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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 4/20/17

Weather

April 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy this morning w/scattered light rain; Becoming P/Sunny. High 61. NW @ 15-25.

Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 36. NW @ 5-15.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 61. E @ 5-10.

Saturday: P/Cldy High 63.

Sunday: P/Cldy. High 68.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 78. Our Low this morning (as of 5:30-a.m.) was 48. We have also received a total of .17” of an inch of rain yesterday and last night, here at the KJAN studios. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 58 and the low was 49. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 90 in 1902. The Record Low was 18 in 1956.

DONALD L. MERK, 80, of Audubon (Svcs. 4/22/17)

Obituaries

April 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DONALD L. MERK, 80, of Audubon, died Dec. 21, 2016, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. A Celebration of Life Memorial service for DONALD MERK will be held 2-p.m. Saturday, April 22nd, at the Ross Calvary United Methodist Church (in Ross, IA). Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.

DONALD MERK is survived by:

His wife – Linda Merk, of Audubon.

His son – Paul (Penny) Merk, of Audubon.

His daughter – Jennifer (David) Gov, of Seattle, WA.

His brother – Norman (Ventta) Merk, of Audubon.

3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 3 step great-grandchildren, his brother-in-law, other relatives and friends.

LaVON SMOUSE, 97, of Coon Rapids (Svcs. Pending)

Obituaries

April 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LaVON SMOUSE, 97, of Coon Rapids, died Wed., April 19th, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. Funeral Services for LaVON SMOUSE will be held Monday, April 24th at 10:30am at the 1st United Methodist Church near Coon Rapids. Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Orange Township Cemetery near Coon Rapids.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 23rd from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids.  Visitation will resume on Monday, April 24th at 9:30am at the church  prior to services.

LaVON SMOUSE is survived by:

Daughter: Janet (Norm) Cretsinger of Coon Rapids.

Son-in-law: Lyle Paulsen of Coon Rapids.

10 Grandchildren

22 Great-Grandchildren

2 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Villisca resident arrested on assault charge

News

April 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

An incident in the 400 block of E. 2nd Street in Villisca Wednesday night resulted in an arrest. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports 41-year old Peter Vitachai Blossom, of Villisca,was arrested at around 8-p.m. for Domestic Assault with Bodily Injury. Blossom was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail pending a court appearance.

Tornado touchdown southwest of Carroll Wed. night

News, Weather

April 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the National Weather Service say a Storm Chaser reported a tornado on the ground about two-miles southwest of Carroll, Wednesday night. The event that took place at around 8-p.m., resulted in downed trees, and damage to some outbuildings. About four-minutes later, the Carroll County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received reports the roof and doors were blown off a machine shed two-miles south/southeast of Carroll.

Just before 8-p.m., a trained storm spotter reported a tornado caused damage in the Carroll County town of Halbur, including downed power lines and an overturned camper. Power poles also were toppled near Randall in Hamilton County, which is northeast of Carroll.

Nickel-to quarter-size hail was reported in the Shelby County town of Panama, at around 7:40-p.m., Wednesday. Penny-sized (3/4″) hail fell four-miles southwest of Missouri Valley at around 7:14-p.m.

And, 60-mile per hour winds were reported just northwest of Scranton, in Greene County, a little after 8:30-p.m., along with pea-size hail and water ponding in the streets. There were no immediate reports of injuries associated with the storms.

House fire in Council Bluffs Wed. night

News

April 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs say a fire at a home late Wednesday night is under investigation. Authorities say Police and Fire personnel were dispatched at around 11:21-p.m. to 3636 Ave G for a house fire. Upon arrival officers found the detached garage was fully engulfed.

Council Bluffs Fire Department arrived and quickly got the fire under control and extinguished. The house was not occupied and there were no injuries reported.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case please contact Council Bluffs Fire Investigator / Marshals office at 712-328-4671.

LOREN LYMAN, 81, of Oakland (Svcs. 4/24/17)

Obituaries

April 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LOREN LYMAN, 81, of Oakland, died Wed., April 19th, at home. Funeral services for LOREN LYMAN will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, April 24th, at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Visitation at the Oakland United Methodist Church will be from 2:30-until 5-p.m. Sunday.

Interment will be in the Carson Cemetery.

