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2023-24 Hawkeye Ten Boys Basketball All-Conference

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February 26th, 2024 by Jim Field

1 Colton Rasmussen Atlantic ** Sr. Guard
2 Luke Wiebers Denison-Schleswig ** Sr. Guard
3 Kayden Anderson Glenwood ** Sr. Guard
4 Nash Paulsen Lewis Central ** Sr. Guard
5 Max DeVries Red Oak ** Sr. Guard
6 Cael Turner Creston Sr. Guard
7 Lance Arkfeld Denison-Schleswig Sr. Forward
8 Michael Kasperbauer Kuemper Sr. Guard
2ND TEAM
1 Creighton Tuzzio Clarinda Sr. Forward
2 Jake Hoyt Creston Jr. Forward
3 Franz Reisz Harlan Sr. Center
4 Brock Badding Kuemper Soph. Guard
5 Carson Kanne Kuemper Jr. Guard
6 Curtis Witte Lewis Central Sr. Guard
7 Hunter Gilleland Red Oak Sr. Guard
8 Nick Ballenger St. Albert Soph. Guard
HONORABLE MENTION
1 Gavin McClaren Atlantic Soph. Forward
2 Tony Davidson Creston Sr. Forward
3 Jake Fink Denison-Schleswig Sr. Guard
4 Casey Godbout Glenwood Sr. Forward
5 Ayden Gibson Glenwood Jr. Forward
6 Jason Erlemeier Harlan Sr. Guard
7 Will Arkfeld Harlan Sr. Forward
8 Tregan Beiter Kuemper Jr. Guard
9 Carter Putney Kuemper Sr. Forward
10 Jack Larsen Lewis Central Sr. Guard
11 Camden Lorimor Shenandoah Sr. Guard
12 Luke Wettengel St. Albert Sr. Forward

Stanton man arrested following Sunday evening traffic stop

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February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A traffic stop at around 6:45-p.m. Sunday, in Red Oak, resulted in a man being arrested on an OWI charge. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Broadway Street, in Red Oak, and upon further investigation, arrested 46-year-old Jeremy Scott Guffey, of Stanton, for OWI/1st offense – a serious misdemeanor, and Child Endangerment – an aggravated misdemeanor.

Guffey was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

Farmers are concerned about dry soil heading into planting season

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – As spring nears, farmers are starting to worry again about moisture levels, because the latest U-S Drought Monitor map for Iowa shows almost a fifth of the state is in extreme drought, with more than half of Iowa in severe drought. Angie Rieck-Hinz, a field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, says it’s been 190-some straight weeks of drought for the state and planting season is just a few weeks away. “We hope we get some more rain before we get in the field, definitely, but if we don’t, we’re going to really need some very timely rains throughout this growing season to keep enough water supplied to those crops,” Rieck-Hinz says. “We just don’t have a whole lot in our soil right now or subsoil that those plants can draw from.”

Even with several heavy snows in January, now February is wrapping up warmer and drier than normal, which is worrisome for farmers. “They’re concerned. They know they can’t do a whole lot about it. If anything, farmers are always hopeful about moisture,” Rieck-Hinz says. “There might be some ways we can manage that going into spring. We can think about if we can actually go in and plant without having to do any tillage that would dry out soils even more.” Forecasters say there’s a chance for a mix of rain and snow next week, but it likely won’t be significant enough to make a dent in the drought.

“We should probably think about if we have cover crops out there, if we want to terminate them a little bit earlier than usual,” she says, “so we’re not pulling as much moisture out of the soil. That’s something to think about.” March 19th is the first day of spring.

Red Oak man arrested Sunday afternoon

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February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A traffic stop at around 3:50-p.m. Sunday, in Red Oak, resulted in the arrest of 22-year-old Nicholas Sebastian Turnbull, from Red Oak. He was taken into custody for Driving While Barred and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. Turnbull’s bond was set at $2,000.

NE IA bridge over the Mississippi River to close due to “slight movement” concerns

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February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

LANSING, Iowa (KCRG) – The Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office announced the Mississippi River Bridge in Lansing will be closed until further notice due to structural concerns on Sunday, February 25th. The bridge, also known as the Black Hawk Bridge, connects Lansing, Iowa to Wisconsin.

In a Facebook post, officials say they decided to close the bridge after noticing ‘some slight movement’.

Officials say they will inspect the bridge to determine if it is structurally sound starting on Monday, February, 26th.In the meantime, officials urge motorists to use alternate routes such as crossing through Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin or La Crescent, Minnesota until the bridge is deemed safe.

