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NVT-sponsored Kids Bike Ride set for Aug. 10th

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Atlantic Parks & Recreation Department and Cass County Conservation Board report Nishna Valley Trails is holding a Kids Bike Ride this Saturday, August 10th, at the Schildberg Recreation Area’s West Parking lot. The event begins at 10:30-a.m.  Check in and start the ride at the West Parking lot of the Schildberg Rec. Area. Three age groups, ride length according to age. FREE, and all ages welcome. Co-sponsored by Atlantic Parks and Recreation, Cass County Conservation, Fareway, and West Side Diner in Atlantic.

If you have any questions, call Lora at 712-769-2372. After the ride check out Atlanticfest going on downtown!

Creston Police report (8/6) – 3 arrests

News

August 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Three people were arrested on separate charges, Monday, in Creston. Authorities say 28-year old Ahdri Evans, of Creston, was arrested at her residence on the charge of Child Endangerment. She was released from the Adams County Jail on a S2000 bond. 55-year old Thomas M. McKinley, of Lafayette, IN, was arrested in Creston for Public Intoxication and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st offense. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $1,300 bond. And, 30-year old Chelsey Kile, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Barred. She was later released from the Adams County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 8/6/19

News, Podcasts

August 6th, 2019 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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Patrol IDs 4-year-old accidentally run over by grandmother

News

August 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

WAVERLY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a 4-year-old girl who was accidentally run over and killed in a driveway by her maternal grandmother in northeast Iowa. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that the Iowa State Patrol identified the girl Monday as Lola Ann Keith. The patrol says 67-year-old Kathryn Krukow was moving a pickup truck forward at her Waverly home on July 30 when it ran over the little girl. Krukow told officials she didn’t see Lola and didn’t know she’d fallen beneath the truck.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6th

Trading Post

August 6th, 2019 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Motorcycle jack—$75.  Holly 600cfm carburetor and Holly Street Dominater intake manifold, for a 350 small block Chevrolet, $125 for the carburetor and $175 for the manifold.  Stock exhaust pipes for a 1998 Honda Aero Shadow 1100 cc motorcycle—$75.  Call 712-249-1000.

FOR SALE: Snapper hi-vac push mower with bagger, Briggs & Stratton motor, $25.00 or best offer.  (712) 249-5290.

WANTED: Splicer 5 speed rear end transmission for John Deere STX38 riding mower. 712-254-0414.

FOR SALE:  Good used Craftsman garage door opener, 1/2 horsepower, chain-driven, all hardware included.  Asking $100.  Call 243-4308.

FOR SALE:  a 3-in-1 Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmet, size is medium, $125.  Also, several back-to-school items including backpacks, gym bags and drawstring bags.  Asking $2 or less for each.  Call 712-249-7733.

FREE: An electric lift chair free if you come pick it up. Works and is in good shape. Call 712-243-3806 in Atlantic.

Man convicted of killing woman dies in Anamosa prison

News

August 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

ANAMOSA, Iowa (AP) — A man convicted of killing a Grimes woman more than 20 years ago has died in prison. The Iowa Corrections Department says 51-year-old Roger Sellers was pronounced dead Sunday morning in a hospice room at Anamosa State Penitentiary. He’d been housed there because of chronic illness. He was serving a life sentence. Sellers shot to death 24-year-old Gina Ginn on Jan. 14, 1997. Ginn’s boyfriend was Sellers’ brother.

Four dozen Iowa communities host National Night Out events tonight

News

August 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — From ice cream socials to picnics, some four-dozen Iowa cities are taking part in this year’s National Night Out, which in most communities is tonight (Tuesday). Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Timmons says Webster City is hosting their events this evening. “This event is a community policing project,” Sheriff Timmons says. “In today’s world, everybody thinks the police are out to get ’em. No, we’re not. We’re there to help you. We have a job to do and we try to do it the best that we can. This way, you guys can come out and see who we are.”

Night Out events have been held for more than 30 years as a way for law enforcement and communities to work together. “We have handouts for the kids, handouts for the adults, a light meal, I’ve got a fellow coming from Stanhope to have music,” Timmons says. “The fire department will be set up showing their stuff. The ambulance will be there. We’ll have all of our gear and the squad cars. We’re working with the National Guard to have a climbing wall. We have all sorts of good things planned.”

To find communities in Iowa where National Night Out events are taking place, visit: www.natw.org. The list (locally) includes: Bridgewater, Carter Lake, Council Bluffs, Harlan, and Red Oak.

Skyscan Forecast – Tuesday, August 6th, 2019

Weather

August 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High 83.NW @ 10-15.

Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 62. Winds light & variable.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms. High 83. S @ 10-15.

Thursday: P/Cldy. High 81.

Friday: P/Cldy. High 85.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 87. Our Low this morning 65. Last year on this date our High was 88 and the Low was 67. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 105 in 1930. The Record Low was 46 in 1974 & 1997.

WAYNE KIRCHHOFF, 84, of Atlantic (Svcs. 8/9/19)

Obituaries

August 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

WAYNE KIRCHHOFF, 84, of Atlantic, died Monday, August 5th, at Atlantic Specialty Care. Funeral services for WAYNE KIRCHHOFF will be held Friday, Aug. 9th at 10:00am at the First Assembly of God Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, August 8th from 6-until 8-p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial is in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the First Assembly of God Church in Atlantic, or the United Congregational Methodist Church, in Lewis.

WAYNE KIRCHHOFF is survived by:

Brother: Delbert Kirchhoff of Atlantic.

Sister-in-law: Mary Ann Kirchhoff of Griswold.

Many Nieces and Nephews.

NANCY KESSLER, 66, of Audubon (Svcs. 8/10/19)

Obituaries

August 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

NANCY KESSLER, 66, of Audubon, died July 30th, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for NANCY KESSLER will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Audubon, with Kessler Funeral Home of Audubon in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family visitation begins 5-p.m. Friday, Aug. 9th.

Burial is in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

NANCY KESSLER is survived by:

Her brother – Mark (Angela) Kessler, of Audubon.

Other relatives and friends.