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PCS begins concrete road projects in Atlantic

News

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

City officials in Atlantic are advising residents work on the 2015 Street Improvement Projects are getting underway. Crews with Precision Concrete Services are in the process of doing work on 5th Street, and will be working south from there.

Work on 8th Street will consist of minor patching, and on sidewalks, so that should not disrupt the work taking place next week on Highway 6/7th Street, or the traffic that chooses to bypass on 8th Street. Officials say asphalt work is still a couple months away, so Highway 6/7th Street may be done by then.

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Draft Iowa Impaired Waters list available for review

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The DNR has released the most recent draft of the state’s impaired waters list, which will be discussed at the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission meeting May 19th. The DNR will present commissioners with the state’s 2014 draft list of 572 impaired waterbodies. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires the biennial report as a comprehensive summary of water quality in the state.

John Olson, Senior Environmental Specialist with the DNR, says “The list is tied to Iowa’s water quality standards. Making the list does not necessarily mean the river or lake has a severe impairment like a stream running with open sewage. Most of the time making the list is more like an early warning system, indicating potential water quality problems exist or are developing.”

Some impairments, however, can be more severe, such as frequent algal blooms that prevent recreational uses such as swimming at lakes. Fish kills caused by pollution also remain a severe impact of concern. The most typical impairments for lakes are algae and turbid or cloudy water. A high level of indicator bacteria is the most frequent impairment in rivers.

The DNR says Iowans are working together to address the state’s water quality issues. Communities come together through efforts to make changes on the land – in the watershed, the area of land that drains to a stream, lake or river – to reduce pollutants reaching our waters. Additionally, communities continue to upgrade or add new wastewater treatment systems and improve the way they handle stormwater.

The draft 2014 list is available at www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/WaterQuality/WaterMonitoring/ImpairedWaters.aspx. Public comments can be sent to John Olson, DNR, 502 E. Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50319, or John.Olson@dnr.iowa.gov until July 2nd. At that time, the DNR will consider public comments and submit a revised draft of the list to the EPA for review and final approval.

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Backyard and Beyond 05-18-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

May 18th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen talks about mushrooms and more.

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Glenwood man arrested following a hit-and-run accident

News

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A Glenwood man was arrested Saturday, following an investigation into a hit-and-run accident. Authorities say 32-year old Clifford Stoppel was taken into custody on charges of Public Intoxication, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Striking fixtures upon a highway. He was also cited for having no insurance. Bond was set at $900.

The Glenwood P-D says officers were dispatched to the intersection of Sharp and Vine Streets at around 2:10-a.m., Saturday, after receiving word a vehicle had hit a traffic control sign pole. Witnesses said the pole was hit by a red Pontiac that continued east on Sharp Street. The suspect vehicle, a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, was located at an apartment complex in the 200 block of Sivers Road, in Glenwood. The car had sustained damage to the windshield and hood, and had two flat tires.

Inside the car were multiple open containers of beer. Stoppel, the registered owner, was seen walking along the sidewalk with an open container of liquor. He told police he was driving from his house at 1012 1st Street to a friends apartment, where he had 5-to 6 shots of liquor. He denied drinking prior to driving, but was taken into custody.

Damage from the incident amounted to $8,000.

In unrelated news, Police in Glenwood said the Glenwood Senior Center reported Friday an incident of burglary and criminal mischief. That same day, the Glenwood Public Library had similar incidents take place.

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This is Your Nishna Valley 05-16-2015

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

May 18th, 2015 by admin

w/ Chris Parks and Stacie Linfor

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LOYD EUGENE LILLY, 74, of TX (& formerly of Orient) – Svcs. 5/23/15

Obituaries

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

LOYD EUGENE LILLY, 74, of Garland, TX (& formerly of Orient), died March 31st. Celebration of Life services for LOYD LILLY will be held 10-a.m. Sat., May 23rd, at the Orient United Methodist Church. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Orient Cemetery, with a luncheon at the Orient United Methodist Church, to follow.

LOYD LILLY is survived by:

His children – Lavon Glines, of Chapman, NE; Denise (Dale) Johnson, of Lincoln, NE., & John (Shelly) Lilly, of Grand Island, NE.

His siblings – Bob (Elva) Lilly, of Greenfield; Theresa (Bob) Hammond, of Sioux City, and Geneva Engel, of Des Moines.

5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, other relatives, & friends.

