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Iowa online voter registration to be ready in January

News

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says Iowa residents with a state driver’s license or photo ID will be able to register online to vote by Jan. 1, ahead of the original November goal. The Iowa Voter Registration Commission approved in January a rule allowing qualified voters to visit a website where they can input the numbers on their state-issued driver’s license or photo ID to register.

Information from the Iowa Department of Transportation, including the voter’s signature, will be imported into voter registration forms and automatically forwarded to the state’s voter database. Voters without a license or ID or those without internet service may still register by filling out paper applications. Pate estimates 93 percent of eligible voters can use the online system for voter registration.

(Podcast) Heartbeat Today, Thu., 9/17/15

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Jim Field speaks with Margaret Sonntag about the upcoming City-wide garage sale, in Atlantic.

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Boil Water Advisory in Clarinda

News

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

City officials in Clarinda say residents of the community are being advised to boil water used for consumption, cooking, and teeth brushing. According to City Manager Gary McClarnon, the advisory is meant as a precautionary measure, at least for the next few days.

Survey suggests economy slowing in rural parts of 10 states

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A new survey suggests that the economy will slow down in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states in the months ahead. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak crop and energy prices are hurting profits across the region. The Rural Mainstreet Index dipped into negative territory at 49 in September from August’s 50. Any score below 50 suggests that factor will decline.

Farmers are delaying big purchases if they can because of the environment. The farm equipment sales index remained at 14.2 in September. Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.

Rollover accident Thursday morning, in Union County

News

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a rollover accident early this (Thursday) morning, resulted in possible/unknown injuries to the only occupant of the vehicle, but that person was not transported to the hospital. Officials say 28-year old Lyndsey Marie Cottrell, of Creston, was driving a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo LS east on Highway 34 north of Kent at around 4:05-a.m., when the car went out of control and drifted onto the shoulder. Cottrell over-corrected, sending the car into the south ditch, where it hit a fence and rolled over before landing on its wheels. Damage from the crash amounted to $3,750.

And, a man from Afton and teenager from Osceola reported minor/Possible injuries following an accident that took place Wednesday afternoon, on Highway 34. 18-year old Zachary Carlo was traveling west on Highway 34 at around 4:50-p.m., when a trailer being pulled by Carlo’s 1993 Chevy pickup, began to fishtail. The action caused Carlo to lose control of the pickup, which entered the north ditch and rolled over, causing the trailer, which was loaded with an unregistered pickup truck, to separate from its tow vehicle.

The unregistered pickup then became separated from the trailer, and came to rest in the ditch. The Sheriff’s report says Zachary Carlo, who was wearing his seat belt, was ejected through a side window of the pickup. His passenger,17-year old Carly Kistler, of Osceola, was also wearing a seat belt, but suffered unknown/possible injuries. Neither was transported to the hospital.

Damage from the accident amounted to $5,000.

4 arrests reported in Mills County

News

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office today (Thursday), issued a report on recent arrests. Officials say at around 1:20-a.m. Thursday (Today), 22-year old Miguel Magana, of Schuyler, NE, was arrested on Bunge Road, for Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree. His bond was set at $2,000.

Last Sunday (Sept. 13th), 35-year old Aprile Marie Waston (no city given), was arrested in Mills County on a warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree. Her bond was set at $300. On Saturday, 55-year old Lloyd Dean Black, of Omaha, was arrested on an OWI/1st Offense, charge. Bond was set at $1,000.

And last Friday (Sept. 11th), 30-year old Keith James Charlier, of Blanchard, was arrested in Mills County on a warrant for Probation Violation. The man was being held without bond, in the Mills County Jail.

VERNA MARIAN ADAMS, 90, of Nevada (& formerly of Irwin) – Svcs. 9/22/15

Obituaries

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

VERNA MARIAN ADAMS, 90, of Nevada (& formerly of Irwin), died Wed., Sept. 16th, at Rolling Green Nursing Home, in Nevada. Funeral services for VERNA ADAMS will be held 10-a.m.Tuesday , Sept. 22nd at the United Methodist Church in Irwin. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home will be held Mon., Sept. 21st, from 5-until 8-p.m.

Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin.

VERNA ADAMS is survived by:

Her sons – Alvin (Lauren) Adams, of Des Moines; Gary (Audrey) Adams, of Congress, AZ; Bruce (Michelle) Adams, of Ames; Galen Adams & friend Darla, of Nevada; Bob (Cheri) Adams, of Breda (pronounced “BREE-duh”), and Allan (Holly) Adams, of Van Meter

Her daughter – Linda (David) Brummett, of Rogers, AR.

Her sister – Thelma Knudsen, of Sanford, FL.

28 grandchildren and 20great-grandchildren.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 9/17/2015

News, Podcasts

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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ALICE MAGDELINE STOLZ, 101, of Harlan (Svcs. 9/21/15)

Obituaries

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ALICE MAGDELINE STOLZ, 101, of Harlan, died Tue., Sept. 15th, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial for ALICE STOLZ will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Sept. 21st, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Sunday, September 20th from 12:00pm-8:00pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling with a Catholic Daughters Rosary at 7:00pm.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling.

ALICE MAGDELINE STOLZ is survived by:

Sons: Phil (Harriette) Graeve of Defiance.  Ed (Mary Kay) Graeve of Denison.  Ken (Dixie) Graeve of Brookfield, WI.  Bob (Sue) Graeve of Omaha, NE.  Neil (Jolene) Graeve of Tuscon, AZ.  Jack Graeve of Des Moines.

Daughters: Mary (Frank) Kilibarda of Courtland, MN.  Ann Graeve of Harlan.  Pat (Joe) Michels of Panama. Kathy (Dennis) Foster of Land O Lakes, FL.  Teresa Wageman of Harlan.  Rose (Dave) Schomers of Harland.

39 Grandchildren

65 Great-Grandchildren

 

MARY “Marie” MAGDALENE JANS, 85, of Harlan (Svcs. 9/19/15)

Obituaries

September 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MARY “Marie” MAGDALENE JANS, 85, of Harlan, died Wed. , Sept. 16th, at Myrtue Medical Center, in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial for MARY “MARIE” JANS will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Sept. 19th, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, at Defiance.

MARY JANS is survived by:

Her sons – Joe (Janice) Kramer, of Harlan; Lenny (Joyce) Kramer, of Suprise, AZ, and Ron (LuAnn) Kramer, of Earling.

Her daughter – Karen (Rocket) Herning, of Harlan.

Her sisters – Stella Hodapp, of TX; Theresa Simmons, and Margie Adams, both of Omaha, and Armella (Germain) Reding, of Bennington, NE.

Her brothers – Paul (Martha) Bissen, of Harlan, & Kenny (Alma) Bissen, of Cedar Grove, TN.

11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.