Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?
KJAN Sports Director Asa Lucas’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the Week 7 win against Perry and the importance of this week’s game against Harlan with postseason implications on the line.
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(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Glenwood Police Department reports two arrests took place Sunday: 21-year-ol Mekhi Cooper, of Omaha, NE, was arrested for Possession of a controlled substance. Cooper posted a $1,000 bond and was released from custody.
And, 21-year-old Da’Lana Brazar-Blackwell, of Lincoln, NE, was arrested for OWI 1st offense. Bond was set at $1,000.
Drake women’s basketball coach Allison Pohlman views lofty expectations as an opportunity and not a challenge. Reigning Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Katie Dinnebier returns for a Bulldog team that is favored to win a third straight league title.
The Bulldogs will be in search of a third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, but they have not won a tournament game since advancing to the “Sweet Sixteen” in 2002.
Pohlman says the style of play that has made Drake so successful will not change.
Drake opens the regular season November fourth at North Dakota State.
Atlantic, IA– Officials at Cass Health in Atlantic reported Monday (today), that the organization has been closely monitoring its IV fluid supplies in response to nationwide concerns regarding its continued availability.
Hurricane Helene flooding caused damage to Baxter, which is the country’s largest manufacturer of intravenous (IV) fluids used in the United States. Cass Health is one of the thousands of entities regularly supplied by Baxter. The company has reported that it may take several months for the business to fully recover.
Chief Operating Officer Amanda Bireline said “We are preparing for the fact that IV fluids have become increasingly difficult to secure. While the state and federal governments are working on larger remediation efforts, locally we have put plans into place to help us cope with this disruption. We immediately began discussing this issue and putting conservation practices into place.”
Conservation practices for IV fluids may include decreasing total fluid amounts during certain procedures where it is safe to do so or working with patients on alternative treatments and hydration strategies. Meanwhile, Cass Health’s Incident Command group is reviewing daily inventories of its IV supplies throughout the facility. 
Bireline says “We hold a safety huddle where all departments gather to discuss all safety concerns. A potential IV shortage is at the top of our priority list, and so it is part of our daily conversation. How much do we have? When and where are we planning to use it? Are there alternative options? Because at the end of the day, we are committed to providing the care our patients need in the safest, most efficient way possible, while also making sure we’re prepared for whatever lies ahead.”
Another week and another ranked opponent for Northern Iowa as the Panthers get ready to visit 10th ranked North Dakota. The Panthers 0-2 in the Missouri Valley after a 42-17 loss at fourth ranked South Dakota.
That’s UNI coach Mark Farley who says the defense must improve against a tough schedule.
Farley says the Panthers need more pressure on the quarterback.
Farley says they will face another similar style in North Dakota.
It is a physical challenge the Panthers need to answer.
Farley says to get things turned around the Panthers must limit mistakes as well as run the ball better and stop the run.
MARLENE PANGBURN, 82, of Atlantic, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care. A Celebration of Life Memorial service for MARLENE PANGBURN will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19., 2024, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Visitation with family present will begin at 9:30-a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
A luncheon will be held immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Inurnment will be at the Reno Methodist Cemetery southwest of Cumberland, Iowa, following the luncheon.
Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.
MARLENE PANGBURN is survived by:
Her daughters – Marita (Tom) Russman, of Avoca, and Marlo (Rob) Stamp, of Atlantic.
6 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior Kaden Wetjen has been named the midseason watchlist for the Jet Award, which honors the most outstanding return specialist in college football. The announcement was made on Monday by the Jet Award Foundation.
Wetjen leads the nation with 371 combined kick return yards. He is in the top 25 in FBS in kick and punt returns, ranking 19th in kick returns (24.7) and 22nd in punt returns (9.9). The Williamsburg, Iowa, native had a career-long 37-yard kickoff return against Washington and he finished the game with 122 all-purpose yards — 11 rushing, 74 kickoff return and 37 punt return.
The award is named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers. The winner of the 2024 Jet Award will be selected by a panel of voters, including media members from the Football Writers Association of America, former recipients of the Jet Award, and two of our founders, Johnny Rodgers and William Reed.
Iowa (4-2, 2-1) returns to action Saturday at Michigan State (3-3, 1-2). Kickoff for that contest is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (CT) in East Lansing, Michigan, and will be televised on NBC.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior defensive lineman Aaron Graves has been named the Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week following his outstanding effort in the Hawkeyes’ 40-16 rout over Washington, it was announced Monday by the league office. Graves shares the honor with Minnesota defensive back Koi Perich.
The weekly conference accolade is the first for Graves and the second for a Hawkeye this season; Kaleb Johnson was recognized as co-offensive player of the week following his dominant performance in Iowa’s road win at Minnesota last month.
Graves was a force on the defensive line on Saturday, totaling five tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass deflection. The pair of forced fumbles were a career best for Graves, The Dayton, Iowa, native has recorded multiple sacks twice in 2024 (Illinois State, 3; Washington, 2).
Iowa (4-2, 2-1) returns to action Saturday at Michigan State (3-3, 1-2). Kickoff for that contest is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (CT) in East Lansing, Michigan, and will be televised on NBC.
(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Officials with the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency say a ban on open burning is in effect immediately for all areas and jurisdictions in Pottawatamie County. The ban prohibits all open and controlled burning in Pottawatamie County, including all incorporated city limits within the County.
The current dry conditions throughout the region have increased the potential for wildland fire incidents. As dry conditions persist, dead and dying vegetation is the perfect fuel to spread fires rapidly. This type of fire behavior is difficult to control and is extremely dangerous to responders and the public.
During these dry conditions, citizens are reminded to not throw out cigarettes from moving vehicles, and discontinue burning yard waste, piled tree debris or other items during the ban. Violations of a burn ban can subject a person to criminal penalties as well as civil liabilities for any damages, losses, or injuries resulting from the fire.
Iowa counties with Burn Bans in effect (as of 10-14-24)
Visit the Emergency Management website at www.pottcounty-ia.gov/emergency_management for more information on burn bans and the law. All residents are also encouraged to sign up for AlertIowa at the website to receive alerts for fire danger, evacuation notices, severe weather threats, and community emergency notifications.
There are now 58 out of Iowa’s 99 counties that are in a ban on open burning. With the addition of Pott. County, other area counties include: Cass, Adair, Audubon, Guthrie, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, and Shelby.
IOWA CITY, Iowa – William (Bill) Ashton, a former University of Iowa track and cross-country student-athlete, passed away earlier this month at the age of 84.
Ashton was a letterwinner on the Hawkeyes’ cross-country team in 1960, as well as the former University of Iowa Varsity Club president. He continued volunteering countless hours as a track and field official for high school and college athletics. In 2004, Bill and his brother, Jim, helped create the Ashton Cross Country Course in honor of their former Hawkeye coach, Francis X. Cretzmeyer.
A native of Davenport, Iowa, Ashton earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1962, followed by a master’s degree in 1963 from the University of Iowa. He became a highly respected ambassador for the field of engineering, founding the Ashton Engineering Inc. in 1982.
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