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Atlantic’s Erin Olsen signs as two sport athlete at Dordt

Sports

May 13th, 2016 by admin

Atlantic Senior Erin Olsen signed a letter of intent on Friday at the Atlantic High School to play both basketball and golf at Dordt College in Sioux Center.

IMG_20160514_123556Olsen has been a star on both the basketball court and the golf course throughout her high school career for the Trojans and will now try to do the same at the collegiate level.  Olsen average nearly 16 points per game on the hardwood for the Trojans in her Senior campaign and helped the team pick up their first postseason victory in several years.  Olsen scored 933 points in her four-year career and led the team in multiple statistical categories.

Erin has also been a big part of the golf success for the Atlantic girls.  She finished 9th in last year’s state golf meet and has been a top contributor all season long in 2016.  The Trojans have only been beaten by two teams on the course this year and they are some of the top teams from the states largest class in Dowling and Waukee.

Olsen was joined by parents and coaches at the signing on Friday.  She’ll get a chance to play and focus on both sports at Dordt next season.

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Vehicle stolen from Red Oak is recovered

News

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A vehicle reported stolen from Red Oak, today (Friday), was recovered, but authorities still need your help in finding the person or persons responsible for the theft. The dark red, Chevy Impala was stolen sometime between 10:30-a.m. and 1-p.m., from the 2200 block of Eastern Street in Red Oak, but later found abandoned.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Red Oak Police at 712-623-6500.

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Bridge closure on US 71 in Audubon County begins May 31st

News

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston Construction Office reports, weather permitting, a bridge deck replacement project on the U.S. 71 bridge over the Nishnabotna River one mile south of Iowa 44 in Audubon County will require closing of the bridge to traffic, from Tuesday, May 31st, until mid-September. Motorists will be detoured at U.S. 71 and Interstate 80 using Iowa 44 and Iowa 173.

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.

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Strong winds to continue this afternoon

Weather

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

AREA COUNTIES: CRAWFORD-CARROLL-GREENE-BOONE-AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-DALLAS-CASS-ADAIR-MADISON-ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA AS A COLD FRONT PUSHES SOUTHEAST ACROSS IOWA. SOME PEA HAIL AND BRIEF HEAVY RAIN IS POSSIBLE WITH THE STORMS. BEHIND THE COLD FRONT…THE WIND WILL SWITCH TO THE NORTHWEST AND BE QUITE STRONG FOR A FEW HOURS. EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of the KJAN listening area

Weather

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

224 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2016

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH #174 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST IOWA: RINGGOLD-TAYLOR AND UNION.

PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE…

SCATTERED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE.

ISOLATED LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE.

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RITA HENNINGSEN, 74, of Oakland (Mem. Svcs. 5/16/16)

Obituaries

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

RITA HENNINGSEN, 74, of Oakland, died Friday, May 13th, at Clarkson Hospital, in Omaha. Memorial services for RITA HENNINGSEN will be held 11-a.m. Mon., May 16th, at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Open visitation will be held at the Oakland United Methodist Church on Sunday starting at 2:00 PM. The family will be present from 5-7 PM.

A memorial fund has been established in Rita’s name.

Private family interment will take place before the memorial service.

RITA HENNINGSEN is survived by:

Her husband – Daryl, of Oakland.

Her sons – Kirk Henningsen, of Griswold, and Breck Henningsen and wife Robin, of Walnut

Her brother – Randall Breckerbaumer and wife Sharon.

Her sister – Pat Marshall Burke and husband Ron.

Her step sisters – Rita Slankerd and husband John, and Donnis Scwankae and husband Larry.

6 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and another one on the way; many other relatives and friends.

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Adair/Madison/Union Counties

Weather

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

1222 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
NORTHEASTERN UNION COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA…
SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 1245 PM CDT

* AT 1221 PM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES
NORTHEAST OF GREEN VALLEY LAKE…OR 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF CRESTON…
MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE
TO ROOFS…SIDING…AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
CRESTON…GREEN VALLEY LAKE…AFTON…LORIMOR…MACKSBURG…THAYER AND
GREEN VALLEY LAKE STATE PARK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.

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RICHARD CHARLES WOHLENHAUS, 63, of Lewis (Svcs. 5/19/16)

Obituaries

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

RICHARD CHARLES WOHLENHAUS, 63, of Lewis, died Friday, May 13th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital, in Atlantic. Memorial services for RICHARD WOHLENHAUS will be held 11-a.m. Thursday, May 19th, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Atlantic.

Visitation with his family is from 9-until 11-a.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

A private family burial will be held in the Atlantic Cemetery.

RICHARD WOHLENHAUS is survived by:

His wife – Nancy Wohlenhaus, of Lewis.

His daughter – Jennifer (Stephen) Wohlenhaus-Bloomberg, of Des Moines.

His son – Neil Wohlenhaus, of Ankeny.

and 1 grandchild.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cass & Adair Counties

Weather

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
1126 AM CDT FRI MAY 13 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
NORTHERN CASS COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…
WESTERN ADAIR COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA…

* UNTIL 1215 PM CDT

* AT 1125 AM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED OVER ATLANTIC…
MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

HAZARD…60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE
TO ROOFS…SIDING…AND TREES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
ATLANTIC…GREENFIELD…ANITA…FONTANELLE…MASSENA…CUMBERLAND…
BRIDGEWATER…MARNE…WIOTA…NODAWAY PARK…ANITA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT…
LAKE ANITA STATE PARK…ATLANTIC MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND GREENFIELD
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 80 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 53 AND 67.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.

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Creston teen cited following Sunday accident

News

May 13th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police today (Friday) said a teen received two citations following a hit-and-run accident Sunday morning. Officials say 16-year old Tyreese Goodwin, of Creston, was cited for Reckless Driving, Failure to hold a valid driver’s license and failure to show proof of insurance. The citations were the result of an investigation into an accident at the intersection of W. Adams Street and Sumner Avenue.

The collision happened at around 9-a.m., Sunday, as a car driven by 70-year old Linda Huffman, of Creston, was waiting at a stop light. An SUV driven by Goodwin was traveling north on Sumner Avenue and turning left onto Adams Street, when the vehicle hit Huffman’s 2005 Buick on the rear passenger door. Goodwin then fled the scene, but officers were able to locate him and the 2005 Chevy Trailblazer he was driving.

Damage from the collision amounted to $6,500.

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