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Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals Reported at 7:00 am Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

May 22nd, 2024 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  1.52″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  1.43″
  • Massena  1.63″
  • Elk Horn  1.46″

High School Girls & Boys Substate Soccer Matches for Wednesday May 22nd

Sports

May 22nd, 2024 by admin

GIRLS  

Class 1A Regional Semifinals 

Substate 6: Harlan at Treynor

Iowa Class 2A Regional Semifinals 

Substate 4: LeMars at Thomas Jefferson

 

BOYS 

Iowa Class 1A Substate Championships

Substate 8: West Central Valley at Van Meter

Iowa Class 2A Substate Championships

Substate 8: Carroll at Glenwood

Tornado Resource & Relief Open House in Shelby County set for next Tuesday (5/28/24)

News

May 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – Officials with the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency report a Tornado Resource and Relief Open House will take place Tuesday, May 28th, at the Veterans Memorial Building (1104 Morningview Dr.), in Harlan. The event will be held from 5-until 8-p.m. Shelby County EMA will host government disaster officials, local aid providers and other, that include:

  • FEMA
  • West Central Community Action
  • Local insurance adjusters
  • Mental health providers
  • Shelby County State Bank.

The Shelby County Cattleman’s Association will provide food for the event. The Shelby County EMA will also be recognizing groups that assisted with the cleanup process.

Anyone who has questions regarding tornado relief efforts is welcome to attend.

Griswold Tigers Softball Season Preview with Coach Jody Rossell

Sports

May 22nd, 2024 by admin

The Griswold Tigers softball team  got off to a great start to their 2023-2024 season with a 14-0 road win over Red Oak on Monday night. The Tigers are coached by Jody Rossell, who is in her sixth season.

Coach Rossell says it’s been a tough challenge with the field conditions this spring.

The Tigers had a lot of success from last season, coach Rossell commented on how they will continue that success this season.

The Tiger softball team has been working since the first part of January to work on their game

Coach Rossell says they have experienced returning seniors and juniors for this season.

The Tigers next softball game will be Wednesday May 22nd, when they take on Tri-Center in a non-conference regular season game. First pitch will be thrown at 7:15 p.m.

No school today for Southwest Valley Students

News

May 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

There will be no school today, Wednesday, May 22nd for all Southwest Valley students. School officials say both ECEC locations will be open.
Corning and Villisca communities – Southwestvalley Staff would like to offer our help to anyone who has been damaged by the storm. If you need help cleaning up or moving things, contact Corning Elementary or Villisca Middle School this morning (Wednesday), and they will come and help.
More information will be announced as soon as possible about opportunities for support and possible cleanup to support the communities/families affected by this evenings storms.

Adair County Sheriff issues a statement concerning the tornado in Greenfield

News

May 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater today (Wednesday), issued a statement with regard to the tornado that devastated the community of Greenfield, Tuesday afternoon.
“First and foremost, please keep all those affected by the tornado that struck parts of rural Adair County and Greenfield in your thoughts and prayers. The damage is almost unimaginable in some areas.
“The big takeaway for daybreak in a few hours will be the need to get credentialed to more easily enter into the Greenfield City limits. We understand that so many of you want to help, but there has to be a vetting process in situations such as these. The credentialing will take place at the Iowa D.O.T. Maintenance shed located at 2313 State Highway 92, which is just east of Greenfield. This will start around 9 AM on Wednesday May 22nd. I believe a large red Hy-Vee semi trailer will be the hub for the credentialing, so look for it.”

A food and water drop off location has been set up at the Department of Transportation (DOT) Facility located east of Greenfield. The address is 2313 Highway 92. Additional details with regard to cleanup and volunteer efforts are forthcoming. Sheriff Vandewater says the personnel “and resources of the State of Iowa have been unbelievable.” On that note, he said, “there are State Troopers at most entrance[s] to Greenfield. An Emergency Proclamation has been enacted by the City of Greenfield limiting access between the hours of 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. After 7 A.M., if you approach a check point, you will need identification showing a Greenfield address or I believe you should have a specific location that you are enroute to AND be prepared to call someone at the address you are enroute to for verification.

