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Weekend Volleyball Tournament Scores

Sports

September 10th, 2012 by admin

Trojann Tournament
Glenwood 2 Winterset 0
St. Albert 2 Underwood 1
Treynor 2 Tri-Center 0
Winterset 2 Atlantic 1
Tri-Center 2 Glenwood 0
St. Albert 2 Treynor 1
Underwood 2 Atlantic 0
Tri-Center 2 Winterset 0
St. Albert 2 Glenwood 0
Tri-Center 2 Atlantic 0
Treynor 2 Underwood 0
St. Albert 2 Winterset 0
Treynor 2 Atlantic 0
St. Albert 2 Tri-Center 1
Underwood 2 Glenwood 1
St. Albert 2 Atlantic 0
Treynor 2 Glenwood 0
Underwood 2 Winterset 0
Glenwood 2 Atlantic 0
Treynor 2 Winterset 0
Underwood 2 Tri-Center 0

**St. Albert wins the round-robin tournament.

Griswold Tiger Tournament
Red Oak 2 AHST 0 (21-12, 21-12)
Red Oak 2 Guthrie Center 0 (21-16, 21-11)
Clarinda 2 Red Oak 1 (22-20, 15-21, 15-9)
Clarinda 2 Guthrie Center 1 (21-15, 15-21, 15-11)
Clarinda 2 AHST 0 (24-22, 21-10)
Audubon 2 Riverside 0 (21-17, 21-18)
Audubon 2 Griswold 0 (21-14, 21-13)
IKM-Manning 2 Audubon 0 (21-13, 21-13)
IKM-Manning 2 Griswold 0 (21-13, 21-10)
IKM-Manning 2 Riverside 0 (21-9, 21-7)
Guthrie Center 2 AHST 0 (21-14, 21-19)
Griswold 2 Riverside 0 (21-15, 21-10)
Red Oak 2 IKM-Manning 0 – Semifinal (25-22, 25-14)
Clarinda 2 Audubon 0 – Semifinal (25-12, 25-17)
Red Oak 2 Clarinda 0 – Championship (25-18, 25-23)

All Tournament Team: Grace Blomstedt-Red Oak; Jenny Blair-Clarinda; Kacie Shreck-Guthrie Center; Allyson Kocour-IKM-Manning; Sheyenne Smith-Riverside; Makelti White-Red Oak; Kayal Kirchoff-Griswold; Darcy Sunderman-Clarinda; Kaylee Blake-IKM-Manning; Emily Nelsen-Audubon; Kyra Obermeir-Audubon; Katy Walker-Red Oak.

Shenandoah Fillie Tournament
Bedford 2 Shenandoah 0
Bedford 2 Lenox 0
Shenandoah 2 Lenox 0
Creston 2 Essex 1
Corning 2 Essex 0
Creston 2 Corning 1
Stanton 2 Fremont-Mills 0
Fremont-Mills 2 Rock Port 1
Stanton 2 Rock Port 0
Shenanoah 2 Fremont-Mills 0
Fremont-Mills 2 Corning 0
Shenandoah 2 Corning 0
Creston 2 Bedford 1
Bedford 2 Rock Port 0
Creston 2 Rock Port 1
Stanton 2 Essex 0
Essex 2 Lenox 1
Stanton 2 Lenox 0
Essex 2 Lenox 0 – 7th Place
Fremont-Mills 2 Corning 0 – 5th Place
Stanton 2 Shenandoah 1 – Semifinal
Creston 2 Bedford 1 – Semifinal
Shenandoah 2 Bedford 0 – 3rd Place
Stanton 2 Creston 0 – Championship

 

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Drought could hit Iowa Christmas tree supply

News

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Christmas trees in Iowa and other Midwestern states could become the newest victims of this year’s drought. The hot and dry summer took a harsh toll on tree seedlings. When the newly planted trees are ready for harvest by 2019, the selection could be sickly and sagging. Growers have also reported losses in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Boone County tree farmer Jesse Randall told The Des Moines Register, that the supply will tighten in upcoming years. But growers and foresters say this year’s crop, planted in 2005, will be as diverse as usual. Randall says the drought was especially hard on fir trees, which are popular among buyers because of their silvery evergreen hues and rich aromas.

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Shelby County Fire Danger EXTREME – Red Flag Warnings expected

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Shelby County Emergency Management Director Bob Seivert says the Fire Danger situation is very dangerous, and no open burning of any kind is permitted. Farm and harvest operators should take extra precautions, according to Seivert, so that the spread of fire can be controlled, and you will know that extra help is on the way if it is needed.

Seivert says fire extinguishers should be in every combine, and tractors equipped with plows should be standing-by, ready to build a fire break. The local fire danger signs will remain in the EXTREME category in Shelby County until further notice, and Red Flag Warnings are expected to be issued for this afternoon and Tuesday, as strong southerly winds, low humidity and dry field conditions are able to create explosive fire growth.