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High school soccer regional/substate pairings

Sports

May 18th, 2015 by admin

Girls Regional Soccer Pairings

Class 1A

Region 1
Quarterfinals – Tuesday, June 2nd
Missouri Valley at Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)
Sioux Center vs. MOC-Floyd Valley @ Orange City (Northwestern College)
West Sioux (Hawarden) at Unity Christian (Orange City)
Semifinals – Friday, June 5th
Missouri Valley/Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) winner vs. Sioux Center/MOC-Floyd Valley winner @ Bishop Heelan
West Sioux (Hawarden)/Unity Christian (Orange City) winner at Western Christian (Hull)

Region 2
Quarterfinals – Tuesday, June 2nd
Riverside at Tri-Center
Harlan at Treynor
A-H-S-T-W at St. Albert
Atlantic at Underwood
Semifinals – Friday, June 5th
Riverside/Tri-Center  winner vs. Harlan/Treynor winner @ Neola
A-H-S-T-W /St. Albert winner vs. Atlantic at Underwood winner @ St. Albert

Region 3
Quarterfinals – Tuesday, June 2nd
Des Moines Christian at Nevada
Ballard at North Polk
Kuemper Catholic  at Gilbert
Creston at Nodaway Valley
Semifinals – Friday, June 5th
Des Moines Christian/Nevada winner vs. Ballard /North Polk winner @ Nevada
Kuemper Catholic /Gilbert winner vs. Creston/Nodaway Valley  winner @ Gilbert

Class 2A

Region 1
Quarterfinals – Friday, May 29th
Spirit Lake at Sioux City West
Sergeant Bluff-Luton at Storm Lake
Semifinals – Tuesday, June 2nd
Spirit Lake/Sioux City West winner at Spencer
Sergeant Bluff-Luton/Storm Lake winner at Lewis Central

Region 2
Quarterfinals – Friday, May 29th
Denison-Schleswig at Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson
Carroll at Glenwood
Semifinals – Tuesday, June 2nd
Denison-Schleswig/Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson winner at Dallas Center-Grimes
Carroll/Glenwood winner at Winterset

Class 3A

Region 1
Quarterfinals – Wednesday, June 3rd
Sioux City North at West Des Moines Valley
Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln at Sioux City East
Semifinals – Monday, June 8th
Sioux City North/West Des Moines Valley winner vs. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln/Sioux City East winner @ West Des Moines Valley

 

Boys Substate Soccer Pairings

Quarterfinals – Tuesday, May 26th
Semifinals – Thursday, May 28th
Finals – Saturday, May 30th

Class 1A

Substate 7
Quarterfinals
Nodaway Valley  at Chariton
Pella Christian at Albia
Semifinals
Nodaway Valley/Chariton winner at West Central Valley
Pella Christian/Albia vs. Des Moines Christian @ Cownie Soccer Complex

Substate 8
Quarterfinals
Tri-Center/Riverside winner vs. Missouri Valley/Treynor winner @ Oakland
A-H-S-T-W at Underwood
Semifinals
Tri-Center  at Riverside
Missouri Valley vs. Treynor @ Oakland
A-H-S-T-W /Underwood winner at St. Albert

Boys Class 2A

Substate 1
Quarterfinals
Sergeant Bluff-Luton at Spencer
Spirit Lake vs. Denison-Schleswig @ Spencer
Semifinals
Sergeant Bluff-Luton/Spencer winner at Storm Lake
Spirit Lake/Denison-Schleswig winner at Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)

Substate 8
Quarterfinals
Carroll at Creston
Atlantic at Harlan
Semifinals
Carroll/Creston winner at Glenwood
Atlantic/Harlan winner at A-D-M (Adel)

Boys Class 3A

Substate 1
Quarterfinals
Lewis Central (Council Bluffs) at Sioux City East
Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln at Sioux City North
Semifinals
Lewis Central (Council Bluffs)/Sioux City East winner at Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson
Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln/Sioux City North winner at Sioux City West

 

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Atlantic 7th Street/Hwy 6 project to start May 26th

News

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Road construction work on Highway 6/7th Street, in Atlantic, is scheduled to start May 26th. Scott Suhr, District Transportation planner for the Iowa Department of Transportation (based in Atlantic), said today (Monday), the contractor has informed him of their intentions to shut down the roadway after the morning commute next Tuesday. The roadway will remain closed from the intersection with Olive Street eastward, to just past Burger King, until the project is complete.

In the event of rain or unavailability for the milling machine, Suhr says the contractor will start work on May 27th.

