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NWS Forecast for 6-30-12

Weather

June 30th, 2012 by admin

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 93.  Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind between 3 and 7 mph.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind between 3 and 9 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind between 6 and 9 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind between 7 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

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Airplane crashes on take off from rural Pottawattamie County airstrip

News

June 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Two men, including one from Atlantic were injured during the crash of a single-engine aircraft Friday evening in Pottawattamie County.

Plane crash NW of Griswold Friday night (Ric Hanson photo's)

The crash was reported just after 8:30-p.m, southeast of 18384 490th Street, or about six-miles northwest of Griswold. Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker told KJAN News the plane was taking-off from a private grass runway east of the residence following an aircraft fly-in type event, when the accident occurred.

The plane was owned and flown by a 75-year old man from Atlantic. Danker says the pilot, and his 59-year old male passenger, also from the Atlantic area, where taking off when the engine stalled. The plane came down in a soybean field just east of 490th Street and flopped onto its top. There were injuries, but they were not believed to be life-threatening.

Plane crash, image #2

 Danker says the pilot suffered a possible broken femur, and while a report on the passenger’s condition was not immediately available, their injuries were likely not serious.

Both men were transported by Griswold Rescue to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Their names will likely not be released until Monday. Danker said the NTSB and FAA will be out on Monday to investigate the crash and crash site. The Sheriff said he was very happy to learn the injuries weren’t more serious. He says they’ve had aircraft accidents before in the area.

Plane crash, image#3

 Typically when a small aircraft crashes, they often result in more serious injuries or death.

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Storms bring hail, winds to Iowa

News, Weather

June 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Strong storms produced hail, rain and strong winds and causing power outages as they rolled across Iowa Friday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service says the storms hit central Iowa Friday afternoon with one-inch diameter hail reported in DeSoto along with 50-mph winds, just after 3-p.m., hail up to 2 1/2-inches in diameter in Newton, and winds of 72 mph near Grinnell, where a semitrailer had jackknifed on Interstate 80. Officials say winds toppled a barn near Searsboro. There are no reports of injuries.

Power outages were reported in Des Moines, where 2,200 customers of MidAmerican Energy were without power Friday afternoon. The storms moved into eastern Iowa, where Alliant Energy reported over 19,000 customers without power in Benton, Iowa and Linn counties. Officials say power lines blowing down and trees falling on lines are to blame for most of the problems.

 

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Cubs RHP Wells outrighted to minors

Sports

June 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

CHICAGO (AP) — Right-handed pitcher Randy Wells, designated for assignment earlier this week by the Chicago Cubs, has been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa. Wells was 1-2 with a 5.34 ERA over 28 2-3 innings in Chicago, working as a reliever and fill-in starter. The five-year veteran started 82 games for Chicago in the previous three seasons, going 27-30 with a 4.05 ERA. In 2009, he was 12-10 with a 3.05 ERA in 27 starts.

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Military confirms soldier from SW IA killed in Afghanistand

News

June 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

EMERSON, Iowa (AP) — Military officials have confirmed earlier reports that an Iowan is among two U.S Army soldiers killed in an attack in Afghanistan.

Sgt. James Skalberg, Jr.

The Defense Department said Friday evening 25-year-old Sgt. James Skalberg Jr., who grew up in Emerson, died on Wednesday when his vehicle was hit by an IED, or improvised explosive device, in the Wardak province. Skalberg graduated from Nishna Valley High School in 2005 and attended Peru State College in Peru, Neb. He joined the Army in 2007. His wife, Jessica, told the Omaha World-Herald that he was a “loving, good-hearted man.” Skalberg is survived by his wife and son, Carter, of Red Oak; his parents and a sister, all of Cullman, Ala.; and other relatives. Funeral services are pending.

Officials say 24-year-old 1st Lt. Stephen Prasnicki, of Lexington, Va., also died in the attack.

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GLORIA FAE ERICKSON, 84, of Griswold (Svcs. 7-6-12)

Obituaries

June 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

GLORIA FAE ERICKSON, 84, of Griswold, died Fri., June 29th, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial services for GLORIA ERICKSON will be held 11-a.m. Fri., July 6th, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Griswold. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

A Private family burial will be held.

Memorials may be directed to the Faith Lutheran Church in Griswold.

GLORIA ERICKSON is survived by:

Her son Larry (Rita) Erickson, of Council Bluffs.

2 grandchildren

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RICHARD L. MORRELL, 87, of Ocala, FL (7-3-12)

Obituaries

June 29th, 2012 by Jim Field

RICHARD L. MORRELL, 87, of Ocala, Florida died June 21st, 20012 at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, Florida.  Funeral services for Richard L. Morrell will be held on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 at 10:30 am in the Gray United Methodist Church.  Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

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Friends may call anytime at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.  Family visitation will be held on Monday, July 2 at 6:30 at the funeral home.

Burial in the Gray Cemetery, west of Gray, IA.

Richard L. Morrell is survived by:

Wife: Evelyn

Daughters: Barb (John) Morrell of Sunderland, MA; Jeanette (Larry) Meeker of Orange Park, FL; Deb (Roger) Morrell of Snellville, GA

Son: Doug Morrell of Ocala, FL

5 Grandchildren

1 Great Grandchild

Other relatives, and friends.

