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Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: Monday, 11/8/2021

Weather

November 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Areas of fog this morning; P/Cldy. HIgh 63. N @ 10-15.

Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 39. NE @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to cloudy w/isolated showers. High 54. NE @ 5-10.

Wednesday: P/Cldy to Cldy w/afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High 58.

Thursday: Showers ending in the morning. Mo. Cldy, windy & cooler. High 49.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 69. Our Low this morning, 35. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 73 and the Low was 56. The Record High was 80 in 1999 & 2006. The Record Low was -12 in 1991.

 

Hundreds gather in Fairfield to honor teacher found murdered in city park

News

November 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Hundreds gathered in Fairfield this weekend for a vigil honoring high school Spanish teacher Nohema Graber, who investigators believe was killed by two Fairfield High School students. Maria Jimenez says Graber was as an inspiring educator and much-loved member of Fairfield’s Latino community.  “Nohema meant so much to us. She was considered part of my family,” she said. “I would be selfish if I say just my family because everyone in the Hispanic community considered her as part of their family.”

Jimenez, who went to school with Graber’s daughter, described Graber as a devout Catholic who attended daily mass. “There’s so many meories and unforgettable moments we spent together,” she said, “dancing to any Spanish music, sharing a meal or riding to Ottumwa for a Spanish service, were a part of those unforgettable moments that will never be the same without her.” Fred Hucke, one of Graber’s fellow teachers, wrote a song for the vigil.

Graber is survived by three adult children. School and faith leaders in Fairfield are urging residents to support each other and to reach out when they need help.

(Reporting by Iowa Pubic Radio’s Kate Payne)

Chiefs hold off Packers 13-7

Sports

November 7th, 2021 by admin

The Kansas Chiefs scored 13 points in the opening half and used lots of pressure on Packer’s quarterback Jordan Love to earn their fifth win of the season Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Packers got a fourth quarter touchdown on a sideline pass to Allen Lazard but the Chiefs hit on a couple of big plays to run out the rest of the clock. Patrick Mahomes hit Tyreek Hill for a first down on a third and ten near midfield to seal the game.

The Packers struggled to get the offense moving with Jordan Love under center due to the absence of Aaron Rodgers due to COVID protocols. Green Bay finally put together a drive early in the fourth quarter but it ended when Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed picked off a pass intended for Davante Adams near the goal line. The Packers scored on the next drive but it was too little, too late.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 166 yards and one score to Travis Kelce in the first quarter. Harrison Butker connected on both of his field goal attempts in the game, including a 55 yarder right before half.

Jordan Love finished 19 of 34 passing for 190 yards with one TD and one interception in his first career start. The Packers fell to 7-2 on the year.

The Chiefs improved to 5-4 on the season and will now prep for a Sunday Night Football game at the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday.

Page County Sheriff’s report

News

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office, Sunday, said Page County Deputies, Saturday, arrested 42-year-old Jennifer Kristen Bond Rush. She was arrested at an apartment in the 900 block of S. 27th Street, on an active Page County Warrant for Violation of Probation. The cash or surety Bond for Rush was set at $1,000.

And, on Friday, November 5th, Page County Deputies arrested 45-year-old Timothy Lee Young in the Page County Magistrate’s Courtroom. Young was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. His cash or surety bond was set at $300.

Tim Young

Jennifer Rush

1 dead another injured in a Council Bluffs shooting

News

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

One person is dead and another was injured during a shooting Sunday morning on the far east side of Council Bluffs. KETV in Omaha reports the shooting occurred during a domestic disturbance that took place at around 7:45-a.m., near Parkview Drive and Timber Drive. One person died at the scene, the other was transported to a hospital.

Sheriff’s deputies believe they have everyone involved accounted for. A sergeant says there’s no danger to the public.

JEFF MAURY, 66, of rural Atlantic (Celebration of Life 11/10/21)

Obituaries

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

JEFF MAURY, 66, of rural Atlantic, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. A Celebration of Life visitation and luncheon for JEFF MAURY will be held 1-p.m. Wed., Nov. 10th, at the American Legion Memorial Building (201 Poplar St.), in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

The family will open the time together with sharing.

