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University of Dubuque to open medical school

News

December 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The University of Dubuque announced it will open a medical school after receiving a 50-million-dollar donation. The school announced Friday will be called the John and Alice Butler School of Osteopathic Medicine after the donors. Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh said the influx of students will provide an economic boost to the city. “Not only will this initiative create a tremendous opportunity for workforce development for our already strong community of local healthcare providers, but the addition of more faculty and students to our increasingly vibrant downtown will be a true catalyst for the great momentum we’re already experiencing in our city” Cavanagh say.

The school plans to start accepting students in August of 2028. The University of Dubuque anticipates that the school will have 800 students in full enrollment. It will be Iowa’s first new medical school in 125 years.

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Red Oak woman arrested for PCS & OWI Sunday night

News

December 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa)  – The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest Sunday night, of 64-year-old Jill Renee Schmadeke, of Red Oak. She was arrested at around 10-p.m. on serious misdemeanor charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance/1st offense, and OWI/1st offense. Schmadeke was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

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Iowa livestock producers increase antibiotic use

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Iowa News Service story) – Livestock being raised with antibiotics is on the rise in Iowa, the nation’s number one hog producer. Doctors say the trend increases the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections for people who consume drug-treated meat.  Scientists have described drug-resistant infections as a growing crisis. The National Institutes of Health say the drugs are overused.  The Food Animal Concerns Trust’s Safe and Healthy Food Program Director and Senior Analyst, Steven Roach, said federal data show sales for antibiotics used in cattle and other animals is as high as it’s been in nearly a decade.

That’s especially important in Iowa. “In pigs in the U.S. – it’s up by 24%, and in cattle it’s up by 10%,” said Roach. “The chicken industry has continued to reduce their use, so it’s possible for the animal ag industry to make changes – but we haven’t seen that happen in cattle and pigs.” Data for 2024 show the use of antibiotics in chickens dropped by 50% over the last 7 years.

hog farming in iowa

In Iowa, livestock, including hogs, are mostly raised in large corporate confinements – which are known to pollute the air and nearby ground and surface water.  Confinement operators say they are trying to keep up with consumer demand for a high-quality, consistent source of meat. Roach said most of the meat available at grocery stores has been raised in confinements and treated with antibiotics.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates antibiotic-resistant infections kill at least 35,000 Americans every year. Roach said large-scale ag producers could help reduce that number by changing their philosophy of routinely using drugs in their operations. “We know we’re raising animals in unhealthy conditions,” said Roach, “so then we’re going to give them antibiotics independent of whether they’ve been diagnosed with an illness.”

Roach said meat in the grocery store that has been raised without antibiotics is identified as such on the packaging.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Monday, 12/16/24

Weather

December 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny & windy. High near 47. West winds 10-20 this morning, gusting to near 30 this afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Winds becoming SE at 10-20 mph.
Tue. Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 32. NW winds 5-10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny & breezy, with a high near 47.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 40. Our Low was 27. Last year on this day (12/16), the High in Atlantic was 40 & the Low was 30. The Record High on this date was 59 in 1962, & the Record Low was -22, in 1951. Sunrise: 7:39; Sunset: 4:51.

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No. 3 Iowa State men beat Omaha

Sports

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State closed the first half on a 20-2 run and roared away to an 83-51 win over Nebraska-Omaha as the third ranked Cyclones improved to 9-1.

That’s Cyclone coach T.J. Otzelberger who says the Cyclones overcame a sluggish start.

Keshon Gilbert led five Cyclones in double figures with 16 points.

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Iowa men beat New Orleans 104-57

Sports

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Iowa shot better than 62 percent and made 14 three pointers in a 104-57 win over New Orleans. The Hawkeyes had 28 assists in the game as they bounced back from two straight losses.

That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery who was happy with the way his team shared the ball.

Owen Freeman led the Hawkeyes with 22 points. The Hawkeyes are off for final exams until Saturday’s game against Utah in Sioux Falls.

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No. 21 Iowa women falter late at No. 17 Michigan State

Sports

December 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The 21st ranked Iowa Hawkeye women crumbled in the fourth quarter and lost at 17th ranked Michigan State. The Spartans used an 18-2 run to erase a nine point Hawkeye lead in a 68-66 win in the Big Ten opener for both. The Hawkeyes had 23 turnovers but still misfired on two chances to take the lead in the final 10 seconds while trailing by one.

That’s Iowa coach Jan Jensen. The Hawkeyes return to action Friday night by hosting Northern Iowa.

