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May 2020 Weather Stats for Atlantic: Slightly cooler and drier

Weather

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The month of May in Atlantic, was cooler than normal, and slightly drier. Data compiled here at the KJAN Studios (The official National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic), indicate the Average High last month was 68.6-degrees, which was 4.4. degrees below average. The Average Low of 47.8 was 1.2-degrees cooler than normal. And, precipitation for the month amounted to 4.24 inches, just shy of one-tenth of an inch below normal.

For the month of June, the average High here in Atlantic is typically 83 and the Low is normally around 59. Precipitation will typically amount to nearly 5-inches.

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Adair County Primary Election info. for Tuesday

News

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Voters in Adair County will head to the polls Tuesday (June 2), to elect a Supervisor for: District 1Northwest; District 3 Southwest and District 5 Greenfield; in addition to a County Auditor; County Sheriff, and County Attorney (To Fill Vacancy).

Listed below are the candidates whose names will appear on the ballots. (I=Incumbent)

  • Adair County Auditor – Democrat: No Candidate Filed; Adair County Auditor – (I) Republican: Mandy Berg, of Greenfield.
  • Adair County Sheriff – Democrat: No Candidate Filed; Adair County Sheriff – (I) Republican: Jeffrey L Vandewater, of Winterset.
  • Adair County Attorney (TFV) – Democrat: (I) Melissa S Larson, of Greenfield; Adair County Attorney (TFV) – Republican: No Candidate Filed.
  • Adair County Supervisor District #1 – Democrat: No Candidate Filed; Adair County Supervisor District #1 – (I) Republican: Matt Wedemeyer, of Casey.
  • Adair County Supervisor District #3 – Democrat: No Candidate Filed; Adair County Supervisor District #3 – Republican: No Candidate Filed.
  • Adair County Supervisor District #5 – Democrat: Thaddeus Hawley, of Greenfield; Adair County Supervisor District #5 – (I) Republican: John A Twombly, of Greenfield.

Polling sites:

District 1NW (Supervisor #1) Adair City Hall 320 Audubon St., Adair, Iowa
District 2NE (Supervisor #2) Stuart Recreational Center 323 SW 2nd St., Stuart, Iowa
District 3SW (Supervisor #3) Fontanelle Community Building 219 Washington St., Fontanelle, Iowa
District 4SE (Supervisor #4) Orient United Methodist Church 124 S Maple St., Orient, Iowa
District 5GF (Supervisor #5) Adair Co. Health & Fitness Center 202 N Townline Rd., Greenfield, Iowa
Voters who reside in: Vote Here
Adair, Summit, Casey, Walnut, Jefferson W. of State Hwy. 25, Eureka,Prussia, & Summerset N. of State Hwy. 92 except Sec. 15, 16, 17, 18 S. of 240th St. Adair City Hall
Stuart, Lincoln, Jefferson E. of State Hwy. 25, Grove, Harrison, Lee N. of State Hwy. 92, & Grand River N. of State Hwy. 92 Stuart Recreational Center
Jackson, Bridgewater, Washington, Fontanelle, Summerset S. of State Hwy. 92 & Sec. 15, 16, 17, & 18 Summerset S. of 240th St., & Richland Fontanelle Community Building
Lee S. of State Hwy. 92, Grand River S. of State Hwy. 92, Orient City, Orient Twp., Union, Greenfield Twp. S. of State Hwy. 92, & S.E. Greenfield City Orient United Methodist Church
S.W. & N. Greenfield City & Greenfield Twp. N. of State Hwy. 92 Adair Co. Health & Fitness Center

***If in doubt where to vote, call the Auditor’s Office at 641-743-2546***

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IA COVID-19 update (6/1, 5:45-a.m.)

News

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State health officials say (as of early this morning) four more people with COVID-19 died Sunday, bringing the total number of deaths to 537 since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. The Iowa Department of Public Health said 19,622 Iowans had tested positive for COVID-19, an increase of 286 since Sunday. More than half of the state’s confirmed cases were concentrated in seven counties: Polk, Woodbury, Black Hawk, Linn, Marshall, Dallas and Buena Vista.

The IDPH says also: 138, 587 Iowans have tested negative for COVID-19, to-date (248 more than Sunday), and 11,173 have recovered, which is also an increase over Sunday’s reported numbers. Across the State: 339 Iowans are hospitalized with COVID-19 (2 less than Sunday); 125 are in an ICU (up 9 from Sunday); 24 were admitted to hospitals over the past 24-hours (1 more than Sunday); and 73 were on ventilators (up 3 from Sunday).

The Region 4 Regional Medical Coordinator Center – covering hospitals in western/southwest Iowa – (RMCC) reports 16 Iowans are hospitalized, 8 are in an ICU, 1 was admitted over the past 24-hours, and 3 are on ventilators. Those numbers have changed little since Sunday, and there was little change in the number of area counties with positive COVID-19 cases reported and those who have recovered. (See https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/case-counts for a breakdown of cases & the number recovered) The number of Long Term Care (LTC) facility outbreaks is unchanged, at 39. Three more  people associated with those facilities have died, for a total of 253.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up in two to three weeks. For some infected people, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, the virus can cause severe illness and death.

