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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of the KJAN listening area

Weather

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

224 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2016

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH #174 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST IOWA: RINGGOLD-TAYLOR AND UNION.

PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE…

SCATTERED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE.

ISOLATED LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE.

RITA HENNINGSEN, 74, of Oakland (Mem. Svcs. 5/16/16)

Obituaries

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

RITA HENNINGSEN, 74, of Oakland, died Friday, May 13th, at Clarkson Hospital, in Omaha. Memorial services for RITA HENNINGSEN will be held 11-a.m. Mon., May 16th, at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Open visitation will be held at the Oakland United Methodist Church on Sunday starting at 2:00 PM. The family will be present from 5-7 PM.

A memorial fund has been established in Rita’s name.

Private family interment will take place before the memorial service.

RITA HENNINGSEN is survived by:

Her husband – Daryl, of Oakland.

Her sons – Kirk Henningsen, of Griswold, and Breck Henningsen and wife Robin, of Walnut

Her brother – Randall Breckerbaumer and wife Sharon.

Her sister – Pat Marshall Burke and husband Ron.

Her step sisters – Rita Slankerd and husband John, and Donnis Scwankae and husband Larry.

6 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and another one on the way; many other relatives and friends.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Adair/Madison/Union Counties

Weather

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

1222 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
NORTHEASTERN UNION COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 1245 PM CDT

* AT 1221 PM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES
NORTHEAST OF GREEN VALLEY LAKE…OR 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF CRESTON…
MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE
TO ROOFS…SIDING…AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
CRESTON…GREEN VALLEY LAKE…AFTON…LORIMOR…MACKSBURG…THAYER AND
GREEN VALLEY LAKE STATE PARK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.

RICHARD CHARLES WOHLENHAUS, 63, of Lewis (Svcs. 5/19/16)

Obituaries

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

RICHARD CHARLES WOHLENHAUS, 63, of Lewis, died Friday, May 13th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital, in Atlantic. Memorial services for RICHARD WOHLENHAUS will be held 11-a.m. Thursday, May 19th, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Atlantic.

Visitation with his family is from 9-until 11-a.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

A private family burial will be held in the Atlantic Cemetery.

RICHARD WOHLENHAUS is survived by:

His wife – Nancy Wohlenhaus, of Lewis.

His daughter – Jennifer (Stephen) Wohlenhaus-Bloomberg, of Des Moines.

His son – Neil Wohlenhaus, of Ankeny.

and 1 grandchild.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cass & Adair Counties

Weather

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
1126 AM CDT FRI MAY 13 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
NORTHERN CASS COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…
WESTERN ADAIR COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 1215 PM CDT

* AT 1125 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED OVER ATLANTIC…
MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE
TO ROOFS…SIDING…AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
ATLANTIC…GREENFIELD…ANITA…FONTANELLE…MASSENA…CUMBERLAND…
BRIDGEWATER…MARNE…WIOTA…NODAWAY PARK…ANITA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT…
LAKE ANITA STATE PARK…ATLANTIC MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND GREENFIELD
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 80 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 53 AND 67.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.

Creston teen cited following Sunday accident

News

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police today (Friday) said a teen received two citations following a hit-and-run accident Sunday morning. Officials say 16-year old Tyreese Goodwin, of Creston, was cited for Reckless Driving, Failure to hold a valid driver’s license and failure to show proof of insurance. The citations were the result of an investigation into an accident at the intersection of W. Adams Street and Sumner Avenue.

The collision happened at around 9-a.m., Sunday, as a car driven by 70-year old Linda Huffman, of Creston, was waiting at a stop light. An SUV driven by Goodwin was traveling north on Sumner Avenue and turning left onto Adams Street, when the vehicle hit Huffman’s 2005 Buick on the rear passenger door. Goodwin then fled the scene, but officers were able to locate him and the 2005 Chevy Trailblazer he was driving.

Damage from the collision amounted to $6,500.

Special Weather Statement: strong storms

Weather

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SHELBY IA-HARRISON IA-POTTAWATTAMIE IA- Counties
1035 AM CDT FRI MAY 13 2016

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN POTTAWATTAMIE…EASTERN HARRISON AND SHELBY COUNTIES UNTIL 1115 AM CDT

AT 1034 AM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DUNLAP…OR 16 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DENISON…MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

DIME SIZE HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
HARLAN…LOGAN…AVOCA…WALNUT…SHELBY…EARLING…IRWIN…PERSIA…
DEFIANCE…WOODBINE…DUNLAP…PANAMA…PORTSMOUTH…WESTPHALIA…TENNANT… KIRKMAN…NISHNA BEND RECREATION AREA…SCHABEN PARK…MANTENO RECREATION AREA AND PRAIRIE ROSE STATE PARK.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS…
HIGHWAY 59 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 64 AND 89.
INTERSTATE 80 IN IOWA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 37 AND 48.

Backyard and Beyond 05-13-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

May 13th, 2016 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Singer/Songwriter Chad Elliott from Southern Iowa about his music and a performance scheduled Saturday night at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield.

Find out more about Chad here.

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Former Sioux City law firm employee pleads not guilty

News

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A woman accused of stealing more than $38,000 from a Sioux City law firm has pleaded not guilty. Court records say Kristen Hermelbracht entered a written plea to the theft charge Wednesday, and her trial is scheduled to begin July 5th.

Authorities say that between July 2013 and November 2015, she stole the money by forging a partner’s signature on the law firm’s checks. She also is accused of using the firm’s money to buy prepaid debit cards.

Atlantic law firm announces new Associate Atty.

News

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The law firm Otto, Lorence & Wiederstein, P.L.L.C. would like to welcome Mark Bosworth as their new Associate Attorney. Mark comes from Marks, Clare & Richards law firm in Omaha. He graduated from the Creighton University School of law in 2014. Mark and his wife, Dusti, are originally from Logan, Iowa; joining them in Atlantic are their three daughters, Briley (5), Nora (4) and Claire (2). Mark joins the practice along with David Wiederstein, Jody Lorence, and John Otto.

Atty. Mark Bosworth

Atty. Mark Bosworth

Mark’s career in the legal field began in 2009 when he joined the Douglas County Child Support Office as a caseworker specializing in enforcement and collections. While working for the Child Support office, Mark was responsible for the management of over 1,000 cases; serving as the primary contact for clients. During this time, Mark developed a passion for problem solving and for helping clients and families navigate through the legal system. After seeing various issues and problems which required the skills of a private attorney, Mark enrolled at the Creighton University School of Law in the Fall of 2011.

While at Creighton, Mark focused his studies in Litigation. He graduated from Creighton with a designation as Lyle E. Strom Scholar in Trial Advocacy and earned a degree concentration in litigation. Mark earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 2008, with a double major in English and Journalism.

In his free time Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. Mark also enjoys watching Hawkeye sports and maintaining an active lifestyle.