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Iowa’s annual frog and toad survey underway

Ag/Outdoor, News

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Volunteers are helping Iowa DNR wildlife biologists monitor the state’s frog and toad populations. The research of the amphibians, which start “singing” around this time of year, could tell scientists more about the state’s water quality. The DNR’s Stephanie Shepherd says frogs and toads are tied to the health of their environment. “They can actually breathe through their skin and they soak up their environment,” Shepherd said. “It’s what makes them so vulnerable to toxins and pesticides and things in the water that aren’t supposed to be there.”

Field work training sessions for the frog and toad call survey were held last week in Sioux City and Ladora. The survey, conducted since 1991, is one of the longest running in the country. According to the DNR, over 13,000 call surveys have been done on more than 1,200 wetland sites in 82 of Iowa’s 99 counties.

(Radio Iowa)

DONNABELLE WILLIS, 97, of Colorado Springs, CO. (Formerly of Cass County) – Svcs. 4/21/18

Obituaries

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DONNABELLE WILLIS, 97, of Colorado Springs, CO. (Formerly of Cass County), died March 28th, in Colorado Springs. Memorial Graveside services for DONNABELLE WILLIS will be held 2-p.m. Saturday, April 21st, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Lewis. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, has the arrangements.

DONNABELLE WILLIS is survived by:

Her sons – Raymond (Ginny) Willis, and Robert (Debbie) Willis, all of Colorado; Dennis Willis, of New Mexico, and Curtis (Patty) Willis, of ID.

Her daughter – Gerilee (Robert “Bob”) Hughes, of IA.

7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

MILDRED REINIG, 94, of Harlan (Svcs. 04/21/2018)

Obituaries

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

MILDRED REINIG, 94, of Harlan, died Sunday, April 15th, at home. Mass of Christian Burial for MILDRED REINIG will be held Saturday, April 21st at 11:00am in the St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 20th from 8:00am to 8:00pm at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with family greeting friends from 6:00pm-8:00pm and a Rosary at 7:30pm that evening.

Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth.

MILDRED REINIG is survived by:

Her husband – Tony Reinig, of Harlan.

Her daughters – Dolores (Bob) Gaeta; Rose Ann (John) Cannella; Mary (Doug) Baker; Judy (Leo) Hensley; Susan (Chuck) Field; and Joan (Tom) Ouren.

Her son – Allan (Jackie) Reinig.

21 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

2 take plea deals in shooting death of Davenport teenager

News

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Two youths accused in the slaying of another Davenport teenager have made plea deals. Authorities say 18-year-old James Bailey Jr. and 17-year-old Joseph Howard-Rogers Jr. are scheduled to be sentenced May 30 for killing 17-year-old Akeim Hill last May. Police say the two boys met Hill in a parking lot. A fight broke out, and Hill was shot twice. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Court records say Bailey pleaded guilty last week to theft after prosecutors dropped murder and robbery charges. Howard-Rogers pleaded guilty to attempted murder after prosecutors dropped murder and robbery charges. They were prosecuted as adults, but Howard-Rogers’ plea agreement says that because he was under 18 when the crime occurred, the court can suspend all or part of his sentence.

Shelby County Fire Danger: Moderate through Thursday morning

Ag/Outdoor, News

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency is asking fire stations and participating partner businesses, to place their Fire Danger placards in the “Moderate” category from today (Monday), through Thursday. While the forecast calls for rain and a rain-snow mix Tuesday night into Wednesday, the rest of the week looks to be dry, sunny and windy, which will aid in drying vegetation and crop residue in the fields. Any controlled burns should be conducted with caution. Always notify your local fire chief before conducting controlled burns on your property.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 4/16/2018

News, Podcasts

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Creston woman arrested on an assault charge

News

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports 43-year old Michelle Snyder, of Creston, was arrested 4-a.m. Saturday at her home, on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault. Snyder was subsequently released from the Adams County Jail on a Promise to Appear. A little later on Saturday morning, a Creston resident reported that sometime between the hours of 9-p.m. Friday and 8-a.m Saturday, someone threw a rock through a window at his home. The damage at the residence located in the 400 block of W. Devoe Street, was estimated at $225.

And, Friday afternoon, 41-year old Joel Gross, of Creston, was arrested on a charge of Driving While Suspended. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $300 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 4/16/2018

Podcasts, Sports

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Authorities say man injured in Davenport explosion

News

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DAVEPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man has been injured in an explosion at a Davenport apartment building. The blast occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday. A city news release says debris was found in the yards by firefighters, who quickly put out the flames inside. A man who lives in the ground-level unit was taken to a hospital. The explosion is being investigated.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 4/16/2018

News, Podcasts

April 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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