesday) morning. White was taken into custody at the Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) on a charge of Theft in the 2nd Degree. His bond was set at $5,000. Two people were arrested on separate charges Tuesday, in Creston: 28-year old Dillon Savage, of Lorimor, was arrested on a Dept. of Corrections warrant for Violation of Parole. Savage was being held without bond in the Union County Jail; and, 19-year old Joel Blazek, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County LEC on a Union County warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree. He was later released on $300 bond.