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Moore wins first vote at nominating convention

News

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Republican Party Chair David Wiederstein reports Tom Moore, from Griswold, won a vote taken Tuesday night during a Special Nominating Convention for House District 21. The event took place at the Corning Opera House, in Corning. The Iowa House District 21 seat was left vacant by the death of State Rep. Jack Drake of Griswold. Moore was among six Republican’s seeking the nomination during the convention.

On Dec. 8th, Moore will face the Democrat who is selected during Thursday’s Democratic Party Nominating Convention in Massena. That event will take place beginning at 6-p.m., at the Massena Public Library. At last report, the lone Democratic candidate was Tim Ennis, of Corning, vice chairman of the Adams County Democrats.

Delegates eligible for both conventions are the precinct committee members from Iowa House District 21 elected at the 2014 precinct caucuses or those elected by their county central committee after the caucuses.

House District 21 covers portions of Pottawattamie and Cass Counties and all of Adams and Union Counties.

Irish break into top 4 in College Football Playoff rankings; IA is #5

Sports

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Notre Dame has moved into the top four in the second College Football Playoff selection committee rankings of the season. Clemson remained No. 1 on Tuesday night, with Alabama moving up two spots to No. 2, Ohio State staying at No. 3 and the Fighting Irish up a spot to No. 4. Notre Dame and Alabama each has one loss.

Unbeaten Iowa was promoted four spots to No. 5, and Baylor is the highest-ranked Big 12 team at No. 6. LSU, No. 2 last week, dropped to No. 9 after losing at Alabama.

Wind Advisory and Warnings issued for KJAN listening area

Weather

November 10th, 2015 by admin

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
339 PM CST TUE NOV 10 2015

...VERY STRONG WINDS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.A LARGE AND STRONG STORM SYSTEM WILL STRENGTHEN OVER THE REGION
WEDNESDAY...THEN MOVE QUICKLY AWAY FROM IOWA WEDNESDAY NIGHT. AS
THE STORM DEPARTS THE WINDS BEHIND IT WILL INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WITH HIGH WINDS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT. BRISK WINDS
ARE LIKELY AGAIN ON THURSDAY.

AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-CASS-ADAIR-
MADISON-ADAMS-UNION-CLARKE-TAYLOR-

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL REACH CENTRAL IOWA BY MIDNIGHT
  WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE OVERNIGHT.

* WINDS...SUSTAINED SPEEDS NEARING 35 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS IN
  EXCESS OF 50 MPH LATE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.

* IMPACTS...THE STRONG WINDS WILL AFFECT TRAVELERS...ESPECIALLY
  HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ON NORTH SOUTH ROADS. LOOSE OBJECTS WILL
  ALSO BE BLOWN AROUND.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS FOR A POSSIBLE UPDATE TO A HIGH WIND WARNING OR WIND
ADVISORY.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

CRAWFORD-CARROLL-GREENE

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY. A WIND ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS WIND ADVISORY
IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL REACH WESTERN IOWA WEDNESDAY EVENING
  AND CONTINUE OVERNIGHT.

* WINDS...SUSTAINED SPEEDS OF 35 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF
  55 MPH LATE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.

* IMPACTS...THE STRONG WINDS WILL AFFECT TRAVELERS...ESPECIALLY
  HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ON NORTH SOUTH ROADS. LOOSE OBJECTS WILL
  ALSO BE BLOWN AROUND.

HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE-

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...6 PM WEDNESDAY THROUGH 6 AM THURSDAY

* WINDS...35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 55 TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...WIND SPEEDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO
  MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
  CERTAIN OUTDOOR ITEMS WHICH CAN BE BLOWN AWAY SHOULD BE
  SECURED OR BROUGHT INDOORS. ALSO...THE POTENTIAL FOR REDUCED
  VISIBILITIES EXISTS DURING TIMES WHERE SNOWFALL MIXES WITH
  RAIN.

Former Congressman Boswell having tumor examined

News

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Former Iowa Congressman and current Transportation Commission chairman, Leonard Boswell, told the commission today (Tuesday) via telephone that his is in Arizona getting a tumor checked out. Boswell, a Vietnam veteran, says the tumor could be linked to the chemical known as Agent Orange that was used in Vietnam. He says he is seeking a second opinion on the diagnosis.

Boswell says he will get the second opinion in the next couple of days. Boswell spoke to the commission this morning during their informal workshop prior to their regular meeting. “Don’t be worried about me, I am still on my feet. I am doing the same, I just know that something is happening,” Boswell said. Boswell told the commission he would join the regular meeting via telephone.

