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Glenwood man arrested on drug charges

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March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Glenwood arrested a man this (Monday) morning, on drug charges. 26-year old Jon Pitts, of Glenwood, faces charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,300.

And on Saturday, the Glenwood P-D arrested 23-year old Kelly Hall, of Omaha, on an OWI/1st offense, charge. Hall’s bond was set at $1,000.

Burn Bans in effect for two southwest Iowa Counties effective today (Monday)

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March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Dry and windy conditions have prompted Emergency Management officials in Montgomery and Taylor Counties to issue a Burn Ban. The ban on opening burn in Montgomery County is in effect from Noon today (Monday), until further notice. The ban in Taylor County was ordered Friday and becomes effective today, as well.

A Red Flag warning is in effect for all of southwest and western Iowa this afternoon and this evening, for critical fire conditions (low humidity and high winds) that could create explosive fire growth.

Glenwood man arrested on drug-related charge

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March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County arrested 20-year old Gage Stewart Boles, of Glenwood, Friday evening on Locust Street, in Glenwood. Boles was wanted on a warrant for Gathering where marijuana is used. His bond was set at $1,000.

(Podcast) 8-a.m. KJAN News, 3/16/15

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March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

With Ric Hanson.

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Fatal accident in Dallas County Mon. morning

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March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

One person died during a rollover accident early this (Monday) morning, in Dallas County. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix was traveling north on Highway 141 near mile marker 140, at around 5:35-a.m., when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The car left the road and entered a ditch before rolling twice, ejecting the driver. The victim, whose name was not released pending notification of family, was not wearing a seat belt.

Heartbeat Today 03-16-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

March 16th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Kate Olson (ISU Extension Program Coordinator), and Deb Schuler (President of Iowa Women in Agriculture) about Women in Agriculture.

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Creston arrest report, 3/16/15

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March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Three people were arrested recently, in Creston. According to the Police report, 40-year old Darwin Michael Ripperger, of Afton, was arrested at around 5:30-p.m. Sunday at the Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC). Ripperger was charged with Simple Assault and later released on $300 bond.

At around Noon, Saturday, Creston Police arrested 25-year old Quentin Allen Smith, of Des Moines, on a Taylor County warrant for Failure to Appear in court. Smith, who was taken into custody at 701 N. Cherry St., in Creston, was subsequently charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released from the Union County Jail on $1,000 bond, plus $300 bond for the Taylor County warrant.

Early Saturday morning, the Creston P-D arrested 20-year old Steven Dennis Richardson, of Creston, for allegedly committing a burglary in the 1st Degree, while persons were present, and, for Possession/Display and/or Use of a Dangerous Weapon. His bond was set at $25,000.

Last Friday evening, Creston Police cited 64-year old Dennis Lee Miller, of Creston, for Simple Assault. Miller was released on $300 bond.

And, officials in Creston says a woman who resides at an apartment on N. Pine Street reported Friday morning, someone had used her credit card without permission. The card was used to make multiple purchases amounting to $464. The incident remains under investigation.

(Pocast) KJAN Sports report, 3/16/2015

Podcasts, Sports

March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:22-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field

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(Podcast) 7:06-a.m. KJAN News & funeral report, 3/16/2015

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March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, 3/16/15

Podcasts, Weather

March 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis weather forecast, and weather information for Atlantic.

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