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Atlantic’s Miller finishes in the points at State Swim Meet

Sports

February 13th, 2016 by admin

Atlantic’s Damon Miller finished 16th in two separate events at the State Swim Meet on Saturday in Marshalltown.  Miller qualified 15th fastest in the 200 yard freestyle and ended up finishing 16th at the state meet with a time of 1:47.86.  Miller also competed in the 100 yard freestyle, where he was the 14th fastest qualifier and ended up with a 16th placing with a time of 48.64.  Miller earned a total of 2 team points with his finishes.

This is the second straight year that Miller has made it to the state meet. The Junior will return to a constantly improving team next season.

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5.1 and 3.9 magnitude earthquakes recorded in Oklahoma: felt in Iowa

News

February 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

FAIRVIEW, Okla. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in northwest Oklahoma that was reportedly felt across Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nebraska, Texas, Arkansas and Iowa.

Fairview police and the Major County Sheriff’s Office say there are no reports of injury or damage as a result of the quake that struck Saturday at 11:07 a.m. about 17 miles north of Fairview. A second earthquake measured at magnitude 3.9 struck in the same area at 11:17 a.m. The area is about 100 miles northwest of Oklahoma City.

The strongest earthquake on record in Oklahoma is a magnitude 5.6 centered in Prague in November 2011 that damaged 200 buildings. The temblors are the latest in a series of earthquakes linked to the injection of wastewater underground from oil and gas production.

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Northern Iowa holds on to beat No. 25 Wichita State, 53-50

Sports

February 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Klint Carlson scored 12 points, Wyatt Lohaus had 11 and Northern Iowa held on to beat No. 25 Wichita State 53-50 on Saturday, ending the Shockers’ nation-leading 43-game home winning streak. The Panthers (16-11, 8-6 Missouri Valley) blew a 15-point second-half lead before pulling back ahead on consecutive baskets by Lohaus with about 6 minutes left in the game.

The Shockers (18-7, 12-2) got within 53-50 when Shaq Morris made the second of two free throws with 40.2 seconds left, then got the ball back when Wes Washpun had his shot blocked with 10 seconds to go.

Ron Baker missed a potential tying 3 at the other end, but the ball bounced off a Northern Iowa player out of bounds. Given another chance, the Shockers got the ball to Connor Frankamp in front of his own bench, but his 3-pointer bounced off the rim as the buzzer sounded.

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KJAN Saturday Morning Coaches Show 02-13-2016

Podcasts, Sports

February 13th, 2016 by admin

Interviews with Atlantic Girls Basketball Coach Kelly Juhl, Boys Basketball Coach Alan Jenkins, Wrestling Coach Tim Duff, and Swimming Coach Dean Junker.

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ServSafe Class to be held in March

News

February 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ServSafe, the national certification program for food service managers, will be held in Atlantic on March 14, 2016. The cost of the course is $150 and includes 8 hours class time, a manual, and the national certification exam. There is a $50 discount for Iowa Restaurant Association members. It will be held at ISU Extension and Outreach Office, Cass County in Atlantic.

Anyone interested in preparing and serving safe food is welcome to attend. All food service operations are required to have at least one certified staff person. To receive more information and registration form, contact ISU Extension and Outreach, Cass County at 712-243-1132 or your local ISU Extension and Outreach office.

Anyone needing to take the recertification exam only may contact the office for more information. Registration is required by March 10.

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ARDYCE KNUDSEN, 96, of Atlantic (Svcs. 2/16/16)

Obituaries

February 13th, 2016 by admin

ARDYCE KNUDSEN, 96, of Atlantic  died Saturday, February 13th at Heritage House in Atlantic.  Funeral services for ARDYCE KNUDSEN will be held 11-a.m. Tue., Feb. 16th, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Atlantic, with a luncheon to follow. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation, with the family present, is from 10-a.m until the time of service Tuesday, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  Online condolences may be left at www.RolandFuneralHome.com. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

ARDYCE KNUDSEN is survived by:

Her son – Richard, of Brentwood, TB.

Her daughter – Mary Jo, of Merced, CA.

Her brother – Edwin Larsen, of Elk Horn.

3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.

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8AM Sportscast 02-13-2016

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February 13th, 2016 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Course Offered March 2

Ag/Outdoor

February 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ISU Extension and Outreach Montgomery County will offer the Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The program can be seen at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team.

The local attendance site is Montgomery County Extension, 400 Bridge Street. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs from 9 to 11 a.m. The registration fee is $35 on or before Feb. 24 and $45 after Feb. 24. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Jodie Smith at the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Montgomery County by phoning 712-623-2592.

The course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 3O, 3T, 3OT, and 10. Topics to be covered include: pesticide applications and impacts to sensitive areas, pests, pest management, and pesticides with discussions on ornamentals, home lawns, golf course turfgrass, and sports turfgrass; pesticide labels; and restricted entry intervals.

Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses being offered by the PSEP team can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/psep.

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Seed Treatment Course Scheduled for Feb. 24

Ag/Outdoor

February 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Shelby County will host a Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).

The local attendance site is 906 6th St., Harlan. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs from 9 to 11 a.m. The registration fee is $35 on or before Feb. 17 and $45 after Feb. 17. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the Shelby County Extension and Outreach office by phoning 712-755-3104.

The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 4 and 10. Topics to be covered include neonics in groundwater, seed treatments and pollinators, evaluation of seed applied nematicides on soybeans, seed treatment IPM, seed treatment stewardship, and seed treatment labels.

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered. Interested participants should bring their CCA number to the program. Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP team can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/.

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Family Fun in the Kitchen 02-13-2016

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

February 13th, 2016 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi talk more about using slow cookers.

ALMOST PRIME RIB

This recipe is from the 125th Anniversary Cookbook of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. It was passed along by Colleen Lange. I have used it numerous times. It is easy and yummy. I use a boneless rump roast but any less expensive (than prime rib) roast will work.

1 (2 to 5 lb.) beef roast
1 pkg. au jus mix
1 pkg. Italian dressing mix
1 can beef broth
1/2 can water
Put beef roast into crock-pot. Combine other ingredients and pour over meat. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Slice and pour juice over pieces to serve.

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