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Mills County Sheriff’s report, 4/9/21

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April 9th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Friday (Today), reported four arrests. At around 12:53-a.m., Friday, 24-year-old Liam Thomas Kriegshauser, of Glenwood, was arrested at the Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $300. Thursday evening, 52-year-old Darren Allen Gray, of Silver City, was arrested at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree. His bond was set at $5,000.

Wednesday afternoon, 44-year-old Amanda Kay Bergand, of Des Moines, was arrested at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order. She was being held in the jail on a $300 bond. And, at around 3-a.m. Wednesday, 20-year-old Haleigh Ann Cox, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for three-counts Possession  of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $3,000.

Iowa COVID-19 update for 4/9/21: 7 additional deaths; 559 additional cases; Hospitalizations up

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April 9th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Health’s Coronavirus dashboard today (Friday, as of 10-a.m./24-hour data) showed there were seven additional COVID-19 related deaths reported since 10-a.m. Thursday, leaving the pandemic death toll in Iowa at 5,843. There was one additional death in Pottawattamie County, for a total of 158. Long-Term Care facility deaths account for 2,286 of the total number of deaths across the state.

There were 559 additional positive test results for COVID-19 returned from the labs, for a total of 384,591. There remain two Long-Term Care facility outbreaks, with 22 positive cases among residents and staff within those facilities. Health officials say COVID-related hospitalizations stand at 228 (compared to 219 Thursday). There are 49 COVID patients in an ICU (compared to 43 previously). The IDPH says 54 people were admitted to a hospital across the state, compared to 39 the day before, and 20 patients remain on a ventilator.

RMCC Region 4 hospitals (those in western/southwest Iowa) show: There are 25 hospitalized with COVID (Compared with 19 Thursday); 11 COVID patients are in an ICU (There were 9 Thursday); Six people were admitted with symptoms of COVID (5 more than previously reported), and there remain two COVID patients on a ventilator. The 14-day and seven-day positivity rates are both at 4.7%.

In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County; The # of new cases since yesterday {+} – if any; and the total number of deaths in each county to date:

  • Cass, 1,413 cases; {+0}; 54 deaths
  • Adair, 958; {+0}; 32
  • Adams, 336 {+6}; 4
  • Audubon, 509 {+0}; 9
  • Guthrie, 1,243 {+1}; 28
  • Harrison County, 1,871; {+8}; 73
  • Madison County, 1,652; {+1; 19
  • Mills County, 1,729; {+0}; 20
  • Montgomery, 1,072 {+3}; 37
  • Pottawattamie County, 11,601; {+29}; 158
  • Shelby County, 1,311 {+5}; 35
  • Union County,  1,321; {+5}; 32

Heartbeat Today 04/09/2021

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 9th, 2021 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Cass County Public Health Director Beth Olsen and Cass County Extension Wellness Program Coordinator Brigham Hoegh about the Community Health Needs Assessment that is currently in progress.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8:07-a.m. News, 4/9/21

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April 9th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

With Ric Hanson.

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2 accidents in Union County, Thursday

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April 9th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Union County report two accidents occurred, Thursday. At around 10:27-p.m., a 2014 Ford F-250 pickup driven by 33-year-old Kiel S. Davis, of Creston, was traveling east on Highway 34. A 2009 Ford Focus driven by 31-year-old Lidia V. Alvarado, of Council Bluffs, was turning right to head east off Highway 25 onto Highway 34, and stopped at the posted intersection. The pickup ran into the rear of the car, causing it to enter the eastbound ditch. Medics with Corning Ambulance transported Alvarado to the hospital. She was cited for Driving While License is suspended. Damage from the collision amounted to $3,600.

And, at around 10:18-p.m., a 2012 Chrysler 200 driven by 56-year old Shelly J. England, of Creston, was traveling on Highway 34 at the intersection with Daisy Avenue, when England had a medical, diabetic problem. Her vehicle went through the SIRWA fence and through the yard, until it hit a stack of plastic water pipes, coming to rest on the pipes. The woman was transported to her home by her daughter.

Damage from the accident amounted to $9,600 altogether.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report

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April 9th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, Thursday (April8), reported numerous recent arrests. Authorities say 37-year-old Justin Christopher Sneed was arrested late Thursday morning on a warrant for Failure to Appear. He was previously arrested April 3rd for Failure to Appear on an original Possession of Marijuana, charge, but had posted a $2,000 bond.  30-year-old Jan Palubjak, of Omaha, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation, after he was brought to the sheriff’s office by a bail bondsman.

On April 6th, a 14-year old male was arrested in Avoca, for General Assault, in connection with an incident at the Elementary/Secondary School. His motivation on the arrest report was described as “Anti-Heterosexual.” No other information was provided. On April 5th, 35-year-old Corey Andrew Stephens, of Oakland, was served at the Pott. County Jail, with a warrant for Voluntary Absence from Custody.  Also arrested April 5th, was 40-year-old Martin Edward Dahlke, of Council Bluffs, was served at the Pott. County Jail, with a warrant for Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. Dahlke was being held in the jail on prior charges of Use or possession of drug paraphernalia.

(Podcast) KJAN morning Sports, 4/9/21

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April 9th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

With Sports Director Chris Parks.

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Creston man arrested on drug & assault charges

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April 9th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Creston Police Department report 37-year-old Lee Fowler, of Creston, was arrested at around 11-p.m. Thursday. He was taken into custody at his residence, on charges that include Domestic Abuse Assault, and Possession of Controlled Substance. Fowler was taken to Union County Jail, where he was being held without bond until seen by the judge.

(Podcast) KJAN morning News, 4/9/21

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April 9th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The 7:06-a.m. News from News Director Ric Hanson.

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Spring Sports Scoreboard 04/08/2021

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April 9th, 2021 by admin

GIRLS SOCCER

Tri-Center 5, Atlantic 0
CB Abraham Lincoln 4, Glenwood 1
Lewis Central 10, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 0
Nodaway Valley/West Central Valley 4, Creston 0
Treynor 7, Sioux City West 0

BOYS SOCCER

Tri-Center 2, Atlantic 1
Creston 3, Nodaway Valley/West Central Valley 2
Glenwood 4, CB Thomas Jefferson 0
Lewis Central 3, CB Abraham Lincoln 2
Treynor 7, Sioux City West 0

TRACK

Van Meter Co-Ed Invitational

Boys Team Scores

1
Winterset
128.00
2
ADM
125.00
3
Van Meter
121.00
4
ACGC
114.00
5
CAM
90.00
6
Earlham
79.00
7
Greene County
59.00
8
Panorama
6.00

CAM picked up wins from Lane Spieker in the 100M and 200M. Connor McKee won the 400M Hurdles and finished 2nd in the 110M Hurdles. ACGC got wins from Charlie Crawford in the 800M and Cael Hoing in the Discus.

Girls Team Scores

1
Winterset
161.00
2
Van Meter
130.50
3
ADM
110.00
4
ACGC
86.50
5
Panorama
86.00
6
Greene County 
81.00
7
CAM
55.00

ACGC’s Chloe Largent won the High Jump. The Chargers also won the Distance Medley (Anaston Benson, Sophie Dorsey, EmmaKayMcClain, Jorja Hoover). CAM’s Molly Venteicher won the Shot Put.