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Winter Storm Warning downgraded to Winter Weather Advisory

News, Weather

November 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

COUNTIES: CASS-ADAIR-AUDUBON AND GUTHRIE….

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND SLEET…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING. THE WINTER STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL 6-PM AS WELL FOR POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT AND PAGE  COUNTIES.

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT FOR HARRISON AND SHELBY COUNTIES, AND UNTIL 6-P.M. FOR SAC-CRAWFORD AND CARROLL COUNTIES.

* SHORT TERM TRENDS…SNOW AND SLEET WILL COME TO AN END THIS AFTERNOON…ALTHOUGH BRIEF PERIODS OF SNOW AND EVEN FREEZING DRIZZLE MAY BE POSSIBLE TOWARDS SUNSET.

* STORM TOTAL SNOW/ICE ACCUMULATIONS…MOST SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS HAVE ENDED ALTHOUGH UP TO AN INCH OF NEW SNOW OR A TENTH OF AN INCH OF SLEET REMAIN POSSIBLE.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY…EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS AT 10 TO 15 MPH WILL BE COMMON.

* IMPACTS…THE WINTRY PRECIPITATION WILL LEAD TO HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

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(2:30pm) Winter Weather Advisory/Warning update

Weather

November 30th, 2015 by Jim Field

A Winter Weather Advisory is now in place until 6:00pm for Cass, Pottawattamie, Montgomery, Mills, Fremont, Page, Adams, Audubon, Guthrie, and Adair Counties.  The Winter Storm Warning that was in place for Cass, Adair, Audubon, Guthrie counties has been cancelled.

A Winter Storm Warning is still in place for Sac, Crawford, and Carroll Counties until 6:00pm Tuesday.  A Winter Storm Warning for Monona, Shelby, and Harrison Counties is in place until midnight Monday.

Expected snowfall totals have been drastically reduced excluding the far Northwestern Counties and minimal accumulation is now expected in Cass county.

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Backyard and Beyond 11-30-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

November 30th, 2015 by Jim Field

Lavon Eblen speaks with Atlantic High School Student Tori Kroegh about the National Catholic Youth Conference.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30th

Trading Post

November 30th, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Bruno SRE-2000 residential stair lift. Unit was working when removed. Has 2 remotes and owners manual.  Asking $500.00 or make offer.  Call 712-249-4378.

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WANTED:  Looking for clean used wall to wall carpet, padding if poss, and as well a used but clean and sturdy couch & recliner, and maybe a good used clean washer & dryer. Moving and need help with these items. If at all poss if anyone can help I don’t have the money to buy these items as I am strapped for money these next few months and am on a fixed income. . # is 712-254-9160 if no answer, please leave message and I will get back to you as soon as poss. Thank you for your time and have a safe Merry Christmas!

FOR SALE: 70 pound sand bags for $4.75 each. 243 5652.

FOR SALE:  1950’s Kelvinator refrigerator.  Asking $200.  Call 712-590-7001.

FOR SALE:  Like new lift chair for taller person. Paid $800., will sell for $400. 712-563-3026.

WANTED: Looking for a lift chair.  Earth tones in color preferable but will look at anything that works.  Call 712-249-4005.

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Local Success on Small Business Saturday

News

November 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce want to thank Small Business Saturday participants for supporting our community by shopping Atlantic on November 28th.  Chamber Executive Director Ouida Hargens says “A collaborative effort between the Chamber, sponsors, participating businesses and shoppers helped to have another successful Small Business Saturday. The strong partnerships and new relationships this campaign created will continue and will keep Atlantic vibrant and help us to grow into the future.

Small Business Saturday Presenting Sponsor Brown’s Shoe Fit having breakfast November 28th at the Downtowner. Left to Right: Anna Johnson, Kevin Weiser, Seth Christensen, Carol Johnson.

Small Business Saturday Presenting Sponsor Brown’s Shoe Fit having breakfast November 28th at the Downtowner. Left to Right: Anna Johnson, Kevin Weiser, Seth Christensen, Carol Johnson.

