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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 9/8/2015

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September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Congressman Young on case of Kentucky clerk refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses

News

September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Republican Congressman David Young suggests the rule of law should be followed, whether it’s a so-called “sanctuary city” refusing to deport undocumented immigrants or the Kentucky clerk who has refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. “I’m sympathetic with her views and I understand there are people who feel that way about same-sex marriage,” Young says, “but at the same time she is a public official.”

Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who has refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has been held in contempt of court and she’s been in jail since last Thursday. Congressman Young says he’s interested to see how her case plays out in the courts. “Also interested to see what the nexus is when it comes to private institutions like churches and mosques and synagogues, if there’s ever a challenge there, how that would play out,” Young says. “So this is still fluid, this issue. It very much is.”

Young, a first-term congressman from Van Meter, represents Iowa’s third district. He made his comments during taping of the “Iowa Press” program that will air this Friday night on Iowa Public Television.

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Voters to decide the future of the AHST/Walnut School districts today

News

September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

When voters head to the polls today in the AHST and Walnut School Districts, they’ll decide whether or not the two districts will merge into one: AHSTW. The referendum needs a simple majority to pass. Both districts have had a whole grade sharing agreement for years.

School officials have cited declining enrollment and decreased state funding as two reasons behind the reorganization. Consolidation, according to shared Superintendent Jesse Ulrich would also provide financial stability for the districts’ future.

Final informational meetings on the proposed merger took place last week at Avoca and Walnut.

School Elections take place today (Tuesday) – Cass County polling sites

News

September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Polls open at Noon today for the School Elections. The polls will close at 8-p.m. In Cass County….

There are two voting centers in Atlantic: Those in Wards 1,4 and 5 in Atlantic will cast ballots at the Heritage House. Persons living elsewhere in the Atlantic Community School District will vote at the Atlantic Public Library.

In the CAM School District, polling sites include: the Anita Community Center (for those in Grant, Benton, Franklin or Lincoln Townships in Cass County, or in Adair and Audubon Counties); the Cumberland Community bldg. (for those in Union, Bear Grove, Noble or Edna Townships or in Adams County); and at the Massena Public Library for patrons residing in Massena or Victoria Townships in Cass County, or in Adams County.

In the Griswold School District patrons in: Director District 1 will cast ballots at the Lewis Library; in Director District 3, at the Elliott Community Bldg; and in Director Districts 2 and 4, at the Griswold Community Bldg.

If you are not certain where you should go to vote in your county, contact your County Auditor, or go to the Iowa Secretary of States website at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th

Trading Post

September 8th, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  2006 Ford Taurus in Good condition. $3,000 OBO. 136K miles. Two brand new tires (August) and Tune up. Runs great! If interested, call 712-789-0932.

WANTED:  Apples 712-243-3129.

FOR SALE: 5 Rhode Island Red young laying hens with coop $225.00 phone 712-249-4268 Exira.

FOR SALE:  Pole saw for tree trimming, raises to 15 feet high.  $40.  Call 243-2361. SOLD!!

FREE:  male 4 year old dachshund, call 243-2361. FOUND A HOME!

FOR SALE: 2002 Honda Shadow 600, 4,000 miles, new front tire, in perfect condition, purple with custom pipes on the side. $1,800. 249-3880.

FOR SALE: Ladies winter black suede coat,3/4 length, size XL $20; Ladies winter coat, black & green $10. 254-0247.

Chiefs could have Poe, Fisher back for season opener

Sports

September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs could have Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dontari Poe and offensive tackle Eric Fisher back for their season opener Sunday in Houston.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid and general manager John Dorsey said Monday that both were progressing nicely from injuries. Poe had back surgery that kept him out all of training camp, and Fisher had a sprained ankle that kept him from playing the final three preseason games.

Reid also said that Fisher, the former No. 1 overall draft pick, would move from left tackle to right tackle. Donald Stephenson has been handling the quarterback’s blindside while Fisher has been out, and Reid has been pleased with the way he has performed.

Red Oak man arrested for assault Tuesday morning

News

September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A Red Oak man was arrested early this (Tuesday) morning, on a charge of Simple Assault. 31-year old Christopher Ivan Long was taken into custody at around 1:40-a.m. in the 1800 block of E. Summit Street. Long was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.

Red Oak boys arrested on Burglary, Trespass & Criminal mischief charges

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September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Two boys under the age of 10 were arrested late Monday morning in Red Oak, after  one of the boys climbed a fence at 611 N. 5th Street and was found inside a fenced-in area. An investigation revealed the suspect and another youth allegedly climbed a fence at same location last Friday evening,  and broke into an RV motorhome. Inside the vehicle, the seven- and eight-year old males allegedly used an axe to cause about $10,500 damage to the RV and an antique 1948 Mack Fire Truck, along with various other items. Both boys were processed at the Montgomery County Jail and released.

NWS forecast for Cass & most area Counties, 9/8/15

Weather

September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

**FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect until 10-a.m.**

Early This Morning: Thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 90 percent.
Today: Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms in the morning… Then isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall through mid morning. High around 80. North wind near 5 mph increasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms through midnight…then partly cloudy after midnight. Cooler. Low in the mid 50s. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny. High in the upper 70s. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Low in the mid 50s. South wind near 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. High in the upper 70s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low in the mid 50s.

Friday: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. High around 70.

Flood Warning until 2-p.m. Tue. for northern Guthrie Countu

Weather

September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES  HAS EXTENDED THE

* FLOOD WARNING FOR...
  NORTHERN GUTHRIE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA...

* UNTIL 200 PM CDT TUESDAY

* AT 143 AM CDT...SEVERAL AREAS ACROSS NORTHERN GUTHRIE COUNTY
  REMAIN AFFECTED BY FLOODING.  HIGHWAY 141 JUST WEST OF BAGLEY AND
  QUAIL ROAD NORTH AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 141 REMAIN CLOSED. 165TH
  STREET THROUGH SPRINGBROOK STATE PARK ALSO REMAINS CLOSED.
  NUMEROUS GRAVEL ROADS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN GUTHRIE COUNTY REMAIN
  CLOSED. THIS IS DUE TO THE 6 TO 7 INCHES OF RAIN THAT FELL OVER
  THE AREA SUNDAY NIGHT.  THERE REMAINS THE POSSIBILITY OF
  ADDITIONAL RAINFALL THROUGH MID MORNING ON TUESDAY WHICH MAY
  ENHANCE CURRENT FLOODING OR LEAD TO RENEWED FLASH FLOODING.

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE...
  LAKE PANORAMA...BAYARD...BAGLEY...YALE...JAMAICA...SPRINGBROOK
  STATE PARK AND LAKIN SLOUGH GAME MANAGEMENT AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR HAS BEEN REPORTED.
STREAM RISES WILL BE SLOW AND FLASH FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED.
HOWEVER...ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS
IMMEDIATELY.

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE
ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO CROSS
SAFELY. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.