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No injuries following an accident Sunday morning in Anita

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July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Sheriff’s officials say no injuries were reported following an accident Sunday morning, in Anita. At around 6:45-a.m., a 2002 Buick LeSabre owned and driven by 62-year old Marcia Lynn Hockenberry, of Anita,  was traveling eastbound on Hillcrest Drive, when the car hit a parked 1990 Dodge pickup with an attached H&H Trailer. The truck and trailer, owned by James Calvin Dory, of Anita, sustained $3,100 damage altogether. The damage to Hockenberry’s car was estimated at $3,000.

In other news, the sheriff’s office says 34-year old Roger Dwayne Vincent, Jr.,  of Cumberland, was arrested Saturday on a charge of Driving While Revoked. Vincent was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released the following day on his own recognizance.

(Update) Nodaway woman injured in Cass County rollover accident

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July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Cass County have released additional information about a rollover accident that took place early Sunday morning near Wiota. As we reported during our newscasts Sunday, and on the web at kjan.com, one-person was injured and transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital.

A rural resident called the Cass County Communications Center at around 3-a.m., to report an individual had come to their residence and that she had been in a wreck. Upon investigation, it was determined that a 2001 Toyota Corolla driven by 25-year old Vanessa Ranae Dugan Jones, of Nodaway, had been traveling northbound on 690th Street when she lost control of the car, causing the vehicle to roll onto its top into the west ditch. Jones was transported to CCMH via Anita Rescue. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $6,000. The incident remains under investigation.

Clarinda man arrested on an assault charge Sunday

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July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer reports one person arrested following an investigation into a reported assault with a weapon Sunday evening, in Shambaugh. Deputies met with the alleged victim, 19-year old Eli Stimson, and after speaking with the suspect, 20-year old Blake Dubrow, of Clarinda, arrested Dubrow on  a charge of Serious Assault. The man was being held in the Page County Jail on $1,000 bond.

Stimson was transported to the hospital for treatment. The Sheriff’s Office says the men resided at home where the alleged incident occurred.

Bicyclist hit by inattentive driver in Shelby County

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July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A bicyclist from Harlan was injured after she was hit by an inattentive driver Saturday evening in Shelby County. Sheriff’s officials say 49-year old Kimberly Sue Zaccone, who was wearing her helmet,  suffered injuries to her left knee and hip area, as well as a case of “road rash,” after she was hit by a 2005 Dodge Caravan. The driver, 40-year old Erik John Nielsen, of Harlan, told authorities that as he was traveling south on Linden Road at around 4:20-p.m., he was looking at a corn field, and didn’t see Zaccone. The van’s side view mirror struck the woman, knocking her to the ground. She was transported to Myrtue Memorial Hospital by Medivac Ambulance. No citations were issued.

(Update) Harlan woman injured in motorcycle accident

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July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

In  a follow-up to our story over the weekend, sheriff’s officials in Shelby County report one person was injured during a single-vehicle accident Saturday morning, about three and one-half miles east of Earling. Deputy Glenn Birks with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office told KJAN News two motorcycles were traveling north on Highway 59 at around 9:20-a.m. One of the cycles, driven by 48-year old Denise Barnes, of Harlan, went out of control about 2.5-miles north of Highway 37.

Barnes told authorities she heard a rattle or some sort of noise under her 2007 Harley Davidson. The cycle then locked-up the rear brakes, sending the bike into a skid. Barnes tried to maintain control, but the cycle ended-up on its side, sliding down the highway. Barnes, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered incapacitating injuries and was transported by Earling Rescue to Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

The woman said later, that the last thing she remembers was that the motorcycle had started to shake. The cycle sustained $10,000 damage. No citations were issued.  Assisting sheriffs deputies at the scene, were rescue crews from Westphalia 1st Responders, Earling Rescue, Medivac, and the Iowa State Patrol.(9-a.m. News)

Mills County arrest report

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July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County report three people were arrested over the weekend. On Sunday, 25-year old Blaine Alexander Coffey, of Lincoln, NE, was arrested on an OWI/3rd offense charge. Bond was set at $5,000. On Saturday, 53-year old Richard James Garner, of Pacific Junction, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. Garner was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail. And on Friday, 20-year old Zane Christian Carter, of Thurman, was arrested for Driving While Revoked. Bond was set at $1,000.