JEFF MAURY is survived by:

His wife – Sandy Maury.

His son – Steve (Susan) Latusick, of Bradenton, FL.

His daughter – Stacy (Jason) Wallace, of Nickerson, NE.

and 2 grandchildren.

CAM School Board regular meeting set for Monday

News

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Anita, Iowa) – A regular meeting of the CAM School District’s Board of Education takes place 6:30-p.m. MONDAY, at the High School Superintendent’s Office, in Anita. Among the items on the Consent agenda is action on the following:

  • Open enrollments
  • Resignations
  • Contracts
  • Fundraisers
  • Volunteers

Following the regular Administrative reports, the Board will discuss and/or act on:

  • Election results
  • Approving of the Corrective Action Plan to the SBRC (School Budget Review Committee) for late filing of the Special Education Supplement Report.
  • Considering the recommendations of the SIAC (School Improvement Advisory) Committee.
  • Approval of a request to change lanes on the salary schedule for the 2021-22 school year.
  • Accepting bids for retaining wall bricks.
  • Approving transportation for out-of-state field trips to Omaha for the 2nd Grade, to Children’s Museum, and 5th Grade to the Omaha Symphony.
  • and, the Board will act on approving 500 Series Board Policies, before presenting the Board reports.

Drake falls to Marist in defensive battle

Sports

November 7th, 2021 by admin

The Drake Bulldogs dropped a 7-0 game at Marist on Saturday in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Red Foxes got the only score of the game in the third quarter on a 10 yard pass from Austin Day to Hunter Cobb.

Both teams missed field goal chances and the Bulldogs had one attempt blocked in the third quarter. The defenses dominated much of the game and the Red Foxes had just a slight advantage in total yardage and time of possession.

The Bulldogs were playing for the first time in three weeks following a COVID-19 outbreak and a bye week. The Bulldogs fell to 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the PFL. Next up for Drake is a home game against PFL newcomer St. Thomas for a 12:00 p.m. kickoff next Saturday.

UNI falls in overtime at Illinois State

Sports

November 7th, 2021 by admin

UNI fell behind 10-0 but rallied in the fourth quarter to tie the game against Illinois State and send it to overtime. The Redbirds hit on their first overtime possession with a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jackson Waring to Austing Nagel. UNI had their possession end with a pass that fell short of Bradrick Shaw for an incompletion that ended the game.

UNI looked like they were going to have a chance to win the game in regulation. Deion McShane returned a punt 69-yards to the Redbirds’ 1 yard line with just over a minute to play, but it was called back on a block-in-the-back penalty.

UNI outgained Illinios State 315-164 but a number of mistakes cost the Panthers scoring chances. Isaiah Weston was a bright spot once again with 142 yards receiving, he leads the FCS in yards per reception at 25.38.

The Panthers fell to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in the Valley. Next up for UNI is a road trip to No. 17 Missouri State for a 2:00 p.m. kickoff on ESPN+

Iowa State sends Texas packing in 30-7 romp

Sports

November 7th, 2021 by admin

The Iowa State Cyclones came alive in the second half and blew past Texas 30-7 on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The Cyclones were down 7-3 at halftime but Breece hall quickly turned that around with a 47-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter and the Cyclones pulled away.

Tarique Milton caught a 49-yard score from wideout Xavier Hutchinson on a trick play mid third quarter. Hall added another rushing score and Andrew Mevis kicked two field goals in the fourth to seal it.

Hall finished with 140 yards on 19 carries in the game. He extends his streak of consecutive games with a rushing touchdown to 21, the third best streak in NCAA FBS history. He also grabbed his 18th career multi-TD game, 4th most in Big 12 history.

Iowa State improved to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big 12. Next up for the Cyclones is a road trip to Texas Tech next Saturday. That game has been set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.