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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Monday, March 7 2022

Weather

March 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: (Winter Weather Advisory until 8-a.m.) Light snow ending (< than 1/2″ additional accumulation); Becoming partly cloudy. High 33. NW @ 10-20.Wind chill values as low as 10.
Tonight: Fair to P/Cldy. Low around 12. Winds becoming light and variable.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 46. SW @ 10-20. Wind chill values as low as 10 early.
Wednesday: P/Cldy. High 37.
Thursday: Cloudy w/a chance of snow. High near 28.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 34. Our Low this morning, 23. We received 1.3″ of snow overnight at KJAN (up until 5-a.m.). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 68, and the Low was 34. The Record High was 78 in 2000. The Record Low was -11, in 1982.

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Shelby County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting today at 9-a.m. (3/7/22)

News

March 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting today (March 7), beginning at 9-a.m. During their session in the Supervisor’s Board Room at the Shelby County Courthouse, the Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Maximum Tax Levy, and act on setting the date for a Fiscal Year 2023 Shelby County Budget Hearing and publication.

This Thursday evening (March 10), the Board will meet with member of the Farm Bureau, in the Farm Bureau meeting room  (908 6th Street) in Harlan, beginning at 6:30 PM. No action items are planned. The session is only for discussion.

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Ernst seeks stable federal funding for ‘Beagle Brigade’

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, is partnering with a Georgia Senator who’s a Democrat to seek more permanent funding for a government program that trains dogs to detect animal diseases.

“They use some of them in airports because, of course, people bring in unauthorized goods through TSA and other means,” Ernst says. Most of the dogs are beagles and the operation has been dubbed the “Beagle Brigade” — and Ernst says it’s role is critical due to rising concerns about African Swine Fever and bird flu.

The National Detector Dog Training Center in Georgia is financed this year with about seven million dollars in airport fees, but Ernst says that’s an unstable funding source. “Wild swings in funding that don’t allow the consistencies that we need to make sure we’re protecting our goods here in the United States,” Ernst says.

Ernst is pushing for congress to include funding for the program in the U-S-D-A’s budget. The dogs help screen baggage, cargo, and parcels at nearly 90 U.S. airports to detect fruits, vegetables and meats that could carry foreign plant pests or animal diseases into the country. Beagles are the preferred breed for this work because they are even tempered in crowds and have a highly-developed sense of smell.

(Reporting by Iowa Public Radio’s Katie Peikes)

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Fremont County Sheriff’s report, 3/7/22

News

March 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports nine arrests took place from Feb. 20, 2002 through March 1st:

  • 02/20/22, Brooke Kingery, age 42 of Sidney, IA was arrested for Domestic Abuse 1st Degree
  • 02/21/22, Ambriea Chandler, age 29 of Sidney, IA was arrested on an outstanding Fremont County warrant.
  • 02/21/22, Herbert Hatcher, age 52 of Sidney, IA was arrested for Interference with Official Acts
  • 02/24/22, Nautica Patterson, age 23 of Omaha, NE, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • 02/24/22, Antonio Allen, age 30 of Kansas City, Mo, was arrested for Interference with Official Acts, and Felon in Possession of a firearm
  • 02/25/22, James Pontow, age 70 of Randolph, IA was arrested for Contempt of Court
  • 02/25/222, Katelan Jacobs, age 22 of Peru, NE, was arrested for an outstanding warrant
  • 02/27/22, Justin Loghry, age 35 of Sidney, IA, was arrested for OWI 3rd Offense, No Valid DL, Failure to Maintain Control, and Open Container
  • 3/01/22, Chelsey Blank, age 23 of Villisca, IA was arrested for an outstanding warrant for Harassment 1st Degree

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Atlantic Archery wins NASP Bullseye State Title

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

The Atlantic High School archery team took home a state championship in the bullseye portion of the NASP state archery tournament in Des Moines this weekend.

The Trojans had a team total of 3,381 to win the championship. They were led by a second place High School boys finish from Connor Johnson who had a 292 score and an eighth place High School boys finish from Cooper Jipsen with a 290. Mariah Hadley was 5th overall in the high school girls with the score of 290.

The Trojans beat out Valley High School by three points to win the title and Cedar Rapids Prairie was third just five points back.

Atlantic also placed fourth in the team standings of the 3D tournament for the weekend. Cooper Jipsen led the way with a 5th place finish in the high school boys with a score of 287.

Atlantic Head Coach Clint Roland was honored as Archery Coach of the Year.

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No. 24 Iowa falters late at No. 20 Illinois

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

Iowa made just 10 of 22 free throws, including six of 16 in the second half in a 74-72 loss, snapping their five game win streak.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. The Hawkeyes will be the fifth seed in the Big Ten Tournament.

Iowa faces the winner of Nebraska vs. Northwestern on Thursday. We’ll have the game on KJAN.

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No. 12 Iowa women beat Indiana for B1G Tournament Championship

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

Monika Czinano scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the 12th ranked Iowa women beat Indiana 74-67 to win the Big Ten Tournament. It is the first time the Hawkeyes have won the regular season and tournament title in the same season.

The Hawkeyes take a seven game winning streak into the NCAA Tournament

It is the third time Lisa Bluder has led the Hawkeyes to the Big Ten Tournament title.

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Drake falls to Loyola in MVC Championship game

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

For the second straight year Drake came up short in the Missouri Valley Championship game against Loyola. The Bulldogs surrender a 19-0 run in the first half and fell to the Ramblers 64-58. Roman Penn led the Bulldogs with 18 points.

Drake led 18-8 in the opening half before Loyola took control. Bulldog coach Darian DeVries.

The Bulldogs are 24-10 and while a second straight at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament is unlikely DeVries says his team has hopes of playing in the postseason.

DeVries has led the Bulldogs to four straight 20-win seasons and this was the first time Drake has ever sold out of its allotment of tickets for the tournament.

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Red Cross Assisting Those Affected by Saturday’s Tornadoes

News

March 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

MARCH 6, 2022 — The American Red Cross is assisting those affected by last night’s tornadoes. Starting in the immediate aftermath of the storm, the Red Cross has been in contact with local officials across the impacted areas to assess the needs of the residents. Assistance has been provided to partners who have supported shelters and reception centers.

The Red Cross continues to address the immediate needs and will have a team in Madison County today to distribute snacks, water and relief supplies. Red Cross workers will also be setting up casework with those affected to help identify their needs and plan their next steps.

For those wanting to support the Red Cross efforts, donations can be made at redcross.org/donate.

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Red Haw State Park closed due to storm damage

News

March 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

CHARITON, Iowa — Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Sunday, said “Due to extensive damage from the storm on March 5th, Red Haw State Park in Chariton will be closed until further notice.

Extensive damage was sustained to the campground, where there was one fatality and one injury. Additionally, there are significant damages to the beach area, including the boat docks, the Bait House, beach shelters and a storage building.”

The park is currently without power. The public is asked to keep away from the area, so debris clean-up and repairs can be completed.

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