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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & weather data, 5/11/16

Weather

May 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

**Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10-a.m. for Cass, Adair, Adams, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pott., Ringgold, Taylor & Union Counties**

Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. High near 68. SE winds becoming NW this afternoon @ 10-20. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Shwrs ending during the evening. P/Cldy. Low 48. NW @ 10-15.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy & windy. High near 68. W/NW @ 10-20 w/gusts to near 30.

Friday: P/Cldy to Cldy w/a slight chance of showers. High 64. ,

Saturday: P/Cldy. High near 64.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 77. Our 24-hour Low thru 7-a.m. today was 55. We received a Trace of rain this morning, between 6:30 and 7-a.m. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 50 and the low was 39. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 95 in 2000. The Record Low was 27 in 1891,1946 & 1981.

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Hawkeye Ten Boys Tennis Championships 05/10/2016

Sports

May 11th, 2016 by admin

The Hawkeye Ten Conference Boys Tennis Championships were held Tuesday at the Red Oak Sports Complex after being postponed Monday.

Team Scoring

  1. Glenwood 24
  2. Harlan 20
  3. Lewis Central 18
  4. St. Albert 16
  5. Shenandoah 13
  6. Kuemper Catholic 13
  7. Creston 11
  8. Atlantic 10
  9. Denison-Schleswig 9
  10. Red Oak 8
  11. Clarinda 2

Number One Singles

  1. Caleb Shudak, Lewis Central
  2. Travis Miller, St. Albert
  3. Ryan Kucera, Creston
  4. Dalton Stoaks, Shenandoah
  5. Isaac Stitz, Harlan
  6. Sam Lauritsen, Glenwood
  7. Jacob Brooks, Clarinda
  8. Kaleb Flory, Atlantic

Number One Doubles

  1. Adam Konfrst/Aaron Bertini, Glenwood
  2. Jaden Heiden/Sam Weber, Denison-Schleswig
  3. Grant Podhojsky/Cooper McDermott, Atlantic
  4. Tanner Finken/Cameron Pille, Kuemper
  5. Weston Rolen/Jesse Taylon, Red Oak
  6. Nolan Heese/Michael Rueschenberg, Harlan

Number Two Singles

  1. Reed Miller, St. Albert
  2. Alex Chekal, Glenwood
  3. Colton Lear, Lewis Central
  4. Alex Plagman, Harlan
  5. Carlos Guerra, Red Oak
  6. Brodie Jones, Shenandoah

Number Two Doubles

  1. Josh Cheek/Kaleb Kaster, Harlan
  2. Matt Dentlinger/Connor Uhlenkamp, Kuemper
  3. Sean Harper/Ethan Thomspon, Glenwood
  4. Garrett Clark/John Laughlin, Harlan
  5. Cory Lear/Grant Rodenburg, Lewis Central
  6. Luke Hohenberger/Caleb Williams, Atlantic

Atlantic results 16H10boys.

 

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Hawkeye 10 Girls Golf Championships 5/10/2016

Sports

May 11th, 2016 by admin

The Hawkeye Ten Conference Girls Golf Championships were held Tuesday at Fox Run Golf Course in Council Bluffs after being moved back from Monday.  Atlantic had the tournament Medalist and Runner-Up on their way to the team title.

TrojanTourneyGirls2016Team Scoring

  1. Atlantic 335
  2. Kuemper Catholic 377
  3. Creston 382
  4. Harlan 384
  5. Shenandoah 412
  6. Denison 418
  7. Clarinda 429
  8. Glenwood 453
  9. Lewis Central 468
  10. St. Albert 528
  11. Red Oak no team score

 

Individual Scores

  1. Brooke Newell, Atlantic 69
  2. Erin Olsen, Atlantic 83
  3. Ashton Carter, Creston 87
  4. McKenna Ludwig, Kuemper Catholic 88
  5. Alyssa Ginther, Atlantic 88
  6. Madison Hance, Creston 88
  7. Sophia Groumoutis, Creston 91
  8. Anna Carlson, Shenandoah 92
  9. Maggie Langenfeld, Harlan 92
  10. Alison Schweers, Kuemper Catholic 92
  11. Ciara Burnison, Shenandoah 94
  12. Amber Gross, Kuemper Catholic 95

Other Atlantic Scores

McKenna DenBeste 95 (13th)
Sarah Fixmer 95 (14th)
Baylee Newell 100 (20th)

Brooke Newell, Erin Olsen, and Alyssa Ginther are all named 1st Team All-Conference with their top 5 finishes.

Notes from Head Coach Kathy Hobson: “Winning the conference tournament was a definite team effort – all 6 of our girls shot 100 strokes or less.

What a wonderful day for Brooke Newell. She had the mojo today – great putting. 2 under par is the lowest 18 hole score (net) that we’ve had in the past 10 seasons;  I can’t verify it, but it likely is the best that has been shot in girls golf at Atlantic High School.
I’m sure in Erin Olsen’s mind she would have liked to have shot better than 83 but that was still vital in our team success and gave her the 2nd best score of the day.
Good to see Alyssa Ginther back playing like we know she can.  She had a chip in and overall just had a solid day.
McKenna DenBeste and Sarah Fixmer were just out of the medals.  Both tied for 12th place but due to handicapping they were dropped to 13th and 14th.  12th place would have earned them 2nd team all-conference honors.
Baylee Newell struggled a bit on the front 9 but came back with a more consistent back 9. Way to go girls!!!”

