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Iowa mother convicted of injuring infant son gets probation

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July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A 26-year-old Sioux City woman accused of causing her son’s skull fracture has been given probation. The Sioux City Journal reports that Kara Jackson was sentenced on Tuesday in Woodbury County District Court. She was given three years of probation and a suspended prison sentence of five years. Jackson pleaded guilty in June to one count of child endangerment resulting in injury.

Jackson’s 5-month son was admitted to a hospital emergency room on Feb. 26. In court documents, Jackson and the baby’s father, Aaron Tucker, accused each other of dropping the child on several occasions. Prosecutors closed their case against Tucker in March, saying it was unclear whether Tucker was at fault.

FRIDAY, JULY 24th

Trading Post

July 24th, 2015 by admin

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GARAGE SALE:  Friday and Saturday, July 24 & 25… 2615 700th St., Elk Horn. Also is Elk Horn/Kimballton city wide garage sale.

FREE KITTENS: 2 Females and 2 males. Ready to go anytime. Raised outside, very friendly and social. Would be great for indoor or outdoor pet. 712-249-2868.

FOR SALE:  I have a Fisher & Paykel dryer for $50. Works great and is clean. Call 712-243-2417.

FOR SALE:  Bruno SRE-2000 Electra-Ride Stairway Lift Chair. It is a 2005 with 2 remotes and Installation Manual.  Was working when removed.  Asking $600.00 OBO.  Call 712-249-4378.

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FOR SALE: 8×10 Utility building, good, square, solid building $200 obo, can be seen at St. Paul Lutheran Church (14th & Cherry) in Atlantic. Call Pete, 250-4021.  SOLD!

Problem Gambling Treatment Shows Success; Most Iowans aren’t aware of treatment options

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July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) annual report on problem gambling treatment outcomes indicates while treatment is successful for most individuals, more than half of Iowans don’t know it is available. Only 44 percent of Iowans are aware treatment for problem gambling is available.

According to the 2014 Iowa Gambling Treatment Outcomes Monitoring System report, the greatest treatment success was among those clients who received four or more services (such as individual face-to face-counseling) within the first 30 days after admission, those who received recovery support services (care coordination, education, and recovery peer coaching), and those who received treatment via e-therapy (phone, Web, chat, text, video, etc.). The report and analysis, which were compiled by the University of Northern Iowa Center for Social and Behavioral Research, found significant evidence that treatment works. For example, after discharge, the number of days a client reported gambling in the past 30 days dropped from eight days upon admission to treatment to one day at discharge. The vast majority (92 percent) of clients at discharge reported reduced signs of problem gambling. The signs include:

  • Thinking a lot about gambling, such as past gambling experiences, future gambling ventures, or ways of getting money for gambling
  • Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money or with larger bets in order to get the same feeling of excitement
  • Repeatedly trying to cut down or stop gambling without success
  • Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling
  • Gambling to run away from problems or to get relief from feeling depressed, anxious, or bad about yourself
  • After losing money gambling, often returning another day in order to win back losses
  • Lying to family members, friends, or others in order to hide gambling from them
  • Losing or almost losing a significant relationship, job, or an educational or career opportunity because of gambling
  • Relying on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling

The report found older clients (age 51 or older) were more likely to complete treatment than younger clients (18-50 years) and male clients were more likely than females to stay in treatment. Clients who had been trying to control their gambling on their own before admission were more likely to complete treatment than those who said they were ready to change their gambling behavior, but hadn’t actually made any changes prior to treatment.

To learn about treatment options or to speak with someone about problem gambling concerns, visit www.1800BETSOFF.org or call 1-800-BETS OFF.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/24/2015

News, Podcasts

July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) Heartbeat Today, Fri., July 24 2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Jim Field speaks with the young people who were awarded Royalty status at the 2015 Cass County Fair, Thursday evening.

(Left to right) Blake Miller,Emily McDermott, Alyssa Dean, Tyler Steele (Jim Field Photo)

(Left to right) Blake Miller,Emily McDermott, Alyssa Dean, Tyler Steele (Jim Field Photo)

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Union County woman arrested on drug & other charges in Creston

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July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Union County was arrested late Thursday night on drug and other charges, in Creston. Authorities say 37-year old Bobbie Jo Wilson, of Lorimor, was taken into custody at around 11:30-p.m. on charges that include Driving While Suspended, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Neglect of a Child, and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana. Wilson was being held in the Ringgold County Jail on $2,000 bond.

And, 18-year old Brandon Barrett, of Afton, was arrested Thursday morning at the Union County Law Enforcement Center in Creston, on a warrant out of Union County for Probation Violation. Barrett was being held in the jail without bond, while awaiting a  hearing.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/24/2015

Podcasts, Sports

July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 7/24/2015

News, Podcasts

July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:06-a.m. report w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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(Podcast) Skyscan Weather forecast, 7/24/2015

Podcasts, Weather

July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis (podcast) weather forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, and weather information for Atlantic.

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Cass County Fair – Day 2 in Atlantic

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Day number two of the Cass County Fair in Atlantic is underway. Some activities for today include:

  • The Beef Weigh-in from 8-to 10-am
  • Rabbit Show in the Indoor Show Ring, beginning at 9-a.m.
  • Horse Show in the Horse Arena, at 9-a.m.
  • 4-H and Commercial exhibits open at 10-a.m.
  • The Meat and Dairy Goat Show is at 10:30 in the Outdoor Show Ring
  • Noon special at the Foodstand: Chicken and Noodles.
  • Livestock Judging, 3-p.m., in the Outdoor Show Ring
  • Mutton Busting (Grandstand), at 6:30-p.m.
  • Bull Ride (8-p.m.) at the Grandstand.

Other sites or activities to see and/or partake in at the Cass County Fair today through Sunday, include: Doyle Chainsaw artistry at 10-a.m., 3-p.m. and 5-p.m.; and, the Kids Barn Activities in the Commercial Building, from 10-am until 5-pm.

The Cass County Fair runs through July 28th, with no parking or admission fees. Check out the daily schedule and get more information about the Fair at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/cass And, follow the fair on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theCassCountyFair. Listen for our live broadcasts every day of the fair beginning today (Friday), from 1-until 7-pm, here on KJAN.