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2 men from NE arrested on drug charges w/bonds set at $100k+

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October 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A recent traffic stop in Fremont County resulted in the arrest of two Nebraska men on drug charges. Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports that the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit was conducting an investigation into drug trafficking in Fremont County, and during the investigation, deputies stopped a 2008 F-150 pickup occupied by 34-year old Bryce Hutton and 32-year old Jared Kirkendall, both of Lincoln NE.

During the stop deputies found multiple bags of methamphetamine, U.S. currency, and numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia. Hutton and Kirkendall were both transported to the Fremont County Law Enforcement Center, where Hutton was being held on $100,000 bond, and Kirkendall was being held on $150,000 bond.

High School Football Scoreboard – Week 7 – 10/07/2016

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October 7th, 2016 by admin

High School Football Scoreboard
Week 7 10/07/2016

Class 3A, District 7

ADM 36, Atlantic 7
Creston 27, Glenwood 24
Carroll 35, Denison-Schleswig 17
Winterset 47, Harlan 21

Class 2A, District 7

East Sac County 33, Clarinda 12
Southeast Valley 40, Shenandoah 12
Kuemper Catholic 41, Red Oak 7
South Central Calhoun 48, Underwood 7

Class 1A, District 7

Tri-Center 36, Treynor 0
IKM-Manning 47, AC-GC 6
Logan-Magnolia 51, Missouri Valley 10
AHSTW 17, OA-BCIG 12

Class A, District 7

Griswold @ Earlham- Cancelled Forfeit
Southeast Warren 27, Nodaway Valley 0
St. Marys 35, Riverside 6
St. Albert 33, Southwest Valley 0

Class 8-man, District 6

East Union 38, Bedford 20
Lenox 52, Stanton 8
Wayne 17, Mormon Trail 0 (Forfeit)
Murray 44, Lamoni 40

Class 8-man, District 7

CAM 68, Clarinda Academy 14
East Mills 63, Essex 16
Fremont-Mills 50, Exira-EHK 21
Sidney 82, Woodbine 30

Class 8-man, District 8

Ar-We-Va 60, Boyer Valley 7
Charter Oak-Ute 77, West Harrison 42
Audubon 56, Glidden-Ralston 16
Coon Rapids-Bayard 61, River Valley 12

8th Grade Trojan Football Team Volunteers at Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce

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October 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce report the 8th Grade Atlantic Trojan Football team spent Friday afternoon doing community service hours at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. The team pulled weeds down Chestnut Street, filled visitor bags, painted and cleaned up trash. The Chamber thanks them for their hard work and dedication too Atlantic. Go Trojans!8thfootballteam-reception7pc-png

Patty Judge says days of voluntary farm chemical decisions numbered

Ag/Outdoor

October 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Patty Judge, the Democratic candidate challenging Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, says it’s time for “serious” attention to water quality concerns. And she says that means agreeing to federal regulations that would restrict farm chemical run-off if nearby water is polluted.”I believe we are at a place where we are going to have to look at standards and accept that,” Judge says. Judge and her family run a cow-calf operation near Albia. She was also elected Iowa’s secretary of agriculture in 1998 and served eight years in that position. Judge says “sensible” regulations are possible to “leave cleaner water for the next generation.”

“We can write standards so that they work for family farmers, but we are going to have to be serious about cleaning up the water,” Judge says. Judge says that does not mean federal limits for EVERY farm that would limit the amount of manure, fertilizer and insecticide that can be applied. But she says it does mean allowing regulations if nearby lakes, rivers and streams have badly elevated levels of run-off.

“I think the days of looking at voluntary compliance are probably very short now and we are at a point where we will have to have some standards and regulations,” Judge says. “Our job as legislators is to make sure those are realistic, are something that farms can comply with and still farm and I believe we can do that.” Judge made her comments today (Friday) during taping of the “Iowa Press” program that airs tonight on Iowa Public Television.

(Radio Iowa)

Patty Judge opposes balanced budget amendment

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October 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Patty Judge, the Democrat running against Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, opposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require a balanced federal budget. (click on the left side of the audio bars to listen)

Judge served four years as Iowa’s lieutenant governor and eight years as a state senator. The State of Iowa has a balanced budget REQUIREMENT, but Judge says it’s not needed.

Judge made her comments during taping of the “Iowa Press” program that airs tonight (Friday) on Iowa Public Television. A spokesman for Grassley says Judge “shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near” the U.S. Senate because of the way she and Governor Chet Culver managed the state budget. Grassley campaign manager Bob Haus says Judge and Culver approved too much state borrowing and too much state spending and that’s why they were “kicked out of office” when Culver and Judge sought reelection in 2010.

(Radio Iowa)

2 vehicle injury accident in Atlantic Friday evening

News

October 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Three people was transported by Medivac Ambulance to the Cass County Memorial Hospital Friday evening, following an accident across from the east entrance to the Wal-Mart Store. The crash took place on Highway 71 at around 5:30-p.m., when one vehicle rear-ended another, causing the airbags on the second vehicle to deploy. One of the accident victims was a woman about 32-years of age, who suffered was what described during dispatch reports as a head injury.

Atlantic Police, the Iowa State Patrol and Cass County Sheriff’s Office along with Atlantic Fire and Rescue, responded to the scene. No other details were immediately available.

Ric Hanson photos

Ric Hanson photos

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Who’s Gonna Win? – Week 7 – 10/07/2016

Podcasts, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

October 7th, 2016 by admin

Chris Parks, Jim Field, Doug Leonard, and Matt Mullenix pick 8 area high school football games.

Last Week:

Chris 7-1
Jim 6-2
Doug 6-2
Matt 4-4

Overall Standings:

Jim 33-15
Chris 32-16
Doug 32-16
Matt 30-18

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Trojan Preview – Week 7 – 10/07/2016

Podcasts, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

October 7th, 2016 by admin

KJAN Sports Director Chris Parks’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Mike McDermott.  This week the Trojans prepare for a road game against the ADM Tigers.

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Tanker fire at Council Bluffs ethanol plant

News

October 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Multiple fire departments were called to the scene of a tanker truck explosion and fire at a Council Bluffs Ethanol plant, Friday afternoon. The fire is at 10868 189th Street, the site of Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy. The plant, which is near Interstate 29, produces 110 million gallons of fuel-grade ethanol every year. It also produces distiller’s grain and corn oil.

Photo courtesy Kristi Engel Beebe

All photos courtesy Kristi Engel Beebe.

The fire was reported at around 3:30-p.m. Smoke was visible from Omaha. One person was injured and flown from the scene to an Omaha hospital. Fire fighting foam was applied to control the flames. The 189th Street off-ramp from I-29 was closed as of 4:15-p.m. kristi2 kristi3

No other details are currently available.

Chiefs waive Dezman Moses, sign fellow LB Sio Moore

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October 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs have waived Dezman Moses and signed fellow linebacker Sio Moore. Moore was a starter for the Indianapolis Colts before he was cut this week along with cornerback Antonio Cromartie, another starter. Moore made 25 tackles over four games.

The former UConn standout spent two seasons with the Raiders, whom the Chiefs visit following their bye, before he was traded to Indianapolis in September 2015. Moses has been on and off the Chiefs roster the past few seasons.