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Audubon Police report, 9/6/16: Atlantic woman & Hamlin man arrested on Theft charges

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September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Audubon Police Chief Matt Starmer says two people were arrested on Theft charges late last month. In his report issued today (Tuesday), Starmer said 29-year old Tammy Jo Johnson, of Atlantic, was arrested Aug. 25th for Theft in the 5th Degree. Johnson appeared before the magistrate and pled guilty to the charge.

On Aug. 24th, 59-year old John Richard Anderson, of Hamlin, was arrested on charges that include 5th Degree Theft, Fraudulent Use of Registration, Operation Without Registration, Failure To Have a Valid Drivers License, and Failure To Display Registration Plate. Anderson was cited for the offensese and released at the scene. He later pled guilty to the charges.

And on Sunday (9/4), 28-year old Janae Nicole Anderson, of Audubon, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension. She was subsequently cited, and released at the scene.

Pott. County Sheriff’s report (9/6/16)

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September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous arrests occurred over the past few days. Early Monday morning, 26-year old Danielle Lee Sondag, of Portsmouth, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, following a traffic stop on Railroad Highway.

Late Sunday morning, 42-year old Hamad Lotffi Houwari, of Dearborn, MI., was arrested for OWI/2nd offense, after his 2016 VW Passat allegedly struck a semi-tractor trailer on I-80 eastbound, near mile-marker30, and failed to stop.

A little after 6-p.m. Sunday, 35-year old Joni Lee Sands, of Underwood, was arrested following a disturbance at an apartment complex in the 200 block of Highway Street. Sands was charged with Simple assault after allegedly assaulting another woman and shoving her into a building.

Early Sunday morning, 25-year old Jacob Kyle Eric Caudill, of Council Bluffs, was arrested after he turned himself-in for Driving While Barred,  after he wrecked the 2005 Chrysler 300 he was driving on Highway 92, near Valley View Drive. Caudill had fled the scene and was located at CHI Creighton Hospital, in Omaha.

Early Saturday morning, 41-year old David Page Mace, Jr., of Underwood, was arrested following a traffic stop. A deputy noticed Mace’ pickup truck traveling with its hazard lights on. Upon further investigation, Mace was taken into custody and charged with OWI/1st offense, and two counts of Child Endangerment without injury, for having an 11-year old and 8-year old child in his vehicle.

And, early Saturday morning, 21-year old Anthony Michael McCoy, of Avoca, was arrested for Domestic Assault with Injury, in connection with an incident involving his wife that took place late Friday night.

September 2016

Birthday Club

September 6th, 2016 by admin

September 1st:

  • Craig Eilts of Griswold (Winner)

September 2nd:

  • Bonnie Bruner of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Bill Aniaux of Exira

September 3rd:

  • Nancy Sand of Kimballton (Winner)
  • Rosemary Davidson of Atlantic
  • Brandon Toft of Audubon
  • Gage Zellmer of Atlantic

September 4th:

  • Elizabeth Andi Van Aernam of Exira (Winner)
  • Berniece Robinson of Exira
  • Clint Freund
  • Darlene Plancks of Atlantic

September 5th:

  • Grace Christensen of Audubon (Winner)
  • Catherine Schmidt of Audubon
  • Sue Muri of Atlantic

September 6th:

  • Jenner Trailer of Brayton (Winner)
  • Pam Curtis of Cumberland

September 7th:

  • Zachary McKay (Winner)
  • Larry Phippen

September 8th:

  • Ina Ohnmeiss of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jennifer Brace
  • Gary Pellet
  • Thomas Robinson
  • Nahthan “Bingo” Ward
  • Keaton Wise
  • Sue Hoegh of Exira
  • Doris Evans of Elliott

September 9th:

  • Marcene Arn of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Verdell Hansen of Harlan
  • Marlene Clark of Atlantic
  • Breanna Linfor of Atlantic
  • Deborah Casteel
  • Lois Wolfe of Exira
  • Debra Brown of Harlan
  • Tammy DeBord of Atlantic

September 10th:

  • Sherrill Clausen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Roth DenBeste
  • Adam Roberts
  • Jay Simms
  • Asher Van Horn
  • Pam Smith of Harlan
  • Marsha Prigge of Audubon

September 11th:

  • Tyler Wilson of Exira (Winner)
  • LaVon Eblen of Atlantic
  • Amber Wilson of Exira
  • Mary Jean Krummel of Walnt
  • Jeanie Hall of Fontanelle

September 12th:

  • Diana Munch of Exira (Winner)
  • Francis Brown of Atlantic
  • Tresa Comes
  • Allen Kramer
  • Tammy Wise
  • Ranae Schlater of Exira

September 13th:

  • Bev Bennett of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Audrey Nielsen of Lewis
  • Lanny Kite of Marne
  • Holden Jensen of Lewis
  • Clara Scmidt of Harlan
  • Charlotte Smetana of Exira

September 14th:

  • Ronda Harry of Atlantic (Winner)
  • David Freund
  • Gina Benton of Exira

September 15th:

  • Jeannie Nelson of Kimballton (Winner)
  • Matt Immel of Exira
  • Aunt Brook of Exira (Brooklyn Wilson)
  • Carol Andersen
  • Grant Petty

September 16th:

  • Kyrsta Hart of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Marcella Gaines of Atlantic
  • Douglas Gard
  • Tristan McDermott
  • Shandy Schultes of Audubon

September 17th:

  • Wiatt Becker of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Randy Breach
  • Anthony Russell

September 18th:

  • Dean Finken of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Stacy Armstrong of Crescent
  • Lily Bricker
  • Tierney Tanner
  • Joe Mewhirter
  • Sally Fischer of Atlantic

September 19th:

