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Freeze Watch for west/southwest IA Thursday morning

Weather

October 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE COUNTIES

Freeze Watch for Counties in aqua color

Freeze Watch for Counties in aqua color

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A FREEZE WATCH, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1-A.M. THROUGH 9-A.M THURSDAY.

* TEMPERATURE…SEVERAL HOURS OF TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 32 DEGREES ARE EXPECTED LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS…TENDER VEGETATION MAY BE DAMAGED IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE. THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

Tuesday’s (10/27/15) Regional Volleyball Scores

Sports

October 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Class 1A
Region 2
Ar-We-Va 3, Boyer Valley 2
Gehlen Catholic 3, Westwood 2
Kingsley-Pierson 3, Siouxland Community 1
George-Little Rock 3, Trinity Christian 2,
Region 3
Sidney 3, Nishnabotna 0
Fremont-Mills 3, East Mills 0
Mt. Ayr 3, Bedford 0
Stanton 3, Essex 1
Region 4
Audubon 3, Coon Rapids-Bayard 0
Adair-Casey 3, Exira-EHK 2
Grand View Christian 3, Guthrie Center 0
Murray 3, East Union 2

Class 2A
Region 2
Unity Christian 3, Ridge View 0
IKM-Manning 3, Manson-NW Webster 0
Lawton-Bronson 3, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 0
Hinton 3, Woodbury Central 0
Region 3
Council Bluffs St. Albert 3, Underwood 0
Treynor 3, Southwest Valley 0
Tri-Center 3, Missouri Valley 1
West Central Valley 3, Panorama 0

Atlantic’s “Produce in the Park” planning for the future

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Twenty weeks of Produce in the Park came to an end, October 15th, in Atlantic. A follow-up meeting designed to summarize the season and make plans for next year, will be held 4-p.m. October 29th, at the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce’ meeting room. Vendors, volunteers and anyone interested in Produce in the Park are invited to attend.983899_474433592626820_905223236_n

Hundreds of shoppers enjoyed fresh local produce, homemade baked goods, crafts and personal care products. There were 12 vendors on opening day June 4. The number increased to 21.

Produce in the Park is made possible by support and work by many individuals, businesses and organizations. Food demonstrations, activities for kids, education spaces and entertainment were provided each of the 20 weeks which equals 80 activities.

Shoppers were asked to complete a simple survey. They reported that they attended Produce in the Park for the obvious reasons of buying produce, baked goods, crafts and other products. They also came to eat their evening meals. They liked the atmosphere, the music and the opportunity to spend time with family members.

Produce in the Park vendors, producers from other farmers markets and homemade craftsmen will be offering their products at Harvest Market. It is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center. It was a big success last year when it was held for the first time.

Arson reported in Council Bluffs Tue. night

News

October 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs are asking for your help in solving a case of arson. Authorities say just before 9-p.m. Tuesday, police were called to 1902 Ave B to assist the fire department for a house and garage fire. Upon arrival, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and determine no one was injured.

Bluffs FDBased on the initial investigation, officials said the fire appears to have been intentionally set, however there is no suspect information available. At this time, the investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information regarding this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at (712)328-STOP (7867).

Iowa early News Headlines: Wed., Oct. 28th 2015

News

October 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of students, parents and other concerned Sioux City residents have protested Donald Trump’s appearance at a northwestern Iowa high school. Organizer Ismael Valadez says Trump’s harsh statements on immigration and characterization of Mexican immigrants as rapists and criminals in his June announcement speech should have led school officials to bar him from speaking at West High School. Sioux City Schools officials say the event is not school-sponsored.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A kinder, humbler Donald Trump has emerged at a rally in Sioux City. Unseated as the front-runner in Iowa polls, the billionaire businessman and Republican presidential contender took a less brash approach to Tuesday evening’s event. He urged those gathered to get his poll numbers up ahead of February’s caucuses.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man who killed himself after firing shots at two locations in eastern Iowa was involved in a domestic dispute with his estranged wife. Bettendorf police spokeswoman Lauran Haldeman said Tuesday that 40-year-old Robert Mayes the Second of Coal Valley, Illinois was looking for his wife when he fired shots Monday inside a Davenport building that houses a law firm.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa lawmaker has announced a hearing to investigate allegations of inappropriate content at a conference earlier this year on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Representative Bobby Kaufmann said Tuesday that members of the House Government Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on November 18th.

Increase in Iowa’s pheasant population expected to boost hunter numbers

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

October 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A lot of hunters are excited about the opening of Iowa’s pheasant season this Saturday (October 31). Todd Bogenschutz, with the Department of Natural Resources, credits an August roadside survey showing the state’s pheasant population has increased by 37-percent. “Our pheasant numbers have bounced up to levels we haven’t seen in about eight years, so I think there’s a little bit of optimism for folks heading out into fields this fall,” Bogenschutz said.

