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Iowa ultra-marathon runner looks for next challenge

News, Sports

November 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A 57-year-old Iowan who has run the Boston Marathon three times recently ran a 100 mile long endurance race through California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. For nine years, Julie Moffitt of Iowa City entered the lottery for the annual “Western States” race and won a spot in this year’s race.

Moffitt finished the 100 mile course in just under 30 hours. The race begins in the California ski slopes where the 1960 Olympics were held and then runners descend into canyons and cross the north fork of the American River.

 

Moffitt plans to continue running more ultra marathons.

Moffitt is a former college professor who’s currently working for an international company that does medical research.

Reorganization petition for the AC-GC School Districts to be discussed Dec. 2nd

News

November 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Adair, Iowa) – The Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center (AC/GC) School District Boards of Education will hold a joint work session this coming Monday, December 2nd (2024), at the AC/GC Junior High Media Center, in Adair. The meeting begins at 7-p.m.  According to the agenda, the purpose of the meeting is to discuss a “Reorganization petition.”  No action will be taken.

In a recent meeting of the Adair – Casey and Guthrie Center School Boards, the topic of whole grade sharing/reorganization was discussed. That agreement will end on June 30, 2026.

District Superintendent Josh Rasmussen has stated that both Boards and district administrators recognize possible future obstacles – such as enrollment numbers – could be addressed, by working with other area school districts.

Fremont County Sheriff’s report (11/27/24)

News

November 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Sidney, Iowa) – The Fremont County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday, released a report on arrests that took place between Sept. 28th and November 25th. Here are those who were arrested most recently.

43-year-old Andrew Swisher Parrot, of Clarinda, was arrested Nov. 25th in Sidney, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense, Possession of Marijuana/2nd offense, and Poss, of Drug Para. He was released later that day.
32-year-old Jessie Marie Patterson, of Clarinda, was arrested Nov. 25th in Sidney, for Domestic Assault w/ bodily injury, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana. She was released on bond the following day.
56-year-old Julie Anne Adsit, of Omaha, was arrested Nov. 25th in Fremont County, following a traffic stop on I-29 at 155th Street. She was charged with OWI/1st offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana. Adsit was released Wednesday after posting bond.
30-year-old Shantelle Christine Buttry, of Omaha, was arrested Nov. 21st at the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, for Violation of Probation. She was released Tuesday (11/26) on her Own Recognizance.
You can read about the other arrests in Fremont County, on the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Iowa GTSB offers Uber vouchers this weekend to help keep intoxicated drivers off the road

News

November 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

If your holiday plans include consuming alcohol, the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is reminding you to plan for a sober driver. To help keep intoxicated drivers off the road this holiday weekend, the GTSB is offering a $10 Uber voucher for the holiday weekend. The $10 off Uber code is rie1T1nxWMg and can be used until Dec. 2.

AAA is also activating its “Tow-to-Go” service for the weekend. The company will tow one person and their vehicle to a safe place within a 10-mile radius. The service is free to everyone, even if you don’t have a AAA membership. To request a tow, visit the AAA website or call 855-286-9246.

The service is active until 6 a.m. Monday.

Governor Reynolds encourages everyone to enjoy family this holiday

News

November 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio  Iowa) – Governor Kim Reynolds was asked about her Thanksgiving message to Iowans Tuesday at the annual ceremony where she pardoned two turkeys.

The Governor says she is excited to have her whole family here for the holiday after her husband Kevin went through a cancer scare last year.

The governor says she’ll be cooking a turkey, ham and all the sides for the holiday.

Iowa’s attorney general joins lawsuit against firms she says are part of ‘Woke Wallstreet’

News

November 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Attorneys General from Iowa and 10 other states are suing three investment firms, accusing the companies of pursuing a “green scheme” that is raising electric rates. Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports.

The Texas attorney general filed the lawsuit accusing the investment firms of anti-trust violations. Bird, along with nine other Republicans who are the attorneys general in their states, have signed on to the suit.

$37 million project launched to renovate UI building that flooded in 2008

News

November 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A project on the University of Iowa campus will revive a building that’s been vacant since it was swamped by flooding in 2008. Rod Lehnertz — the university’s architect — says when you’re inside the old Art Building, you can tell it’s been mothballed for a long time.

The 37 million dollar plan for the old Art Bui includes addressing a backlog of maintenance projects as well as renovations to modernize the structure.

About one-fifth of University of Iowa students are enrolled in the Graduate College. Lehnertz says they’re confident the building will not be flooded again, but just in case there are plans to add flood protection to the lower level.

Based on the size of the project, Lehnertz expects it to be completed in 2026. The old Art Building is among 22 campus buildings that were flooded when the Iowa River washed across the Iowa City campus in 2008.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Thurs., 11/28/24

Weather

November 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday
A chance of flurries between noon and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Light north wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light north wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 40. The Low was 19. Last year on this date, the High was 36 and the Low was 5. The All-time Record High for Nov. 28th in Atlantic, was 63 in 1941. The Record Low was -16 in 1952. Sunrise today: 7:24. Sunset: 4:52.

Exira-EHK Boys Gearing Up for Another Season

Sports

November 28th, 2024 by Christian Adams

The Exira-EHK Boys’ Basketball team is ready to kick off another season. However, this year will be a little different. After finishing second in the Rolling Valley Conference and making it to the regional semi-finals, Head Coach Tony Santistaben says the Spartans will have a bit of a new look.

Despite the loss of the seniors, Exira-EHK does have some promise in their returners. This includes senior Josh Nelson, who was third on the team in scoring last year (11.6 PPG) while being their most effective field goal shooter (58.8%) and the team’s best rebounder (7.5 RPG). In addition to stats on a scoresheet, Nelson along with Austin Rasmussen and Owen Juhl, have stepped up to help lead the younger players.

As with any young team, there will always be some kinks to iron out. From reads, shot selection, and pace of play, there are aspects of the game that one needs to see in order to better understand. However, Santistaben was pleased with what he saw during their jamboree on Tuesday.

Figuring out who you are as a team and what a particular group does well is almost always an important stepping stone to success for any team, but especially a young one. As the season is fast approaching the concept is near the top of Santistaben’s mind.

Exira-EHK will open up the season at home next Tuesday against the Woodbine Tigers.

 

 

CAM Girls basketball ready to have fun with new senior class

Sports

November 28th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

The 2024 CAM Girls basketball has had a productive off season as they are reeling from an efficient 2023 campaign that included 21 wins and a regional final appearance. One of the strengths of last season’s squad was an experienced starting five all being seniors. Now a year later, CAM head coach Joe Wollum is having to start over with a new starting roster, filled with some familiar faces. Coach Wollum noted that the Cougars practices have been efficient and filled with a hunger to succeed.

Graduating five seniors is a tough task to overcome, but this CAM team has the right mindset heading into the season as the team strives to stay positive. Coach Wollum enjoys the attitude of this group but is honest about the growing that they need to do.

The 2024 Cougar team has seen some strong leadership from athletes like sophomore Ada Hansen and senior Maddie Richter. Hansen had 28 assists and scored over 100 points a year ago. Richter a transfer from Atlantic shot 30% from beyond the arc and tallied 143 points in 2023.

One hurdle for CAM this year will be their lack of size on the floor. Coach Wollum explained that his team will have to be creative with ways of defending the rim.

The expectations for Cougar basketball are to see continual growth throughout the season. The early part of the season will be dedicated to building chemistry, so the second half of the year will bring close games and wins.

CAM is 0-1 to start the year as they suffered a 54-51 loss to AHSTW this past Tuesday.