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Heartbeat Today 5-6-2019

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

May 6th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Shawn Schulte of Iowa Geocachers about the organization.  They have adopted a section of Highway 148 near Lake Anita and will be cleaning it up on Saturday, May 11 at 9:00 am.  Volunteers are welcome.

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Police capture inmate who escaped by swapping bracelets

News

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police have arrested a Polk County jail inmate who escaped by using another inmate’s identification bracelet. Des Moines police arrested 27-year-old Rodney Clint Moore on Sunday morning in Des Moines, days after he had swapped bracelets with another inmate and been released from the jail about 1:45 a.m. Friday. Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives learned where Moore was staying and police arrested him without incident.

He was returned to the jail, where he had been held since April 24 on charges of reckless driving and driving while barred. Moore used the bracelet of 25-year-old inmate Zakary Arthur Titus, who has been charged with escape for allegedly helping Moore leave the jail. Titus serving a 45-day sentence for probation violation and was set to be released.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 5/6/19

Podcasts, Sports

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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4 arrested on drug charges in Creston over the weekend

News

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports numerous arrests took place over the weekend, including four people taken into custody on drug and other charges. At around 8:40-a.m. Sunday, 24-year old Steven Noah Loucks, of Creston, was arrested for Trespassing, Possession of a Controlled Substance/1st offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Loucks was being held for Union County in the Clarke County Jail.

Early Saturday morning, 56-year old Ronald Dale Brammer and 49-year old Tony Dean Fizer, both of Creston, were arrested for Theft 2nd, two felony counts Possession of controlled substance-3rd/marijuana, and Failure to affix drug tax stamp. Brammer faces additional charges that include Eluding, interference with official acts, possession with intent to sell/manufacture methamphetamine-over 5g, driving while barred, and reckless driving.  Fizer was additionally charged with Interference with official acts, and possession with intent to sell or manufacture methamphetamine. Both men were being held in the Union County Jail.

Early Friday morning, 63-year old Richard Glenn Woosley, of Creston, was arrested for Failure to Affix Drug Stamp, Possession with intent to sell or manufacture methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, going armed with intent. He was released from the Union County Jail on bond. Also arrested at the same time and place, was 28-year old Joshua Lee Jones. He was faces charges that include Violation of Protection Order and going armed with intent. He was being held in the Union County Jail on bond.

Friday afternoon, 36-year old Melissa Diane England, of Kent, was arrested at the Creston/Union Co LEC (Law Enforcement Center), on a Violation of a no contact/protective order-contempt warrant-outside agency. She was released from the Union Co Jail after seeing the magistrate. Friday night, 30-year old Kayla Sue Hoffman, of Creston, was arrested at her residence for Theft in the 5th. She was later released on bond.

Early Sunday morning, Creston Police arrested 20-year old Miguel A. Mendez, of Creston, for OWI/1st offense. He was being held on bond in the Union County Jail. Sunday afternoon, 22-year old Steven Michael Kiss Jr., of Murray, was arrested in Creston for Driving while suspended, and on a Clarke County warrant. Kiss was being held in the Clarke Co. Jail. Also arrested Sunday afternoon, was 35-year old Savannah Irene McVay, of Creston. She was taken into custody for Simple Assault and was later released on bond.

(7-a.m. News/podcast)

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 5/6/2019

News, Podcasts

May 6th, 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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Red Oak Police report (5/6/19)

News

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police say one person was arrested Sunday. 40-year old Cody Wayne Embree was arrested on a charge of driving under suspension. He was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $566.25 bond.

DARRELL JOHN BECKEL, 80, of Clarinda (Svcs. 5/8/19)

Obituaries

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DARRELL JOHN BECKEL, 80, of Clarinda, died Friday, May 3rd, at Mercy Hospital, in Des Moines. Celebration of Life Services for DARRELL BECKEL will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Ritchie Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM with the family greeting friends.; Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com.

Interment will be held at the High Prairie Cemetery in Elmo, Missouri.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Heavy rain possible mid-week, colder temps by Friday

Weather

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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It will be cool and wet for the next several days. The National Weather Service in Des Moines reports scattered showers are forecast from today into Tuesday, then widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is expected between Tuesday night and Wednesday night. Anywhere from two- to three-inches is possible from the Ames-Marshalltown area southwest, through Atlantic and into the southwest corner of the State.

Severe weather is unlikely, with just a low chance for a few severe storms in far southeast Iowa on Wednesday afternoon and evening. However the heavy rainfall totals may lead to renewed river flooding concerns in some areas and will make for a very soggy period around midweek. The rain will finally clear out on Thursday, followed by several days of generally quiet but unseasonably cool weather. Thursday in particular will be cold and raw, with high temperatures only in the 50s and northwest winds around 15-20 mph along with a few lingering sprinkles. By Friday morning temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 30s in parts of northern and western Iowa.

MONDAY, MAY 6th

Trading Post

May 6th, 2019 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: A Westinghouse electric cook stove w/4 burners (not a flat-top stove). Off-white color. $40. Call 712-404-0656.

WANTED:  Kitchen cupboards, call 515-314-9922.

WANTED:  2 – 55 gallon steel drums, call 712-420-3016.

FOR SALE:  Ford Ranger topper, white, 6 foot, tinted glass, new screens and new locks.  $300 cash. 712-249-9041.

FOR SALE:  Two tickets to “Miss Saigon” at the Orpheum Theatre, Saturday night, June 1st, orchestra section, Row C on the aisle, Seats 101 and 102, $82.00 each.  Please call and leave a message at 712-249-1994.

FOR SALE: Aluminum folding ramp for ATV.  Asking $50.00 Phone 712-249-2905 in Exira.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  20″ DynaMark push mower, runs fine, $40.  Also, a 21″ Lawn Boy self-propelled mower, runs well, $75.  And, a Delta table saw, older model, works fine. Asking $100. Call 712-304-4998 in Hamlin.

Iowa drops series finale to No. 18 UC-Irvine

Sports

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — UC-Irvine scored nine runs in the fifth inning to put the game away as the 18th ranked Anteaters beat Iowa 15-4, Sunday, to salvage the final game of their three game series. It was Iowa’s sixth straight series win.

(That’s Iowa coach Rick Heller) It was the third straight series for the Hawkeyes in which they were unable to close out a three game sweep.

At 29-17 the Hawkeyes are considered an NCAA bubble team. They return to action Friday by opening a Big Ten series at home against Michigan State.