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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 5/4/19

Podcasts, Sports

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Ric Hanson.

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Special Coaches Show: Track Edition this morning on KJAN

Sports

May 4th, 2019 by admin

Tune in at 8:30am this morning for a special track edition of the Saturday Morning Coaches Show on KJAN.  Sports Director Chris Parks speaks with Atlantic Head Boys Track Coach Jordan Mullen and Head Girls Track Coach Matt Mullenix as their teams enjoy their strong seasons so far and prepare for State Qualifying Meets.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 5/4/19

News, Podcasts

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Boil Order rescinded in Pacific Junction

News

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Glenwood Municipal Utilities, Friday, lifted a Boil Water Order for the City of Pacific Junction. The Order was lifted after the City’s water supply passed water safety tests, which means the water no longer needs to be boiled prior to consumption. GMU officials, however, say they’re still turning water services on for those who request it.

Anyone in need of restored services should come to the GMU office Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. They also ask that someone be present at the residence when the water is turned back on for precautionary measures. Officials said also, that while water services are back in Pacific Junction, sewer services are still out. Residents should still refrain from using their facilities or drains to prevent back up problems in their homes.

GMU officials also ask residents to notify their office if their homes are being demolished, so that meters and radio read units can be removed. Glenwood Municipal Utility’s phone number is 712-527-4868.

2 NE residents accused of stealing from flood victims in Fremont County

News

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Friday, said two people were arrested in Omaha that same day, on warrants connected to the theft of items from flood victims’ homes. Authorities say 47-year-old Robert S. White and 43-year-old Cindy A. Abbott, both of Omaha, face multiple charges, including 3rd degree burglary, 2nd degree theft and 2nd degree criminal mischief. White was also charged with ongoing criminal conduct. Both suspects are charged in connection with an investigation that began on Easter Sunday (April 21st), when the sheriff’s office responded to a burglary at a Hamburg residence. The homeowners told authorities they were forced to evacuate their home due to flooding–leaving behind a majority of their possessions. The residents first noticed their house was burglarized when returning to retrieve and sort through belongings.

The sheriff’s office says forced entry was made into the residence, and thousands of dollars of property was reported stolen. The suspects also allegedly caused significant damage to the property’s driveway and yard. An investigation led to the identification of suspects out of Omaha. Information was sent to Omaha Police, who assisted in the investigation. Warrants were later issued for both suspects through an joint investigation between Fremont County and Omaha authorities.

Both suspects were apprehended with the assistance of Omaha Police and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and were being held in the Douglas County Jail.

Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: 5/4/19

Weather

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy w/isolated showers. High 72. SW @ 10-15.

Tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy w/showers possible. Low 55. S @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms. High near 70. S-SW @ 10-15.

Monday: Scattered shwrs & tstorms. High 64.

Tuesday: Scattered showers & thunderstorms. High around 66.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 63. Our Low was 39. Last year on this date our High was 78 and the Low was 44. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 91 in 1918. The Record Low was 18 in 1907.

Drugs and weapons seized in 3 arrests in Storm Lake

News

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Three people are facing multiple drug charges following their arrest by a combined task force of Storm Lake Police and the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office. Police say they executed search warrants at three Storm Lake residences and arrested 28-year-old Billy Fang, 37-year-old Meng Her and 34-year-old Marvin Moua. Officers seized several pounds of marijuana, crystal meth and 50 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, drug paraphernalia, hand guns and assault rifles.

Drugs seized in Storm Lake (Radio IA photo)

Fang was charged multiple counts of drug possession with intent to deliver and failure to affix a drug tax stamps. Her was charged with possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. Moua was arrested on warrants for multiple counts of possession of drugs with the intent to deliver and failure to affix a drug tax stamps. Moua was also charged with two counts of trafficking stolen weapons. The seized drugs were valued at more than 282-thosuand dollars.

Governor tours flooded Davenport downtown

News

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Wearing yellow boots and lime green vests, state officials toured flooded sections of downtown Davenport, Friday. Mayor Frank Klipsch was the guide for Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, and Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack. Several blocks lined with businesses and apartments have been surrounded by Mississippi River floodwater since a temporary floodwall failed on Tuesday. Scott Lehnert is the owner and brewmaster of the Great River Brewery. “When the surge came — we had built sandbag walls prior — and it just happened so fast and had so much pressure it just went right through them. Busted off our garage doors right off the walls,” Lehnert says.

Downtown property owner Pete Stopulos told them one new restaurant was the victim of bad timing. He says the restaurant was scheduled to open Tuesday night, Mayor Klipsch said he had a reservation, which brought laughter. The temporary floodwall protecting this section of downtown Davenport had held back the river for 41 days before the breach on Tuesday.

Downtown residents and businesses had been warned about one hour beforehand that it might fail, but still had little time to protect their buildings and evacuate.

(Thanks to WVIK, Rock Island)

Midwest Sports Headlines: 5/4/2019

Sports

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks needed 81 pitches for a four-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered for his third straight game and the Chicago Cubs beat the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. The second-place Cubs won their season-high fifth in a row while cutting St. Louis’ lead to 1½ games. The Cardinals have back-to-back losses after five consecutive victories. Hendricks pitched his third career shutout and fourth complete game

DETROIT (AP) — Shane Greene got his major league-leading 13th save in the Tigers’ 14th win, closing out Detroit’s 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Matthew Boyd struck out nine in another solid outing, and Detroit scored three runs in the first inning. It was the sixth straight quality start for Boyd, who allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings.

GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas community college has released a summary of its internal review into the heatstroke death last year of a football player who collapsed after the first day of practice. Garden City Community College says the players were provided water. But some players told public radio station KCUR that they were denied water during conditioning drills.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — University of Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and his wife have won another round in a neighborhood fight. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that a judge’s ruling issued Wednesday affirms the Ferentzes do not owe neighbors around $9,600 for road maintenance and don’t have to remove landscaping that affords them privacy from intrusive football fans.

VERLA M. HUFFMAN, 88, of Audubon (Svcs. 5/6/19)

Obituaries

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

VERLA M. HUFFMAN, 88, of Audubon, died Friday, May 3rd, at the Friendship Home, in Audubon. Funeral services for VERLA HUFFMAN will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, May 6th at the 1st United Methodist Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

A family visitation will be held from 9:30-a.m. Monday until the time of service at the church.

Burial will be in the Arlington Heights Cemetery, in Audubon.

VERLA HUFFMAN is survived by:

Her sons – Roger (Sandra) Huffman, of Oklahoma; Steve (Sally) Huffman, of Blanchard, OK, and Joel (wife Chris) Huffman, of Sgt. Bluff (IA).

Her daughter – Pamela (John) Abate, of Helotes, TX

Her sister – Marilyn Smith, of Des Moines.

Her brother – Marvin Lund, of Waterloo.

12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Mildred Dreher, of Audubon, Bev Huffmann, of TX, and Jerry (Shirley) Huffman, of Spirit Lake. Other relatives and friends.