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Dyersville man killed in a Thursday crash

News

March 8th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DELAWARE COUNTY, Iowa – A collision Thursday afternoon in eastern Iowa between a pickup and a semi tractor-trailer, resulted in one person deceased and another injured. The Iowa State Patrol reports the crash happened at around 3:25-p.m. in the area of 210th St. West of County Road x47, East of Earlville. Investigators say a 2007 Ford F-350 was traveling eastbound on 210th street when it crossed the center line and crashed head-on with a semi-truck.

The driver of the pickup, 59-year-old Terry Meyer, of Dyersville, died at the scene. The driver of the semi, 50-year-old Tom Bufford, of Earlville, was taken to University of Iowa Hospitals for treatment of his injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

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Heartbeat Today 3-8-2024

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

March 8th, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with David Graham, who will perform with his band, the Eskimo Brothers, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield.  Get tickets HERE!

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Creston man arrested Thursday afternoon

News

March 8th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston, Thursday afternoon, arrested 61-year-old Ronald Dale Brammer, of Creston. He was arrested at 434 Wyoming on a charge of Driving While License Suspended. Brammer was taken to Union County Jail and later posted a $300 cash or approved surety bond before being released.

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Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals Reported at 7:00 am on Friday, March 8, 2024

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

March 8th, 2024 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .48″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  .3″
  • Massena  .26″
  • Elk Horn  .22″
  • Bridgewater  .5″
  • Villisca  .5″
  • Manning  .26″
  • Red Oak  .58″
  • Carroll  .1″
  • Clarinda  .32″
  • Creston  .08″

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Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa Turkey Sausage products recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination

News

March 8th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 – Salm Partners, LLC, a Denmark, Wis., establishment, is recalling approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically pieces of rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The turkey kielbasa sausages were produced between Oct. 30-31, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-32009” printed on the side of the packaging. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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2023-2024 Western Iowa Conference Boys Basketball All-Conference

Sports

March 8th, 2024 by Jim Field

First Team
Grady Jeppesen (Riverside)
Jace Tams (Treynor)
Jack Vanfossan (Underwood)
Mason Boothby (Underwood)
Ethan Konz (Treynor)
Ben Ramsey (IKM – Manning)
Brody Lager (Missouri Valley)

Second Team
Edward Miller (Audubon)
AJ Harder (Tri – Center)
Ross Kusel (IKM – Manning)
Luke Seidler (Underwood)
Wes Vana (Loma)
Josh Ravlin (Underwood)
Owen Larsen (Underwood )

Honorable Mention
Christian Dahir (Tri – Center)
Dane Janssen (Missouri Valley)
Luke Sternberg (AHSTW)
Karson Elwood (Treynor)
Alec Lovely (Treynor)
Evan Roden (Loma)
Garrett Luett (Underwood)
Austin Christenesen (Audubon)
Mason McCready (Riverside)
Lane Sams (IKM – Manning)

WIC Boys Player of the Year
Grady Jeppesen (Riverside)
 
Unanimous Selections
Grady Jeppesen (Riverside)
Jace Tams (Treynor)

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2023-2024 Western Iowa Conference Girls Basketball All-Conference

Sports

March 8th, 2024 by Jim Field

First Team
Delaney Goshorn (AHSTW)
Alexis Flaharty (Tri – Center)
Grace Herman (Missouri Valley)
Alizabeth Jacobsen (Underwood)
Nora Konz (Treynor)
Anna Stangl (IKM – Manning)
Quincey Schneckloth (Tri – Center)

Second Team
Alexa Schwartz (Treynor)
Marki Bertelsen (Loma)
Kinsley Ferguson (Underwood)
Sydney Somers (Riverside)
Lozie Lewis (Treynor)
Ella Langer (AHSTW)
Ava Worley (Loma)
 
Honorable Mention
Rylie Knop (AHSTW)
Brooklyn Lalley (Loma)
Ainsley Roberts (Underwood)
Adeline Martens (Riverside)
Isah Van Arsdol (Tri – Center)
Mackenzie Parrot (Missouri Valley)
Claire Schrage (Treynor)
Abby Neiheisel (IKM – Manning)

WIC Girls Player of the Year
Delaney Goshorn (AHSTW)

Unanimous Selections
Delaney Goshorn (AHSTW)
Alexis Flaharty (Tri – Center)

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IATC Boys Indoor Championships in Ames

Sports

March 8th, 2024 by Jim Field

The Iowa Association of Track Coaches indoor meet was held Thursday in Ames.  Several local participants scored medals.

Class 1-A:

1. Gabe Funk, Lenox — 60 meter hurdles (8.24)

1. Landon Bendgen, Woodbine — 1600 meter run (4:20.22)

2. William Anderson, Logan-Magnolia — 60 meter dash (7.11)

2. Jack Follmann, CAM — 60 meter hurdles (8.25)

2. Jack Follmann, CAM — 400 meter dash (52.79)

2. Landon Bendgen, Woodbine — 3200 meter run (9:57.80)

2. St. Albert — 4×800 meter relay (8:35.07)

2. Riverside — distance medley relay (3:44.73)

3. Owen Wise, St. Albert — 3200 meter run (10:12.89)

3. Aaron Olsen, Audubon — 60 meter dash (7.19)

4. Riverside — 4×400 meter relay (3:36.12)

5. Parker Heisterkamp, St. Albert — 800 meter run (2:05.43)

5. Zeke Konkler, Audubon — 400 meter dash (53.09)

5. Trenton Warner, Nodaway Valley — shot put (45-08.75)

5. Gunner Wagner, Woodbine — 3200 meter run (10:21.21)

5. Lenox — shuttle hurdle relay (35.44)

6. Evan Roden, Logan-Magnolia — long jump (20-01.00)

6. Audubon — shuttle hurdle relay (36.20)

6. Riverside — 4×100 meter relay (45.84)

6. Riverside — 4×800 meter relay (8:58.85)

6. Lenox — distance medley relay (3:50.43)

7. Gunner Wagner, Woodbine — 1600 meter run (4:40.20)

7. Collin Bower, CAM — 60 meter hurdles (8.87)

8. Cash Emgarten, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton — 60 meter dash (7.30)

8. Cash Emgarten, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton — 200 meter dash (23.52)

8. Audubon — distance medley relay (3:52.10)

8. Audubon — 4×400 meter relay (3:40.99)

CLASS 2-A:

1. Shenandoah — 4×100 meter relay (44.19)

1. Shenandoah — 4×400 meter relay (3:35.23)

2. Brody Cullin, Shenandoah — 200 meter dash (22.93)

2. Alex Razee, Shenandoah — 400 meter dash (50.94)

3. Kyle Wagoner, Clarinda — 1600 meter run (4:42.29)

3. Brayden Sifford, Red Oak — 60 meter dash (7.25)

3. Treynor — 4×100 meter relay (44.94)

3. Treynor — shuttle hurdle relay (35.75)

4. Jacob Greving, Kuemper Catholic — 1600 meter run (4:47.39)

4. Clarinda — distance medley relay (3:45.42)

4. Clarinda — 4×400 meter relay (3:37.58)

5. Brayden Sifford, Red Oak — 200 meter dash (23.36)

7. Kyle Wagoner, Clarinda — 3200 meter run (10:26.19)

7. Emmanuel Grass, Red Oak — 1600 meter run (4:48.95)

8. Cale Hall, Red Oak — 60 meter dash (7.36)

8. Jacob Greving, Kuemper Catholic — 800 meter run (2:07.35)

CLASS 3-A:

1. Ethan Eichhorn, Lewis Central — 1600 meter run (4:19.64)

1. Cade Sears, Harlan — 60 meter dash (6.85)

1. Harlan — 4×100 meter relay (43.20) **Drake Relays Blue Standard

2. Ethan Eichhorn, Lewis Central — 800 meter run (2:01.37)

2. Brehden Eggerss, Harlan — long jump (20-04.00)

3. Cade Sears, Harlan — 200 meter dash (22.19)

4. Bryant Keller, Glenwood — 3200 meter run (9:49.43)

4. Kevin Coots, Lewis Central — 1600 meter run (4:26.73)

4. Glenwood — distance medley relay (3:42.11)

5. Andrew Smith, Glenwood — 1600 meter run (4:28.57)

5. Brandon Briley, Creston — 800 meter run (2:05.43)

5. Atlantic — distance medley relay (3:45.36)

6. Marshall Arkfeld, Lewis Central — 3200 meter run (9:51.49)

6. Gavin McLaren, Atlantic — shot put (46-11.50)

6. Glenwood — 4×100 meter relay (45.76)

7. Anthony Arambula, Denison-Schleswig — long jump (19-03.50)

7. Bennett Whetstone, Atlantic — 400 meter dash (54.29)

7. Creston — 4×400 meter relay (3:39.32)

7. Creston — 4×800 meter relay (9:06.80)

8. Tye Houser, Atlantic — 60 meter dash (7.27)

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Time to ‘spring forward’ this weekend, and check those smoke alarms

News

March 8th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday and as Iowans move their clocks forward an hour on Saturday night, Emily Holley, with the Iowa Chapter of the American Red Cross, suggests you do a quick safety check of your smoke alarms, too. “We’re recommending that everyone tests their smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed,” Holley says. “A smoke alarm that is 10 years old or older definitely needs to be replaced. And we want to make sure that everyone has working smoke alarms on every level of the home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas.”

Last year, Red Cross volunteers helped more than 18-hundred people in Iowa who were affected by 584 home fires. Nationwide, home fires account for most of the 65-thousand disasters to which the Red Cross responds. Holley says every second counts when there’s a fire, so making sure those smoke alarms are working is key. “We also recommend folks take the time to practice a two-minute home fire escape. It’s critical that you have escape routes out of your home and a joint meeting place,” Holley says. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half, and on average, you only have about two minutes to get out of the home.”

She says you should have at least two ways to get out of every room, and select a spot at a safe distance away from your home, like a tree or mailbox, where everyone can meet. For more information, download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores.

redcross.org/homefires

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Friday, March 8, 2024

Weather

March 8th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 60% chance of rain, snow, and sleet  before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. High near 43. Winds N @ 15-30 mph. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear & breezy. Low around 22. N @ 10-20.

Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 48. N/NW @ 10-20 mph.

Tom. Night: Clear, with a low around 22.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

Sunday Night: Clear & breezy, with a low around 36.

Monday: Sunny & breezy, with a high near 71.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 58.Our Low was 30. (Rainfall from Thursday afternoon thru 7-a.m. today, was .48,” with some freezing rain.  Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 39 and the Low was 33. The Record High for March 8th in Atlantic, was 76 in 1986. The Record Low was -12 in 1982. Sunrise: 6:44. Sunset: 6:18-p.m.

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