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Iowans will hear -no- wind chill warnings next winter, but they will hear something new

News, Weather

October 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowans will hear some new terminology when the winds of winter start to blow. National Weather Service meteorologist Chad Hahn says the agency is abandoning a few familiar terms in favor of language that’s a little more direct.

If the air temperature is ten-below-zero, that’s quite frigid whether there’s a breeze or not, so Hahn says it makes sense to have an alternative to wind chill advisories when it’s not windy.

The term “wind chill” isn’t going away, as Hahn says it remains very useful during the winter months to describe what the air temperature feels like with a combination of cold temperatures and sustained winds.

It’s possible we’ll hear about the heat index again in a few days, as the forecast calls for parts of Iowa to see unseasonably warm high temperatures in the low 90s by the weekend.

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Creston Police report, 10/2/24

News

October 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports numerous recent arrests. On Tuesday, Oct. 1st:

  • 53-year-old Crystal Alaine Conley, of Creston, was arrested at around 1:30-a.m,. for OWI/1st offense. She was later released on a $1,000 bond.
  • 25-year-old Noah Alexander Young, of Creston, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was later released on his Own Recognizance after being seen by Magistrate.
  • 22-year-old Zoe Paulette Marie Hull, of Creston, was arrested at her residence. Hull was charged with Violation of No Contact/Protective Order – Contempt, and Interference with Official Acts. Hull was taken to Union County Jail and later posted at $600 cash bond.
  • 22-year-old Christopher Gage Selvy, of Creston, was Tuesday for Violation of No Contact/Protective Order – Contempt. Selvy was taken to Union County Jail and later released on a $300 bond.
  • and, 45-year-old Christopher Lee Breece, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. Breece was cited and released from the scene on a Promise to Appear.

At around 12:10-a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 2nd), Creston Police arrested 31-year-old Michael Douglas Dean Kirkpatrick, of Edmore, Michigan, for OWI/1st offense. He was released after posting a $1,000 bond.

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Mills County Sheriff’s report, 10/2/24

News

October 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports six arrests took place over the past week:

  • 37-year-old Stephanie Nicole LeMaster, of Macedonia, was arrested Sept. 24th for Possession of Controlled Substance, Accommodation-Marijuana and Possession of Controlled Substance (Bond $3,000).
  • 60-year-old Hilario Villalobos Velazquez, of Omaha, NE, was arrested Sept. 27th for OWI/1st offense (Bond $1,000).
  • There were two arrests on Sept. 28th in Mills County: 26-year-old Jeremy Jacob McCoy, of Tabor, and, 23-year-old Colton Jay Hale, of Red Oak, were each arrested for OWI/1st offense. Their bonds were set at $1,000 each.
  • On Sept. 29th, Mills County Deputies arrested 47-year-old Gabbriel Diaz-Baeza, of Omaha, NE, for OWI/1st offense. His bond was also set at $1,000.
  • And, on Sept. 29th, 55-year-old Stacy Aleen Newman, of Pacific Junction, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault with the Intent/1st offense; Reckless use of a Firearm; Criminal Mischief – 5th Degree, and Obstruction of Emergency Communication. Newman was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.

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City of Massena notice to residents, re: Manganese levels

News

October 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Massena, Iowa) – Officials with the City of Massena have posted a notice on social media, with regard to Manganese levels in the City’s water system. The City says it received a notice Tuesday from the DNR that its “Manganese level was high. Acceptable level is .3 and we were at .36. For infants under 6 months of age please use bottled water. No federal mandatory health effects language exists for Manganese.”
The City added, “We can’t retest for Manganese until the next quarter for the DNR, however we do test daily and we have been under the limit.” They urge residents with question to please call City Hall. (A copy of the Drinking Water Healtrh Advisory is posted below)

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OCTOBER 2024 BIRTHDAY CLUB

Birthday Club

October 2nd, 2024 by Lori Murphy

October 1:

  • Frank Greiner of Atlantic (winner)

October 2:

  • Julie Rasmussen of Exira (winner)
  • Karen Bateman of Atlantic

October 3:

  • Tebra Reynolds-Haupert of Atlantic (winner)
  • Zakyah Hull of Jeffersen
  • Linnea Murphy of Lewis
  • Jolene Roecker of Atlantic

October 4:

  • Kristin Osay Waddell of Atlantic (winner)
  • Jeannie Feltner of Omaha

October 5:

  • Billie Butler of Atlantic (winner)
  • Bill Larsen of Brayton
  • Steve Mortensen of Omaha

October 6:

