SHERYL ANN ZINKE, 73, of Audubon (Svcs. 4/18/24)

April 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

SHERYL ANN ZINKE, 73, of Audubon, died April 10, 2024, in Audubon. Funeral services for SHERYL ANN ZINKE will be held 10-a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends on Wednesday, April 17th, from 4-until 8-p.m.

Burial is in the Manning Cemetery.

SHERYL ANN ZINKE is survived by:

Her husband – Rich Zinke, of rural Audubon.

Her son – Mitch (Michelle) Zinke, of Panora.

Her daughter – Mikalah (Steve) Sonntag, of Corning.

Her sister – Carol (Orrin) Bruhn, and her brother – Dick (Jean) Musfeldt, all of Irwin.

8 grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives and many friends.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, April 15, 2024

Weather

April 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny & windy. High near 83. E/SE winds @ 10-20 mph gusting to near 30.
Tonight: Cloudy & breezy w/chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. E/SE winds 15-30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Windy. High near 72. SE @ 20-to near 35 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tue. Night: Showers & thunderstorms. Breezy. Low around 47. S/SW winds @ 10-25 becoming W/NW after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy& windy. High near 62. W/NW @ 20-35 mph.
Wed. Night: A 50% chance of showers after midnight. Low around 41.
Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. High near 53.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 88. Our Low was 44. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 46, and the Low was 35. The All-Time Record High on April 15th in Atlantic, was 84, in 1920. The Record Low was 17, in 1926 & 1962. Sunrise: 6:40. Sunset: 8:00.

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Accident in Creston, Friday evening – No injuries

News

April 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A collision in Creston Friday evening caused $500 damage to a box van and $1,500 damage to a car, but no one was injured. The Creston Police Department reports the Isuzu van driven by 40-year-old Maria Fuentes-Rodriguez, of Creston, pulled out from a stop sign at Highway 34 and Abell Street at around 6:20-p.m., in an attempt to turn east.

A 2015 Mercedes C300 driven by 40-year-old Carles Rivera, of Creston, was in the outside lane traveling east, when the van pulled out in front of the car and struck the vehicle. Rivera told police he was going to a convenience store to get some food, and did not have his turn signal on, but Rodriguez said Rivera’s turn signal was on, but that she though he was going to turn east onto Abell Street, which is why she pulled out onto the highway.

There were no citations issued.

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3 teens injured in a Union County accident Sunday afternoon

News

April 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Three teens were injured during a single-vehicle rollover accident in Union County, Sunday afternoon. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, a 2002 Ford Ranger pickup driven by 15-year-old Candyn Lee Danielson, of Creston, had stopped at the intersection of Clover Avenue and 170th Street. Danielson admitted to deputies that he attempted to slide the corner turning west, and that he and two passengers were “messing around.”

When he attempted to slide around the corner, the pickup went out of control and entered the ditch. The accident happened at around 2:10-p.m., Sunday.

Danielson, who was not wearing a seat belt, recalled being ejected out the side window of the vehicle. The teen, and his passengers, 15-year-old’s Gauge Osborne, of Orient, and Kaydon Delong, both of whom were wearing seat belts, were transported by private vehicle to the Greater Regional Hospital in Creston.

Danielson was cited for Failure to Maintain Control. The pickup, valued at $4,000, was a total loss.

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Iowa State’s Sama eyes big sophomore season

Sports

April 15th, 2024 by admin

Iowa State running back Abu (uh-boo) Sama (Sah-muh) hopes to start his sophomore season like he finished his freshman campaign. Sama rushed for 276 yards, including runs of 77, 71 and 60 yards in a snowstorm in the regular season finale at Kansas State.

Sama says he has quickly bonded with new ISU running backs coach Tyler Roehl (roll).

Roehl says Sama has tremendous potential

Roehl says Sama has focused on details this spring.

Iowa State’s spring game is April 20th.

