LaVon Eblen speaks with Abby & Kyle of Bellevue, NE about volunteering for a day in a community.
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LaVon Eblen speaks with Abby & Kyle of Bellevue, NE about volunteering for a day in a community.
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The Cass County Board of Supervisors today (Wednesday) approved the appointment of Roger Barbero, from Atlantic, to the Cass County Veterans Affairs Commission. Barbero was one of three men who were considered for the position. The others included John Behrens, of Atlantic, and Ralph Wickey, of Massena. Barbero served in the military from Sept. 1956 to Sept. 1962. He’ll serve on the Commission for a three-year term beginning July 1st.
The Supervisors also approved a fireworks display permit for the Laverne Ackerman family, who live south of Atlantic along Highway 71 (630th St.). Their family event will be held July 3rd.
And, the Board received an update from Cass County Engineer Charles Marker, with regard to various bridge construction or repair projects, including a box culvert project for a bridge on Cass County Road N-28. He said the project should be completed by the middle of July.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, following a single-vehicle accident Tuesday night. 33-year old Jamie Sobotka-Killion, of Creston, complained of pain and possible injury, after she swerved to miss a deer that ran out in front of her. The woman’s car entered the east ditch and came to rest, sustaining only minor damage. The accident happened on northbound Highway 25 at around 9:40-p.m., Tuesday.
In a delayed report, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office says a Glenwood man was transported to Mercy Hospital by Glenwood Rescue, May 27th, following a collision at the intersection of Highway 34 and Kidd Road. Authorites say Barry Blasi, of Glenwood, was traveling west on Highway 34 in the right hand lane in a 2008 Ford. A 2001 VW driven by Aric Will, of Glenwood, was traveling north on Kidd Road.
Will pulled away from the stop sign and Highway 34 crossover to make a left turn onto Highway 34. He told authorities he didn’t see Blasi’s approaching Ford. The VW proceeded to turn left onto Highway 34 and hit the Ford in the right lane of westbound traffic. Following the collision, the Ford came to rest on its top.
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three people have been arrested on drug charges. On Sunday, 40-year old Jessica Lynn Brooks, of Logan, was arrested for Possession with the intent to deliver over 5 grams of a controlled substance, Unlawful Possession of prescription drugs and violation of the drug tax stamp.
On June 2nd, 30-year Randal Neal Yochum was arrested for Possession of a controlled Substance. And, on June 1st, 19-year old Collin Earl Robert McDowell, of Malvern, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous other arrests took place over the past week. On Tuesday, 18-year old David Patrick Robertson, of Boys Town, NE, was arrested for Assault on a Peace Officer.Robertson was also charged by Glenwood Police, with felony Criminal Mischief, Domestic Abuse Assault, Aggravated Assault, Interference with Official Acts, and Trespassing. His bond was set at $10,000.
; Monday, Mills County Deputies arrested 64-year old Robert Allen Sanders, of Glenwood, for OWI/1st offense and striking an unattended vehicle. Sunday night, 39-year old Timothy Jerald Gustin, of Glenwood, was arrested for Harassment. Saturday morning, 33-year old Melissa Ann Haley, of Malvern, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. That same day, 45-year old John Martin Roberson, of Henderson, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
On June 3rd, 28-year old April Jean Lightly, of Clarinda, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension. May 31st, 26-year old Marshall Orin Arms, of Hastings, was arrested on a warrant for OWI/1st offense, and Leaving the Scene of an accident. May 30th, Mills County deputies arrested 31-year old Justin Brian Williams, of Tabor, for OWI/2nd offense. On May 28th, 43-year old Salvador Aguilar-Martinez, of Omaha, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. That same day, 49-year old Carl David Galvin, of Glenwood, was arrested for Violation of an Order/contempt of court. 40-year old Dawn Aleene Anderson, of Hastings, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension, and Failure to Maintain or use seat belts. And, 18-year old Matthew Laine Walliser, of Council Bluffs, was arrested May 28th for Driving Under Suspension, Failure to File SR-22,m and Minor in Possession.
The Class 1A State Co-Ed Golf Meet was played on Tuesday at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown (Par 71) and a pair of Atlantic duos came away with strong finishes. The team of Jake Olsen and Erin Olsen shot a round of 74 to finish as State Runners-Up just behind Jaden and Logan Schweinefus of South Winnishiek who won with a 70. Treynor’s Aly Anderson and Jayden Anderson shot a 75 for 3rd place. Brooke Newell and Ben Renaud were 4th with a 76. Courtney Snyder and Mitchel Ludwig from Kuemper Catholic took 7th place with a round of 77.
Other Scores:
Reagan Whitehill/James Reynolds, Griswold 89
Mateya Peters/Jacob Reynolds, Griswold 93
Makenna Ludwig/Ryan Feauto, Kuemper Catholic 83
Anna Carlson/Steven Martin, Shenandoah 80
Olivia Denton/Avery Baldwin, Shenandoah 89
The Class 2A Meet was played at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames and two Creston duos competed. Madison Hance and Michael Stults shot an 86. Camryn and Kyle Somers shot a 90. Paige Seiser and Tom McLaughlin of Waukee were the 2A Champions with a 69.
More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Jim Field recaps last night’s local primary election results.
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The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson
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