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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Saturday, June 4, 2022

Weather

June 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy w/a chance of showers. High 78. Winds South @ 10-20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/showers. Low 60. S @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms. High 79. S @ 10.

Monday: Mo. Cldy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms early. High 76.

Tuesday: Cldy w/showers possible late. High 72.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 84. Our Low was 57. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 91 and the Low was 65. The Record High of 96 was set in 1914. The Record Low of 31 was set in 1945.

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5 arrests in Red Oak, Friday evening

News

June 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Three men were arrested Friday evening, in Red Oak, following a report of fighting and arguing in the intersection of Broadway and Nuckols Streets. According to Red Oak Police, at around 9:15-p.m., 39-year-old Keith Andre Smith, 64-year-old Robert Ernest McMartin, and 32-year-old Codey Thomas Thramer, all of Red Oak, were arrested on simple misdemeanor charges of Disorderly Conduct – Fighting. Their bonds in the Montgomery County Jail was set at $300 each.

At around 6:40-p.m., Friday, Red Oak Police arrested 24-year-old Skylar Lee Bingham, of Red Oak, for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense. Bingham was taken into custody in the 200 block of N. 2nd Street. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 cash bond.

And, at around 6:26-p.m. Friday, 66-year-old Sheryl Lee Franzen, of Red Oak, was arrested in the 400 block of E. Reed Street, for Theft in the 5th Degree, following an incident at an ice cream shop. Franzen was being held on a $300 cash bond in the Montgomery County Jail.

 

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Former Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputy faces extortion & other charges

News

June 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Friday, reported that a former Iowa sheriff’s deputy is facing charges after asking a female driver to show him her breasts during a traffic stop. Klint Bentley, a former Buchanan County sheriff’s deputy, stopped a vehicle for speeding in February.

Authorities say Bentley allegedly asked the female driver to show him her breasts and implied he would withhold issuing a citation if she did, the DPS reported. According to court documents, Bentley asked the female, “What’s in it for me?” Bentley continued to solicit nude photos of her via text message after the traffic stop concluded, according to the DPS.

On Feb. 8, Bentley was terminated from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office. Bentley is charged with extortion, non-felonious misconduct in office and accepting a bribe.

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Produce in the Park Sees Record Attendance Opening Night, June 9 Market to Feature Strawberries

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

ATLANTIC, IA – Produce in the Park Market Manager Brigham Hoegh reports Thursday’s opening day for the market in the downtown Atlantic City Park, saw record attendance. Increased market attendance is expected to continue throughout the season given the number of vendors, variety of food trucks, and unique weekly themes and attractions. For example, the June 9 market will feature strawberries—and lots of strawberry products—as well as a taco truck and bounce house.

Strawberries will be everywhere at Produce in the Park June 9. Fresh strawberries will be sold by both Bridgewater Farm and Brun Ko Farm, the Guest Chef will be handing out free strawberry pie samples and recipes, and Sue’s Country Garden will be selling strawberry—and strawberry rhubarb—jams, as well as strawberry pastry bars. Kringleman Pastries will be at the park with strawberry kringle and strawberry cupcakes, Atlas Atlantic Cinema will have fresh-squeezed strawberry lemonade, and Matilda Dawn Creations will be selling strawberry-themed greeting cards. Additional strawberry-themed
activities are expected.

In addition to strawberries, the June 9 farmers market features Zemog’s Cocina taco truck, live music by Sarah Selders, and the Nishna Valley Family YMCA’s bounce houses and more activities for kids. County Conservation, Atlantic Parks and Recreation, Cass County Master Gardeners, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) will be at the park with information and activities. Senior Life Solutions and Cass County PROSPER are the June 9 “Self-Care Summer” organization.

Products expected at the park on June 9 include early season produce (such as rhubarb, spinach, asparagus, and green onions), lots of local meats (beef, pork, and lamb), farm-fresh eggs, honey, goatmilk soaps, candles, jewelry, wood crafts, plants for home gardens, and more.

Produce in the Park June 9 Summary:
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Location: Atlantic City Park (10 W. 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022)
Free Live Music: Sarah Selders
Food Truck: Zemog’s Cocina
Theme: Strawberries! Fresh strawberries from Brun Ko Farm and Bridgewater Farm; free samples of
strawberry pie from the Guest Chef; strawberry kringle and cupcakes from the Kringleman; strawberry
jam and strawberry pastry bars from Sue’s Country Garden; strawberry lemonade from Atlantic Atlas
Cinema; strawberry-greeting cards from Matilda Dawn Creations; and more!
Free drawing: 1 dozen farm-fresh eggs from Brun Ko Farm. (Sponsored by the Cass County Local Food
Policy Council.)
Fun for Kids: Bounce house and more activities by Nishna Valley Family YMCA.
Self-Care Summer Organizations: Senior Life Solutions, Cass County PROSPER
Visiting organizations: Cass County Conservation, Atlantic Parks and Recreation, Cass County Master
Gardeners, RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Payment methods accepted: All vendors accept cash. Many accept credit card and Venmo. All qualifying
food vendors accept SNAP/EBT (also known as food stamps). All fresh produce vendors both accept and
distribute Double Up Food Bucks (coupons given for SNAP/EBT purchases of fresh produce).