Boswell, a Democrat from Davis City, was appointed to the Transportation Commission by Governor Terry Branstad in January of 2014. Boswell served in Congress from 1997 to 2013 and prior to that was a state legislator. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses while flying helicopters in Vietnam. Boswell, who is 81, had a non-cancerous tumor removed from his stomach in 2005.

(Radio Iowa)

Harlan Police Dept. report 11/10/15

News

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Police Department reports 39-year old Stephanie Anastasi, of Harlan, was arrested Monday on an active Shelby County warrant for theft in the 5th degree. Anastasi was taken to the Shelby County Jail.

On Sunday, officer with the Harlan P-D were called to the 700 block of Broadway for a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, 29-year old Charles Hayes, of Harlan, was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with burglary in the 1st degree for allegedly entering the residence at 708 Broadway, uninvited, and a scuffle ensued. Justin Henriksen, of Harlan, was treated at Myrtue Medical Center for a severe laceration as a result of that scuffle.

And, last Friday, officers were called to the 400 block of Durant for a family disturbance. 18-year old Christopher Buttry, of Harlan, was arrested and taken to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with assault. Matthew Buttry, age 43, was also cited for assault and released.

VERNON J. SANDBOTHE, 82, of Atlantic (Svcs. 11-14-2015)

Obituaries

November 10th, 2015 by admin

VERNON J. SANDBOTHE, 82, of Atlantic died Tuesday, November 10th at Allen Place in Atlantic.  A Mass of Christian Burial for VERNON J. SANDBOTHE will be held Saturday, November 14th at 10:30am at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

A Rosary Service will be held on Friday, November 13th at 4:30pm at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic followed by family visitation from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation to local 4-H Clubs and the Cass County Fairgrounds.

Online condolences will be left at www.RolandFuneralService.com

VERNON J. SANDBOTHE is survived by:

Wife: Mary of Atlantic.

Sons: William (Judy) Sandbothe, Lawrence (Darla) Sandbothe, Randall (Denise) Sandbothe, Douglas (Lisa) Sandbothe, Thomas (Robyn) Sandbothe, Allen (Tonia) Sandbothe.

13 Grandchildren

15 Great-Grandchildren.

Snow, tornadoes expected as system plows toward central US

News, Weather

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Forecasters say a mixture of bad weather including heavy snow and tornadoes is expected as a strong storm system plows toward the central U.S. from the Rocky Mountains. A blizzard warning has been issued for Tuesday night and Wednesday in the Great Plains east of Denver, while tornadoes and high winds could rake parts of the Midwest on Wednesday.

Wet, heavy snow fell in Nevada on Tuesday morning, shuttering schools in Reno and knocking out power to thousands before moving eastward. Northeastern Colorado and western Kansas and Nebraska expect 6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph overnight — a combination that can cause white-out conditions.

The Storm Prediction Center says an area from Nebraska to Illinois might face high winds, large hail and tornadoes Wednesday.

 

USDA expects record soybean crop, third-largest corn crop

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With most of this year’s corn and soybeans harvested, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is boosting its expectations for the size of the crops. An update Tuesday says farmers are expected to produce a record soybean crop totaling 3.98 billion bushels, up 1 percent from last year. That’s based on 95 percent of the crop harvested.

Illinois looks to remain the nation’s leading soybean producer with 550.5 million bushels, followed closely by Iowa. The corn crop will be the third-largest in USDA records at 13.7 billion bushels, based on 93 percent harvested. Iowa maintains its corn production lead with 2.49 billion bushels.

The abundance is sending downward prices that are already below production costs. Farmers who rent land will struggle to make a profit. Consumers shouldn’t see much effect.

Backyard and Beyond 11-10-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

November 10th, 2015 by Jim Field

Lavon Eblen speaks with Dan Coder with the Audubon County Hospital Foundation about the upcoming Harvest Dance and other fundraisers.

Play

WILLIAM P. OLIVER, 64, of Adair (11-14-2015)

Obituaries

November 10th, 2015 by Jim Field

WILLIAM P. OLIVER, 64, of Adair died October 21st at his home.  Memorial services for WILLIAM P. OLIVER will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 2:00 pm in the First Assembly of God Church in Atlantic.  Hockenberry Family Care has the arrangements.

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Memorials may be directed to the family.

WILLIAM P. OLIVER is survived by:

Wife:  Kristen Oliver of Adair