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Pott. County Sheriff’s report

News

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office today (Wednesday), said a woman was arrested on a Theft charge, Monday evening. 34-year old Amy A. Hollis (No city of residence listed) was arrested at the Casey’s General Store in Crescent, on a charge of Theft in the 5th Degree (Shoplifting).  There was no listing for her on the Pott. County Jail roster, this morning.

The sheriff’s office said also, two prisoners held in other jail facilities were transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail Tuesday morning, in connection with Pott. County warrants. 31-year old Jarrod Leslie Voss, of Council Bluffs, was wanted on a warrant for Failure to Appear on a citation, and 39-year old Matthew James Bearden was wanted for Violation of Probation.

Pro-Ag Seminars in Greenfield & Shenandoah to Examine Market Outlook, Trade Impacts, and Financial Status of Iowa Agriculture

Ag/Outdoor

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa – Before harvest comes to a close, producers, ag lenders and suppliers are already planning ahead for next year. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach economists will offer valuable insight on key factors impacting 2020 operating decisions at 13 Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Seminars to be held across the state in November and December. Adair County Extension will host the Greenfield site Monday, Nov. 25th at the Warren Cultural Center Auditorium, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The three-hour seminar includes information on grain price outlook and global factors to watch, livestock prices and margins, and farmland operating margins, outlook and trends.

The focus of the program is to provide agribusiness leaders a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential and management implications. Participants also will gain insight on implications of trade agreements on Iowa producers and critical role of land values and interest rates in the stabilization of the agricultural sector. The speaker line-up includes ISU Extension and Outreach state specialists Chad Hart, associate professor in economics and extension grain markets specialist; Lee Schulz, assistant professor and livestock economist; and Wendong Zhang, assistant professor and extension economist. ISU Extension and Outreach field specialist, Patrick Hatting, will be at the meeting.

This program takes an in-depth look into the outlook for agriculture in 2020 and provides an opportunity to discuss the current Iowa economic situation with university experts. The session is open to the public however pre-registration is requested by Friday, November 22. Contact Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412. There is no registration fee. A second seminar is planned for Dec. 2nd in Shenandoah. The meeting, featuring the same speakers, takes place in the Shenandoah Bricker Meeting Room at 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. Registration at the door begins at 12:30-p.m., with the program to be held from 1-until 4-p.m.  You can also pre-register by calling 712-542-5171. That program is also free, thanks to its sponsors.

Additional information can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/proag.html.

Iowa man pleads guilty to making bomb threats against Trump

News

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill President Donald Trumps with homemade bombs. The Gazette reports that 25-year-old Christian Delatorre, of Dubuque, entered the plea Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids. The charge: willfully threatening to take the life of and inflict serious harm upon the president. His sentencing date hasn’t been set yet.

A proposed plea agreement says a Secret Service agent interviewed Delatorre on April 29 at a Dubuque hospital where he was being treated for psychiatric problems. A psychiatric nurse practitioner at Mercy Hospital reported that Delatorre had been making threats about assassinating Trump. The agent reports in the document that Delatorre said he was angered when Trump mocked people and talked about sending immigrants back to their home countries.

The document says Delatorre’s plans included attaching bombs to drones he’d fly over and detonate at the White House. The document also says Delatorre intended to undertake a suicide mission if his other plans didn’t work.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/13/19

News, Podcasts

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 11-13-2019

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 13th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Produce in the Park Manager Brigham Hoegh about a survey they are conducting about the event.  A drawing for a pair of $25 gift certificates for the Harvest Market event this month is available for those who participate in the survey.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/13/19

Podcasts, Sports

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Creston woman reports vehicle vandalism & theft of a purse

News

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Creston reported to police early this (Wednesday) morning, that someone broke out a window on her pickup truck. The incident happened while the vehicle was parked outside her residence in the 300 block of N. Park Street, in Creston. Stolen from inside the truck, was a purse. The loss was estimated at $350 altogether.

IA DOT Commission approves RISE grant for Council Bluffs

News

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission, meeting Tuesday in Ames, approved a RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) grant for the City of Council Bluffs. Up to $289,448 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a Local Development grant to assist in the reconstruction of approximately 636 feet of Gifford Road located on the south side of town.

Officials said the project is necessary to provide improved access to more than 69 acres for industrial and technology purposes. It’s expected to be completed by July 2020.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 11/13/2019

News, Podcasts

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Winter Weather Advisory for parts of the KJAN listening area today

Weather

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Area Counties: Sac-Crawford-Carroll

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON CST TODAY…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze up to one tenth of an inch.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.