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Montgomery County Courthouse to close early, Wednesday

News

April 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Montgomery County Auditor Stephanie Burke says the Montgomery County Courthouse will be closing at 3-p.m. Wednesday, April 27th, for employee training in what to do in the event of an armed intruder. Staff will be experiencing the active shooter response training known as “A.L.I.C.E.” (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). ALICE teaches individuals to participate in their own survival, while leading others to safety.

Burke notes also, that there is a possibility that there will be a quorum of Board of Supervisors on hand for the event.

Cass County Sheriff addresses prescription drug abuse problem in the County

News

April 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren issued a statement this (Monday) morning specifically with regard to law enforcement’s battle with prescription drug abuse. McLaren said “When deputies and/or officers are making contact with people for driving infractions, arrests, or any other incident where law enforcement has a reason to search individuals–especially young people–we are finding prescription pills.

Cass County SheriffWhen asked about these drugs, the individuals DO NOT have prescriptions for them. They often claim that they are holding them for a friend or family member. The truth is they are abusing these drugs. These people are being arrested for possession of these prescription drugs and many times for operating a vehicle while impaired by these drugs.”

McLaren goes on to say “Through conversation with the young individuals we have arrested for prescription drug abuse, we have learned of a huge misconception many hold. Many people assume prescription drugs are not as dangerous as the street drugs and that the penalties for abusing them are not as high.

Prescription drug abuse is growing rapidly because of accessibility. Our youth can find these drugs in their own medicine cabinets, and if not there, in the medicine cabinet of a family member. Parents, grandparents, and other family members must be aware of the temptations that exist in their medicine cabinets and be responsible for the prescription itself. That involves taking the drug in its entirety or responsibly ridding of the excess pills.”

The Sheriff says “Our youth know that more often than not, adults will not notice a missing pill or even an old bottle of pills from the cabinet. We have also become aware of the troubling fact that drug dealers are approaching our youth and offering them money to steal a family member’s prescription drugs. Drug dealers and drug seekers are often willing to pay a very large sum of money which is very tempting for young people not to pass up. Drug dealers are aware of people in the community who have recently had surgery, been ill, or take medication for sleeping, anxiety, or attention disorders.”

McLaren says “The drugs we most commonly see abused are painkillers such as Oxycodone or Hydrocodone, stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin, and depressants such as Xanax or Valium.” He added that “The numbers in Cass County reflect the growing problem we are facing. Our officer with specific drug impairment training identified 17 drug-impaired drivers in 2010. That number has consistently increased over the past five years. In 2015, that officer identified 43 drug-impaired drivers. While that number does include drivers impaired by meth and marijuana, since 2010, 204 people have been arrested for drug impaired driving. Forty-four of those drivers were impaired by prescription drugs.”

Sheriff McLaren says “A rural location such as Cass County should not have a deputy with drug impaired OWI statistics higher than large cities such as Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or other college towns in the state.” He said he issued the statement “To alert parents and grandparents, and to motivate you to take notice. Take inventory and monitor the prescription drugs in your homes. Store the drugs in a place where they are not easily accessed. Dispose of your expired or unused prescriptions. The Atlantic Police Department has a box located in its lobby where you can dispose of your prescriptions safely.”

McLaren says “This is a problem in Cass County. Please do your part to minimize it.”

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 4/25/2016

News, Podcasts

April 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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MONDAY, APRIL 25th

Trading Post

April 25th, 2016 by Jim Field

WANTED:  wanted to buy three female Muscovy ducks call 712 249 1904.
FOR SALE:  White French Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerator with ice maker.  New in 2010. Works great – switched to stainless.  33″ wide x 69″ high.  23.9 cubic feet.  $600 OBO.  Call 712-249-0999.  SOLD!
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FOR SALE: Phone cards. I cannot use because I bought a different phone. 1. $45 30-day Straight Talk plan  talk, text, data: asking $30. 2. $25 Net10 nationwide data/text/talk 1000 minutes: asking $15. Please call 402-378-6853 (local Atlantic number).
FOR SALE: Jayco 30 ft. camper, 1987 model, new refrigerator, very good condition $4,500. 515-505-4223
FOR SALE:  Maytag gas stove, about 8 years old, white.  Asking $75.  Call 712-2493973.
WANTED:  a lawn sweeper.  Call 712-249-4005.
FOR SALE:  farm fresh eggs.  Call 712-249-4005.

Rainfall Report at 7:00 am on Monday, April 25

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

April 25th, 2016 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .45″
  • Massena  .57″
  • Elk Horn  .16″
  • Missouri Valley  .15″
  • Woodbine  .15″
  • Logan  .07″
  • Council Bluffs  1.00″

Heartbeat Today 4-25-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 25th, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Ken Moorman of the Atlantic Friends of the Library about the Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 30th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the parking lot south of the Library.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 4/25/2016

Podcasts, Sports

April 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 4/25/2016 The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

News, Podcasts

April 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 4/25/2016

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

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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 4/25/16

Weather

April 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly Cloudy. High 75. W @ 10-20.

Tonight: Fair to P/Cldy. Low 46.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy. High 70. E/SE @ 10-15.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy w/showers & thunderstorms. High around 64.

Thursday: Morning showers; Mo. Cldy. High 64.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 81. The 24-hour Low thru 7-a.m. today was 55. We received .45” of rain Sunday night at the KJAN studios. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 50 and the low was 34. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 91 in 2012. The Record Low was 20 in 1934.

Iowa church selling parsonage for $1, but buyer must move it

News

April 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

KINGSLEY, Iowa (AP) – A northwest Iowa church is selling its old next-door parsonage for $1, but the buyer has to move it. Sioux City television station KTIV reports that parish leaders decided two years ago that a new parsonage would be bought, so the building that’s housed pastors since 1923 will be sold. It cost $11,000 to build.

Parish leaders say they just want the house to go to people who will love it as parish members have. The parish has received a couple of offers, but nothing is set yet.