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UCLA LB Anthony Barr wins Lott IMPACT Trophy

Sports

December 9th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — UCLA linebacker Anthony Barr has won the Lott IMPACT Trophy as the collegiate defensive player having the biggest influence on his team. The other finalists were Chris Borland of Wisconsin, Devon Kennard of Southern California and James Morris of Iowa.

Barr, the first Bruin to win the 10th annual award, led UCLA with 20 tackles for losses. He also had 10 sacks, five forced fumbles, four fumbles recoveries and 62 total tackles. The award is named for Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott and goes to a player with strong academic work, community involvement and team leadership. UCLA will receive $25,000 for its general scholarship fund.

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott was the speaker at Sunday night’s banquet at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach. Manti Te’o of Notre Dame won last year.

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Atlantic School Board to receive Science curriculum proposal Mon. night

News

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet Monday evening in the Media Center, at the High School. During their 7:30-p.m. session, the Board will receive a special presentation with regard to a proposal for the Science Curriculum.

In other business, the Board will act on approving General- and Special Education contracts, other contracts and/or Letters of Assignment, Amended contracts and/or Letters of Assignment, Volunteer Coaches positions, any resignations, a list of obsolete equipment to be sold, and a Leave of Absence request.

The Board will also discuss: the 2014-2015 Budget; Capital Projects, and Participation in a Small School Advocacy Group.

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Chiefs thump Redskins 45-10 to break 3-game skid

Sports

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The Kansas City scored early and often Sunday, breaking a three-game losing streak with a 45-10 embarrassment of the Washington Redskins. The Chiefs improved to 10-3 by dominating an opponent that offered little resistance. They scored on their first four possessions, sacked Robert Griffin III five times and Kirk Cousins once, and returned a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns.

The score was 17-0 after the first quarter and 38-10 at halftime. Quintin Demps immediately answered the lone Redskins touchdown with a 95-yard kickoff return, part of a stunning tally of 321 return yards by Kansas City in the first half alone. The Redskins fell to 3-10, increasing speculation that coach Mike Shanahan will be gone at the end of the season.

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ANNA MARIE HENKELMAN, 71, of Manilla (Svcs. 12/12/13)

Obituaries

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ANNA MARIE HENKELMAN, 71, of Manilla, died Sat., Dec. 7th, at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center. A Mass of Christian Burial service for ANNA MARIE HENKELMAN will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Dec. 12th, at the Sacred Heart Church in Manilla. Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 4-to 6-pm Wed., Dec. 11th, with a Rosary at 5-p.m.   Visitation will resume at the Sacred Heart Church in Manilla one-hour prior to the service, on Thursday.

Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery near Manilla.

ANNA MARIE HENKELMAN is survived by:

Her children – Don Henkelman, of Dow City; Maurice Henkelman, of Manilla; Sandra Williams, of OR; & Dale Henkelman, of Dow City.

Her brother – Darrel Wiese, of Manning.

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JAMES “JIM” CLARK, 84, a long-time Atlantic resident (Svcs. 12/11/13)

Obituaries

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

JAMES “JIM” CLARK, 84, a long-time Atlantic resident, died Sat., Dec. 7th, at Creighton Medical Center. Services for JIM CLARK will be held 10-a.m. Wed., Dec. 11th, along with those of his son, JAMES L. CLARK. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation is open at the funeral home, with the family present from 7 to 8:30-p.m. Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

JAMES “JIM” CLARK is survived by:

His wife, MaryLou.

His sons – Mike (DaLeen) Clark, Mark Clark, John (Brenda) Clark, and Roger (Tabitha) Clark, all of Atlantic, & Bill (Tammy) Clark, of Exira.

and 20 grandchildren.

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Western IA roads becoming snow covered

News, Weather

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Transportation reports some roads in western Iowa were partially or completely covered with snow early Sunday morning. As of 6:30-a.m., Interstate 80 west of Highway 173 in Cass County was partially covered with snow. Interstate 29 from Sloan south to near Nebraska City was completely covered with snow.

For the latest road report, surf the web to www.511iaorg., or call 511.

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Update 6:19-a.m. 12/8/13

Weather

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

…A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR CASS AND MOST AREA COUNTIES, EXCEPT THE FAR WEST AND SOUTHWEST, WHERE THE ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL 6-P.M. …

* SHORT TERM TRENDS…LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE OVER NORTHERN IOWA AND SPREAD FARTHER SOUTH AND WEST INTO THE INTERSTATE 35 CORRIDOR BETWEEN 7AM AND 10AM. ACCUMULATING SNOW WILL INTENSIFY SOMEWHAT SHORTLY AFTER THOSE TIMES WITH TRAVEL IMPACTS BEGINNING. THE SNOW WILL END IN THE LATE AFTERNOON OR EARLY EVENING TODAY.

* STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS…ACCUMULATIONS WILL RANGE FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES…WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY…SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH WILL CAUSE MINOR BLOWING OF SNOW…REDUCING VISIBILITY TO A MILE OR LESS DURING PERIODS OF HEAVIER SNOW.

* IMPACTS…THE SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL ACROSS THE AREA… ESPECIALLY WITH THIS BEING THE FIRST WIDESPREAD SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON. MOTORISTS SHOULD USE CAUTION AND PRACTICE SAFE WINTER DRIVING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

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OWI arrest in Red Oak Sunday morning

News

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Deputies in Montgomery County arrested a man early this morning on alcohol-related charges. Officials say 23-year old Zachary Allen Wood, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 2:15-a.m., on charges of OWI/1st offense and Open Containers as the driver of a vehicle. The arrest took place following a traffic stop in the 100 block of West Washington Street, in Red Oak.

Wood was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 cash bond.

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Atlantic Yard Waste site hours change

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic has changed the hours of operation of its Yard Waste Site near the Schildberg Recreation Area. Effective Sat., Dec. 7th, the Yard Waste Site will only be open on Saturday’s, from 9-a.m. to 5-p.m. , until Spring.

The City reminds residents that they should only bring trees, branches, grass, garden waste and/or leaves to the site, during its hours of operation.

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CLARENCE FRED MORELAND, JR., 70, of Guthrie Center (Svcs. 12/10/13)

Obituaries

December 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

CLARENCE FRED MORELAND, JR., 70, of Guthrie Center, died Fri., Nov. 6th, at the Guthrie County Hospital. Funeral services for CLARENCE MORELAND, JR., will be held 10-a.m. Tue., Dec. 10th, at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Panora. Twigg Funeral Home in Guthrie Center has the arrangements.

Visitation at the church is from 6-to 8-pm  Mon., Dec.9th.

Burial will be in the Union Cemetery at Guthrie Center.

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