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Red Oak Police report 2 arrests Saturday evening/night

News

October 22nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Two people were arrested on separate charges late Saturday evening, in Red Oak. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 40-year-old Michelle Lee Szymarek, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 5:50-p.m. in the 500 block of E. Linden Street, for being a fugitive from justice. Szymarek was wanted on an active Sarpy County, NE warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. She was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail, while awaiting extradition to Sarpy County.

And, at around 8-p.m., Saturday, Red Oak Police arrested 36-year-old Bryce Michael McKinnon, of Clarinda, for Interference with Official Acts. He was taken into custody in the 1100 block of N. 5th Street in Red Oak, and was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 bond.

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Hawkeyes Fall to Gophers, 12-10

Sports

October 22nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (Via Hawkeye Sports.com) – The University of Iowa football team was defeated by Minnesota, 12-10, on Saturday evening on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. Deacon Hill was 10-for-28 on passing attempts for 116 yards. Iowa had four rushers combine for 11 yards on 28 attempts and Hill added a rushing touchdown. Diante Vines had a team high 62-yards on three receptions. The Gophers outgained the Hawkeyes 239-127 yards and forced three Iowa turnovers.

Coach Kirk Ferentz told Hawkeye Sports.Com, “I thought both teams really played hard, competed hard. What you expected from a Big Ten game certainly at this point in this season. Clearly, a lot of things we need to do better. Top of the list is ball security. You can’t win football games turning the ball over three times, and two of those directly tied to six point they got. That is first and foremost that will never change. The opportunities we had we weren’t able to capitalize, and that is unfortunate.

Proud of our guys, I thought that I thought the guys played hard, I thought they had a good week of practice, thought the effort was good and they competed hard. Guys that are partially injured, that type of thing, found a way to get out on the field and compete. Appreciative of that. It’s a tough thing, anytime you take one on the chin it’s hard. Back on our feet tomorrow, go back to work and in this circumstance, we have an extra week to figure things out and see if we can’t find a little better remedy. Really no different than we did a month ago, that is where we are at right now.”

  • The Hawkeyes opened the game on offense and drove the ball 70-yards on 11 plays to set up a 23-yard field goal by Drew Stevens.
  • Minnesota responded with a 43-yard field goal to cap a nine play 45-yard drive with 17 seconds left in the first quarter.
  • Iowa used a quarterback sneak as Deacon Hill found the endzone to cap a six play 46-yard drive with 49 seconds remaining in the first half.
  • On the first drive of the second half the Gophers used 13-plays over 6:01 to drive 64 yards and set up a 44-yard field goal.
  • Minnesota cut the Iowa lead to one with a 28-yard field goal with 2:25 remaining in the third quarter.
  • The Gophers added another field goal with 8:33 remaining in the game to take a two-point lead that they would hold for the remainder of the contest.

The Hawkeyes are on a bye during Week 9. Iowa returns to action Nov. 4, facing Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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Person reported missing by Council Bluffs Police

News

October 22nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs are asking for your help in locating a missing woman. 41-year-old Rebecca R. Stock, from the Twin City neighborhood of Council Bluffs was last seen in that area, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She is white female, 5-feet 2-inches tall, and weighs about 160-lbs. She has blue eyes and blond hair.

Rebecca Stock

The woman is believed to be wearing a dark blue Chicago Bears hooded sweatshirt.

The police department and Rebecca’s family are concerned for her wellbeing, and ask that anyone who may know of her whereabouts, contact 911 or the Council Bluffs PD Criminal Investigation Division, at 712-328-4728.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023

Weather

October 22nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 5am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Windy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 70. Our low this morning, 32. Last year on this date, the high in Atlantic was 82 and the low was 57. The record high for Oct. 22nd in Atlantic was 87 in 1899. The record Low was 15 in 1976. Sunrise is at 7:40. Sunset is at 6:29.

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Waterfowl hunting incident under investigation in Dickinson County

News

October 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

MILFORD – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a hunting incident that occurred this (Saturday) morning, in Dickinson County. At approximately 8:17 a.m., the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a hunting incident at the Spring Run Wildlife Management Area one mile east of Lower Gar Lake. The victim had suffered a gunshot injury while waterfowl hunting with friends. The incident remains under investigation by the DNR and the Iowa State Patrol.

The victim was located in the Wildlife Management Area and airlifted to Avera Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The condition is unknown at this time.

The Iowa DNR, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department, Milford Police Department, Milford Fire Department, Arnolds Park Fire/Rescue, and Lakes Regional Hospital responded to the incident this morning and will continue the investigation throughout the day.

The public is asked to avoid the tract Northeast of 210th Street and 240th Avenue of the Spring Run Wildlife Management Area at this time.

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Tour de Parks Features Parks, Community Organizations

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) –  Over 20 bicycle rides participated in the 2023 ‘Tour de Parks’ free, community bicycle ride around Atlantic organized by Nishna Valley Trails and Cass County Conservation. While this year Tour de Parks offered a shorter route option, Nishna Valley Trails President Dave Chase said he was “really impressed that everyone elected to try the long route, and found that there are places to safely ride bikes without hills in Atlantic.

Now in its third year, Tour de Parks offers participants the chance to ride on both trails and streets as they visit various parks where area organizations greet them and share information.