Chamber Board member Jenny Williams showing her Small Business support with husband Matt. Pictured Left to Right: Bailey Smith, Jenny Williams, Matt Williams

Chamber Board member Jenny Williams showing her Small Business support with husband Matt. Pictured Left to Right: Bailey Smith, Jenny Williams, Matt Williams

Shoppers having fun at Cappel’s Ace Hardware

Shoppers having fun at Cappel’s Ace Hardware

The Small Business Saturday Campaign kicked off two weeks ago with Selfies for Support and continued through Small Business Saturday. Over 175 selfies for support were posted to social media supporting businesses in Atlantic. The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce encouraged shoppers to post selfies to social media, the shopper with the most likes will receive $50 in AtlanticCash, along with selfie stick. The selfies for support winner will be announced on December 15th.

Over 30 businesses in Atlantic participated in Small Business Saturday event, with many participating in the passport to Atlantic. The shopping incentive offered stamps to shoppers for purchases and selfies for support. Completed passports with six stamps will be entered into a drawing for $200 in AtlantiCash. If you have completed passports please submit to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce by December 4th to be entered into the grand prize drawing.

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High school basketball coverage on KJAN cancelled tonight

Sports

November 30th, 2015 by admin

Our scheduled high school basketball coverage for tonight is off.  The AHSTW @ CAM varsity doubleheader has been cancelled and they are working on a date to make up the missed contests. With no high school hoops coverage we will now be airing Hawk Talk with Iowa Men’s Basketball Coach Fran McCafferey at 7:00pm.

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(11:30-a.m.) Winter Weather Warning/Advisory update

Weather

November 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service in Valley, NE has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning for Pottawattamie and Mills Counties, and replaced it with a Winter Weather Advisory for light snow, which is in effect until 6-p.m. 1-4″ of snow is possible in this area, on top of the ice which has fallen.

A Winter Storm Warning continues until 6-p.m. for Cass-Adair-Audubon-Guthrie-Crawford-Carroll and Sac Counties. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until Midnight for Monona-Harrison-and Shelby Counties. Anywhere from 1-to 5-inches of snow are possible in the warned area, on top of the ice that has fallen.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains for a freezing rain/snow mix is in effect until 6-pm for Adams-Madison-Union-Taylor and Ringgold Counties.

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Iowa’s Hesse earns Freshman of the Week honors from Big 10

Sports

November 30th, 2015 by admin

Following Big Ten football games on Nov. 28, the co-offensive, defensive and special teams player of the week and freshman of the week in the Big Ten were announced this morning. Iowa Defensive Parker Hesse was named Freshman of the Week for his efforts in Iowa’s win over Nebraska this past Friday.

Freshman of the Week
Parker Hesse, Iowa
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• Returned his first career interception for a touchdown in Iowa’s win over Nebraska
• Matched a career-high with six tackles
• Hesse’s touchdown gave the Hawkeyes a lead they would never relinquish, recording the fourth defensive score for Iowa this season
• Wins his first career weekly award
• Last Iowa Freshman of the Week: Akrum Wadley (Nov. 3, 2014)

Other award winners in the Conference this week were:  Co-Offensive Players of the Week: Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana and Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State.  Defensive Player of the Week: Anthony Walker Jr., LB. Northwestern.  Special Teams Player of the Week: Drew Meyer, P, Wisconsin.

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ISU’s Morris earns Big 12 Player of the Week honors

Sports

November 30th, 2015 by admin

The Big 12 Conference announced their basketball players of the week honors.  Three players who contributed strong performances at Thanksgiving week tournaments have earned the latest Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Player and Newcomer of the Week awards. Juniors Monté Morris (Iowa State) and Wayne Selden, Jr. (Kansas) are named top player, while Eric Davis, Jr. (Texas) is the top newcomer. All three are recognized with their respective accolades for the first time.

PHILLIPS 66 BIG 12 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Monté Morris, Iowa State, G, 6-3, 175, Jr., Flint, Mich./Beecher
Morris averaged 16 points, 7.7 assists and four rebounds on his way to earning Emerald Coast Classic Most Outstanding Player honors. The junior guard had his best game in the final, finishing with 20 points and a career-high nine rebounds to go along with six assists in the win over Illinois. In three games last week, he dished out 23 assists and had just one turnover. Morris has been in double figures in all five games this season.

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Afton man arrested on warrant for FTA on Theft charge

News

November 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Afton Police Chief John Coulter reports officers with the Afton Police Department arrested 32-year old Michael Leonard Cooley Jr.,  of Afton. Afton PD patch Cooley, Jr. was taken into custody Nov. 25th, on a Ringgold Co. Warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Theft in the 5th degree  He was transported to the Ringgold County Jail and held on $300 bond.

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