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Accident in Red Oak Monday morning

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June 20th, 2016 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports a two vehicle accident occurred at 8:25 am this (Monday) morning in Red Oak.  A 2015 Ford F-150 owned by Healthy Turf Mow and Snow LLC and being operated by 27-year-old Clayton Lynn Adams of Red Oak was traveling southbound on North 3rd Street approaching the intersection with Elm Street when the truck struck a 2011 Ford Econoline Passenger Van driven by 21-year-old Ashlynn Marie Larson of Randolph.  Larson had failed to yield the right of way at the intersection and pulled out in front of the Adams vehicle.

The van was owned by Nishna Productions Inc.  No injuries were reported at the time of the accident and Larson was issued a citation for Failure to Obey Yield Sign or Yield Right of Way.

The Ford truck received an estimated $4,000 damage and the Van sustained an estimated $3,000 damage.

Atlantic Police report warrant arrest of Anita man

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June 20th, 2016 by admin

The Atlantic Police Department released details Monday on one recent arrest. On Friday, June 17th officers arrested 26-year-old Alan Beattie of Anita on a Cass County Warrant for Failure to Appear for Debtors Exam.  He was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

Accident on I-80 in Cass County under investigation

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June 20th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

An accident on Interstate 80 in Cass County is under investigation. The Sheriff’s Office reports at around 12:24-a.m. on June 12th, Cass County deputies responded to a report of an accident near the 77 mile marker on I-80 westbound. 25-year old Brandon E. Greser, of Fremont, NE., was westbound on I-80 in a 2011 Buick when he reported being sideswiped by a white Chevy pickup. No injuries were reported. Damage to Greser’s vehicle was estimated at $2,500. The incident remains under investigation.

Numerous arrests in Cass County over the past 10-days

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June 20th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Monday (Today), released a report on arrests dating back to June 10th. Most recently, on Sunday (June 19), 43-year old Todd Edward Kimpson, of Corning, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order. Kimpson was also charged with another charge of Violation of a No Contact Order, and Harassment 3rd Degree. He was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $600 bond.

On June 16th, Cass County deputies arrested 43-year old Tracy Frances Kiser, of Omaha, NE, on a Polk County warrant. Kiser was taken to the Cass County Jail and transferred to Polk County later that day. That same day, 25-year old Keelan Dale Woods, of Bridgewater, was arrested on a charge of OWI 2nd Offense. Woods was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on his own recognizance.

On June 15th, Cass County deputies arrested 20-year old Selena Marie Hansen, of Atlantic, on two warrants for Failure to Appear and one warrant for Probation Violation. Hansen was taken to the Cass County Jail where she remains held on $1,300 bond. On June 14th, 30-year old Joseph Duane Tye, of Griswold, was arrested on charges of OWI 2nd Offense, and Driving While Revoked. Tye was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $2,000 bond.

On June 13th, 56-year old Barry Dean Schmidt, of Massena, was arrested on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Schmidt was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $10,000 bond. On June 12, 2016, 35-year old Timothy George Myers, of Elliott, was arrested on a charge of OWI 2nd Offense. Myers was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on his own recognizance.

On June 11th, Cass County deputies charged 26-year old Alexander Paul Dvorak, of Atlantic, with Serious Assault. Dvorak was being held at the Cass County Jail at the time; an additional bond of $1,000 has been added to his existing bond. And on June 10th, 27-year old Marshall Brandon Fischer, of Atlantic, was arrested on two district court warrants for Probation Violation. Fischer was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $10,000 bond.

(Update) Atlantic man injured in SUV vs ATV accident

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June 20th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our earlier report, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Monday (Today), said an Atlantic man suffered minor injuries when the ATV he was riding was hit by an SUV, near Cumberland. 59-year old Joseph Dale Herbert, of Atlantic, was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital, after the 2010 Honda ATV he was on was struck by a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, driven by 37-year old Kerri Corrine Wood, of Anita.

The accident happened at around 9:20-a.m. Sunday, on Quincy Road, near the intersection with 650th Street. Officials say Wood was eastbound on Quincy Road her SUV hit the oncoming ATV. Damage to Wood’s vehicle is estimated at $1,000; damage to the ATV is estimated at $500. No citations were issued.

Backyard & Beyond 6-20-2016

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June 20th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Mary Neese, Jolene Smith of Royal Neighbors about making a difference for service people.

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Trading Post

June 20th, 2016 by admin

FOR SALE: have 8 College World Series general admission tickets for sale – $8.50 each. Tickets are good for any game. Call 243-4619 SOLD!

WANTED: a walker with seat. Call 243-2480.

WANTED:  Big round hay bales, need 10 to 20 of them.  Call 712-420-3016.

FOR SALE:  Ladies white felt western hat, size 7, asking $25 or best offer.  Call 243-2561.

FOR SALE:  three piece Lane sectional set.  the two sofas are 91″ long with recliner on the end.  they can be used as stand alone pieces.  Includes the wedge to make them into a sectional.  Light colored microfiber.  Asking $500 for the set.  Call 515-418-3042 in Adair.

FOR SALE: Two used dryers, both work well. $75 each. Call 712-769-2387.

Creston Police Report 06/20/2016

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June 20th, 2016 by admin

The Creston Police Department issued their weekly arrest report on Monday and report 4 recent arrests.

On Saturday at 4:10 am officers arrested 40-year-old
Jamie Vandel at 1011 Manor Drive in Creston on a Union County Warrant for the charge of Violation of Probation on the original charges of 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense and Violation of Probation. He is being held in the Union County Jail on a $5000 bond.

Also on Saturday at 6:25 am 27-year-old Dusten Thrasher of Creston was arrested at
Elm/Montgomery streets on the charges of Public Intoxication and Unlawful Possession of Prescription Pills. He was released from the Union County Jail on a Promise to Appear.

Also Saturday at 10:07 pm officers arrested Wendy Kinyon of Creston at her
residence on the charges of OWI 2nd offense and 2 counts of Neglect of Child. She was released from the Union County Jail on $2000 bond.

On Sunday at 2:57 am officers arrested 28-year-old Trintke Welder of Toledo, IA at the intersection of Jarvis and Adams Streets on 2 Marshall County Warrants
for the charges of Criminal Mischief 5th Degree and Burglary 3rd Degree. She was released to the custody of Marshall County.

DALLAS DEAN POPP, 67. of Avoca (Svcs. 06-22-2016)

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June 20th, 2016 by admin

DALLAS DEAN POPP, 67, of Avoca died Saturday, June 18th at his home in Avoca. Funeral Services for DALLAS POPP will be held Wednesday, June 22nd at 11:00am at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 21st from 12:00pm-8:00pm with family greeting friends from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

DALLAS DEAN POPP is survived by:

Wife: Barbara (Smith) Popp of Avoca.

Daughters: Penny (Jeff) Nelson of Harlan. Amy (Wes) Parker of Oakland.

Sons: Ed (Michelle) Freeman of Avoca. Jerrad (Jennifer) Popp of Adel. Jason (Cheryl) Engle of Avoca.

Sisters: Joanne (Vern) Schnackel of Clancy, MT. Marlene Pangburn of Atlantic.

Brother: Eldon “Butch” Popp of Walnut.

15 Grandchildren

Heartbeat Today 6-20-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 20th, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field talks about the big changes coming to the KJAN Big Deals store, debuting this Friday with live, one hour specials at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.  The store will be shut down temporarily until then as we restock and prepare for your big savings.

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