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Saturday 7:06-a.m. SW IA News (podcast)

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February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the latest area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson….

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Saturday 7:20-a.m. Sports Podcast (Feb. 18, 2012)

Podcasts, Sports

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the latest area sports news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson…

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Creston man pleads guilty to forgery charge

News

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A Creston man arrested in mid-November on numerous charges was sentenced to 5-years in prison last week, on a forgery charge. The Lenox Police Department reported this week 24-year old Antonio Gutierres pled guilty February 7th to one count of forgery. In a plea agreement with prosecutors, Gutierres’s prison sentence was subsequently suspended, and he was placed on supervised probation for a period of two-years. As part of the plea agreement, additional charges of Eluding a Pursuing Law Enforcement Vehicle and Possession of a False Identification Card, were dismissed. Gutierres was ordered to pay fines and court costs amounting to at least $450. He was also ordered to submit a DNA sample. Gutierres remained in custody on a hold for Federal Immigration authorities.

The events leading up to Gutierres’ arrest on November 18th, 2011, began when Lenox Police were notified of a medical call at Village Park Apartments. While responding, the officer activated his emergency lights in an attempt to safely pass a car on County Road J-13. The car refused to yield to the police Vehicle. The ambulance arrived at the scene with adequate personnel. The officer then determined he should attempt to stop the vehicle he had attempted to pass, to learn why the driver failed to yield. The vehicle was pursued for over 2 miles before finally pulling over. When the driver was questioned, he presented the officer with a Nebraska ID card identifying him as Raul Pena. The officer determined the ID card was a forgery and the driver placed under arrest.

During a search of the suspect, another ID card was found that identified him as Antonio Gutierres. The felony charges were leveled against Gutierres after he was brought to the Taylor County Jail, and following an investigation into the false ID’s.

Clarinda man arrested early Saturday morning

News

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Adams County Sheriff’s Department reports a Clarinda man was arrested early this (Saturday) morning. 51-year old Roger Woodsmall was taken into custody at around 4:10-a.m. following a traffic stop on Highway 148. Woodsmall was charged with Driving Under Suspension. His bond was set at $566.

Mills County men arrested on theft & burglary charges

News

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Officials in Mills County said Friday, two Pacific Junction men were arrested earlier in the week on theft and burglary charges. 20-year-old Cody Jacob Blezek, and 18-year old Dustin Wayne Griffin, both of Pacific Junction, were arrested Tuesday in connection with incidents which were reported this past week, in Imogene. 

Blezek was charged with being an Accessory to 4th degree theft, Accessory to 4th degree Criminal Mischief 4th and Accessory to 2nd degree Burglary. Griffin was arrested for 4th degree theft, 4th degree criminal mischief, and 2nd degree burglary. Both men were being held in the Mills County Jail on $12,000 bond each.

The suspects are also wanted on warrants out of Fremont County, in connection with a second burglary reported Tuesday, in the Imogene area. In Fremont County, Griffin and Blezek were charged with 3rd degree burglary, 3rd degree theft and 2nd degree criminal mischief.

JUANITA M. HEILAND, 80, of rural Panora (Svcs 2-20-12)

Obituaries

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

JUANITA M. HEILAND, 80, of rural Panora, died Fri., Feb. 17th, at home. Funeral services for JUANITA HEILAND will be held 2:30-p.m. Mon., Feb. 20th, at the 1st Christian Church in Panora. Twigg Funeral Home in Panora has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 4-7pm Sun., Feb. 19th, with the family present from 5-7pm.

Burial will be in the West Cemetery at Panora.

JANE M. WESSLING, 75, of Anita (Svcs 2-21-12)

Obituaries

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

JANE M. WESSLING, 75, of Anita, died Fri., Feb. 17th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Funeral services for JANE WESSLING will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Feb. 21st, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Anita. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Anita has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8pm Mon., Feb. 20th, where a Rosary will be at 5:30-pm. (prior to the visitation).

Memorials may be directed to the family, for designation at a later date.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.

JANE WESSLING is survived by:

Her husband – Paul Wessling, of Anita.

Her children – Cathy (Dave) Jones, of Cumberland; Steve (Lana) Wessling, of Anita; Mary (Mike) Hosfelt, of Massena; Ann (Ben) Harris, of Anita, & Jim (Dianne) Wessling, of Anita.

12 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren.

(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast – Sat., Feb 18, 2012

Podcasts, Weather

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the (podcast) forecast for Atlantic and the KJAN listening area, for Sat., Feb 18th thru Wed., Feb. 22nd, 2012….

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GUDRUN JACOBSEN, 87, of Elk Horn (Svcs 2-21-12)

Obituaries

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

GUDRUN JACOBSEN, 87, of Elk Horn, died Fri.,  Feb. 17th, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services for GUDRUN JACOBSEN will be held 2-p.m. Tue., Feb. 21st, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, in Elk Horn.  Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton has the arrangements.

Friends may call from 4-7pm Mon., Feb. 20th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church.

Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

GUDRUN JACOBSEN is survived by:

Her husband – Warren Jacobsen, of Elk Horn.

Her daughter – Paulette Myers, of Boone.

Her daughter-in-law: Deb Bieker, of Elk Horn.

Her sister – Helen Nielsen, of Elk Horn.

11 grandchildren, 20 great-grand children.

Weekend Forecast for Cass & area Counties in SW IA, 2-18-12

Weather

February 18th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

prepared at 403 AM CST SAT FEB 18 2012 by the NWS/Des Moines

SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 30S. NORTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

SAT. NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW 15 TO 20. NORTHEAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SUNDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY THROUGH MIDNIGHT THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE UPPER 20S. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY…CLOUDY. LIGHT RAIN LIKELY IN THE MORNING…THEN A CHANCE OF LIGHT RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 60 PERCENT.

MONDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. LIGHT RAIN LIKELY THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW AND LIGHT SLEET AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE LOWER 30S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 60 PERCENT.

TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S.