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Report: Iowa’s derecho crop losses increase by more than 50%

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

October 10th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Crop loss estimates from a rare wind storm that slammed Iowa in August have increased by more than 50%. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday that the number of crop acres that Iowa farmers are unable to harvest has grown to 850,000 from estimates last month that 550,000 acres were lost because of the storm, known as a derecho.

FILE – In this Aug. 20, 2020 file photo, a cornfield damaged in the derecho earlier this month is seen on the Rod Pierce farm near Woodward, Iowa. Crop loss estimates from a rare wind storm that slammed Iowa in August have increased by more than 50%, a new report shows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday, Oct. 10 that the number of crop acres that Iowa farmers are unable to harvest has grown to 850,000 from estimates last month that 550,000 acres were lost because of the storm, known as a derecho. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

The Des Moines Register reports that the damage caused by winds of up to 140 mph was compounded in late summer with a drought that, at its peak, encompassed much of the state. The drought is again expanding after some September rainfall.

 

Atlantic football playoff shirt orders open this weekend

Sports

October 10th, 2020 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans football team will be participating in the football playoffs for the first time since 2008 and you can now get your postseason gear ordered. The online store for playoff shirts is now open with options for sweatshirts, t-shirts, and long-sleeve shirts. The store will only be open for a couple of days and will close on October 12th to get the order started.

Check out the store here: https://tinyurl.com/ahs2020footballplayoff

 

Atlantic celebrates opening of renovated Trojan Bowl

News, Sports

October 10th, 2020 by admin

The Atlantic School District, project contributors, and the facilities steering committee celebrated the re-opening of the Trojan Bowl on Friday Night. An on field dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting was held prior to the Homecoming football game against Red Oak.

Renovations at the Trojan Bowl were part of a $9.5 million bond issue that voters passed in April of 2019. The bond issue included renovation at the Trojan Bowl, a complete overall of the baseball and softball fields, a new track and synthetic field at the high school, new tennis courts at the high school, and a new entry drive and parking lot renovation at Washington Elementary.

The specific renovations at the Trojan Bowl included new concessions and restrooms, ticket booths, storage, four-lane track, visitor parking, new bleachers that are ADA compliant, site paving, lighting, sound, and a new scoreboard and play clocks. It was decided after the passage of the bond that a synthetic turf would also be laid at the Trojan Bowl with a fundraising effort to try to cover that extra cost.

A number of businesses and community members donated to the field turf, and Jim Tyler and the Tyler family led that charge with a $100,000 matching grant donated from Atlantic Bottling Company. Tyler cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the occasion. Rolling Hills Bank and Trust was another major donor recognized for their $50,000 contribution.

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October 10th, 2020 by admin

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7AM Newscast 10/10/2020

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DIANE GARRISON, 63, of Ashland, NE (Svcs. 10/15/2020)

Obituaries

October 10th, 2020 by admin

DIANE GARRISON, 63, of Ashland, NE died Thursday, October 8th at home. A Wake and Funeral Service for DIANE GARRISON will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 5:00 p.m. at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

DIANE GARRISON is survived by:

Mother: Theresa (Springman) Blum of Harlan.

Husband: Tom Garrison of Ashland, NE.

Sons: Jeremy (Laura) Garrison of Neola. Ryan (Amanda) Garrison of Elkhorn, NE.

Daughters: Stefany (Ryan) Johnson of Greenwood, NE. Lindsey (Jay) Walling of Fremont, NE.

Brothers: Bob (Nancy) Blum of Malvern. Mike (Cindy) Blum of Harlan. Tom (Becky) Blum of Grimes. Rick (Michele) Blum of Beatrice, NE. Dave (Chris) Blum of Glenwood.

Sister: Julie (Larry) Anderson of Red Oak.

12 Grandchildren

RUTH G. EDWARDS, 95, of Audubon (Svcs. 10/13/2020)

Obituaries

October 10th, 2020 by admin

RUTH G. EDWARDS, 95, of Audubon died Thursday, October 8th at The Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for RUTH G. EDWARDS will be held on Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Family Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

RUTH G. EDWARDS is survived by:

Son: Jeff (Sue) Edwards of Audubon.

Sister-in-law: Harriett Campbell of Audubon.

