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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast for Mon., Aug. 13 2012

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August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis (podcast) forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, and weather data for Atlantic, from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Obama in Council Bluffs; Ryan at the Iowa State Fair

News

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

President Barack Obama travels to Council Bluffs today for a grassroots campaign event at Bayliss Park. The stop kicks-off his three-day bus tour of Iowa. It will be the Democrat’s fifth trip to Iowa this year. His other stop today includes a visit to Boone. The rally in Council Bluffs is expected to begin at around 11:25-a.m.  Tickets are required in order for you to attend. The gates to the park will open at 9:15 a.m.

Meanwhile, the new Republican vice presidential contender, Paul Ryan, will meet with voters at the Iowa State Fair, in Des Moines.  He’s scheduled to speak at the Des Moines Register’s Soapbox at 1:00-p.m. Since Mitt Romney named Ryan as his running mate on Saturday, the Obama campaign has been attacking Ryan’s plans to transform Medicare into a voucher system and to re-shape the nation’s tax system.

Audubon City Council act act on set the date for public hearing on $1.75-million bond issue

News

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon City Council is slated to vote tonight on setting August 27th as the date for a public hearing, with regard to the issuance of $1.75-million in bonds. The move will follow action on a Resolution to declare the City’s official intent to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid, in connection with specified projects. That includes pool repairs, the airport, water plant & towers/ and refunding Streetscape bonds. In related action, the Council is expected to authorize the mayor to sign a letter of engagement with the Ahlers Law Firm, pertaining to the Bond proceedings.

In other business, the Council will hold a public hearing this evening, with regard to the selling of property at 118 East Division Street, in Audubon. They’ll also hold the second on final reading of an ordinance setting the sewer rates. During their July 9th meeting, the Council voted to draft an Ordinance increasing the rates by 15-percent. They’ll also hold the first reading of an ordinance creating a No Parking zone on a portion of the 700 block of North Division Street, among other business. The meeting begins at 7-p.m., in the Aububon City Hall.

The latest forecast for Cass & area Counties in SW IA

Weather

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

352 AM CDT MON AUG 13 2012

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLOUDY. NORTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH.

TODAY…CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN CLEARING. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 60S. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY. LOW IN THE MID 60S. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING. NOT AS WARM. HIGH IN THE MID 70S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. LOW IN THE MID 50S.

FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGH IN THE MID 70S. LOW IN THE LOWER 50S.

Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Aug. 13th 2012

News

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

LEON, Iowa (AP) — Police in southern Iowa say they’ve made one arrest in a bizarre home invasion. The Des Moines Register reports that as many as four masked men broke into a house in Leon occupied by a 26-year-old woman and her children, ages 10, 4 and 3. Officers arrested a 24-year-old Urbandale man they found when they arrived, but the others ran and were not caught. The woman and children suffered minor injuries.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Utility officials say it was a duck that caused a brief power outage for more than 400 customers in Mason City on Friday. A southwestern segment the city in north-central Iowa was without power for nearly an hour before 10 p.m. Friday.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Davenport police arrested a man suspected of hitting a bicyclist with his van, then throwing the bike on top of the injured cyclist. The 37-year-old driver from Davenport was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of assault. He was released Friday from the Scott County Jail. Police say the man was speeding Thursday night when he ran a stop sign, swerved and hit the bicyclist before beating him.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A toddler found wandering a Waterloo street at night has been returned to his mother. Police tell the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier that the boy, believed to be between 2 and 4 years old, was found on a street around 4 a.m. yesterday. No charges have been filed, but police are still investigating.

Pierre helps Phillies top Cardinals in 11

Sports

August 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Juan Pierre beat out a run-scoring infield single in the 11th inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Jimmy Rollins reached off Barret Browning (0-2) on a fielder’s choice. He advanced to second base on a grounder and then stole third. Pierre hit one deep into the hole that shortstop Rafael Furcal made a great stab at and fired to first. Pierre just beat the throw to score Rollins and help the Phillies win two of three against the Cardinals. Philadelphia’s Erik Kratz hit a three-run homer off Mitchell Boggs in the eighth that tied the game 7-all. Ryan Howard also homered for the Phillies. Matt Carpenter had three RBIs for the Cardinals. Jeremy Horst (2-0) tossed two scoreless innings for the win in a game that lasted 3 hours, 53 minutes.

In Saturday’s game, Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer and Jake Westbrook won his fifth straight start to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia.

Officials remind Iowa drivers of school bus law

News

August 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — With a new school year starting, Iowa drivers are being reminded of a new school bus safety law. “Kadyn’s Law” is named for Kadyn Halverson, a 7-year-old girl who was hit by a pickup and killed last year while walking to her bus. Aaron Gunderson, of Northwood, was sentenced in January to 15 years for her death. Cedar Rapids mother Mandy Norris tells The Gazette of Cedar Rapids that she and her two children live on a busy corner where the school bus stops, so she’s thankful for the new law. The law increases penalties for failure to slow for a bus with flashing lights or stop when the stop arm is extended. Injuring or killing a child under those conditions carries more severe penalties.

