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Wind Chill Advisory Until Noon Monday for Counties north of I-80

Weather

January 21st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

348 AM CST MON JAN 21 2013

DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING. A REINFORCING SHOT OF ARCTIC AIR IS DROPPING INTO THE STATE EARLY THIS MORNING. INCREASING NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH COMBINED WITH TEMPERATURES FALLING DOWN TO 10 TO 15 BELOW NORTH AND ZERO TO 5 BELOW OVER CENTRAL IOWA WILL CREATE DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS.

AREA COUNTIES: CRAWFORD-CARROLL-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE- DALLAS:

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY.

WIND CHILLS WILL DROP TO 20 BELOW TO 25 BELOW WITH LITTLE IMPROVEMENT OCCURRING THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS. FROSTBITE CAN EASILY OCCUR IF YO U ARE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES WITHOUT PROPER WINTER WEATHER CLOTHING.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND WIND WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS…MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HAT AND GLOVES.

Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board to meet Monday evening

News

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Elk Horn-Kimballton School District’s Board of Education will meet Monday. During their 7-p.m. session at the high school in Elk Horn, the Board will hear regular reports from the district’s principals, and Superintendent Dean Schnoes, who is expected to provide an update on reorganization with the Exira School District, and discuss the heating compressor in the lunchroom.

The Board will discuss and possible take action on a new insurance program for One-to-One Computers, Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing savings to the district, and approval of OneSource as an employee or potential employee, background check company.

CAM School Board to meet Monday evening

News

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Members of the CAM School District’s Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting 7-p.m. Monday at the High School Media Center in Anita. During the session, the Board is slated to discuss and possibly act on matters pertaining to the Multi-purpose facility, including:  The holding of a Public Hearing on the Plan, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated costs of the project; a Resolution approving the plans, specs and form of contract; a review of the construction bids, and the awarding of a contract for construction.

The Board will also hear discussion, and possibly act on: a Driver’s Education instructor contract; Driver’s Ed tuition, an Open Enrollment application, and other administrative matters. Prior to adjournment, the CAM School Board will enter into a closed session to discuss negotiations for the 2013-2014 school year.

Iowa defeats No. 12 Purdue women 62-46

Sports

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jaime Printy and Melissa Dixon scored 15 points apiece and Iowa never trailed in defeating No. 12 Purdue 62-46 on Sunday. Theairra Taylor had nine points and 10 rebounds, and Samantha Logic had 10 assists as the Hawkeyes (14-5, 3-2 Big 10) handed Purdue its first conference loss of the season.

Bethany Doolittle had eight points, nine rebounds, three steals and three blocked shots for Iowa. Taylor was 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and Printy and Dixon also made three 3s. The Hawkeyes led 41-18 at halftime. They were up 17-3 before Purdue managed its second basket with 8½ minutes left in the half. In the second half, the Boilermakers only got as close as nine points once before Iowa built a 17-point lead again.

Courtney Moses led the Boilermakers (15-3, 4-1) with 11 points. Purdue’s only previous losses were to No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Connecticut.

Northern Iowa routs Drake 85-55

Sports

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Deon Mitchell scored 20 points, leading four Northern Iowa players in double figures, and the Panthers routed Drake 85-55 on Sunday. Jake Koch had 16 points and a team-high seven rebounds, and Seth Tuttle and Anthony James scored 10 points apiece for Northern Iowa (10-9, 3-4 Missouri Valley), which shot 60 percent from the field, making 30 of 50 shots. The Panthers led 37-22 at halftime, and their biggest lead was 36 points.

Richard Carter led the Bulldogs (8-10, 2-5) with 16 points. Jordan Clarke had 10 points and eight rebounds for Drake. Northern Iowa has won 19 straight games when scoring 80 or more points going back to 2008.

Atlantic Parks and Rec Board to meet Monday evening

News

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors will meet 5-p.m. Monday, at City Hall. During the meeting, the board will receive updates on: The Schildberg Recreation Area; The Park Maintenance Building project; Sunnyside Tennis Court reconstruction project; The Dog Park at the Schildberg Recreation Area, and the new Boat ramp near the Water Treatment plant. In addition, Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring will provide his report on a Master Plan for the Schildberg Recreation Area, fundraising and grant writing progress.

DARREL C. RUSE, 68, of Fontanelle (Svcs. 1/23/13)

Obituaries

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DARREL C. RUSE, 68, of Fontanelle, died Sun., Jan. 20th, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services for DARREL RUSE will be held 1:30-p.m. Wed., Jan. 23rd, at the United Methodist Church in Tabor. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

Visitation will take place one-hour prior to the services at the church in Tabor, Wednesday. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, in rural Tabor.

DARREL RUSE is survived by:

His children – Monica Ruse (& Wayne Hopkins), of Greenfield; Patricia “Tricia” Stull & husband Corey, of Greenfield; and Michelle Ruse, of Ames.

His sister – Karen (Alvin) Gee, of Imogene.

His brother – James (Sheila) Ruse, of Gallatin, MO.

10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, other relatives and friends.

No. 17 Oklahoma St women rout No. 24 Iowa St 71-42

Sports

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) – Liz Donohoe had 18 points and eight rebounds and No. 17 Oklahoma State rolled past No. 24 Iowa State 71-42 on Sunday.  Iowa State scored the first five points and led for much of the early going, but the Cowgirls (14-2, 3-2 Big 12) went on a 10-0 run sparked by Morgan Toben’s 3-pointer to take a 25-15 lead.

It was 31-21 at halftime and Oklahoma State scored the first 20 points of the second half, holding the Cyclones without a field goal for the first 8 minutes of the half.  Tiffany Bias had 12 points and 11 assists for the Cowgirls, who have won three straight. Kendra Suttles also scored 12 points, and Toni Young and Brittney Martin scored 10 apiece.

Hallie Christofferson led Iowa State (13-3, 4-2) with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Cyclones’ only other losses were to Iowa and No. 1 Baylor.

Atlantic woman arrested Sunday on weapon and assault charges

News

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports a local woman was arrested early Sunday morning on three charges associated with an  disturbance involving a knife, which occurred just outside of Desperados Bar at around 1-a.m.  Officials say after investigating the incident, 26-year old  Prudence Penelope Gwendolyn Page, of Atlantic, was taken into custody on Willful Injury and Domestic Abuse Assault charges, along with a charge of Carrying Weapons. The charges stem from an alleged assault in the 100 block of East 5th Street, on Christopher Castillo, of Atlantic.

According to Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green, Castillo was stabbed in the upper torso. He was taken by ambulance to the Cass County Memorial Hospital, and later transported to an undisclosed hospital in Omaha. The extent of his injuries were not released. Prudence Page was being held in the Cass County Jail an appearance before the magistrate.

Corning woman arrested for ID Theft & alcohol charges

News

January 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says a Corning woman was arrested Sunday afternoon following an investigation into an incident which took place Friday, at the Brooks Bar. 20-year old Brooke Goldsmith was arrested at around 1-p.m., for Attempting to Purchase Alcohol under the legal age, a simple misdemeanor, and, Identity Theft, an aggravated misdemeanor. Goldsmith was brought to the Adams County Jail, posted a $2,300 bond, and was released.