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STEVEN JOHNSTON, 65, of Greenfield (Svcs. 9/7/24)

Obituaries

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

STEVEN JOHNSTON, 65, of Greenfield, died Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home. Funeral Services for STEVEN JOHNSTON will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements..

Open visitation will be held at the Greenfield United Methodist Church on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; The family will greet friends on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Burial is in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Memorials: May be directed to the Steven Johnston Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

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Denison Police search for driver involved in a multi-vehicle accident

News

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Denison, Iowa) – Police in Denison are asking for your help in locating a woman who was allegedly driving a car that was involved in a multi-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to the incident at around 1:18-p.m. at the Denison Walmart Store. No injuries were reported.
Witnesses told police the person allegedly responsible for the accident had entered the store. An attempt was made to locate the individual, but authorities say the initial description of the driver proved to be inaccurate.
After reviewing security footage, the suspect was identified as a female with dark roots fading to blonde hair, wearing a turquoise top and denim capri’s. Despite efforts to find her in the store, she was not located.
The registered owner of the vehicle involved in the accident stated that an acquaintance had been driving the car. The driver was only known by a first name, and there was limited information available.
The investigation is ongoing. If you have information that could help, please contact your local authorities.

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2 arrested Sunday morning in connection w/Marshalltown Murder investigation

News

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Marshalltown, Iowa – Police in Marshalltown said Sunday (today), two suspects from Marshalltown have been arrested in connection with the death of man from Tama, whose body was found Saturday morning on a street in Marshalltown. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Ezra Oliver Seymour.
Authorities say following an exhaustive search for information and evidence, 25-year-old Trequan Merez Cosgrove, of Marshalltown was arrested early this (Sunday) morning. Cosgrove was charged with Murder in the First Degree and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. 26-year-old Jaimee Yajaira Alcaraz-Gutierrez, of Marshalltown has been charged with Accessory after the fact. Both suspects were being held in the Marshall County Jail.

(Left) Trequan M. Cosgrove, and Jaimee Y. Alcarez-Gutierrrez (right) – Marshalltown Police photo

(As we previously reported) Public safety personnel responded at around 5:45-a.m., Saturday (Aug. 31), to the area of North 12th Avenue and Bromley Street in Marshalltown, for a medical emergency. The Marshall County 911 Communications Center received a call about a person found in the roadway on North 12th Avenue with serious injuries. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found an unresponsive, adult male, in the roadway. The man had visible traumatic injuries. Immediate medical care was provided to the individual.

He was transported to the Marshalltown hospital and was later transferred to a medical facility in Des Moines, where he died.

The Marshalltown Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, are jointly conducting this murder investigation. This investigation remains active. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641-754-5725 or 911. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641.753.1234 or via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips may also be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.

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August, 2024 Weather data for Atlantic

Weather

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa – KJAN) – Weather data for the month of August, 2024, in Atlantic, shows the average High temperature for the month was nearly on-par, coming in a 84 degrees (The norm is 83). The Low of 59 came in at 2 degrees below average for August. Precipitation showed a deficit of 1.41 inches. We normally have 3.88 of rain in August, but this year’s total for the month was 2.47 inches. The data was compiled at KJAN, the official National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic.

Looking ahead, we find the Average High for the month of September in Atlantic, is 76 degrees, while the Low should average out at around 51. Precipitation typically amounts to 3.81 inches. Check back with us on October 1st, to see how our actual weather data compared to the historical averages.

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Iowa Economic Development Authority announces nearly $1.7 million in arts and culture grants

News

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

  • Malvern Area Betterment Association – $2,000 Creative Catalyst Project Grant for “Clay for Community”
  • Creston Community High School – $4,000 Creative Catalyst Project Grant for “School to Studio”
  • Zack Jones of Malvern – $4,000 Art Project Grant for “Harvest Series: Music and Visual Artists at Malvern’s Art Church”
  • Kelly Devitt of Creston – $2,000 Art Project Grant for “Solo Exhibition and Student Experience at Octagon Gallery”
  • American Midwest Ballet of Council Bluffs – $5,000 Art Project Grant for “Season 15 Education and Community Engagement”
  • Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony – $5,000 Art Project Grant for “2024/25 Omaha Symphony Education Programs for Iowa”
  • Creston: Arts – $5,000 Cultural Capacity Building Grant for Operating Support
  • Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment – $20,000 Cultural Leadership Partners Grant for Operating Support
  • Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn – $20,000 Cultural Leadership Partners Grant for Operating Support

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Red Oak man arrested early Sunday morning

News

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Red Oak Police Department reports a man was arrested at around 12:30-a.m. today (Sunday), for Violation of  Protection Order (A Simple Misdemeanor). 54-year-old Fred Francis Weich, IVth, of Red Oak, was arrested in the 400 block of East Maple Street, in Red Oak. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held without bond.

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UNI Panthers down Valparaiso 35-7 on Saturday

Sports

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI football opened the 2024 season inside the UNI-Dome on Saturday with a commanding 35-7 rout of the Valparaiso Beacons in non-conference action. Unipanthers.com reports the Panthers racked up 363 rushing yards on the day, fourth-most in a single-game in the last 15 seasons and most since 2015 and controlled the game clock with nearly 35 minutes of offensive ball possession.

