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Iowa Flood Center doubles sensors to 100

News

January 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Flood Center has doubled the number of its flood sensors across the state.  Center engineer Dan Ceynar says the online database fed by the 100 sensors provides real-time monitoring of water levels in Iowa’s rivers and streams.  Using an internal cell modem, the sensors update the database every 15 minutes. The sensors use sonar to determine how fast water levels are rising. Ceynar says the sensors don’t compete with the U.S. Geological Survey’s 170 gauges that provide a similar service across Iowa.
 
Lori McDaniel is Iowa Department of Natural Resources supervisor of flood plain management and dam safety. McDaniel says there is a potential for a mixture of the two sensor arrays.

Red Oak couple arrested following domestic incident

News

January 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak say two people were arrested early Sunday afternoon on drug and other charges, following an investigation into a domestic incident. Officials say 33-year-old Johnathon Wade Ray, of Red Oak, was arrested on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance 3rd offense, and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. And, 35-year-old Mandy Jo Perry, of Red Oak, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to pay child support. The arrests occurred after Red Oak police officers were sent to an apartment complex following a call about a woman being threatened with a pistol. When officers arrived, they found Ray and Perry allegedly arguing. Upon further investigation, authorities obtained a search warrant to search their apartment. 

During the search, officers discovered numerous items of drug paraphernalia, items suspected in the manufacturing of controlled substances, approximately 10 grams of suspected marijuana, several types of prescription pills not legally possessed, and around $2,800 in cash, but no weapons were found. Ray was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $50,000 bond. Perry was also being held in the Red Oak Jail, awaiting transport to Audubon County. The investigation continues, with additional charges pending. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office assisted Red Oak Police in making the arrests.

Heartbeat Today 01-16-2012

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

January 16th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Kate Olsen and Tim Eggers about Annie’s Project.

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7AM Newscast 01-16-2012

News, Podcasts

January 16th, 2012 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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HSBB: Adair-Casey at Audubon Boys 01-14-2012

Podcasts, Sports

January 16th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field has the call of the game played Saturday, January 14th.

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Atlantic & Audubon Wrestlers Fare Well at ADM Tourney

Sports

January 16th, 2012 by Jim Field

Team scores:

1. Webster City 190.5
2. Atlantic 181.0
3. Audubon 179.0
4. Dallas Center Grimes 138.5
5. ADM. 119.0
6. (Tie) Waukee & PCM 115.0
8. Ames. 109.5
9. Red Oak. 89.0
10. Nevada 78

Atlantic Placewinners:

  • 1st – Rob Young (132)
  • 1st – Rob Nichols (145)
  • 1st – Derek Stork, (170)
  • 3rd – Dillon Cox (113)
  • 3rd – Reid Nichols (120)
  • 3rd – Matt Williamson (170)
  • 4th – Tyler Stork (182)
  • 4th – Tyler Christensen (220)
  • 6th – Matt Smith (126)
  • 6th – Austin Conrad (285)

Audubon Placewinners:

  • 1st – Riley Jensen (138)
  • 2nd –  Brad Kerkhoff (106)
  • 2nd – Blair Kerkhoff (126)
  • 2nd – Cameron Mennenoh (132)
  • 2nd – Kolton Jensen (145)
  • 2nd – Jesse Svoboda (182)
  • 3rd – Nick Fett (285)
  • 4th – Dakota Christensen (170)
  • 5th – Andrew Malloy (113)

Griswold Dual Wrestling Scores and Placings

Sports

January 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Tri-Center took first-place in a dual wrestling meet in Griswold, Saturday, with a 5-0 record. Corning took second, with a record of 4-1. Griswold placed third, with their record of 3-2. Treynor finished fourth, with a record of 2-3, East Mills was in fifth place with a 1-4 record, and Exira-EHK was last, with a record of 0-6.

Members of the All Tournament Team:

106# Hadley Hoegh, of Griswold; 113# – Evan Hansen, Exira/EHK; 120#- Austin Dolan/Griswold; 126# – Zach Vance, of Griswold; 132#-Tanner Potter/Griswold; 138#-Darrien Irhlback, of T/C; 145#-Trevor Paulsen/T-C; 152#-Loren Williams/T-C; 160#-Ethan White/T-C; 170#-Corey Snellzer/Corning; 182#-Austin Kline/T-C; 195#-Trenton Geer/Treynor; 220#-Taylor Nelson/T-C; Heavyweight (285#)- David Howell/East Mills.

Funeral services for Harlan woman killed in crash to be held Tuesday

News

January 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Tuesday), for a Harlan woman who died in a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 80, in Pottawattamie County. The Iowa State Patrol says 22-year old Nicollette “Nikki” Johnston died when her car crossed the median near Avoca, and was struck broadside by a semi.

The accident happened about two-miles west of the Avoca exit, at around 1-p.m., Friday. Officials says Johnston’s 2006 Saturn was traveling west on I-80, when, for reasons unknown, the car went out of control, entered the median, spun counterclockwise and came to rest on the eastbound lanes of I-80, where it was struck broadside by a semi. The truck impacted the car on the driver’s side, causing it to enter the median, where it came to rest.

The semi, driven 45-year old Bret Roberts, of Estherville, crossed the median and came to rest on the westbound lanes of I-80. The accident, which remains under investigation, closed the interstate in both directions, for nearly 4 hours. A Mass of Christian Burial service for Nikki Johnston will be held 11-a.m. Tuesday, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, in Harlan.

FRANCES MAE HANSEN, 94, of Exira (Svcs 1-19-12)

Obituaries

January 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

FRANCES MAE HANSEN, 94, of Exira, died Sun., Jan. 15th, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon. Funeral services for FRANCES HANSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Jan. 19th, at the Exira Christian Church. Kessler Funeral Home in Exira has the arrangements.

Visitation is open at the funeral home, where the family will be present 6-p.m. Wed., Jan. 18th.

Burial will be in the Exira Cemetery.

FRANCES MAE HANSEN is survived by:

Her daughter – Dorothy (Melvin) Gross, of Muscatine.

2 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, other relatives, and friends.

(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast for Jan. 16, 2012

Podcasts, Weather

January 16th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area…

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