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Pott. County Sheriff’s report (8/1/16)

News

August 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County say a Central Iowa woman arrested last week on drug and theft charges, is now facing a charges of Giving False Information and Identification. A woman who identified herself as 23-year old Leslie Rodriguez, was identified by another inmate at the Pott. County Jail, as 23-year old Consuelo Sanchez.

Sanchez was originally taken into custody after the vehicle she was driving was discovered in the ditch off Interstate 80, at the 24 mile-marker. Sanchez was initially charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and Theft in the 2nd degree (for possessing a vehicle that was reported stolen). Deputies recovered a black 2006 Acura TL at the scene, along with a half-gram of marijuana.

The Sheriff’s Office said also, 35-year old Brandi Lynette Pendgraft, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Saturday evening following a traffic stop on Highway 183. Pendgraft was charged with OWI/1st offense, and cited for Improper Use of lanes.

Also arrested Saturday, was 18-year old Peter Douglas Hobart, of Council Bluffs. Hobart was taken into custody on warrants for Felony Theft in the 2nd degree, and a Serious Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, charge. His arrest Saturday occurred after a deputy pulled over a vehicle that was known to have been involved in a pursuit, last Friday. Hobart told the deputy he believed his brother was driving at the time of the pursuit.

Creston woman arrested for OWI

News

August 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports the arrest on Friday, of 40-year old Carla Millard. The Creston woman was arrested on an OWI/1st offense charge and later released from the Union County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

Flash Flood Warning: Adair, Guthrie, Madison, Ringgold & Union Counties

Weather

August 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

902 AM CDT MON AUG 1 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR…
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
SOUTHERN GUTHRIE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA…
UNION COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
NORTHERN RINGGOLD COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
ADAIR COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA… UNTIL 300 PM CDT

* AT 901 AM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. AS MUCH AS 5 TO 6 INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN OVER THE PAST 6 HOURS…WITH THE HEAVIEST AMOUNTS IN SOUTHERN ADAIR AND NORTHERN UNION COUNTIES. FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHORTLY.

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE…
CRESTON…GREENFIELD…STUART…GREEN VALLEY LAKE…AFTON…
ADAIR…FONTANELLE…CASEY…ORIENT…LORIMOR…MENLO…
MACKSBURG…CROMWELL…ARISPE…SHANNON CITY…KENT…THAYER…
GREENFIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT…NODAWAY PARK AND GREEN VALLEY LAKE STATE PARK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TURN AROUND…DON’T DROWN WHEN ENCOUNTERING FLOODED ROADS. MOST FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR IN VEHICLES. EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLOODING OF SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS…COUNTRY ROADS…FARMLAND…AND OTHER LOW LYING
SPOTS.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 8/1/2016

News, Podcasts

August 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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FRANCIS “Duby” DUBEN, 72, of Atlantic (Svcs. 8/5/16)

Obituaries

August 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

FRANCIS “Duby” DUBEN, 72, of Atlantic, died Monday, August 1st, at Atlantic Specialty Care. Funeral services for FRANCIS DUBEN will be held 3-p.m. Friday, August 5th at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 8-a.m. to 5:30-p.m. Thursday (8/4), with the family present from 5-until 7-p.m.  Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Friday, from 8-a.m. to 3-p.m., prior to the service.; Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

FRANCIS DUBEN is survived by:

His wife – Janice Duben, of Atlantic.

His step-children: Christina Ellison, of Atlantic; Kenneth Poe, of Shenandoah; Brad Smith, of Atlantic; and Kristal (Jimmy) Fulk, of Atlantic.

His brother-in-law: Russell Linthicum, of Atlantic.

His sister-in-law: Julia (Mark) Daugherty, of Rock Port, MO.

3 step-grandchildren and 1 great step-grandson.

MONDAY, AUGUST 1st

Trading Post

August 1st, 2016 by Jim Field

YARD SALE:  at 403 California Street in Lewis on Saturday, August 6 from 8 am to 4pm.

FOR SALE: Miller genuine draft neon light $50 call or text 712 249 8577.

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FOR SALE:  1995 Buick Regal. Maroon in color. Has broken shackle bracket. Great parts car. Good 3.1 engine, transmission, 4 doors, front clip, hood, trunk lid. Good starter, alternator, radiator and A/C. $500.00 obo. 712-249-4625. Please leave message I will call you back asap. SOLD!

FOR SALE: 5000 BTU Zenith window air conditioner. Like new and used very little. Asking $50.  Can been seen in Atlantic. 243-2160. Please leave a message if no answer.

FOR SALE: Gun cabinet – glass enclosed with lock, holds 6 guns, has a drawer at bottom, good condition. $85 obo; Bread making machine, never been used $ 60; Electric roaster oven, used once, good condition $20. Call before 4 pm, 243-2583, if no answer leave message or call cell: 254-0486.

