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NWS forecast for Atlantic & the area: 10/25/20

Weather

October 25th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 3:40-p.m.):

Tonight: Snow. Low around 22. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 38. Our Low was 31. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 55 and Low 22. The Record High on this date was 85 in 1891 & 1940, and the Record Low was 14 in 1892.

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Midwest Sports Headlines: 10/25/20

Sports

October 25th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have made a series of roster moves on the eve of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos activated three players who have been on injured reserve. They are cornerback A.J. Bouye and D-linemen Dre’Mont Jones and DeMarcus Walker. Boyue had been on IR since suffering a shoulder injury in the season opener. Walker and Jones got hurt in Week 2. The Broncos also promoted two players off their practice squad. They promoted inside linebacker Nigel Bradham and running back Jeremy Cox. Bradham is a ninth-year pro who played the last four seasons in Philadelphia.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Sophomore receiver David Bell caught three touchdown passes, including the game winner, to guide the Purdue Boilermakers to a 24-20 victory over Iowa. With the Boilermakers’ top receiver Rondale Moore sidelined for undisclosed reasons, Bell caught 13 passes for 121 yards. His difference maker was a 6-yard TD from Aidan O’Connell with 2:15 remaining in the fourth quarter to give Purdue the lead. Spencer Petras completed 22 of 39 passes for 265 yards for Iowa.

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Sanders passed for 235 yards and ran for 71, and No. 6 Oklahoma State defeated No. 17 Iowa State 24-21. Sanders had been out since injuring his right ankle in the season-opener against Tulsa. Chuba Hubbard ran for 139 yards and a touchdown for Oklahoma State. With the win, Oklahoma State joined Kansas State as the only remaining undefeated teams in conference play. Iowa State’s Breece Hall ran for a career-high 185 yards. The Cyclones vaulted onto the national radar by beating Oklahoma earlier in the month and were seeking their first 4-0 start in league play.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields completed 20 of 21 passes for two touchdowns and ran for another as No. 5 Ohio State rolled over Nebraska 52-17. The Buckeyes dominated the Huskers in the second half in the Big Ten teams’ pandemic-delayed opener.. Running back Master Teague II also ran for two touchdowns as Ohio State piled up 498 yards of offense. The Ohio State defense took most of the first half to figure out a way to contain slippery Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez, who marched the Huskers down for a touchdown in the opening 2 minutes of the game.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Phillip Brooks returned a pair of punts for touchdowns, Kansas State took advantage of an embarrassing day of special teams by its biggest rival, and the No. 20 Wildcats rolled to a 55-14 victory over Kansas on Saturday. Will Howard threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns while Justin Gardner returned an interception 25 yards for another score, helping the Wildcats (4-1) improve to 4-0 in the Big 12 for the first time since 2014. Deuce Vaughn added 71 yards rushing and another touchdown as Kansas State beat the Jayhawks (0-5, 0-4) for a series-record 12th straight time. Kansas has not beaten its Interstate 70 rival since Nov. 1, 2008, in Lawrence.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, Oct. 25th 2020

News

October 25th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 4:50 a.m. CDT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A Black man who was shot by police outside an Iowa nightclub five years ago has agreed to a nearly $400,000 settlement. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that 33-year-old Jovan Darnell Webb alleged in his suit that he was singled out because of his race in April 2015 when he was wounded while attempting to pull out of the parking lot of the New World nightclub in Waterloo during a disturbance. His suit also alleged excessive force, equal protection violations and battery on the part of the police officers. The lawsuit had been scheduled to go to trial this month. The decision to settle for $399,999 was made by the city’s liability insurance carrier. The city’s attorney, David Baker, declined to comment.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge has ordered a Quad Cities couple who operated two telemarketing firms to pay $820,000 for consumer fraud. The Des Moines Register reports that Misty and Paul Barnes and their companies, telemarketing firms PM Specialties and Milestone Consulting, were sued in February by the Iowa Attorney General for a range of allegations. They included calling businesses to demand payment for fraudulent invoices and selling advertisements in fictitious publications.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa voters are casting ballots early in person or by mail at a record pace for the Nov. 3 election with several days of early voting still remaining. The Iowa secretary of state’s office reported that 685,234 absentee ballots have been returned to county auditors statewide by Friday morning. Those include people who voted by mail or early in person at auditor’s offices or satellite voting locations. While Democrats typically lead in early voting in Iowa, their advantage this year is significantly bigger than 2016 or 2012. About 51% of the ballots returned have come from registered Democrats compared to 31% from Republicans and 18% from those that do not belong to either party.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials are rolling out a new system to test sexual assault evidence collection kits more quickly as they work to clear a backlog that once numbered in the thousands. The system, called Track-Kit, was rolled out in phases this year. It helps law enforcement, health care providers and labs keep track of kits moving through the system. The Des Moines Register reports that about 75% of Iowa law enforcement agencies are now connected, with the remainder expected to join soon. Each person examined for sexual assault evidence also will be given a login to track the progress of their kit.