Around 50,000 hunters participated in Iowa’s pheasant hunting season last year — up from 40,000 the previous year. “I’d be surprised if we don’t jump to 60,000 or more this year. It could be the most hunters we’ve seen in a number of years as well,” Bogenschutz said. A good number of pheasants can be found statewide, according to Bogenschutz, but there are areas with thicker populations.

“As far as best densities in the state, there’s kind of a band that goes from northwest Iowa, down through Fort Dodge, and then over toward Louisa County,” Bogenschutz said. Lower pheasant counts were recorded in southwest, south central and northeast Iowa. Iowa’s pheasant hunting season this year runs from October 31 to January 10.

(Radio Iowa)

Officials consider Ferris Wheel, zipline for downtown Omaha for CWS fans

Sports

October 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority is considering adding a Ferris wheel, a zipline and party houses in downtown Omaha for next year’s College World Series and the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials. The Omaha World-Herald reports staff members presented ideas for more family-friendly activities near TD Ameritrade Park to the MECA board Tuesday. The proposal also includes temporary bungalows that fans can rent for games and a grassy area north of the CenturyLink Center with food trucks, the Ferris wheel and other activities.

The board’s chairman Dana Bradford says the additions are an opportunity to attract more people, and would cost about $1 million. The board did not vote on the proposed additions, but told MECA President and CEO Roger Dixon to pursue the proposal.

NANCY R. EILTS, 68, of Atlantic (Svcs. to be held at a later date)

Obituaries

October 27th, 2015 by admin

NANCY R. EILTS, 68, of Atlantic died Monday, October 26th at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.  Memorial Services for NANCY R. EILTS will be held at a later date.  Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Open viewing without the family will be held Wednesday, October 28th from 12:30pm-6:00pm at Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

A private family burial will be held.

Exira-EHK hosts East Mills in first round playoff clash

Sports

October 27th, 2015 by admin

The Exira-EHK Spartans (8-1) will play host to the East Mills Wolverines (7-2) on Wednesday night in the first round of the Iowa High School Football Playoffs at 7:00pm in Exira.  The Spartans have overcome adversity throughout the season including injuries and a heartbreaking last minute loss at Second ranked Newell-Fonda.  The Spartans hope that experience can help them to a strong postseason run.

In order to start that run they will try to stop the Wolverines and their star Running Back Josh Hopkins who has carried 183 times for 1,442 yards and 30 touchdowns.  The Spartans defense has only allowed an average of 16.1 points per game to opponents and have 8 players with double digit tackles.

On the other side of the ball the Spartans offense is led by Quarterback Brady Hansen and Running Back Drew Buckholdt, both have rushed for over 1,000 yards on the season and have accounted for a combined 50 touchdowns.  Martin Olson has also been a big ground contributor with 461 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Spartans hope having multiple ground weapons can cause opponents problems.

Kickoff is set for 7:00pm in Exira. KJAN’s Rod Christensen will provide updates from the game during our playoff coverage on Wednesday night.

Audubon looks to continue successful season against Lawton-Bronson

Sports

October 27th, 2015 by admin

The Audubon Wheelers Football team is preparing for an opening round playoff game on Wednesday night at home against Lawton-Bronson. The Wheelers (8-1) only loss came back in week 4 of the season to 5th ranked Logan-Magnolia, while the Eagles (6-3) three losses came to Treynor, West Sioux, and Akron Westfield.

Wheelers CO-Head Coach Sean Birks likes how his team has responded in tough games and knows they’ll have to continue that play to move on in the playoffs.  The Wheelers have a pretty balanced attack with Running Back Jake Mulford (1,736 total yards and 26 touchdowns) and Quarterback Tyler Riebhoff (1,094 yards passing and 16 touchdowns).  Coach Birks says it’s extremely valuable to have a player like Mulford that is so versatile as well as so many other players that work hard to do their job.

Audubon will face an Eagles offense that has a strong ground game.  Three players have rushed for over 450 yards led by Anteres Ashley who has carried 115 times for 1,018 yards and 17 Touchdowns and is averaging 8.9 yards per carry.

We will have coverage of the game on KJAN.  Join Chris Parks and Seth Christensen for the broadcast with pregame at 6:00pm and kickoff at 7:00pm.  Our playoff football coverage will kickoff at 5:30pm with our final weekly high school pick ’em show Who’s Gonna Win?.  You can listen on AM1220, FM101.1, online at kjan.com or on the KJAN mobile app.  IHSAA rules will not allow us to provide a live video stream as we had during the regular season.