“In speaking with those who responded to the tornado struck towns in western Iowa earlier this spring, these steps are needed to prevent a tremendous amount of nonessential people from slowing down the progress of those who are essential to the clean up, especially utility crews trying to restore power to the City.
“Lives have been lost and many will be forever altered. Thus far, I’ve seen nothing but absolute cooperation between everyone…..everyone of all walks of life from the homeowner, a concerned citizen or a volunteer fireman from three counties away. In the coming days, be patient and compassionate with one another and we will get through this TOGETHER.”

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Wed., May 22nd, 2024

Weather

May 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: A chance of sprinkles this morning, otherwise mostly cloudy; Gradually becoming sunny. High near 72. W @ 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 10-20 mph.
Thu. Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 58. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms;Becoming Mostly sunny & breezy. High near 70.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sat. Night: A 40& chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low around 52.
Sunday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 71.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 77. Our Low this morning, 51. We received 1.52″ of rain in Atlantic yesterday. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 78 and the Low was 50. The record High for May 22nd was 98 in 1925. The record Low was 28 in 1895 & 1963. Sunrise: 5:54. Sunset: 8:38.

1 dead, another injured in Pottawattamie County crash, Tuesday

News

May 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Walnut, Iowa) – The Iowa State Patrol reports one person died and another was injured in a crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 80 westbound, near Walnut. The Patrol says a 2021 Freightliner semi driven by 85-year-old Kenneth Turner, of Norman, IN, was stopped in the left lane of I-80 near mile marker 48.55, due to a prior crash that had taken place.

A 2015 Honda Odyssey van driven by 45-year-old Emma Gonzalez-Maldonado, of Lincoln, NE., was traveling westbound on I-80 in the left lane, and failed to slow down and come to a stop. The van struck the semi before it spun-out and struck a third vehicle’s trailer. The third vehicle sustained no damage, and pulled-off to the shoulder of the road. The accident happened at around 4-p.m.

The van came to rest on the right shoulder of the Interstate. Gonzalez-Maldonado died at the scene. A passenger in the van, 18-year-old Emily Elizabeth Esteban, of Lincoln, NE., was injured, and transported by Walnut EMS to Myrtue Memorial Hospital, in Harlan. Both women were wearing their seat belts.

The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office.

Montgomery County storm damage report

News

May 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency Director Brian Hamman reports “Montgomery County was impacted by several rounds of severe weather on May 21, 2024, including multiple confirmed tornadoes, significant wind and hail and ongoing river flooding. (Photos courtesy Brian Hamman)

Red Oak Water Treatment plant building

Montgomery County Communications Tower

“Initial residential damage assessments conducted have revealed 28 homes directly impacted by tornadoes with damage ranging from affected to destroyed. A number of critical public facilities have been damaged and/or destroyed including a county owned 300’ radio communications tower and significant damage to Hacklebarney Park.

“No injuries have been reported and the total value of loss is not available at this time. Damage assessments will continue Thursday, May 23rd, between Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.

“As a result of today’s [Tuesday’s] severe weather and damage sustained, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, City of Red Oak and Emergency Management Commission have signed a Declaration of Disaster Emergency authorized under Iowa State Statute and the Montgomery County Comprehensive Emergency Plan. Jurisdictions will execute the expenditure of emergency funds from all available sources, the invoking of mutual aid agreements, and apply to the State of Iowa for disaster emergency assistance, as applicable.

CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES:
• J Ave between 210th x 230th due to flash flooding and culvert damage.
• Hacklebarney Park – Closed until further notice.”

Adair County Courthouse is closed today; Board of Supervisors meeting is cancelled

News

May 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Auditor Mandy Berg reports “The Adair County Courthouse will be closed Wednesday, May 22nd.  The Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for May 22nd has also been cancelled.” Berg said also, My prayers go out to everyone that was affected by today’s [Tuesday’s] tornado.  “