Brother-in-law: Ron (Sue) Edwards of Ankeny.

8 Grandchildren

12 Great-Grandchildren

Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives, and many Friends.

One arrested after disturbance at a Red Oak bar

News

October 10th, 2020 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of a man early Saturday morning following a disturbance at a local bar. Officers were called to the Red Oak Tap at 12:12 a.m. for a male out of control. After assessing the situation they arrested 27-year-old Brent Edward Hanson for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct- Fighting. Hanson was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.

IA COVID-19 update for Sat., Oct. 10 2020; 21 more dead; Hospitalizations down slightly

News

October 10th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 10-a.m., 10/10) – The State of Iowa’s Coronavirus dashboard today shows there are 17 more Positive COVID-19 test results received for Cass County from10-a.m., Friday to 10-a.m. Saturday, for a total of 228 cases since the pandemic began.  There are 105 new cases in Pottawattamie County, 35 more cases in Harrison County and 22 more cases in Mills County. There was also one more death attributed to the virus in Guthrie County, for a total of 13 since the outbreak began. (See more detailed info. below)

Statewide, there are 1,315 new cases of COVID-19 since 10-a.m. Friday, for a total of 98,027. There have also been 21 more deaths statewide, for a total of 1,454. The IDPH says of the reported deaths, 977 were related to a pre-existing medical condition. There have been a total of 853,724 Iowans tested for COVID-19 to-date, with 755,732 total Negative results. There were 5,620 results received since Friday, with 4,890 of those Negative, and 712 Positive. Officials say 11.5% of persons tested had a positive test result.  Iowans who have recovered from the virus number 75,9354.

Hospitalizations are down slightly from Friday, from a record 461 to 450 as of Saturday morning. The IDPH says: three fewer patients were in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), for a total of 101; 63 people with COVID symptoms were admitted to a hospital (compared to 77 Friday); and 40 patients are on a ventilator (up from 38 previously). Western/Southwest Iowa hospitals report 26 people hospitalized, seven are in an ICU, four were admitted and no one was on a ventilator.

There are currently 54 Long-Term Care (LTC) facility outbreaks in Iowa, 1,158 positive cases of COVID among patients and staff at those facilities, and there have been 731 deaths since the outbreak began. The IDPH reports 627 persons recovered from the virus at LTC’s.

In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases in each county, along with the 24-hour change in case numbers {+#}; the number of persons recovered, and the total number of [deaths] (if any), since the pandemic began,

  • Cass, 228 cases {+17}; 189 recovered; 2 deaths
  • Adair, 94 {+6}; 56; 1
  • Adams, 52; 30; 0
  • Audubon, 115 {+31}; 43; 1
  • Guthrie, 324 {+4}; 199; 13
  • Harrison County, 435 {+35}; 191; 5
  • Madison County, 294 {+11}; 196; 2
  • Mills County, 272 {+22}; 150; 1
  • Montgomery, 132 {+7}; 100; 5
  • Pottawattamie County, 2,602 {+105}; 1,966; 43
  • Shelby County, 306 {+5}; 275; 1
  • Union County,  178 {+3}; 115; 3

Atlantic opens Trojan Bowl in style

Sports

October 9th, 2020 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans opened up the refreshed Trojan Bowl with a well played 42-0 win over the Red Oak Tigers Friday night. The Trojans set the tone early driving 64 yards in 9 plays with a finishing 1 yard touchdown plunge by Bodie Johnson. Atlantic would hold the Tigers to -30 of offense in the first half and led 35-0 at the break.

Atlantic would go on to dominate time of possession 34:17 to 4:46 and the total yardage was in favor of the Trojans 321 to -18. Garrett McLaren finished 8-10 passing for 95 yards and 3 touchdowns. Korey Parrott went for 107 yards and 1 touchdown on the ground.

The Trojans improved to 6-1 with the homecoming victory and will have a first round bye in the playoffs. Atlantic completes a 5-0 run in Class 2A District 9 to run away with the District crown.

Red Oak falls to 0-7 on the season and will await their postseason pairing. Every team makes the playoffs this season.

Listen to the full postgame interview with Korey Parrott and Coach McDermott below. Watch the replay of the game HERE.

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