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Frederickson Mem. Fund donates $1k to NV Family YMCA

News

May 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund has donated $1000 to the Nishna Valley Family YMCA’s 2016 Annual Campaign as a Chairman’s Roundtable Member. Officials with the Y say “Thank you for ‘Answering the Call.’  Every gift makes a difference.  Everyone has a role to play, thank you to Trevor’s family and the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund for playing that role. ”

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Laena Frederickson and Grant Petty are shown in the picture

“Together, with people and organizations like the TFred Memorial who “Answer The Call” the Nishna Valley YMCA says they can achieve so much more.  If you would like to donate to the Annual Campaign you can stop at the front desk of the YMCA, or for more details about the Annual Campaign call Michelle at 243-3934.

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TS Bank group plans to acquire a bank in Corning

News

May 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials with TS Banking Group, in Treynor, Tuesday, announced an agreement has been reached to acquire a bank in Corning. TS entered into the purchase agreement with Blue Grass Bancorporation, Inc., in Corning, to acquire the Okey-Vernon 1st National Bank, with banking assets of $85-million.

TS Banking Group is a joint venture between Treynor Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company of Treynor State Bank, with banking assets of $290-million, and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company of The Bank of Tioga (North Dakota), with banking assets of $300-million. The TS Banking Group is headquartered in Treynor.

Okey-Vernon 1st National Bank’s name will be changed to TS Bank, and become part of the TS Bank branch network.

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SWITA to offer Summer Fun Bus in Atlantic

News

May 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials with SWITA (Southwest Iowa Transit Agency), based in Atlantic, have announced their summer bus service will once again be open to all kindergarten through 12th grade students living within two-miles of the Atlantic City limits. Students may be taken to any parent pre-approved location, such as: The library; Swimming pool; YMCA; Piano lessons; Vacation bible school; grandma’s house; band lessons, and so on. Rides are available from 8-a.m. until 5-p.m. Monday through Friday. Call the SWITA office at 1-800-842-8065.

SWITA says it was able to dramatically reduce transportation rate this year, thanks to a new sponsorship program with donations from local businesses and organizations. Parents may purchase a whole, unlimited summer pass (May 27th-Aug.22nd), for just $40, or One-dollar per ride.

Registration is required for kids to ride the SWITA bus. Stop into the SWITA office at 1501 S.W. 7th Street between 6-a.m. and 5-p.m. M-F, fill out a registration form and prepay for the rides. Registration is also available on the SWITA website at www.swipco.org, and fares may be paid online. Families must have a registration form filled out with contact information and allowable destinations, before a child is allowed to ride.

For more information on the “Summer Fun Bus,” call Kristen Templeton at 1-800-842-8065. All rides are also open to the non-student public for $5 per ride.

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New title sponsor for Knoxville Nationals

Sports

May 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sprint car racing’s biggest event is getting a new title sponsor. 5-hour Energy and the Knoxville Raceway have struck a deal that will make the energy drink the title sponsor of the Knoxville Nationals. Terms of the deal were not released but 5-hour Energy has been involved in NASCAR racing.

Knoxville Raceway marketing director Kendra Jacobs who feels the sponsorship will elevate the national profile of an event that started in 1961. Jacobs says a title sponsor will help the Nationals remain the richest race in sprint car racing.

Casey’s General Stores will continue as a presenting sponsor of the event. The 56th annual Knoxville Nationals are August 10-13.

(Radio Iowa)

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Update) – Pottawattamie County

Weather

May 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

POTTAWATTAMIE IA-DOUGLAS NE-WASHINGTON NE-

AT 347 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED OVER NORTHEASTERN OMAHA…MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE TO ROOFS…SIDING AND TREES.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for n.w. Pott. County until 4:15-a.m.

Weather

May 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

327 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA…SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA..UNTIL 415 AM CDT

* AT 326 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED OVER NORTHWESTERN OMAHA…MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

HAZARD…GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AND 60 MPH WIND GUSTS.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…PEOPLE AND ANIMALS OUTDOORS WILL BE INJURED. EXPECT HAIL DAMAGE TO ROOFS…SIDING…WINDOWS AND VEHICLES. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE TO ROOFS…SIDING AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…

OMAHA…NORTHERN COUNCIL BLUFFS…FORT CALHOUN…MILLARD…CARTER LAKE…BENNINGTON…BOYS TOWN…CRESCENT…WASHINGTON…NARROWS RIVER PARK AND HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS…

HIGHWAY 75 IN NEBRASKA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 91 AND 105.

INTERSTATE 29 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 52 AND 68.

INTERSTATE 80 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 8 AND 11.

INTERSTATE 80 IN NEBRASKA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 446 AND 450.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A BUILDING.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Cass & area Counties until 10-a.m. Wed.

News, Weather

May 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

310 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2016

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 166 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM CDT

FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: . IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAIR ADAMS CASS FREMONT MILLS MONTGOMERY PAGE POTTAWATTAMIE RINGGOLD TAYLOR UNION.

PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE: SCATTERED LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE; ISOLATED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch #166 for counties in mauve/pink.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch #166 for counties in mauve/pink.

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 100 STATUTE MILES EITHER SIDE OF A LINE FROM 50 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BEATRICE NEBRASKA TO 40 MILES EAST OF SAINT JOSEPH MISSOURI.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.

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