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RUSSELL “RUSTY” JOHN BUCKLEY, 67, of Earling (10-10-2016)

Obituaries

October 6th, 2016 by Jim Field

RUSSELL “RUSTY” JOHN BUCKLEY, 67, of Earling died Wednesday, October 5th at University of Nebraska Medical Center.  Mass of Christian Burial for RUSSELL “RUSTY” JOHN BUCKLEY will be held on Monday, October 10th at 11:00 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Family will greet friends on Sunday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.

Wake Service will be held Sunday at 7:00 pm at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.

Burial in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling.

RUSSELL “RUSTY” JOHN BUCKLEY is survived by:

Daughters:  Deanne (Corey) Miller of Urbandale; Lisa (Chad) Adams of Ankeny; Sara (Brett Seber) Buckley of Cedar Rapids.

Son:  John (Liz) Buckley of Earling.

Brother:  Rex (Irene) Buckley of Harlan.

Sisters:  Linda Buckley of Omaha; LuAnn Buckley of Earling.

Ex-Wife:  Anita Buckley of Earling.

7 Grandchildren

Atlantic excited for next challenge at ADM

Sports

October 6th, 2016 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans are gearing up for a road test this week at ADM.  The Tigers come in with a 2-4 record and fresh off a win last week over Denison-Schleswig.  Atlantic is 1-5 overall and is trying to bounce back after two big losses to state rated Creston and Glenwood in back to back weeks.  Atlantic Head Coach Mike McDermott said despite the recent losses the kids are still focused and excited for their next challenge. Atlantic has really struggled to get their offense going this year and Coach McDermott hopes they can do a few different things to turn that around this week.

On the other side the ADM offense likes to spread the field out and are led by a dynamic player at the Quarterback spot in Sam McCartney.  McCartney has completed 54% of his passes this season for a total of 1,247 yards, 7 touchdowns compared to 2 interceptions.  He is also the Tigers’ leading rusher on the season and Coach McDermott knows the Trojan defense faces a unique challenge this week.

ADM Head Coach Mike Whisner says his team has become more balanced as the season has moved along but knows that McCartney is the key to the engine.

Coach Whisner sees a lot of similarities between the Denison team they faced last week and the Trojans.

We’ll have coverage of the Trojans and Tigers Friday night on KJAN! Chris Parks and Mike Smith bring you the call with the Dvorak Tire and Service Pre-Game Show at 6:30pm and Kickoff set for 7:30pm.  You can also catch our weekly pick ’em show Who’s Gonna Win? starting at 6:00pm.  Tune in on AM1220, FM101.1, online at kjan.com, or on the free KJAN mobile app.  You can also watch the game with live streaming video on our TV page at kjan.com.

Tornado Watch for counties south of I-80 until 9-p.m. 10/6

Weather

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

THE SEVERE STORMS PREDICTION CENTER IN NORMAN, OK., HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9-P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST IOWA….ADAIR ADAMS CASS CLARKE DECATUR FREMONT LUCAS MADISON MILLS MONTGOMERY PAGE POTTAWATTAMIE RINGGOLD TAYLOR UNION WARREN.

Tornado Watch until 9-p.m for counties in yellow

Tornado Watch until 9-p.m for counties in yellow

A FEW TORNADOES LIKELY WITH A COUPLE INTENSE TORNADOES POSSIBLE. WIDESPREAD LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER LIKELY. ISOLATED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE.

PROBABILITY TABLE:

PROB OF 2 OR MORE TORNADOES : 70%

PROB OF 1 OR MORE STRONG /F2-F5/ TORNADOES : 40%

PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE WIND EVENTS : 20%

PROB OF 1 OR MORE WIND EVENTS > 75 MPH : 20%

PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE HAIL EVENTS : 90%

PROB OF 1 OR MORE HAIL EVENTS > 2 INCHES : 70%

PROB OF 6 OR MORE COMBINED SEVERE HAIL/WIND EVENTS : >95%

Chaplain killed at Pearl Harbor returns home to Iowa

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ST. LUCAS, Iowa (AP) – The remains of a Navy chaplain have been returned to his home in Iowa nearly 75 years after he died during the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Chaplain Aloysius Schmitt was aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma when the Dec. 7, 1941, attack happened. The Telegraph Herald reports that Schmitt was among a group of sailors who discovered a small porthole as the ship was filling with water. Schmitt had the chance to escape but refused and hoisted others through the porthole and out to safety.

The battleship capsized within minutes, and Schmitt became the first chaplain killed during World War II. The Navy announced in September that Schmitt’s remains had been identified. A visitation and remembrance was held for the chaplain Wednesday in his hometown of St. Lucas, Iowa. His burial will be held in Dubuque, Iowa, on Saturday.

Corning man arrested on drug charges Thursday

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Adams County say 22-year old Jacob Jones, of Corning, was arrested today (Thursday) on a felony charge of Possessing contraband inside a jail, and a simple misdemeanor charge of Interference with official acts. His bond was set at $5,000.

