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WILLIAM HENRY BLACKMER, SR., 87, formerly of Casey (Svcs. 6/1/13)

Obituaries

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

WILLIAM HENRY BLACKMER, SR., 87, of Ocala, FL. (formerly of Casey), died August 1st, 2012, at the Munroe Regional Medical Center. Memorial services for WILLIAM BLACKMER, SR., will be held 10-a.m. Sat., June 1st, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Casey. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery at Casey.

WILLIAM BLACKMER, SR., is survived by:

His children – Bill Blackmer, Jr., of Bend, OR; Derrick Blackmer, of Waterloo; Kathy Blackmer, of LaMesa, CA; Norma Gregory, of Sugar Grove, IL; Jacquelyn Berl, of San Mateo, CA; & Jeff Blackmer, of Merriam, KS.

His sister – Carol Wilcox, of Atlantic.

9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild.

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: May 29th 2013

Podcasts, Weather

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the Freese-Notis (podcast) weather forecast for Atlantic and the KJAN listening area, and weather information for Atlantic….

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Wet spring raises soybean sudden death risk

Ag/Outdoor

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The cool wet spring has delayed planting for corn farmers but it also has presented a problem for soybean producers. A soil-borne fungus that thrives in excessively wet years causes a disease known as sudden death syndrome in soybean plants. It can destroy entire fields or parts of fields. In 2010, Iowa farmers lost about 28 million bushels of soybeans to SDS.

Leonor Leandro, Iowa State University assistant professor of plant pathology, says the key is to plant resistant soybean varieties. She says conditions favoring SDS include compacted soils, soils with poor drainage, and fields with a history SDS. Leandro says a drier summer will reduce the risk of SDS. If the plants get into reproductive stages and the weather turns wet, the disease may surface.

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KJAN listening area forecast: Wed., May 29th 2013

Weather

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

346 AM CDT WED MAY 29 2013/National Weather Service – Des Moines

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 30 PERCENT.

TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON…THEN THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

TONIGHT...THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY. BREEZY. SOME THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 70 PERCENT.

THURSDAY…THUNDERSTORMS…BREEZY. SOME THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL. HIGH IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 80 PERCENT.

THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. BREEZY. LOW IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WIND AROUND 10 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S.

SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. SOME THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S.

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Bridge linking 2 cities is the scene of a shooting

News

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A bridge over the Missouri River, linking the cities of Omaha and Council Bluffs, was the scene of a a triple shooting early this (Wednesday) morning. According to the Omaha-World Herald, three people were wounded during the incident which took place on the Omaha side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, at around 1:15-a.m.

The extent of the injuries was not immediately clear, but one person was apparently shot in the stomach, another was hit in the foot. Two of the victims were transported to the Nebraska Medical Center, the other to Creighton University Medical Center. All were said to be in critical condition.

One person was taken into custody in connection with the incident, while others were being sought by police. The paper reports the walkway was littered with spent shell casings after the shootings. The bridge has been cordoned-off to foot traffic while an investigation into the shooting is underway.

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Iowa early News headlines: Wed., May 29th, 2013

News

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 85 percent of Iowa’s corn crop and 40 percent of the state’s soybean crop has been planted. The estimates released yesterday by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service show the corn crop is far behind the five-year-average of 98 percent for this time of year. The soybean crop’s five-year average is 83 percent planted by this time. The rain also has improved pasture and range conditions, with 89 percent now seen as in fair, good or excellent conditions.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Organizers of My Waterloo Days are looking for alternative locations for some events because of high water on the Cedar River. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports the high water could jeopardize the Dragon Boat Races and Waterhawks Ski Show. The events had been planned to conclude the festival, which runs from tomorrow through Sunday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen says he’s seriously considering running for the Iowa congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Representative Bruce Braley’s run for Senate. Paulsen said yesterday that he is contemplating the 2014 race now that the legislative session has concluded. He says he expects to make a decision within two months.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Woodbury County Board has approved policing agreements with five small towns. The Sioux City Journal says the board approved the agreements yesterday and deputies can begin enforcing the town ordinances.

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Chiefs’ involuntary workouts paying dividends

Sports

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have begun their final week of voluntary workouts, though you wouldn’t know they’ve been voluntary by the attendance. Just about everyone has been at practice every day the past couple weeks. No holdouts, no drama. Instead, the Chiefs under new coach Andy Reid have been busily installing their offense and defense, getting acclimated with each other and preparing for next week’s mandatory minicamp.

Not that it promises to be a whole lot different than organized team activities. The Chiefs have already started to nail down potential starters at several positions, including on special teams. They’ve also uncovered a couple of projects, such as college hoops player-turned-tight end Demetrius Harris, who has a legitimate shot at making the team.

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Beltran, Lyons lead Cardinals past Royals, 4-1

Sports

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer against his former team, rookie Tyler Lyons made another dazzling start and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Kansas City 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Royals’ 10th consecutive home defeat. The only two hits that Lyons allowed over seven innings were to Billy Butler — a two-out RBI double in the first inning and a bloop single in the seventh. Otherwise, the left-hander shut down an anemic Kansas City offense to improve to 2-0 in his week-old major league career.

Trevor Rosenthal pitched the eighth inning in a driving rain for St. Louis, and Edward Mujica breezed through a perfect ninth for his 16th save of the season. Matt Carpenter and Matt Holliday added solo homers in the sixth off the Royals’ Ervin Santana (3-5) as the Cardinals (34-17) improved to a major league-best 20-9 on the road.

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Bluffs man injured in Page County crash, Tuesday

News

May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A Pottawattamie County man was injured in a near head-on collision Tuesday afternoon, near Clarinda. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 21-year old Cory Smith, of Council Bluffs, was transported to the Clarinda Regional Medical Center by Clarinda Ambulance, following the crash on Highway 2, near the 44-mile marker. Officials say Smith was driving a 2008 KIA Optima westbound on Highway 2 at around 4:12-p.m., when an eastbound 2002 Ford Focus, driven by 58-year old Richard Wilcoxson, of Bedford, crossed the center line and hit the KIA in the westbound lane. The accident remains under investigation.

Clarinda Fire and EMS, along with deputies from the Page County Sheriff’s Office, assisted at the scene.

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DOROTHY ROUNDS, 83, of Carson (Svcs. 6/1/13)

Obituaries

May 28th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DOROTHY MARGARET (Rife) ROUNDS, 83, of Carson, died Tues., May 28th. Funeral services for DOROTHY ROUNDS will be held 10-a.m. Sat., June 1st, at the Carson United Methodist Church. Rieken Vieth funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, when visitation is open, and the family will be present from 5-until 7-pm.

Burial will be in the Little Sioux Cemetery at 2-p.m. Saturday, with a luncheon to follow.

DOROTHY ROUNDS is survived by:

Her children – Linda (Tom) Thorstenson, of Lakeville, MN; Bill Rounds, of Council Bluffs, and Cathy (Kevin) Fenn, of Carson.

Her sisters – Lois Stevens and Mary Lockling.

9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, other relatives & friends.

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