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No. 21 Iowa women fall at No. 6 Michigan

Sports

February 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

A late rally came up short as the 21st ranked Iowa Hawkeye women lost at sixth ranked Michigan 98-90. Caitlin Clark scored 25 of her career high 46 points in the fourth quarter as the Hawkeyes cut a 25 point deficit to five.

Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. The Hawkeyes were without injured starters Gabbie Marshall and McKenna Warnock and were outrebounded 49-30.

Iowa scored 36 points in the fourth quarter.

Iowa is 9-3 in the Big Ten.

Big second half lifts Iowa over Minnesota

Sports

February 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa buckled down defensively in the second half in a victory over Minnesota in a 71-59 win. With Fran McCaffery sidelined by COVID assistant Billy Taylor was in the pilot’s seat.

The Hawkeyes trailed 38-34 at halftime.

Taylor says he challenged the Hawkeyes at halftime to pick it up defensively.

Keegan Murray had 24 points and 15 rebounds and Patrick McCaffery added 18 points as the Hawkeyes improve to 5-6 in the Big Ten.

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

Weather

February 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High 49. Winds SW @ 10-15 mph.
Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 27. SW @ 5.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 55. SW-NW @ 10-20.
Wednesday: P/Cldy. High 43.
Thursday: P/Cldy. High 36.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 47 and the low was 15. This day last year we had a high of 3 and a low of -10. The all-time record high for today’s date was 64 in 1987 and the record low was -30 in 1905. Sunrise today is 7:26 a.m. Sunset tonight at 5:43 p.m.

Senate committee to debate guns-in-parking-lots bill

News

February 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A bill that would override business policies that prevent employees from having guns in their vehicles in the company parking lot has cleared initial review in the Iowa Senate. Senator Jason Schultz, a Republican from Schleswig, is the bill’s sponsor. “The employee, I believe, has a fundamental right on their way to work…on their way home after work to have a weapon as a means of well-being and security,” Schultz says.

Schultz says his bill wouldn’t affect businesses that do not allow employees to bring guns into the workplace, but he says leaving a gun in a locked, parked vehicle should be allowed. Rita Carter of the United Methodist Church Advocates says she’s concerned because the bill also applies to the employees AND volunteers of non-profits. “So what’s to prevent an employee from — even though they’ve lawfully locked their gun and ammunition in their car — from going out, getting it, coming back in and wreaking havoc?” she asks.

Tracey Kennedy is an Iowa chapter leader for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. “There are legitimate reasons employers choose not to have firearms being stored on the property, including the risk of guns being stolen from cars,” she says. “Research actually suggests that nearly one quarter of guns are taken from cars and other vehicles.” The legislature’s website shows the Iowa Association of Business and Industry is opposed to the bill, while a number of other business groups are monitoring the legislation.

Richard Rogers of the Iowa Firearms Coalition says about two dozen states have similar parking lot laws. “What we believe is that employers have rights, but employees and citizens have rights, including a right to an expectation of privacy in their vehicle, just as they do in their home,” Rogers says, “and that the place to draw the line between those rights is at the locked door of a private vehicle.”

The bill is tentatively scheduled for debate in a Senate Committee this week. Policy bills like this one must be approved by a Senate or a House committee by the end of NEXT week — or the bill is tabled for the year. That deadline does not apply to spending or tax-related bills.

Atlantic Parks & Rec and the Atlantic Public Library team up for “Find my pair”

News

February 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department is pairing up with the Atlantic Public Library to promote recreation and “I love my library” month. There will be 15 pairs (of things like Salt and pepper shakers, socks and shoes, milk and cookies, etc.) hidden in City Park and 15 pairs hidden in Cedar Park. Find both hearts which pair up, take a picture with both, and show either the pictures to the Atlantic Library Staff OR the Atlantic Parks and Rec Department, to earn a prize. Pairs vary, but there are pairs specific to Cedar Park and pairs specific to City Park.

