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Beware of Dense Fog this morning (2/21)

Weather

February 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor Counties…
546 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017

...Areas of Fog Over the Region This Morning...

Fog continues to develop and thicken over the region early today with some areas already down to one quarter mile visibility to  near zero visibility at times across west central Iowa. Light  winds and abundant low level moisture along with clear skies are resulting in the fog over the area.

Persons traveling early this morning through the morning commute should be on the lookout for areas of fog…dense at times. Allow extra time to reach your destination safely. Be especially cautious near intersections and railroad crossings as vehicles and trains may be hidden from view by the thick fog. Be cautious near school bus stops as well.

The fog will lift by mid morning as much warmer air returns to the region this afternoon.

Adams County Sheriff’s Report (2/21)

News

February 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on arrests over the past week. On Sunday, 47-year old Randy Etheridge, of Corning, was arrested following a traffic stop in Corning, for Driving While License Revoked based on a previous OWI. His bond was set at $2,000. Sunday afternoon, 29-year old Kyle Gile, of Lenox, was arrested following a traffic stop. Gile was charged with Unlawful Possession of Prescription Pills and Drug Paraphernalia, as well as OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $2,000.

Saturday afternoon, 29-year old Jody Reed, of Corning, was arrested following a traffic stop. Reed was charged with Driving While Barred, and cited for Driving While License Suspended (2 counts), Fraudulent use of registration, having No insurance, Operation a non-registered vehicle, Failure to file SR-22 insurance, and Failure to Use a Child Restraint Device. Her bond was set at $4,010.

Early Saturday morning, 62-year old Joseph Ronfeldt, of Corning, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000. Friday night, 26-year old Devon Miller, of Gravity, was arrested in Adams County for Driving While Suspended, and on a valid Montgomery County warrant for Failure to Appear in Court.. Bond was set at $300. Early Friday morning, 41-year old Christina Sweat, of Clearfield, was arrested in Corning, following a traffic stop, during which deputies saw a glass smoking device in plain view. She was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $1,000.

And, back on Feb. 10th, 44-year old Vicki Cunningham, of Clarinda, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense, following a traffic stop on Highway 34, in Adams County. Her bond was set at $2,000.

 

2 men arrested for DUS in Montgomery County

News

February 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports two separate arrests for Driving Under Suspension. At around 12:15-a.m. today (Tuesday), 48-year old Scott Len Lowery, of Des Moines, was arrested for DUS with 5 withdrawals in effect, following a traffic stop at the intersection of Highways 34 and 71, north of Villisca.

And, at around 7:15-p.m. Monday, 34-year old Brent Lee Wagaman, of Red Oak, was arrested at the intersection of Highway 34 and 4th Street in Red Oak, for Driving Under Suspension with 14 withdrawals in effect.

Both men were brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $435 bond, each.

Skyscan weather forecast for Atlantic & the area, 2/21/17

Weather

February 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 70. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. High near 36. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 60 degrees, which fell short of the record by just 5 degrees. We received .18” of an inch of rain Monday, for a storm total of .43.” Our low this morning was 29.  Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 44 and the low was 31. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 65 in 1977. The Record Low was -19 in 1894.

John Deere earnings report shows optimism for farmers

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The first quarter income report from John Deere and Company released Friday showed a drop in net income — but it also held a positive message for the ag industry. Sales were up two percent and spokesman Ken Golden says there are signs of continued improvement.

“U-S farm income is expected to increase slightly in 2017, that’s always good news for people who sell to farmers,” Golden says. “In construction and forestry it’s the overall economy and G-D-P growth, housing starts and several other areas that really are indicators for our construction and forestry business.” Deere predicts sales will increase four per cent this year.

“In recent years we’ve been talking about decreases it seems like every quarter. So, this is beginning to give us indications we are near the bottom of the agricultural market and are beginning to swing in the right direction,” according to Golden. Deere in fact had predicted last fall that sales would drop one percent this year, before revising it to the projection of the four percent increase.

(Radio Iowa)

Morris, Thomas lead Iowa St past Texas Tech, 82-80 in OT

Sports

February 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Behind 23 points from Monte Morris and 20 from Matt Thomas, Iowa State picked up an 82-80 overtime win against Texas Tech on Monday night. Naz Mitrou-Long added 16 points for Iowa State (18-9, 10-5 Big 12), which was held without a field goal for the final four-plus minutes of overtime.

