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Several U-I projects approved by Regents

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June 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The University of Iowa is moving ahead on a project to expand and renovate the Tippie College of Business after getting approval from the Board of Regents. U-I vice president, Rod Lehnertz (Lenn-ertz), says the budget is projected between 45 and 60 million dollars.

Part of the project involves renovation of Gilmore Hall.

The Pappajohn Business Building will also be renovated in this project. Lehnertz says they are seeking private gifts to fund a majority of the project. Another project would spend 14 to 17 million dollars to renovate the restrooms in Burge Hall.

Lehnertz says it is a major residence hall and dinning facility, so the work will be done during the summer to avoid disruptions. The Board of Regents also approved renovationg of Level 7 of the John Pappajohn Pavilion for expanded labor, delivery and postpartum patient care at the University Hospitals.

The estimated project cost is 74 million dollars.

Skyscan Forecast for Monday, June 17, 2024

Weather

June 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 35 mph.
Tuesday:  A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1:00 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday:  Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday:  A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday’s high in Atlantic was 91.  The Monday morning low was 70.  This day last year the high was 87 and the low 60.  The record high for June 17 in Atlantic is 102 set in 1918 and matched in 2021.  The record low is 40 degrees set in 1974.  Sunset this evening will be at 8:56 pm and Tuesday’s sunrise will be at 5″45 am.

Crash in Crawford County Sunday morning injures a Schleswig man

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June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Schleswig, Iowa) – A man from Crawford County was injured during a single-vehicle rollover accident this (Sunday) morning. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2008 Ford F-3250 pickup driven by 24-year-old Victor Rafael Eugenio, of Schleswig, was traveling north on Highway 59 about one-eight of a mile south of F Avenue, south of Schlewig, and according to witnesses, was being driven recklessly  with another vehicle.

The pickup went off the east side of the road, re-entered the road and then went out of control before leaving the road again, and rolling over. The crash happened at around 2:3-a.m.  Eugenio – who was not wearing a seat belt – was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported by Crawford County Ambulance to the Crawford County Memorial Hospital.

The patrol was assisted at the scene by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.

High School Softball Scores from Saturday

Sports

June 16th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten

Newell-Fonda 6, Atlantic 5
Atlantic 9, Regina, Iowa City 3
Eddyville-Blakesburg 6, Creston 5

Raccoon River

Carlisle 11, Creston, 1
Carlisle 9, Oskaloosa 2
ADM 11, Solon 1
ADM 13, Nevada 1
North Polk 7, South Hamilton 2

West Central 

Melcher-Dallas 12, Panorama 9
Orient-Macksburg 14, Panorama 2
Murray 13, Panorama 1
Murray 3, Nodaway Valley 0
Nodaway Valley 6, Lenox 4
Hudson 9, Madrid 6

Van Meter 9, Eddyville-Blakseburg 2
Van Meter 7, Durant 2

High School Baseball Scores from Saturday

Sports

June 16th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten 

Clarinda 17, Bedford 7

West Central Activities Conference 

Van Meter 10, Saydel 7

Underwood 13, Grand View Christian 3

Van Meter 10, Underwood 8 

Storm reports following severe storms Saturday into early Sunday morning

Weather

June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, IA & Omaha, NE) – Officials with the National Weather Service say severe storms Saturday and early Sunday morning in parts of western Iowa, brought damaging winds and hail. Here is a listing of the reports received from storm spotters, emergency management officials and/or law enforcement:

6/16/24 1:45-a.m.  Law enforcement in Sac County reports thunderstorm wind damage in Odebolt, with numerous trees down in town, and power outages. As of 7:35-a.m. Sunday, about 524 people were still without power in Sac County. Possible structure damage in town (additional information is expected later today).

6/15/24 8:18-p.m. Thunderstorm wind damage: Tree limbs reported down 4-miles SE of Essex in Page County.

KETV in Omaha reported Saturday night, that Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) utility crews were responding to power outages as severe weather moved across the Omaha metro area. More than 2,000 of the utility’s customers lost power, but power to most homes/business had been restored later in the evening.

Polk County man injured in an eastern IA skydiving accident

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June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

An Iowa man was taken to a hospital Friday afternoon following a skydiving accident. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, a group of skydivers jumped from just under 15,000 feet Friday afternoon shortly before 2:30 p.m. At about 4,000 feet, members of the group noticed one man experiencing an issue with his parachute. The man spiraled out of control and hit the ground near the Knoxville airport.

Officials on Saturday identified the man as 61-year-old Samuel Owens, of Urbandale. He was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital with serious injuries.

Teen who died in a June 9th central Iowa crash is identified

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June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

CARLISLE, Iowa — Authorities have identified a Carlisle teenager who was killed June 9th in a crash that injured two others. According to Iowa State Patrol, a Toyota Camry Solara was traveling northbound on 200th Avenue in Warren County on Sunday evening. The vehicle entered the ditch near the intersection of 200th and Delaware avenues, rolled and ejected two of the three occupants.

A passenger in the car, 15-year-old Hanna Shaffer, was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital, where she died from her injuries. The 16-year-old driver and another 15-year-old passenger were taken to a hospital; their conditions is not available. All Carlisle school district activities for Monday evening have been postponed. Services for Hanna Shaffer are set for Tuesday.

According to the latest data from the Iowa Department of Transportation, 119 people have died so far this year on Iowa roads. That number is 24 fewer than at the same point in 2023. Over the last five years, an average of 350 people have been killed in statewide crashes annually.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, June 16th, 2024

Weather

June 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny & windy. High near 92. S/SW winds 15-30 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. S winds @ 15-25 mph.
Monday: Sunny & windy, with a high near 91. S @ 15-35 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear & windy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny & windy, w/a 30% chance of afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High  89.
Tues. Night: Showers & thunderstorms likely. Low 66.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 83. Rainfall was .94″. The Low this morning was 66. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 89 and the Low was 61. The record High for June 16th was 103 in 1946. The record Low was 42 in 1906 and 1974. Sunrise: 5:45. Sunset: 8:56.  Total rainfall in Atlantic @ KJAN (Friday thru Sunday morning) was 1.39 inches.

Sam Mayer wins the Hy-Vee Perks 250 at the Iowa Speedway

Sports

June 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Sam Mayer passed Riley Herbst with seven laps remaining and held on during a green-white-checkered re-start to win the Hy-Vee Perks 250 at the Iowa Speedway.

It was Mayer’s sixth Xfinity Series win in his last 29 starts but his name is rarely mention as one of those who may get promoted to the Cup Series.

Herbst was inside of Mayer on the final re-start but could not make the pass.

The outside lane on re-starts was an advantage the entire race.