Sunday evening forecast: Aug. 12th 2012

Weather

August 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

315 PM CDT SUN AUG 12 2012

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 50S. NORTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE MID 60S.

THURSDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. COOLER. HIGH IN THE MID 70S.

Weekend arrests in Clarinda

News

August 12th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Clarinda Police Department reports one arrest took place this weekend, and there were two reported incidents of vandalism. Police Chief Keith Brothers said Sunday, that on Saturday, August 11th, two residents on Tarkio Street, reported that unknown persons had vandalized their mailboxes sometime during the night. The damage was estimated at $100 altogether

On Sunday, August 12th, Clarinda Police responded to a report of a fight in progress at 309 E. Garfield Street.  When officers arrived at around 1:20-a.m., they learned that two males had been involved in an altercation at the residence. Officers were able to restore order and no arrests were made.

And, on Friday, August 10th, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at 315 E. Logan Street. When they arrived, a 41- year old female who resides at the residence alleged that she had been assaulted by 36-year old William Ray Phillips, of Clarinda.  Phillips was arrested on suspicion of simple misdemeanor domestic abuse assault. He was taken to the Page County Jail and held without bond, pending an appearance before a Page County Magistrate. The female victim did not sustain any injuries as a result of the assault and did not require medical attention.

54th Tournament of Champions Final Results

Sports

August 12th, 2012 by Jim Field

Championship Division                         Rd 1  Rd 2  Rd 3  Total
Jason Reynolds – Griswold (3rd title)            65     68    71    204 (-3)
Jared Cochran – Terrace Hills, Des Moines        66     71    68    205 (-2)
Aaron Ahrendson – Manning/Manilla GC             68     66    72    206 (-1)
Tim Murphy – Dunlap GC                           69     69    70    208 (+1)
Brad Hartkopf – Top 25, Atlantic                 73     68    67    208 (+1)
Brad Krohn – Council Bluffs CC                   72     67    69    208 (+1)
Chad Dryden – Crestmoor GC, Creston              73     69    68    210 (+3)
Ryan Huinker – Harlan G & CC                     71     70    69    210 (+3)
Rob Langfelt – Crestwood Hills                   72     70    70    212 (+5)
Alex Bireline – 5 X 80, Adair                    69     71    72    212 (+5)
Zach Christiansen – Atlantic G & CC              73     69    71    213 (+6)
Lance Halverson – Osceola CC                     71     71    71    213 (+6)            
Ryan Clark – Briarwood Club of Ankeny            73     69    71    213 (+6)
Darby McLaren – Atlantic G & CC                  71     70    72    213 (+6)
Chris Nelson – Atlantic G & CC                   74     70    71    215 (+8)
Barry Smith – Pine Knolls CC, Knoxville          71     69    75    215 (+8)
Ross Martens – Shelby County GC, Portsmouth      67     72    76    215 (+8)
Steve Davie – Dunlap GC, Logan                   69     70    77    216 (+9)
Andrew Martin – Nishna Hills GC                  76     67    73    216 (+9)
Cary Cochran – Quail Run GC, Council Bluffs      73     70    73    216 (+9)
Ron Peterson – Past Champion, Clive              72     71    73    216 (+9)
Jim Wood – Red Oak CC                            72     70    75    217 (+10)
Derek Jacobsen – Atlantic G & CC                 75     70    72    217 (+10)
Jeff Gude – Atlantic G & CC                      75     65    78    218 (+11)
Noah Simon -Leon G & CC, Lamoni                  74     74    71    219 (+12)
Jeremy Perkins – Oakland CC                      76     70    73    219 (+12)
Dan Conaway – Eagle Grove GC                     74     75    71    220 (+13)
Jeff Giza – Osceola GC                           72     72    76    220 (+13)
Isaac Rodenberg – Woodward GC, Johnston          70     78    73    221 (+14)
Matt Jones – Indianola CC                        73     77    72    222 (+15)
Alex Huyser – Diamond Trail GC, Sully            79     72    72    223 (+16)
John Hanks – Manson GC                           75     71    78    224 (+17)
Carl Eckenrod – Mason City CC                    75     71    78    224 (+17)
Bobby Rist – Lake City CC                        78     69    78    225 (+18)
Brad Bailey – Treynor Recreation                 76     67    82    225 (+18)
Jeff Buelt – Breda GC                            75     77    74    226 (+19)
Mark Rooney – Waveland GC, Des Moines            74     77    77    228 (+21)
Matt Gross – Nishna Hills GC                     77     74    78    229 (+22)
Keegan Bak – Deer Run GC, Hinton                 71     74    84    229 (+22)
Al Kingrey – Legacy GC, West Des Moines          74     76    80    230 (+23)
Wade Voith – Twin Lakes GC, Rockwell City        75     78    78    231 (+24)
Aaron Haleen – Honey Creek GC, Ames              74     80    77    231 (+24)
Phil Ruth – Lakeside Municipal GC, Ft. Dodge     78     76    78    232 (+25)
Tim Agan – Willow Creek GC, Waukee               77     78    78    233 (+26)
Manuel Smith – Copper Creek, West Des Moines     73     78    83    234 (+27)
Aaron King – Sac CC, Sac City                    78     78    78    234 (+27)
Ryan Sloth – Ballard CC                          81     74    79    234 (+27)
Jason Moores – Fremont County GC, Sidney         80     75    80    235 (+28)
Ryan Bernholtz – Majestic Hills GC               77     78    80    235 (+28)
Tad Olsen – Atlantic G & CC                      82     79    76    237 (+30)
Justin Eilers – Shadow Valley GC                 79     80    81    240 (+33)
Todd Sewick – River Road GC, Algona              83     77    80    240 (+33)
Ryan Kirchhoff – Griswold CC                     83     79    81    243 (+36)
Jason Calhoun – Crestwood Hills, Anita           80     82    81    243 (+36)
Cole Davis – Logan/Missouri Valley CC            74     82    87    243 (+36)
Cole Tackett – Fremont County GC, Sidney         81     83    83    247 (+40)
Tim Bryte – Hillcrest GC, Adel                   78     82    WD    WD
Matt Haley – Happy Hollow GC, Corning            77     72    WD    WD

