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January 2016 weather stats for Atlantic

Weather

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The month of January was a little drier and cooler than normal, but just about average where the High is concerned. The average High temperature last month was 28.4 degrees, which was just 1 degree cooler than normal. The warmest day was the 29th, when we reached 47 degrees.

The average Low was 11.6. That’s 7.8 degrees cooler than normal. The lowest temp of -8 was recorded on Jan. 10th, 16th & 17th.  Snowfall for the month amounted to 3.5 inches, while the liquid value of the snow and any other forms of precipitation, amounted to .61″, which was .23″ less than normal (nearly 1/4 of an inch).

(Weather data compiled by KJAN, the official National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic).

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(Podcast) KJAN News & funeral report, 2/1/2016

News, Podcasts

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The 7:06-a.m. Newscast from KJAN News Director, Ric Hanson.

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Creston Police report, 2/1/16

News

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department says a resident in the 300 block of N. Sycamore Street reported Saturday, someone stole Albuterol Sulfate out of his kitchen cabinet. The inhalation aerosol is typically used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. The loss was estimated at $35.

And, late Sunday night, 37-year old Ryan Ray Rinehart, of Creston, was issued a Criminal Citation for Theft in the 5th Degree. Rinehart was released on a promise to appear later, in court.

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MARY ANN KENKEL, 92, of Defiance (Svcs. 2/6/16)

Obituaries

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

MARY ANN KENKEL, 92, of Defiance, died Sat., Jan. 30th, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial for MARY ANN KENKEL will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Feb. 6th, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Friends may call at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, from 4-until 8-pm Friday (2/5), with the family greeting friends from 5-until 8-p.m., and a Catholic Daughters Rosary at 5:30-p.m.

Burial will be held at a later date.

MARY ANN KENKEL is survived by:

Her husband – Francis Kenkel, of Defiance.

Her sons – Jim (Pam) Kenkel, of Woodward; Gene Kenkel and Alan (Jo) Kenkel, all of Defiance; Michael (Jean) Kenkel, of Council Bluffs; Patrick (Christina) Kenkel, of Prospect, KY., and Kevin (Diane) Kenkel, of Mitchell, SD.

Her sisters – Alice Bontz, of Council Bluffs, and Norene (Dr. Kennth) Pavlik, of Verdigre, NE.

Her brothers – Ludwig (Alice) Buman, Don (Clarice) Buman, and Ray (Marian) Buman, all of Harlan.

18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, as well as several brothers- and sisters-in law.

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Bellevue man arrested on warrant in Montgomery County

News

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report a Bellevue man was arrested early this (Monday) morning, in Villisca. 19-year old Preston Gage Struckmeyer was taken into custody at around 3-a.m. on a valid Fremont County Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Struckmeyer was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,500 bond.

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NWS forecast for Atlantic & the area, 2/1/16

Weather

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Little or no snow accumulation is expected. High near 39. Winds becoming E/NE @ 5-10 this afternoon.
Tonight: **WINTER STORM WARNING in effect from late tonight thru 6-am Wed.**A chance of rain and snow early, turning to all snow, heavy at times overnight, w/areas of blowing snow after midnight. E/NE winds 10-20mph w/gusts to near 35. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible overnight.
Tuesday: Snow, heavy at times w/blowing snow, mainly after noon. High near 32. NE @ 20-to 40mph. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible during the day.
Tue. Night: Snow, mainly before midnight, w/widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 15. N/NE winds @ 20-40mph. Wind chill values as low as zero. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. TOTAL SNOWFALL FOR THE PERIOD OF 6-12” IS POSSIBLE.
Wednesday: Patchy blowing snow before 9am. Becoming Partly sunny, but continued windy. High near 21. N/NW winds 15-30 in the morning, decreasing to 10-20 during the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 43. Our 24-low ending today at 7-a.m. was 21. Last year on this date, Atlantic’s High was 26 and the Low was -8. The All-time record High for this date in Atlantic was 58 in 1987. The record Low was -27 in 1979.

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Kelce, Gurley score as Irvin beats Rice in Pro Bowl

Sports

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

HONOLULU (AP) — In a Pro Bowl that pitted Team Michael Irvin against Team Jerry Rice, it was only fitting that the two teams would combine for 10 receiving touchdowns and over 800 passing yards. Russell Wilson threw for 164 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions as Team Irvin rolled to a 49-27 victory over Team Rice. Once Wilson left, Teddy Bridgewater and Jameis Winston each threw for over 100 yards and two scores for Irvin’s squad.

