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2 arrested in Red Oak Tue. morning following domestic incident

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police responding to a possible domestic violence incident early this (Tuesday) morning, arrested a man and woman on separate charges. Officers were called to the 1000 block of E. Reed Street at around 3:18-a.m.  Upon further investigation, 25-year old Jayme Marie Parker, of Red Oak, was arrested for Domestic Assault/1st offense, and, 25-year old Joshua Michael Parker, of Red Oak,  was arrested for Public Intoxication/2nd offense. Both were transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where Jayme Parker was being held without bond, pending an appearance before the magistrate, and Joshua Parker was being held on a $1,000 bond.

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MARK SWANSON, 61, of West Des Moines (Memorial Svcs. 3/16/19)

Obituaries

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

MARK SWANSON, 61, of West Des Moines, died March 3rd, at Home. Memorial services for MARK SWANSON will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, March 16th, at the United Church of Christ, in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic, is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held from 10-until 11-a.m. Saturday, at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic.

MARK SWANSON is survived by:

His mother – Pat Swanson, of Atlantic.

His brother – Dale (Cynthia) Swanson, of Adel.

a niece, and nephew.

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Flood watch continues from Wed. into Thu. morning

Weather

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 4-a.m. 3/12/19) Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold Counties...A FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7-A.M. WEDNESDAY THROUGH 7-P.M THURSDAY

* Rapid snowmelt and expected rainfall is expected lead to significant rises on rivers and streams and the potential for ice jams.

Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page Counties…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1-A.M. WEDNESDAY THROUGH 7-P.M. THURSDAY..

* Warmer temperatures will accompany a strong storm system which will likely produce 1 to 3 inches of rain the next several days. This will heighten the risk of river flooding due to the unusual combination of heavy rain, snowmelt, frozen ground, and thick ice cover on area rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Significant and rapid river level increases are possible due to excessive runoff. Ice jams could also develop which would further enhance the flood threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take quick action should flooding develop.

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Skyscan Forecast – Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

Weather

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/light rain. High 45. SE @ 15-25.

Tonight: Cloudy w/rain. Low 43. S @ 10-20.

Tomorrow:**FLOOD WATCH from 7-a.m. Wed. through 7-a.m. Thu.**  P/Cldy to Cldy w/showers & scattered thunderstorms. High 58. S @ 15-30.

Thursday: Mo. Cldy with light rain. High 42.

Friday: P/Cldy. High 40.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 43. Our Low was 21. Last year on this date our High was 49 and the Low was 21. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 74 in 1938. The Record Low was -21 in 1998.

 

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Adair County Sheriff’s report (3/12/19)

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, Monday night, posted a report on arrests from over the past week. On Saturday, 27-year old Shane Sim Blackford, of Chariton, was arrested on an Adair County warrant for Violation of Probation. Blackford was released later that same day, on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.

Friday night, 23-year old Jason Joseph Joliet, of Adair, was arrested by Adair Police for OWI/1st offense. He was cited and released on bond later that same night. At around 1:10-a.m. Thursday, 20-year old Rayvon Dawn McFarland, of Greenfield, was arrested by Greenfield Police, for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense in connection with an incident involving her live-in partner. She was released later that day after pleading guilty to the offense.

On March 6th, 42-year old Joseph Eric Funke, of Fontanelle, was arrested on an Adair County warrant for Violation of Probation. Funke was subsequently Released on his Own Recognizance (ROR). On March 5th, 48-year old Donald James Noggle, of Stuart, was arrested by Stuart Police, following a domestic incident at his home. Noggle was charged with Harassment in the 1st Degree and also was released on his Own Recognizance.

On March 4th, 25-year old Angelic Lashay Lockheart, of Des Moines, was arrested at a restaurant in Adair, for Public Intoxication, after her PBT (breath test) showed a .156% level of intoxication. Lockheart was released later that same day, on her own recognizance. And, on March 3rd, 36-year old Jason Eugene Sheeder, of Guthrie Center, was arrested at the Guthrie County Jail on an Adair County warrant for Failure to Appear for Contempt of Support Payments. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with credit for time served.

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Staff Assault: Newton Correctional Facility

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(NEWTON) – The Iowa Department of Corrections reports two correctional officers were assaulted by an inmate at the Newton Correctional Facility at approximately 6-p.m., Monday. The assault occurred when an inmate was given a directive by staff, but became hostile towards them.

The inmate was instructed to allow for restraints to be applied, but when the officers attempted to apply the restraints, the inmate became physically combative. An officer suffered a closed fist strike to the head and was also bitten by the combative inmate, while another officer suffered minor injuries while trying to restrain the inmate.

The officers were able to use defensive tactics and restraint techniques to eventually gain control over the aggressive inmate. The inmate involved in the incident did not seem to suffer any notable injuries. The officers involved were seen by institution medical professionals and treated for their injuries.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Midwest Sports Headlines: 3/12/19

Sports

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kalani Brown had 17 points and seven rebounds to help No. 1 Baylor defeat No. 13 Iowa State 67-49 in the Big 12 Tournament championship game. Brown, a 6-foot-7 senior center, was named the Most Outstanding Player for the tournament. Baylor won its 10th Big 12 title and ninth in the past 11 years.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated Press the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal with Tyrann Mathieu in a big boost to their defensive backfield. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot become official until Wednesday, when the new league year begins and free agents can sign contracts.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State and Texas Tech are the top two seeds for the Big 12 Tournament after sharing the regular-season title. Defending champion Kansas is seeded third, and will try to forget the disappointment of a ho-hum regular season when play begins in Kansas City on Wednesday night.