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Audubon City Council to act on loan notes tonight

News

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The City Council in Audubon this evening, is expected to act on approving the purchase of General Obligation loan notes totaling $1.585-million. The combination G.O. Capital loan and G.O. Refunding Capital loans will be used to improve the swimming pool, and for airport resurfacing and water tower/water treatment plant repair projects.

The Council will also act on approving the route for the September 28th Homecoming Parade, and other matters. The meeting begins at 7-p.m. in the Audubon City Hall.

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1 seriously injured in Page County accident

News

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was seriously injured Sunday afternoon, after a car rear-ended a pickup pulling a trailer. Officials says the driver of the car, 35-year old Chad Newberg, of New Market, was transported by LifeNet helicopter to the Nebraska Medical Center following the crash. A report on his condition is not currently available.

The accident happened at around 4-p.m. west of Highway 2 near J Avenue, northwest of Yorktown. Authorities say 63-year old Terry James Dammann, of Clarinda, was legally parked on the shoulder of Highway 2, sitting his vehicle and making a phone call, when a 2000 Mercury Cougar car driven by Newberg plowed into a trailer being pulled by Damman’s 2012 Ford F-150. The trailer was hauling a golf cart, which was destroyed in the crash.

Dammann suffered non-life threatening injuries during the accident. He was transported by Shenandoah EMS to the Shenandoah Medical Center. Newberg’s car was totaled in the crash. The damage to Damman’s vehicle, trailer and golf cart amounted to $8,500. The accident remains under investigation, and charges are pending.

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LORETTA E. KOMMES, 91, of Exira (Svcs. 09-13-2012)

Obituaries

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

LORETTA E. KOMMES, 91, of Exira, died Sat., Sept. 8th, at the Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. Funeral services for LORETTA KOMMES will be held Thursday, September 13th at 10:00am in the Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon Rapids. Kessler Funeral Home in Exira has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 12th from 5-8pm with a rosary at 7pm at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Exira.

LORETTA E. KOMMES is survived by:

Her Children: Lavern Kommes of Exira.  Marlene (David) Wallace of Coon Rapids. Marilyn (Larry) Paulsen of Exira. Denny Kommes of Exira.

Sister-in-law: Bertilla Thielen of Manning.

10 Grandchildren

17 Great Grandchildren

5 Step Great-Grandchildren

Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast

Podcasts, Weather

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the Freese-Notis forecast for the KJAN listening area, and weather data for Atlantic…

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FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT TUESDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

COUNTIES IN IOWA: EMMET-KOSSUTH-WINNEBAGO-WORTH-PALO ALTO-HANCOCK-CERRO GORDO- POCAHONTAS-HUMBOLDT-WRIGHT-SAC-CALHOUN-WEBSTER-CRAWFORD-CARROLL- GREENE-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-CASS–HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE

433 AM CDT MON SEP 10 2012

…FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS….FROM 1:00-PM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL 7:00-PM TUESDAY EVENING.

SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH…WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH,  ALONG WITH LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY…AS LOW AS 20 PERCENT…AND FIELD CROPS WHICH ARE NEARLY CURED AND HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE  COULD LEAD TO RAPID FIRE GROWTH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. IN ADDITION…THE DRYING OF GRASSES IS WELL AHEAD OF SCHEDULE DUE TO THE HOT AND DRY CONDITIONS THIS SUMMER. IF A FIRE STARTS TUESDAY AFTERNOON…RAPID FIRE GROWTH WOULD BE POSSIBLE AND IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTAIN.

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR. LISTEN FOR LATER FORECASTS AND POSSIBLE RED FLAG WARNINGS.

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Reminder: ISU Town Hall meeting in Atlantic this (Monday) morning

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach looking to hear from Iowans about how Iowa State in partnership with counties can best serve citizens, is holding a town hall meeting today (Monday), in Atlantic. The meeting begins at 10:30-a.m. in the Cass County ISU Extension and Outreach Office, located at 805 West 10th Street (next to the Cass County Community Center). It’s one of five such meetings scheduled to occur around the state.  The other meetings will take place in Ames, Storm Lake, Oskaloosa and Waterloo.

Cathann Kress, ISU Extension and Outreach vice president, and Terry Maloy, Iowa Association of County Extension Councils executive director, will participate in the conversations with Iowans. Kress says they want to gather feedback about what they’re doing well, where they need to improve, and what needs to be addressed.  She says  “All Iowans – citizens, community leaders, decision makers, partners, staff and extension council members – are welcome” to attend the meetings.

For more information about the town hall meetings or specific locations, please contact the Guthrie County Extension and Outreach Office at 641-747-2276.

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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in Iowa: Mon., Sept. 10th 2012

Weather

September 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

357 AM CDT MON SEP 10 2012/ National Weather Service – Des Moines

TODAY…SUNNY…BREEZY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

TONIGHT…CLEAR…WARMER. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY…SUNNY…BREEZY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH THROUGH MIDNIGHT.

WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…SHOWERS LIKELY AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. MUCH COOLER. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 70 PERCENT.

THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOW IN THE LOWER 50S.

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