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McKinnon’s walk-off touchdown run sends Chiefs past Texans in overtime

Sports

December 19th, 2022 by admin

Jerick McKinnon busted through for a 26-yard touchdown run in overtime to lift the Chiefs over the Texans 30-24. That play came directly after Frank Clark forced a fumble by Texans quarterback Davis Mills that linebacker Willie Gay Jr. pulled out of a scrum for the Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes had another phenomenal game, going 36-41 for 336 yards and 2 touchdowns. Travis Kelce had yet another 100-yard receiving game with 105 and JuJu Smith-Schuster hauled in 10 catches for 88 yards.

The Chiefs had to overcome two costly fumbles in the game, one from running back Isaiah Pacheco that set up a short 17 yard touchdown drive for Houston. Pacheco battled back nicely with 88 yards on the ground, averaging 5.7 yards per carry.

The Chiefs had a chance to win the game in regulation but Harrison Butker’s 51-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right. Butker also missed an extra point earlier in the contest.

With the win Kansas City secured a spot in the playoffs and their 7th straight AFC West Division Title. They become one of just three NFL teams to win that many division titles in a row.

Kansas City is now 11-3 on the season and will prepare for a Christmas Eve game at Seattle on Saturday. We’ll have that game on KJAN.

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WEEK OF DECEMBER 19, 2022

Trading Post

December 19th, 2022 by Jim Field

FREE: Several hundred cancelled stamps. Looking for an organization or someone who would like them before January 6 (when they will be thrown away). Call 712-243-4165 TAKEN!

FOR SALE: Polk soundbar. Used for one month. 38″ long. Selling for $100obo. Call 712-254-0217

FOR SALE:  Chevy pick-up short box bed liner for $20.  EZ-Flo fertilizer/seeder for $35.  John Deere 2-row planter for $450.  Call 712-355-1566.

WANTED:  To rent a 2 or 3 Bedroom House with a garage in or close to Atlantic for a couple….no kids.  Call 712-828–5885 leave a message if no answer as I work at home during the day.

FREE TO GOOD HOMES:  I need homes badly for these kitties please.  The orange kitty is JoJo.  He is neutered and had his shots too.  Max is the black and white one. He needs a home bad to as he has been living outside and is always in my window.  He is friendly with me and follows me everywhere when I’m outside.  It hurts to see him out there in the cold.  Toby is the gray one sitting on the scratching post.  He loves to lay on your lap.  Missy is only female.  She is spayed and front declawed.  She really needs a home badly.  She doesn’t care for other kitties because she has always been bullied by her half-siblings so she is scared.  She loves to be petted and will lay on your lap when she gets used to you.  All of them are up to date on shots. All are in Atlantic.  Also, I have a female kitty about ready to have kittens.  She is outside and she won’t let you pet her.  I have been feeding her for a while now.  If anyone has a trap that can maybe get her as I hate to see her have her babies in this cold.  531-530-9492.

FOR SALE:  2 canoes and one kayak with new trailer with tool box for $1,100 OBO.  Call 712-355-1566.

WANTED:  a chisel or jackhammer, electric or air powered.  Also, an oak bed, frame only.  Call 712-355-1566.

WANTED: Small bales of straw or baled cornstalks for around foundation of a house. Need them delivered for an elderly lady who lives 4 miles west of Griswold.  Call 712-783-4258 or 712-249-9143. Please leave a message if no answer.   FOUND!

FOR SALE:  I have (2) vanity lights and (1) ceiling fan for sale.  $20 for everything.  Call or text 712-249-3558.  SOLD!

FOR SALE: Small antique organ. Fits on a 48″ wall. in working order. $100 OBO. 520-445-1343 call or text for information.

FOR SALE: 2 Snowblowers. Both are single stage, one is electric start. Both work good. Asking $175.00 each. Call for details 712-249-6835 (no texts please)

FOR SALE:  Drywall jack. 150 lbs lift capacity, 16′ ceiling and 19′ wall height capacity. 4″ lockable swivel casters. New. $175.00.  Call 712-254-3673.

WANTED:  Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine Manual, bobbins and cams for special stitches for a machine left to sell at Griswold’s The Lord’s Closet recently.  I have bought it and would be so grateful for these additions.  Thank you so much.  Phone at 712-769-2426 or 605-651-3135.

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FREDRICK A. WITTROCK, 98, of Audubon (Mass of Christian Burial 12/20/22)

Obituaries

December 19th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

FREDRICK A. WITTROCK, 98, of Audubon, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial for FREDRICK WITTROCK will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will greet friends on Monday, Dec. 19th, from 5-until 7-p.m., with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 7-p.m.

Burial is in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, in Audubon.

FREDRICK WITTROCK is survived by:

His wife – Lucille Wittrock, of Audubon.

His sons – Danny (Yvonne) Wittrock, of Hamlin, and Kenny (Pam) Wittrock, of Carrol.

