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Rolling domestic incident results in high-speed chase and officer involved shooting in Montgomery County

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May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports Sheriff’s Deputies and Red Oak Police responded at around 1:25-p.m., Tuesday, to a call about rolling domestic incident that involved two vehicles, which were traveling east on old Highway 34, just west of Red Oak. The caller, Meagan Horgdal, told authorities that a black, 2015 Chevy truck driven by 34-year old Garret Horgdal, of Henderson, was making several attempts to force Meagan’s 2014 Chevy Traverse off the road, and that the vehicles made contact several times. Three small children were in the SUV.

Just west of Ginko Avenue and old Highway 34, Garrett Horgdal’s vehicle made contact with the SUV, forcing it into the south ditch. Officers arrived and attempted to take Garret into custody, but he managed to turn his truck around on the highway and fled the scene, leading officers on a 30-mile chase at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. The chase wound its way into Pottawattamie County, and ended in a corn field one-half mile west of the intersection of 150th Street and C Avenue, back in Montgomery County.

Authorities say during the pursuit, Garret Horgdal drove his vehicle without regard for the public’s safety and other motorists. He also contacted Pott. County Dispatch by cell phone, and advised them he had a firearm, and intended to use it. At point during the pursuit, he swerved at a patrol vehicle at an intersection, and forced a grain truck onto the shoulder by swerving into the wrong lane. Once into the corn field, Horgdal was surrounded by three patrol vehicles. In an attempt to continue, he crashed his truck into the side of a 2016 Dodge Ram pickup, registered to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

As Horgdal continued his attempt to flee, officers discharged rounds from their firearms into his vehicle. He then quickly surrendered and was taken into custody. Horgdal was eventually transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, and then to a hospital in Council Bluffs, for treatment of non-life threatening medical issues unrelated to the officer involved shooting. Garret Horgdal faces charges that include four felony counts of Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer and a felony charge of Eluding.

List of Iowa’s 20 safest cities is released

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May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Iowa’s 20 safest cities are being listed by Safewise, a safety and security research council. Several of the top communities are in northwest Iowa. Le Mars came in as the number-seven safest Iowa city, while Spencer placed fourth, Carroll was third and Sioux County communities Orange City ranked second, and its neighbor, Sioux Center, was listed as the safest Iowa city. The ranking is based on the number of reported violent crimes, as well as the number of property crimes compared to the community’s population. The top 20 Iowa safest cities don’t just include mid-size cities, but large cities as well. Ames, Ankeny, Mason City and Cedar Falls all made the list, as did suburban cities of Johnston, Urbandale, Altoona and West Des Moines. Here is the list of Iowa’s safest cities:

#20 West Des Moines
#19 Ankeny
#18 Marion
#17 Anamosa
#16 Altoona
#15 Fairfield
#14 Ames
#13 Cedar Falls
#12 Norwalk
#11 Urbandale
#10 Decorah
# 9 Mason City
# 8 Johnston
# 7 Le Mars
# 6 Pella
# 5 Eldridge
# 4 Spencer
# 3 Carroll
# 2 Orange City
# 1 Sioux Center

(Radio Iowa)

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

Ag/Outdoor

May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam. Iowa law requires that anyone born after January 1, 1972 must be certified in hunter education before they are eligible to purchase an Iowa hunting license.

Upcoming area Hunter Education Class:

May 16, Exira, Audubon County Conservation Board

For more information on these and other hunter education opportunities, go to www.iowadnr.gov/huntered

Iowa state parks Camping Kickoff is this weekend

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Forecasters are predicting beautiful weather for this weekend, when state park campgrounds will celebrate Camping Kickoff, May 4 – 6. State parks will feature more than 40 events across the state, including hikes, kayaking demonstrations, fishing clinics and much more to celebrate the start of the season. A full schedule of programs is available at www.iowadnr.gov/campingkickoff. Campers will also receive a free summer issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine.

Those wanting to join the Camping Kickoff celebration can make advanced reservations through today (Wednesday, May 2). Reservations can be made at https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-877-427-2757. Phone center hours are 7 AM to 7 PM CST. After today (Wednesday), campers can use walk-in camping on a first-come, first-serve basis for any sites not already reserved. Iowa’s Camping Kickoff is in conjunction with the national Let’s Camp America! initiative, when state parks across the country will celebrate the start of the camping season.

Man gets 10 years for woman’s death after collision

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May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 60-year-old man has been imprisoned for the death of a woman after a collision in northern Iowa. Court records say Paul Wood, of Manly, was given 10 years in prison Monday at his sentencing in Mason City. He’d pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and two counts of drug possession.

Prosecutors say he had methamphetamine and marijuana in his system when his pickup truck crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 65 south of Mason City and struck an oncoming vehicle. The collision killed 22-year-old Griselda Tello, a nurse at a Mason City hospital.

Anita woman arrested on assault charge

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May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports a woman from Anita was arrested last week on an assault charge. 34-year old Nicole Williams was arrested last Thursday for Assault causing bodily injury. Williams was booked into the Cass County Jail. And, on April 20th, 35-year old Chad Wilcox, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI and Interference with Official Acts. Wilcox was also booked into the Cass County Jail.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 5/2/2018

News, Podcasts

May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2nd

Trading Post

May 2nd, 2018 by Jim Field

FREE:  piano……just come and get it……have no room for it, heavy so will take at least 3 people to carry out.  249-9143.

GARAGE SALE:   Saturday, May 5th, 7:00 am-4:00 pm….1396 Highway 44 (3 miles east of Kimballton or 6 miles west of Hamlin at 71 & 44 intersection).  Kitchen items, quilts, curtains, rugs, towels, ceramic ducks, books, tapes, 45 RPM records, Christmas items, candles, wine glasses, Radio Flyer red wagons, child’s riding tractor, two wheeled dolly, 30 gallon barrel stand, tires, tool boxes, new car cover (never used), flag pole. Other household and shop items and much more.

GARAGE SALE:  513 East Washington St Exira, Iowa  Thurs. 5pm to 7pm  Fri. 2pm to 7pm  Sat. 8am to 11am.  75 gallon bulk oil barrel on steel stand, 14 gallon fuel caddy, gas-charcoal grill, 2 anti gravity lounge chairs, 2 steel lawn chairs, wooden picnic table, glider swing, exercise bike, men and ladies clothes, and lots of misc.

FOR SALE:  10 inch Craftsman table saw, $25. 712-249-7296.  SOLD!

WANTED:  someone to help clean the yard and remove the yard waste.  Please call today (Wednesday) or Friday at 243-3692.

FOR SALE: Electric golf cart, real nice shape $850. 712-563-4177

Heartbeat Today 5-2-2018

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

May 2nd, 2018 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Audiologist Doug Leonard about Better Hearing Month.

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Cass County Extension Report 5-2-2018

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

May 2nd, 2018 by Jim Field

w/Kate Olson.

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