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Iowa man charged in fatal stabbing in Minnesota

News

September 7th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged an Iowa man with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of another Iowa man in central Minnesota. Twenty-two-year-old Robin Hanson of Deloit, Iowa, appeared in Stearns County court Thursday. The judge set bail at $1 million with no conditions or $400,000 with conditions.

Hanson is accused of stabbing another Deloit man, 22-year-old Andre Reaves, in the chest with a knife after an argument. The stabbing happened Tuesday at a home in St. Cloud. Reaves died at a hospital. He and the suspect had traveled together to St. Cloud for the weekend.

The complaint says Hanson initially said he was asleep when he heard arguing and then saw blood. Authorities say Hanson later acknowledged fighting with Reaves and placing his knife in his car. Hanson remains in jail.

Boil Advisory cancelled in Adair

News

September 7th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the City of Adair say a boil order placed into effect Tuesday evening due to a water main break, has been cancelled. Water quality tests came back with no contamination shown. Therefore, the boil order is no longer necessary.

HENRY WALTER, 85, of Elk Horn (9-9-2017)

Obituaries

September 7th, 2017 by Jim Field

HENRY WALTER, 85, of Elk Horn died Wednesday, September 6th at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs.  Funeral services for HENRY WALTER will be held on Saturday, September 9th at 10:30 am in the Elk Horn Lutheran Church.  Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

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Open visitation will be held Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the funeral home.

Visitation with the family will be held Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial with full military honors by the Elk Horn American Legion Post #322 in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family for designation at a later date.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

HENRY WALTER is survived by:

Wife:  Mardell Walter of Elk Horn

Daughters:  Joan (Brian) Mewhirter of Atlantic & Cheryl (Troy) Petersen of Elk Horn

Sisters:  Annabelle (Gail) Lange; Carolyn (Jack) Johnson & Emy (Jack) Barringer

Brother-in-Law:  Vernon Andersen

6 Grandchildren

12 Great-Grandchildren

Sanitation worker struck by a car in Council Bluffs, Thur. morning

News

September 7th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A man who was picking up trash was struck by a car this morning in Council Bluffs, causing serious injuries. Council Bluffs Police say 53-year old Mario Rodrigues, of Omaha, who works for Red River Waste Solutions, was standing behind a garbage truck and in the process of collecting curbside garbage in the 3800 block of Avenue G., when he was struck by a vehicle that had approached him from behind. The accident happened just before 7:30-a.m.

The eastbound vehicle was driven by 27-year old Chantel Wachner, of Council Bluffs. She told Police she had been blinded by the sun and was in the process of putting down her sun visor when the accident happened. Wachner stated she did not see the truck, which was facing eastbound.

Mario Rodrigues was trapped between the two vehicles for a short period of time. Due to the severity of the leg injuries he suffered, Rodrigues was transported to UNMC’s Trauma Center in Omaha, for treatment. The extent of his injuries are unknown at this time, however they are not considered to be life threatening according to medical staff.

Authorities noted that the garbage truck’s lights were flashing and Rodrigues was wearing his required reflective vest at the time of the accident. Wachner was cited for Failure to Maintain Assured Cleared Distance.

Accident in Griswold this morning

News

September 7th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident that took place at around 7:40-a.m. today (Thursday), in Griswold. The accident happened at the intersection of Main and Montgomery Streets in Griswold. Officials say a 2013 Nissan Altima owned and driven by 61-year old Gail Ann Maxwell, of Elliott, was driving eastbound on Main Street when her vehicle was struck by a 2006 Ford van driven by 21-year old Trevor Dakota Bacon, of Shenandoah, as he was attempting to turn left onto Montgomery Street.

Damage to the Nissan is estimated at $2,000. The Ford sustained no damage. Bacon was cited for Failure to Yield Upon Left Turn.

Atlantic looks to keep the ball rolling at Denison-Schleswig

Sports

September 7th, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic Trojan football team accomplished something last week that the program hasn’t done since 2012, start the season 2-0. This week they hope to build on that momentum and get a third win in a row to start the season, something that hasn’t happened for over a decade. The Trojans go on the road to face the Denison-Schleswig Monarchs on Friday night and we’ll have coverage of the game on KJAN.