  • Carly Halverson of Coon Rapids (winner)

October 7:

  • Denise Finnell of Atlantic (winner)
  • Brandon Lamp of Atlantic
  • Ann Butler of Atlantic
  • Jean Petersen of Exira
  • Chrissy Wood of Atlantic

October 8:

  • Nam Ly of Atlantic (winner)
  • Dane Paulsen of Exira
  • Michele Hackwell of Exira
  • Pam Jones of Red Oak

October 9:

  • Connie Wiechmann of Lewis (winner)
  • Dee Beebensee of Atlantic
  • Nadine Howell of Exira
  • Axel Waters of Levine, AZ

October 10:

  • Marlene Jensen of Atlantic (winner)
  • Terri Smith of Atlantic
  • Mike Meuer of Atlantic
  • Bertha Schroeter from Exira
  • Gwen Weirich of Lewis

October 11:

  • Vickie Asberry of Exira (winner)
  • Stacie Linfor of Atlantic
  • Aiden Reeves of Atlantic
  • Cindy Kilworth of Exira

October 12:

  • No Birthdays Submitted

October 13:

  • Wanda Sornson of Elk Horn (winner)

October 14:

  • Kevin Hinners of Elk Horn (winner)
  • Noel and Neal McMichael of Audubon
  • Ruth Meyer of Atlantic
  • Tyler Thomas of Atlantic
  • Bella Sorensen of Griswold
  • Paulette Boldt of Audubon
  • Lisa Paulsen of Exira

October 15:

  • Jan Brehmer of Atlantic (winner)
  • Teagen Petersen of Massena
  • Becky Martin of Audubon
  • Chelsey Muhlbauer of Oakland
  • Melissa Sarsfield of Atlantic
  • Holly Brenton of Atlantic
  • Elijah O’Connor of Omaha
  • Jennifer McEntaffer of Atlantic

October 16:

  • Andrea Riesgaard of Exira (winner)
  • Lilly Barber of Wiota
  • Dude Schrader of Algona

October 17:

  • Austin Eden of Atlantic
  • Ron Owen of Audubon
  • Benjamin Gavin of Griswold

October 18:

  • Darla Casady of Atlantic (winner)
  • Julie Scott of Hamlin

October 19:

  • Tony Schmidtke of Atlantic (winner)

October 20:

  • Donnis Schwanke of Atlantic (winner)
  • Becky Randeris of Audubon
  • Ants Kommes of Exira

October 21:

  • Carol Thompson of Exira (Winner)

October 22:

  • Britni Olsen of Audubon (Winner)
  • Piper Roland of Atlantic
  • Kasey Coolidge of Avoca

October 23:

  • Dennis Ballou of Exira (winner)
  • Pansy Hoffman of Cumberland
  • Vicki Brown of Atlantic

October 24:

  • Tate Hill of Exira (winner)
  • Gary Riesgaard
  • Judy Lauridsen of Exira

October 25:

  • Gentry Waters of Atlantic (winner)
  • Emma Hagedorn of Audubon
  • Connie Steffen of Griswold

October 26:

  • Bernie Kilworth of Brayton (winner)

October 27:

  • Randy Thompson of Exira (winner)

October 28:

  • Morgan Kirchner of Atlantic (winner)

October 29:

  • Hayden Larsen of Audubon (winner)

October 30:

  • Janice Fancher of Audubon (winner)
  • Donna Hopkins of Atlantic
  • Connie Griffen of Lewis
  • Evan Kelly of Griswold
  • Janie Fancher of Audubon

October 31:

  • Erin Casey of Atlantic (winner)
  • Ruth Heilig of Elk Horn
  • Rod Christensen of Atlantic

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September is driest on record

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

October 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – State climatologist Justin Glisan confirms September is at the top of the record list after recording just seven-tenths of an inch of precipitation.

He says it was a warm one as well.

Glisan says the early outlook for October doesn’t show much change from September.

He says it doesn’t look like we will make up the lost precipitation from September anytime soon.

The State Fire Marshal’s website shows burn bans in 16 counties due to the dry conditions.

Posted in Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather |

Rural Iowa grocery stores have about 3 weeks to apply for $25,000 grants

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The deadline is later this month for grocery stores and small food processors in rural Iowa to apply for large state grants to help make themselves more marketable to consumers. Cynthia Farmer, senior policy associate at the Center for Rural Affairs, says the grants are for up to 25-thousand dollars each, which could be especially beneficial for small-town groceries.

