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Break-ins and an accident reported in Union County

News

February 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Union County are investigating two reported incidents of break-ins and theft. The Sheriff’s Office says a Lorimor resident reported last week that sometime between 7-a.m. and 7-p.m. on Feb. 17th, her house was broken into and the following items were taken: Jewelry, video games, movies, six $2.00 bills, 12 pack Mountain Dew, gum balls, AA batteries. The loss amounted to $5,500 altogether.

And on Saturday (2/21), an Afton resident reported that sometime in the last two months someone broke into his house in Lorimor and took items that included a Gas hot water heater, gas furnace, and copper piping. The loss was estimated at $2,800, with damage to a door estimated at $100.

Authorities said also, one person was injured during an single-vehicle rollover accident early Sunday morning. 19-year old Abel Vasquez, of Lenox, who was wearing his seat belt, was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston by a friend, after the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Vasquez was driving went off the road and rolled over at around 3:45-a.m.

Officials say the car was traveling south in the 2700 block of Highway 25, when Vasquez swerved to avoid a deer. The car entered the east ditch, drove up and over a farm field entrance and went airborne before coming to rest on its top in the east ditch. The car was totaled, with the loss estimated at $7,000. Vasquez was cited for Driving While Suspended.

Backyard and Beyond 02-23-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

February 23rd, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Author Amber Farman about her novel Farewell My Loves.  Find out more about her book and other projects here.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd

Trading Post

February 23rd, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Sears craftsman snow blower, starts and runs ok.  100. 00 a lot of winter left!! Call. 712-254-0217.   SOLD!!

Glenwood man arrested on drug charges, Saturday

News

February 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Glenwood report the arrest on Saturday of a local man, on drug charges. 25-year old Marcus Armstrong, of Glenwood, faces charges that include OWI/1st Offense, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp. Armstrong’s bond was set at $7,300 altogether.

Glenwood Police are also investigating a property damage, hit-and-run incident. Officials say at around 8:45-p.m., Saturday, an unknown vehicle struck a mailbox in the 900 block of north Locust Street, in Glenwood, knocking the box off its post. A broken, passenger side mirror was found about 10-feet north of the mailbox. Authorities think the mirror came from a car or small SUV. The victim claimed her white, metal and plastic mailbox was valued at about $500.

Atlantic Posts First Archery Tournament Win

Sports

February 23rd, 2015 by Jim Field

The Atlantic High/Middle School Archery Club participated in the Central Decatur Archery Club Shoot on Thursday Feb 19th.

Team Places for high/middle school-

Atlantic finished as a team in 1st place for the High School Division with a score of 3134- Note this is the first of hopefully many more championships to come.

Individual places for Atlantic Male- High School

Taylor Kirchner- 272- 3rd place
Logan Russell- 266- 5th
Colin Julesgaard-257- 8th
Nathan Gray- 255- 10th
Luke Frisbie- 254- 18th Place
Tyler Petty- 241- 15th
Zechariah Westphalen- 237- 16th
Dawson Dreager-232- 20th
Kyle Redinbaugh- 224- 21st place

Individual places for Atlantic Females- High School

Heather Freund – 265- 3rd Place-
Bailey Roland- 260- 4th
Tomma Jessen-257- 5th-
Carly Westphalen-254- 6th
Alexis Schulte-249- 9th-
Kaylee Pappal- 242-12th
Mariah Stillman- 234- 14th

Atlantic Middle School Individual Shooters-

Middle school male division-
Jordan Zarbano- 273- 3rd place- Middle school Medalist
Brandon Westphalen-265- 6th
Kenny Jimerson- 256-14th
Dustin Dreager- 237- 25th place
Derek Dreager- 232- 29th place
Tyler Kieky-228- 31st
Clayton Jipsen-228- 32nd
Stephen Pappal-113- 47th

Middle school Female Division-
Chamilla Colton-207-21st
Alyssa Derby- 201- 24th place

Congrats to all of the medalist but more important the team on their hard work and dedication to the sport and their school way to represent Atlantic CSD.

For the archery season we have 4 archery members who have qualified for state- Heather Freund, Luke Frisbee , Taylor Kirchner, and Jordan Zarbano.  The entire team did have a qualifying score however it was late in the season and all shooting spots have been taken. The Archery Team did have a qualifying national shoot during this contest and now may attend the National Shoot in Kentucky. We are hoping Saturdays score will allow us a chance to register sooner.

Thanks to All of those who have given positive feedback and press to this season’s team.

– Coach Justin Williams

Fremont County Sheriff’s report, 2/23/15

News

February 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Fremont County have released a report on recent arrests and incidents. Officials say on Feb. 18th, 36-year old Christopher Lynn Rakes, of Shenandoah, was arrested for Possession of drug paraphernalia. That same day, 51-year old Kelli Rachelle Gould, of Shenandoah, was arrested on a Fremont County warrant for Probation Revocation.

On Feb. 13th, 39-year old Forrest Wayne King, of Tabor, was arrested in Fremont County for Driving Under Suspension and failure to have insurance. On Feb. 12th, 32-year old Jeffrey Dale Hankins, of Tabor, was arrested for Theft in the 5th degree, and Public Intoxication. And on Feb. 8th, 65-year old John Thomas Davis, of Hamburg, was arrested for Domestic Abuse assault.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said also, a Hamburg man was transported by private vehicle to the Grape Community Hospital on Feb. 13th, following a rollover accident. Authorities say James Clark was traveling south on Bluff Road when his pickup drifted off the roadway and he over-corrected.  The 1993 Chevy flipped onto its side and slid into the east ditch.

Break-in reported at Anita Municipal Utilities

News

February 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Cass County were called to investigate a break-in that occurred over the weekend, in Anita. According to dispatch reports, officials with Anita Municipal Utilities called the Sheriff’s Office this morning to report their office had been entered and cash taken from a file cabinet. No other information is currently available.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 2/23/2015

News, Podcasts

February 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 8-a.m. Newscast w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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2 arrested Sunday, in Creston

News

February 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston report two people were arrested, Sunday. 39-year old Timothy Michael Vandevender, of Corning, was arrested at around 5:40-p.m. at U-S Highway 34 and Abell Street in Creston, on a charge of OWI/1st offense. He was later released on $1,000 bond. And, 31-year old Alicia Ellen Lovell, of Creston, was arrested at Highway 34 and Oak Street, in Creston, on a charge of Driving While Suspended. She was later released on $300 bond.

The Creston P-D reports also, a resident on west Montgomery Street reported last Friday that someone had operated his vehicle without consent, and stole a 20-volt impact wrench, two sockets and a two and a-half ton floor jack. The loss was estimated at $810.

(8-a.m. News)

Heartbeat Today 02-23-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

February 23rd, 2015 by admin

Jim Field talks about the National Do Not Call list and how you can get signed up and what to do when you receive unwanted calls.

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