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Crash in Crawford County Sunday morning injures a Schleswig man

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June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Schleswig, Iowa) – A man from Crawford County was injured during a single-vehicle rollover accident this (Sunday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2008 Ford F-3250 pickup driven by 24-year-old Victor Rafael Eugenio, of Schleswig, was traveling north on Highway 59 about one-eight of a mile south of F Avenue, south of Schlewig, and according to witnesses, was being driven recklessly  with another vehicle.

The pickup went off the east side of the road, re-entered the road and then went out of control before leaving the road again, and rolling over. The crash happened at around 2:3-a.m.  Eugenio – who was not wearing a seat belt – was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported by Crawford County Ambulance to the Crawford County Memorial Hospital.

The patrol was assisted at the scene by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.

High School Softball Scores from Saturday

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June 16th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten

Newell-Fonda 6, Atlantic 5
Atlantic 9, Regina, Iowa City 3
Eddyville-Blakesburg 6, Creston 5

Raccoon River

Carlisle 11, Creston, 1
Carlisle 9, Oskaloosa 2
ADM 11, Solon 1
ADM 13, Nevada 1
North Polk 7, South Hamilton 2

West Central 

Melcher-Dallas 12, Panorama 9
Orient-Macksburg 14, Panorama 2
Murray 13, Panorama 1
Murray 3, Nodaway Valley 0
Nodaway Valley 6, Lenox 4
Hudson 9, Madrid 6

Van Meter 9, Eddyville-Blakseburg 2
Van Meter 7, Durant 2

High School Baseball Scores from Saturday

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June 16th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten 

Clarinda 17, Bedford 7

West Central Activities Conference 

Van Meter 10, Saydel 7

Underwood 13, Grand View Christian 3

Van Meter 10, Underwood 8 

Storm reports following severe storms Saturday into early Sunday morning

Weather

June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, IA & Omaha, NE) – Officials with the National Weather Service say severe storms Saturday and early Sunday morning in parts of western Iowa, brought damaging winds and hail. Here is a listing of the reports received from storm spotters, emergency management officials and/or law enforcement:

6/16/24 1:45-a.m.  Law enforcement in Sac County reports thunderstorm wind damage in Odebolt, with numerous trees down in town, and power outages. As of 7:35-a.m. Sunday, about 524 people were still without power in Sac County. Possible structure damage in town (additional information is expected later today).

6/15/24 8:18-p.m. Thunderstorm wind damage: Tree limbs reported down 4-miles SE of Essex in Page County.

KETV in Omaha reported Saturday night, that Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) utility crews were responding to power outages as severe weather moved across the Omaha metro area. More than 2,000 of the utility’s customers lost power, but power to most homes/business had been restored later in the evening.

Polk County man injured in an eastern IA skydiving accident

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June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

An Iowa man was taken to a hospital Friday afternoon following a skydiving accident. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, a group of skydivers jumped from just under 15,000 feet Friday afternoon shortly before 2:30 p.m. At about 4,000 feet, members of the group noticed one man experiencing an issue with his parachute. The man spiraled out of control and hit the ground near the Knoxville airport.

Officials on Saturday identified the man as 61-year-old Samuel Owens, of Urbandale. He was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital with serious injuries.

Teen who died in a June 9th central Iowa crash is identified

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June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

CARLISLE, Iowa — Authorities have identified a Carlisle teenager who was killed June 9th in a crash that injured two others. According to Iowa State Patrol, a Toyota Camry Solara was traveling northbound on 200th Avenue in Warren County on Sunday evening. The vehicle entered the ditch near the intersection of 200th and Delaware avenues, rolled and ejected two of the three occupants.

A passenger in the car, 15-year-old Hanna Shaffer, was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital, where she died from her injuries. The 16-year-old driver and another 15-year-old passenger were taken to a hospital; their conditions is not available. All Carlisle school district activities for Monday evening have been postponed. Services for Hanna Shaffer are set for Tuesday.

According to the latest data from the Iowa Department of Transportation, 119 people have died so far this year on Iowa roads. That number is 24 fewer than at the same point in 2023. Over the last five years, an average of 350 people have been killed in statewide crashes annually.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, June 16th, 2024

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June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny & windy. High near 92. S/SW winds 15-30 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. S winds @ 15-25 mph.
Monday: Sunny & windy, with a high near 91. S @ 15-35 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear & windy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny & windy, w/a 30% chance of afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High  89.
Tues. Night: Showers & thunderstorms likely. Low 66.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 83. Rainfall was .94″. The Low this morning was 66. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 89 and the Low was 61. The record High for June 16th was 103 in 1946. The record Low was 42 in 1906 and 1974. Sunrise: 5:45. Sunset: 8:56.  Total rainfall in Atlantic @ KJAN (Friday thru Sunday morning) was 1.39 inches.

Sam Mayer wins the Hy-Vee Perks 250 at the Iowa Speedway

Sports

June 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Sam Mayer passed Riley Herbst with seven laps remaining and held on during a green-white-checkered re-start to win the Hy-Vee Perks 250 at the Iowa Speedway.

It was Mayer’s sixth Xfinity Series win in his last 29 starts but his name is rarely mention as one of those who may get promoted to the Cup Series.

Herbst was inside of Mayer on the final re-start but could not make the pass.

The outside lane on re-starts was an advantage the entire race.

Kyle Larson wins the pole for Sunday night’s Iowa Corn 350

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June 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Kyle Larson will start on the pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn 350 at the Iowa Speedway. Larson turned the quickest lap during the final qualifying run and will start on the pole of the first NASCAR Cup Series race at the Iowa Speedway.

Larson is splitting his time this weekend between Iowa Speedway and a World of Outlaws sprint car weekend at the Knoxville Raceway. Larson is excited to be part of the first Cup race at the Iowa Speedway.

Larson says the recent repaving in both sets of turns means there are a lot of unknowns heading into Sunday night’s race.

Ryan Blaney will start on the outside of row one.

Fatal motorcycle-vehicle accident in Cedar Rapids

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June 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Cedar Rapids, Iowa) – Officials with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, Saturday, reported on a fatal collision that occurred  Friday night between a motorcycle and another vehicle. Authorities said that at approximately 8:47-p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of 1st Ave. and 27th St. NE, following the report of a motorcycle-vs-car accident.
Officers arrived on scene, along with the Cedar Rapids Fire Department and Area Ambulance, and began life saving measures on the driver of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased a short time later. The Identity of the motorcycle driver is being withheld pending notification of family.
Preliminary field findings indicate the motorcycle, traveling south on 1st Ave struck a northbound vehicle vehicle making a left turn from 1st Ave onto 27th St NE. No other injuries were reported at the scene.
There is an ongoing investigation into this incident.