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Red Oak woman arrested on Forgery charges

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police have arrested a woman on Felony charges. 25-year old Ashley Dawn Eden, of Red Oak, was arrested Monday evening on two counts of Forgery, both Class-D felonies. Eden was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 bond.

Sticky, Kicky Chicken Wings with Cilantro Yogurt (3-12-2019)

Mom's Tips

March 12th, 2019 by Jim Field

In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds chicken wings (tips removed and divided at joint), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.  Toss to coat.  Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and greased with cooking spray.  Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.  In another large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup jalapeno jelly, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.  Set aside 1/4 cup of the jelly mixture.  Add partially baked wings to remaining mixture in bowl; toss to coat.  Return to baking sheet.  Bake until mahogany-color, tender and fully-cooked (170 degrees), 15 to 20 minutes.  Toss wings in reserved jelly mixture and serve warm.

For dipping sauce:  Stir 1/4 cup chopped cilantro into 6 ounces plain low-fat yogurt.

Trial rescheduled for man accused of killing roommate

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A judge has rescheduled the trial of a Sioux City man accused of killing his roommate. Woodbury County District Court records say 39-year-old Abdiqadar Sharif had been set to go on trial next Tuesday. He’s pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder in the Oct. 28 slaying of 40-year-old Guled Nur. The records say the defense and prosecution asked for more time to prepare for the trial, so last week the judge set a new starting date of July 30. Prosecutors say Sharif stabbed and kicked Nur after an altercation broke out at their apartment.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 3/12/2019

Podcasts, Sports

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Nurse takes plea deal in drugs, patient confidentiality case

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A Mason City woman accused of stealing prescription drugs and violating patient confidentiality laws has pleaded guilty. Mason City station KIMT reports that Samantha Rogers also pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids to making false statements related to health care matters. Prosecutors dropped other charges in return for her pleas. A criminal complaint says Rogers is a registered nurse and occupational therapist and that the incidents occurred in Cerro Gordo County.

Authorities say Rogers stole medications from co-workers. Authorities also say Rogers accessed medical records to find patient addresses and then would show up at their homes, posing as a public health worker who was recovering unused medications.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 3/12/19

News, Podcasts

March 12th, 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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3 arrested in Creston, Monday

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police say three people were arrested, Monday. At around 8:50-p.m., Mathew Lucas Auten, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Barred. He posted a $300 cash bond, and was released. And, at around 7:10-a.m. Monday, Boone Daniel Hayes, of Creston, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault by strangulation, and Violation of a No Contact Order. His cash/surety bond was set at $2,000. At the same time, Leah Rose Hayes, of Creston, was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order. She was being held without bond.

House approves bill outlining parents’ rights in removing life support

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The Iowa House has passed a bill that would prohibit a judge from overriding a parent’s wishes and ordering the withdrawal of life support from a child under the age of 18. Courts could only intervene if there’s conclusive medical evidence the child’s brain, heart and lungs are only functioning because of mechanical support. Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says parents, not the courts, should make these decisions. “Children are not supposed to die…but that end-of-life care for children is something that parents must handle,” Hinson says. “This bill…clarifies that the court shall not override a parent’s or guardian’s interest when it comes to removing life support for their child unless it is proven that child is essentially dead.”

The bill had the support of 51 Republicans and seven Democrats in the House. Representative Mark Smith, a Democrat from Marshalltown, voted no. He says the legislation sets up a scenario where a court couldn’t intervene if a child’s parents disagree. “This is a terrible piece of legislation. It is too bad that we are debating it tonight when we are close on the philosophical issues and could have drafted a bill that would have had…the vast majority of representatives supporting it,” Smith said.

The legislation was drafted in response to a high-profile case in Britain. Last April a British court ordered 23-month-old Alfie Evans — who had a degenerative brain condition — taken off life support over the objections of his parents.

IA House passes Resolution recognizing free & fair trade

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

District 21 Representative Tom Moore reports the Iowa House, Monday afternoon, passed a Resolution recognizing the importance of free and fair trade. Moore says HCR 10 is critical to Iowa’s farmers and our economy. According to Moore, “It also encourages Iowa’s federal delegation to work towards and support a trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.” He said he was “Proud to support this resolution and hope Congress acts quickly to provide Iowa farmers with certainty and a fair trade deal.”

Audubon Co. Atty: Audubon man sentenced to prison on assault & burglary charges

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Audubon County Attorney Sarah Jennings said Monday, 30-year old Jay Pedrin, of Audubon, pled guilty Monday (March 11th), to charges that include Felony Burglary in the 2nd degree, and Felony Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury. He had been arrested in September in connection with the assault of a Perry man during an incident that took place Audubon, and again in December for a Burglary in Audubon County.

Jay Pedrin

Pedrin was sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison, the maximum sentence possible for the two offenses. In her statement, Jennings said “Law Enforcement and I are very pleased with this result. Both Mr. Pedrin’s offenses were victim crimes- crimes that have serious and lasting impacts on real people. One was a heinously violent and unprovoked attack that left the victim with permanent physical effects, including partial vision loss. The other was a greed-driven crime has made an upstanding member of our community feel unsafe in his own home, a place that was once his safe haven.”

Pedrin had faced a 10-year sentence on the Burglary 2nd charge and a five-year sentence on the Willful Injury Class D charge. He and his attorney argued for the prison sentences to be suspended and for him to be placed on probation. Jennings argued not only for the prison sentences to be imposed, but that they also are run consecutively to each other for a total sentence of 15 years. The court went along with the County Attorney’s recommendation, sentencing Pedrin to Oakdale Prison on consecutive sentences for a total indeterminate term not to exceed 15 years. The court also ordered Pedrin to pay restitution to the victim as substantiated by the State.

Mittimus was issued immediately after sentencing, but Pedrin was taking into custody and transported to Carroll County first, to address pending matters there. He also has matters pending in Cass County as of this date. His appeal bonds were set at $20,000 on Burglary 2nd charge and $10,000 on the Willful Injury charge.