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Accident in Page County, Sunday morning – no injuries, but 1 arrest

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following an accident Sunday morning in Page County, but one person was arrested. Authorities say the accident happened at around 10:38-a.m. at the intersection of J Avenue and 170th Street, about 10-miles east of Shenandoah.

An investigation determined 36-year old Kyle David Bahn, of Red Oak,  was driving a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 southbound on J Avenue. 44-year old Chad Robert Isaacson, of Clarinda, was driving a 2004 Sterling Dump truck with snow plow east bound on 170th street clearing snow from the roadway. The 2004 Sterling Dump truck is owned by Page County.

Bahn’s pickup hit the snow plow portion of the vehicle with the front end, causing the pickup to sustain disabling damage. Page County’s vehicle sustained very little damage. Bahn was arrested for Driving under suspension. He was taken to the Page County Jail where he later posted bond and was released.

Fremont County man arrested in Page County

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop about six-miles east of Shenandoah Saturday, resulted in the arrest of a man from Fremont County. 38-year old Jon Dawson Roberts, of Imogene, was arrested by Page County Deputies for Driving while license is suspended. Dawson was taken to the Page County Jail where he later posted $560 bond and was released pending future court proceedings.

Severe injury accident on east 7th Street in Atlantic

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

At least one person suffered severe injuries during an accident near Olsen’s Outdoor Power on east 7th Street, in Atlantic. Rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene at around 2: 35-p.m. The victim, a female, was said to have suffered from head injuries.                                                         (Click on image to enlarge)

Additional details are currently unavailable.

Nebraska judge tosses out evidence against Iowa defendants

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A judge has tossed out drugs found in a vehicle as evidence in a pending trial because the Lincoln police officer who pulled over the vehicle on Interstate 80 didn’t have probable cause for the traffic stop. Court records say 42-year-old Andrea Plummer and 35-year-old Phillip Plummer, both of Sioux City, Iowa, are charged with possession for sale and related crimes.

Phillip Plummer was driving on Sept. 16, 2016, when his vehicle was stopped for what the officer said was following too closely. A subsequent vehicle search turned up more than 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms) of marijuana, 2 ounces (27 grams) of cocaine and nearly $16,000 in cash.

The judge agreed with the defense that the officer’s car video showed the Plummers’ SUV had been boxed in by traffic.

Cass County Deputies respond to accident Sunday morning

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded at around 7:15-a.m. Sunday, to a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 eastbound at exit 64. Authorities say a 2000 Chrysler Sebring driven by 20-year old Jon Dalton Dahlheimer, of Carter Lake,  was eastbound on I-80 when the vehicle lost control on the snow and slush covered road. The car spun 180 degrees and came to rest against a cable guard on the south side of the interstate. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $3,000.

Onawa firefighters find man’s body in house

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

ONAWA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say firefighters have found the body of a man inside a smoke-filled home in western Iowa. The Onawa Police Department says in a news release that fire crews were dispatched around 7:40 a.m. Tuesday to the blazing home, which was full of smoke. The department says firefighters found the body of 37-year-old Garrett Brown, who lived there alone.

State authorities have joined the fire investigation.

VICTORIA “VICKY” ANN KOHLES, 58, of Defiance (Mass of Christian Burial 12/29/17)

Obituaries

December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

VICTORIA “VICKY” ANN KOHLES, 58, of Defiance, died Monday, Dec. 25th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial for VICKY KOHLES will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, Dec. 29th, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is on Thursday, Dec. 28th, from 5-until 8-p.m., with a Rosary at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Earling.

VICTORIA “VICKY” ANN KOHLES is survived by:

Her mother – Jeanette (Wolken) Mertens, of Fonda.

Her father – Robert Mertens, of Fonda.

Her husband – Jack Kohles, of Defiance.

Her daughters – Megan (Evan) Kerns, of Cedar Rapids, & Cristina Kohles, of Omaha.

Her sons – Stewart (Morgan) Anderson, of Fonda & Bob (Athena) ANderson, of West Des Moines.

Her sisters – Jennifer (Richard) Hein, of Fremont, NE., & Cindy (Roger) Dirks, of Fonda.

and 4 grandchildren.

 

Burglary charges dropped against Nebraska bounty hunter who worked for C.Bluffs company

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a burglary charge filed against a bounty hunter who broke into an occupied Omaha residence and searched it until realizing he was in the wrong house. The Douglas County District judge ruled that 25-year-old Duane Wilson’s actions weren’t out of line with court rulings that govern actions of bounty hunters. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine tells the Omaha World-Herald that he plans to appeal the ruling. Wilson worked for Gallagher Bail Bonds in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Police documents show Gallagher was looking for a 17-year-old who didn’t show up to court after being bailed out of jail. Wilson broke into a family’s home Jan. 30 intending to catch the teen.

The family alleges Wilson searched the house with a gun drawn. Wilson denies the claims.

Iowa to seek public comment on Interstate 80 study

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Officials plan to seek public input on a major study of Interstate 80 through rural Iowa before its scheduled completion in May. The Quad-City Times reports that the Iowa Department of Transportation has been studying the state’s most-traveled east-west road for more than a year. The study aims to identify necessary improvements to meet expected growth of traffic volumes.

Planners have examined expanding U.S. 30 and U.S. 34 and whether to segregate truck traffic. The department found the neither option would bring sufficient benefits. A final public input session is likely to be scheduled in April in Des Moines. Officials say there may be a chance to view the presentation and submit comments online. The state transportation commission, which approves projects, will evaluate the report once complete.

Authorities ID pilot who died in southern Iowa crash

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December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a pilot whose body was found in the wreckage of his small plane in south-central Iowa. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office identified him as 70-year-old Bruce Devick, who lived in Marshalltown. Authorities say the single-engine aircraft crashed Saturday afternoon after striking a power line about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of Oskaloosa. First responders found the wrecked plane upside down in a farm field.

Devick had been flying alone. It remains unclear why he was flying low enough to strike the line. Federal authorities have joined the crash investigation.