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Closure of I-29 off-ramp in Sioux City set for Oct. 19th

News

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Dept. of Transportation’s Sioux City Construction Office reports placement of barrier rail and traffic control will require the closure of the southbound Interstate 29 off-ramp to Floyd Boulevard (exit 147) from 9-a.m. until 3-p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, weather permitting. Motorists traveling in the area are encouraged to use the Nebraska Street off-ramp (exit 147b) during the hours mentioned, on Monday.

The latest traveler information is available anytime through the DOT’s 511 system. Visit www.511ia.org, call 511 (within Iowa), or 800-288-1047 (nationwide).

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Non-injury accident in Red Oak

News

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak say no injuries were reported following an accident Thursday evening at the intersection of Reed and 4th Streets. Officials report a 2010 Dodge Caravan driven by 79-year old Peggy Lou Vanbuskirk, of Red Oak, was traveling westbound and approached a stop sign at the intersection, but continued into the intersection, where her vehicle made contact with a northbound 1994 Chevy pickup, driven by 68-year old Bobby Joe Bruce, of Red Oak.

Vanbuskirk was cited for Failure to Obey a Stop Sign. Damage from the accident, which happened at around 4:15-p.m., amounted to $6,000.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 10/16/2015

News, Podcasts

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 10/16/2015

Podcasts, Sports

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 10/16/2015

News, Podcasts

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:07-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th

Trading Post

October 16th, 2015 by Jim Field

GARAGE SALE:  1 ½ miles North of 5×80 Country Club on HWY 25, Friday October 16th 3p.m.-6p.m., Saturday October 17th 8a.m.-3p.m., Sunday October 18th 10a.m.-2p.m.  Lots of New Avon, Large Area Rug, Wicker Furniture Set, Pilgren Seed Planter, 5 Drawer Dresser, Alot of New Holiday Items, New Scott’s Spreader, Large Travel Carrier, Name Brand Clothes, Shoes, Purses and Belts, Miss Me and Rock Jeans and Shorts, Women’s Sizes 4-16, Men’s Sizes M-XL, Lots of Misc. Items!  Don’t Miss This One!!  Rain or Shine come visit us in the Morton building!

FOR SALE:  two tickets to the Iowa State vs. TCU football game in Ames on Saturday, October 17th at 6:00 pm.  Make an offer.  Call 712-254-3089.

FOR SALE:  Lift chair, looks like new.  Bomber jacket leather looking, but it’s 100% polyester.  Reclines, vibrates and lifts.  Paid $800, asking $400.  Call 712-563-3026.

FOUND:  small black and brown dog near Lewis.  Call 712-249-0749.

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Freese-Notis forecast & weather data for Atlantic: Friday, Oct. 16th 2015

Weather

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Today: Frost Advisory until 9-a.m.; Mostly Sunny. High near 58. N @ 10.
Tonight: Becoming partly cloudy. Low around 30.
Saturday: Frost Advisory from 1-am-to 9-a.m.; P/Cldy. High near 61. SE @ 10-15.
Sat. Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39
Sunday: P/Cldy & breezy. High near 70.
Monday: P/Cldy & windy. High near 80.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 70. Our 24-hour Low ending at 7-a.m. today was 30. Last year on this date, our High was 74 and the Low was 35.
The All-time Record High in Atlantic on Oct. 16th was 87 in 1921. The All-Time record low was 20 in 1976 & 1977. Sunrise today is at 7:33, and sunset tonight will take place at 6:38.

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Shelby County Fire Danger “High” through this weekend

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency says the grassland/field fire danger level will remain “HIGH” through this weekend. Continued drying conditions, make the potential for grassland and standing corn fires higher than normal. Caution should be observed when burning and, notices provided to your local Fire Chief . High Fire Danger

The next local update will be Monday October 19th.

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Bluffs man arrested in Red Oak for assault/strangulation

News

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man from Pottawattamie County was arrested early this (Friday) morning in Red Oak, for Aggravated Domestic Abuse Assault with Strangulation. Red Oak Police say 25-year old Mark Alan Lear, Jr., of Council Bluffs, was taken into custody in the 300 block of E. Market Street, at around 2-a.m.  The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Red Oak police officers.  Lear was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail.

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NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA, 10/16/15

Weather

October 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Early This Morning: Clear…colder. Areas of frost. North wind near 10 mph.
Today: Frost Advisory until 9-a.m.; Sunny…cooler. Areas of frost through mid morning. High in the mid 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy frost early in the morning. Low in the mid 30s. North wind near 5 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.

Saturday: Frost Advisory from 1-a.m. until 9-a.m.; Mostly sunny. Patchy frost through mid morning. High in the upper 50s. Southeast wind near 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low in the upper 30s. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny…breezy. High in the upper 60s. South wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Warmer. Low around 50.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Breezy. High in the mid 70s.

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