Produce in the Park June 2022 farmers markets are sponsored by the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission, the Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Cass County Tourism, Cass Health, First Whitney Bank and Trust, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, and Deter Motor Co. For updates on Produce in the Park, follow Produce in the Park on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/ProduceInThePark) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/produceintheparkatlanticia/), or visit the Produce in the Park website to sign up for the e-newsletter at www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com.

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Ames shooting victim and shooter were both members of the Iowa Nat’l. Guard

News

June 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Johnston, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Army National Guard said late Friday, that Spc. Eden M. Montang, who joined the Iowa Army National Guard in August 2019, was one of the two victims killed in the deadly shooting at Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, on June 2, 2022. Montang served as a mortuary affairs specialist with Detachment 1, Headquarters Support Company, 248th Aviation Support Battalion in Boone, Iowa.

The Story County Sheriff identified the shooter as Sgt. Johnathan L. Whitlatch, also a member of the Iowa Army National Guard. Whitlatch joined the Iowa Army National Guard in September 2015 and served as a human resources specialist with Detachment 1, Headquarters Support Company, 248th Aviation Support Battalion in Boone, Iowa. Prior to that, he was an infantryman with the 168th Infantry in Corning, Johnston and Shenandoah, Iowa. 

Neither Soldier was in an active duty status at the time of the shooting. The Iowa National Guard will provide casualty assistance to the family members of both Soldiers. “We are devastated by this tragic news,” said Maj. Gen. Ben Corell, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, “Our hearts are with all who are impacted, including the victims’ families, Ames, Iowa State and Cornerstone Church communities, friends, and fellow service members. While working to support those affected, we will continue to cooperate with law enforcement as the investigation continues.”

The Guard says it “is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our service members and our local communities. Our chaplains, Soldier Family Readiness professionals and behavioral health professionals have been engaged to assist service members and families processing this tragic news.”

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State Championship Soccer Schedule 06/04/2022

Sports

June 4th, 2022 by admin

GIRLS

1A Championship: #1 Assumption (16-4) vs. #2 Des Moines Christian (20-1) 10:00 a.m.
2A Championship: #1 Dallas Center-Grimes (21-0) vs. #2 Waverly-Shell Rock (18-1) 12:30 p.m.
3A Championship: #5 Ankeny Centennial (18-3) vs. #2 Abraham Lincoln (17-3) 3:00 p.m.

BOYS

1A Championship: #1 Western Christian (17-1) vs. #6 Assumption (15-5) 1:00 p.m.
2A Championship: #1 Pella (19-2) vs. #3 Lewis Central (17-3) 3:30 p.m.
3A Championship: #8 Waukee Northwest (10-10) vs. #6 Pleasant Valley (19-1) 6:00 p.m.

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High School Softball/Baseball Scoreboard 06/03/2022

Sports

June 4th, 2022 by admin

SOFTBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Atlantic 5, Kuemper Catholic 4 (A: Claire Pellett singled and scored winning run in the 7th on an overthrow error.)
Atlantic 3, Estherville-Lincoln Central 1 (A; Zoey Kirchhoff 11 K’s, 1 BB)
AHSTW 9, Clarinda 4
Carroll 8, Denison-Schleswig 5
Estherville-Lincoln Central 8, Kuemper Catholic 2

Western Iowa Conference

Logan-Magnolia 11, IKM-Manning 0
Missouri Valley 6, Audubon 4 (8 innings)
Tri-Center 12, Underwood 11 (8 innings) (TC: Natalie Ausdemore walk-off home run)

Rolling Valley Conference

Boyer Valley 13, West Harrison 0
CAM 5, Glidden-Ralston 4 (C: Karys Hunt 2 hits)
Coon Rapids-Bayard 5, Woodbine 4
Exira-EHK 12, Whiting 0 (3 inn)
Exira-EHK 15, Whiting 0 (4 inn)

Corner Conference

East Mills 8, Stanton 6
Griswold 7, Fremont-Mills 2

Pride of Iowa Conference

Lamoni 3, East Union 1
Martensdale-St. Marys 2, Southeast Warren 1
Mount Ayr 5, Bedford 1
Nodaway Valley 8, Lenox 1 (NV: Whitney Lamb 3 RBI, Jorja Holliday 11 K’s)
Wayne 15, SW Valley 0

BASEBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Kuemper Catholic 8, Atlantic 3
Lewis Central 9, CB Abraham Lincoln 0
St. Albert 7, CB Thomas Jefferson 4

Western Iowa Conference

Missouri Valley 8, Audubn 6
Treynor 11, Riverside 5
Tri-Center 13, Underwood 2 (TC: Sean McGee no-hitter)

Rolling Valley Conference

CAM 16, Glidden-Ralston 3 (C: Lane Spieker HR and 5 RBI)
Coon Rapids-Bayard 9, Woodbine 0
Exira-EHK 13, Whiting 0
West Harrison 7, Boyer Valley 1