Authorities in Mills County report also, no one was injured during an accident Thursday, northeast of Mineola. Officials say Kyle Smith of Silver City, was driving a 1999 GMC southbound on 287th Street south of Applewood Road at around 2:21-a.m., when his car went out of control and rolled into a ditch. Smith exited the vehicle and left the scene on Foot.

LAWRENCE “Larry” JOSEPH WEIHS, JR., 77, of Portsmouth (Svcs. 7/31/14)

Obituaries

July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

LAWRENCE “Larry” JOSEPH WEIHS, JR., 77, of Portsmouth, died Sun., July 27th, at the Nebraska Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial service for LARRY WEIHS, JR., will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., July 31st, at the St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at St. Mary’s is from 5-to 9-pm Wed., July 30th, with a Wake service at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at Portsmouth.

LARRY WEIHS, JR. is survived by:

His wife – Janice, of Portsmouth.

His sons – Jeff (Leesia) Weihs, of Crescent; Jim Weihs, of Portsmouth; Tom (Mary Jo) Weihs, of Council Bluffs, & Bill (Theresa) Weihs, of Sartell, MN.

His sisters – Jeanette (Joe) Leinen, of Council Bluffs, & Judy (Frank) Funk, of Portsmouth.

and 8 grandchildren.

WILLIAM “Billy” HUCKINS, 79, of Harlan (Svcs. 7/30/14)

Obituaries

July 28th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

WILLIAM “Billy” HUCKINS, 79, of Harlan, died Sun., July 27th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Home. Funeral services for BILLY HUCKINS will be held 11-a.m. Wed., July 30th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-pm to 8-pm Tue., July 29th, where a Prayer service begins at 7-pm.

Burial will be in the Pleasant Township Cemetery in Griswold.

BILLY HUCKINS is survived by:

His sisters-in-law.

MONDAY, JULY 28th

Trading Post

July 28th, 2014 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  3 video gaming chairs, 20 Wii games, and many Wii accessories; including, 4 controllers, 2 guitars, light sabers, steering wheel and more. 515-520-0305.

FOR SALE:  Brand new, battery operated, Baby swing, seat detaches for bouncy chair, 2 brand new play mats and bumbo seat with detachable tray. Call 515-520-0305.

FOR SALE:  Beige color Whirlpool refrigerator for sale. Frost free. Freezer on top. Would make a great second fridge.  $100.00 firm.  Atlantic, 243 9849.  SOLD!

FOR SALE: Wurlitzer piano w/bench $250. 712-254-0773.

FOR SALE:  4 wheel rims size 17×8. 6 bolt, with Chevy cap cover insignia. excellent condition. Came off a 2014 Chevy pickup. Call either 712-254-6936 or 712 254 6929. $ 40.00 each.  SOLD!

FOR SALE: 4 year old Simmental/Angus Mix Heifer approx. 1100 lbs. she is blind.  Also have a 3 year old black Angus heifer approx. 800 lbs.  Asking $1700 for the Simmental/Angus Mix and $1500 for the Angus – or come get them both for $2800.  You must load and haul. 712-549-2591.

FOR SALE: table with 2 ends $35, hide-a-bed sofa $40, all wood dresser with 7 drawers $100. 243-3396

WANTED: Fenders for an old WD Allis Chalmers tractor and rear wheel weights for a WD Allis Chalmers tractor; FOR SALE: a point micrometer $150 obo. 249-4005.

FOR SALE: A pair of FP 205/75 D14 tires – very good condition, like new, tires are not on rims. Also have a spare tire of the same size, tires would be good for a camper or anything with a 14″ rim $60 for all 3 tires. 712-778-5131

FOR SALE: 38″ Toro riding mower, has hydro transmission, 14 horse power engine, near new battery, includes a twin bagger, tires are 80% good, easy starts, very clean, ready to mow, has always been stored inside. $600. 712-790-1841 (Carroll)

 

Heartbeat Today 07-28-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

July 28th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Eleanor Hoover about her induction in to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.

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