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High School Girls Wrestling Results from the Weekend

Sports

December 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Council Bluffs Classic

Team Scores: 

1. Washburn Girls (501.5)

3. Lewis Central (473 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Sophia Mescher (5th/100), Cierra Elderbaum (6th/105), Avaeh Smith (1st/120), Emerson Gregg (1st/125), Kassidy Fiala (4th/135), Mahri Manz (1st/145), Kalen Jo Westerfield (4th/155), Madison Wright (2nd/190)

5. Logan-Magnolia/Woodbine (315.5 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Kassidy Neligh (8th/120), Gracyn Stone (6th/125), Jordan Buffum (3rd/130), Teagan Carritt (2nd/140), Mary Bowman (5th/190)

16. LeMars (192 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Brooklyn DeRocher (2nd/100), Keira Hessenius (5th/110)

22. Plattsmouth (142 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Jaylee Ingham (3rd/100), Symantha Cherek (8th/115), Olivia Garrean (5th/155)

24. Missouri Valley (129.5 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Ryley Marcum (6th/155)

25. Abraham Lincoln (128 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Ellie Johnson (4th/105)

26. Treynor (127 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Emma Miller (3rd/105), Andyn White (8th 130), Liz Young (8th/145)

29. Glenwood (117.5 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Kasadie Pratt (4th/190)

30. Atlantic (102 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Haley Armstrong (1st/235)

34. Thomas Jefferson (22 points) — Top Finisher: Jackie Garcia (13th/120)

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High School Boys Wrestling Results from the Weekend

Sports

December 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Council Bluffs Classic

1. Lincoln East (418.5)

7. Atlantic (298.5 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Keaton Schroeder (7th/106), Collin Harris (4th/113), Braxton Hass (4th/126), Aiden Smith (2nd/138), Evan Sorensen (1st/285)

8. Lewis Central (294.5 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Zander Manz (2nd/106), Weston Porter (2nd/120), Carter Schorsch (6th/132), Paxton Blanchard (6th/190), Joseph Monge (6th/215)

11. Sergeant Bluff-Luton (276.5 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Josh Gray (8th/106), Ayden McRoberts (5th/150), Bo Koedam (2nd/165), Zayvion Ellington (1st/175)

20. Underwood (199.5 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Lucas Bose (5th/144), Will Buckholdt (8th/157), Grady Joens (7th/215)

24. Glenwood (151 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Mason Koehler (2nd/215), Drake Buthe (3rd/285)

28. Plattsmouth (123 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Wesley Vick (7th/285)

32. Abraham Lincoln (100 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Luis Avalos (7th/132), Kowen Dighton (7th/175)

36. LeMars (69 points) — Top Finisher: Jaxen Hoag (10th/285)

37. Treynor (60.5 points) — Top 8 Finishers: Zack Robbins (5th/175)

38. Missouri Valley (57 points) — Top Finisher: Luke Schroeder (10th/132)

40. St. Albert (19 points) — Top Finisher: Cohen Hamilton (16th/165)

41. Thomas Jefferson (18.5 points) — Top Finisher: Kaeleb Myers (19th/285)

 

Riverside Invitational 

1. Riverside (208.5),

2. Logan-Magnolia (185),

3. Woodbury Central (169.5),

4. Creston (165),

6. Shenandoah (101.5),

7. Harlan (93),

8. Earlham (85),

10. AHSTW (67),

11. Audubon (39.5),

12. Clarinda (34),

13. Griswold (27),

14. CAM (27),

15. Abraham Lincoln (4)

Individual Winners: 

106: Crosby Yoder, Logan-Magnolia, 113: Ben James, Creston, 120: Max Millage, Earlham, 126: Jesse Jens, Harlan, 132: Lane Travis, Creston, 144: Wyatt Hawkins, Logan-Magnolia, 150: Jaxon Gordon, Riverside, 157: Corbin Reisz, Logan-Magnolia, 165: Jacob McGargill, Shenandoah, 175: Kayden Baxter, AHSTW, 190: Jayden Dickerson, Shenandoah, 215: Carter Wright, Woodbury Central, 285: Henry Lund AHSTW

 

Lenox Invitational 

1. Nodaway Valley (195.5 points) — Champions: Ty Strode (120), Keyin Steeve (126), Kasen Hansen (144), Eli Harris (150), Ashton Honnold (215), Trenton Warner (285)

2. Lenox (154.5 points) — Champions: Dylan Stein (157), Chase England (165), JJ Martin-England (190)

5. Maryville (118 points) — Champions: Cash Dew (138)

6. East Union (113 points) — Champions: Justice Norman (106), Silas Hayes (132), Terrian Islas (175)

7. Southwest Valley (94 points) — Top Finisher/2nd Place: Gavin Wetzel (157), Ian Forsythe (175)

8. Martensdale-St. Marys (76.5 points) — Champions: Jensen Dyer (113)

9. Bedford (47.5 points) — Top Finisher/2nd Place: Graham Godsey (165)

10. Southwest Iowa (33 points) — Top Finisher/4th Place: Flynt Bell (157)

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High School Basketball Scores from Saturday

Sports

December 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Boys Basketball

Atlantic 62, Nodaway Valley 31

ADM 71, Winterset 42

 

Girls Basketball

Atlantic 71, Nodaway Valley 45

ADM 33, Winterset 29

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