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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/18/2015

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November 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Clarinda man arrested for drug-related offense

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November 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports his officers arrested 22-year old Dalton Christopher Wise, of Clarinda, Tuesday night. Wise was taken into custody at 1100 East Lincoln Street, in Clarinda, on an outstanding Page County warrant for Failure To Appear for an arraignment.

Pursuant to his arrest, Wise was found in possession of controlled substances believed to be methamphetamine. He was charged for possession of the substance in addition to being taken into custody on the arrest warrant. Wise is currently being held at the Page County Jail on $5,000 bail.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/18/2015

Podcasts, Sports

November 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Creston man arrested on drug charge

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November 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston report the arrest Tuesday afternoon of a man wanted on a warrant for a Controlled Substance Violation. 41-year old Hollis K. Major, of Creston, was taken into custody just before 3-p.m. and held in the Union County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

Skyscan Forecast and weather info. for Atlantic, 11/18/15

Weather

November 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mo. Cloudy w/scattered showers. High near 49. W/SW @ 10-20 w/gusts to near 30.
Tonight: Light rain ending. Cloudy to Partly Cloudy. Low 32. W/NW @ 15-25.
Thursday: P/Cldy & windy. High near 45. W/NW @ 20-35 w/gusts to near 40.
Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 24.
Friday: Cloudy w/a a rain-snow mix. High near 39. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night: P/Cldy w/a 40% chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 20.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Our 24-hour High in Atlantic as of 7-a.m. today was 60. Our 24-hour Low as of 7-a.m. today, was 44. We received 1.05 inches of rain for the past 24-hours. Last year on this date, our High was 30 and the Low was 7. The All-Time Record High in Atlantic for Nov. 18th was 72 in 1999, while the Record Low was 0 in 1891.

Western IA man pleads guilty to lesser charges in connection w/I-29 incident

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November 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man from Harrison County who had been arrested for attempted murder, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors that resulted in two-years of supervised probation. The Daily NonPareil reports 39-year old Shane Vanderlinden, of Logan, admitted in court that he pushed his wife Ashlee Anderson out of a 2007 Land Rover on Friday, Aug. 7th, at 73-mile marker on Interstate 29 and drove off.

According to the court documents, the vehicle was traveling at roughly 30 mph when Anderson fell to the road. An off-duty Logan Police Office witnessed the incident and stopped to help Anderson. She was transported to the Nebraska Medical Center by a medical helicopter. While at the hospital, she was treated for skull fractures, bleeding on the brain, road rash and lacerations.

Vanderlinden was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Tuesday morning, as part of a plea agreement, Vanderlinden pleaded guilty to two amended charges: assault causing injury and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, both misdemeanors. He was also sentenced Tuesday on a charge out of Harrison County. Vanderlinden pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Pottawattamie County Chief Deputy Attorney Jon Jacobmeier said he signed off on the plea agreement because Anderson was unwilling to cooperate with the county attorney’s office. Vanderlin received a five-year prison term for possession of a firearm and two 2-year sentences, which will run concurrently, for the misdemeanors resulting from the assault on his wife. Fourth Judicial District Chief Judge Robert Larson suspended all the prison time and placed Vanderlinden on supervised probation for two years.

Larson said he had to follow the plea agreement, which meant he couldn’t place Vanderlinden in prison. The Logan resident has not escaped possible jail time completely. He will be on probation for two years and if he violates his probation he could be sent to prison. Vanderlinden’s attorney Mike Hooper said alcohol played a big role in his client’s decision to push his wife out of the vehicle. Hooper also said that Anderson did not want her husband prosecuted, and that Vanderlinden has been in anger management training.

Hooper also asked Larson to lift the no contact order, so Vanderlinden could see his wife again. Larson asked Anderson, who was in the courtroom, if she felt safe. She answered that Vanderlinden wouldn’t hurt her. For now, Larson kept the no-contact order in place as he considers Hooper’s request.

Local Rainfall Totals ending at 7:00 am Wednesday November 18th

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November 18th, 2015 by Jim Field

  • KJAN (Atlantic)  1.05″
  • Massena  .64″
  • Bedford  .68″

Traffic stop/assault on an officer/pursuit, in Council Bluffs

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November 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Council Bluffs Police are looking for a suspect involved in a traffic stop that escalated  into an assault on an officer and pursuit. Authorities say the incident began just after 1-a.m. today (Wednesday), when Council Bluffs Police stopped a silver 2000 Infiniti i30 for an equipment violation at 31st St and Ave E.

Bluffs BadgeThe driver was unable to show identification and showed signs of impairment while speaking to the officer. When the officer asked the driver to step out of the vehicle, the suspect refused by starting the vehicle and driving off. The officer attempted to stop the suspect by grabbing him. The suspect then grabbed the officer’s arm as he drove forward. The officer was able to pull away from the suspect when he feared being dragged.

Other officers attempted to chase the suspect but lost sight before locating the suspect vehicle abandoned at 34th St and Ave H. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The Officer suffered minor injuries to his arm but did not require medical attention.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding this incident or
any other crimes please contact Crime Stoppers at (712) 328 STOP (7867).

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th

Trading Post

November 18th, 2015 by Jim Field

WANTED:  I’m looking for a older go cart or mini bike, frame or complete 402-612-3956.

FOR SALE:  Semi-tractor and trailer.  The tractor is a 1988 International with L10 Cummings engine and new tires, inspected.  The trailer is a 1988 jet trailer with single hopper, single axle, will hold 600 bushels.  Asking $9,000 for tractor and trailer.  Call 712-249-0454.

WANTED:  Immediately, 2 women to bowl on Women’s Monday night league at Super Bowl in Atlantic. We need 1 to bowl every Monday night, and 1 to bowl every other Monday night. Start time is 6:30. Cost is $10.50 per night. These 2 positions are on the same team. You don’t have to be a perfect bowler, just be willing to have fun! If interested, please call 249-6360, or 249-1288, or call Super Bowl and talk to Dan.

RUTH A. PETERSEN, 84, of Exira (Svcs. 11/20/15)

Obituaries

November 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

RUTH A. PETERSEN, 84, of Exira, died Tue., Nov. 17th, at the Exira Care Center. Funeral services for RUTH PETERSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., Nov. 20th, at the Kessler Funeral Home, in Exira.

Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, west of Exira.

RUTH A. PETERSEN is survived by:

Her son – Jon Petersen & wife Katie Organ, of Riverside.

5 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, her daughter-in-law Laurie Petersen, of Exira, other relatives & friends.