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Creston man injured in Monday morning collision

News

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A collision this (Monday) morning between a pickup truck and an SUV in Union County resulted in suspected serious/incapacitating injuries to the SUV driver. The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports the accident happened in dense fog at around 6:25-a.m. on Highway 25. Authorities say a 2013 Dodge Journey SUV driven by 25-year old Caleb James Reed, of Creston, was traveling north on Highway 25 with the flow of traffic, which had slowed down due to the foggy conditions.

His SUV was struck from behind by a 2013 Ford F-250 pickup, driven by 25-year old Alfredo Vargas-Renteria, of Denison. Authorities say Renteria, who was traveling too fast for conditions, didn’t realize Reed had slowed down. Reed was hurt, but not transported to the hospital. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts. Damage from the collision amounted to $10,000. There were no citations issued.

Omaha’s Eppley Airfield could get $500M rebuild

News

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha Airport Authority is preparing to move forward with a $500 million reconstruction of Eppley Airfield. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the project to rebuild the terminal within five years would overhaul its concourse, airline gates, security checkpoints, ticket counters and baggage claim. The Airport Authority is working with contractors to create a preliminary design for the terminal by this fall.

The plans come as Eppley Airfield sees steady passenger growth and airline investments. Airlines scheduled a record of more than 6 million seats to fly through Eppley last year. They’ve also doubled the number of nonstop flights from the airport since 2013. Officials are planning to issue long-term revenue bonds to fund the reconstruction. The bonds will be paid back through the airport’s revenue and a federal passenger facility fee.

Carson man arrested on child sex abuse warrants

News

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A man being held in the Lancaster County, NE., jail, was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail last Thursday, to answer to sex abuse charges. 22-year old Dylan Larence Sanders, of Carson (IA) was wanted for Sex Abuse in the 2nd degree/forcible rape – child under 12/1st offense, and two counts of Sex Abuse in the 3rd degree/forcible rape – child/victim age 12 or 13/1st offense. Sanders was being held in the Pott. County Jail on a total of $35,000 bond.

An Ames woman was transported from the Story County Jail to Pott. County, Thursday. 38-year old Adonis Angel Devora was wanted on warrants for Child Endangerment/Abandonment, and Theft in the 4th degree. Her bond was set at $3,000. A reported domestic disturbance in rural Treynor resulted in the arrest, Thursday morning, of 19-year old Dylan James Pirruccello. He was taken into custody for Domestic Abuse Assault.

A Council Bluffs man wanted by authorities in Douglas County, NE. for being a Fugitive From Justice, was served with a warrant Thursday, at the Pott. County Jail. 44-year old Jackie Lavictor Major was being held in the Jail on the warrant, and on a warrant for Violation of a Protective Order. His bond was set at $300. Thursday afternoon, 32-year old Dale Steven Harvey, of Council Bluffs, was arrested after authorities received a report of a man who appeared to be intoxicated and laying in the back yard of a residence on Attica Lane. Harvey was charged with Public Intoxication and booked into the Pott. County Jail. Deputies were assisted at the scene by deputies with the Mills County Sheriff’s Office.

Saturday night, 27-year old Samantha Jo Teegarden was arrested for OWI/1st offense, following a traffic stop. 22-year old Jordyn Lynn Winget was arrested Sunday morning in Pott. County, following an investigation into a personal injury accident in the 18,000 block of 400th Street, near Oakland. Winget was also charged with OWI/1st offense. Sunday night, 27-year old Stephanie Elaine Manzer, of Omaha, was arrested in Carson, on a Nebraska warrant for being a Fugitive From Justice. And, 53-year old Christina Sue Karloff was served with a warrant for Assault without intent Causing bodily injury. The warrant was presented to her at the Pott. County Jail.

Cass County Supervisors to act on vacating of Cass Township Road

News

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting 9-a.m. Tuesday, in Atlantic. During the session in their Boardroom at the Courthouse, the Board will act on a Resolution vacating a portion of an untraveled country road (part of Indian Creek in Section 5 of Cass Township). The traveled roadway is now 33-feet west. The Board will also act on approving an employment agreement with Cass County Engineer Charles Bechtold, for Fiscal Year 2020, and approve the final payment of the CABEDA (Cass-Audubon Border Economic Development Agreement)/Valley Business Park loans.

