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Cooling stations established in Cass County

News, Weather

August 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon reports several facilities have offered to serve as cooling stations for Cass County residents needing to find relief from the prolonged high heat and humidity that is expected to blanket the area through this week.

The cooling station in Atlantic, located at the Nishna Valley YMCA at 1100 Maple Street, is open from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.

The Griswold City Library is open 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. M-F.

The Anita Health and Wellness Center will be available as a cooling station from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has predicted afternoon heat indices over 100F for the area through the week. Kennon says residents should “Drink plenty of fluids, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the heat of the day, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives, neighbors, the elderly and pets. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency…call 9-1-1.”

Backyard and Beyond 08-26-2013

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 26th, 2013 by admin

Lavon Eblen talks about her new favorite magazine.

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9AM Newscast 08-26-2013

News, Podcasts

August 26th, 2013 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Atlantic’s Mayor announces re-election bid

News

August 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones has announced his intention to run for re-election. Jones told KJAN News he feels his accomplishments over the past four-years include helping to lead the City to improve its streets, the Schildberg Recreation Area and recreational trails. He said he was also part of helping to secure grants for recreational projects. Jones says he thinks he’s done a good job, and is dedicated to moving the City forward in a positive manner during his second-term, if elected.

Jones said Ward 2 Councilperson Kathy Somers has also filed her papers for re-election to a four-year term. Fifth Ward Councilman Shawn Shouse and At Large Councilman Steve Livengood have not announced whether they will run for re-election or not.

The deadline for candidates to file nomination papers for the City Election in Cass County, is September 19th, and must be filed with the City Clerk in their respective communities.

Rear-end collision on I-80 in Adair County injures WI man

News

August 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol said today (Monday), a Wisconsin man was injured during a collision Friday night on Interstate 80, in Adair County. 77-year old Erwin Schuyler, of Neillsville, WI, who was wearing his seat belt, was transported by Stuart Rescue to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Officials say 53-year old Steven Oshinsky, of Boca Raton, FL, was traveling west on I-80 near the 87.5-mile marker, when his 2008 GMC van came upon a 1985 Dodge van, driven by Schuyler. The GMC struck the Dodge in the rear, causing it to go out of control.

Schuyler’s van entered the median and rolled over, crossed both eastbound lanes of traffic and came to rest upright in the south ditch. Oshinsky’s van came to rest on the north shoulder of I-80.

JACK DWAYNE MANZ, 88, of Atlantic (Svcs. 8/31/13)

Obituaries

August 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

JACK DWAYNE MANZ, 88, of Atlantic, died Mon., Aug, 26th, at the Heritage House, in Atlantic. Funeral services for JACK MANZ will be held 10-a.m. Sat., Aug. 31st, at the 1st United Presbyterian Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service, in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation is open at the funeral home from 8-am to 5:30-pm Tuesday through Thursday (8/27-29) and from 8-am to 5-pm Friday, Aug. 30th. Visitation with the family present at the funeral home, is from 5-to 7-pm Friday. Condolences may be left to the family at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

JACK MANZ is survived by:

His daughters – Pearl (James) Hulsebus, of Rochester, MN, & Mary Beth (Jerry) Jensen, of Atlantic.

His son-in-law: Richard Viether, of Marne.

7 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren.

Attempt to avoid a collision results in a crash

News

August 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident Saturday evening, about 5-miles west of Coin. Authorities say 24-year old Kimberly Schoonover, of Tarkio, MO., was traveling west on Page County Road J-72/270th Street at around 7:40-p.m., when a pickup driven by 16-year old Jake Cerven, of Blanchard, rolled through the stop sign at the intersection with C Avenue.

Cerven saw Schoonover’s 2012 Chevy Malibu approaching, and attempted to speed-up in order to avoid a side impact collision. The car however, hit the 2012 Chevy Colorado truck int the right rear side, causing damage to the box and bumper of the pickup. The damage was estimated at $2,900. The car  sustained disabling damage, to the tune of about $4,000.

Cerven was cited by deputies for Failing to obey a stop sign, and for Violating his school license permit.

2 Iowans accused of robbing, torturing man

News

August 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Two Sioux City residents have been accused of robbing and torturing a man at their apartment.  Police say 33-year-old Melissa Lowe and 32-year-old Brandon Keleher were arrested Saturday morning. Online court records say they’re both charged with two felonies: willful injury and robbery.

Officers were sent to the apartment after a neighbor complained about a disturbance there. The officers say they found a man who’d been stabbed and burned with a kitchen utensil that had been heated.  The man said he’d met the couple Friday night. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, and he was released later.  Lowe and Keleher remained in Woodbury County custody today (Monday).

8AM Sportscast 08-26-2013

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August 26th, 2013 by admin

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OWI/Open Container arrest in Adams County

News

August 26th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A Corning resident was arrested Sunday morning on alcohol-related charges. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department reports 41-year old Robin Sanders was taken into custody at around 2:45-a.m., following a traffic stop for speeding. Sanders was charged with OWI/1st offense, and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. Bond was set at $1,400. Sanders was being held in the Adams County Jail.