UP NEXT:

The Panthers hit the road for a three-game road stand which begins on Saturday, Sept. 7 at St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

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Cyclones Open 2024 With 21-3 Win Over North Dakota

Sports

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (via Iowacyclones.com)  – Rocco Becht got the 50th season at Jack Trice Stadium off to a rousing start, Saturday. Becht completed a 54-yard pass on the game’s first play, then lofted a 21-yard touchdown pass on the very next play to start the Cyclones on their way to a 21-3 victory over North Dakota on a picture-perfect Saturday afternoon.

Coming off a redshirt freshman season in which he threw for 3,120 yards, Becht also threw a second TD pass and scored once himself as Iowa State won its fourth-straight season opener on the turf at MidAmerican Energy Field. Becht finished 20-of-26 for 267 yards, with eight of those completions going to Jaylin Noel, who passed Charlie Kolar to move into fifth place on ISU’s career receiving list with 173. Noel compiled 135 receiving yards and is just three catches behind fourth-place Todd Blythe.

The Cyclones needed Becht’s sharp performance to turn back their feisty FCS opponent. North Dakota, 22nd in the preseason FCS rankings, made the playoffs last year and caused the Iowa State defense some problems with its ball-control offense, running 72 plays to 48 for ISU. But the ISU defense came up with enough stops, including Beau Freyler’s interception, to keep the Fighting Hawks out of the end zone. They got their only points on C.J. Elrichs’ 26-yard field goal, which came on the 23rd play of a drive that started at the North Dakota 3 and took up almost all of the second quarter.

Becht went deep to his favorite target on the first play, Noel catching the ball in stride between two defenders for a 54-yard gain to the North Dakota 21. On the next snap, Becht hit Jayden Higgins on a fade in the left corner of the end zone, and the Cyclones were up 7-0 just 38 seconds into the game. It was Iowa State’s first scoring drive to open the season since the Cyclones went 85 yards in eight plays the first time they had the ball in a 42-10 win over Southeast Missouri in the 2022 opener. After Elrichs’ field goal with 3 minutes left in the first half, the Cyclones answered quickly, driving 65 yards in seven plays for Becht’s 14-yard strike to Noel in the middle of the end zone for a 14-3 halftime lead.

The Cyclones marched 96 yards for their final touchdown after North Dakota punter Luke Silvernale dropped the snap but somehow got off a 49-yard bouncing kick that was downed at the ISU 4. Becht went 7-for-7 for 73 yards on the drive, which he finished with a 2-yard sneak. He had hit Higgins on a beautifully thrown ball for a 21-yard touchdown five plays earlier, but it was nullified by an illegal formation penalty.

Higgins finished with five catches for 75 yards. He and Noel were targeted a combined 13 times and they caught all 13 balls. North Dakota State transfer Eli Green also was a major contributor in the passing game, catching four passes for 44 yards.

Iowa State hits the road next Saturday for its annual Cy-Hawk matchup with Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. CBS will televise the game which kicks off at 2:30 p.m. KJAN will carry the game beginning at 12:30-p.m., next Saturday.

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Hawkeyes Down Redbirds in Season Opener

Sports

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (via Hawkeyesports.com) – The 25th ranked University of Iowa football team defeated Illinois State, 40-0, on Saturday afternoon on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes led 6-0 at the half, before an explosion of offense in the second half saw Iowa score on five of seven drives. Cade McNamara connected on 21-of-31 pass attempts for 251 yards and three touchdowns. Reece Vander Zee led the way for Iowa receivers hauling in five receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Luke Lachey caught six passes for 63 yards and Jacob Gill pulled down a touchdown.

Kaleb Johnson rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on 11 attempts that all came in the second half. Kamari Moulton had 65 yards on 19 attempts. Defensively, Jay Higgins led the team with seven tackles (three solo). Nick Jackson had five tackles (two solo), and Aaron Graves had four solo tackles with three sacks.

Jermari Harris pulled in an interception and Sebastian Castro forced a fumble that TJ Hall recovered.

Game notes:

  • The Hawkeyes’ offense finished with 492 yards of total offense, including 345 in the second half.The total offense is the most in a season opener since finishing with 593 (2002).
  • It was the most yards by a Hawkeye offense since 2019 against Middle Tennessee. (644)
  • UI’s offensive coordinator, Tim Lester coached the best offensive output in an OC debut since 1979.
  • Iowa notched the 17th shutout of the Ferentz era.It is the program’s fourth shutout since the start of the 2022 season.
  • The Hawkeyes’ defense forced three turnovers, turning the three miscues into three points.
  • It is the 29th consecutive game Iowa’s defense has allowed fewer than 400 yards — the longest active streak nationally.
  • Iowa’s defense has held seven opponents to 200 yards or less since 2022.
  • Iowa won the toss and elected to defer to the second half. The Hawkeyes have played 316 games under head coach Kirk Ferentz. Iowa has opened the game on offense 232 times (149-83). The Hawkeyes have opened the game on defense 84 times (48-36).

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes will return to action Saturday, Sept. 7th, when they host an Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series matchup against Iowa State.  The game will kickoff at 2:30 p.m. (CT) and is sold out. Listen for the game on KJAN, beginning at 12:30-p.m., Sept. 7th.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Sunday, Sept. 1st, 2024

Weather

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. North northeast wind 10-to 20-mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 77. SE winds around 5-10 in the morning.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South-southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 84 degrees. The Low was 51. Last year on this date the high was 88 and the low was 60. The record high for September 1st in Atlantic, was 99 degrees in 1913. The record low was 34 in 1967. Sunrise today: 6:45-a.m., and Sunset is at 7:53-p.m..

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