Farmer says rural grocery stores are the backbone of many Iowa communities, but they’re facing a host of significant challenges. Those include supply chain troubles, food price inflation, and competition from big box super-stores in nearby towns.

The Rural Innovation Grant Program is being offered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and applications have to be submitted by October 25th. Farmer says a 50-percent cash match is required to take part, so for a rural grocer to get a 25-thousand dollar grant, they’ll have to put up at least 12-thousand-500.

The program has 200-thousand dollars allotted. To qualify, applicants must be located and incorporated or authorized to do business in Iowa, operate in a community of 20,000 or fewer people, and not be in a community contiguous to a city with a population of 40,000 or greater.

(More info. at iowaeda.com/center-for-rural-revitalization/rural-innovation-grant)

Posted in Ag/Outdoor, News |

Exira-EHK Looking to Build Off Great Start

Sports

October 2nd, 2024 by Christian Adams

The Exira-EHK Volleyball Team is off to their best start in recent memory. The Spartans are 9-3 and hold the second-best winning percentage in the Rolling Valley Conference behind Coon Rapids Bayard. After their thrilling win over Boyer Valley last night, Exira-EHK has now won four straight.  As a team, they lead the conference in kill efficiency and rank in the top five in blocks. Head Coach Derek Reischauer says he appreciates his team’s speed and ability to play everywhere on the court.

The Spartans have found their success this year with a young roster. Among the 13 listed players, Mayne Jorgensen is the only senior who sees consistent varsity time. Defensively, she ranks second on the team in digs and third in service efficiency. In his third year at Exira-EHK coach Reischauer says she’s been a solid leader for the team.

The cousin duo of Jaelynn and Taryn Petersen are leading the way statistically for the Spartans. Jaelynn, a junior, ranks in the top 10 in kills and is 4th in the conference in kill efficiency while sophomore Taryn leads the conference in kill efficiency while leading the team defensively in digs. Reischauer praised their athleticism while crediting much of their success to it.

The Spartans are off to their best start since 2012 and are looking for their first winning record in several years. When asked about his team’s aspirations for the remainder of the year, Reischauer had only one thing in mind.

Exira-EHK will look to continue their winning ways on Thursday when they take on Glidden-Ralston at home. The contest is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

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Tuesday High School Volleyball Scores

Sports

October 2nd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten Conference

  • 3A #15 Clarinda 3, St. Albert 1
  • Creston 3, Harlan 2
  • 4A #9 Glenwood 3, 3A #7 Kuemper 1
  • 2A #15 Shenandoah 3, Red Oak 1

Corner Conference

  • A #12 Sidney 3, Griswold 0
  • 1A #11 East Mills 3, Bedford 0
  • Fremont Mills Triangular (Hamburg, Stanton)
  • 1A #10 Fremont Mills 3, Hamburg 0
  • 1A #13 Stanton 3, 1A #10 Fremont Mills 0

Pride of Iowa Conference

  • Nodaway Valley Triangular (Southeast Warren, Mount Ayr)
  • Southeast Warren 2, Nodaway Valley 0
  • Southeast Warren 2, Mount Ayr 1
  • Martensdale St Mary’s Triangular (Southwest Valley, Wayne)
  • Southwest Valley 2, Martensdale St. Mary’s 0
  • Southwest Valley 2, Wayne 0
  • Wayne 2, Martensdale St. Mary’s 0
  • East Union Triangular (Lenox, Central Decatur)
  • Central Decatur 2, East Union 0
  • Lenox 2, Central Decatur 0
  • Lenox 2, East Union 0

Rolling Valley Conference

  • Exira EHK 3, Boyer Valley 0
  • CAM 3 Paton-Churdan 0
  • Woodbine 3, Coon Rapids Bayard 2
  • Glidden Ralston 3, Ar-We-Va 0

West Central Conference

  • AC/GC 3, I-35 0
  • Panorama 3, Madrid 0
  • Earlham 3, West Central Valley 2
  • Van Meter 3, Pleasantville 0

Western Iowa Conference

  • Treynor 3, Audubon 0
  • 1A #3 Riverside 3, Missouri Valley 0
  • Tri-Center 3, Logan-Magnolia 0
  • Underwood 3, AHSTW 0

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Skyscan Forecast – Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

October 2nd, 2024 by Jim Field

Today:  Sunny with a high near 81. Breezy with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Tonight:  Mostly clear with a low around 44.

Thursday:  Sunny with a high near 80.

Friday:  Sunny with a high near 75. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday:  Sunny with a high near 92. Windy.

Sunday:  Sunny with a high near 73. Breezy.

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