Senior Division                             Rd 1   Rd 2  Rd 3  Total
Rick Carter (S) – Crestmoor GC, Creston          67     71    74    212 (+5)
George Gartelos (S) – Hunters Ridge GC, Marion   74     70    69    213 (+6)
Arnie Leistad (S) – Atlantic G & CC              73     72    70    215 (+8)
Kim Peters (S) – Crestwood Hills, Adair          71     73    72    216 (+9)
Terry Hannah (S) – Jester Park GC                71     69    78    218 (+11)
Del Miller (S) – West Liberty GC, West Branch    73     76    70    219 (+12)
Daryl Armstrong (S) – Top 6, Anita               74     72    73    219 (+12)
Jeff Morenz (S) – Atlantic G & CC                74     75    73    222 (+15)
Rick Thompson (S) – Fairfield GC, Libertyville   78     72    72    222 (+15)
Jim Campbell (S) – Albia CC                      75     72    77    224 (+17)
John Willmore (S) – Des Moines GC, Hubbard       76     76    74    226 (+19)
Chris Larson (S) – Atlantic G & CC               79     69    82    230 (+23)
Chris Meyers (S) – Honey Creek GC, Boone         77     73    80    230 (+23)
Randy Black (S) – Gateway Recreation, Pella      74     76    81    231 (+24)
Jim Turner (S) – Audubon GC                      76     76    79    231 (+24)
Dean Muhs (S) – Rosman Glendale GC, Minden       79     73    80    232 (+25)
Ken Portsche (S) – Beaver Creek GC, Johnston     78     75    79    232 (+25)
Ron Calhoun (S) – Crestwood Hills, Anita         78     75    80    233 (+26)
Dave Ross (S) – Atlantic G & CC                  78     78    80    236 (+29)            
Paul Huddleson (S) – Nishna Hills GC, Atlantic   79     78    80    237 (+30)    
Ken Hoogensen (S) – Willow Creek, W. Des Moines  79     80    79    238 (+31)
Blair Hoegh (S) – Ankeny                         79     80    82    241 (+34)
Scott Schoenrock (S) – Nishna Hills GC, Atlantic 82     80    83    245 (+38)
Jim Sachs (S) – Gruis Recreation, Lakota         79     83    83    245 (+38)
Mike Martin (S) – Nishna Hills GC, Walnut        83     80    83    246 (+39)
Victor Garza (S) – Buffalo Center                77     79    90    246 (+39)
Gregory Brown (S) – Indian Hills GC, Wapello     82     82    89    253 (+46)
Lyle Wittrock (S) – 5 X 80 GC, Adair             83     87    83    253 (+46)
Gary Meyers (S) – Humboldt CC                    80     87    93    260 (+53)
Mike Noble (S) – Indian Hills CC, Wapello        91     83    86    260 (+53)
Don Perrin (S) – Happy Hollow CC, Corning        90     85    89    264 (+57)
Neal Miller (S) – Manson GC                      89     97    91    277 (+70)
Jerry Hoff (S) – Oakland GC                      96     91    94    281 (+74)
Maurice Greenway (S) – Rockwell City             80     78    WD    WD