Corner Conference

Fremont-Mills 28, Griswold 4
Stanton 6, East Mills 5

Pride of Iowa Conference

East Union 8, Central Decatur 7
Martensdale-St. Marys 4, SE Warren 3
Mount Ayr 10, Bedford 5
Nodaway Valley 3, Lenox 0 (NV: Caelen DeVault 1-hitter with 14 K’s)
Wayne 7, Southwest Valley 6

Other Scores

Carroll 10, ACGC 1

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Atlantic caps of Hall of Fame Day with a win over ranked Estherville-Lincoln Central

Sports

June 3rd, 2022 by admin

The Atlantic softball team had a great Friday at the ballpark. The Trojans beat Kuemper Catholic in the first game of a triangular 5-4 in comeback fashion. They followed that with an induction ceremony to add two more members to the Trojan Softball Hall of Fame. Then they capped off the night with a 3-1 win over Class 3A #8 Estherville-Lincoln Central.

Zoey Kirchhoff was phenomenal in the nightcap with 11 strikeouts with just one walk and only 3 hits allowed. Atlantic Head Coach Terry Hinzman was very proud of her effort in the circle.

Kirchhoff said she felt pretty confident out there.

Ava Bruckner started the scoring with an RBI single in the 2nd inning. Jada Jensen reached on an error to drive in a run in the fifth when the bases were loaded and Madison Huddleson followed with an RBI single to bring the lead to 3-0 at that point. Coach Hinzman thought they battled well at the plate as a team.

The Midgets plated their lone run on an RBI single by Kaitlyn Tendal in the 6th. Atlantic improved to 6-2 on the season and will play two more games on Saturday as they host the Trojan Tournament at the Atlantic Little League Complex.

Program pioneer Mel Allen and original team member Karen Hoffmann were inducted into the Trojan Softball Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony and original team co-captain Deb Wheatley Field threw out the first pitch. You can hear interview with Karen, Deb, and Mel’s daughter during the early innings of our broadcast. Watch and listen back on our KJANTV broadcast HERE.

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ALETHA FRANCES BUCK, 97, of Shelby (Svcs. 6/8/22)

Obituaries

June 3rd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

ALETHA FRANCES BUCK, 97, of Shelby, died Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Shelby. Funeral services for ALETHA BUCK will be held 11-a.m. Wednesday, June 8th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from3:00 – 8:00 PM, with the family greeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.; Online condolences may be left at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Burial is in the Shelby Cemetery.

ALETHA FRANCES BUCK is survived by:

Her daughters – Terry (Ron Russell) Larson of Topeka, KS; Rebekah (John) Lambrix of Rochester, NY, & Cynthia (Mark) Tuttle of Adel.
Her sons – Robert H. Buck of Shelby, & David (Traci) Buck of Elkhorn, NE.

Several Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, & Great-great-grandchildren Many Other Relatives & Friends

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2022 All-Western Iowa Conference Soccer Teams

Sports

June 3rd, 2022 by admin

Girls First Team
Miranda Ring (Tri-Center)
Clara Teigland (Treynor)
Marissa Ring (Tri-Center)
Peyton Scott (Treynor)
Georgia Paulson (Underwood)
Madison Ehrens (Underwood)
Tieler Hull (Underwood)
Zoe Heim (Lo-Ma)
Rachel Hundtofe (Tri-Center)
Madison Eckmann (AHSTW)
Leslie Morales – Foote (Underwood)
Josie Davidson (Treynor)
Sophie Caniglia (Missouri Valley)

Girls Second Team
Regan Ward (Underwood)
Mariah Nolting (Lo-Ma)
Tatum Carlson (Tri-Center)
Grace Porter (AHSTW)
Jozie Lewis (Treynor)
Brooke Daughenbaugh (Tri-Center)
Cassidy Cunningham (Underwood)
Preslie Arbaugh (Tri-Center)
Lola Paulson (Underwood)
Kendra Kuck (Underwood)
Sadie Schaaf (Treynor)
McKenna Witte (Lo-Ma)
Devon Koyle (Missouri Valley)

Boys First Team
Raydden Grobe (AHSTW)
Kaden Ogle (Underwood)
Thomas Schwartz (Treynor)
Jacob Downey (Lo-Ma)
Danny Kinsella (Treynor)
Evan Honan (Underwood)
Brock Poland (Treynor)
Sam Burmeister (Treynor)
Ethan Flaharty (Tri-Center)
Baker Lally (Lo-Ma)
Hayden Fischer (AHSTW)
Rhett Bentley (Riverside)
Ryder Davidson (Treynor)

Boys Second Team
Nicio Adame (Lo-Ma)
Owen Mieska (Treynor)
Dyson Rasmussen (Underwood)
Mason Ogle (Underwood)
Nate Petersen (Treynor)
Aidan Martin (AHSTW)
Ramon Ciurana (AHSTW)
Austin Kremkoski (Riverside)
Sebastian Caniglia (Missouri Valley)
Charlie Schrage (Treynor)
Connor Murray (Missouri Valley)
Sam Onate (Missouri Valley)
Ethan Schneckloth (Tri-Center)

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