(Essex, Iowa) – A man and his pregnant wife who were looking at property they purchased east of Shenandoah, at 1703 209th Street, were attacked by two goats, Sept. 11th. The Page County Sheriff’s Department report Jeremy and Brittney Ostroske, of Red Oak, were attacked by goats owned by Nelson Murphy, who resides in Essex. Authorities say a group of goats were in their yard, and it’s not the first time that the goats and other animals owned by Nelson Murphy, have been in the Ostroske’s yard which has been reported. Jeremy shot and killed the two goats that were attacking his pregnant wife. He then moved the dead goats from his property, across the road, and to the property owned by Nelson Murphy.

The Sheriff’s Office says this is an ongoing issue with Murphy’s livestock at his property in Norwich. Murphy has been notified well over fifty (50) times in less than the last 2 years about his wandering livestock and their aggressiveness towards other residents of Norwich. Deputies have even returned the livestock to their confined area on Murphy’s property when he has not responded to calls or in person notifications of his livestock being out of their confined areas and on other persons property, or even public property as in gravel roads and even State Highway 2.

Numerous other livestock owned by Murphy have been shot and some killed by persons in Norwich for their aggressiveness towards them. Norwich is an unincorporated city within Page County and are governed by the State laws of Iowa. Murphy was notified of the dead animals on his property and the incident on this date.

(Clarinda, Iowa) – The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports five arrests from over the past week.

• 09-13-2022- Clayton Michael Kenne Tillman (18) of Shenandoah, arrested in Shenandoah, IA for a Page County warrant for Violation of probation stemming from an original charge of Sex Offender registry violation. Tillman was transported to the Page County Jail on $10,000.00 bond pending further court proceedings.
• 09-15-2022 Jeffrey Darrell Gray (54) of rural Clarinda, was arrested near the intersection of 250th and HWY 71 for OWI 2nd Offense. The arrest stems from a traffic stop at the same location. Gray was transported to the Page County Jail for booking. Gray later posted $2000.00 bond and was released pending further court proceedings.
•  09-16-2022 Jennifer Rose Elliott (34) of Shenandoah, was arrested for interference with Official Acts while Page County Deputies were serving a court order at Elliott’s address in Shenandoah. Elliott was transported to the Page County Jail where she assaulted a Jailer during the booking process. Elliott was then charged with assault on persons in certain occupations. Bond on Elliott was set at $1000.00 cash only.
• 09-18-2022 Payne David William Dotson (29) of Hopkins, MO was arrested for OWI 2nd Offense. Arrest location was in the area of 190th and B Avenue. Arrest stems from a traffic stop conducted by the Shenandoah Police Department.
• 09-18-2022 Kaleb Michael Kelley (27) of Essex, was arrested for OWI 3rd Offense in the 1900 block of E Avenue. Arrest stems from and accident investigation in that area. Kelley was transported to the Page County Jail on $5000.00 bond.

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reports 10 arrests occurred between Sept. 1st and the 10th. Most recently, 27-year-old Ryan Jonathan Holling, of Omaha, was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 191. He was charged wit Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS) and transported to the Shelby County Jail.

Shelby County Deputies arrested 51-year-old Chad Ian Dills, of Shelby, on Sept. 7th. He was wanted on an active Shelby County warrant. Dills was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Stalking. There were two arrests Sept. 5th, in Shelby County: 41-year-old Triston Gabriel Johnson, and 30-year-old Thomas Morgan Lathrop, both from Omaha, NE were arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 59. Johnson was charged with 4 counts of PCS, Failure to Affix Drug Stamp, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lathrop was arrested on 3 counts of Possession of Controlled Substance, Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, OWI 3rd, and Speeding.

30-year-old Michael John Tremayne, of Harlan, was arrested Sept. 4th, in Shelby County, of an active Pottawattamie County warrant. Tremayne was brought to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI/2nd offense, in Shelby County. On the 3rd, 21-year-old Dawson James Williams, of Walnut, was arrested following a foot patrol of the Harlan High School parking lot. Williams was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Supplying Alcohol to Person Under Legal Age, Public Intoxication and Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Canceled or Revoked.

Two people were arrested following a traffic stop Sept. 2nd, in Shelby County. 37-year-old Tosha Dawn Johnson, and 18-year-old Aundrea Jean Burr, both of Alta, were taken into custody. Johnson was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Open Container. Alta faces charges that include Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance Violation, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Valid Driver’s License, Speeding, and Operating Non-Registered Vehicle.

And, on Sept. 1st 20-year-old Baylee Ranae Rutherford, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop on 12th St. Rutherford was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Canceled or Revoked, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability, and Operating Non-Registered Vehicle.

