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February 18th, 2013 by admin

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February 18th, 2013 by admin

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Lenox woman arrested for assault

News

February 18th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Lenox Police Department reports a Lenox woman was arrested on an assault charge Friday night.

Brenda Parra (Lenox PD/Taylor County Sheriff photo)

19-year old Brenda Parra was taken into custody on a Simple Assault charge associated with an incident involving another female, after police responded to a disturbance at around 9:30-p.m., in the 200 block of east Michigan Street.

Parra was transported to the Taylor County Jail. She later posted bond and was released.

Taylor County woman arrested for theft of ATM card

News

February 18th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

An investigation into the theft of an ATM card from a vehicle parked at a grocery store in Lenox last November, has resulted in an arrest.

Cindy Hamilton (Photo Courtesy Lenox PD/Taylor Co. Sheriff’s Dept.)

Lenox Police Chief Jon Huggins reports officers with his department, along with Clarinda Police, conducted the investigation which led to the arrest of 33-year old Cindy Hamilton, of New Market.  Hamilton was taken into custody last Thursday on a charge of Theft in the 4th degree.

Huggins says the ATM card was stolen from a vehicle while parked at Michaels Foods in Lenox on Nov. 19th, 2012 and and used without permission at the Lenox Caseys General Store on the same day. Hamilton was arrested on a Lenox P-D warrant, by deputies with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. She was being held in the Taylor County Jail.

(Update: Change of meeting location for: Atlantic Parks and Rec Board meeting tonight

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 18th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

(Updated with change of meeting venue)

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting this evening, in the Senior Citizen Center Cafeteria (This is a change from City Hall, as previously announced) . When the board gathers for the 5:15-p.m. meeting, they’ll receive updates on the Schildberg Recreation Area Campground, Sunnyside Park Tennis Court reconstruction, and an update on a new boat ramp near the wastewater treatment plant.

In other business, Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring will review a meeting of the Schildberg Committee that took place Feb. 5th, and the Board will discuss plans for the Summer Recreation Program, including swimming pool operations, the playground program, tennis, men’s softball, and a YMCA management agreement.

Attempt to claim someone else’s identity lands Audubon man in jail

News

February 18th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Audubon say an attempt by a man to pass himself off as another person, has landed him in jail. 29-year old Robert Lenard Wenninger, of Audubon, was arrested Friday following a traffic stop, for Failure to have a Valid License, and Malicious Prosecution. The Audubon Police Department says Wenninger allegedly attempted to identify himself as another person, in order to avoid prosecution.  Wenninger was brought to the Audubon County Jail and later posted a $1,000 cash bond.

And, the Audubon Police Department reports the arrest on Feb. 6th, of 34-year old Tesha Joy Stevens, of Audubon. Stevens was taken into custody on a charge of Public Intoxication, after officers responded to a report of a woman standing on a roadway.

A large winter storm appears headed our way

News, Weather

February 18th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service said in its Hazardous Weather Outlook for this week, that a “Large and powerful storm system” will produce hazardous weather across the area for the latter half of the week. Their report issued this (Monday) morning, says moderate to heavy snowfall is expected late Wednesday night and Thursday evening, with light to moderate snow continuing into early Friday. At this time snowfall amounts are still uncertain, but accumulations in the 6 to 12 inch range are likely across much of the state with higher amounts especially in the northwest.

Freezing rain is also possible, mainly across southern and eastern Iowa, late in the day, Thursday. Strong and gusty winds will enhance those hazards, by reducing visibility in the form of blowing snow, the drifting of snow over roads, and damage to trees and power lines, when those ice-covered objects are swayed by the strong winds.

Another winter storm system is expected to affect the region next Sunday into Monday, and may produce additional snowfall.  Stay up-to-date on the latest weather developments, on KJAN.

(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: Mon., Feb. 18th 2013

Podcasts, Weather

February 18th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The (podcast) weather forecast for Atlantic and the KJAN listening area, from Freese-Notis Meteorologist Dan Hicks, and weather data for Atlantic from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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NORMA JOAN KOHLES, 76, of Omaha (Svcs. 2/20/13)

Obituaries

February 18th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

NORMA JOAN KOHLES, 76, of Omaha, died Sat., Feb. 16th, at the Hospice House of Omaha. A Mass of Christian Burial service for NORMA KOHLES will be at 10:30-a.m. Wed., Feb. 20th, at the St. Pius X Catholic Church in Omaha. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

A visitation will be held at the Saint Pius the 10th Church in Omaha, from 6:30-p.m. to 9-pm on Tue., Feb. 19th, with a Wake service beginning at 7:30-p.m.

Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, in Earling.

NORMA KOHLES is survived by:

Her husband – Ronald Kohles, of Omaha.

Her sons – Michael (Sue) Kohles, of Cairo, NE, and Daniel (Barbara) Kohles, of Omaha.

Her daughters – Christine (Bill) Brewer, Angela (Jeff) Miller, and Michelle Kohles, all of Omaha.

13 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

State Wrestling Championships

Sports

February 18th, 2013 by Jim Field

Listen to Live Coverage with Jim Field and Justin Williams right now!