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have finalized a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Martin Maldonado, giving them a veteran catcher after losing Salvador Perez to a season-ending injury. The deal includes up to $1.4 million in performance bonuses for games caught. Maldonado spent last season with the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros, hitting .225 with nine homers and 44 RBIs in 119 games. Perez underwent Tommy John surgery last Wednesday after tearing a ligament in his throwing arm.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska running back Maurice Washington has turned himself in to California authorities. He faces felony and misdemeanor charges related to possession and distribution of a video of his former girlfriend allegedly being sexually assaulted by two other people in 2016. A Santa Clara County sheriff’s spokesman in San Jose says Washington surrendered at about 7 a.m. and bailed out shortly after that. Washington is accused of sending video of the alleged assault to the girl in March 2018.

CHICAGO (AP) — Midfielder Gedion Zelalem, a former Arsenal prospect whose career has stalled in recent years, has transferred from the Gunners to Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City. The 22-year-old tore a ligament in his left knee during the U.S. team’s opener against Ecuador at the Under-20 World Cup in May 2017. He has made just two first-team appearances since, for the Gunners in the League Cup in late October and early November last year.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., 3/12/19

News

March 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — A special state Senate election in Iowa is gaining a national spotlight as presidential hopefuls try to help a fellow Democrat win. Cedar Falls resident Eric Giddens won the party’s nomination for the seat to be decided next week. For the Democratic field, campaigning alongside Giddens is an opportunity to prove their commitment to building up the state party, a quality local elected officials and party operatives are looking for as they evaluate whom to support for the White House.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke is making his first trip to Iowa of the 2020 campaign, visiting the state that kicks off presidential voting amid intense speculation he’ll enter the race for the White House. A spokesman says O’Rourke will visit the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday to campaign for Eric Giddens, the Democratic candidate running in a state Senate special election there. O’Rourke had previously failed to answer invitations to visit Democrats in Iowa and New Hampshire.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A board has agreed to pay a former prison guard $2.3 million as settlement for discrimination and retaliation she says she suffered after filing a sexual harassment case against the state. The state paid Kristine Sink $1.65 million last month to settle the sexual harassment case, and the Iowa attorney general recommended settling the second retaliation case. The State Appeal Board Monday approved the settlement but only after State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald complained about such settlements.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A proposed underground transmission line would carry electricity generated mostly by wind turbines in Iowa to the Chicago area. The company behind the $2.5 billion project, Direct Connect Development Co., said Monday that it has lined up three major investors to back the project. It could be operational in 2024 if regulators approve. Direct Connect plans to bury the transmission line in land that runs along existing Canadian Pacific railroad tracks, aiming for minimal disruption for landowners.

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ISU’s Jacobson named Academic All-American

Sports

March 11th, 2019 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State redshirt junior Michael Jacobson has been named a member of the 2018-19 Google Cloud Academic All-America Second Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Jacobson is the sixth Iowa State men’s basketball student-athlete (seven times) and first since Melvin Ejim in 2014 to earn the honor.

The honor recognizes those that excel both on the court and in the classroom.

Jacobson, a Waukee, Iowa native, owns a 3.80 GPA as a finance major. On the court, Jacobson has started all 31 games for the Cyclones and is fourth on the team averaging 11.6 points per game. He leads the team pulling down 5.8 rebounds per game and is shooting 58.4 percent from the field, which ranks fourth among Big 12 players.

Jacobson has scored in double figures in 19 games, including a season-high 23 points against Illinois at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.

The Cyclones return to action Thursday at 11:30 a.m. when they face Baylor in the quarterfinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship. The game will be televised by ESPN2.

2018-19 Academic All-America Men’s Basketball Team Division I

First Team

Marcus Bartley, Southern Illinois
Seth Dugan, Western Michigan
Skylar Mays, Louisiana State
Tyler Seibring, Elon
Joe Sherburne, UMBC

Second Team

Michael Jacobson, Iowa State
James Foye, Dartmouth
Zachary Hunsaker, Brown
Luke Maye, North Carolina
Dylan Windler, Belmont

Third Team

Amidou Bamba, Coastal Carolina
Sam Bittner, Fresno State
Clayton Custer, Loyola-Chicago
Brooks DeBisschop, Northern Arizona
Matt Pile, Omaha

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Atlantic has some strong individual showings at State Archery Tournament

Sports

March 11th, 2019 by admin

The Iowa NASP State Archery Tournament was held this past weekend at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines. There were two divisions contested with a 3D Tournament and a Bullseye Tournament. Atlantic had a high school team competing in both tournaments and a middle school team in the bullseye tournament.

The Atlantic high school team finished 15th out of 17 teams in the 3D tournament with a score of 1599. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont was the champion with a score of 1712. Individually Lee Houser finished 21st with a score of 279. Zach Colton was 22nd also with a 279. Lia Lillard finished 60th out of 95 girls with a 255.

The Atlantic High School team finished 11th out of 31 teams in the Bullseye tournament with a score of 3286. Lee Houser finished 10th and Cooper Jipsen was 11th after competing in a shoot off for the 9th place spot. Both scored 290 totals. Dustin Dreager finished 20th with a 286. Jasmyne Oasay-Waddel was the top girl finisher for Atlantic at 158th out of 334 with a score of 266. Springville took the team title with a score of 3407.

The Atlantic Middle School team placed 19th out of 30 teams. Halle Copeland finished 2nd out of 350 middle schools girls with a score of 287. She finished 11th out of all 837 girls competing. Carter Smith was the top boys finisher at 19th out of 427 with a score of 278. He was 97th out of all 1.025 boys competing. Mariah Hadley finished 25th on the girls side with a 274 score. Washington Middle School took the title with a 3278 team score.

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