FOR SALE: Poulan 18″ Chainsaw with case, runs good, $50  SOLD!; Airless Paint Sprayer $150. SOLD!  Pentax Camera with zoom lens, case, and auto wind, $150. 8′ Aluminum Level, brand new, $50. Jensen stereo with record player, cd player and 2 speakers, $25. Antique maple kitchen table that has been refinished and has 2 drop leafs, $50.; Portercable 20 volt 3/8″ impact, cordless, has battery pack & 20 volt 3/8″ cordless drill, battery charger & carrying case – $75 for both; 22″ brand new Black & Decker hedge trimmer $25 SOLD!; brand new pair of insulated Carhartt bibs 40″x32″ $25; brand new brown insulated Carhartt Coveralls 40″x32″ $25; XL regular insulated Polar King hooded sweatshirt $20; pair of 8″ steel toed work boots, size 12D, $5; pair of regular 8″ Wolverine regular toe, size 12D $5; brand new striped bib overalls 34″x34″ $10; 2 pairs of dress shoes size 11D $5 each SOLD!; brand new Cobra CB radio has weather channel on it, 40 channels, still in box $20; manifold gauges & hose for a cutting torch $25; Zenith 25″ color tv, table console, cable ready $20; brand new 3/8″ electric DeWalt drill $50; brand new 3/8″ keyless chuck DeWalt drill $50; ironing board w/ pad $5; 3 GE electric irons, all work, in good shape $5 each; Zenith VCR $10; 5 drawer Stanley tool box, sits on a roller chest with 2 drawers, then top has 3 drawers, has a door that opens up, 3/8″ drive socket set included $50; 36″ long steel pipe wrench, brand new, never used $50; brand new 36″ aluminum pipe wrench $50; Knights of Columbus 4th degree sword $25; 3 pair of camouflage hunting pants 34″x34″ $10; brand new camouflage winter coat, size 42 large $10; lighter camouflage coat $10; size 12 pair of insulated camouflage work boot $10; brand new pair of steel toed Wranglers, never been worn $10; 3 camouflage stocking caps, $5 for all; 3 ft 3/4″ breaker bar $20.  Call 712-243-2860.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 8/1/2016

Podcasts, Sports

August 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 8/1/2016

News, Podcasts

August 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Special Weather Statement: Cass & area Counties – Heavy rain possible

Weather

August 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SAC-CRAWFORD-CARROLL-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-DALLAS-POLK-CASS-ADAIR-MADISON-ADAMS-UNION-RINGGOLD
704 AM CDT MON AUG 1 2016

…STRONG STORMS WITH HEAVY RAINS THIS MORNING…

THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE ACROSS WESTERN IOWA THIS MORNING AND ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY EXPAND EASTWARD TOWARD FORT DODGE…THE DES MOINES METRO AREA AND THE CHARITON AREAS LATER THIS MORNING. THE PRIMARY THREATS WITH THE STORMS WILL BE HEAVY PERSISTENT RAINS AND FREQUENT LIGHTNING…WITH SMALL HAIL ALSO POSSIBLE.

RAINFALL AMOUNTS WILL LIKELY EXCEED AN INCH PER HOUR DURING THE
HEAVIER DOWNPOURS CAUSING LOW VISIBILITIES…PONDING WATER ON
ROADS AND RAPID RISES IN SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS. RAINS MAY TOTAL TWO TO THREE INCHES OR MORE OVER A THREE HOUR PERIOD.

Local Rainfall Totals ending at 7:00 am Monday, August 1

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

August 1st, 2016 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .13″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  1.17″
  • Massena  .59″
  • Elk Horn  .11″
  • Audubon  1.15″
  • Avoca  .3″
  • Oakland  .2″
  • Missouri Valley  .05″
  • Woodbine  .32″
  • Council Bluffs  .02″
  • Creston 4.25″ (24-hour total)
  • Afton 3.25″
  • Kellerton (Ringgold County), 4.1″ total
  • Greenfield, 2.1″
  • Mt. Ayr, 4.5″ (Flash Flooding reported at 9:30-a.m. 6″+ rain in some areas)
  • Adair, 2.6″
  • Blockton (Taylor County), 2.82″
  • Clearfield (”    “), 3.5”
  • Benton (Ringgold County), 5.6″
  • Diagonal (Ringgold County), 4.4:
  • Ellston (” “), 3”
  • Redding (” “), 7”
  • Delphos (” “), 5.3”
  • Malloy (” “), 4.6”
  • Lake View (Sac County), numerous 1′ diameter trees down during a thunderstorm, one fell onto a truck (approx. 7:30-a.m.); Several 1′ diameter trees also down near Schaller, in Sac County.