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Villisca man arrested for Probation Violation

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October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Officials in Montgomery County said Saturday, a Villisca man was arrested Oct. 20th on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. 24-year old Jesse Allen Luft was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $20,000 bond.

Red Oak Police report (10/25)

News

October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report two arrests. Late Saturday night, 23-year old Dylan James Hambright, of Red Oak, was arrested in the 1200 block of Senate Avenue on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. His bond was set at $300.  Red Oak Police arrested 27-year old Richard Dean Pierce III, late Saturday morning, following an investigation into a burglary that took place Thursday, at the Eagles Lodge in Red Oak.

Pierce faces charges that include Burglary in the 3rd degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail Saturday on a $5,000 cash bond.

Fremont County Sheriff’s report: 3 drug arrests

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October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports three, recent drug-related arrests. Officials say 22-year old Renee McConahay, of Pacific Junction, was arrested this (Sunday) morning in Thurman, for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. McConahay was being held in the Fremont County Jail on a $2,300 cash bond.

And, on Friday, deputies in Fremont County arrested Shaina Tate and Caitlin Meyerwitz, both of Thornton, CO. Both were taken into custody following a traffic stop on Highway 2, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Butane hash oil, and marijuana). The Fremont County K9 unit assisted deputies with the investigation. Both women were being held in the Fremont County Jail on $1,000 each.

MAXINE “MICKEY” SCHWARTZ, 98, of Atlantic (Svcs. 10-29-2015)

Obituaries

October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MAXINE “MICKEY” SCHWARTZ, 98, of Atlantic, died Sat., Oct. 24th, at the Heritage House. Memorial services for MAXINE SCHWARTZ will be held Thursday, October 29th at 3:00pm at the Heritage House in Atlantic.  Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be directed to the Heritage House Good Samaritan Fund.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., Oct. 25 2015

News

October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton made a surprise appearance at a Des Moines concert for her campaign headlined by pop singer Katy Perry on Saturday. She and her husband former President Bill Clinton urged Iowans to caucus for her on February 1st. Clinton, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley spoke to Iowa Democrats’ Jefferson-Jackson dinner last night.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential contender Ben Carson is brushing off rival Donald Trump’s criticism of him as a “super low energy” candidate. Carson says he does have a tendency to be “relaxed.” But as a neurosurgeon who operated 18 to 20 hours at a time, he says he takes a backseat to no one when it comes to energy levels. Carson made the comments in an interview taped in Iowa for Sunday’s “Meet the Press” program on NBC.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting outside a Sioux City home that injured two people. The Sioux City Journal reports that the shooting happened near 15th and Isabella streets about 11 p.m. Friday.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A Council Bluffs man has been arrested after police say he threw a large, plastic playhouse at an officer Thursday night. The Daily Nonpareil reports that 34-year-old Joseph Stoddard was arrest early Friday on suspicion of twice violating a no-contact order, second-degree burglary, disorderly contact, interference with official acts and three counts of assaulting an officer. Stoddard remains in the Pottawattamie County Jail on $15,000 bond.

Nat’l. Weather Service forecast for the KJAN listening area, 10/25/15

Weather

October 25th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

242 AM CDT SUN OCT 25 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLEAR…COLDER. SOUTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW AROUND 40. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. LOW IN THE MID 40S.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. HIGH IN THE LOWER 50S.

Iowa Amber Alert has ended

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October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An Amber Alert issued Saturday afternoon in Iowa was cancelled at around 5:45-p.m. Authorities said both 13-year old Paige Johnstone and her alleged abductor, 19-year old Kevin Ramirez have been located in Georgia. Both subjects were found to be safe. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the child and the suspect are in a sexual relationship, even though Ramirez is an adult. He also has a criminal record. Authorities would would not confirm whether Ramirez was in custody or not. Johnstone had been reported missing from Ottumwa at around 8-p.m., Friday.  An Amber Alert was issued for her at around 3:30-p.m, Saturday.

Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez

Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez

Paige Janet Johnstone

Paige Janet Johnstone

Drake needs rally at the end to beat Jacksonville 28-24

Sports

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Andy Rice threw for 267 yards with four touchdowns and Drake defeated Jacksonville 28-24 on Saturday. Rice connected with Andrew Yarwood from 19 yards out with 3:14 left for the game’s final score. Drake (4-4, 3-2 Pioneer Football League) took command early when Rice found Eric Saubert twice for scores_of 13 and 9 yards_to give the Bulldogs a 14-3 lead before the Dolphins scored three straight touchdowns.

Kade Bell hit Brian Burnett from 33 yards just before the half. After the break, Bell found Orlando Thomas on a 10-yarder and Ulysses Bryant ran three yards to give the Dolphins a 24-14 lead. But Rice connected with Saubert again for a 10-yard TD toss with 13:30 left in the game to cut the lead to 24-21. Saubert finished with nine catches and 118 yards.

Bell threw for 235 yards and Bryant ran for 104 for Jacksonville (6-1, 3-1).

Northern Iowa with 10-7 win over South Dakota State

Sports

October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Aaron Bailey ran for 169 yards and the game-winning score as Northern Iowa picked up its first conference win on Saturday with a 10-7 victory over South Dakota State. Bailey also had 113 yards passing for the Panthers (3-4, 1-3 Missouri Valley Conference). He outperformed the entire South Dakota State offense with 282 total yards. The Panthers’ defense held the Jackrabbits (5-2, 2-2) to 259 yards.

Bailey’s game-winning 35-yard touchdown run came with the Panthers trailing 7-3 and capped a five-play, 79-yard drive with 6:04 left in the third quarter. Michael Schmadeke kicked a 24-yard field goal late in the second quarter and Northern Iowa was up 3-0 at the break.

But midway through the third quarter, South Dakota State’s Taryn Christion connected with Connor Landberg for a touchdown and a 7-3 lead. Christion finished with 156 yards passing for the Jackrabbits.

Iowa Amber Alert activated

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October 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An Amber Alert has been issued following the abduction of 13-year old Paige Janet Johnstone from Ottumwa, Iowa. The abductor, 19-year old Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez, is reported to be driving a yellow 2001 Nissan Frontier with a Florida license plate number ERZB06. The vehicle is believed to be traveling south en route to Fort Pierce, Florida. The child and the suspect are in a sexual relationship even though the suspect is an adult. The suspect also has a criminal record.

Paige Janet Johnstone

Paige Janet Johnstone

Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez

Kevin Ariel Toala Ramirez

Paige was last seen at around 8-p.m. Friday, wearing a black hoodie, black jeans and boots. Anyone with information should call 911 immediately.