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Swan release events to be held at two area lakes

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Wilderness officials say they plan to release a total of eight swans into two southern Iowa lakes this month, as part of a restoration effort. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Adams County Conservation Board will release four trumpeter swans at east Lake Icaria boat ramp, located six-miles north of Corning on Highway 148 at 9-a.m. Tuesday, May 8th, and, four trumpeter swans will be released in Union County May 9th at Summit Lake, one mile west of Creston on Highway 25. Both events are open to the public.

The birds are being released as part of a statewide trumpeter swan restoration effort. Less than 70 trumpeter swans remained in the lower 48 states by the early 1930s. Both release events will feature a 20-minute presentation on the swans, which includes an opportunity to touch and view the birds up close. Trumpeter swans are the largest North American waterfowl. They can weigh up to 32 pounds with an 8-foot wingspan.

Posted in Ag/Outdoor, News |

Prescott man arrested early Friday morning

News

May 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop early this (Friday) morning in Adams County resulted in the arrest of a Prescott man on numerous charges. Sheriff’s officials say 64-year old Gail Freihage was arrested just after 1-a.m. for: Driving While Revoked; OWI 2nd offense; Open container of alcohol in a vehicle; and, Failure to show proof of SR-22 insurance as required by law for a previous OWI.

Freihage was being held in the Adams County Jail without bond, while awaiting an appearance before a magistrate.

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Red Oak men arrested on assault & trespass charges

News

May 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report two recent arrests. Early this (Friday) morning, 29-year old Kyle William Chase, of Red Oak, was arrested for Trespassing. Chase was taken into custody at around 1:20-a.m. at a residence in the 400 block of N. 4th Street. He was brought to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on $300 bond.

And at around 3:40-p.m. Thursday, Red Oak Police arrested 31-year old Brent Lee Wagaman, of Red Oak, for Domestic Abuse Assault. Wagaman was taken into custody in the 400 block of E. Coolbaugh Street and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held without bond.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Fri., May 2nd 2014

News

May 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Senate, after working all night and into Thursday morning to finish the 2014 legislative session, must return later today after a dispute developed involving subpoena powers. Senate Democrats intend to pass a resolution granting subpoena power to the Senate oversight committee, but Republicans are resisting. Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal adjourned the session until 8 a.m. Friday, when a vote will be held and the session adjourned.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sioux City has submitted data to Iowa transportation officials in support of traffic cameras on state roads. Police Chief Doug Young says in a report submitted Wednesday to the state Department of Transportation that the cameras should remain in use because they increase driving safety. The Sioux City Journal reports municipalities were required to submit data to state officials by Thursday.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say four 13-year-old students in southeast Iowa’s Burlington have been charged after their scheme to bake marijuana-laced cookies in a home economics class was discovered. The Hawk Eye newspaper says the four were arrested and released Wednesday. Burlington police Lieutenant Jeff Klein says the four attended Edward Stone Middle School.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A Chicago veterinarian who specializes in birds has made one of his biannual visits to Burlington. The Burlington Hawk Eye reports Scott McDonald was booked solid Wednesday as he visited Horse and Hound, an animal specialty store. He saw about 60 birds within 11 hours.

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NWS Forecast for the KJAN listening area: 5/2/2014

Weather

May 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

331 AM CDT FRI MAY 2 2014

EARLY THIS MORNING…PARTLY CLOUDY. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY…WARMER. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. WEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY THROUGH MIDNIGHT THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH DECREASING TO UP TO 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S. WEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. LOW IN THE MID 40S. HIGH 64 TO 71. EAST WIND 5 TO 20 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGH 64 TO 70.

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May 2014

Birthday Club

May 1st, 2014 by admin

May 1st:

  • Sheryl Miller of Adair (Winner)
  • Bill Paulsen of Exira

May 2nd:

  • Jason Ploen of Minden (Winner)
  • Evelyn Sager of Atlantic

May 3rd:

  • Linda Hemminger of Adair (Winner)

May 4th:

  • Sharon Jensen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Michele Hays of Adair

May 5th:

  • Pat Becker of Cumberland (Winner)
  • Camilla Lawshe

May 6th:

  • Chanda Knight of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jan Mason of Atlantic
  • Mike Jensen of Atlantic
  • Jim Rodenburg of Glenwood
  • Barb Jessen of Ankeny

May 7th:

  • Violet Knight of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Carolyn Brockman of Marne

May 8th:

  • Norman Knight of Atlantic (Winner)

May 9th:

  • Faye Hardisty of Adair (Winner)
  • Donna Karwal of Atlantic
  • Joe Nelsen of Anita
  • Christie Wallace of Griswold

