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Midwest Sports Headlines: 6/30/19

Sports

June 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Franmil Reyes also connected twice to carry dominant rookie Chris Paddack and the San Diego Padres to a 12-2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals. Padres rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. also homered and finished a triple shy of the cycle.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Marcell Ozuna on the injured list with a fracture at the base of his right middle finger. Ozuna was injured Friday night when he dived back into the bag as he was being picked off.

TORONTO (AP) — Danny Jansen hit a game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, Cavan Biggio launched his first career grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 after starter Marcus Stroman exited early with a cramp in his non-pitching shoulder. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a solo home run for the Blue Jays, who recovered after blowing a one-run lead in the top of the ninth.

DETROIT (AP) — Nate Lashley shot a bogey-free 9-under 63 on Saturday to open a six-stroke lead in the Rocket Mortgage Classic at 23-under 193. The 36-year-old Lashley slipped into the field at Detroit Golf Club as an alternate and the 353rd-ranked player has put himself in position to win for the first time on the PGA Tour.

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sam Johnson scored twice and Real Salt Lake beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0. Real Salt Lake improved to 7-8-2.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, 6/30/19

Weather

June 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. **HEAT ADVISORY from 11-a.m. until 9-p.m.**
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 94. Our Low 74. Last year on this date, the High was 89 and the Low was 68. The Record High for this date in Atlantic, was 101 in 1933. The Record Low was 43 in 1940.

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(Update): Heat Advisory now in effect from 11-a.m. today until 9-p.m. (6/30)

News, Weather

June 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

328 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019 For all but the far west/southwest counties: A HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CASS AND MOST OF THE KJAN LISTENING AREA…(previously it was set to go into effect at 1-p.m. today). For Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page Counties, the Advisory will begin at 1-p.m..

* TEMPERATURE…Highs in the low to mid 90s, with peak heat index values around 105 degrees.

* IMPACTS…Heat illnesses are possible for those active outdoors, in homes without air conditioning, or those susceptible to heat illnesses such as children and the elderly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.

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Iowa early News headlines: Sunday, June 30th 2019

News

June 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Residents of Nebraska and Iowa probably don’t need an advisory to inform them: It’s hot outside. But the National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for both states, warning residents who venture outside to take it easy and stay hydrated in the oppressive heat.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police have identified a man shot to death this week in the Kirkwood Glen neighborhood of Des Moines. Police say in a news release that the victim is 41-year-old Earl Marcello Caldwell, of Des Moines. The shooting happened Friday afternoon, when officers and medics were called to the area for a report of a shooting and found Caldwell suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court has sided with the state’s parole board in the case of an inmate who says the board doesn’t give juvenile offenders a fair shot at parole. The decision Friday comes in the case of 33-year-old Julio Bonilla, who was 16 when he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — It’s been called the largest speed trap in the Midwest, and it will be back in business next week after a two-year hiatus. The City of Cedar Rapids says traffic cameras that enforce its 55 mile per hour speed limit at four locations on Interstate 380 will begin issuing tickets to drivers again Monday. Several additional cameras that enforce red-light running and speed violations throughout the city will also be issuing citations

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Update on the rescued “Exira 13” dogs – the road ahead

News

June 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Audubon County Attorney Sarah Jennings, Saturday, posted an update on her social media page, with regard to the 13 dogs that were rescued this past week, from a property in Exira. The dogs were found Tuesday outside, in a muddy, chain-link dog run covered in a tarp that was sagging, with water collected from rain.

Jennings said in her posts, that she and “The sheriff’s department, Exira city clerk, Exira City Attorney, and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa [and I] have all been working together this week to determine their [our] next move regarding the 13 dogs previously rescued as well as how to handle the animals that remain on the property”

She said “As far as the two dogs that remain, a sheriff’s deputy and a member of the ARL went out to do a welfare check on Friday. Both dogs were found to be well-fed and properly hydrated, and they will have appropriate shelter. The ARL assured us that there was not a need at that time to seize either dog.”

And, with regard to the “Exira 13,” Jennings said that on Friday, she had a conference call with Scott Wilson from the ARL–the Intervention Coordinator who actually handled the removal of the 13 dogs–and Dr. Cates, the ARL’s veterinarian who has been personally treating the dogs. She said “The dogs are now at the ARL’s main shelter in Des Moines receiving much needed medical attention. I told them I wished to prosecute if possible, but I expressed concerns about the limits of Iowa’s animal neglect laws. Dr. Cates is familiar with the forensic aspects of veterinary medicine and is thus also all too familiar with the constraints of Iowa’s laws.”