Atlantic has used a balanced attack on offense so far this season on their way to wins over Clarinda and Shenandoah. Denison-Schleswig Head Coach Chad Van Kley expects more of that balance to show up on Friday night.

The Monarchs have spread the ball around to a number of players so far this season with four different guys getting at least 10 rushing attempts through two games. The Monarchs like to play a veer-option type offense and Coach Van Kley thinks consistency in execution will be a big key against a well-rounded Trojan defense.

Atlantic has been able to match-up size wise for the most part so far this season, but Trojan Head Coach Mike McDermott is concerned about the size the Monarchs will have up front.

Coach McDermott had similar thoughts to Coach Van Kley on the offensive side of the ball. He thinks it will be tough sledding at times against the defense the Monarchs run but need to be ready to hit a big play when they find a seam.

Chris Parks and Mike Smith will have the call of the game with pregame starting at 6:30pm and kickoff between the Trojans and Monarchs set for 7:30pm. Catch all the action on-air, online, or on the KJAN mobile app. You can also catch our live streaming video coverage on KJANTV.

Longest dock at marina in Iowa could be trimmed

News

September 7th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa state agency says the longest dock in a northern Iowa city may need to be shortened, raising concerns that a shortage of dock space will hurt tourism. The Globe Gazette reports that the Department of Natural Resources says the dock at Sunset Bay Marina in Clear Lake could be cut down from its current length of almost 500 feet to less than 300 feet in order to comply with a 2008 state regulation on private docks.

The dock’s late owner, Dale Entner, had a contract waiver with the department that allowed the dock to remain at the longer length. The department says Entner’s contract can’t continue once dock ownership transfers to a new owner. Shortening the dock could displace up to 70 boats.

Slain truck driver identified as 60-year-old Iowa man

News

September 7th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – The trucker found shot to death inside his semi at a rest stop early Wednesday has been identified as 60-year-old Ernest D. Kummer of Monroe, Iowa. Authorities say Kummer was shot and killed by 43-year-old Mariana Lesnic at the westbound Interstate 80 rest area near Victor.

Kummer was an employee of Fridley, Minnesota-based Copeland Trucking, where he had worked since 2010. A company official said it wouldn’t comment on the “horrific event” at the request of Kummer’s family.

Iowa County Sheriff Rob Rotter said Thursday his office and the Division of Criminal Investigation are continuing to search for answers in the case, including a possible motive. Lesnic has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held at the Iowa County jail in Marengo on a $1 million cash-only bond.

Pott. County Sheriff’s report (9/7/17)

News

September 7th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

In today’s (Thursday’s) Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report, authorities noted 18-year old Dustin Joshua Pursell, of Council Bluffs, turned himself-in to the Sheriff’s Office. A records check confirmed Pursell was wanted on a Pott. County warrant for Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree/Forcible rape. He was taken into custody and transported from the Sheriff’s Office to the Pott. County Jail.

An Oakland man was arrested Wednesday night, after he allegedly took $260 in cash from another Oakland man. 31-year old Corey Andrew Stephens, of Oakland, faces a charge of Theft in the 4th Degree.

And, a call to Pott. County dispatch Wednesday night about a vehicle parked off Interstate 29 with a possibly intoxicated driver inside. A deputy responded and upon further investigation, arrested the driver, 20-year old Tanner Robin Reed, of Plattesmouth, NE, for OWI/2nd offense.

Clarinda P-D makes drug arrest following a traffic stop

News

September 7th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports a Hamburg man was arrested on a drug charge following a traffic stop at around 4:30-p.m., Wednesday. 23-year old Joseph William Michael Haughton, was taken into custody after he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance believed to be marijuana.

He was initially pulled over for failure to wear a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle. Haughton was arrested without incident and transferred to the custody of the Page County Jail where he was held on $1,000 bond.

Investigative reports have been forwarded to the Page County Attorney for review and consideration of the filing of formal charges.