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Officials plan major wind energy announcement

News

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Officials at MidAmerican Energy Co. and the state of Iowa are set to make a major announcement regarding a new wind energy development.  Gov. Terry Branstad is expected to discuss the project at his morning news conference Monday and release further details with company officials at a 1 p.m. news conference to be held at the Siemens Energy wind blade factory near Fort Madison.

In August MidAmerican Energy received approval from the Iowa Utilities Board for a $1.9 billion project to install hundreds of wind turbines by the end of 2015.  More than 448 turbines are to be installed in Grundy, Madison, Marshall, O’Brien, and Webster counties.

MidAmerican, Iowa’s largest energy company began building wind turbines in 2004, and it currently has more than 1,200 wind turbines in Iowa.

Griswold School Board to meet Monday evening

News

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Griswold School District’s Board of Education is slated to meet this (Monday) evening, beginning at 5:45. On their agenda is: A presentation by officials with Estes Construction with regard to new and existing projects; The appointment of members to SIAC (The School Improvement Advisory Committee), and the first reading of a 400- and numerous 900-series Board Policies.

The meeting takes place in the Central Office Board Room at the Griswold Middle School/High School Building.

(Pocast) Skyscan Forecast Mon., 12/16/13

Podcasts, Weather

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis weather forecast for the KJAN listening area and weather data for Atlantic…

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Atlantic Parks and Rec Board to meet this evening

News

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors is slated to meet this (Monday) evening, in the Council’s Chambers, at City Hall. The meeting begins at 5:15-p.m.

Action/New Business items on their agenda include: Updates on the Schildberg Recreation Area (SRA) Lake #1 fishery development, SRA Boat Ramp and Campground area projects, as well as a Vision Iowa grant application for the Campground area; A review of the Sunnyside Park Tobacco Free Policy and proposed Ordinance; an update on the Buck Creek Dog Park, and a report on the Sunnyside Park Tree Replacement Plan.

Other, discussion items will include:Future plans for the older metal buildings at Sunnyside Park, and a reminder to the public that the Sunnyside Park roads were closed Dec. 10th, but the park is still open to walking, sledding, cross-country skiing, and other recreational activities. And, parking is still available on Sunnyside Drive for lunch if people wish to eat in their vehicles or shelters (Weather permitting), but no through traffic is being allowed, and no four-wheeling is allowed on the grassy areas of the Park.

Residential Fire reported near Massena

News

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters from Massena and other area departments are on the scene of a fully engulfed house fire southeast of Massena. According to a scanner report, the blaze was happening at 70082 760th Street. It was reported at 6:06-a.m.

Anita, Cumberland and Corning Fire have also been requested for their tanker trucks. No other details are currently available.

NWS Forecast for the KJAN listening area: Mon., 12/16/2013

Weather

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny. Warmer. High in the mid 30s. South wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Not as cold. Low in the lower 20s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny. High in the upper 30s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low in the lower 20s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High in the mid 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low in the upper 20s.

Thursday: Cloudy. A slight chance of light freezing rain in the morning…then a slight chance of light rain and drizzle in the afternoon. High in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Iowa News Headlines: Mon., Dec. 16 2013

News

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

APLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Officials are recommending that residents of Aplington boil their water until tests ensure it is safe to drink. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the advisory Saturday after a water main break in the Butler County city of about 1,100 people.

MONTEZUMA, Iowa (AP) — Crews plan to renew a search for a man who fell through the ice of Lake Ponderosa in Poweshiek County. Montezuma Fire Chief Chris Widmer says the man had been fishing on the lake Saturday. A Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office official says he was riding an all-terrain vehicle when he fell through the ice around 6:30 p.m.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Woodbury County supervisor and jail official is on paid administrative leave after he was arrested this weekend on suspicion of domestic assault. David Tripp is accused of firing a revolver into the air during an argument with his wife at their home on Saturday. No one was injured. The 43-year-old Tripp was charged with aggravated assault, a misdemeanor.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Police are looking for a man who is accused of carjacking a couple in Council Bluffs and then hitting the woman as he drove away. Police say the couple left their vehicle running outside a Bucky’s convenience store in shortly before 1:30 a.m. Sunday. The couple told police that a man climbed into their car and started to drive off before running over the woman. She was taken to the hospital.

Iowa women prepare for Drake

Sports

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa women had a six-game winning streak snapped last week with the 83-70 loss at Iowa State. Coach Lisa Bluder says dealing with the loss is compounded by an extended break. “Ten days to sit on a loss is awful and to go through finals week on a losing note is really hard,” Bluder says. The Hawkeyes face another in-state rival this coming weekend. Drake and Iowa tipoff at 4pm on Saturday in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes are 10-2. The Bulldogs are 4-4.

“We need to come back and play our best against Drake,” Bluder says. Before the Iowa game, Drake will host SIU-Edwardsville in a noon tip-off tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. The Bulldogs haven’t played since December 5, when they beat Idaho State 78-59. The Iowa State women, now 9-0, are off until December 28-29 when they host the Cyclone Challenge. The Northern Iowa women are 3-7 and travel to DeKalb to play Northern Illinois on Saturday.

(Radio Iowa)

Man arrested after being found in a western IA teen’s closet Sunday

News

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs arrested a 20-year old man late Sunday morning after he was found hiding in a 15-year old girl’s bedroom closet. According to the Omaha World-Herald, the home’s occupants arrived at the residence north of Lake Manawa, at around 10-a.m. and found the unidentified, naked man in the closet. Officials say the suspect was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. They said also it appears the man and the girl were romantically involved.

Red Oak man arrested twice in less than 1 week

News

December 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A Red Oak man arrested last Wednesday on an aggravated assault charge, is in trouble with the law, again. According to Red Oak Police, 31-year old Bill Joe Gillespie was arrested Sunday on multiple felony charges after authorities investigated numerous burglaries that took place early Sunday morning. Gillespie faces felony charges that include 2nd degree Burglary, five counts of 3rd degree Burglary, being a Felon in possession of a Firearm, 2nd degree Criminal Mischief and a Serious Misdemeanor charge of 4th degree Criminal Mischief. He was being held in the Montgomery County Law Center on $10,000 bond.

Among the incidents under investigation which led to Gillespie’s arrest, was: A burglary at the Red Oak Shell store (400 E. Oak St), where numerous items were stolen and damage was done to the store; Two separate businesses in the 600 block of N. 3rd St., Hip Clips & Nails and Shear Design, were burglarized, and an attempted burglary occurred at an apartment on E. Hammond Street.

Officials say miscellaneous property was recovered and returned to their respective owners.