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Iowa’s Yahya Black and Aaron Graves on spring drills

Sports

April 15th, 2024 by admin

Iowa defensive lineman Yahya (why-yay) Black credits coaching consistency for Iowa’s success on defense. Phil Parker is entering his 13th season as defensive coordinator for a unit that finished fourth in the country in scoring defense during a 10-4 campaign.

The Hawkeyes have an experienced defensive line that includes former Southeast Valley star Aaron Graves. The junior had 37 tackles last season.

Graves says with experience comes a larger leadership role.

The Hawkeyes close spring drills with an open practice on April 20th.

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Hawkeyes Fall in Series Finale

Sports

April 15th, 2024 by admin

ANN ARBOR, MICH. – The University of Iowa softball team dropped game three of the series against Michigan, 6-5, on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Field at Carol Hutchins Stadium.

Junior Devyn Greer got the start for the Hawkeyes. She ended up going 5 1/3 innings allowing five runs on six hits and struck out four.

The Wolverines got on the board first with an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning. Michigan did not record another hit until the sixth inning.

The Hawkeye evened the score at one in the top of the fourth as junior Rylie Moss came around to score on a fielder’s choice from Greer. Iowa took the lead in the sixth as Moss scored on another fielder’s choice to make it, 2-1. Senior Brylee Klosterman added to the Hawkeye lead with an infield RBI single to push the lead to 3-1.

Michigan answered back in the bottom of the sixth with a solo shot and a three-run home run to take the, 5-3, lead. The Hawkeyes were not done yet as freshman Jena Young sent a no-doubter over the centerfield wall to tie the game at five.

The Wolverines were able to load the bases with one out in the bottom of the seventh. They walked it off with a single to left field to secure the series sweep.

Sophomore Jalen Adams (9-9) was charged with the loss in relief. Iowa finished the game with five runs on seven hits.

UP NEXT

The University of Iowa softball team travel to Ames, Iowa to take on Iowa State in the 2024 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series on Tuesday April 16. First pitch at the Cyclone Sports Complex is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast on the Hawkeye Radio Network with John Leo on the call.

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Atlantic Trojans Girls Golf Season Update With Coach Kathy Hobson

Sports

April 15th, 2024 by admin

The Atlantic Trojans girl’s golf team has been off to good start. The Trojans have two key seniors Belle Berg and Abby Muller, who have been a part of the Trojans program for the past four seasons.

Coach Kathy Hobson commented on how well the Trojans golf team has made some strides so far this early part of the season.

Coach Hobson said that both seniors Belle Berg and Abby Muller have really contributed to the success of the Trojans golf program for the past several years.

Coach Hobson talked about Berg’s big impact on the program over the past four years.

Coach Hobson elaborated on what the Trojan’s fan base can expect at this weeks golf meet against Clarinda.

The Trojans have a 4-0 record in the Hawkeye 10 Conference and 4-0 overall record. The Trojans next golf meet will be (Today) Monday April 15th for the Larson Invite at Willow Creek Golf Course in West Des Moines. That Invite will got underway at 10:00 a.m this morning. We will talk about those results tomorrow morning on KJAN Sports.

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(Update) Fire destroys a building north of Marne, Sunday

News

April 14th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Marne, Iowa) – Several area fire departments were dispatched to a large structure fire this (Sunday) afternoon, near westbound Interstate 80 at mile marker 51 (Marne Exit). The call about the blaze on the Steve Skow property north of the Interstate, at 50391 560th Street, went out at 12:30-p.m. Responding crews included those from Marne, Atlantic, Avoca, Walnut, Harlan, Elk Horn and Kimballton.

According to Marne Fire Chief Josh Krause, the building housed farm equipment, chemicals, seed, and vehicles, along with an office. The structure and its contents were a total loss. The cause of the fire was deemed accidental, as trash that was being burned near building started a few pallets on fire. The flames then spread into the building.

Photo courtesy Cass County Emergency Management Director Mike Kennon.

No injuries were reported. A second, separate fire which began as a controlled burn in Audubon County, spread to a field/grassy area at 3328 Pheasant Avenue, at around 2:40 p.m., Sunday. Crews from Exira, Anita and Wiota responded to the scene.

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