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Ex-city clerk pleads not guilty in Nebraska child sex case

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July 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LAWTON, Iowa (AP) – A former city clerk in northwest Iowa has pleaded not guilty to a Nebraska charge filed in a child sex case. The Sioux City Journal reports 61-year-old Douglas Furlich, of Lawton, entered the plea Wednesday in Dakota County District Court in Dakota City. The felony charge is child enticement by use of an electronic communications device. The Lawton City Council in Iowa fired Furlich after his arrest.

The Nebraska State Patrol says Furlich posted an ad online saying he was “looking for a younger guy.” Officials say an undercover officer responded, pretending to be a 15-year-old boy. Court documents say Furlich went to a South Sioux City, Nebraska, park in June to meet the boy. Furlich was arrested there.

Harlan Police report: Atlantic man arrested Sunday

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July 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Police Department reports two recent arrests and one incident of theft. Officials say 20-year old Austin VanAernam, of Atlantic, was arrested Sunday for Disorderly Conduct, after officers were called to assist Medivac with a person injured in an altercation. Authorities say assault charges may be pending.

On Friday, Harlan Police arrested 51-year old Amy Jo Ross, of Harlan, for Burglary in the 3rd Degree, after she allegedly broke into a woman’s residence in the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue.

And, the H-PD is investigating the theft of a small garden trailer. The trailer was reported missing from a home in the 800 block of Tarkington, on Monday. The loss was estimated at $100.

(8-a.m. News)

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/21//2016

News, Podcasts

July 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 7-21-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

July 21st, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Deb Schuler about the Cass County Fair King/Queen contest which will be held Thursday evening in the air-conditioned Atlantic High School auditorium.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/21//2016

Podcasts, Sports

July 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Creston residents arrested on drug & other charges

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July 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Two Union County men were arrested Wednesday evening on drug charges. Creston Police said 39-year old Steven Knowles and 18-year old Kane Farlow, both of Creston, were arrested at around 6:30-p.m. near Highway 34/Industrial Parkway.

Farlow was being held in the Union County Jail on charges that include Felony Eluding Causing Bodily Injury, Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $5,000.

Knowles was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana,
Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,000.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 7/21/2016

News, Podcasts

July 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 7/21/16

Weather

July 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

**Excessive Heat Warning continues through 7-pm Friday**

Today: Mostly sunny, hot & humid. High 97. Heat Index around 114. S @ 10-20.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.Low around 77. SW @ 10.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, hot & humid. Isolated morning showers possible. High near 95. Heat index around 107. S @ 10-20.
Saturday: P/Cldy. High near 97.

Sunday: P/Cldy. Isolated showers are possible. High 92.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 91. Our Low for the past 24-hours (Ending at 7-a.m. today) was 74. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 81 and the low was 55. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 107 in 1934. The Record Low was 44 in 1894.

USDA Report 7-21-2016

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

July 21st, 2016 by Jim Field

w/Max Dirks.

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Infant dropped off at Mason City fire station

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July 21st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) – An infant dropped off at the Mason City fire station has been turned over to state authorities. Police officers were sent to the station around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The little boy, who appeared to be about a year old, was taken to a hospital to be checked out. It’s unclear whether the person or people who dropped him off explained the action.

Iowa law allows parents or their representatives to leave babies up to 14 days old at health care facilities, without fear of prosecution. Mason City Police Sgt. Steve Klemas says authorities are looking into the case.