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NWS Forecast for the KJAN listening area, Wed., Oct. 2nd 2013

Weather

October 2nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

359 AM CDT WED OCT 2 2013

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLEAR. NORTHEAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL EARLY MORNING…THEN THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY EARLY IN THE MORNING. WARMER. LOW IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

THURSDAY…THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON…THEN A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY THROUGH MIDNIGHT THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. TEMPERATURE STEADY OR SLOWLY FALLING IN THE AFTERNOON. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. COOLER. LOW IN THE MID 40S.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S. LOW IN THE UPPER 30S.

King says shutdown “isn’t going to go on for a long time”

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October 2nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Republican Congressman Steve King says “good things” have happened after past showdowns between congress and previous presidents and Republicans in congress are “more unified” now that the government shutdown has actually happened. “I think there was something that was intimidating members, an unreasonable fear that they would be blamed if the clock ticked past midnight and so we’re past the witching hour,” King says, “and the roof hasn’t caved in. The sky hasn’t fallen and now I’m seeing Republicans dig back in and show more resolve, not less.”

According to King, there have been 17 government shutdowns since 1976, including the 1995 stalemate between congress and President Clinton that King says eventually yielded a balanced federal budget. “Good things do come from these kind of showdowns,” King says, “and we need to hold the line to that even more good can come from this.” Public opinion will resolve the impasse, according to King, who predicts the resolution will come sooner rather than later.”This isn’t going to go on for a long time,” King says. “The pressure builds every day and so each hour that goes by now brings us closer to a conclusion.”

King made his comments during a telephone conference call with reporters on Tuesday afternoon. Jim Mowrer — the Democrat who hopes to face King in the 2014 eleciton — held a news conference in Sioux City, saying the shutdown was “truly unacceptable.” Mowrer said King was “irresponsible and reckless” for “putting the economy at risk to advance his Tea Party political agenda.

(Radio Iowa)

Area Volleyball Scores from Tues., Oct. 1st 2013

Sports

October 2nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Hawkeye 10:

  • (3-0) Lewis Central 25-25-25, Atlantic 4-14-20
  • (3-0) Harlan 25-25-25, Red Oak 8-19-22
  • (3-0) Kuemper Catholic 25-25-25, Shenandoah 18-13-19
  • (3-0) Clarinda 25-25-25, Denison-Schleswig 20-15-19
  • (3-0) CB Abraham Lincoln 25-25-25, Glenwood 21-9-12

Western Iowa:

  • (3-1) A-H-S-T 19-25-25-25, Logan-Magnolia 25-17-22-23
  • (3-1) Treynor 25-25-24-25, IKM-Manning 20-19-26-9
  • (3-0) Underwood 25-25-25, Missouri Valley 21-16-15

Rolling Valley:

  • (3-0) Adair-Casey 25-25-25, Glidden-Ralston 15-11-22
  • (3-0) Exira/EHK 25-25-25, CAM 10-7-14
  • (3-1) Coon Rapids-Bayard 20-25-25-25, Woodbine 25-23-20-22

Others:

  • (3-1) Ar-We-Va 25-25-23-25, West Harrison 13-21-25-12
  • (3-0) Bedford 25-25-25, Lenox 8-15-18
  • (3-1) Des Moines Christian 25-21-27-25, Guthrie Center 20-25-25-17
  • (3-0) Nodaway Valley 25-25-25, Mount Ayr 10-21-13
  • (3-2) Sidney 23-20-25-25-15, East Mills 25-25-21-14-6
  • (3-0) Fremont-Mills 25-25-25, Heartland Christian 19-13-17
  • (3-0) Stanton 25-25-25, Clarinda Academy 3-4-5
  • (3-0) Bedford 25-25-25, Lenox 8-15-18
  • (3-1) Southwest Valley 25-23-25-25, East Union 19-25-15-15

St. Louis Cardinals Baseball news

Sports

October 2nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Lynn’s strong finish has earned him the start in Game 2 of the National League division series for the St. Louis Cardinals. Lynn worked six scoreless innings in the Central clincher Friday night against the Cubs. He won his last two starts to end a skid in which he was 0-5 with a 5.44 ERA in eight outings. He also has pitched the last two postseasons.

Matheny chose Lynn ahead of rookies Shelby Miller and Joe Kelly, who have had stronger overall seasons and Michael Wacha. Wacha threw 8 2-3 innings of no-hit ball against Washington in his last start. The manager would not announce starters for Games 3 and 4. Adam Wainwright pitches the opener Thursday against the winner of the wild-card game between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh and could also go in Game 5, if necessary.

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — One might think the lone disappointment for Matt Carpenter in his breakout season was falling one hit shy of 200. Except the St. Louis Cardinals leadoff man isn’t that big on statistics, and he didn’t even notice he was in range until the last few days. There have been so many other accomplishments, too.

The 27-year-old Carpenter came to spring training needing to learn a new position so he’d fit in the lineup. He enters the postseason as perhaps the best leadoff man in the game, a second baseman who’ll never hurt you on defense and an MVP candidate. Carpenter was a full-time starter for the first time, then a first-time All-star, and never let up.

He led the majors in hits, runs, doubles and multihit games. He had 55 doubles, breaking Stan Musial’s franchise record of 53 by a left-handed hitter.

Iowa early News Headlines: Wed., Oct. 2nd 2013

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October 2nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Cedar Falls legislator Walt Rogers says he’ll seek the Republican nomination for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. Rogers was elected to the Iowa House in 2010 and served as an assistant majority leader. Cedar Rapids businessman Steve Rathje and Dubuque businessman Rod Blum also are seeking the GOP nomination, and former Cedar Rapids Mayor Paul Pate is expected to announce his candidacy soon.