Allen Robinson and Delanie Walker each hauled in touchdown receptions of more than 50 yards in the third quarter to put Irvin’s team well in control. Rams running back Todd Gurley caught a pass for a 10-yard score for Team Irvin. Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs was the busiest receiver on Team Rice, grabbing five passes for 91 yards and two TDs.

 

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Bagley man injured at Guthrie County shooting range, Sunday

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources say a man was injured Sunday afternoon during an accidental shooting in Guthrie County. 33-year old Jeremy Cooper, of Bagley, was injured at around 1-p.m., while target shooting at the Bays Branch shooting range near Panora.

Authorities say Cooper was target practicing with his .17 caliber rifle  when the wind blew his paper target off the stand at the 50-yard berm. He had left his gun propped on some sandbags on the shooting bench and walked down to fix the target. While he was trying to rehang his target, the gun fell off the sandbags and fired with bullet hitting his left arm, passing through and also hitting him in his left upper torso.

Cooper was transported by ambulance to Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Feb. 1st 2016

News

February 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa roads officials are preparing for a major winter storm, but forecasters say the snow is likely to miss Monday’s caucuses. The National Weather Service says the storm isn’t expected to reach western Iowa until early Tuesday, so people participating in the presidential caucuses should be able to get home.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For all the hype surrounding the February 1st caucuses, only a fraction of Iowa’s registered voters participate. Most Republicans expect a higher turnout in 2016 than the last two caucuses, when about 120,000 showed up. Democrats doubt they will match 2008, when nearly 240,000 came out.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ended Sunday with a simple message to his backers. “We have to win in Iowa,” he says. Trump told an audience in Sioux City Sunday evening that he’s been encouraged to temper expectations, but just can’t bring himself to do it.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — As she’s traveled the state making her closing argument to Iowa caucus-goers, Hillary Clinton is channeling the economic indignation of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. His unapologetically liberal campaign has tightened the race ahead of Monday’s caucuses and given him a lead in the New Hampshire race that follows a week later. At event after event, Clinton cloaks her detailed policy plans in Sanders’ outraged rhetoric. Pharmaceutical pricing “burns” her up. Companies that take advantage of the tax loopholes get her “pretty riled up.”

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High School Wrestling results Saturday 01/30/2016

Sports

January 31st, 2016 by admin

High School Wrestling results from Saturday, January 30, 2016

Audubon Wheeler Invitational

  1. Logan-Magnolia 215
  2. Missouri Valley 194
  3. Souteast Warren 158.5
  4. Audubon 83
  5. Exira-EHK 60

Logan-Magnolia had five individual champions on their way to the team title.  Audubon had two champions with Jake Mulford and Elijah Zaiger winning titles.

Tiger Invitational @ Guthrie Center

  1. Clarion-Goldfield 196
  2. AHSTW 135.5
  3. Ogden 115
  4. Underwood 105
  5. Van Meter 101.5
  6. Guthrie Center 98
  7. East Union 94
  8. Manson Northwest Webster 93
  9. Riverside 91
  10. Moravia 87

AHSTW had two champions in Dustin Engel and Tim Barr.  Gabe Pauley was second at 152, Erik Jorgensen and Joel Becerra finished third at 195 and 126 respectively.

Riverside had one champion in Tatem Bluml at 113.  Gabe Smith was Runner-Up at 106 and Coy Maher was second at 285.

East Mills Invitational

  1. Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson JV 178.5
  2. Treynor 153
  3. Southwest Valley 136
  4. East Mills 122
  5. Woodbine 115
  6. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 103
  7. Southwest Iowa 54

Champions

106lbs- Rylie Sharp, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson
113lbs- Teagan Lundquist, Southwest Valley
120lbs- Chase Haas, Treynor
126lbs- Cesar Salazar, CB Thomas Jefferson
132lbs- Dalton Clark, Treynor
138lbs- Seneca Calhoun, CB Thomas Jefferson
145lbs- Luke Stortenbecker, East Mills
152lbs- Evan Skelton, Southwest Valley
160lbs- Josh Hopkins, East Mills
170lbs- Kyle Selmer, Treynor
182lbs- Steven Gregory, Treynor
195lbs- Jayedon Thiel, Treynor
220lbs- Nick Perkins, East Mills
285lbs- Cole Jensen, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto

Quad State Classic @ Maryville

  1. Millard South 262
  2. Lathrop 104
  3. Bedford/Lenox 97
  4. Mt. Ayr 76.5
  5. Bishop Miege 71
  6. Maryville 67
  7. Omaha South 47
  8. Clarinda Academy 31

Omaha Roncalli Invitational

8th- Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln 62.5

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