LaVon Eblen visits with Iowa Historical Museum Curator Leo Landis about Iowans in World War I.
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LaVon Eblen visits with Iowa Historical Museum Curator Leo Landis about Iowans in World War I.
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GRINNELL, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man has died near where a grass fire began in central Iowa. Grinnell firefighters dispatched to a property west of Grinnell around 2:45 p.m. Saturday found the man’s body. He’s been identified as 86-year-old Bernard Willfang. Authorities say the fire and Willfang’s death appear to have been accidental.
The fire blackened about 40 acres of land and burned 70 bales of hay.
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — A Fort Dodge man has been ordered to pay back his former employer and the Iowa Lottery for stolen scratch tickets. The Messenger reports that 31-year-old Christopher Breyfogle pleaded guilty Monday to theft and lottery theft. He’ll be on probation for three years and must pay back nearly $11,500 to the lottery and more than $12,400 to Yesway. Another theft count was dismissed in exchange for Breyfogle’s pleas.
Authorities have said an Iowa Lottery employee saw Breyfogle scanning and redeeming scratch tickets at another retail location in Fort Dodge. The lottery contacted the convenience store where Breyfogle worked, and it was determined that scratch tickets were missing from the store’s inventory.
FOR SALE: Brand new, never used board game called “Watch Ya Mouth.” Asking $20, paid $30. Call 712-789-0479, Great Christmas present! SOLD!
FOR SALE: Wonderwall, you can hook it up to your TV to make it bigger on your wall. This particular one ranges from $75.00 to $100.00. Asking $40.00 (Firm) for the wall projector. Contact # is 712-250-8552.
FOR SALE: Craftsman 5 HP 16 gallon wet dry shopvac. Good condition. Includes brand new filter in box. $45 OBO. 712-243-6539.
FOR SALE: Agrifab Heavy Duty wheelbarrow. In very good condition. $50 OBO. 712-243-6539.
FOR SALE: John Deere mower. It is a GX 335 Lawn and Garden Tractor with a 48” deck, power flow chute (C-series); 3 bagger (14 Bushel); 640 hours. Good condition. $3200 OBO. 712-243-6539.
An investigation into a hit-and-run property damage accident Friday in Page County, resulted in the arrest of a man on a warrant for Felony Eluding. The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports 43-year old Jason Ludwig Reents, of Coin, also faces multiple traffic offenses. His arrest occurred during the investigation into an accident that occurred at 4:45 p.m., Friday. Police were called to investigate an incident where a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a carport and supporting structure at 501 N. 10th St., causing an estimated $500 damage to the structure.
When police arrived, the driver fled the scene in a beige 1997 Lincoln Mark VII. Clarinda Police and Page County Sheriff’s Department Deputies pursued the vehicle for a period but terminated the pursuit. A subsequent investigation identified the driver as Reents. On Monday, November 27th complaints were filed in Page County District Court and an arrest warrant was issued for Reents. He was taken into custody by Page County Deputes at his place of employment, Monday afternoon. Reents is currently being held in the Page County Jail on $2,000 bail.
Police reports have been submitted to the offices of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review regarding the filing of formal charges.
A woman whose vehicle struck a deer last week in Mills County, was transported to a hospital in Council Bluffs. Authorities say on Friday, 40-year old Duana Dodendorf, of Bellevue, NE, was traveling in a 2016 Mazda at around 6:30-p.m., when a large deer ran out in front of her vehicle. The woman said she did not have time to take evasive action. After her car hit the deer, Dodendorf initially reported no injuries, but when she tried to exit her vehicle, the woman briefly collapsed, complained of chest pain, and had difficulty breathing.
She was transported by Glenwood Rescue to Jennie Edmundson Hospital to be checked out and treated as necessary.
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports six arrests took place over the past week. On Monday, 39-year old Joseph Corey Jack, of Malvern, was arrested at the Mills County Jail, on a warrant for Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $2,000. On Nov. 26th, 24-year old John Wayne Vermuele, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000.
Last Friday night, 45-year old Ray Leslie Knipe and 32-year old Troy Edward Grindle, both of Glenwood, were arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Knipe was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both men were being held in the Mills County Jail, where Knipe’s bond was set at $1,300, and Grindle’s bond was set at $300.
On. Nov. 23rd, 36-year old Jessica Lynn Ballinger, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. Bond was set at $1,000. And, on Nov. 22nd, 47-year old John David Stone, of Braddyville, was arrested by Mills County Deputies at the Page County Jail, on a warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree, Theft in the 4th, and Trespassing.
More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Prepare corn bread batter according to the package directions. Spread half the batter into a greased 8″ square baking dish; set aside.
In a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and celery in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in hot dogs; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Stir in the chili, brown sugar, garlic powder and chili powder; heat through. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
Spoon over corn bread batter; top with remaining corn bread batter. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Jim Field visits with Tina Bakehouse of Golden Hills RC&D of Oakland about some of their arts and local foods outreach activities in local schools.
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