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(Podcast) KJAN News & funeral report, 1/20/15

News, Podcasts

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7-a.m. newscast w/Ric Hanson.

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Posted County Prices 1/20/15

Ag/Outdoor

January 20th, 2015 by admin

Cass County: Corn $3.46, Beans $9.40
Adair County: Corn $3.43, Beans $9.43
Adams County: Corn $3.43 Beans $9.39
Audubon County: Corn $3.45 Beans $9.42
East Pottawattamie County: Corn $3.49, Beans $9.40
Guthrie County: Corn $3.50, Beans $9.43
Montgomery County: Corn $3.48, Beans $9.42
Shelby County: Corn $3.49, Beans $9.40
Oats $2.56 (always the same in all counties)

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Advice on Paid Tax Preparation as Return Processing Begins

News

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins processing tax returns Tuesday, the agency offers a word of caution for those who will seek help from a paid professional. IRS spokesman Mark Hanson says most preparers are knowledgeable and trustworthy, but sometimes taxpayers can be misled by those who don’t understand complex tax situations – or who mislead people into taking credits or deductions they aren’t entitled to, in order to increase their own fee.

“Each year, it’s not uncommon to find stories around the country where a tax preparer has done something that may not necessarily be right,” says Hanson. “You want to make sure you have somebody who represents your best interests, and does so legally.” Hanson says a reliable tax professional will have an IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number. He also advises taxpayers to investigate the individual’s professional credentials, review the return before signing, and make sure any refund is sent directly to you, never to the tax preparer.

Hanson also recommends checking the service fees for a professional tax service upfront. “A tax preparer should not be charging you a fee based upon the amount of refund you’re expected to get,” he says. “This could be a red flag, right up front.” Hanson notes you’re still legally responsible for what’s on your return, even if you don’t prepare it yourself.

“If the IRS questions the accuracy of any information, we’re going to ask you the taxpayer – not necessarily your tax preparer,” says Hanson. “So once you sign that return, you’re telling the IRS, ‘This is a complete and accurate return,’ to the best of your knowledge. Once you sign it, you own it.”

Tuesday is the first day taxpayers can file electronically, and also the first day for IRS processing of paper returns.

(Iowa News Service)

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Lenox man arrested on alcohol charge

News

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man from Lenox was arrested Sunday afternoon. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports 40-year old Matthew Rayhons was taken into custody at around 4-p.m., on a charge of Public Intoxication. His bond was set at $1,000.

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PATRICIA L. CURTIS, 70, of Audubon (Svcs. Private)

Obituaries

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

PATRICIA L. CURTIS, 70, of Audubon, died Mon., Jan. 19th, at her family home in Audubon. Her body was donated to science, and a private family Celebration of Life service for PATRICIA CURTIS will be held at a later date. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is assisting the family.

PATRICIA CURTIS is survived by:

Her daughter – Jenny Curtis, of Audubon.

Her brother – William Gerhard, of Iowa City.

Other relatives, and many friends.

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DERALD D. MENDENHALL, 77, of Audubon (Visitation 1/25/15)

Obituaries

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DERALD D. MENDENHALL, 77, of Audubon, died Mon. Jan. 19th, at the Friendship Home, in Audubon. No services are planned, but a visitation for DERALD MENDENHALL will be held from 2-until 4-pm Sun., Jan. 25th, at the Hockenberry-England Funeral Home in Audubon.

A luncheon will be served at the home of Delores and Roy Rustvold (315 Pacific St., in Audubon), at 5-p.m. Sunday, following the visitation.

Burial will be at a later date.

DERALD MENDENHALL is survived by:

His mother – Ollivene Mendenhall, of Audubon.

His children – Brad Mendenhall, Randy (Dorene) Mendenhall, and Gina Lillie.

His brothers – Gary (Patty) Mendenhall, & Jeff Mendenhall.

His sisters – Marilyn Andreason, & Delores (Roy) Rustvold.

and 4 grandchildren.

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NAOMI C. (LeRette) AKERS, 84, of Anita (Svcs. 1/24/15)

Obituaries

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

NAOMI C. (LaRETTE) AKERS, 84, of Anita, died Mon., Jan. 19th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital, in Atlantic. Funeral services for NAOMI AKERS will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Jan. 24th, at  the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Anita.

There is no formal visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

NAOMI AKERS is survived by:

Her sons – Tim (Karka) Akers, of Anita; Ralph Akers, of Murray; John (Linda) Akers, of Adair, & Mitchell Akers, of Kansas City, MO.

8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

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CLARENCE “BUTCH” LaVERNE LOVE, 70, of Redfield (Svcs. 1/21/15)

Obituaries

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

CLARENCE “BUTCH” LaVERNE LOVE, 70, of Redfield, died Sat., Jan. 17th, at Mercy West Lakes Hospital. Celebration of Life services for CLARENCE “BUTCH” LOVE will be held 11-a.m. Wed., Jan. 21st, at the Redfield American Legion Hall. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart assisted with the cremation service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Clarence Love Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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NWS forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, 1/20/2015

Weather

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night Cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

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Rural Cass County man cited in deer remains case

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

One of two Cass County men suspected of illegally possessing more than 100 sets of deer remains has been cited in the matter. 23-year old Sean Chamberlin, of rural Atlantic, is charged with 111 counts of illegal possession of deer remains, plus one count of illegally transporting deer, illegally killing a raccoon, illegally killing a badger, unlicensed harvesting of fur and failure to report a harvested deer. He had earlier been ticketed for littering. State Conservation Officer Brian Smith told the Daily NonPareil Sean’s father, 47-year old John Chamberlin, Jr., also of rural Atlantic, will be cited later this week.

John Chamberlin Jr., will be cited on suspicion of 111 counts of illegal deer possession, according to Smith. The citations for illegal possession of wildlife remains are simple misdemeanors and can result in thousands of dollars in civil penalties.

Authorities began investigating the father and son after a Dec. 29th report of someone dumping litter on the side of a rural road northeast of Atlantic, near the home of John Chamberlin. Responding deputies found the hides of four deer, a raccoon and a badger carcass. According to court documents, a deputy spoke to the two men about the remains. Sean Chamberlin said he dumped the remains along the road. The deputy asked Sean Chamberlin how he obtained the deer. Chamberlin said the deer were found dead, were roadkill or were shot in hunts.

But the story didn’t make sense when investigators compared the Chamberlins’ licenses to the animals that had been harvested, according to court documents. The next day, law enforcement officers were allowed onto John Chamberlin’s property, where antlers from at least 111 deer and other animal remains were discovered. In addition to the fine of $195 per set of dead animal remains, liquidated damages for an individual animal could be as much as $2,500, plus 80 hours of community service, or $5,000 in lieu of those hours.

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