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Farmers Almanac predicts a bit harsher winter for Iowa

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting wild temperature swings and periods of storminess this coming winter for much of the Midwest – including Iowa. Almanac editor Peter Geiger says Iowans can expect something slightly more harsh than the rather mild weather of last winter. “It’s not going to be like the coldest winter ever, but I think you’re going to get some decent precipitation, which you need badly,” Geiger said.

The Almanac predicts areas east of Iowa, like Wisconsin and Illinois, will experience colder than normal temps with a varied mix of snow, sleet and rain. People from the Great Lakes to northern New England are being advised to prepare for a very cold and snowy winter. The Farmers’ Almanac has been releasing winter weather predictions for 196 years. Geiger notes the publication is accurate with the forecast about 75 to 80 percent of the time. According to Geiger, the forecast is based – in part – on a “mathematical and astronomical formula” created by Almanac founder David Young in 1818.

(Radio Iowa)

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: Tue., Aug. 28th 2012

Podcasts, Weather

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The (podcast) forecast for Atlantic and the KJAN listening area.

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Chiefs Go with Quinn as Backup Quarterback

Sports

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Brady Quinn has been picked as the backup quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, leaving Ricky Stanzi at No. 3 on the depth chart heading into their preseason finale. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel told the team of his decision before Monday’s practice. The race to back up Matt Cassel had been one of the few open contests for Kansas City during training camp. Quinn signed as a free agent in the offseason, and Stanzi was No. 3 a year ago. Tight end Kevin Boss missed practice for what Crennel called personal reasons. Defensive backs Jalil Brown, Kendrick Lewis and Brandon Flowers were among numerous players who did not participate because of various injuries.  The Chiefs wrap up their preseason Thursday night at Green Bay.

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LOUIS BOELL, 83, of Manilla (Svcs. 8-31-12)

Obituaries

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

LOUIS BOELL, 83, of Manilla, died Mon., Aug. 27th, at his home. Funeral services for LOUIS BOELL will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., Aug. 31st, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 4-pm Thursday (8/30).

Burial will be in the Manning Cemetery.

LOUIS BOELL is survived by:

His daughter – Brenda Boell, of Ames.

His brothers – Richard Boell, of Schleswig, & Kenneth (Cheryl) Boell, of Manilla.

His sister – Ella Mae (Jon) Muenchow, of Arcadia.

His sister-in-law: Ruth Boell, of Manilla.

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DONNA LOUISE BOLL, 63, of Harlan (Svcs. 9-1-12)

Obituaries

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DONNA LOUISE BOLL, 63, of Harlan, died Fri., Aug, 24th, at her home. Funeral services for DONNA BOLL will be held 10-a.m. Sat., Sept. 1st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 7-to 9pm Fri., Aug. 31st.

Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

DONNA BOLL is survived by:

Her sister – Jan (Gene) Wilwerding, of Harlan.

Her brother – Melton (Dianne) Boll, of Walnut.

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Fender benders reported in Atlantic over the weekend

News

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic report two accidents caused a total of $5,600 damage, but n0 one was injured. Officials said Monday an accident Friday afternoon in the 900 block of east 7th Street resulted in a Failure to Maintain Control citation for Kassidy Edwards, of Atlantic. The accident happened as vehicles driven by Edwards and Danielle Paulsen, of Elk Horn, were traveling west on 7th at around 12:20-p.m., and Paulsen was slowing due to traffic in front of her. When Edwards failed to notice Paulsen slowing, her vehicle rear-ended the Paulsen vehicle. The damage was estimated at $2,600.

The second accident happened Saturday morning, in the 300 block of Walnut Street, in Atlantic. Officials say no citations were issued after a southbound vehicle driven by Charlene Johnson, of Atlantic, struck the driver’s side door of a vehicle owned by Patricia Brownsberger, of Atlantic. The accident happened as Johnson was pulling into a parking space and Brownsberger was exiting her parked vehicle. The damage amounted to $3,000.

In other news, the Atlantic P-D says 23-year old Sarah Johnson, of Omaha, was arrested Saturday on a charge of OWI/1st offense. She was booked into the Cass County Jail and held, pending an appearance before the magistrate.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., Aug. 28th 2012

News

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three state officials will decide today whether Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson’s name appears on the Iowa ballot in November. Documents challenging Johnson’s candidacy were filed Friday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Barack Obama has added a stop in Sioux City to his Iowa travel plans this week. Obama will hold an event today at Iowa State University in Ames, then will return to the state Saturday. The Democrat had previously announced a visit Saturday to Des Moines, and yesterday a campaign official confirmed Obama added the stop in Sioux City.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa farmers are hopeful last week’s rain will help the soybean crop as the corn harvest gets under way during the nation’s worst dry spell in a generation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers are still chopping corn for silage and starting to harvest corn for grain and seed. Fifty-three percent of the corn crop is in poor to very poor condition.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Board of Regents has started the search for a replacement for University of Northern Iowa President Ben Allen. The regents met by telephone yesterday to authorize the board to hire a firm to help with the search.

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Forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA: Tue., Aug. 28th 2012

Weather

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

329 AM CDT TUE AUG 28 2012 National Weather Service/Des Moines

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…SUNNY…HOT…BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY…SUNNY…BREEZY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGH AROUND 90.

FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LABOR DAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 60S. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S.

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Chiefs Still Trying to Find Identity in Preseason

Sports

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are heading toward their preseason finale Thursday night at Green Bay with what appears to be an identity problem. Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis give Kansas City one of the league’s best backfields — a quintessential thunder-and-lightning look. And with the play of Matt Cassel at quarterback one of the biggest question marks entering the regular season, there’s little doubt the Chiefs prefer to be a defensive-minded, ball-control team. That makes the way Friday night’s 44-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks played out all the more surprising. New offensive coordinator Brian Daboll aired it out 44 times. Even Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel sounded a bit perplexed by the direction the team is headed, and admitted that it needs to figure out quickly what it does well.

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ROBERTA “BERTIE” MARIE REIFF, 62, of Griswold

Obituaries

August 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

ROBERTA “BERTIE” MARIE REIFF, 62, of Griswold, died Mon., Aug. 27th, at her home in Griswold.  Funeral services for ROBERTA REIFF will be held 11-A.M. Thu.,  Aug. 30th, at the Oakland Christian Church. Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

There will be an open visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday, with the family will be present from 5:30-7:30 PM.

Interment will be at the Oaklawn Cemetery.

ROBERTA “BERTIE” REIFF is survived by:

Her children: Rodney Pendgraft and his wife Angela; Tracy Beason; and Stephanie Reiff.

Her step children: Joyce and Anita.

Her brother: Robert

Her grandchild, other relatives and friends.

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