3 hurt in an eastern Iowa house fire, Sunday

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February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

TIFFIN, Iowa (KCRG) -The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says one victim, and two deputies were hurt in a house fire on Sunday, February 25th, in Tiffin.

The Tiffin Fire Department responded to a fire in 100 block Stephens Street at 8:47 a.m. and say the fire spread to the other part of the connect duplex.

Officials say one victim was taken to University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics with serious injuries, while two Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were taken to the hospital and later released.

Six people have been displaced by the fire with the Red Cross assisting three of them.

Intro. to Turkey Hunting program in Cass County, March 16

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Massena, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board (CCCB) is hosting an “Intro to Turkey Hunting” program, Saturday March 16, 2024, at 10-a.m., at the Outdoor Classroom shelter, located at 76977 Tucson Rd, Massena, IA.

The program will focus on “Becoming a Turkey Hunter.” CCCB employees will talk about scouting, calling, and equipment needed as well as different techniques and equipment used by successful turkey hunters. Officials say the program will be great for someone who wants to start turkey hunting or those with more experience. The CCCB will have examples of calls, decoys, blinds, and other tools used in the turkey woods. So, if you want to hit the Turkey woods this spring but don’t know where to start or would just like to pick up another technique or tip, come to the Outdoor Classroom on March 16, 2024, at 10:00am to learn a few things and get started on your turkey hunting adventure.

For questions call CCCB Director Micah Lee at 712-769-2372.

Shed Antler Hike March 9th in Cass County (IA)

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February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board is holding Shed Antler Hike. The hike will be held at the Pellett Memorial Woods, north of Atlantic, on March 9th at 1 pm. The event is FREE, all ages are welcome. Dress for the weather.

CCCB invites you to “Cure the winter blues by spending some time outside with family friendly FUN! We will talk about all things antlers! Bring your keen eyes for this scavenger hunt!!”

Participants will meet at Pellett Memorial Woods- located just outside of Atlantic, ½ mile north and ¾ mile east of the KJAN radio station (63066 Troublesome Creek Rd).

“We hope you will join us.”

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, Feb. 26, 2024

Weather

February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: **RED FLAG WARNING for critical fire weather conditions (low humidity & strong winds) from 9-a.m. until 6-p.m.** Sunny & breezy. High near 75. S winds @ 10-20 shifting to the W/SW & gusting to around 25.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. S/SW @ 10-20 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny & windy, with a high near 63. S-N/NW @ 15-25 mph.
Tom.Night: A 40% chance of snow through midnight. Low around 12. N/NW @ 20-45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday: A 20% chance of snow before 7am. Otherwise Mostly sunny & windy, with a high near 32.
Thursday: Sunny & windy, with a high near 52.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 69 (one degree shy of the record high). The Low was 19. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 72 and the Low was 19. The Record High for Feb. 26th was 72 degrees, set in 1896. The Record Low was -28, in 1963. Sunrise: 6:59. Sunset: 6:06.

Senate votes to ban bots that drive up concert ticket prices

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February 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Senate has entered the chat about computer bots programmed to buy big bunches of tickets for concerts and sporting events.  “Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, are you not entertained? If you’re not, it may be because prices for tickets are too darned high,” said Senator Jeff Reichman, of Montrose, in his prelude to debate of his anti-bot bill in the Iowa Senate. It would ban people from using bots to buy more than eight tickets to an Iowa event. Reichmann says computers, apps and smart phones have helped consumers find less expensive options in most everything BUT concert tickets.

“In this case, technology has not helped us, it’s hindered us,” Reichman says. “The supply curve, by hoarding, has created artificially high inflation.” The bill gives Iowa’s attorney general authority to sue people caught using bots and disabling website waiting periods or other security measures meant to prevent mass ticket purchases. Senator Liz Bennett of Cedar Rapids chimed in on the bill.

“With this legislation we’re sending a clear message to anybody that who wants to disadvantage Iowa ticket buyers: you to screw around with Iowa ticket buyers, we’re going to have bad blood and with that I urge Swift passage of this bill,” Bennett said. Reichmann says the bill could help a broader audience snag tickets. “Some people live to work and some people work to live,” Reichman says. “Our jobs sustain us, but our arts and entertainment help fulfill us.”

The bill cleared the Senate by unanimous vote and has been sent to the Economic Growth and Technology Committee in the Iowa House for review.