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Pearl Harbor victim’s remains being returned to Iowa

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November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

TRAER, Iowa (AP) — Officials say the remains of an Iowa sailor killed in the Pearl Harbor attack are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency says the remains of 22-year-old William Kvidera, of Traer, will be buried Nov. 16. He was a carpenter’s mate 3rd class assigned to the USS Oklahoma. The battleship capsized on Dec. 7, 1941, after being struck by Japanese torpedoes. His remains were among those not identified after their recovery. They were interred at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.

The agency says the remains were removed from the cemetery in April 2015 and identified through DNA and dental analysis and other evidence. He was listed as accounted for on July 3.

Ivanka Trump to attend Iowa event in support of Kim Reynolds

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November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds says presidential adviser and daughter Ivanka Trump is coming to Iowa on Friday to support the Republican governor in the final days of the campaign. Reynolds is running against Democrat Fred Hubbell in a tight race for governor. Hubbell appeared on stage with former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday. Last month, Reynolds stood with President Donald Trump at an event in Council Bluffs, and Reynolds hosted White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders for a fundraising event.

Friday’s invitation-only round-table event with Ivanka Trump will be held at a West Des Moines restaurant and will focus on what Reynolds calls pro-growth policies. The event will not be open to the public.

Work continues on deconstruction of former Iowa power plant

News

November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Crews have been spending months slowly deconstructing a former power plant in Dubuque but their efforts only recently became noticeable after taking down a pair of towering stacks.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Alliant Energy’s Dubuque Generating Station stopped creating power more than a year ago. The facility primarily used coal until it transitioned to natural gas in 2011. Jill Stevens is Alliant’s manager of environmental and decommissioning services. She says the building will be deconstructed “carefully and meticulously.” Crews recently began focusing on the building’s exterior.

Alliant spokesman Mike Wagner says the decommissioning symbolizes the company’s shift toward a cleaner-energy future. He says the deconstruction work will be complete by March. Wagner says the company is unsure what they’ll do with the site.

Clarinda man arrested Tuesday night

News

November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports a traffic stop at around 8:51-p.m. Tuesday, resulted in the arrest of 31-year old Daniel Ryan Mitchell, of Clarinda. Mitchell was operating a 2008 Pontiac G6 when he was stopped for a traffic infraction. During the traffic stop, it was discovered that Mitchell’s driver’s license was suspended. Mitchell was transported to the Page County Jail where he was later released on bond.

Atlantic man arrested on a drug charge in Pott. County

News

November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop in Pottawattamie County Wednesday evening, resulted in the arrest of a Cass County man. The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office says a Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car at around 6:15-p.m., and subsequently arrested 57-year old Anthony William Nichols, of Atlantic, for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful possession of a prescription meds, and OWI/1st offense. Nichols was found to be in possession of a clear baggie with a green leafy substance weighing 4.3-grams, two Gabapentin, two Methocarbamol, five Cetrizine Hydrochoride, and three Zolpidem Tarrate pills.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/01/2018

News, Podcasts

November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/01/2018

Podcasts, Sports

November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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October 2018 weather data for Atlantic

Weather

November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The month of October, in Atlantic, was cooler and wetter on average, than is typical for the month. Our average High was 60.5-degrees, which is 3.6-degrees cooler than normal, even though the early part of the month briefly brought temperatures in the upper 70’s and 80’s for a couple of days. The warmest day was 89 on Oct. 3rd. The coolest morning was 27 set Oct. 31st. On Average, the Low in Atlantic during October, was 36.6-degrees, which was 2.4-degrees cooler than normal. Precipitation in October at the KJAN studios, amounted to 3.74-inches, which includes 1.8-inches of melted snow. Normal average precipitation, is 2.76-inches.

Looking ahead to November, the High averages out to be 46.3, while the Low is 26.5. Precipitation (which, again includes rain, melted mixed precip. &/or melted snow), is typically 1.85-inches.

Creston Police report (11/1/18)

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November 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston say two people were arrested late Wednesday morning at a residence located in the 800 block of Laurel Street, in Creston. 37-year old Amie Jo Jackson and 47-year old Paula Shimer, both of Creston, were arrested for Theft in the 5th Degree. Both women were later released from custody on a Promise to Appear, in court.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 11/01/2018

News, Podcasts

November 1st, 2018 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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