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Creston Police report, 11/9/22: 1 arrest, 1 incident of theft

News

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department report 36-year-old Melisa Rhiane Griesinger, of Creston, was arrested today (Wed.) at around 12:45-a.m.  She was charged with Public Intoxication/1st offense, and Interference with Official Acts. Griesinger was transported to the Clarke County Jail, where her cash or surety bond was set at $600.

And, a man residing in the 500 block of N. Pine Street, in Creston, told police late Tuesday morning, that the license plates on his truck had been stolen. The plate number is LGY 169. The loss was estimated at $15.

Cass County Extension Report 11-9-2022

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

November 9th, 2022 by Jim Field

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Iowa Constitutional Amendment passes

News

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – A majority of Iowans feel the right to keep and bear arms should be a part of the Iowa Constitution. Unofficial results show 65% of Iowans voted in favor of a Constitutional Amendment, that summarily states any restrictions of the right to own and bear firearms will be subject to strict scrutiny.

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz previews Wisconsin

Sports

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says the Hawkewyes made strides in wins over Northwestern and Purdue and will need to be even better this week at home against Wisconsin. The Badgers have won five of the last six in the series and during that stretch have feasted on Hawkeye mistakes.

The Badgers are 3-1 since firing Paul Chryst and elevating defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard to interim coach. The Badgers are coming off a 23-10 win over Maryland.

Ferentz says the Badger defense does a good job of disguising pressure.

A consistent them in this series has been the team that runs the ball the best has won the game.

Iowa State’s Matt Campbell previews Oklahoma State

Sports

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State takes a more confident offense on the road to Oklahoma State. The Cyclones piled up 391 yards of offense and scored 21 fourth quarter points in a 31-14 win over West Virginia.

That’s Cyclone coach Matt Campbell who feels it was a breakthrough performance by the offense.

The Cyclones aren’t sure who will start at quarterback for Oklahoma State but Campbell says the Cowboys remain a veteran team.

Campbell says despite the injuries the Cowboys remain a talented offense.

UNI’s Mark Farley talks FCS playoff hopes

Sports

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

UNI coach Mark Farley says he will have a better idea about the Panthers’ playoff chances after this coming weekend. UNI is 5-5 overall after a heart breaking loss to top ranked South Dakota State. They are off this week and will close the regular season at South Dakota.

Farley says the Panthers benefit from playing a challenging schedule.

Farley says the strength of the Missouri Valley Football conference is also a plus.

2 arrests in Red Oak

News

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report the arrest at around 3:30-a.m. today, of 49-year-old Jeffrey Dean Etter. He was taken into custody during a traffic stop, on a Montgomery County warrant for Failure to appear on a driving while revoked charge. His bond was set at $10,000. And, at around 10:35-p.m. Tuesday, Red Oak Police arrested 23-year-old Jacob David Berggren, of Red Oak, on a warrant out of Nebraska, for Violation of Probation. He was charged as a fugitive from justice and was being held in the Montgomery County Jail while awaiting extradition to Nebraska. Red Oak Police were assisted in handling the arrest, by deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

LYLA ELMQUIST GOOD, 77, of Audubon & formerly of Griswold (Svcs. 11/11/22)

Obituaries

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

LYLA ELMQUIST GOOD, 77, of Audubon (& formerly of Griswold), died Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for LYLA GOOD will be held 10-a.m. Friday, Nov. 11th, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation with the family present, will be at the funeral home, on Thursday, Nov. 10th, from 5-until 7-p.m.

LYLA GOOD is survived by:

Her daughters – Marsha Elmquist, of Audubon, and Rhonda Elmquist, of Denison.

Her son – Brian (Jodie Taylor) Elmquist, of Red Oak.

8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Wed., 11/9/22

Weather

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy to partly cloudy. High 71. S @ 10-20 mph.
Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy w/a chance of showers late. Low 60. S @ 15-25.
Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/showers. High 62. S-NW@ 20-35.
Friday (Veterans Day): P/Cldy & colder. High 32.
Saturday: P/Cldy. High 32.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 63. Our Low was 47. We received just .01″ rain overnight at KJAN. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 63 and the Low was 36. The Record High on this date was 73 in 1999. The Record Low was 8 in 1973.

Iowa Senate Republicans to have ‘super majority’ in 2023

News

November 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Republicans have won 34 seats in the Iowa Senate. Jack Whitver is the G-O-P leader in the Senate. “We have made history,” Whitver said. “It’s been over 50 years since either side has had a super majority.” In January, the Senate G-O-P will have the required 34 votes to confirm all state agency leaders and board and commission members Governor Kim Reynolds nominates — and Democrats cannot vote to block those appointments. Zach Wahls — the Senate’s Democratic Leader — says his party faced national headwinds that will dissipate when Donald Trump’s influence in the G-O-P starts to wane.

“We have a long road ahead of us, but I do think that there is a clear path back to political power for Democrats in the state of Iowa,” Wahls said. Wahls says one bright spot for Democrats last (Tuesday) night was the defeat of Iowa Senate President Jake Chapman, a Republican from Adel. Republicans in the Iowa House appear to have added to their majority, although results in a few races were still unknown early this (Tuesday) morning. Speaker Pat Grassley says Republicans in the Iowa House currently represent all or part of 97 counties.

“After tonight, that number is 99 of 99 counties,” Grassley said, to cheers. Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst says it’s time for Democratic to turn a page and use this election as motivation. “The choices are be defeated, be down, or get ready to fight and I’m ready to fight,” Konfrst says, “and I’m ready to build back.”

The 2023 legislative session begins Monday, January 9th.