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Adair County Primary set

News

March 27th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The final list of candidates for local government offices in Adair County has been released. According to Deputy Auditor Sandy Mitchell, two people are running for Supervisor in District 2:  Democrat incumbent Steven Shelley, and Republican Ralp A. Lents. In District 4, Incumbent Cliff Sheriff faces a challenge from fellow Republican Brian Rohrig. Jodie Hoadley is the lone Democrat running for the seat.

Adair County Treasurer Brenda Wallace and Recorder Janelle Schneider, both Republicans, and Attorney Michael D. Maynes, a Democrat, are unopposed in the Primary. All are incumbents.

Backyard and Beyond 03-27-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

March 27th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Betty Auten with the Lewis Community Improvement Committee about a fundraiser lunch this Sunday.

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Shelby County Fire Danger remains “High” through March 31st

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

March 27th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Shelby County Emergency Management officials say light rain and drizzle this (Thursday) morning will give way to sunshine and strong winds this weekend. Rapid drying of the dead vegetation will occur returning, causing a higher threat for fires to spread. Therefore the Fire Danger placards in area businesses will remain in the “High” category, through Monday morning.

A fire Wednesday evening burned over 300 acres. The flames were fanned by winds in excess of 30-mph. The Shelby County EMA asks residents to please call ahead and report your burning plans to the EMA office at 712-755-2124.

 

 

Shelby County Authorities release info. on 300-acre fire

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 27th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Shelby County have released more information about a large fire that took place Wednesday evening. As we have reported, crews from Kirkman, Harlan, Irwin and Defiance Fire Departments responded to the blaze near 1541 Redwood Road, at around 5:35-p.m., Wednesday. Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies and Emergency Management officials also responded.

Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Seivert says initial units reported a large grass fire spreading rapidly to the Norhtheast.    Winds at time of ignition taken from the Irwin Weather Station were reported to be  out of the South, Southwest, gusting  at 39-MPH.  Peak wind speed during the Initial Attack was recorded at 51-MPH. Irwin Fire Chief Lynn Gaskill, Incident Commander for the fire requested additional assistance for water tankers, and grass trucks from Manilla Fire Dept, Manning Fire Dept, and Kimballton Fire Departments. Additional help from local farmers with disc arrived on scene throughout the evening.

The fire traveled 1.7 miles crossing 1800th where fire departments attempted to hold the fire. As a precaution approximately14 area residents were asked to evacuate to a shelter in Harlan, IA.  Shelby County Public Health and the City of Harlan opened and staffed the shelter at the request of Shelby County Emergency Management. After the fire was contained,  units were called back out at approximately10:30-p.m., for a flare up.

Roads in the area were temporarily closed to assist in the firefighting effort, and Shelby County Secondary Roads personnel responded to assist with staffing road blocks. Wives of the Irwin Firefighters and others in the Irwin community set up a canteen at the Irwin Community Center to provide water and food for the firefighter who were on scene for over 4 hours.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, and mapping of acreage will be completed today (Thursday).  It is estimated to be over 300 acres in size.  No injuries to fire firefighters were reported and no damage to outbuildings occurred.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th

Trading Post

March 27th, 2014 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Snapper Riding Lawn Mower, 38″ cutting width. Runs great! $800.  Whirlpool refrigerator 65″ H x 32 3/4″ W x 27 1/4″ D, $75 Firm and You haul.   Very nice matching couch and love seat. Asking $700.  Call 712 249-8466 if interested or have questions.

TO GIVE AWAY (FREE): Phillips 46″ high-definition tv. 712-268-2334. (Exira)

FOR SALE: Whirlpool Washer. Works good. Asking $50. Call 712-254-6036.

 

Downtown Harlan business’ roof peeled back by high winds

News

March 27th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

High winds on Wednesday caused numerous grass and structure fires in the area and also removed a portion of the roof on a business in downtown Harlan.

Photos by Joel McCall/KNOD - Harlan

Photos by Joel McCall/KNOD – Harlan

photo 1 The Harlan Police Department was called to 6th and Court around 6:50pm due to the partial blown off roof. Officers arrived on scene and contacted Harlan city work crews to assist. The owner of the building was notified and city crews closed off a portion of 6th Street from Durant and Court. Vehicles parked on the east side of the square from Durant to Market were moved as a precaution in case the roof was dislodged. As of this (Thursday) morning, one lane of 6th Street is still blocked off between Durant and Court in downtown Harlan.

(Joel McCall/KNOD)

8AM Sportscast 03-27-2014

Podcasts, Sports

March 27th, 2014 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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Atlantic Fire Chief says Burn Ban not necessary right now

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

March 27th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Despite the explosive fire growth conditions in the area over the past few days, Atlantic Fire Chief Mark McNees doesn’t see the need for a County-wide ban on opening burning. McNees told KJAN News the fire that started east of Atlantic Wednesday afternoon was accidental, and not open burning-related. It was one of several fires in western Iowa that burned quickly and intensely, Wednesday. McNees said it’s not as bad in Cass County as in other counties which have instituted bans on open burning.

He says things are “greening-up,” slowly and people are being smart. He says residents are heeding advice given earlier this week to know when you are going to burn, check the weather, call your local fire chief and the Cass County Communications Center.

McNees still cautions residents of Cass County to be careful, and try to give Mother Nature a little more time to green-up the grasses, which will reduce the danger of fires spreading, as opposed to the dry conditions we are currently experiencing. He says if there were crops standing in the fields, he would be more concerned about fires spreading. Wednesday was just an “extreme day,” according to McNees, where all of the elements necessary for the eruption of rapidly expanding fires, were present.

8AM Newscast 03-27-2014

News, Podcasts

March 27th, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Heartbeat Today 03-27-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

March 27th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Carole Schuler about the 2014 Cass County Relay for Life getting geared up.  You can find out more at Captain’s Night on April 7th at Unity Point at Home in Atlantic at 5:30pm.

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