ALLISON, Iowa (AP) — A woman says a northern Iowa man accused of sexually abusing her daughter tried to buy the girl for $50,000. The woman told a courtroom that Clarence Miller made the offer through his own daughter because the woman doesn’t speak English. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports the woman testified that she said no to the 80-year-old man’s offer. She also said she didn’t tell anyone about the conversation. Miller’s attorney says his client denies any sexual abuse occurred.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Mason City’s former Human Rights Director claims his job was eliminated earlier this year in part because he had investigated complaints against the mayor’s local business supporters. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports 75-year-old Lionel Foster filed a complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission claiming race and age discrimination as well as retaliation. Mayor Eric Bookmeyer says he’s confident all parties will be vindicated.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A 26-year-old Nebraska woman will spend six to nine years in prison for an incident last spring in which she hid a gun in a pot of chili. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Danielle Cherecwich was on parole out of Iowa when she was arrested in April after an officer stopped her car, which had reportedly been used in a failed attempt to pass a fake check earlier that month. When officers checked a container of chili at her feet, they found a loaded .25-caliber handgun.

Steer kills western Iowa man

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October 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

CUSHING, Iowa (AP) — The Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office says a steer killed a western Iowa man who was trying to move the animal. The Sioux City Journal reports 52-year-old Larry Johnson, of Cushing, died Monday night after he was injured while trying to load a 900-pound steer onto a trailer. Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Tony Wingert says the animal injured Johnson while both were inside the trailer.

An ambulance crew rushed Johnson to a helicopter landing zone, but he died before the copter arrived. Wingert says Johnson’s daughter and another person were helping Johnson load the steer. The animal was being moved because it was aggressive and had damaged a pen.

Atlantic City Council to act on POET resolution & cattle barn donation

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October 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council is expected to act on a couple of matters to come before them during their meeting Wednesday evening, at City Hall. The first is a Resolution of Objection, to the location of the POET Ethanol Trans-loading Station. The second, is a recommendation by the Mayor, to approve a contribution of just over $3,000 to the Cass County Agricultural & Educational Association, for the new “Cattle Barn,” at the Fairgrounds.

The Resolution to come before the Council during their 5:30-p.m. meeting, Wednesday, was prepared by City Attorney Dave Wiederstein at the request of Mayor Dave Jones. It cites safety concerns pertaining to the POET ethanol transfer station located within 100-feet of the Downtown Fire District, and encourages the company to reconsider the location of the facility to a site elsewhere in Atlantic. It says also that the City has questionable legal options to pursue in its opposition to the current site, which is under construction.

With regard to the Cattle Barn, the Mayor will ask the Council to consider making a donation to the Fair Board in the amount of $3,008.80, if they want to find a way to keep the Association’s net permit cost for the project in-line with the new building permit fee structure. Last August, the Cass County Ag & Educational Association (Fair Board) asked the Council to waive the $3,500 building permit fee for a new, open cattle barn.

The Council concluded the old fee schedule be adjusted for such structures, and later amended the building permit fee schedule to reduce the per square foot fee, and cap the total building fee to unattached, accessory structures at $500. Under the new fee, the Fair Board would have only had to pay the $500 fee, but it is not retroactive, and therefore does not apply to permits issued prior to Sept. 4th.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will act on approving the route for the Oct. 12th Fireman’s Parade. The parade begins at 6-p.m. at 2nd and Walnut Streets, and will travel on 6th and Chestnut Streets before returning to 2nd Street.

Pay attention to the forecast as the week progresses….

News, Weather

October 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service says the threat is increasing for a severe weather event on Friday. Keep up-to-date for the latest forecast over the coming days.

Main threat area highlighted below.

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Harlan teen cited for assault

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October 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Police Department reports a local teen was charged with harassment and assault, Saturday. 17-year old Ashtun McLaren, of Harlan, was charged after officers were asked to investigate an alleged assault on Zain Harris, also of Harlan.  McLaren was cited for both offenses and released to the custody of her parents.  The complaints were then filed with Juvenile court. That same day, 44-year old James Dowling, of Wellsville, OH, was taken into custody following a traffic stop.  Dowling was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, failure to have a valid driver’s license and speed.

The Harlan P-D said also, complaints were filed last Thursday against an Avoca woman, following an alleged assault. Officers were called to the Stephen Weber residence, in the 800 block of Court Street, for a reported incident of assault. Following the investigation, complaints were filed by Weber charging 31-year old Katherine Hayes, of  Avoca, with assault.  The complaints were filed with the Shelby County Clerk of Court.

And, last Wednesday (Sept. 25th). 78-year old Marilyn Knauss, of Harlan, was taken into custody when officers received a report of a car driving slowly and all over the road.  Officers were able to locate the car and, after the traffic stop, Knauss was taken to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

 

(update w/photo’s) – Weekend shooting incidents in Creston

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October 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Hy-Vee store and two vehicles were damaged by blasts from a shotgun early Sunday morning. According to the Creston News Advertiser, someone drove to the front of the grocery store at around 2:30-a.m. and fired at least one round from a 12-gauge shotgun. The slug damaged pumpkins and broke the glass on window near the store’s entrance.

Images of shooting suspect's car. (Photo's from Lenox P-D's Facebook page)

Images of shooting suspect’s car. (Photo’s from Lenox P-D’s Facebook page)

The suspect drove-off and unloaded three more shotgun slugs near the 400 block of New York Avenue, where two unoccupied vehicles were damaged. No injuries were reported. The car, observed in surveillance video, is grayish blue in color. The driver was wearing a bright orange shirt.

Anyone with information with regard to the incidents should contact Creston Police at 641-782-8402.