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State Cross Country starting grids and participant list released

Sports

October 24th, 2020 by admin

GIRLS

Starting Grids
1A | 2A | 3A | 4A

Participant Lists
1A | 2A | 3A | 4A

BOYS

Starting Grids

4A 3A 2A 1A

Participant Lists

4A 3A 2A 1A

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Bell shines as Purdue rallies to defeat Iowa 24-20

Sports

October 24th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Sophomore receiver David Bell caught three touchdown passes, including the game winner, to guide the Purdue Boilermakers to a 24-20 victory over Iowa. With the Boilermakers’ top receiver Rondale Moore sidelined for undisclosed reasons, Bell caught 13 passes for 121 yards.

His difference maker was a 6-yard TD from Aidan O’Connell with 2:15 remaining in the fourth quarter to give Purdue the lead. Spencer Petras completed 22 of 39 passes for 265 yards for Iowa.

 

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Sanders, Hubbard lead No. 6 Oklahoma St. past Iowa St. 24-21

Sports

October 24th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Sanders passed for 235 yards and ran for 71, and No. 6 Oklahoma State defeated No. 17 Iowa State 24-21. Sanders had been out since injuring his right ankle in the season-opener against Tulsa. Chuba Hubbard ran for 139 yards and a touchdown for Oklahoma State.

Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

With the win, Oklahoma State joined Kansas State as the only remaining undefeated teams in conference play. Iowa State’s Breece Hall ran for a career-high 185 yards. The Cyclones vaulted onto the national radar by beating Oklahoma earlier in the month and were seeking their first 4-0 start in league play.

 

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2 additional deaths confirmed in Mills County

News

October 24th, 2020 by admin

Mills County Public Health officials along with Mills County Emergency Management Agency announced Saturday, there two additional deaths associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The first individual had underlying health conditions and was in the age range of 80+. The second individual was in the 61-80 age range and also had underlying health conditions. Both deaths occurred on the evening of October 23, 2020.

Mills County Public Health Administrator Julie Lynes says “Our thoughts and condolences are with the families. This is a sad reminder of how COVID can impact those at high risk for severe symptoms. It is important that we do all we can to contain the spread of this virus by wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and using good hand hygiene.”

Preventive health measures are still the best defense against COVID-19. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces. Wear a face mask and maintain social distance when in public. If you are sick, stay home. Carefully consider whether certain social or recreational activities are worth putting yourself or your family at risk. If you or someone you were in close contact with tests positive for COVID-19 and told to quarantine, take it seriously. By isolating yourself from others during the full 14-day incubation
period you will be doing your part to effectively stop the spread of the virus.

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(Update) MARK JOHNSON, 63, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life 10/31/20(

Obituaries

October 24th, 2020 by admin

MARK JOHNSON, 63, of Atlantic, died Thursday, Sept. 3rd, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life service for MARK JOHNSON will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31st, at the First Church of Christ, in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements. The family has requested masks be worn at the service.

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

MARK JOHNSON is survived by:

His Mother – Charlene “Char” Johnson, of Atlantic.

His brothers – Arden (Carol) Johnson, and Nathan Johnson.

His sisters – Elizabeth Miller, and Sara Johnson.

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DNR investigating fatal treestand fall

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 24th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

OLLIE, Iowa — The DNR Law Enforcement Bureau is investigating a fatal fall from a treestand. The incident occurred in rural Ollie in Keokuk County on Thursday, October 22nd. Authorities say 76-year-old Raymond Byers was reported missing after he did not return home from hunting during Early Muzzleloader Season on his property.

The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office and the local fire and rescue teams found Byers deceased. Investigators believe Byers fell from a treestand he was using to hunt.

The DNR continues to investigate the fall and an autopsy will be performed at the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny. The DNR reminds hunters of the safety tips of using treestands:

  • Always properly wear a full body harness/fall restraint device.
  • Maintain three points of contact when you are climbing in and out of an elevated stand.
  • Always use a haul line to raise up and lower equipment to and from the elevated stand.
  • Stands should not be left up year round and prior to season you always want to check straps, buckles, climbing steps, etc. for wear and tear prior to set up and use.

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Winter Weather Advisory extended to counties north of I-80

Weather

October 24th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A Winter Weather Advisory issued Saturday morning, has been expanded. The Advisory now includes: Audubon-Guthrie-Monona-Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Harrison-Shelby-and Pottawattamie Counties.

Timing & other details:

Sac County….WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT MONDAY…Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

Crawford-Carroll…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT MONDAY…Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

Monona-Harrison…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM CDT MONDAY...Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

Shelby-Pottawattamie… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

Audubon-Guthrie…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY…Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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