Class 1-A :

  • 106:  Taylor Curtis (#2 Underwood) beat Tanner Greenwald (Wilton)  4-0
  • 113:  Hunter Washburn (#1 Alburnett)  beat Jack Walker (Wapello) Fall 1:30
  • 120: Carter Happel (#2 Lisbon) beat Brady Ruden (#3 Wilton) 4-2 (OT)
  • 126:  Andrew Foutch (#1 Underwood) beat Lane Nichols (#4 Woodbury Central) 14-3
  • 132:  Logan Loftus (Iowa Valley) beat Blake Marolf (#3 Eddyville-B-F) Fall 2:59
  • 138:  Kyle Blocker (#1 West Marshall) beat Jason Crosby (#5 Eddyville-B-F) 4-2
  • 145:  Evan Hansen (Exira/EHK) beat Caleb Wedeking (North Butler) 7-1
  • 152:  Loren Williams (#1 Tri-Center) beat Cody Nelson (#3  North Butler) Fall 4:51 (3rd State Title)
  • 160:  Dylan Windfield (#2 Alburnett) beat Jake Haberman (#4 Clarion-Goldfield)  Fall 4:37
  • 170:  Brendan Schott (#1 North Linn) beat Nick Schany (#5 Emmetsburg) 3-2
  • 182:  Dalton Ciavarelli (#2 Clarksville) beat Jesse Svoboda (#6 Audubon)  5-2
  • 195:  Cade Jones (#3 West Branch) beat Austin McCartan (#1 Emmetsburg) 5-4
  • 220:  Daniel Gaffey (#2 Iowa City Regina) beat Ryley Howell (#7 Wapello)  3-2
  • 285:  Brandon McCracken (#1 Aplington-Parkersburg) beat Dillon Suhr (#4 Guthrie Center) Fall 2:18

Class 2-A:

  • 106:  Patrick Woods (#1 West Delaware) beat Brock Rathbun (#2 Center Point-Urbana) Fall 1:41
  • 113:  Fletcher Green (#4 Washington) beat Zach Less (#2 West Delaware) 8-3
  • 120:  Doug Miner (#2 Spirit Lake Park) beat Shadow Leshen (#4 Albia) 1-0
  • 126:  Max Thompson (#1 Union) beat Kyle White (#4 Central Springs) 3-1
  • 132:  Colton McCrystal (#1 Sergeant Bluff-Luton) beat Cole Erickson (#6 Mediapolis) 11-0
  • 138:  Jake Marlin (#1 Creston/O-M) beat Adam Staudt (#5 Charles City) Fall 2:55 (4th State Title)
  • 145:  Brandon Sorensen (#1 Denver-Tripoli) beat Zach Muller (#4 West Delaware) 7-3 (4th State Title)
  • 152:  Logan Thomsen (#3 Union) beat Jackson Van Kirk (#8 Perry) Tech Fall 15-0
  • 160:  Logan McQuillen (Monticello) beat Trey Ryan (#1 Mount Vernon) 4-2
  • 170:  Adam Drain (#2 Mediapolis) beat Brice Wilckie (#5 Clear Lake) 7-3
  • 182:  Chase Shedenhelm (#2 Denver-Tripoli) beat Steven Holloway (#3 Mediapolis) 7-5
  • 195:  Keaton Hulett (#1 Creston/O-M) beat Riley Denny (#4 Centerville) 2-0
  • 220:  Adam Reth (#1 West Delaware) beat Tyler Dolieslager (#4 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley)  Fall 1:58
  • 285:  Dean Broghammer (#1 West Delaware) beat Chad Pohlmeier (#3 Bondurant-Farrar) Fall 3:50

Class 3-A:

  • 106:  Henry Pohlmeier (#4 Johnston) beat Jacob Schwarm (#2 Bettendorf) 6-1
  • 113:  Clayton Eicher (#2 WDM Valley) beat Kaz Onoo (#3 Mason City) 2-1 (OT)
  • 120:  Jake Koethe (#2 WDM Valley) beat John Gioffredi (#3 Indianola) 4-2
  • 126:  Fredy Stroker (#1 Bettendorf) beat Jonathon Eide (#5 Dowling Catholic) Tech Fall 16-0
  • 132:  Logan Ryan (#1 Bettendorf) beat Bryce Steiert (#3 Waverly-Shell Rock) 7-6 (OT)
  • 138:  Jacob Woodard (#2 Bettendorf) beat Karsten VanVelsor (#7 Ottumwa) 15-9
  • 145:  Alex Hernandez (#2 Bettendorf) beat Austin Boyd (#4 Burlington) 4-0
  • 152:  Spencer Derifield (#2 Waverly-Shell Rock) beat Dawson Nemmers (#4 Western Dubuque)  9-4
  • 160:  Tim Miklus (#1 SE Polk) beat Logan Walkup (Johnston) 11-5
  • 170:  Dylan Blackford (#3 SE Polk) beat Mitch Bowman (#4 North Scott) 3-1 (OT)
  • 182:  Matt Seabold (#2 Burlington) beat Kyler Matthews (Waterloo West)  2-1
  • 195:  Marcus Harrington (#1 Waterloo West) beat Adam Walther (#3 Waverly-Shell Rock)  5-4
  • 220:  Bryce Fisher (#1 SE Polk) beat Gannon Gremmel (#10 Dubuque Hempstead) 9-4
  • 285:  Pedro Gomez (#1 Marshalltown) beat Zach Renshaw (#6 Lewis Central)  5-2