Texas Tech (17-11, 5-10) was led by 17 points from Niem Stevenson and 16 points apiece from Justin Gray and Zach Smith. Donovan Jackson hit two free throws to give Iowa State the lead, 79-78, for good with 1:55 left in overtime. Matt Thomas made two more foul shots and Morris added a third to make it 82-78 with 17 seconds to go.

Keenan Evans made a layup seven seconds later to pull Texas Tech within two and the Red Raiders fouled Nick Weiler-Babb, who missed both free throws, with 6.7 second remaining. Smith rebounded the second miss but Texas Tech didn’t get off a shot; Devon Thomas hit a 3, but it came just after the buzzer.

Iowa State hires Virginia Tech’s Dresser as wrestling coach

Sports

February 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Kevin Dresser, who built Virginia Tech into an Atlantic Coast Conference wrestling power, was hired Monday as Iowa State’s wrestling coach. He grew up in Humboldt, Iowa, and wrestled for the rival Hawkeyes. He succeeds Kevin Jackson, who is stepping down following the end of his eighth season.

Dresser agreed to a seven-year deal worth $2.25 million plus incentives, Iowa State said. Virginia Tech said Tony Robie, in his 11th season as associate head coach at the school, will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season.

Dresser was the 2016 National Wrestling Coaches’ Association Coach of the Year. He became the Hokies’ wrestling coach 11 years ago. The Hokies went 48-5 in dual meets the past three seasons and placed in the top 10 at the NCAA meet each of the past four years.

Iowa early News Headlines: Tuesday, 2/21/17

News

February 21st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:45 a.m. CST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A panel of House lawmakers has approved a bill that would prevent Iowa judicial courts from applying foreign law to state cases. The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa says the bill mirrors anti-Sharia legislation passed in other states, though Sharia law is not directly referenced in the bill. The GOP-led House Judiciary Subcommittee agreed Monday to support the bill. It now heads to a full committee.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s largest state employees union has filed a lawsuit challenging a new law that eliminates most collective bargaining rights for public workers. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Iowa Council 61 filed the lawsuit Monday in Polk County District Court. It seeks an order halting immediate enforcement of the changes. The lawsuit argues that the law violates language in the Iowa Constitution that ensures equality to citizens.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad has defended allowing a lobbyist to attend a private bill signing of the state’s new collective bargaining law. Branstad told reporters Monday that Drew Klein of Americans for Prosperity witnessed the Friday signing because the lobbyist asked. Members of the press inquired about the event and were told it was private. Branstad defended the media’s exclusion from the signing by saying he’s accessible through events like weekly press conferences.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say five people have been wounded in a shooting that involved two Ames police officers. Police say the officers fired back at people who had fired from a car into a crowd early Sunday morning. Three people in the crowd were taken to hospitals, and police say two wounded suspects and two other men were found at a Fort Dodge hospital and arrested.

Red Oak man already in jail now faces drug charges after search warrant executed

News

February 20th, 2017 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department conducted a search warrant in the 1000 block of East Corning Street in Red Oak on Monday and recovered drugs and drug paraphernalia. 32-year-old Robert B. Harris of Red Oak was already in custody on theft charges and will now face drug charges.

Officers seized numerous items of drug paraphernalia, pipes, bongs, scales, and baggies. They also found approximately .88 grams of suspected Methamphetamine. Officers also recovered stolen property that belonged to the Hardware Hank Store in Red Oak.

Harris was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (a serious misdemeanor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (a simple misdemeanor).  He is being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 cash bond.

THERESA SOYER, 81, of Carroll (Svcs. 02/23/2017)

Obituaries

February 20th, 2017 by admin

THERESA SOYER, 81, of Carroll died Sunday, February 19th at Regency Park in Carroll.  Mass of Christian Burial for THERESA SOYER will be held Thursday, February 23rd at 1:00pm at the Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. Ohde Twit Funeral Home in Carroll has the arrangements.

Burial will be Thursday at 4:00pm in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Templeton.

Friends may call Wednesday, February 22nd from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home with a Catholic Daughters Rosary at 5:30pm and a prayer service at 6:30pm. Visitation will resume on Thursday at 12:00pm at the church prior to services.

THERESA SOYER is survived by:

Children: Dave Langel of Milford. Keith Langel of Milford. Paul Soyer of Des Moines.

Sister: Agnes Sporleder of Carroll.

5 Grandchildren