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Kent Advances to U.S. Amateur Finals, Qualifies for the Masters

Sports

August 18th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

CHASKA, Minn – Sophomore Noah Kent, a member of the University of Iowa men’s golf team qualified for the U.S. Amateur Finals and punched his ticket to the 2025 Masters Tournament on Saturday.

The U.S. Amateur Finals take place on Sunday with Kent teeing off at 7:15 a.m. (CT) facing Jose Luis Ballester in a 36-hole match play for the Havemeyer Trophy . TV coverage starts at 1:00 p.m. (CT) on Fubo, Peacock, and the Golf Channel.

The field started with 312 players on Monday, with the first two rounds being stroke play. Kent shot five-over par during the opening round Monday and followed it up with a bogey-free six-under par on Tuesday to move into the top 64 and make the cut.

After the first two days, it transitioned into match play starting with the round of 64.

Kent advanced in each round to make the semifinals where he defeated the No. 53 seed Jackson Buchannan of Illinois on the 18th hole to punch his ticket to the finals and the Masters Tournament.

Kent hasn’t trailed in a match since the Round of 32 (12th hole).

Fans can purchase tickets for Sunday’s final two rounds here: https://championships.usga.org/usamateur/2024/tickets.html

WHATS AT STAKE:
The winner of the U.S. Amateur golf tournament receives a gold medal, the Havemeyer Trophy, and exemptions into the following year’s U.S. Open and Open Championship. The winner and runner-up may also receive invitations to the Masters Tournament. The winner must maintain their amateur status at the time the events are held, unless they qualify for the tournaments through other means.

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Enneking Named to Hermann Trophy Watch List

Sports

August 18th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa graduate student Macy Enneking was named to the 2024 Mac Hermann Trophy Watch List, the Missouri Athletic Club announced this week. The trophy is the nation’s highest honor for collegiate soccer player of the year.

Enneking is the first Hawkeye to earn the preseason honor. The Hilliard, Ohio, native is one of five goalkeepers named to the watch list, recognizing her as one of the top players in the country at her position this season.

The watch list was compiled by members of the Division I Women’s All-America Council from a list of returning 2023 All-Americans and First Team All-Region players.

Enneking was previously named a 2024 United Soccer Coaches Player to Watch, becoming the first Hawkeye to receive that national preseason honor. Enneking was also named a Big Ten Player to Watch this season.

Enneking set a program individual record for goalkeeper shutouts last year (12.5) and helped lead the Hawkeyes to one of the top statistical defenses in program history. Iowa combined for 13 shutouts and a 0.76 goals-against average, which were both school records.

Last season, Enneking was named a Big Ten Player to Watch in the preseason before ending the season with all-region honors and an All-Big Ten Tournament Team nod. As a freshman in 2020, Enneking was Big Ten Tournament Defensive MVP and a unanimous All-Big Ten Freshman selection. Enneking has started in goal for each of Iowa’s two Big Ten Tournament Championships in program history, as well as both of the program’s NCAA Tournament victories.

A total of 15 players will be named 2024 Hermann Trophy semifinalists on December 4 at the conclusion of NCAA Division I All-American voting. From that list, head coaches will cast votes, and three players will be named finalists. The 2024 recipient will be announced January 3, 2025, in a ceremony at the historic Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.

Iowa will officially re-open the season against Colorado College on Aug. 18 at the Rumble in the Rockies in Missoula, Montana. Kickoff is set for noon (CT).

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2 arrested Sunday morning in Red Oak

News

August 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report two people were arrested early this (Sunday) morning. Officers arrested 21-year-old Adriana Rose Monreal, and 22-year-old Deven Anthony Hatfield, at a residence in the 2400 block of N. 8th Street, in Red Oak. They were taken into custody at around 2:40-a.m.  Monreal was arrested on an active Montgomery County warrant for Failure to Appear/Violation of a No Contact Order. Her bond at the Montgomery County Jail, was set at $1,000.

Hatfield was arrested for Assault on a Peace Officer w/out injury, Interference with Official Acts, Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree, and Public Intoxication. His bond was set at $2,000.

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Retail gas & diesel prices down over last week in Iowa

News

August 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with AAA report (as of August 18th), the price of regular unleaded gasoline was down 5 cents per gallon over last week, averaging $3.22/gallon. That’s also down an average of 49-cents from a year ago. The national average for unleaded as of August 18th, was $3.41/gallon, down 4-cents from the week before.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa were three-cents lower, averaging $3.51/a gallon. One year ago, diesel was selling for $4.12/gallon in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 23 cents lower than the national average of $3.74/gallon, according to the automobile club. By comparison, the national price of diesel last year on Aug. 18th, was $4.35/gallon.

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Injury accident in northern IA Saturday night

News

August 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Clear Lake, Iowa) – The Iowa State Patrol reports a woman from Minnesota was injured during a collision Saturday night, in northern Iowa’s Cerro Gordo County. The crash happened at around 9:15-p.m. near Clear Lake, when a 2023 Tesla Model X, driven by 38-year-old Dina Loginova, of Seattle, WA, was rear-ended by a 2005 Ford Focus, that was driven by 27-year-old Kyle Haney, of St. Paul, MN.