His daughter – Janice (Dave) Vonnahme, of Vail.

His sisters – Verna Mayer, and Verena Wittrock, both of Carroll.

His brothers – Harold Wittrock, of Templeton, and Roman Wittrock, of Carroll.

12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; in-laws, other relatives and many friends.

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Red Oak man arrested Sunday evening

News

December 19th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A traffic stop at around 6:17-p.m. Sunday, in Red Oak, resulted in an arrest. Authorities say 59-year-old James Franklin Durbin, of Red Oak, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense, after he was pulled over on 200th Street at Evergreen Avenue. Durbin was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

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No. 14 Iowa State women beat No. 25 Villanova 74-62

Sports

December 19th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The 14th ranked Iowa State women raced out to a 19 point halftime lead and cruised to a 74-62 victory at 25th ranked Villanova at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase in Connecticut. Senior forward Ashley Joens scored 17 points as the Cyclones finished 10 of 20 from three point range.

Joens also had 10 rebounds as the Cyclones dominated the glass 53-28.

Emily Ryan narrowly missed a triple-double. She had 16 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. ISU is 8-2.

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No. 12 Iowa women beat UNI 88-74

Sports

December 19th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The 12th ranked Iowa women connected on 28 of 31 free throws and beat UNI 88-74 in Iowa City.

That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. Another key stat was turnovers. The Panthers had 20 as the Hawkeyes swept in-state foes.

Caitlin Clark had 26 points and Monica Czinano had 22 as the Hawkeyes improve to 9-3. Grace Boffeli led UNI with 16. The Panthers are 5-4.

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Iowa State beats Western Michigan 73-57

Sports

December 19th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State jumped out to a 14 point halftime lead and beat Western Michigan 73-57 in Ames. The Cyclones took control with a quick start.

That’s Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger who likes the way the Cyclones are sharing the ball. ISU had 24 assists on 31 made baskets.

Caeb Grill returned from an illness to score 14 points. Tre King scored 11 points in his Cyclone debut. He transferred from Georgetown last fall.

Senior center Osun Ossuniyi left the game early with an ankle injury and did not return.

Iowa State is 9-2.

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Grassley says new committee will develop wide-ranging education reform package

News

December 19th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley says he’s created a new committee to consider an array of changes to Iowa’s K-through-12 education system.  “The name of it — Education Reform — is as clear as can be,” Grassley says. Grassley says the panel will obviously focus on the much-discussed “school choice” initiative — giving money to parents who send their kids to private schools.

“That’s a big part of it, but there are also other things that we need to look at as what we can do to not only make public schools better — we can give choice to parents,” Grassley says, “but we can also give flexibility to school districts.” For example, a year ago the House voted to increase state incentives for small school districts that share superintendents or other staff. Grassley expects other ideas to be included in the plan, like more spending flexibility for public schools and new pathways for teacher licensure.

“The goal would be at this point is to have an education reform bill/package,” Grassley says. “Not just bill after bill after bill, meeting after meeting.” The new House Education Reform Committee will have five members. Three will be Republicans and that includes Grassley, who’ll be chairman. House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst will be one of the two Democrats on the panel.

“Frankly, I’m grateful that the committee exists because instead of getting lost in the chaos of all the other work that committees do, we can focus on this one and truly listen to what Iowans want on this,” Konfrst says, “and — by the way — they don’t want school vouchers.”

The 2023 Iowa legislative session starts in 21 days.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, Dec. 19, 2022

Weather

December 19th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Monday: Cloudy with light snow becoming mixed at times with freezing drizzle late. High 31. Winds E/SE @ 10-15 mph. Wind Chill values as low as 10. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night: A chance of snow and freezing drizzle. Low around 7. N @ 10-20.  Wind chill values as low as -5. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 13.N @ 10-20. Wind chill values as low as -5.
Wednesday: A chance of light snow. High near 15.
Thursday: Cloudy, windy and cold snow & blowing snow. High near 0.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 27. The Low was 4. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 35 and the Low was 11. The Record High was 58 in 1966. The Record Low was -33 in 1983.

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Vote now on best Christmas dressed coaching staffs from Atlantic vs Nodaway Valley games

Sports

December 18th, 2022 by admin

Nodaway Valley Coaches are the four on the left and Atlantic are the five on the right and the floor. Hats off to the Atlantic girls staff for killing the Christmas Vacation motif!

The Atlantic and Nodaway Valley basketball coaching staffs teamed up to raise money for charity during their doubleheader on Saturday at Atlantic High School. The Atlantic & Nodaway Valley coaches dressed in their “stylish” Christmas attire and fans can now vote for the coaches that were best dressed. The winners will win the money donated at the game for the charity supported in their community. The Atlantic teams have chosen Family Dreams Christmas for their supported charity, and Nodaway Valley will be donating to the United Methodist Church Food Bank if they win. Voting is open now through Tuesday the 20th of December. Voting link is available below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8W2BPWR

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