Ride stops and highlights:
1. The first stop this year was at Sunnyside Park, which offers tennis and pickleball courts, in addition to one of the best disc golf courses in Iowa. At Sunnyside, Atlantic City Councilperson Elaine Otte gave an update on the Splash Pad Project.
2. At Cedar Park, Atlantic Lions Club President Alan Ladd and Lion Greg Schuler shared information on their club and the club’s community projects including improvements to Cedar Park itself.
3. The third stop on the ride was the Rotary Shelter at the Schildberg Recreation Area where Rotarian Dolly Bergman talked about Atlantic Rotary’s service projects, including scholarships to high school students, and the upcoming Rotary Auction.

Tour de Parks riders enjoy cherry tomatoes and granola from Brun Ko Farm while learning about Grow Another Row and edible landscaping projects at Mollett Park

4. Mollett Park offered a chance to learn about local food efforts. Ciara Hoegh showed riders the Grow Another Row stand at the park, where anyone can share and take fresh produce during the growing season, and pointed out new raspberry plants at the park that are part of a multi-year grant to develop edible landscapes. Emily Paulsen of Brun Ko Farm handed out mid-ride snacks of fresh cherry tomatoes and homemade granola.
5. At Harl Holt Park and Bull Creek Pathway, Otte discussed improvements that have been made to the park and pathway over the past two years costing in excess of $300,000, and the further work on Bull Creek that needs to be done that will cost at least that much or more.
6. When the riders passed the Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Board Member Christina Bateman gave an update on adult and children’s recreation programs offered by the Y, and the Y’s continuing work to offer childcare and wellness programs to both adults and kids.
7. The ride ended at the Atlantic City Park, where Sarah Selders sang, Cass County Conservation and Healthy Cass County shared information on a multitude of health and wellness programs, and the Atlantic Kiwanis provided riders with a free meal and an update on their commitment to making safe bike riding accessible to all children.

The Atlantic Kiwanis are known for provide free helmets to third graders, but Steve Green shared about an exciting new development with the club. Thanks to donations of bikes, and partnership from Bike Farm, Dvorak Tire, and the Atlantic Police Department, the Atlantic Kiwanis are hoping to be able to give away bicycles in addition to helmets.

Nishna Valley Trails is a tax-exempt local nonprofit that promotes the development of recreational trails and cycling. People who support these causes are welcome to join the group. For more information on Nishna Valley Trails or to join the organization, contact President Dave Chase at barbdavechase@gmail.com or 712-249-3059.

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MANSOR KIA, 88, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life Svc. 10/28/23)

Obituaries

October 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

MANSOR KIA, 88, of Atlantic, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life Service for MANSOR KIA will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak.

Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home starting at 10:00 a.m. until service time of 11:00 a.m.

Inurnment will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, Iowa.

The family requests memorials to the National Audubon Society.

MANSOR KIA is survived by:

His wife – Diana Kia, of Atlantic.

His sons – John (Carla) Kia, of Berthoud, CO., & David (Michelle) Kia, of Council Bluffs.

His daughter – Becky (Matt) Mills, of Atlantic.

His brother and two sisters.

Eight grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

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Red Oak man arrested for Public Intox., Friday evening

News

October 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak (IA), Friday night reported the arrest at around 6:45-p.m., of 68-year-old Randal Joe Barr, from Red Oak. Barr was taken into custody in the 1700 block of N. Broadway Street in Red Oak, on a charge of Public Intoxication. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 bond.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023

Weather

October 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny & breezy. High near 67. North northwest wind 10-20 mph w/gusts to around 25.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northeast wind 5-10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy w/a 60% chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms. Low around 50. SE winds @ 10-20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, otherwise Sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night: Cloudy & windy w/a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low around 59.

Tuesday: P/Sunny & windy w/a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 73.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 77. The low was 36. Last year on this date, the high in Atlantic was 78 and the low was 33. The record high for Oct. 21st in Atlantic was 87 in 1947. The record Low was 13 in 1930. Sunrise is at 7:38. Sunset is at 6:30.

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Slow offensive start dooms Trojans in season finale

Sports

October 21st, 2023 by CHris Parks

The Atlantic Trojans fought hard to the bitter end but a slow offensive start was too much to overcome in a 42-7 loss to the Nevada Cubs on Friday night. The game started with a nice spark as Nolan Waters brought the opening kickoff out to the 44 yard line but the Trojans couldn’t move the ball and ended that first possession with an interception. The two teams then traded punts before Nevada opened up the scoring. Connor King hit capped off an 11 play drive for the cubs with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Kingsbury.

The King to Kingsbury connection became the story of the night. The duo hooked up for four scoring connections on the night. Kingsbury came into the contest with 7 touchdown catches on the season and he made some terrific catches to pile four more scores onto that number. The Cubs star running back Cason Stevenson also had a nice night with scoring runs of 8 and 12 yards.

Atlantic couldn’t hit any big plays early and didn’t pick up a first down until their final drive of the first half. The Trojans fought hard in the second half though. They recovered an onside kick to start the half and drove the ball downfield with hard running to get a score. Dante Hedrington capped off that possession with a one-yard plunge. The Trojans ran the ball pretty effectively in the second half but it was too little, too late.

After the Trojans score to open up the second half the Cubs swung back quickly. Stevenson had a 42-yard touchdown two plays after the Atlantic score to thwart any Trojan momentum.

Nevada improved to 7-2 on the season and will wait for their playoff pairing. Atlantic finishes the 2023 season with a mark of 3-6.

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