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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024

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November 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts to near 25 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 mph.

Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Tuesday: Sunny & breezy. High near 55. S/SE winds 10-25 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 42.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 53. Our Low this morning, 45. We received .09″ rain yesterday (after 7-a.m.). Last year on this date (Nov. 10), the High in Atlantic was 50 & the Low was 22. The Record High here on this date was 76 in 1927. The Record Low was 3, in 1986. Sunrise: 7:02; Sunset: 5:05.

Notice of Post-Election Audit in Montgomery County

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November 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) –  Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna reports, “Pursuant to Code of Iowa Sec. 50.51, the Secretary of State’s Office has ordered a post-election audit of the November 5, 2024, General Election. The race to be audited will be the
President/Vice President and County Sheriff for each political party for Precinct 6 West Grant Frankfort Scott Twp Coburg Stanton. The polling place location for Precinct 6 is the Stanton Community Building.

“The Montgomery County Auditor’s Office will conduct this audit on Friday, November 15, starting at 9:00 a.m. The audit will take place in the old Supervisor’s meeting room on the first floor of the Courthouse, 105 E Coolbaugh Street, Red Oak. Said proceeding shall be open to the public.”

24-hour rainfall (ending 7-a.m. Saturday, 11/9/24)

Weather

November 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic (KJAN), .13″

7.1 miles N/NE of Atlantic, .11

Massena, .22″

Mondamin (Harrison County), .08″

New Market (Taylor County), .26″

Ames Police investigate Friday evening stabbing incidents

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November 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Ames, Iowa) – Police in Ames responded at around 5:30-p.m. Friday, to a report of multiple stabbings in the 3700 block of Tripp Street. Upon arrival, officers located a crime scene in the street. Two victims were located away from the scene and were transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center. Another victim arrived at Mary Greeley Medical Center by private vehicle. One victim was subsequently transferred to MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. The current conditions on all three are unknown. The suspect was still at large as of the latest report.
Authorities say this is an active and ongoing investigation, and that they will release further information once it is available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line (515) 239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at (515) 223-1400. Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.

(Updated) 3 injured in a northern IA crash Friday evening

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November 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Franklin County, Iowa) [updated 12:11-p.m., to include the just released name of the 3rd crash victim] – Three people were injured during an accident Friday evening in northern Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened at around 6:20-p.m. Friday, on Interstate 35 south, near mile-marker 162.

Authorities say a 2015 Buick Encore driven by 62-year-old James Coombes, of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, struck a deer in the left southbound lane, before the vehicle pulled into the right southbound lane. The Buick was rear-ended by a 2013 KIA Rio, being driven by 26-year-old Jacob Hernandez, of Mankato, MN.

Following the collision, the KIA came to rest in the median, and the Buick came to rest in the right-hand lane on I-35 southbound. Both drivers and a passenger in the KIA, 26-year-old Katelyn Redmond, of Mankato, suffered serious injuries. Coombes was transported by helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Redmond and Hernandez were taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Mason City.

All three were wearing their seat belts.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Saturday, 11/9/24

Weather

November 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Rain this morning, otherwise cloudy & breezy. High near 52. E/SE winds 15-30 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/a slight chance of showers after midnight. Low around 39.
Tomorrow: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West winds 10-20 mph.
Tom. Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday (Veterans Day): Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny & breezy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny & breezy, with a high near 57.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 62. The Low was 35. As of 7-a.m. today (Saturday), we had received .13″ rain. Last year on this date (Nov. 9), the High in Atlantic was 62 & the Low was 22. The Record High here on this date was 76 in 2022. The Record Low was 8, in 1973. Sunrise: 7:01; Sunset: 5:06.

Bruins Edge Hawkeyes, 20-17

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November 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

PASADENA, California – The University of Iowa football team was defeated by UCLA, 20-17 Friday night, at the Rose Bowl. Iowa started strong building a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, with Kaleb Johnson scoring a 2-yard touchdown run and Drew Stevens adding a 24-yard field goal.

On the day Johnson had 49 yards on 18 attempts with the one touchdown. UCLA rattled off 17 unanswered points connecting on a 57-yard field goal before scoring two touchdown passes of two yards and 29 yards, respectively. The Bruins took a 17-10 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Neither team found the endzone in the third quarter. Iowa broke the second-half scoring drought and tied the game in the fourth quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run by Kamari Moulton, capping a 13-play, 61-yard drive. With just under five minutes remaining, UCLA kicked a 27-yard field goal to take the lead. Iowa’s final drive stalled, and the Bruins ran out the clock to secure the win.

Iowa had 185 passing yards in the contest, with Brendan Sullivan going 6-for-9 for 157 passing yards and two interceptions before being relieved by Jackson Stratton who went 3-for-6 for 28 yards. Jacob Gill pulled down 138 receiving yards on six receptions. The Hawkeyes were led defensively by Nick Jackson with 12 tackles (nine solo). Zach Lutmer and Quinn Schulte each pulled in an interception, and Kyler Fisher forced a fumble. The Bruins had 415 yards on the day compared to Iowa’s 265.

Hawkeye Coach Kirk Ferentz said after the game: “Obviously not a lot to say, disappointing for us. Just got done telling the team that one thing about football is you typically get what you deserve. We certainly didn’t play well enough to expect to win tonight. Basically, in every category. Nothing really clicked for us, and nothing looked great. So, we turn the page, really all we can be worried about right now is the next two games. It works out that we will try to regroup here in the bye week. Disappointing night.”