Both vehicles were traveling south on Interstate 35 near mile marker 192, when Loginova slammed on her brakes to avoid striking wildlife on the road. Haney was injured when his vehicle hit the Tesla. He was transported by Clear Lake Fire/EMS to Mercy Hospital in Mason City.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024

Weather

August 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph this morning.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light northeast wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 81. The Low this morning, was 57. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 80 and the Low was 59. The Record High here on Aug. 18th, was 111 in 1936. The Record Low was 40 in 2012. Sunrise today: 6:31-a.m.; Sunset: 8:15-p.m.

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Stuart Police investigation results in the discovery incendiary devices, drugs & a “hitlist” at a residence

News

August 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Stuart, Iowa) – Stuart Police Chief David Reha, Saturday evening, posted a report on social media, with regard to an ongoing investigation that has resulted in multiple arrests, the recovery of incendiary devices, drugs and a “hit list” with the names of several law enforcement officials. A Stuart man, 52-year-old Bobby Glen Agan, was arrested and booked into the Adair County Jail. He faces several felony and misdemeanor charges including Stalking (Dangerous Weapon), Possession of a Controlled Substance (x2, Second Offense), Possession of Prescription Medications, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of an Offensive Weapon, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Chief Reha says officers with the Stuart Police Department successfully executed a search warrant in the 500 block of South Harrison Street Friday night, August 16th, and continuing into the early hours of Saturday, August 17th. Their action was the culmination of a month-long investigation by Stuart Police, aimed at addressing a series of incidents involving projectiles directed at a local residence.

The investigation began after reports indicated that an individual was allegedly launching various hard metal projectiles toward a home in the 500 block of S. Gaines Street. These projectiles were launched at the home multiple times over a period of several weeks. Several of the projectiles were equipped with fireworks designed to explode upon impact. These actions caused considerable damage to the home and distress to the residents.
During the search of the property in the 500 block of S. Harrison Street, officers discovered numerous items with fireworks attached in a manner similar to those used in the reported incidents along with multiple launching devices. Additionally, officers found various items of drug paraphernalia, controlled substances, and multiple illegal firearms. A “hitlist” was also uncovered, containing names of several local law enforcement officers.
Chief Reha says this remains an ongoing investigation. Additional charges may be filed, and additional suspects may be named. If you have information regarding this investigation or others, please reach out to Stuart Police.

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Record setting year for tornadoes in Iowa

News, Weather

August 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa [NWS/Des Moines] — New data shows 122 tornadoes struck Iowa so far in 2024, setting a new state record. The change comes from new damage surveys released by the National Weather Service this week. The surveys confirmed two tornadoes formed in Winneshiek County back on Aug. 5, pushing the state’s annual total above the previous record. Until now, 2004 held the top spot for most tornadoes in a year with 120.

There have been just five years with 100-plus tornadoes in Iowa since records began in 1950. The state averages around 50 tornadoes annually. More than two-thirds of Iowa’s 122 twisters have occurred on just four days in the last five months. The state’s first outbreak of 2024 happened on April 16, when 17 tornadoes formed, the strongest being an EF2 that traveled across southeast Iowa.

The following week, another powerful system hit the state on April 26, producing 29 tornadoes. An EF3 destroyed much of the small town of Minden, and an EF2 caused significant damage in Pleasant Hill. In May, Iowa was dealt two more outbreaks in the same week.

May 21 brought 13 more tornadoes, including the EF4 that devastated Greenfield and killed five people. Three days later, an early-morning derecho produced 23 more tornadoes — most of them in eastern Iowa.

All tolled, a tornado touched down somewhere in Iowa on 16 different days so far this year. While peak tornado “season” has passed, Iowa still often sees tornadoes during the fall months. Multiple November outbreaks have occurred in the last couple of decades. In 2021, 63 tornadoes struck the state during a rare December derecho.

This year’s tornado count could easily still rise above 122.

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ANN MARIE ELLIOTT, 79, of Council Bluffs (Memorial Svcs. 8/23/24)

Obituaries

August 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

ANN MARIE ELLIOTT, 79, of Council Bluffs, died August 10, 2024, at her home in Council Bluffs. A Memorial Service for ANN ELLIOTT will be held 11-a.m. Friday, August 23rd, at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Rieken Vieth  Funeral Home in Oakland is assisting the family with arrangements.

Interment will be in the Carson Cemetery at a later date.

ANN ELLIOTT is survived by:

Her husband – John Elliott.

Her daughters – Theresa Carr, of Council Bluffs, and Lisa Ebbling, of Shenandoah.

Her son – James Carr, of Clarinda;

Her step-daughter: Susie Elliott, of Omaha.

Her step-son: Boyd (Kelly) Elliott, of Omaha.

Her sister – Amelia (John) Egizano, of Wallkill, NY.

21 grandchildren; 19 ½ great-grandchildren; and other relatives.

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HARRY WARREN KEMP, 90, of Griswold (Visitation 8/19/24)

Obituaries

August 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

HARRY WARREN KEMP, 90, of Griswold, died Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Cass Health in Atlantic. Visitation for HARRY KEMP will be held on Monday, Aug. 19th, from 5:30-until 7:30-p.m., at the Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold.

A private family interment will take place at a later time.

HARRY KEMP is survived by:

His son – Kim Kemp, of Griswold.

His sister – Karen Alff, of Tucson, AZ

other relatives, and friends.

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