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Atlantic mayor reminds political parties about sign ordinance

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

With the political season in full swing, Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones issued a reminder Wednesday to local candidates for office and their campaign supporters, as well as local groups and organizations, about the City’s Ordinance regarding placement of election and other signs. Jones said signs cannot be placed on City Right-of-Ways, such as the green space between sidewalks and the street. Signs can only be placed on the side of a sidewalk that faces toward a house, not the street. He said they’ve had to make calls telling people to remove signs that are not properly located.

Jones, who spoke during a meeting of the City Council, said some areas of town are becoming cluttered with the signs. It’s not only illegal, but unsightly, especially in the area of 10th and Linden Streets.

Iowan gets 25 years for death of baby, neglect of other kids

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A Sioux City woman has been given 25 years in prison for the death of her baby son and the neglect of two other children. Online court records say Rebekah Williams-McCarthy pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two counts of child endangerment and one of neglect of a dependent person.

The 2-month-old boy’s father, Michael Williams, last month was sentenced to 25 years on identical charges. Authorities have said little Leonard Williams was taken to an emergency room on April 29 last year. An autopsy later showed he died of malnutrition and dehydration.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 10/22/2015

Podcasts, Sports

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Casey’s store in Creston robbed Wed. morning

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston say the Casey’s Store at 200 S. Elm Street was robbed at gun point early Wednesday morning. An employee at the store notified police of the robbery just after 6:30-a.m. An unknown male subject got away with an undetermined amount of cash. The incident remains under investigation.

Creston Police said also, three people were arrested on separate charges, Wednesday. 44-year old Mirsad Okanovic, of Urbandale, was arrested at around 11:40-p.m. for OWI/3rd or subsequent offense, and Driving While Barred. Okanovic was being held in the Union County Jail while awaiting a bond hearing.

A little after 6:45-p.m., Wednesday, Creston Police arrested 22-year old Hayley Vandel, of Creston, on a Union County warrant for Failure to Appear in Court. She was being held in the Ringgold County Jail on $2,000 bond. And, at around 1:45-a.m. Wednesday, police in Creston arrested 37-year old Jerry Dillinger, of Thayer, on a Federal warrant for being a Felon in Possession of Ammunition. Dillinger was being held in the Union County Jail without bond, while awaiting extradition.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 10/22/2015

News, Podcasts

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Freese-Notis forecast & weather data for Atlantic – Thursday, Oct. 22nd 2015

Weather

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Today: Isolated sprinkles thru 9-am; A chance of light rain this afternoon, otherwise Cloudy, with a high near 63. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy w/a 70% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, especially after midnight. Low around 57. E/SE wind 10 to 15mph, with gusts as high as 20.
Friday: An 80% chance of showers & thunderstorms. High near 68. SE @ 15-25.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of showers through midnight. Low around 48. S/SW winds 10-15mph becoming W/NW after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 69. Our 24-hour Low ending at 7-a.m. today was 50. We received .10” (one-tenth of an inch) of rain the past 24-hours (.09 yesterday morning, .01 this morning). Last year on this date, our High was 70 and the Low was 50. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on Oct. 22nd was 87 in 1899. The All-Time record low was 15 in 1976. Sunrise today is at 7:40, and sunset tonight will take place at 6:29.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd

Trading Post

October 22nd, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  I have a two bedroom home with full finished basement at 1203 Maple. The buyer has backed out twice now and I am due to move the first of the month. I am keeping the sell price at $60,000 because I do not have the time now to do the painting and updating that I would have done if the buyer had not given me his word he really wanted. It comes with a washer and dryer The house is a mess since I have been in the process of packing. The house has a new furnace, new tilt out windows in all rooms except for second bedroom and electrical has been updated as well. Under the carpet is nice hardwood floor. The basement has just been painted and the bathroom was recently remodeled with new tub and surround, one car garage, next to the Y and middle school. Great location. The backyard had a nice patio and the driveway is new in the last 5years and has additional parking.I will not sell on contract or rent to own. This is a great buy for a starter home. Call 243-4785 if you would like to walk through but remember I am in the process of moving. Once I move I will have the carpet cleaned.

FOR SALE: New Duvet​ Cover Set….Full/Queen Size.  Sage in color….. cover is 90″ by 90″. Premium 1500 collection ….$15.  Call 712-304-5607.

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FOR SALE:  HP ENVY 17″….6g $400.  Desk…$20…it rolls so easy to move…..it has one broken wheel which you could easily fix…..Call 712-304-5607.

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Accident south of Atlantic, Wed. evening

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An accident Wednesday evening south of Atlantic reportedly sent at least one person to the hospital. According to reports, the accident, which involved a semi hauling grain, and a car, occurred at around 6:15-p.m.

It’s believed three people were in the car, which ended-up in a ditch. Names and other details concerning the accident are likely to be released later today.

Red Oak man arrested on Theft charge

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested a man early this (Thursday) morning. Officials say 34-year old Paul Earl Lemburg, II, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at a residence on W. Coolbaugh Street, at around 4:10-a.m., on a warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree. Lemburg was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.

Chiefs’ Charles has surgery to repair torn ACL

Sports

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has had surgery to repair the torn ACL in his right knee, the first step toward what he hopes is a return to the field by the start of next season. The surgery was performed Tuesday by orthopedist Dr. James Andrews.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that everything went according to plan and that “all reports are good.” Charles also posted a photo of him in the hospital on Instagram with a caption that read, “Surgery went well (and) now the road to recovery begins.”

Charles was hurt early in the third quarter of a loss to Chicago on Oct. 11. Charcandrick West and Knile Davis split the bulk of his carries last week in Minnesota.
Kansas City plays Pittsburgh on Sunday. You can hear the game following church services Sunday morning, here on KJAN.