On Wednesday, Jones was escorted into the Adams County Sheriff’s Office with his Probation Officer, for the purpose of conducting a random urine test. Once inside the jail, Jones allegedly attempted to pour clean urine from a bottle that he had concealed on his person, into the urine test cup, in an attempt to alter the test results.

Deputies noticed Jones’ attempt and seized the bottle before any liquid could be poured into the test cup.

U.S. 20 in Ida and Sac counties to close Oct. 17 for U.S. 20 expansion work

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Oct. 6, 2016 – Road construction work for the expansion of U.S. 20 in Ida and Sac counties will require closing the roadway to traffic between Ida County Road M-25 (near Galva) and U.S. 71 (near Early) from 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, until late fall 2018, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Office.

Motorists will be directed around the work zone on a signed detour using Ida County Road M-25, Ida/Sac County Road D-15, and U.S. 71 (see map).

C.J. Moyna and Sons Inc. was awarded the $45,778,318 road construction project.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

2016 Cross Country State Qualifying Assignments announced by IGHSAU

Sports

October 6th, 2016 by admin

The Iowa High School Girls Athletic Association released the site assignments for the 2016 Cross Country State Qualifying meets on Thursday.  These meets will be run on Thursday, October 20th around the state.

Class 1A State Qualifying Assignments

Class 2A State Qualifying Assignments

Class 3A State Qualifying Assignments

Class 4A State Qualifying Assignments

Atlantic prepares to host Cross Country Invite (Update: Cancelled)

Sports

October 6th, 2016 by admin

The Atlantic Boys and Girls Cross Country teams was scheduled to host their Cross Country Invite tonight at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club but the stormy weather has forced cancellation of the meet.  The meet was to be held at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club. The following was a preview: spectators can enter and park on East 22nd Street in the driving range of the course.  27 teams and 850-900 runners are expected to participate in the 6 different races.

The schedule of races is set up like this. Middle School Boys 4:00pm, Middle School Girls 4:15pm, JV Boys 4:30pm, Varsity Girls 5:00pm, Varsity Boys 5:30pm, JV Girls 6;00pm. Awards will follow all the races.

The Girls Varsity race will feature two top-10 rated teams in Dallas Center-Grimes (#8) and Denison-Schleswig (#12).  Those two teams are likely to battle for the title with Atlantic, Abraham Lincoln, Glenwood, and Shenandoah-Essex all likely battling for 3rd. Karley Larsen of Underwood is ranked 6th in 2A and is the runner to beat. Reagan Anderson of Denison-Schleswig is ranked 15th and will challenge at the top. Atlantic’s Ashely Wendt, Exira-EHK’s Emily Copic, and Riverside’s Alexis Post will be aiming for top-10 finishes.

In the Boys Varsity race Dallas Center-Grimes comes in as a big favorite and are ranked #2 in the state. Denison-Schleswig, Glenwood, Atlantic, and Lewis Central are also expected to battle toward the top of the team standings. The individual title will be a good battle.  Jerry Jorgensen of Treynor is ranked 3rd in Class 1A and is likely to be near the top.  Alex Thompson of Dallas Center-Grimes (#9 in 3A), Scott Miles of Sergeant Bluff-Luton (#10 in 3A), and Tyler Bonneman of Dallas Center-Grimes (#12 in 3A) are also likely to be in contention. Phoenix Shadden and Bradley Dennis of Atlantic are likely top-10 contenders.

The Atlantic Invite also doles out a Co-Ed title for combined low score. Dallas Center-Grimes is the favorite for that crown with Denison-Schleswig, Glenwood, and Atlantic all strong contenders.

Twin Cities man arrested in Atlantic on sex crimes charges

News

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports a man from Minnesota was arrested at a local motel in Atlantic, in connection with a series of sexual assaults perpetrated against a juvenile relative over a period of several years. 31-year old Shawn Michael Stransky was being held in the Cass County Jail, and will be extradited to Minnesota, as soon as next week.

Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green says his department assisted investigators from the Minneapolis and South St. Paul, MN Police Departments in the arrest, and in handling the execution of search warrants related to the case. The search was also executed at a residence in Atlantic where Stransky had stored some of his belongings.

Green said Stransky had lived in Atlantic for a short time, and was attempting to “Start a life away from his past crimes.” Green said also, “We are confident that no one in Atlantic had any knowledge or involvement in [Stransky’s] case.”

Significant Weather Advisory: Mills County

Weather

October 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

MILLS IA-CASS NE-OTOE NE-SARPY NE-
1130 AM CDT THU OCT 6 2016

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN MILLS…CASS (NE)…
SOUTHWESTERN SARPY AND NORTHWESTERN OTOE COUNTIES in NE UNTIL 1215 PMCDT…

AT 1129 AM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 7 MILES NORTH OF BENNET TO 4 MILES WEST OF AVOCA. MOVEMENT WAS NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH. NICKEL SIZE HAIL WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THESE STORMS.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
PLATTSMOUTH…LOUISVILLE…WEEPING WATER…ELMWOOD…MURRAY…
AVOCA…MURDOCK…NEHAWKA…EAGLE…MANLEY…
ALVO AND PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK.

THIS INCLUDES HIGHWAY 75 IN NEBRASKA NEAR MILE MARKER 73.