She said also they had a discussion about the medical evaluation of the dogs. According to Jennings, “Dr. Cates could not testify that they had been deprived of food or water, and they were also found with adequate shelter. Those are the only three offenses in Iowa’s neglect statute for which [she] can charge.”

Ultimately, Jennings,Wilson and Dr. Cates concluded that she [Jennings] does not have a case for criminal animal neglect under Iowa’s laws. She said given the condition of the Exira 13 and other animals neglected around the State, there needs to be a change to “Iowa’s antediluvian animal neglect and abuse laws. This case is heartbreaking but it should also infuriate us. When the legislature is back is session, let’s have the Exira 13 and the people of Audubon County be the tipping point that finally pushes the senate to make this long overdue change. Please don’t forget this case when the time comes to take action.”

Jennings said also, “For now, the ARL needs our donations,” and she encouraged donations to the organization, a link to which you can find on Facebook at “Animal Rescue League of Iowa,” or on the Audubon County Attorney’s Facebook page, “Audubon County Attorney.”

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SCOTT “Scottie” ALAN PETERSEN, 55, of Harlan (Svcs. 07/06/2019)

Obituaries

June 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

SCOTT “Scottie” ALAN PETERSEN, 55, of Harlan, died Thursday, June 27th. Funeral services for SCOTTIE PETERSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, July 6th, at the United Methodist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

The family will greet friends at the church from 3-until 8-p.m. Friday, July 5th.

Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery.

SCOTT “Scottie” PETERSEN is survived by:

His daughters – Ashley Petersen, Andrea Petersen, and Abbie Petersen, all of Harlan.

His brothers – James Petersen, of Red Oak; Brian Petersen and Dennis Petersen, both of Harlan, and Gaige Petersen, from Omaha.

His sisters – Debra Petersen and Donna Petersen, both of Harlan.

His fiance’ & her children – Kim Stessman-Assmann, of Harlan

and 4 grandchildren.

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JULIE ANN MORTENSEN, 76, of Kimballton (Svcs. 7/3/19)

Obituaries

June 29th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

JULIE ANN MORTENSEN, 76, of Kimballton, died Thursday, June 27th, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Funeral services for JULIE MORTENSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., July 3rd, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home in on Tue., July 2nd, from 3-until 8-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 8-p.m.

Burial is in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton.

JULIE MORTENSEN is survived by:

Her husband – Lynn Mortensen, of Kimballton.

Her sons – Donald Mortensen, of Boone; Mike (Peggy) Mortensen, of Kimballton; and James (Patty) Mortensen, of Kimballton.

Her daughter – Tracy (Kevin) Hartvigsen, of Audubon.

Her brother – Bruce Hardy, of Manning.

9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren

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JANET FRANCES BROSHUIS, 89, of Stuart (Svcs. 7/2/19)

Obituaries

June 29th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

JANET FRANCES BROSHUIS, 89, of Stuart, died Thursday, June 27th, at the Stuart Community Care Center. A funeral service for JANET BROSHIUS will be held 7-p.m. Tuesday, July 2nd, at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

Visitation will be held from 5-until 7-p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.; Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Private graveside services will be held in the South Oak Grove Cemetery in Stuart.

Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

JANET BROSHIUS is survived by:

Her daughters – Teresa (Gary) Place, of Okoboji; Rae Dean (Mike) Martin, of Stuart, and Miann Vallette, of Stuart.

Her son – Gary Broshuis, of Panora.

Her brother – Doug (Goldie Rae) Galliano, of Stuart.

Her sister – Donita Christensen, of Stuart.

9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Police ID man killed in Des Moines shooting; suspect sought

News

June 29th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police have identified a man shot to death this week in the Kirkwood Glen neighborhood of Des Moines. Police say in a news release that the victim is 41-year-old Earl Marcello Caldwell, of Des Moines.

The shooting happened Friday afternoon, when officers and medics were called to the area for a report of a shooting and found Caldwell suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died.

Police say they found two assault rifles, a handgun, cocaine and marijuana at the scene and arrested 62-year-old Larry Perry on several gun and drug counts. Shortly after the shooting, another man, identified as 39-year-old Littleton William Clark, showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound not believed to be life-threatening.

He remained hospitalized Saturday. Police have said they believe the shootings are connected. No arrests in the shootings have been announced.

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Heat Advisory issued for Sunday afternoon/evening

News, Weather

June 29th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9-p.m. for all but the eastern third of Iowa, today (Saturday). Another HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect Sunday for the same time frame (1-p.m. to 9-p.m.).

Highs will be in the lower-to mid-90’s Sunday, with peak heat index values of 103-to near 110 degrees.

Heat illnesses are possible for those active outdoors, in home without air conditioning, or those susceptible to heat illnesses, such as children and the elderly.

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.

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