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WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2020

Trading Post

June 1st, 2020 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 1) 2 sets of golf clubs. One set is Northwestern brand the other is Delta, both are right-handed and include woods, irons and putters. $50 each set. 2) 2 pair of brand new golf shoes. 1 pair are size 13M Footjoy. 1 pair size 12/13 Wilson white. $10 each pair. 3) 3 section hand pole trimmer with rope and saw blade. Asking $25. Call 243-2860. Located in Atlantic.

FREE: Zenith 25″ color tv, wooden console. w/ remote. Call 712-243-2860. Located in Atlantic.

FOR SALE:  Three 265/70R-17″ tires, 85% tread, mud / snow type tread $20.ea.  712-250-1005.

WANTED: small garden tiller. 712-404-0656. (Brayton)

FOR SALE:  Lady Bear Bass Pro golf clubs.  712-250-0931.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  Patio umbrella includes stand, asking $20.  Call 712-243-3662. SOLD

FOR SALE:  a 220 window air conditioner.  Good sized, works great, installed central air and no longer need it.  Asking $50.  Call 712-254-0486. SOLD

FOR SALE:  Black/ White Mizuno Baseball Cleats with Metal Bottoms (high school only) Mens Size 11.  Some wear but still good to use.  Asking $20.  Call:  712-304-2951 (Ann)

FOR SALE:  5 horse collars for $15 each.  4 2-man saws for $10 each.  Call 712-323-4890.

FOR SALE: Never used 210 gallon poly tank $100; poly sheep feeder or water $50; several steel pipe and aluminum 4 ft. gates – various lengths, $40 choice or $400 for all. 712-243-2408, leave a message.

FOR SALE:  We have 2 large antique type egg baskets for sale.  $25 for Both.  We have 3 metal red/ blue gas cans and a propane can.  All could be used for decorative value.   Vintage Gas Cans $25 for all 3.  Call or text:  712-249-3973.

FOR SALE:  1999 Ford F-150 4×4 runs well, $1500.  Call 712-323-4890.

FOR SALE:  We have farm eggs for sale $1.25 per dozen. Call or text 712-621-7465.

FOR SALE: Heavy duty load binder, ratchet-type with screw downs for semis or flat beds, in good shape, $50. 1/2″ air impact gun, Ingersoll-Rand, asking $45.  Ryobi electric weed eater, $25. Call 712-304-4998 in Hamlin.

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Quick planting season one of the few positives for farmers

Ag/Outdoor

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The coronavirus pandemic has hit farmers hard this spring — but Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the one thing it hasn’t hurt is planting. “The crop side of things has truly been a bright spot for Iowa agriculture this year — especially after the last couple of years after very challenging springs — wet springs, flooding,” Naig says. The U-S-D-A crop report shows less than ten percent of corn and beans remained to be planted heading into last week. Naig says the weather conditions played out perfectly. “This year we had a really nice window open up at the end of April. Mother Nature cooperated just perfectly and we saw a record pace of getting corn and soybeans in the ground,” Naig says. “And it has just been a testament to all that it took to get that to happen in a very short time frame.” Naig says the turnaround has been a welcome boost.

“I had to say last year all throughout the year we were several weeks behind average. This year we can say things like ‘we’re a month ahead of last year and several weeks ahead of the five-year average.’ So, really a bright spot for our farmers,” according to Naig. There have been a few weather issues since the planting got underway — but nothing major. “We’ve seen some abnormally dry conditions across really from southwest Iowa up into north-central Iowa. Now, over the last ten days to two weeks we’ve seen an ample amount of rain that has come through and the crops look good,” Naig says. “We do need some heat –we do need some sun — and that will really allow things to take off.” There were a few days where cold temperatures and frost hit after crops were starting to emerge, and that caused a little damage.

Not widespread damage to the crops, but we do know that there was some damage to the crops and some replant that occurred. But by and large — that occurred when the crop was well-protected,” Naig says. Last week’s crop report showed 97 percent of the corn had been planted and 92 percent of the beans. A new report released later today (Monday) will update the planting progress.

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Iowa prepares for football players to return

Sports

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Iowa is preparing for the return of football players next week as they are allowed on campus for voluntary workouts. Strength coach Chris Doyle says they have been working on plans for the players to return.

While the Hawkeyes did not have spring practice Doyle felt good about the progress made during winter conditioning.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Monday, June 1 2020

Weather

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy to P/Cldy & windy, w/scattered showers this morning. High 86. S/SW @ 15-30 mph.

Tonight: Fair to P/Cldy. Low 68. SW @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High around 90. SW @ 10-20.

Wednesday: Cldy to P/Cldy, w/a chance of morning showers. High 82.

Thursday: Variably cloudy w/scattered shwrs & tstrms. High 82.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 74. Our Low was 60. We received .02″ rain Sunday morning. Last year on this date, the High was 81 and the Low was 49. The record High on June 1st in Atlantic was 99 in 1934. The record Low was 36, in 1956.

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Reminder: The (Atlantic) Produce in the Park online store is now open!

