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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 3-pm. For Monona-Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page & Shelby Counties, and until midnight for Cass-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Crawford-Carroll and Sac Counties.
Today: Cloudy w/a mix of light snow, rain & freezing drizzle becoming light snow this afternoon. (less than 1” snow expected) High 33. N @ 10-20.
Tonight: Light snow diminishing to flurries. Low 20. NW @ 10-20.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 28. NW @ 10-20.
Wednesday: P/Cldy. High around 38.
Thursday: P/Cldy. High near 36.
Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 34. The 24-hour Low ending at 7-a.m. today was 20. Last year on this date we reached 37 for a High and 27 was the low. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 65 in 1944, while the Record Low was -28 in 1894.
WHITING, Iowa (AP) – Authorities in western Iowa say a Louisiana man has been killed in a snowmobile accident. The accident was reported a little before 10:30 p.m. Saturday in a field about five miles northwest of Whiting. Authorities say David Daigle, of Baton Rouge, struck an irrigation pivot as he tried to cut across a farm field.
Daigle was pronounced dead later at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. The Monona County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident
Business of the Year was awarded to Renew Ag Supply, for their dedication to consumers and their support of the Atlantic Area. The Distinguished Service Award was given to Geis Perry Jewelry, for over 40 years of commitment, generosity and support of local businesses and events. The Community Betterment Award was given to the Atlantic Rotary Club, for their value and dedication to the community each and every day.Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Dan Mehmen for faithfully attending visits throughout the year, showing support for area businesses and fellow Ambassadors. The Star Ambassadors of the Year are Dolly Bergmann, Sue Muri, Russ Joyce and Pat McCurdy. Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Dr. Keith Leonard, for his willingness to help at any event with a smile on his face and a helpful, giving attitude. Finally, Educator of the Year was awarded to Michelle Huber, for her commitment to making sure every child succeeds.
Along with awards, the 2016 campaign “Explore, Discover, Share” was also introduced. The “Explore, Discover, Share” campaign will encourage residents and visitors to explore local businesses and attractions to discover something new. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness for all the great businesses, interesting history and exciting experiences available in Atlantic and Cass County.
Community members and visitors that share their photos and experiences will be part of the Explorer Challenge contest and will be eligible to win prizes throughout the campaign. People will submit their photos and experiences of designated places on www.atlanticiowa.com to be shared on social media.“Explore, Discover, Share” will kick off this spring. More information regarding the campaign, attractions, businesses participating and prizes awarded will be released as the kick-off date gets closer.
The Iowa Hawkeye women have dropped five of their last six games after Sunday’s 90-73 loss at Purdue. The Hawkeyes are 3-5 in the Big Ten and return to action Thursday at home against Michigan.
DOLORES “TINY” FELTNER, 89, of Audubon, died Sat., Jan. 23rd, at the Friendship Home, in Audubon. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for DELORES “TINY” FELTNER will be held 2-p.m. Tue., Jan. 26th, at the Kessler Funeral Home, in Audubon.
A family visitation will be held from 1-p.m. until the time of service Tuesday, at the Kessler Funeral Home, in Audubon.
Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.
DELORES “TINY” FELTNER is survived by:
Her sister – Rowena Baughman, of Lincoln, NE.
4 grandchildren
7 great-grandchildren
Infant twins BRAXTON MICHAEL and BENTLEY WAYNE FARLOW, of Greenfield, the sons of Ashley & William Farlow, of Greenfield, died Fri., Jan. 22nd, at the Greater Regional Medical Center, in Creston. Funeral services for BRAXTON and BENTLEY FARLOW will be held 1-p.m. Tue., Jan. 26th, at the Steen Funeral Home, in Greenfield.
The family will greet friends from Noon until 1-p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
A private, family burial will be held at the Hebron Cemetery in rural Orient.
Memorials may be directed to the family. A GoFundMe account has been set up in their names.
BRAXTON and BENTLEY FARLOW are survived by:
Their parents – William and Ashley Farlow, of Greenfield.
