Lavon Eblen speaks with John Mark Nielsen, Director of the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, about some expansion projects at the museum.
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Lavon Eblen speaks with John Mark Nielsen, Director of the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, about some expansion projects at the museum.
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The Iowa Storm Chasing Network says a “Very dangerous situation” could be in the works for this afternoon and this evening, where the development of destructive tornadoes is concerned. The enhanced risk exists over a large portion of Iowa.
Thunder and lightning awakened many Iowans this morning (Friday) as a potent, large storm system began to bear down on the state. Numerous thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued in the wee hours. Meteorologist Brad Small, at the National Weather Service, says the next several hours will be an active period for weather across much of the state. “The potential is still there for more activity later in the day,” Small says. “There’s a moderate risk of severe weather over northern Iowa and into parts of central Iowa. That would mean all kinds of severe weather, large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are all possible in that area.” To the west, Small says it’s much less like early fall and much more like the dead of winter as Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Watches are in effect in South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming.
“There’s heavy snow in the Black Hills, thankfully we’ll miss out on that but temperatures will be sharply colder by tomorrow,” Small says. “It’s a big change from what we’ve seen the past few days. Highs will only be in the 50s and 60s.” Iowans can count their blessings as some states to the west have a forecast that includes 12 to 20-inches of snow and strong winds, bringing white-out conditions.
(Radio Iowa/Iowa Storm Chasers Network)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Strong thunderstorms moving through Iowa are leaving tree branches scattered and in some locations breaking through power lines causing outages. MidAmerican Energy reports 1,640 customers without power with most of them located in the Des Moines area but dozens in Council Bluffs and Sioux City. Alliant Energy says it has 350 customers out mostly around Boone. No injuries have been reported.
The storms packed winds estimated at 70 miles per hour as they moved through central Iowa. Tree branches as large as 7 inches in diameter were knocked from trees. Hail at least 3/4 of an inch around was reported in some locations. Storms moved quickly across the state but a strong system with the potential for high wind and possible tornado activity will arrive Friday afternoon and evening.
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The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors recently welcomed a new business, the Atlantic Collision Center, with a ribbon cutting at their location at 108 Cedar Street.
Pictured are Gerald Brink, Erika Govig, Connie Wailes, Nedra Perry, Becky Mosier, Kathie Hockenberry, Sue Muri, Janet Cappel, Pam Towne (and granddaughter Oakley), Doug Towne, Joanne Mueller, JoAnn Runyan, Dolly Bergmann, Kristi Ladd, Chris Neal, Jay Mendlik, Bill Saluk, Loran Coder, Lucas Mosier, Cindy Humphrey, Karl Aldag, Rich Perry, Diane Harris, Tyler Mosier, Tammy Waters, Carole Schuler, Keith Leonard, Arlene Drennan, Steve Andersen and Jeff Nelson. (Chamber photo)
Owners Doug and Pam Towne opened the beginning of August and specialize in auto body collision repair and restoration on a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, golf carts, motorcycles and tractors with 25 years of experience. They are PPG certified and also work with all insurance companies.
Girls Class A Team Scores:
Abby Kohut-Jackson of Ballard was the champ. Atlantic’s Tiffany Williams was fourth and Savannah Sorensen was 17th.
Girls Class B Team Scores:
Destiny Scar of Nodaway Valley was the champion.
Boys Class A Team Scores:
Albert Meier of Boone won the race. Atlantic’s Josiah Williams was 24th.
Boys Class B Team Scores:
Trey Thompson of Ogden was first, Brayten Funke of Nodaway Valley was second, Shane Breheny of Nodaway Valley was fourth, Heath Downing of Nodaway Valley was tenth.
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Girls Individuals:
Boys Team Scores:
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