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NE man arrested after incident outside an Anita bar Thu. morning

News

July 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responded early this (Thursday) to a reported stabbing incident and shots fired, in Anita. The call came in just before 1-a.m.  When authorities arrived on the scene outside of Huffy’s Bar in Anita, it was determined no stabbing actually occurred, but a firearm was discharged outside the bar.

31-year old Erich S. Johnson, of West Point, NE, was taken into custody on a felony charge of Possession and Control of Firearms with a (prior) Domestic Assault Conviction, an aggravated misdemeanor charge of Carrying Weapons, and Reckless Use of a Firearm (a simple misdemeanor). Johnson was brought to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $5000 bond. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office assisted Cass County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation.

Commodity Carnival at Shelby County Fair

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Persons attending the Shelby County Fair have a chance to partake in the Commodity Carnival. Brought to you through a partnership between CME Group and the National 4-H Council, the Commodity Carnival – now in its third year – is an interactive, educational fair experience that allows young fairgoers to play games that teach them about managing the risks and costs associated with producing and bringing animals to market. The Commodity Carnival booth will be at the Shelby County Fair from July 16th through the 18th, and fairgoers can even take the newest “Risk Ranch” game home with them on their mobile device.

To see Risk Ranch in action, you can download the game for iOS or Android, or to find out more information, go to http://www.cmegroup.com/education/4-h.html. The app launched last year and now allows you to raise both a hog and a steer while learning about commodities.

FLOOD WARNING for eastern Page County until 2:30-p.m.

Weather

July 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

834 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2015

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR EASTERN PAGE COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA UNTIL 230 PM CDT

* AT 831 AM CDT…REPORTING GAUGES INDICATE THAT THE EAST NODAWAY RIVER IS LIKELY FLOODING. PERSONS ALONG THE RIVER SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION.

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE…
CLARINDA…SHAMBAUGH…BRADDYVILLE AND HEPBURN.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STREAMS AND DRAINAGES…BUCHANAN CREEK…EAST MILL CREEK…EAST NODAWAY RIVER.

Curtains of rain fell on S.W. IA overnight

News, Weather

July 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Storms that pounded southwestern Iowa overnight into early this (Thursday) morning caused flash flooding in Clarinda and Shenandoah. The National Weather Service reports Clarinda had 5.27-inches of rain, with as much as two-inches of water covering the roads at times. Some locations near Clarinda reported 5.5-inches of rain.

Shenandoah also reported flash flooding on Highway 48 and other roads at around 5:15-a.m., after 4.64-inches of rain fell on the community. Bedford reported 4.22-inches, Villisca reported 3.50-inches. Three-miles west of Pacific Junction, a spotter reported 3.2-inches of rain. Three-miles northeast of Essex, 3-inches was reported. Emerson had 2.85-inches. In the Taylor County community of Blockton, 2.48-inches of rain had fallen as last report.

Treynor had 1.8-inches, Red Oak, 1.5-inches, and Massena recorded 1.69-inches of rain, while here in Atlantic at KJAN, we picked up 1.6-inches of rain. 1.25-inches of rain was reported, in Audubon.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/16/2015

News, Podcasts

July 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 07-16-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

July 16th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Linda Mackrill about the Jesse James Chuckwagon Days in Adair.

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USDA Report 07-16-2015

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

July 16th, 2015 by admin

w/ Denny Heflin

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/16/2015

Podcasts, Sports

July 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Atlantic City Council News

News

July 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council, Wednesday, passed a Resolution approving the Contract and Bonds for the Pedestrian Bridge and Connector Trail projects. Snyder and Associates Engineer Dave Sturm said the action was needed to proceed with the project, and was merely “A formality.”

The Council also approved a change order for the Highway 6 (7th Street) project, with regard to traffic controls at 7th and Olive and 7th and Plum Streets. Mayor Dave Jones explained that the existing, and often troublesome “loop” detector system that triggers the stop lights at those intersections, will be replaced with a more modern method of controlling traffic flow.

The wireless system will include four cameras that monitor traffic flow and vehicles at the intersections. It costs $48,850, with the State’s share amounting to $18,800. They are not intended to serve as the controversial “Red Light” cameras that motorists in other cities receive tickets for in the mail, if they blow through a stop light.

In other business, City Administrator John Lund reported applications are being accepted until July 30th, for a part-time Administrative Assistant. Applications may be filed at City Hall. Lund also said work on the Highway 6/7th Street project continues. He said despite the rain, progress is being made, and he expects an update next week.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 7/16/2015

News, Podcasts

July 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:06-a.m. report w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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