Their sisters – Kaitlyn and Jaya Farlow.
Their brother – Jaxsin Farlow.
Their grandparents: Robin (Steve) Holder, of Greenfield; Brian Bartles, of Council Bluffs, and Jack and Ethel Farlow, of Creston.
Their great-grandparents: Barb Hauschildt, Susan Ferber, and Carolyn Hardy, all of Greenfield; Peggy Hookham, of Shenandoah; and Wayne Holder, of Leon.
Their great-great grandmother, June Rupp, of Osceola, other relatives & friends.
(Update 4:17-a.m.) AREA COUNTIES:SAC-CRAWFORD-CARROLL-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-DALLAS-CASS: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT TODAY FROM 6-A.M. UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.
* TIMING…FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL BEGIN AROUND SUNRISE TODAY (MONDAY) ACROSS THE NORTHWEST AND MAY PRODUCE ICY ROADS DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE. A WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY…CHANGING TO SNOW DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
* STORM TOTAL SNOW/ICE ACCUMULATIONS…ICE AMOUNTS OF A FEW HUNDREDTHS OF AN INCH. SNOW AMOUNTS ONE TO TWO INCHES…WITH LOWER AMOUNTS SOUTH…AND HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE NORTH.
* WINDS/VISIBILITY…WINDS WILL TURN TO NORTHWEST AND INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 MPH AND WILL BECOME GUSTY BY LATE IN THE DAY AND OVERNIGHT…WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. VISIBILITY MAY BE REDUCED TO A MILE OR LESS AT TIMES WHILE SNOW IS FALLING.
* IMPACTS…ROADWAYS AND WALKWAYS WILL BECOME SLICK IN THE MORNING, ESPECIALLY ON UNTREATED AND ELEVATED SURFACES, CAUSING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. ROAD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE AS SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW BEGIN IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
401 AM CST MON JAN 25 2016
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT…
EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TODAY…BREEZY. A CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN IN THE MORNING, THEN LIGHT RAIN…LIGHT FREEZING RAIN LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. LITTLE OR NO SNOW ACCUMULATION. A LIGHT GLAZING EXPECTED. HIGH IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 80 PERCENT.
TONIGHT…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW IN THE EVENING, THEN A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW BEFORE MIDNIGHT. BREEZY. LOW IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 50 PERCENT.
TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW AROUND 15. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — An inmate who escaped a minimum security facility in Newton has been apprehended. 28- year old Edward Nathaniel Shorter was found at a Des Moines residence and was taken into custody without incident around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Iowa State Patrol and the Jasper, Polk and Marion County sheriff’s departments began a public search after Shorter didn’t report for a routine count at the Newton Correctional Release Center around 1:50 p.m. Saturday. Shorter is serving a 20-year sentence for two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of prohibited acts-controlled substance in Polk County.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Companies trying to expand high-speed Internet in Iowa say a key part of Governor Terry Branstad’s new broadband law is not formally in effect, and that could hinder their future projects in the state. At the heart of the 2015 law is a 10-year property tax exemption for service providers who build new broadband infrastructure in limited areas. More than six months later, those companies are waiting for the Iowa Department of Revenue to write rules to apply for the exemption.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Only a week remains before the Iowa caucuses — the first contest in a tumultuous presidential campaign that has challenged long-held political assumptions. The Republican race in Iowa is Donald Trump’s or Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s to lose on the night of February 1st. The Democratic race has evolved into a surprisingly heated contest between Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders.
MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — It’s the second-to-last Sunday before the Iowa caucuses, and you could find Donald Trump in a fifth row pew for the service at the First Presbyterian Church in Muscatine. The caucuses are February 1st, and Trump’s main challenger is Ted Cruz. The Texas senator is the son of an evangelical preacher and has made deep inroads with evangelical voters in Iowa.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines Police are investigating after finding a 71-year-old woman dead inside her home. Police said officers were sent to check on the welfare of the woman around 4:30 a.m. Sunday when they found Norma Jean McNeeley dead.
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