In addition to regular reports from County Department Heads, the Board will hear a report from Kenner Baxter, Cass County Tourism representative and appointee to Western Iowa Tourism Council/Region 1.

IKM-Manning wins home girls golf invite

Sports

May 13th, 2019 by admin

The IKM-Manning girls golf team won their home invitational on Saturday at the Manning and Manilla Golf Course. The Wolves shot a 395 team total to grab the win. Boyer Valley was Runner-Up with a 405.

The Individual Medalist was Lexi Miller of Boyer Valley who shot a 96. Bre Muhlbauer of IKM-Manning was Runner-Up also with a 96.

Team Scores

  1. IKM-Manning 395
  2. Boyer Valley 405
  3. Audubon 413
  4. Denison 438
  5. Harlan 440
  6. Coon Rapids-Bayard 485
  7. Panorama 493

Individual Scores

  1. Lexi Miller, Boyer Valley 96
  2. Bre Muhlbauer, IKM-Manning 96
  3. Jasmine Turner, Audubon 97
  4. Abbie Miller, Boyer Valley 97
  5. Hanna Mullen, IKM-Manning 99

Full results here: IKMManningGirlsInvite2019

OSHA proposes nearly $185K in penalties against post office

News

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Federal safety officials have proposed nearly $185,000 in penalties against the U.S. Postal Service, alleging exits were blocked at the Ankeny post office. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the office was inspected after the National Association of Letter Carriers union complained. OSHA cited the Postal Service because exit routes had been blocked by hampers, tubs and packages. The service also was cited for failing to train employees for emergencies.

The service can either comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 5/13/19

News, Podcasts

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN, 57, of Harlan (Svcs. 5/16/19)

Obituaries

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN, 57, of Harlan, died Sunday, May 12th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community, in Harlan. Funeral services for MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN will be held 2:30-p.m. Thursday, May 16th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 5-until 8-p.m. Wednesday, May 15th.

MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN is survived by:

His wife – June [Baxter] Christensen, of Harlan.

His daughters – Melissa (Francis) Raymond, of Harlan; Holly Christensen-Brockman, of Bellevue, NE., and Christina Christensen, of Avoca.

His brother – Scott Christensen, of Denison.

and 6 grandchildren.

LaVINA SCHWARTE BLUM, 101, formerly of Earling (Svcs 05/17/2019)

Obituaries

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

LaVINA SCHWARTE BLUM, 101, of Dunlap (formerly of Earling), died Saturday, May 11th, at Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap. Mass of Christian Burial for LaVINA BLUM will be held on Friday, May 17th at 11:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17th from 9:00am-11:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.

LaVINA SCHWARTE BLUM is survived by:

Daughter: Alice (Ron) Reiser of Carroll.

Sons: Jerry (Starr) Schwarte of Denison. Ken (Rose) Schwarte of Branson, MO.

Daughters: Sally (Jeff) Lass of Pilot Mound, IA. Connie (Rodney) Summerfield of Dunlap.

Daughters-in-law: Beck Schwarte of Denison. Carol Schwarte of Littleton, CO.

Sisters-in-law: Estelle Leinen of Dow City. Joan Leinen of Earling. Carol Leinen of Harlan.

Many Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great-Great-Grandchildren

3 Great-Great-Great-Grandchildren

JANICE NAMANNY, 83, of Lewis (& formerly of Atlantic) – Svcs. 5/18/19

Obituaries

May 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

JANICE NAMANNY, 83, of Lewis (& formerly of Atlantic), died Nov. 20, 2018, at her home in Lewis. Due to the predicted forecast a Celebration of Life Service for JANICE NAMANNY will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, May 18th at the Brayton Town Hall instead of in the Oakfield Cemetery. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Immediately following the service, a luncheon and visitation with the family will be held at the Brayton Town Hall.

Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

JANICE NAMANNY is survived by:

Her husband – Charles, of Lewis.

Children – Terry (Judy Bryant Woolsey, of Cove Run, KY; Eddie (Della) Woolsey, of Lewis; Robert (LuAnn) Woolsey, of Lewis; Steve (Roxanne) Woolsey, of Atlantic, and Tena Woolsey, of Cross City, FL.

Her brothers – Dennis (Linda) Berge, of Wiota, and Fred Berge, of Atlantic.

Her sister – Carol (Kim Thompson) Wright, of Atlantic.

11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and many great-great grandchildren.