LOREN LYMAN is survived by:

His wife – Gloria Lyman, of Oakland.

His daughters – Sharon Mueller and husband Jim, and Brenda Konfrst, all of Omaha, NE.

His brother – Marvin LeRoy Lyman, of Lincoln, NE.

7 grandchildren, great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Iowa early News Headlines: Thursday, April 20th 2017

News

April 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:50 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An ex-University of Iowa athletic administrator says during her tenure she became concerned after noticing female coaches who were fired often were gay and had become more open about their sexuality. Jane Meyer testified Wednesday about Iowa coaches as her case continued in Des Moines, where jurors are considering her claim she suffered discrimination as a gay woman in a relationship with a coach. Meyer alleges Iowa retaliated against her and paid her less than another deputy athletic director.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Steve King is toasting the deportation of a man whose attorneys say is the first known person who qualifies for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to be removed from the country by President Donald Trump. Juan Manuel Montes has sued the federal government over his deportation to Mexico. King, of Iowa, posted a picture on Twitter of a filled mug Tuesday. The post read: “First non-valedictorian DREAMer deported. Border Patrol, this one’s for you.”

WINTERSET, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a second teenager has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed an iconic covered bridge featured in the best-selling novel “The Bridges of Madison County.” Madison County Sheriff Jason Barnes tells Des Moines television station KCCI that an 18-year-old man from Norwalk has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for the fire that destroyed the Cedar Bridge near Winterset.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Two Ames police officers who shot at a suspects’ car and injured two men in February have been cleared to return to work. The Des Moines Register reports that police investigators have found the shooting by Sgt. Derek Grooters and Officer Clint Hertz to be justified. Investigators say the officers fired into a car in which guns were fired into a crowd. Five people in all were injured by gunfire.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20th

Trading Post

April 20th, 2017 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Curved wooden Head board and frame very nice and is brand new $100 firm.  Wooden filing cabinet solid wood $40.  Washer and dryer $150 for both.  Refrigerator $80. SOLD! Sectional tan couch $100.  End tables $15.  Black glass TV stand $60.  Book shelf $5.  Kids clothes all sizes girls and boys. $1.50 ea.  Women’s name brand clothes *BKE*SILVER*AERO*HOLLISTER LEI*MAURICES** $15-20 for jeans. All jeans have only been worn once.  Shoes of all sizes $3 ea.  Men*Womens*Kids*toddlers, Paintings and Wall art prices vary, Kitchen appliances prices vary.  Left over but brand new Painting  Materials. Brushes. rollers.stain.etc…Call or text 712-304-4454.

FOR SALE: 22″ Poulen push lawn mower. Used one season, excellent condition. $40.  Call 712-249-9207. SOLD

FOR SALE: 29′ 5th Wheel Camper. 1993-1994 model. Set up for a regular ball hitch but can be adjusted to regular 5th wheel. Air, microwave, oven, stove, etc. Works good. Asking $2,500. Call 712-243-3073.

FOR SALE: Titan 8500 portable generator. 110/20amp/30amp plug-ins. Auto low-oil shutoff. Asking $700 but willing to talk. Call 712-789-1089.

WANTED: 2×6″ lumber 12′ long. Also looking for white vinyl siding to cover a shed. Call 712-304-4262.

FOR SALE: New drill bit sharpener, palm nailer, chainshaws, and other various tools. Can send pics. Call 712-304-4262.

FOR SALE: Vizio internet TV. Not very old and picture went out but sound still works. Could be fixed. Make an offer. Also selling a Canon mx922 printer. Wi-fi capable, cloud prints, has exra ink, works well. $50 OBO. Call 712-249-7484.

DELBERT SI BOULWARE, 83, of Panora (Svcs. 4/29/17)

Obituaries

April 19th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DELBERT SI BOULWARE, 83, of Panora, died Monday, April 17th, at Panora Specialty Care. Memorial services for DELBERT SI BOULWARE will be held at Noon Saturday, April 29th, at the Church of Christ in Yale. Twigg Funeral Home in Panora has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Church of Christ in Yale, on Saturday, from 11-a.m. until Noon.

Interment will be in the Scranton Township Cemetery, in Scranton, at 2:30-p.m., Saturday.