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Child, 5, found dead in western Iowa ravine

News

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

LOGAN, Iowa (AP) – Authorities are investigating the death of a 5-year-old child who was found in a western Iowa ravine. KETV reports the child was found Saturday evening in rural Harrison County.  Harrison County officials say the child was reported missing and possibly injured around 7:15 Saturday.

Then the child’s caregivers told sheriff’s deputies that the child was found in a ravine and appeared to be dead. Deputies confirmed the child was dead. Authorities did not immediately release the child’s name or many other details about the death.

WILMA C. BEST, 94, formerly of Shelby (Svcs. 9/4/13)

Obituaries

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

WILMA C. BEST, 94, of Fremont, NE (& formerly of Shelby), died Sat., Aug. 31st, in  Fremont. Funeral services for WILMA BEST will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Sept. 4th, at the Shelby United Methodist Church. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-to 9-pm Tue., Sept. 3rd, where the family will greet friends from 6-to 8-pm.

Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

WILMA BEST is survived by:

Her daughters – Diane (Terry) Schirm, of Zionsville, IN, & Cynthia (Steve) Pike, of Fremont, NE.

3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, other relatives, and friends.

Chiefs’ new brain trust putting stamp on roster

Sports

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs hope they’ve finally assembled the right 53. That was the phrase that former general manager Scott Pioli used to describe his ideal roster, but he never really came close to achieving it. In fact, his pursuit of the right 53 ended with a 2-14 record last year.

The Chiefs have overhauled that roster this year under new GM John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid. The result is 26 newcomers on the roster, and it could soon be 27 when they fill a roster spot that still remains open. Among them are 10 rookies, two of them Ivy Leaguers.

Dorsey and Reid will find out whether they’re close to their right 53 when they open the season next Sunday at Jacksonville.

Gomez, Moffatt win Des Moines triathlon

Sports

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Spain’s Javier Gomez took the lead with about a mile left in the run to defend his title in the Hy-Vee Triathlon Sunday in Des Moines, Iowa. Emma Moffatt of Australia won the women’s race. Gomez and Moffatt each earned $100,000 for their victories.

Though the event’s purse was cut from $1.1 million to $500,000 this year, it still offers the biggest prize in the world for Olympic-style distance triathlons. Gomez, the silver medalist from the London Games, was more than minute behind the leaders after the cycling portion of the event before catching them in the run. American Hunter Kemper was second, finishing 12 seconds behind Gomez.

Moffatt, who won in Des Moines in 2009 and finished second twice, was 1:26 ahead of runner-up Melissa Hauschildt.

Ford recalls 370,000 cars: Iowa included

News

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to their steering shaft that may result in loss of steering. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The cars include 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Cars. About 355,000 are in the U.S. and 15,000 in Canada. Dealers will inspect the cars and may replace the lower intermediate steering shaft and if necessary resecure a lower steering column bearing and replace the upper intermediate steering shaft.

States included in the recall are: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

Owners in other states can also ask for inspections and repairs.

Clarinda man dies in 1-vehicle crash near Glenwood, Sunday

News

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) — Iowa authorities are investigating a one-vehicle crash that killed a 24-year-old man near Glenwood. The Iowa State Patrol says Jake William Champ, of Clarinda, died after the crash around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Champ was driving northbound on 221st Street north of Glenwood when he lost control of his 2007 Ford Fusion and drove down a steep embankment. The car hit several trees and rolled before landing on its roof, trapping Champ inside. Officials say he died at the scene.

Atlantic City Council to act on deer control & building/zoning fees

News

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday, will act on approving the second as well as third and final reading of an amended Ordinance pertaining to Urban Deer Control. Changes recommended by the Community Protection Committee include allowing hunters who take an anterless deer within the City limits to also take antlered deer. The amendment makes it clear, that once a hunter has qualified to bow hunt deer in Atlantic, that they will remain qualified in subsequent years, as long as they meet the requirements of the Ordinance.

The Council, Wednesday, will also act on a Resolution setting Building and Zoning fees. The Finance Committee has recommended the lowering of permit fees for unattached garages, gazebos, sheds, decks and similar accessory structures over 100-square feet, from 30-cents per square foot, to 15-cents/psf, but not to exceed $500. Commercial and Industrial structures, and residential dwelling building permit fees would still be assessed at 30-cents/psf, with the fee for Commercial/Industrial not to exceed $5,000. In addition, the fee for moving existing dwellings and structures to a new address, would be raised from $100 to $200, due to the number of City services required to assist in making such a move possible.

In other business, the Council will act on a request from the Iowa Dept. of Transportation, to make the shoulder of U-S Highway 6, in front of the KFC and Casey’s west stores, a “No Parking” zone, because according to the DOT, “There is a recurring safety and maintenance problem on the shoulder,” such as vehicles parked on the shoulder that interfere with the visibility of vehicles attempting to turn onto U-S 6, and because “Trucks parks on (the) shoulder are causing damage” to the area and “increasing maintenance costs.” If the Council approves the 1st reading of the Ordinance, it is possible the it could be adopted during their meeting on Sept. 18th, which would meet the deadline for the current recodification of the Ordinances.

The Atlantic City Council meeting begins at 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, in their chambers at City Hall.

BERNICE BURNSIDE, 99, formerly of Lewis (Svcs. 9/5/13)

Obituaries

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

BERNICE BURNSIDE, 99, formerly of Lewis, died Sun., Sept. 1st, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Funeral services for BERNICE BURNSIDE will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Sept. 5th, at the United Congregational Methodist Church in Lewis. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

Open visitation Tuesday (9/3) from 8am-5:30pm and Wednesday (9/4) from 8am-5pm.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-to 7-pm on Wednesday (9/4).

Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery at Lewis.

BERNICE BURNSIDE is survived by:

Children: Gary Eldon, James Edward, and Alex William.

Daughter-in-law: Kathy

6 Grandchildren

14 Great Grandchildren

Rainfall report: Sept. 1st 2013

News, Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

As of 6-a.m. in Atlantic, the rain/thunderstorms that began at around 3-a.m., had ended. We received .35″ of precipitation here at the KJAN studios (The official National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic). The last time measurable rain fell in Atlantic was August 15th, when we received .29″.

Precipitation for August in Atlantic was 1.57-inches, which is 2.31-inches below average. Precipitation year-to-date (Jan.-Aug.) amounts to 20.38-inches, which is slightly over 5-inches BELOW normal.

Severe Weather Statement for Mills County

Weather

September 1st, 2013 by Ric Hanson

351 AM CDT SUN SEP 1 2013

…THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR MILLS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 400 AM CDT…

THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS WEAKENED BELOW SEVERE LIMITS AND EXITED THE WARNED AREA. THEREFORE THE WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE. HOWEVER…WINDS GUSTING TO 40 TO 50 MPH ARE STILL POSSIBLE ITH THIS THUNDERSTORM.

TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER…CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA.