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Former Hawkeye Jake Yacinich joins baseball coaching staff

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former Hawkeye standout Jake Yacinich has been named the volunteer assistant coach with the University of Iowa baseball program, head coach Rick Heller announced Friday.  Yacinich played for the Hawkeyes from 2012-14.

“We are all excited to have Jake back in Iowa City wearing a Hawkeye uniform again,” said Heller. “I knew when his professional career was over that Jake would be a great coach if that’s what he chose to do. With his excellent communication skills and positive energy, Jake will do an outstanding job working with our players.”

Yacinich returns to the program after serving one season as the volunteer assistant at Xavier University, where he helped the Muskateers to 27 victories.  Yacinich worked with Xavier’s infielders and the team finished fourth nationally in team fielding percentage (.982).

Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Yacinich spent five seasons in the Los Angeles Angels organization where he reached the Triple-A level in 2017.   He was a .254 career hitter in professional baseball with 11 home runs, 10 triples, and 31 doubles, while driving in 94 in 258 games.

Yacinich was a first-team All-Big Ten and first-team All-Mideast Region shortstop as a Hawkeye in 2014 during Heller’s first season.  He hit .365 as a junior, ranking second in the Big Ten in batting average and steals (25).  Yacinich ranked in the top seven in the Big Ten in seven categories before being selected in eighth round of the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Angels with the 239th pick.

Yacinich completed his bachelor’s degree in health and human physiology from the University of Iowa in 2018.

Portion of the Schildberg Recreation trail to be closed Monday

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Bryant Rasmussen informed KJAN that the connector trail between the Schildberg Campground and KJAN will be closed on Monday, July 15th. The closure is due to sidewalk repairs being done that day. Atlantic Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience during that work.

Public Intoxication arrest in Red Oak Friday morning

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

A Red Oak woman was arrested for Public Intoxication on Friday morning. Red Oak Police were called to the Casey’s General Store in the 1300 block of North Broadway in Red Oak at 9:22am for a possible intoxicated female.

Upon arrival and investigation Officers did find a woman to be intoxicated. They attempted to take 42-year-old Stephanie Sue Jeffords of Red Oak into custody and she initially resisted arrest.

She was charged with Public Intoxication and Interference with Official Acts Jeffords was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 cash bond.

Atlantic businesses gearing up for Crazy Daze on Saturday

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is reminding area shopper that Crazy Daze Reimagined: A Carnival of Savings will be held this Saturday in Atlantic. The event will have free games and family activities.

The games will be located down Chestnut Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will give shoppers the opportunity to win additional discounts to participating businesses. Games include duck pond matching, go fish, disc drop, bean bag toss, lily pad and spin the wheel.

There will be bounce houses provided by the Nishna Valley YMCA in Atlantic City Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as drawings provided by Chad and Hunter Oliver, yard games, chalk art, hopscotch and a temporary tattoo station.

A-Town SmokeShack will also be in City Park serving their regular menu as well as kid-sized meals.

Music for the day will start at 8 a.m. with The High Crest with Kat Darling, of Des Moines, and will be located just south of The Franklin Market. Jason Reed will follow, and Randy Burk will close.

Shoppers will have the chance to win $250 in AtlantiCash by bringing a receipt from any of the participating businesses to the Chamber’s table in City Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. that day. They can also bring their receipts to the depot Monday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winner will be drawn Tuesday.

A complete list of participating businesses can be found on the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or at atlanticiowa.com

Atlantic man died in Thursday night shooting incident in Lyman

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office released further details on a shooting that occurred in Lyman on Thursday evening. The Sheriff’s Office reports they responded to a call of a shooting at 69244 Lyman Street in Lyman at 7:02pm. The victim, 22-year-old Chase Jones of Atlantic, was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital by Griswold Rescue. Jones was declared deceased at the hospital.

Initial dispatch reports indicated Jones was shot in the neck during the misfire of a .9-mm handgun. An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday, July 13th at the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny.

The incident remains under investigation by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Criminal Investigations.

RICHARD “RICH” E. SCHOLL, 69, of West Des Moines (Svcs. 07/13/2019)

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

RICHARD “RICH” E. SCHOLL, 69, of West Des Moines died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his home in West Des Moines. A Visitation with family for RICHARD “RICH” E. SCHOLL will be held on Saturday, July 13th from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Iles Funeral Home-Westover Chapel in Des Moines.

A private family burial will take place in the future at Evergreen Cemetery in Anita.

Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com.

RICHARD “RICH” E. SCHOLL is survived by:

Wife: JoBeth Scholl

Children: Aaron (Stephanie) Scholl of Nixa, MO. Logan (Emily) Scholl of Des Moines. Morgan Scholl of West Des Moines.

4 Grandchildren

Backyard & Beyond 7-12-2019

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July 12th, 2019 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Bryant and Samantha Rasmussen about happenings with Atlantic Parks & Recreation.

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Police: Man died after being stabbed during Sioux City fight

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say one man was fatally stabbed and another wounded in a fight between them on the west side of Sioux City.

Officers sent to the scene around 6:50 p.m. Thursday found both men, who were taken to hospitals. One was released after his treatment. Police have not provided his name.

The other man was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police identified him as 45-year-old Eleazar Lopez-Martinez. He lived in Sioux City.

No arrests or charges have been announced.

Roadwork on N36 in Audubon County is complete

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

The Audubon County Road Department reports that the contractor doing some pavement patching work on four miles of County Road N36 has finished their work. The section of road was on N36 or Pheasant Avenue, between U.S. Highway 44 and F32 or 190th Street. The road is now back open to traffic.

IDPH reports first West Nile Virus Infection of 2019

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July 12th, 2019 by admin

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today (Friday) announced the first case of West Nile virus infection reported in 2019, an older adult (aged 61 years to 80 years) male from Audubon County who has since recovered.

“Humans get infected with West Nile virus through a mosquito bite,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Caitlin Pedati. “Until the state’s first hard frost, whether it’s for work or play, being outside means there’s a risk for West Nile virus infection.”

Iowans should take the following steps to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile virus:

  • Use insect repellent with DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535.
    • Always read the repellent label and consult with a health care provider if you have questions when using these types of products for children.
    • For example, oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under 3 years of age and DEET should not be used on children less than 2 months of age.
  • Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
  • Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes and socks outdoors whenever possible.
  • Eliminate standing water around the home because that’s where mosquitoes lay eggs. Empty water from buckets, cans, pool covers and pet water dishes. Change water in bird baths every three to four days.

In 2018, 104 Iowans were diagnosed with West Nile virus and nine Iowans died. For more information on West Nile virus, visit https://www.idph.iowa.gov/cade/disease-information/west-nile-virus.