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A reminder: The Produce in the Park online store is now open! Market Manager Brigham Hoegh says “Customers who place orders through the store by Tuesday night will get to pick up their orders drive-through style on Thursday (June 4), from 3:40-to 6-p.m. Hoegh says “This is a great opportunity to keep physical distance and still support local food.”

The online store can be found at www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com or by visiting @ProduceInThePark on Facebook.  This new purchasing option allows customers to spend time browsing items and pick up purchases without coming into contact with other customers. This feature is being implemented to help customers keep distance during COVID-19. Produce in the Park has historically served as a community-gathering place, providing live music, activities, yard games with Parks & Rec, and more. However, in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 the Governor has prohibited Iowa farmers markets from allowing musical performances, children’s activities, contests and other entertainment, or organized activities. Common seating areas are also prohibited, and customers and vendors must follow public health guidelines regarding distancing and hygiene.

In addition to the online pre-ordering system, Produce in the Park is introducing a number of changes to keep customers and vendors safe, and to comply with the Governor’s requirements for farmers markets. Produce in the Park is requesting customers’ patience and support in keeping the market as safe as possible for all customers and vendors.
Customer Requests:
• If you are ill or have been in the past three days, PLEASE DO NOT attend the market.
• Masks are strongly encouraged.
• Only 1 person per household should attend the market.
• Please maintain a distance of six feet between yourself and all other people at the market.
• Please do your best to make arrangements for children under the age of 16.
• No pets (service animals exempt).
• You will not be able to handle products. Please maintain 6 foot distance from vendors & other customers, and
point to what item you would like. The vendor will select and bag for you.
New Market Set Up:
In order to keep customers and vendors safely distanced, Produce in the Park is rearranging vendors such that all
vendors will be set up along 6th Street between Poplar and Chestnut. Pre-order drive-through customers will enter the
market from Poplar Street, and walk-up customers are asked to park along the East side of the park on Chestnut street.
Produce in the Park Dates and Times:
• Produce in the Park is open Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Atlantic City Park, 10 W 7th Street. From June 4
through September 24.
• Pre-market drive-up shopping is available for at-risk customers from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. During this hour,
customers at high risk of COVID-19, who are unable to shop online, can drive through the market and pay with
cash or check without leaving their vehicles. This service will be offered first come first served.

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Des Moines police kneel in solidarity with group of protesters

News

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — A moment of prayer and solidarity in downtown Des Moines on Sunday night diffused a tense situation. A few hundred protesters gathered outside the Des Moines Police station, kneeling in silence to honor George Floyd, the black man who died a week ago in Minneapolis police custody. Then they began chanting at police on the other side of barricades to do the same. W-H-O Television’s livestream showed a black officer and a white officer behind the barricades kneeling in prayer, drawing a positive roar from the crowd.

People in the crowd yelled that they’d leave if every officer on the scene knelt. For two minutes, police in riot gear joined the protesters, symbolically taking a knee, to cheers.

The crowd then left. Peaceful protests were staged over the weekend in places like Sioux City, Iowa City and Waterloo. Michael O’Connor, a Native American activist who joined a march in Sioux City, says this could be a historic turning point.  “We need to organize and not just organize against, but organize with those community organization organizations and community responders,” O’Connor says. “A lot of questions really need to be asked and a lot of questions need to be answered.”

Jada Allen of West Des Moines joined a Saturday afternoon march. Allen says she’s tired of being viewed as a threat because she’s black. “I can’t go outside and live my life, that I have to be alert all the time,” she says. “And if I get pulled over I have to make sure that I’m saying: ‘Yes, ma’am’ and ‘Yes, sir’ and that I know that my life can be taken.” Waterloo police joined a march that ended at the Black Hawk County courthouse Friday night. Joel Fitzgerald, Senior — Waterloo’s new police chief — spoke with K-C-R-G T-V.

“Sometimes we have to do a temperature check in our agencies,” he told KCRG, “and make sure that we’re consistent with what the community would like to see out of their police department.” A rally for change is scheduled for tonight (Monday) on the Iowa Capitol grounds.

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Today, June 1st, is postmark deadline for absentee ballots

News

June 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Thousands of Iowans must get their absentee ballot mailed today (Monday) — or vote in person tomorrow (Tuesday). Today (Monday) is the postmark deadline for the absentee ballots in tomorrow’s (Tuesday) Primary Election. Due to the pandemic, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate sent an absentee ballot request form to every voter — and early voting in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries will set a record.

“People have listened and they heard. They got the message: ‘Let’s vote safe. Let’s vote from home right now,'” Pate says. “For those who still want that choice of still coming into the polling locations, they’ll be there to accommodate them. I will say to them: ‘Let’s be patient, though, and remember: it may take a little more than five minutes to get your voting done.'”

More than 486-thousand absentee ballots were requested for tomorrow’s (Tuesday’s) primary. By Friday, 69 percent of those ballots had been received in a county auditor’s office. The Cass County Auditor’s Office said Saturday, that they had over 400 ballots that have still not been returned. They urged registered county voters to mail those ballots back today, to ensure they are received on time, and that your voice is heard!

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