May 10th:

  • LeRoy Maas of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Dillion Maier of Atlantic

May 11th:

  • Grace Rathkamp of Griswold (Winner)

May 12th:

  • Jack Knight of Atlantic (Winner)

May 13th:

  • Leah Thomas of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Bill Crees of Casey
  • Marla McLaren of Cumberland

May 14th:

  • Pauline Knudsen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Lisa Sandbothe of Atlantic
  • Betty Zanders of Anita
  • John Yarger of Massena

May 15th:

  • Janet Ruhr of Atlantic
  • Errol Perdue of Griswold

May 16th:

  • Taylor Hastings of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Scott Westphalen of Brayton

May 17th:

  • Colleen Carroll of Harlan (Winner)
  • Samantha Halfun of Audubon
  • Crystal Jensen of Kimballton

May 18th:

  • Betty Harman of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Marilyn Hilyard of Cumberland

May 19th:

  • Jacque Wickey of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Don Jenkins of Atlantic

May 20th:

  • no birthdays

May 21st:

  • Cecil Denney, Sr. of Anita (Winner)
  • Jason Winther of Anita

May 22nd:

  • no birthdays

May 23rd:

  • Jo Ellen Arn of Atlantic (Winner)
  • David Krauth of Massena

May 24th:

  • Paul Schmidt of Harlan (Winner)
  • Rae Ome of Atlantic

May 25th:

  • no birthdays

May 26th:

  • Debbie Schuler of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Lynn Carroll of Avoca
  • Wanda Reed of Atlantic

May 27th:

  • Lyle Shaver of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Kyla Gurley of Adair

May 28th:

  • Emily Kennedy of Wiota (Winner)
  • Helen Gearhart of Atlantic

May 29th:

  • Jolene Johnson of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Paul Brown of Atlantic
  • Dick Kanning

May 30th:

  • no birthdays

May 31st:

  • Marge Klindt of Atlantic (Winner)

 

 

 

 

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CRAIG ALVIN GUBBELS, 63, of Earling (5-3-14)

Obituaries

May 1st, 2014 by Jim Field

CRAIG ALVIN GUBBELS, 63, of Earling died Wednesday, April 30th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.  Mass of Christian Burial for CRAIG ALVIN GUBBELS will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00 am in the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, with the family greeting friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A Rosary will be held Friday at 7:00 pm at the church.

No burial is planned.

CRAIG ALVIN GUBBELS is survived by:

Brothers:  Tom (Julie) Gubbels of Harlan; Gail (Deb) Gubbels of Yankton, SD; Clay (Diane) Gubbels of Carroll.

Sister:  Kim (Al) Norris of Omaha.

Posted in Obituaries |

THURSDAY, MAY 1st

Trading Post

May 1st, 2014 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  apartment sized gas stove for $35. Oak table with 4 chairs $50. call 712-249-4914 ask for Doug. They are located in Atlantic.

FOR SALE:  Queen size bed includes box spring, mattress, headboard, in good condition.  Asking $100.  Also 2 La-Z-Boy recliners, dark blue.  In good condition.  Asking $75.  Call 712-773-2326.

WANTED:  a dirt bike, 125 cc, could be older model.  Will pay up to $600.  Call 712-304-4262.

Posted in Trading Post |

Clarinda Police Dept. to observe Nat’l. Peace Officer’s Memorial Week

News

May 1st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The President of the United States and the United States Congress has declared the week of May 11-17, 2014 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Week.NationalPoliceWeek2014

On Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. the Clarinda Police Department will conduct a memorial service at the Clarinda Cemetery Armed Services Flag Stand/ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Clarinda Police Department Chaplain Dr. Richard F. Iske will provide the invocation. American Legion Sergy Post 98 will provide a 3 volley salute and taps at the service.

Clarinda Chief of Police Keith Brothers and his staff cordially invites the public to attend the memorial service and pay tribute to those law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

One hundred eleven (111) federal, state and local law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in the United States and its territories in 2013 according to the United States Department of Justice.

In the event of inclement weather the memorial service will be cancelled.

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Local Sports Schedule Changes for Thursday, May 1

Sports

May 1st, 2014 by Jim Field

  • Atlantic @ Red Oak Varsity Girls/Boys Tennis will be held at 4:00 pm at the Red Oak YMCA (5/1).  Girls/Boys JV is cancelled.
  • Atlantic Boys and Girls JV Track at Atlantic has been postponed today (5/1). Date is to be determined.
  • Nishnabotna High School Girls Track Invitational scheduled for today (5/1) in Hamburg is cancelled.

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