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Adair & Guthrie Counties launches new emergency notification system

News

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A new emergency notification system will be launched March 1st by the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Management Agencies. Emergency Management Coordinator Robert Kempf says the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Notification System is part of the growing statewide notification system “Alert Iowa.” Currently, 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties have or are in the process of implementing this statewide emergency notification system.

Alert Iowa was developed by Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management to provide all counties with access to a single, statewide notification system that provides local control of how and when to disseminate emergency and public safety messages to residents.

Adair & Guthrie County EMA will be activating public access to the new system February 1st. The existing CodeRED alerting system will remain in place through March 1st as citizens register for the new system and then that program will be eliminated.

Kempf says, “Joining the Alert Iowa System gives us more flexibility in providing alerts to the public, continue to provide automated weather warnings, provide us with more options and significantly reduce emergency alerting costs for the agencies.” Residents will be able to choose the types of alerts they receive, for severe weather watches and warning. Alerts can be sent to residents via landline and cell phone, text messaging and email.

In addition, Emergency Management has been granted access to interface the new system with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) to send imminent emergency and public safety messages through the Emergency Alert System, NOAA Weather Radio and the Wireless Emergency Alerts system. Using IPAWS for local alerts will be another method to ensure the most urgent information is delivered to as many residents as possible when an emergency is happening and requires the public to take immediate action.

Residents can sign up for multiple phone numbers and email addresses to receive emergency alerts for their 911 address within the counties. You may also sign up for alerts that may impact your place of business by registering separately for that address as well.

To register for the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Notification System (Alert Iowa) visit http://tinyurl.com/AG-alerts, the Emergency Management Page at www.adaircountyiowa.org or www.guthriecounty.org. You can click the signup button on the Adair & Guthrie County EMAs Facebook page.

Representatives will be in each community from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on different days during the month of February to assist people in signing up. The community schedule is below:

February 2nd Panora Fire Station February 11th Adair Fire Station
February 3rd Guthrie Center Fire Station February 15th Bridgewater Fire Station
February 4th Orient Fire Station February 16th Fontanelle Fire Station
February 5th Yale Fire Station February 17th Stuart Fire Station
February 8th Bagley Fire Station February 18th Greenfield Fire Station
February 9th Casey Fire Station February 19th Menlo Fire Station
February 10th Jamaica Fire Station February 22nd Bayard Fire Station

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 1/25/2016

News, Podcasts

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 1/25/16

Weather

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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.

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Louisiana man killed in snowmobile crash, Iowa officials say

News

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Atlantic Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards held Saturday

News

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Dinner Saturday at the Cass County Community Center, sponsored by Deter Motor Company. Dinner was catered by the Atlantic Hy-Vee and was open to the entire community. The Chamber discussed accomplishments of not only the Chamber, but the community in 2015 as well as goals for the new year. Successful businesses, organizations and individual leaders in the community were honored for their commitment and support of the Atlantic Area.
The Athena Award, sponsored by Deter Motor Company, was presented to Kathie Hockenberry, with Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Homes. The award recognizes an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in her/his business profession, has served the community in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills.

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.

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Slumping Hawkeye women fall at Purdue

Sports

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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.

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DOLORES “TINY” FELTNER, 89, of Audubon (Svcs. 1/26/16)

Obituaries

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Infant twins BRAXTON and BENTLEY FARLOW, of Greenfield (Svcs. 1/26/16)

Obituaries

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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.

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Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6-am to midnight for parts of w.central/southwest IA

Weather

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

(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.

 

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NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties, 1/25/16

Weather

January 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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.

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