CLIFF SHERIFF, 82, of Greenfield (Svcs. 2/11/22)

Obituaries

February 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

CLIFF SHERIFF, 82, of Greenfield, died Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Funeral services for CLIFF SHERIFF will be held 11-a.m. Friday, Feb. 11th, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Open Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield. Family Visitation:  The family will greet friends on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

A private family burial for Cliff Sheriff will be held in the Hebron Cemetery, rural Orient, Iowa, with a luncheon to follow the at the Greenfield UMC.

Memorials may be directed to the Cliff Sheriff Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

CLIFF SHERIFF is survived by:

His wife – Eileen Sheriff, of Greenfield.

His daughters – Kristy Sheriff, of Corydon; Heidi (Mark) Crawford, of Creston, and Jody Sheriff, of Greenfield.

His brothers – Wendell Sheriff and Bruce (Gerry) Sheriff, all of Greenfield.

3 grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

CLARENCE BONER, 83, of Atlantic (& formerly of Omaha) – No Svcs. Planned

Obituaries

February 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

CLARENCE BONER, 83, of Atlantic (& formerly of Omaha), died Friday, Feb. 4th, at Cass Health in Atlantic. No services are planned for CLARENCE BONER at this time. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic is assisting the family.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

CLARENCE BONER is survived by:

His sons – Mike (Alice) Boner, of Glenwood; Tony Boner, of Bradenton, FL.

His daughters – Karen (Brent) McDonald, of Atlantic; & Ronda Taylor, of Omaha.

16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

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

Tesla driver clocked at 124 mph on Hwy 30

News

February 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol’s District 11 Office  in Cedar Rapids, Sunday, posted on social media, a picture of a Tesla pulled over for traveling 124 mph on Highway 30, in Linn County. The photo caption read “We tell motorists TIME and TIME again that SPEED is one of the leading contributing factors in crashes. #speedkills Clearly, this Tesla driver from yesterday wasn’t worried or listening. Maybe a fine and possible loss of driving privileges will help them understand?”

From the ISP Facebook page

Adair County Sheriff’s report, 2/6/22

News

February 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Sunday (Today), released a report on an arrest and an incident. At around 7:12-p.m., Saturday, 55-year-old Matthew Eric Browning, of Council Bluffs, was arrested by Greenfield Police, on an Adair County warrant for Violation of a Protective Order, and on a Pottawattamie County warrant for Violation of Probation. He was being held without bond on the Adair County warrant until making an initial court appearance, and on a $2,000 bond on the Pott. County warrant.

On Feb. 1st, Stuart Police arrested 50-year-old Scotty Lee Coe, of Stuart, for Driving While Barred. He was released the following day on a $2,000 cash or surety bond.

Fremont County Sheriff’s report for Jan.24-Feb. 5, 2022

News

February 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Sidney, Iowa) – The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports eight arrests took place from January 24th through February 5th.

Donald Ryan

David Ryan

Bobbie Jo Cristo

Three of the arrests took place on Saturday (2/5): 45-year-old Donald Ryan, of Shenandoah, was arrested on a Fremont County Warrant for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense; 48-year-old David Ryan, of Shenandoah, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, 3rd Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving while Barred, Habitual Violator, and 39-year-old Bobbi Jo Cristo, of Shenandoah, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine 2nd Offense, Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Feb. 2nd, 30-year-old Cassandra Rodriguez, of Sidney, was arrested for Simple Assault, and 25-year-old Brianna Kelley, of Sidney, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

There were two arrests on Jan. 29th, in Fremont County: 49-year-old Timothy Fantroy, of Omaha, Nebraska was arrested on a Fremont County warrant for Forgery; and 23-year-old Brandon Logan, of Sidney, was arrested for a Fremont County warrant for Child Endangerment.

Rodriguez

McKinstry

Fantroy

Kelley

Logan

And, on January 24th, 20-year-old Cory McKinstry, of Hamburg, was arrested for a Fremont County warrant for Child Endangerment.