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Atlantic man arrested for Criminal Mischief in Adair

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May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

An incident late Thursday night in Adair, resulted in the arrest of a Cass County man. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year old Adam Zachary Bolton, of Atlantic, was arrested early Friday morning on a charge of Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree. Bolton subsequently posted $1,000 bond and was released from the Adair County Jail.

Authorities say Bolton’s arrest stems from an incident that took place at around 11-p.m. Thursday, where a resident living in the 600 block of Broad Street, in Adair, reported someone threw something through his window. The resident said he was confronted by three men and told them if they didn’t leave, he would call the police.

The three men refused to leave. One of the subjects, identified as Bolton, allegedly said he was going to throw a brick at the house. The victim called police, and as the men were leaving, the victims’ sister saw Bolton allegedly throw the brick through the north window of the residence. Damage to the screen and window was estimated at $300. Bolton was picked-up a short time later, by Atlantic Police. He was transported to Adair County by one of their deputies and booked into the jail.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports also, 26-year old Cody Andrew Carter-Baumgardner, of Dexter, was arrested May 4th, for Domestic Abuse by Strangulation. His arrest stems from an incident that was reported to a Crisis Intervention Center, and forwarded to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities there transferred the case to Adair County, since the offense allegedly occurred there.

Carter-Baumgardner was brought to the Adair County Jail and later released on $2,000 bond.

Backyard & Beyond 5-9-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

May 9th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen talks about the Master Gardeners program.

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Glenwood P-D report (5/9/16)

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May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Glenwood Police Department reports two arrests. Today (Monday), 21-year old Derek Zook, of Glenwood, was arrested for Public Intoxication. His bond was set at $300. On Sunday, 55-year old Danny Cardin, of Homer, LA., was arrested for OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000.

Des Moines Woman charged following wild crash in Audubon County

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May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Polk County faces charges following an accident Saturday night in Audubon County. Sheriff’s officials say 24-year old Kasie Rae Simpson, of Des Moines, was charged with Failure to Maintain Control, Open Container, Failure to have insurance, and failure to carry a registration card, following an accident that happened at around 10-p.m., Saturday.

Authorities say Simpson was traveling south on Eagle Avenue near 250th Street, when her vehicle entered the east ditch, hit a culvert and launched into the air. The vehicle hit a tree, causing the tree to fall over. The vehicle then came to rest, on the tree. Simpson refused medical treatment at the scene.

She was transported to the Audubon County Jail and later released after posting a cash bond.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming up this weekend

News

May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The annual, nationwide Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers is being held this weekend. The event will be held in more than 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. In its 23 years, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive has collected more than 1.4 billion pounds of food. Last year’s national drive collected approximately 71 million pounds.

Katrina James, Officer in Charge at the Post Office in Atlantic, says their local goal this year is to collect more than 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food items, and new this year…non-food items, such as new diapers, toothpaste, etc. James says “All donations go directly to our neighbors in need and help build a hunger-free community.”

NALCLetter carriers, some of their family members and volunteers will be out from 9-a.m. until 4-p.m. Saturday, May 14th, collecting donations, which can be left near the mailbox, on the porch or curb, depending on the weather conditions. James says there is also a drop box at the Atlantic Post Office, and, she says they are looking for volunteers to help the letter carriers pick-up the donations.

Trina says you can set the donated items in a plastic bag or whatever will make them easy to carry and safe from the elements. If you don’t have a bag, don’t worry…one will be coming your way this way. Postcards and Hy-Vee sponsored bags will be delivered by the carriers this week advertising the food drive.”

The Drop Box will be available this Friday, in the lobby of the Atlantic Post Office. If you have any questions, contact your local letter carrier or the Atlantic Post Office.

Hawkeye 10 Conference Golf and Tennis postponed

Sports

May 9th, 2016 by admin

Some Hawkeye 10 Conference meets are being postponed today due to the wet weather.

The Girls Hawkeye 10 Conference Golf Meet at Fox Run Golf Course in Council Bluffs has been postponed to Tuesday, May 10th with the coaches meeting at 12:00pm and play starting at 1:00pm.

The Boys Hawkeye 10 Conference Golf Meet at Glenwood Golf Course has been postponed to Tuesday, May 10th at 9:00am.

The Boys Hawkeye 10 Tennis Meet at the Red Oak Sports Complex has been postponed to Tuesday, May 10th at 9:00am.

GARY SMOUSE, 73, of Bayard (Visitation 5/11/16)

Obituaries

May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

GARY SMOUSE, 73, of Bayard, died Sunday, May 8th, at the VA Hospital, in Des Moines. A visitation for GARY SMOUSE will be held from 9-a.m. until Noon Wednesday, May 11th at the Ohde Funeral Home in Bayard.

Burial will be at a later date.

GARY SMOUSE is survived by:

His children – Pete (Becky) Reid, of Truro; Deb (Dale) Reichle, of LeMars, and Annie (Tim) Jessen, of Niobrara, NE.

His brother – Ralph (Nancy) Smouse, of Tama.

8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and his sister-in-law, Mildred Smouse.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 5/9/2016

News, Podcasts

May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 5-9-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

May 9th, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with2016 Griswold High School seniors Trey Huerta, Payton Rush and Natalia Kunze.

(L to R) Natalia Kunze, Payton Rush, Trey Huerta

(L to R) Natalia Kunze, Payton Rush, Trey Huerta

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Creston man arrested for assault

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May 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston say a man was arrested late last week, on an assault charge. 21-year old Tyler White, of Creston, was arrested just before 7-p.m. Thursday at a residence in the 600 block of N. Pine Street. White was charged with Simple Assault and later released on $300 bond.

And, 62-year old Donald Vincent, Jr., of Des Moines, was arrested Sunday afternoon at the Union County Law Enforcement Center in Creston, on a Union County warrant for Failure to Appear (in court). Vincent, Jr. was being held in the Union County Jail while completing a seven-day jail sentence.