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2 accidents in Cass County Feb. 5th

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February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two accidents occurred during Monday’s snow storm (Other than the fatal accident covered by the Iowa State Patrol). At around 11:30-a.m., a single-vehicle accident occurred on westbound Interstate 80. Officials say a 2008 Toyota Highlander owned and driven by 49-year old Long Ngoc Nguyen, of Des Moines, was westbound on I-80 when the driver lost control of the vehicle on the snow, entering the north ditch and striking a tree. Nguyen was transported to CCMH via Medivac. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $8,000.

And, just before Noon, Monday, a two-vehicle accident happened on eastbound I-80. A 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by 22-year old Johnnie M. Wilson, of Omaha, was eastbound on I-80 when the driver braked for slowing traffic in front of him. A 2011 Chevy Impala owned and driven by 23-year old Charles Scott Rettey, of Des Moines, attempted to pass Wilson’s vehicle and came into contact with the rear driver’s side of Wilson’s vehicle. Both vehicles began to spin on the slick road and ended up in the median. No injuries were reported. Damage to Wilson’s vehicle is estimated at $4,500; damage to Rettey’s vehicle is estimated at $5,000.

Atlantic man arrested on drug charges

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February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on February 1st, of 34-year old Christopher Leon Bomer, of Atlantic, on a Felony charge of Possession of Marjiuana 3rd or Subsequent Offense, and a serious misdemeanor OWI 1st Offense charge. Bomer was taken to the Cass County Jail and was released later that day on $5,000 bond. On February 2nd, Deputies arrested 31-year old Ashley Chantelle Nicole Hetterich, of Denison, on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Hetterich was taken to the Cass County Jail where she remains held on $15,000 bond.

On February 6th, Cass County Deputies arrested 18-year old Colin Edward Peterson, of Atlantic, on an Atlantic Police Department Felony warrant for Theft 2nd Degree. Peterson was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $5,000 bond. That same day, 53-year old Randall Joe Conry, of Atlantic, was arrested on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Conry was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $50,000 bond.

Page County Deputy injured during an assault investigation

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February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports a Page County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured during an assault at the jail, Tuesday. The Deputy suffered a fracture in the nasal cavity area of his face, and was treated at the Clarinda Regional Health Center’s Emergency Department. The Deputy was released from the hospital and has since returned to duty. The incident began a little after 1-a.m. Tuesday, when Clarinda Police Officers & Page County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to investigate an assault that had occurred at 506 E. Tarkio St.

After responding, officers and deputies arrested 26-year old Michael Ryan Weeden, of Clarinda for assault resulting in bodily injury to a seventeen-year-old male juvenile at the residence. The juvenile did not require medical treatment. While being booked into the Page County Jail, Weeden struck a Page County Sheriff’s Deputy in the face with a closed fist. Weeden has additionally been charged with assault on a peace officer resulting in bodily injury and resisting arrest resulting in bodily injury. Weeden is currently being held at the Page County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Police reports concerning these incidents have been submitted to the offices of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review regarding the filing of formal charges.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 2/7/2018

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February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 2-7-2018

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February 7th, 2018 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Landfill Director Brandi Mericle about current issues and the future of the landfill.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 2/7/2018

Podcasts, Sports

February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, Wed., 2/7/2018

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February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Glenwood voters approve 10-year PPEL

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February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Voters in the Glenwood Community School District, Tuesday, approved passage of a 10-year Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) that will generate about $3.7-million for a long list of renovations to the complex, including a new track surface, a press box, bleachers, locker rooms, concession stands, ADA compliant restrooms and a parking lot. Unofficial results from the Mills County Auditor’s Office show the physical plant and equipment levy referendum passed 969-to-838 (or, 53.62 percent-to-46.38 percent).

The levy amounts to 85-cents per thousand dollars property valuation. Voters rejected the first referendum on the issue last April by a super majority. Tuesday’s PPEL referendum passed on a simple majority.

Ankeny, Urbandale voters OK school bonds for new schools

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February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Voters in two Des Moines suburbs have approved bond measures to build new schools. The Des Moines Register says Ankeny voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved an $18 million bond referendum to build a new elementary school. It will be built north of the Des Moines Area Community College campus in the Prairie Trail development. Construction is planned to begin in the fall and is set to open in 2020. Officials say the bond will not affect property tax rates.

Urbandale voters approved a $59 million plan to build two new elementary schools to replace four 50-plus-year-old school buildings set to be closed. The bond will also cover construction of the district’s first fitness center. Urbandale school officials say the consolidation will save the district $1.8 million annually. Construction won’t begin for another 18 months.

Atlantic City Council to act on setting the date for Public hearings on G.O. Bond resolutions

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February 7th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council is expected to act this (Wednesday) evening, on setting the date for Public Hearings on entering into General Obligation Loan agreements with regard to bonds for Capital Improvement and Solid Waste Management. One Resolution calls for a bond not to exceed $2.54-million for building, vehicle, equipment, street, bridge and alley projects for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 calendar years. The bond is set to bring in $2.69-million, although the principal amount borrowed will be less, according to City Administrator John Lund, because the City will receive a premium from its creditors, which incentivizes an amortization schedule agreeable to them. The premium covers the cost of the bond council and broker fees, but some money will remain to offset the City’s borrowing. The second Resolution pertains to a Solid Waste Management Loan Agreement and the borrowing of money not to exceed $90,000. Together, the bonds amount to slightly more than $3-million.

The Council will also discuss the proposed FY 2019 Budget and 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and act on passing a resolution authorizing bids for 2018 Street and Alley improvements. Speaking of streets, the Atlantic City Council is expected to approve tonight, an Order closing certain streets on August 5th from 8-a.m. to 5-p.m., for the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in honor of their 125th Anniversary Celebration. If approved, the following streets will be closed during the requested date and times:

  • West 6th, between Locust and Poplar
  • West 5th, between Locust and Poplar
  • Locust, between 5th and 6th Streets
  • West 6th, between Locust & the alley between Locust & Cedar.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will act on an Order approving an Engineering Agreement with Snyder & Associates, for the AMU Connector Trail Project. The City has agreed to cover the cost of the engineering work necessary to complete the project. And, the Council will act on an Order approving a Subscription Agreement with 5Q in Atlantic, for a new web service called “Journity,” which is designed to customize the experience of persons visiting the City’s website, by identifying their location. It will also collect statistical information on the visitors, including their zip code, frequency of visiting the site, and what features visitors are looking at on the site. 5Q owner Chad Williams will make a presentation to the Council, prior to their vote on the Agreement.

The Atlantic City Council meeting begins at 5:30-p.m. in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall.