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Atlantic man & woman arrested for theft

News

March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An Atlantic man and woman was arrested Monday on Theft charges. The Police Dept. says 25-year old Brittany Sampson was taken into custody on a Cass County warrant for Theft in the 5th degree. Sampson was booked into the Cass County Jail. And, 31-year old Bryan Kirby, of Atlantic, was arrested for Theft in the 4th degree. He was also booked into the Cass County Jail.

Rollover accident in Page County

News

March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

One person was injured during a rollover accident Monday evening, in Page County. Sheriff Lyle Palmer says deputies responded at around 5:25-p.m. to a report of an accident on A Avenue, about a mile north of Shenadoah. When they arrived, they discovered a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am in a field. The driver, and sole occupant of the car, 32-year old Carrie LeeAnn Leece, of Essex, was transported to the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.

Palmer says Leece was traveling south on A Avenue when she lost control. The vehicle then went into the ditch, rolling and coming to rest on its wheels.

Special Weather Statement: Shelby, Harrison, Pott. & Monona Counties

Weather

March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2015

AT 1042 AM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN
ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM LAWTON TO NEAR GRISWOLD… AND MOVING
EAST AT 25 MPH. AIR TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 32 TO 34 DEGREES…THUS
SOME ELEVATED SURFACES AND PROTECTED AREAS MAY BECOME SLICK OR ICE
COATED.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
HARLAN…OAKLAND…AVOCA…WALNUT…SHELBY…EARLING…UTE…IRWIN…
PERSIA…DEFIANCE…MAPLETON…DUNLAP…ELK HORN…PANAMA…
HANCOCK…PORTSMOUTH…SOLDIER…WESTPHALIA…TENNANT AND KIRKMAN.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS…
HIGHWAY 59 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 52 AND 89. INTERSTATE 80 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 31 AND 48.

NE woman arrested on Cass County warrant associated w/cattle theft

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Cass County report a Nebraska woman was arrested Monday on a Cass County Theft warrant. 42-year old Amy Louise Springer, of Omaha, was charged with Felony Theft in the second degree.  The charge stems from the theft of cattle from Freund Brothers Farms in January, at which time 57-year old Ervin John Jacob, of Omaha, was also charged. Springer was taken to the Cass County Jail where she is being held on $5,000 bond.

Backyard and Beyond 03-24-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

March 24th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Cathy Denham Bargary, Member of the Senior Alumni Scholarship Foundation about 3 scholarships that are available.  Time for Seniors to apply!
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Cass & Adair Board of Supervisors – meeting previews

News

March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass and Adair County Boards of Supervisors are set to hold their regular, weekly meetings Wednesday, in Atlantic and Greenfield, respectively. In Atlantic, the Cass Supervisors meet at 8:30-a.m., and will act on: A Child Abuse Prevention Council request to proclaim the month of April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Cass County; A contract with Medivac Ambulance for services covering July 1st 2015 through June 30th, 2020; and a 28-E agreement for Juvenile Emergency Services.

The Supervisors will also act on contracts for a bridge replacement and bridge project materials, along with proposals for the replacement of the courthouse telephone system, and approving the securing of a loan for communications equipment requested by the Public Safety Communications Commission. In other business, the Board will meet with representatives of Carlson-West-Povandra Architects, and Morrissey Engineering, with regard to heating in the new Communications Center.

In Greenfield, the Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9-a.m. They’ll discuss and/or act on an Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) Tax Control Program; Township Clerk Wages; a Courtyard Use Permit, and a Transfer Resolution. They’ll also receive updates on the Manure Management Plan (MMP) and the Matura Action County FY 2014 Audit Report.

STEP results in Guthrie County

News

March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, released details about the Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) that took place March 13th to 17th, during the St. Patrick’s Day Holiday period. Officials say there was one citation issued for OWI which resulted in an arrest, and one warning issued, where a person was tested but not arrested, for OWI. Six warnings were given for seat belts violations, plus four warnings and one citation for Child Restraint violations. There was also 154 warnings for Speeders and five citations issued.

Authorities say one arrest warrant was served, one narcotics arrest made, and one canine search or interdiction. In addition, six accidents were investigated, and eight motorists assisted.

Statewide results for the STEP are not yet available. The next Special Traffic Enforcement Program statewide is slated to take place May 18th through the 31st.

Special Weather Statement for western/sw IA counties 3/24/15

Weather

March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AREA COUNTIES: SHELBY-HARRISON-POTTAWATTAMIE-MONONA
823 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2015

…RAIN…FREEZING RAIN…RAIN MIXED WITH SNOW…

AT 819 AM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING AN AREA OF SHOWERS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM MODALE TO ELLIOTT…AND MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.

TEMPERATURES VARY FROM 32 TO 34 DEGREES. THE RAIN WILL BE MOVING THROUGH THE AREA THROUGH 10AM. MOST READINGS WILL BE ABOVE FREEZING…HOWEVER SOME LOCATIONS COULD HOVER AROUND FREEZING ACROSS
SHELBY COUNTY…ALSO SOME LIGHT SNOW COULD BE MIXED IN. VARIABLE
WINDS OF 20 TO 40 MPH WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS AREA OF RAIN.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
HARLAN…AVOCA…WALNUT…EARLING…IRWIN…DEFIANCE…WOODBINE…
DUNLAP…ELK HORN…PANAMA…PORTSMOUTH…WESTPHALIA…TENNANT…
KIRKMAN…NISHNA BEND RECREATION AREA…ELK HORN CREEK RECREATION
AREA…SCHABEN PARK…MANTENO RECREATION AREA AND PRAIRIE ROSE STATE
PARK.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS…
HIGHWAY 59 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 64 AND 89. INTERSTATE 80 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 37 AND 48.

(Podcast) 8-a.m. KJAN News, 3/24/2015

News, Podcasts

March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Breakfast Casserole (3-24-15)

Mom's Tips

March 24th, 2015 by Jim Field

  • 1 package refrigerator crescent rolls
  • 1 lb. sausage, browned & drained
  • 1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Separate crescent rolls and pres into buttered 9 x 12 inch pan.  Brown sausage and spoon over the crust.  Add hash browns over this.  Add 1 cup shredded cheese.  Beat eggs, salt and pepper, milk and Parmesan cheese.  Pour over all.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until eggs are set.  Do not over bake.  Serve with fresh fruits.

(Jan Polkingharn)