[8-a.m. News] (Red Oak, Iowa) – A traffic stop at around 1:40-a.m. today (Tuesday), in Red Oak, resulted in the arrest on drug and other charges, of a man from Pottawattamie County. According to Red Oak Police, Officers arrested 48-year-old Alan Scott Desantiago, of Council Bluffs, on charges that include: Driving Under Suspension; Possession of drug paraphernalia; OWI/1st offense; and Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Deliver. Desantiago was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail.

Red Oak Police were assisted in their investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City Council in Atlantic will hold their regular meeting beginning at 5:30-p.m., on Wed., Sept. 21st, in their Chambers at City Hall. On the agenda, is a proclamation by Mayor Grace Garrett, making the week of Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week,” in the City of Atlantic. Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to commemorate its history, importance, and bring attention to how it serves still today. The celebration started through a petition of Congress in 1955 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Mayor Garrett is also expected to announce, that Halloween Trick-or-Treating will be held City-wide in Atlantic on Oct. 31st, from 5-until 7-p.m.  The Mayor encourages everyone to have a fun, safe and happy Halloween. The Council is expected to approve, Wednesday, an Order permitting a fireworks show by Wild Wayne’s, during the Atlantic Homecoming game on Oct. 8th. They are also expected to act on Orders pertaining to: the closure of 6th Street between Chestnut and Locust, on Oct. 8th, from 1-until 5-p.m., for the Pre-Fire Prevention Parade; the closure of selected streets on Friday, Sept. 23rd, from 2:15- and 3:30-p.m., for the Atlantic Homecoming Parade; and, an Order to Appoint Jeremy Butler to the Parks and Recreation Board.

In other business, there will be a public hearing during Wednesday’s Council meeting, on a proposal to enter into a General Obligation Land Acquisition Loan Agreement for the purchase of land from the Comes Family Trust. The land will be used for housing development. The hearing will be followed by a Resolution authorizing and approving the Loan Agreement, the issuance of $500,000 taxable G.O. Bonds, and the levying of taxes to pay for them, as mentioned in previous reports on KJAN. The Council will also act on passing a Resolution with regard to an application to rezone City-owned property at 301 Maple Street, for the purpose of expanding an existing local business.

And, the Atlantic City Council will hold the third and final reading of an amended Ordinance pertaining to Panhandling, as well as the second readings of Mowing, Solid Waste Removal, and snow/ice accumulation removal, Ordinances. The final order of business, is for Mayor Garrett to issue the Oath of Office to Jeremy Butler and Shirley Jensen, the newest members of the Atlantic Parks and Rec Board.

(Radio Iowa) – Reports show nearly one in eight Iowans who take their own lives are veterans, and a new national campaign is being launched to encourage veterans to seek help — and for everyone else to lend a hand. Dave Berkenfield, a former Navy SEAL who lost his brother to suicide, says every day nationwide between 17 and 22 veterans kill themselves, depending on which study is being quoted. “Those numbers are hard to swallow,” Berkenfield says. “They’re terrifying, but then they’re also sort of dismal, and they don’t point to action. They just point to a problem.” The American Legion is launching a campaign in Iowa and nationwide that will be seen on billboards and in T-V and radio P-S-As called “Be The One.”

Be The One:
TO ASK VETERANS IN YOUR LIFE HOW THEY ARE DOING.
TO LISTEN WHEN A VETERAN NEEDS TO TALK.
TO REACH OUT WHEN A VETERAN IS STRUGGLING.

Berkenfield says, “It’s about individuals across the gamut of veterans, veterans’ caretakers, veterans’ spouses, veterans’ families, friends, concerned co-workers — really taking action and being the one to make a difference.” He says mental health is one of the toughest challenges facing veterans, as they’re trained to accept every challenge, to lead and be strong, but there’s a stigma surrounding a veteran who seeks help for the silent wounds of war. Berkenfield says that’s why this “Be The One” campaign is so important. “It’s be the one to reach out and ask for help,” Berkenfield says. “It’s be the one to get educated and connected with resources and then be supportive of a veteran. It’s really taking action is what Be The One is all about.”

Of the 475 reported suicides in Iowa in 2018, a report from the U-S Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 of them were veterans. Berkenfield says being “the one” means being present and available to ask the hard questions and to have those difficult conversations. “Really reinforcing a sense of community, because that’s a lot of what we as veterans have lost is this sense of community,” Berkenfield says, “and that, compounding with other factors, is really one of the big items that pushes people to make this decision to take their own life.”

Veterans who use the new national Crisis Lifeline should dial 9-8-8 and then press “1” to be connected to veteran-specific counselor.

On the web at betheone.org