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3 arrested in Oakland Tuesday night

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June 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports three people were arrested in Oakland, Tuesday night. At around 9:15-p.m., a Deputy responded to a call about an Assault at a residence in the 100 block of N. Kearney Street. The victim, a 70-year old male, refused medical care. Taken into custody for Assault causing bodily injury without intent, and Public Intoxication, was 23-year old Daniel Scott Rouch, III of Oakland. His bond was set at $1,300.

At around 10:10-p.m., a Pott. County Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Brown Street in Oakland, in reference to a domestic assault. After speaking with the female victim, 21-year old Hailey Nicole Carson, of Council Bluffs she, along with 20-year old Shane Elam Rouse, II, of Bellevue, NE., were arrested. Carson was charged with Supplying Alcohol to a person under legal age. Her bond was set at $1,000. Rouse was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault causing bodily injury/1st offense, Public Intoxication, and Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $300.

Just before 4-p.m., Tuesday, a Pott. County Deputy was called to a residence in the 500 block of Antique City Drive in Walnut, for a reported domestic situation. When he arrived, two State Troopers were already on the scene. One of the Troopers had arrested 53-year old Kivin Peck, of Walnut, for Domestic Abuse Assault causing bodily injury/1st offense. He was transported to the Pott. County Jail. At around 4-p.m. Tuesday, 26-year old Sarael Dont’e Duncan, of Council Bluffs, turned himself-in to the Pott. County Sheriff’s Office. After a warrant for Violation of Parole was confirmed, Duncan was turned over to Corrections Staff.

And, an inmate at the jail, 37-year old Nathan Duane Blue, of Council Bluffs, was served with a warrant Tuesday, for Kidnapping in the 2nd degree/armed with a dangerous weapon, Domestic Abuse Assault/strangulation/bodily injury, Harassment in the 1st degree/threatening by forcible felony, and Domestic Abuse Assault causing bodily injury.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 6/26/19

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June 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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LIAM JAMES GOEHRING, infant, of Atlantic (Memorial Svcs. 6/29/19)

Obituaries

June 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

LIAM JAMES GOEHRING, the infant son of Ian and Lydia Goehring, of Atlantic, died Sunday, June 23rd. A Memorial visitation for LIAM GOEHRING will be held from 10-a.m. until Noon, Saturday, June 29th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Memorials may be directed to Faith’s Friends (www.meetfaithsfriends.org).

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Cedar Rapids spending $1 to buy most of lake for project

News

June 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The Cedar Rapids City Council has agreed to buy most of Cedar Lake as part of a massive redevelopment project. The price from owner Alliant Energy? Just $1, which the council voted Monday to pay. The city has been leasing the lake since 1982. It sits in the middle of Cedar Rapids, just east of the Cedar River.

Mike McGrath is board president of ConnectCR, which has been raising money for the revitalization of Cedar Lake and the creation of a pedestrian/trail bridge south of downtown. He says city ownership of the lake qualifies his organization to apply for grants to help with funding. The improvements include kayak launches, fishing jetties and platforms.

Station KCRG reports that city officials say plans are to complete the project within five years after all $20 million is raised.

Medical expert talks about possibility of heat stroke

News, Weather

June 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The weather forecast for the coming days in Iowa is calling for both the temperature and the humidity levels to go higher, and health officials caution people to be prepared for the heat. Floyd Valley Healthcare Emergency Room Manager, Mary Jo Clark, says people may be more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke since our bodies have not yet adjusted to the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity levels. She says there are several signs that a person is suffering heat stroke. “They start to get kind of confused, their speech may be a little slurred.Their skin is no longer sweating, it is now dry because the body said ‘nope we are going to stop trying to sweat and keep the moisture inside.’ They’ll get nauseated and they’ll start to vomit,” Clark says.

Clark says in order to beat the heat, and avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke, you will need to consume a lot of fluids.  “The recommendation really is water,” Clark says.”And the sports drinks are very good because they do replace your electrolytes. The problem is that some of them are very high in sugar content — which then makes you more thirsty and it makes you drink.” There are two beverages to avoid. “Definitely avoid caffeine and alcohol. Those are what we call diuretics. Those are going to pull the fluids out of your body,” according to Clark.

The nursing supervisor in Le Mars says to take frequent breaks and to try to stay out of the direct sunlight during the peak afternoon hours. She says the type of clothing you wear can also help prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke. She says a nice wide-brimmed hat that will block the sun is recommended along with long sleeves with lightweight material in light colors.

The forecast is calling for temperatures to reach the 90’s, and heat index to be in the triple-digits by the weekend.

Heartbeat Today 6-26-2019

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 26th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Tonya Waters of Massena about Muscular Dystrophy.  Tonya and her husband, Jon, are the parents of two young boys with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 6/26/19

Podcasts, Sports

June 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for some western IA counties is cancelled

Weather

June 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch that was in effect until 10-a.m. for Fremont, Harrison, Mills & Pottawattamie Counties….has been cancelled.

Creston Police report, 6/26/19

News

June 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports two arrests took place, Tuesday. 34-year old Tashina Martwick, of Redding, was arrested in Creston on a Union County warrant for Failure to Appear on Child Support matters. Martwick was later released on a $250 bond. And, 54-year old Craig Hauser, of Creston, was arrested Tuesday for Public Intoxication/3rd or subsequent offense. His bond was set at $2,000.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 6/26/19

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June 26th, 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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