  • Zach Hart of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Pam Parker of Elk Horn

September 20th:

  • Carol Schwarte of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jean Boots
  • Jeffery Schmitt
  • Rylie Vandevanter

September 21st:

  • Erma Lange of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Denise Kilworth of Exira
  • Joshua Eilderts
  • Cohen Bruce
  • Kristy York
  • Jack Brahms of Griswold

September 22nd:

  • Lindsey Jones
  • Lori Mudd
  • Tony Sunderman

September 23rd:

  • Rosie Hansen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Joh Paulsen of Exira
  • Marilyn Gard
  • Nathan Vandevanter
  • Mary McConnell of Atlantic

September 24th:

  • Faye Nelsen of Anita (Winner)
  • Marian Lahr
  • Jane Houchins of Exira
  • Kari Hansen of Anita
  • Jackie Pross of Exira

September 25th:

  • Judy Bintner of Exira (Winne)
  • Maggie Wahlert of Exira
  • Jackie Guttenfelder
  • Valonda Nelson of Exira

September 26th:

  • Nick Knudsen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Val Hatchen of Atlantic
  • Kole Sorensen
  • Susan Westphalen

September 27th:

  • Marge Turner of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Anna Henke
  • Brad Osborne

September 28th:

  • Roxy Davis of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Don Greving of Exira
  • Jeff Munch of Exira
  • Shelley Petersen of Exira
  • Colleen Hamilton of Atlantic
  • Joyce Enfield
  • Bailey Schildberg
  • Mackenzie Scott
  • Bryan York
  • Annebel Lange of Atlantic

September 29th:

  • Kathy of Cumberland (Winner)
  • Taylor Berry

September 30th:

  • Hannah Jessen of Exira (Winner)
  • Judy Sandbothe
  • Joan Sorensen of Audubon
  • Cindy Koll of Atlantic

 

 

Adair County Sheriff’s report (9/6/16)

News

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman from Stuart was arrested Friday night on a warrant for Violating a court order on charges of Child Endangerment and a Controlled Substance Violation. 24-year old Heather Armstrong was being held in the Adair County Jail on $30,000 bond.

A man from Mechanicsville, IA, was arrested on a warrant Friday night, as well. 46-year old Wayne Allen Schneider was arrested on a warrant for two counts of 2nd Degree Theft. Schneider was being held in the Adair County Jail on $5,000 bond.

And, 41-year old William Earl Bolio, of Adair, was arrested last Thursday for Disorderly Conduct and Harassment of a Public Official, after he allegedly became belligerent with the Adair City Clerk while attempting to pay his water bill, and prevented her from performing her duties. Bolio was later released from the Adair County Jail on $300 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 9/6/2016

News, Podcasts

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Chocolate Chip Dessert (9-6-2016)

Mom's Tips

September 6th, 2016 by Jim Field

Cover 1 cup chopped dates with 1 cup boiling water.  Let stand for a few minutes.  Cream:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Add the dates and water.  Sift together:

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon soda

Add to the batter.  Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.  Spread in 9″ x 12″ greased pan.  Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup nuts.  Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

(Elda Vogt)

LINDA LU CHAMBERS, 72, of Harlan (Svcs. 9/10/16)

Obituaries

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LINDA LU CHAMBERS, 72, of Harlan, died Tue., Sept. 6th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services for LINDA LU CHAMBERS will be held 11-a.m. Sat., Sept. 10th, at the 1st United Methodist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 8am-until 8-p.m. Friday, Sept. 9th, with the family greeting friends from 5-until 8-p.m.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

LINDA LU CHAMBERS is survived by:

Her son – Curt Mathiasen, of Baltimore, MD.

Her daughter – Suzanne (Kevin) Goshorn, of Harlan.

Her sister – Ann (Norman) Snuttjer, of Council Bluffs.

and 2 grandchildren.

GUNNAR NIELSEN, 91, of Harlan (Private family burial)

Obituaries

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

GUNNAR NIELSEN, 91, of Harlan, died Monday, Sept. 5th, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. A private family burial is planned for GUNNAR NIELSEN. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan is assisting the family.

Burial will be in the Minden Cemetery.

GUNNAR NIELSEN is survived by:

His daughter – Pamela Marchant, of Mountain Home, ID.

His son – Jeffrey Nielsen, of Harlan.

4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild.

Labor Day weekend arrests in Creston

News

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police report several arrests took place heading into, and during, the Labor Day weekend. Last Friday, 37-year old Amanda Cunningham, of Creston, was arrested on a Union County warrant charging her with Domestic Abuse Assault. Cunningham was being held in the Ringgold County Jail while she completes a 30-day jail sentence.

On Saturday, 27-year old Chris Fannon, of Creston, was arrested following a traffic stop. Fannon was charged with OWI/2nd offense. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond. Sunday morning, 34-year old Matthew Scherer, of Creston, was arrested for Simple Assault. He was later released on $300 bond.

Monday night, 27-year old Kyle Hoadley, and 26-year old Kristen Oliphant, both of Creston, were arrested in the 800 block of Laurel Street, in Creston. Both were charged with Theft in the 5th degree. Hoadley faces an additional, Possession of a Controlled Substance, charge, while Oliphant faces an additional charge of Trespass. They were later released from the Union County Jail after posting a $1,000 and $300 bond, respectively.

And, early this (Tuesday) morning, 52-year old Robbie Dohrn, of Creston, was arrested on a Union County warrant for OWI/2nd offense. Dohrn was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

Heartbeat Today 9-6-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

September 6th, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Marlene Hummel and Rich Perry of Atlantic about a recent mission trip to Haiti.  They will be part of a presentation Sunday evening at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to spread the word and to answer questions for those who might like to join them on future trips.

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