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4 arrested in Red Oak, Sunday evening

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October 11th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Four people, including three juveniles, were arrested in Red Oak, Sunday evening. Red Oak Police report 18-year-old Odin Alexander Vincent Hathaway, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 5:18-p.m. at a location on Riverview Road, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $1,000 bond. Three juveniles were arrested on the same charge. They were cited and released to their parents or guardians.

Odin Hathaway

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Monday, Oct. 11, 2021

Weather

October 11th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/light rain or drizzle, mainly this morning. High around 65. NE @ 10.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 45. N @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 75. S @ 5-10.

Wednesday: Mo. Cldy w/showers & thunderstorms possible. High 74.

Thursday: P/Cldy. High 64.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 68. Our Low this morning (as of 5-a.m.), was 54. We received .05″ rain yesterday into early this morning. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 85 and the Low was 47. The Record High on this date was 93 in 1893. The Record Low was 17 in 1987.

3 adults and a teen injured in Fremont County I-29 accident, Sunday morning

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October 11th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Percival, Iowa) – A collision on Interstate 29 Sunday morning in Fremont County resulted in four people being transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), in Omaha. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash south of the Percival exit occurred at around 1:20-a.m., when a southbound 2018 Honda Civic left the road for reasons unknown, crossed the median, and traveled a short distance in the northbound lane before striking a 2010 GMC Yukon head-on.

The Civic came to rest in the median, facing westbound, while the SUV came to rest on the east shoulder, facing southwest. The driver of the Honda, 19-year-old Mateo Zaragoza, of Overland Park, Kansas, the driver of the Yukon, 40-year-old Rebecca Harris, of Lincoln, NE, were transported by Hamburg Rescue and LifeNet helicopter to the hospital.

Two others in Harris vehicle were injured in the crash: 39-year-old Melvin Harris, of Lincoln, NE., and a 14-year old juvenile. The juvenile went to the UNMC by Riverton Rescue, while Melvin Harris was transported by Tabor Rescue. All of the injured, with the exception of Melvin Harris, were wearing their seat belts.

The accident remains under investigation. In addition to the aforementioned rescue units and helicopter, the Patrol was assisted at the scene by Nebraska City Rescue, Glenwood Rescue and Pacific Junction Rescue. Fremont and Mills County Sheriff’s Deputies also assisted at the crash site.

1 dead, 1 injured in a Corvette rollover accident near De Soto

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October 11th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(DeSoto, Iowa) – A single-vehicle rollover accident in Dallas County, Sunday afternoon, claimed the life of one man and resulted in injuries to another. Both were from Earlham. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 1980 Chevy Corvette driven by 19-year-old Samuel Wayne Kasap, entered westbound Interstate 80 from the DeSoto on-ramp at around 1:17-p.m, and accelerated to a high rate of speed.

The car went out of control about a one-mile west of the exit, and rolled into the median as well as the cable barrier. The vehicle came to rest in the eastbound lanes. Neither of the occupants were wearing a seat belt, and both were ejected.

Samuel Kasap died at the scene. His passenger, 24-year-old Maximilian Vincent Kasap, was injured and transported by Dallas County Rescue to Mercy Hospital, in Des Moines. The accident remains under investigation.

Just two hours later and a few miles the east, a minivan slammed into the back of a semitruck. The semitruck was stopped because of the first crash. The driver of the minivan died. Investigators have not released that person’s name.

15-year-old female shot in Ft. Dodge Saturday night

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October 10th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Fort Dodge, Iowa/KCCI — Police in Fort Dodge report a teenage girl was shot and wounded Saturday night. Authorities were called to the 1000 block of North 26th Street at about 10:53 p.m. on reports of a loud party. The caller said about 40 individuals were at the residence. As police were responding to the call, another caller reported shots were fired at the same house. Upon arrival, many individuals were seen fleeing the area. Officers went to the back yard of the residence where they found a 15-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to the upper chest.

The initial investigation revealed an unknown suspect fired multiple shots, striking the girl. The girl was taken by Life Flight to a Des Moines hospital. Her condition was unknown as of Sunday afternoon. The Fort Dodge Police Department is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 515-573-7788.

2 arrested for alleged theft of property in Red Oak

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October 10th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Two people were arrested on Theft charges Sunday afternoon, in Red Oak. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 36-year-old Beth Renee Perdue and 39-year-old Joseph Aaron Nelson, both of Red Oak, were taken into custody in a residence in the 200 block of Oakwood Avenen, at around 1-p.m. They were transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond each, for Theft in the 5th Degree.

TIM PLANCK, 57, of Atlantic (Private Svcs.; Visitation 10/18/21)

Obituaries

October 10th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

TIM PLANCK, 57, of Atlantic, died Saturday, Oct. 9th, at home. Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment for TIM PLANCK will be held at Hollst-Lawn Cemetery near Yutan, NE. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

An open visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No visitation with the family present is planned.

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

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.

TIM PLANCK is survived by:

Parents: Jack and Darlene Planck.

Brothers: Thad (Sheiree) Planck of Atlantic. Chip (Acacia) Planck of Omaha, NE.

Sister: Kelly Planck of North Palm Beach, FL.

Second half rally leads Iowa to big win over Penn State

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October 10th, 2021 by admin

The Iowa Hawkeyes rallied from 14 points down and beat Penn State 23-20 on Saturday in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes outscored the Nittany Lions 10-0 in the fourth quarter to grab the win.

Spencer Petras went 17-31 passing for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns. Including the go ahead score to Ragaini in the final period. It was Iowa’s first win over a top five team since beating then #3 Ohio State in 2017.

Penn State quarteback Sean Clifford left the game with an injury with a few minutes left in the first half and did not return. Penn State fell to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten.

Iowa improves to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big Ten play. Next up for the Hawkeyes is a home game against Purdue next Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. and we’ll have coverage on KJAN starting at 12:30 p.m.

UNI drops road trip to North Dakota State 34-20

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October 10th, 2021 by admin

The #12 UNI Panthers fell on the road to the #5 North Dakota State Bison on Saturday in Fargo. The Bison outscored the Panthers 21-10 in the second half to seal the victory.

UNI outgained the Bison 381-363 yards but still came up short. Bison quarterback Quincy Patterson ran for two scores and threw for another. The Bison improve to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Valley.

UNI receiver Isaiah Weston had a touchdown in the second quarter to go with 181 yards on 5 catches. He extended his streak of receiving touchdowns in a game to 4. The Panthers fall to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Valley.

The Panthers will next host South Dakota next Saturday at 4:00 p.m. It will be Family Weekend with fans encouraged to wear white. The game will be available on ESPN+

Drake falls at home to Dayton

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October 10th, 2021 by admin

The Drake Bulldog football team came up short 28-10 to Dayton at home on Saturday. Dayton Outscored the Bulldogs 14-0 in the second quarter and pulled away for the win.

The Flyers took the lead when a high snap sailed over Drake pounter Shane Dunning’s head and was scooped up by the Flyer’s Ca’ron Coleman at the four yard line and run in for the score. Rushing touchdowns by Jack Cook and Jake Chisolm put Dayton up 21-0 in the third quarter.

The Flyers won their second straight game in the series. They improve to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the Pioneer Football League.

All of Drake’s 10 points came in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs fall to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the PFL. Next up for the Dogs is a trip to San Diego for a 4:00 p.m. central kick next Saturday.