(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports the arrest at around 5:25-p.m., Monday, of 53-year-old Tony Dean Fizer. The Creston man was arrested at the intersection of Oak and Irving, and charged with Driving while Barred. Fizer was taken to the Union County Jail, and later released on bond.
Jim Field visits with Michael DuBois, half of the husband-and-wife duo, “The Great DuBois.'” They will perform their world’s most unique two-person circus show on Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 pm at the Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak.
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(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue reports six people were arrested between July 18th and the 22nd. Three people were arrested last Saturday (7/22), in Atlantic:
On Thursday, July 20th, Atlantic Police arrested 31-year-old Stephen Ross, of Atlantic. Ross was taken into custody on a Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation.
On July 19th, 34-year-old Jennifer Larson, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear in Court.
And, on July 18th, 34-year-old Alen Sisira, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. With the exception of Jennifer Larson, all subjects arrested were being held in the Cass County (IA) Jail as of Monday, July 24th.
(Radio Iowa) – A change in state law on July 1st now allows you to buy raw milk, but if you are thinking about trying it, an expert says you need to be aware of the importance of proper handling. Iowa State University Extension Dairy Specialist, Fred Hall, says those who grew up on a dairy farm know that keeping things clean is key. “And I think that’s one of the difficulties we’re going to find with folks who didn’t grow up with that mindset, the importance of that sanitary routine that you make sure things are clean, because bacteria can get away from you really quick,” Hall says. Halls says you should check out the dairy where you buy raw milk to see that it passes the standard.
“If you’re going to be a consumer, make sure you’re comfortable with the people you’re buying from. “Walk around look at their calves, look at how they milk, make sure that yeah it looks clean I trust this producer,” he says. Hall says raw milk needs to be kept properly cooled, which means you can’t leave it in your car while you are out and about.
“You know, they buy a couple of gallons and decide they have to make a stop at the supermarket or go to the kids’ soccer game. And that milk goes from 40 degrees to 80,” he says. “They’ve introduced an opportunity for that bacteria to grow.” Hall says even pasteurized milk can have problems in left too long in a warm car while you are out during the summer.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The driver of a semi tractor trailer was injured when the vehicle, which was hauling meat, left eastbound Interstate 80 and went into the south ditch, near the Elk Horn Exit (Exit 173), Monday evening. The accident happened at around 5:30-p.m.
The driver of the truck, who was trapped until rescue crews arrived, was transported by Cass EMS to Cass Health in Atlantic, before being flown to a trauma center.
Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies, the Marne, and Atlantic Fire Departments, along with Cass EMS and Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon assisted the Iowa State Patrol at the scene.
The DNR was notified also, about a fuel leak coming from the semi’s tractor.
Photo via Cass County EMC Mike Kennon
(Radio Iowa) – As temperatures in Iowa are forecast to climb into the mid to upper 90s all week, the prolonged heat is hard on people, pets — and plants. Angie Rieck Hinz (REEK-hines), a field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, says farmers will be watching for signs of crop stress, though she says her region of north-central Iowa is in decent shape heading into the heat wave. She says this area is lucky as it got a little more rain that other areas, though it’s been two weeks since a significant rain and we’re overdue. Some corn hasn’t tasseled yet and Rieck Hinz fears the hot, dry weather might impact pollination.
She says the soybeans in north-central Iowa are doing well this summer, though she’s seen a few diseases on the plants, things like bacterial blight and frog-eye leaf spot. Forecasters say the heat wave will likely last through Friday, and perhaps right into the weekend, with a few outside chances for scattered showers.
(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak say a woman was arrested Monday evening on a Pottawattamie County warrant. 29-year-old Nicole Anne Kimpson, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 7:42-p.m. on the warrant for Violation of Probation on original charges of Child Endangerment and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Her bond at the Montgomery County Jail was set at $5,000.
(Red Oak, Iowa) – A semi tractor-trailer’s mechanical issues resulted in a an SUV being struck by pieces of the trailer’s brake shoes. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the driver of the semi, Jorge Urizar, of Bakersfield, CA, told deputies that he lost the set of dual tires on the trailer. He stopped and picked them up before continuing west on Highway 34.
While back on the road, the brake shoes fell off of the axle of the semi’s trailer, and damaged a 2020 Jeep Wagoneer, driven by Brandon Bennett, of Arlington, WA. The accident happened at around 4:30-p.m. The SUV sustained disabling damage. Urizar was cited for Driving or Towing an Unsafe Vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by Red Oak Police.
Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday’s High in Atlantic was 88. Our Low this morning, 65. Last year on this date, the High temperature in Atlantic was 77 & the Low was 60. The Record High was 117 in 1936. That was also the ALL-TIME Record High in Atlantic. The Record Low was 44 in 1896. Sunrise today is 6:07. Sunset is 8:44.
Phil Steele’s College Football Preview calls Texas the favorite to win the title in its final season in the Big-12. The Longhorns were 8-5 a year ago and Steele says this will be Steve Sarkisian’s best team in his three years at the helm.
Steele says Oklahoma could be one of the nation’s most improved teams. The Sooners struggled to a 6-7 record in Brent Venables’ first season as coach. Steele says a more veteran defense will help.
Texas may be the favorite but Steele says the Big-12 will again feature balance.
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