The Hawkeyes are idle next week. Iowa returns to action Nov. 23 at Maryland.

Football Quarterfinal Scoreboard from Friday Nov. 8

Sports

November 8th, 2024 by Christian Adams

Class A

Tri-Center – 47 vs ACGC – 20
West Hancock – 44 vs Woodbury Central – 15
Saint Ansgar – 44 vs  Maquoketa Valley – 13
Madrid – 27 vs Lisbon – 14

Class 1A 

Hinton – 37 vs Underwood – 15
Grundy Center – 35 vs Sumner-Fredericksburg 6
Dike-New Hartford – 36 vs South Hardin – 19
Wilton – 21 vs Regina Catholic – 14

Class 2A

West Lyon – 49 vs Kuemper Catholic – 14
PCM – 41 vs Mid-Prairie – 0
Spirit Lake – 42 vs North Fayette Valley – 13
Van Meter – 31 vs  Anamosa – 0

Class 3A 

Sergeant Bluff-Luton – 53 vs Nevada – 21
Humboldt – 35 vs Solon – 3
Wahlert Catholic – 24 vs Independence – 7
Mount Vernon – 31 vs Algona – 28

Class 4A 

Lewis Central – 32 vs ADM – 25
North Polk – 35 vs Xavier – 14
North Scott – 28 vs Decorah – 24
Pella – 19 vs Gilbert – 14

Class 5A Quarterfinals

Iowa City Liberty – 21 vs Ankeny – 13
Southeast Polk – 42 vs Iowa City West – 15
Dowling Catholic – 14 vs Ankeny Centennial – 10
Valley – 38 vs Johnston – 35

Hawkeyes Fall at No.23 Minnesota

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November 8th, 2024 by Christian Adams

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – University of Iowa swimming and diving fell to No. 23 Minnesota, 192-108, at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Friday evening.

“From the beginning of the meet, we showed determination, grit, and focus,” Iowa head coach Nathan Mundt said. “Although the team score didn’t fall our way, our entire team got better tonight. We fought and competed in every event against a Top 25 opponent. We’re excited to get back to work and continue to improve at our Hawkeye Invitational coming up next.”

Iowa collected five individual wins. Sophomore Olivia Swalley accounted for three of the Hawkeyes’ victories in the 100 (1:03.48) and 200 (2:17.51) breaststroke, respectively, as well as the 400 IM (4:17.46). Senior diver Makayla Hughbanks contributed to the other wins for Iowa. Hughbanks collected a season best and an event win with her score of 325.43 in the 3-meter dive and scored 282.90 points to win the 1-meter dive.

The University of Iowa women’s swimming and diving team returns home to host the Hawkeye Invitational Nov. 21-23. Prelims begin at 10 a.m. (CT) and the finals will start at 5 p.m. (CT) each day in the CRWC Natatorium.

Hawkeyes Defeated by No. 7 Wisconsin

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November 8th, 2024 by Christian Adams

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Iowa volleyball team dropped a match in straight sets to No. 7 Wisconsin on Friday night at the UW Field House. The Hawkeyes fall to 9–16 and 3–10 in conference.

Freshman Malu Garcia recorded a double-double with 12 kills and career-high 11 digs. Sophomore Hannah Whittingstall recorded seven kills, five blocks, three digs and hit at a team-high .412 clip, with no attacking errors. Redshirt freshman Alyssa Worden tallied six kills, with five coming in the third set.

MATCH SUMMARY
SET ONE (WISCONSIN 25-15)
Wisconsin got out to an early 2-0 lead before a kill from senior Gracie Gibson got the Hawkeyes on the board. Wisconsin would go on a 4-0 run to lead 6-2, and Iowa responded with its own 3-0 run to get within two at 7-5. Wisconsin won the race to 10 and pushed to 13-6 before Iowa called its first timeout. The Badgers would continue to find small runs to push ahead. A kill from Garcia and service ace from senior Joy Galles got the Hawkeyes to double digits before Wisconsin pulled away at 21-11, forcing Iowa’s second timeout. Back-to-back kills from Whittingstall and freshman Dominique Phills was the last push before Wisconsin closed out the set.

SET TWO (WISCONSIN 25-17)
A kill from Gibson got the Hawkeyes on the board to tie the set at 1-1. Both teams traded points, with neither finding separation. Wisconsin found two small runs to push ahead 10-6. The Hawkeyes battled point-for-point with the Badgers, finding ways to score off smart plays and capitalized on a 3-0 run to tie the set at 14-14. Wisconsin responded with a 6-0 run to push ahead to 20-14, forcing an Iowa timeout. Kills from Worden and Garcia gave Iowa some momentum before the Badgers finished on a 5-3 run to take a two set lead.

SET THREE (WISCONSIN 25-13)
The Hawkeyes got on top first with a kill from Garcia to lead 1-0. Both teams traded runs with Iowa finding a 5-4 lead off kills from Garcia and Whittingstall and a block from Whittingstall and Worden. Both teams continued to trade swings and points, tying at 8-8 early in set three. Wisconsin used a 5-0 run to push in front, 13-8. A kill from Gibson would halt the run, but the Hawkeyes would be unable to shift the momentum. The Badgers would finish the set on a 12-5 run to take the match.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes travel home to Xtream Arena on Sunday to face Northwestern at 2:00 p.m. (CT). This is the second meeting between the teams in 2024. It is Iowa’s Military Appreciation game. The match will be streamed on B1G+ and the Hawkeye Radio Network.