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July 2012

Birthday Club

June 29th, 2012 by admin

July 1st:

  • Michele Kirchoff of Lewis (Winner)
  • Helen Roth of Atlantic
  • Dave Denney of Anita

July 2nd:

  • Sheryl Chisholm of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Kay Harris-Wickman of Atlantic
  • Julie Vais

July 3rd:

  • Maxine Schwartz of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Nancy Fredrickson of Atlantic
  • Victoria Shriver of Atlantic

July 4th:

  • Brandy Fiebelkorn of Exira (Winner)
  • Julie Kixmiller of Walnut
  • Mildred Glenn of Walnut

July 5th:

  • Katelyn Ketchum of Casey (Winner)
  • Dr. Gary Schultz of Avoca

July 6th:

  • Sara Shroder of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Dorothy Bouchard of Atlantic

July 7th:

  • no birthdays

July 8th:

  • Chad Jones of Massena (Winner)
  • Lynette Hansen of Atlantic
  • Chelsea Petersen of Exira
  • Misty Sisk of Atlantic

July 9th:

  • no birthdays

July 10th:

  • Nathan Steffen of Wiota (Winner)
  • Ruth Hansen of Exira

July 11th:

  • Lance Lage of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Lynn Andersen of Guthrie Center
  • Kellie Jimerson of Atlantic
  • Linda Edelman of Atlantic
  • Sam Miller of Atlantic

July 12th:

  • Don Pelzer of Marne (Winner)
  • Leah Schmidt of Harlan
  • Nancy Misnor

July 13th:

  • Carol Seddon of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Annette Andersen of Kimballton
  • Katie Wright of Atlantic
  • Becky Juhler of Wiota
  • David Christoffersen of Kimballton
  • Joni Peterson of Atlantic
  • Ashley Parks of Glenwood

July 14th:

  • Laeni Pelzer of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jackie Pelzer of Marne
  • Jolene Ketchum of Casey
  • JD Beymer of Atlantic

July 15th:

  • Brenda Holste of Massena (Winner)

July 16th:

  • Jayden Jensen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Connie Schultes of Exira
  • Wilber Berger of Atlantic
  • Lois Coomes of Atlantic

July 17th:

  • Erin Kelly of Griswold (Winner)
  • Haden-Cooper Landsdown
  • Naomi DeVoss
  • John Walker of Brayton
  • Tracey Hardisty of Cumberland
  • Troy McCurdy of Atlantic

July 18th:

  • Mary Ottmar (Winner)

July 19th:

  • Shianna Riesberg of Audubon (Winner)
  • Betty Oehlertz of Avoca
  • John L. Christensen of Atlantic

July 20th:

  • Everett Carroll of Avcoa (Winner)
  • Dorothy Wolf of Exira
  • Agnes Atwood of Exira
  • Katie Carroll of Harlan
  • Dennis Witt of Atlantic

July 21st:

  • Luane Wilcox of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Connie Beymer of Atlantic

July 22nd:

  • Rebecca Buckman of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jennifer Johnson of Hamlin
  • Judy Hill of Exira
  • Jeanette Nielsen of Exira

July 23rd:

  • John Stokes of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Barb Harris of Wiota
  • Steve Linn of Atlantic
  • Dorothy Carroll of Harlan
  • Scott Svoboda of Atlantic

July 24th:

  • Preston White of Kimballton (Winner)
  • Mary Ann Jespersen of Atlantic
  • Evelyn Knop of Atlantic
  • Pastor Glen Meyers of Exira
  • Ruth Barton of Exira

July 25th:

  • Wanda Schwier of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Don Lebeck of Audubon
  • Nancy Armstrong of Atlantic
  • Jad Denney of Anita
  • Kim Kopp of Anita

July 26th:

  • Judy Ferguson of Anita (Winner)

July 27th:

  • Ellen Hay of Exira (Winner)
  • Janice Rasmussen of Atlantic
  • Landon & Logan Miller of Atlantic
  • Bruce Schemeling of Casey

July 28th:

  • Fletcher Toft of Exira (Winner)
  • Carolyn Johnson of Atlantic
  • Randy Steffen of Griswold
  • Corey Jensen of Kimballton

July 29th:

  • Kerrigan Larsen of Audubon (Winner)
  • Lisa Meseck of Exira

July 30th:

  • Jim Hensley of Massena (Winner)
  • Cliff Wright of Wiota
  • Roger Hanson of Wiota
  • Dennis Schwab of Audubon
  • Don Lauritsen of Hamlin
  • Paulette Agger of Anita

July 31st:

  • Jacquie Aupperle of Wiota (Winner)
  • Sherri Sieck of Atlantic
  • Lucille Winther of Harlan
  • Guy Smith of Wiota
  • Palin Scybert of Harlan

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FRANK M. JESSEN, 87, of Stuart (Svcs. 7-3-12)

Obituaries

June 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

FRANK M. JESSEN, 87, of Stuart, died Fri., June 29th, at the Stuart Community Care Center. Funeral services for FRANK JESSEN will be held 10-a.m. Tue., July 3rd, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Dexter has the arrangements.

Visitation will be open at the funeral home from 5-8pm Mon., July 2nd.

Memorials may be directed to the St. Louis Seminary Fund, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Burial will be in the Westfork Township Cemetery near Climbing Hill, IA.

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Drug-related arrests reported in Shenandoah

News

June 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Two people were arrested after authorities in Shenandoah executed a search warrant early this (Friday) morning. Shenandoah Police say 31-year old Christopher Osborne and 28-year old Tarrah Stanton were taken into custody on charges of child endangerment, after authorities searched a home at 407 Church Street. Osborne faces additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance with the intent to deliver, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. During the search, authorities recovered 13.5-grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and an undisclosed amount of cash. Osborne and Stanton were being held in the Page County Jail on $5,000 bond, each.

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