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Hometown services set for former Iowa, NFL player Tyler Sash

Sports

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (AP) – Services have been scheduled for Tyler Sash, the former New York Giants and Iowa safety who died suddenly at age 27. Sash’s body was found Tuesday in his Oskaloosa, Iowa, home, about 3 1/2 years after he won a Super Bowl during his rookie season with the Giants. The cause and manner of his death are being investigated.

The University of Iowa says visitation will be held Thursday at Fellowship Bible Church in Oskaloosa. A memorial service is set for Friday at the Oskaloosa Community Stadium at the Lacey Complex in Oskaloosa. A private family burial will follow. Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa is handling arrangements

(Update) Walnut man arrested following chase Wed. morning

News

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our story Wednesday morning, authorities in Pottawattamie County have released additional details about the chase that began early that same morning, and made its way into Cass County and back into Pott. County.  Lt. Rob Ambrose, with the Pott. County Sheriff’s Dept. told KJAN news the incident began at around 2:23-a.m., with a traffic stop for speeding at the City Limits of Hancock.

Ambrose said a deputy tried to pull over a Ford Taurus driven by 38-year old Daniel Campbell, of Walnut, when the car sped-off and eventually made its way into Cass County on Boston Road. Deputies deployed stop sticks at 560th and Boston Road, but the device wasn’t immediately effective in deflating the vehicles’ tires. The chase ended between Marne and Walnut, near 530th and Westgate Road at around 2:45-a.m.

Campbell was taken into custody and is being held on $35,000 bond in the Pottawattamie County Jail. He faces charges that include On-going Criminal Conduct, Felony Eluding, three counts of Possession with the Intent to deliver (marijuana/methamphetamine/prescription drugs), Carrying a Weapon, and OWI. He was also cited for speeding and stop sign violations.

Deputies from Pottawattamie, Cass, Audubon and Shelby Counties assisted in the pursuit.

Branstad orders flags to fly at half-staff Friday

News

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

(DES MOINES) – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad today ordered flags be flown at half-staff Friday, September 11, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in remembrance of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Flags will be flown at half-staff on the state Capitol building and on flag displays in the Capitol complex, and upon all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 9/10/2015

News, Podcasts

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 9/10/2015

Podcasts, Sports

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 9/10/2015

News, Podcasts

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top/latest news at 7:07-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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(Podcast) Skyscan Weather forecast, Thu., 9/10/2015

Podcasts, Weather

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis (podcast) weather forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, and weather information for Atlantic.

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2nd meeting scheduled over Turkey Creek public hunting

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Conservation Board has scheduled a second public hearing over a proposal to open the east half of the Turkey Creek Wildlife Area to public hunting. The first hearing was held Aug. 27th. The next hearing takes place 5-p.m. Sept. 17th at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Office at Cold Springs State Park, at Lewis. Input will be taken at that time with regard to a proposal to open the area to public hunting.

Turkey Creek WLAThe Turkey Creek Wildlife Area is located between Atlantic and Lewis, just off Highway 6. The area is currently not open to public hunting, and the Conservation Board feels the area is underutilized.

If you have any questions, please call Micah Lee with the Cass County Conservation Board, at 712-769-2372.

ROBERT “BOB” MADSEN, 74, of Shenandoah (Svcs. 9/12/15)

Obituaries

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ROBERT “BOB” MADSEN, 74, of Shenandoah, died Tue., Sept. 8th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial for BOB MADSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Sept. 12th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Shenandoah. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, has the arrangements.

A Prayer service will be held at the funeral home 6-p.m. Friday, Sept. 11th, followed by visitation from 6:30-until 8-p.m.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Shenandoah.

Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

3 arrested following a fight investigation in Red Oak

News

September 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak say three people were arrested Wednesday evening following a physical altercation at the corner of N. 2nd and E. Corning Streets. Officers on routine patrol came across the fight at around 5:15-p.m., and after a brief investigation, arrested 30-year old Jacob Wayne Dykes-Vargas, of Red Oak, for Disorderly Conduct.

Also arrested at the scene, for Interference with Official Acts, was 25-year old Chloe Marguerite Coburn, of Red Oak. 32-year old Dustin Alan Mills, of Red Oak, was arrested at the same location, for Disorderly Conduct, and on an active warrant out of Louisiana, for Failure to Appear on original, Possession of Methamphetamine and Cocaine, charges.

Dykes-Vargas and Coburn were being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond, each, while Mills was being held in the jail awaiting extradition to Louisiana.