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Heat Advisory Monday afternoon/evening for counties along & south of I-80

Weather

August 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY THRU THE LATE EVENING HOURS…(9-p.m. for the far west/southwest counties; 8-p.m. for Cass & other Counties)

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 105 or higher expected.

* WHERE…Counties along and south of Interstate 80

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

Heat Advisory beginning at Noon Monday (Counties in Orange)

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Stanton man arrested Saturday night in Red Oak

News

August 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police report the arrest Saturday evening, of 36-year-old Joshua Andrew Fink, from Stanton. Fink was arrested for Driving While Suspended, and Domestic Abuse Assault/3rd or subsequent offense, a Class-D Felony. Fink was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held without bond pending a court appearance.

TERRY M. WYLLIE, 76, of Atlantic (Graveside Svcs. 8/11/21)

Obituaries

August 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

TERRY M. WYLLIE, 76, of Atlantic, died at home on Friday, August, 6th. Graveside services for TERRY WYLLIE will be held 1-p.m. Wed., Aug. 11th, at the Garner Cemetery, just south of Bridgewater. Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic has the arrangements.

An open visitation will be held from 4-until 6-p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10th, at the funeral home.; Online condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

TERRY WYLLIE is survived by his wife – Norma Wyllie, of Atlantic.

Authorities warn State Fair visitors to lock their vehicle

News

August 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa — With the Des Moines metro area has averaged more than 100 stolen vehicles per month this year, authorities are warning too many drivers make it easy for thieves to steal even more vehicles. Law enforcement departments, including the Iowa State Patrol, Des Moines Police, West Des Moines Police, Ankeny Police and the Polk County Sheriff, report 765 stolen vehicles from the beginning of the year. Another 796 vehicles were burglarized.An officials with the Iowa State Patrol, Lt. Nathan Ludwig, tells KCCI, that with the State Fair beginning on Thursday, drivers should remember to lock their car, and not to leave valuables in plain sight. Police say drivers have given thieves a happy hunting ground by leaving unattended vehicles running in parking lots with air conditioners on when it’s extremely hot and while they run into a convenience store, or simply leaving the keys in an unlocked vehicle while it’s unattended. Ludwig told KCCI, people are “Just getting lazy.”

Another common misconception, according to investigators, is that push-to-start vehicles left running cannot be stolen if a key fob is away. That is not the case. The most common targets in Central Iowa include Ford, Chevy and Dodge trucks.

Polk County to require masks in all county bldgs. beginning Aug. 9th

News

August 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Officials in Polk County announced Friday it will be requiring masks for all staff and visitors in county buildings starting Aug. 9. The requirement comes after Polk County saw a 65% increase of COVID-19 cases over the last week, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.

KCCI reports county officials said in a statement, “Vaccination remains the safest and most effective way to prevent illness, However, until our community reaches at least 75% vaccination rate and drops back into the moderate transmission rate category, masks will remain an effective tool in reducing our collective risk of hospitalizations and deaths, particularly in our unvaccinated population of children.”

The county has also extended vaccination incentives including two free tickets to those who get vaccinated during the clinics held Aug. 9 through Aug. 12 from noon to 7 p.m. at the Polk County Health Department. They will also receive a meal voucher for on-site food trucks.

Another COVID-19 vaccine lottery will also be held with a grand prize of $50,000. An additional ten winners will receive $1,000s and a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded.

Central Iowa man injured in a car/bicycle accident

News

August 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A man on a bicycle failed to stop at a controlled intersection Saturday night in Des Moines, and was struck by a car. The Iowa State Patrol says 36-year-old Andrew William Neebel, of Urbandale, was traveling north on 82nd Street at around 10:11-p.m., when he crossed the intersection with HIckman Road, against the red stop light.

The bicycle was struck by a 2011 Toyota Prius that was eastbound on Hickman, and driven by 34-year-old Wine Chay, of Des Moines. Neebel was transported by Clive EMS to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. A report on his condition was not available. The accident remains under investigation.

Missouri man killed in Fremont County motorcycle accident

News

August 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A motorcycle accident Saturday night in Fremont County, claimed the life of a man from Missouri. The Iowa State Patrol reports 58-year-old Harley Stinson, from St. Louis, died when the 2017 Harley Davidson he was riding, for some reason left the traveled portion of westbound Highway 2 at around 8:30-p.m., and entered the gravel shoulder.

The cycle then entered a ditch before hitting a bridge guard rail and continuing down into the ditch. Stinson was ejected during the crash. The accident remains under investigation.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Sunday, Aug. 8th 2021

Weather

August 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 84. We received .34″ rain overnight. Our Low this morning, 66. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 89 and the Low was 72. The Record High on this date was 111 in 1934. The Record Low was 39 in 1904.

Work release escape of Jesse James Baker

News

August 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Council Bluffs – Jesse James Baker, convicted of Habitual Offender (Person) in Pottawattamie County, failed to return to the Council Bluffs Residential Correctional Facility as required, Friday.

Baker is a 34-year-old white male, height 5’07”, and weighs 174 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on June 22, 2021.

Jesse James Baker

Persons with information on Baker’s whereabouts should contact local police.

No Swim Advisories remain in effect for three area lakes

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A “No Swim” Advisory remains in effect for Lake Manawa, in Council Bluffs. In July, the Iowa DNR had said the E. Coli bacteria levels in Lake Manawa were five times higher than the level considered safe. The lake is one of 11 across the State will an E.Coli-related advisory. The Iowa DNR says it will keep the beach under a “no swim advisory” – or, swim at your own risk – for the time being.
Other area lakes or recreation areas with advisories still in effect, include: Prairie Rose State Park Beach, in Shelby County,  the Lake of Three Fires Beach, in Bedford, and Nine Eagles Beach in Davis County, in southern Iowa.
Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say it’s nearly impossible to trace the source of the bacteria, that’s because the sources can include animals such as wildlife, dogs, and humans. Determining the exact source is expensive and time consuming.