KJAN Sports Director Chris Parks’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Mike McDermott. This week the Trojans prepare for a road game against the ADM Tigers.
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KJAN Sports Director Chris Parks’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Mike McDermott. This week the Trojans prepare for a road game against the ADM Tigers.
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Multiple fire departments were called to the scene of a tanker truck explosion and fire at a Council Bluffs Ethanol plant, Friday afternoon. The fire is at 10868 189th Street, the site of Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy. The plant, which is near Interstate 29, produces 110 million gallons of fuel-grade ethanol every year. It also produces distiller’s grain and corn oil.
The fire was reported at around 3:30-p.m. Smoke was visible from Omaha. One person was injured and flown from the scene to an Omaha hospital. Fire fighting foam was applied to control the flames. The 189th Street off-ramp from I-29 was closed as of 4:15-p.m.
No other details are currently available.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs have waived Dezman Moses and signed fellow linebacker Sio Moore. Moore was a starter for the Indianapolis Colts before he was cut this week along with cornerback Antonio Cromartie, another starter. Moore made 25 tackles over four games.
The former UConn standout spent two seasons with the Raiders, whom the Chiefs visit following their bye, before he was traded to Indianapolis in September 2015. Moses has been on and off the Chiefs roster the past few seasons.
A native of Atlantic is weathering Hurricane Matthew, in Florida. Josh Morenz, who lives in Orlando, which is about 45-to 50 miles away from the coast, told KJAN News he hasn’t experienced much of the storm since it rolled it at around 2-a.m local time today (Friday). (click on the left side of the separate audio bars to listen)
Josh is the son of Jeff and JoAnne Morenz, of Atlantic. The 27-year old, who graduated from Atlantic in 2007 and has gone to college, lived and worked in Orlando for a total of 8-to 9-years, says he didn’t have to evacuate the city like residents in many other locations were strongly encouraged to do. He said he’s safe and secure and so are most of his friends in Florida.
Morenz says he has power where he’s at, but other areas aren’t so fortunate.
He said many people were out Wednesday and Thursday night preparing for the storm.
As for those who stayed behind in the danger zone, he says they’re just being stubborn Floridians, most of whom have experienced hurricanes before. But he hasn’t heard of anyone he knows who’ve taken the risk.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a rural Creston man recently reported the theft of property valued at $1,600. The incident happened sometime during the night of Oct. 1st-or 2nd.
Among the items taken was: Torx screws, a combination square, hammers, crow bars, a tool belt, tape measures, a 5 gal bucket tool bag, a tool box, tin snips, a Bosch Jig saw and blades, a Milwaukee circular saw and blades, a DeWalt angle grinder, a trickle charger, a 12v charger, electric drills, 250 feet of 14-2 Romax wire, drill bits, a DeWalt driver DC825 & charger, a radio, and Rotella diesel oil.
The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports three recent arrests. At around 5:30 this (Friday) morning, 36-year old Charity Nicole Dresen, of Walnut, was arrested for Trespassing and Driving While Barred, after a deputy investigated a reported domestic disturbance involving her ex-husband, in Walnut.
At around 9-p.m. Thursday, a Pott. County Deputy arrested 28-year old Rachel Ann Johnk, of Oakland, for Aggravated Domestic Assault with Injury. According to the sheriff’s report, Johnk’s roommate, 21-year old Ashley Hansen, of Oakland, called to report she had been assaulted. An investigation determined both women suffered apparently minor injuries in the altercation.
And, 33-year old Anthony Frank Trovoto, of Missouri Valley, was arrested Thursday night for having a concealed weapon, driving while barred, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance. A Pott. County Sheriff’s Deputy driving on Highway 6 just east of Interstate 80 noticed a truck on the side of the road with its blinker on.
When he stopped to check on the vehicle which was still running, the Deputy found Trovoto inside slumped forward against the steering wheel, and a dog in the passenger seat. An investigation determined drugs and paraphernalia were in the truck, along with two knives (one was 6-inches long, the other 8-inches). Also inside the vehicle was a baggie which field tested positive for meth, a glass meth pipe, a wooden box with marijuana and a straw.
Lavon speaks with Ouida Hargens, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, about Fire Prevention Week activities.
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Friends of an Iowa farmer who died in July have come together to help with his final harvest. The Daily Nonpareil reports 59-year-old LaVerne Burck died after being diagnosed with lung cancer, leaving his daughter Jessica about 1,300 acres in Pottawattamie County.
About 30 of LaVerne’s friends and members of the farming community teamed up to harvest the field, and some donated equipment for the job. A few area businesses provided fuel for equipment.
The group started their work on Sept. 8 harvesting corn and soybeans on the farm, which has been in the family since the 1870s, and the harvest is nearly complete.
Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers said today (Friday), one of his Officers was assaulted while making an arrest Thursday night. At around 10-p.m., officers were summoned to 208 W. Main St. for a reported burglary in progress, at one of the apartments. Upon arrival, officers encountered and arrested 34-year old Joshua Jay Martin, of Clarinda.
Martin allegedly resisted arrest and grabbed one of the officers around the neck. Brothers said the (Unidentified) officer did not suffer any injuries requiring medical treatment. Martin was subdued and taken into custody on a complaint for felony burglary in the third degree, theft in the fifth degree, interference with official acts by resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.
It’s alleged Martin broke into an apartment rented by 36-year old Jason Mallott, of Clarinda, and stole bicycles and bicycle parts. Martin is currently being held in the Page County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail.
Police reports concerning the incident have been forwarded to the offices of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review and consideration of formal charges being filed.
More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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