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(Podcast) KJAN News, 5/18/2015

News, Podcasts

May 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Boys district golf qualifiers from sectional play Friday

Sports

May 18th, 2015 by admin

Class 1A DISTRICT HOSTED BY CAM, ANITA (Crestwood Hills Golf Course, Anita), Friday May 22, 9:30AM

Individual qualifiers from the sectional at Boyer Valley, Dunlap:
Name Grade School Score
Medalist: Shawn Flanagan 12 Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 79
Medalist Runner-up: Michael Jones 12 Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 82
3rd Conor Collins 11 Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 84
4th Jacob Miller 9 Westwood, Sloan 84

Qualifying teams from the sectional at Boyer Valley, Dunlap:
School Score
Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 331
Westwood, Sloan 351

Individual qualifiers from the sectional at Coon Rapids-Bayard:
Name Grade School Score
Medalist: Sam Honold 12 Coon Rapids-Bayard 76
Medalist Runner-up: Chris Shroyer 12 Guthrie Center 82
3rd Sam Halverson 12 Coon Rapids-Bayard 84
4th Colton Lenz 10 Coon Rapids-Bayard 85
Oliver Conner 12 Glidden-Ralston 85

Qualifying teams from the sectional at Coon Rapids-Bayard:
School Score
Coon Rapids-Bayard 333
Guthrie Center 346
Glidden-Ralston 358

Individual qualifiers from the sectional at Griswold:
Name Grade School Score
Medalist: James Reynolds 11 Griswold 75
Medalist Runner-up: Dylan McClain 12 Riverside 77
3rd Tyler Beam 12 Nishnabotna 81
4th Tyler Krueger 11 Riverside 82

Qualifying teams from the sectional at Griswold:
School Score
Griswold 329
Nodaway Valley 342
Riverside 356

Individual qualifiers from the sectional at Mount Ayr
Name Grade School Score
Medalist: Ben Clement 9 Earlham 76
Medalist Runner-up: Tyler Hamilton 10 Earlham 77
3rd Jake Ricker 12 Mt. Ayr 82
4th Grant Crowell 11 Martensdale, St. Mary’s 82

Qualifying teams from thhe Sectional at Mount Ayr
School Score
Earlham 333
Mt. Ayr 368
Mormon Trail 388

Class 2A DISTRICT HOSTED BY PANORAMA, PANORA (Lake Panorama Golf Course), Friday May 22, 10:00a

Individual qualifiers from the sectional at West Central Valley:
Name Grade School Score
Medalist: Reid Cogg 11 Panorama 66
Medalist Runner-up: Will Babcock 10 Panorama 71
3rd George Appleseth 10 Panorama 73
4th Anthony Lowman 9 Van Meter 74

Qualifying teams from the sectional at West Central Valley:
School Score
Panorama 285
Des Moines Christian 319

Individual qualifiers from the sectional at Kuemper Catholic, Carroll
Name Grade School Score
Medalist: Logan Boerner 11 Southeast Valley 74
Medalist Runner-up: Nate Mertz 9 Kuemper Catholic 74
3rd Keegan Goodwin 10 Southeast Valley 76
4th Conner Conrad 11 Southeast Valley 81
Mitchell Ludwig 10 Kuemper Catholic 81

Qualifying teams from the sectional at Kuemper Catholic, Carroll:
School Score
Southeast Valley 315
Kuemper Catholic 320
South Hamilton 353

Individual qualifiers from the sectional at Red Oak:
Name Grade School Score
Medalist: Nathan Hill Treynor 73
Medalist Runner-up: Nolan Chapman Treynor 76
3rd Ryan Ruzek Shenandoah 76
4th Conner Pirtle Clarinda 76
Zane O’Neil Shenandoah 79

Qualifying teams from the sectional at Red Oak:
School Score
Shenandoah 326
Treynor 327

Class 3A District Meet at Majestic Hill GC, Friday, May 22nd at 10:00 A.M. Hosted by Denison-Schleswig

Individual qualifiers from the sectional at Atlantic (AGCC)
Name Grade School Score
Medalist: Christian Groutoutis 12 Creston 71
Medalist Runner-up: Coleton Hoepker 12 Creston 72
3rd Zach Riddle 12 Carroll 72
4th Sam Hartsock 12 Creston 73

Qualifying teams from the sectional at Atlantic Golf and Country Club
School Score
Creston  290
A-D-M 311

 

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