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Audubon Football shines in win against CAM

Sports

August 30th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

It was a well fought contest, but the Audubon Wheelers football team came out on top over the CAM Cougars on Friday night 38-20. Out of the gate you knew this was going to be an interesting contest when CAM went three and out on their first drive and Audubon had a punt blocked and retuned for a score to make it 6-0 Cougars. Audubon had a response of their own on the next drive that was capped with an Aaron Olsen 10-yard touchdown run with a two-point conversion giving Audubon the lead at 8-6. Later on, in the quarter the Wheelers started to put a drive together but that was quickly ended with a Carsen Mckee interception, which resulted in a two play 63-yard touchdown run by Kayden Winther to put CAM back up 12-8.

In the second quarter Audubon seemed to be losing steam but was quickly reenergized by an Austin Christensen interception that started a fast touchdown drive from a 13-yard throw from Carson Wessel to Brody Weber into the endzone. The Wheelers were successful with the two-point conversion taking the lead again at 16-12 but weren’t done there. After forcing another three and out Audubon slowly drained the clock and with a minute left Wessel connected with Christensen for a 44-yard touchdown throw in double coverage. The Wheelers capitalized again on their 2-point conversion making it a 24-12 game at the half, after Adam Obrecht picked off Makade Poulsen before halftime.

The third quarter completely turned the ride for the Wheelers as they scored twice from one yard out thanks to Karter Obermeier plunging his way through and Wessel gliding for another score. Those two scores and a missed two-point conversion saw the Audubon lead grow into 38-12 at the end of the third. In the fourth quarter both teams exchanged a few punts before CAM put together their last scoring drive that ended with a Makade Paulsen 5-yard touchdown scramble and efficient 2-point conversion ending the ball game with a score of 38-20.

The Wheelers rushing game resulted in 252 yards off of 47 carries and 3 touchdowns. A big part of the run game was Wessel’s legs scrambling for 198 yards and one touchdown. Wessel was also 9-10 in the pocket with 155 yards and 2 TD’s. Audubon also controlled the time of possession holding onto the ball for 30:11. Coach Birks was proud of the way his team battled throughout the night.

Coach Birks did note that those last few drives before halftime proved to be crucial, and he was impressed with how focused Audubon stayed. 

A large part of Audubon’s success tonight was from the selfless mentality that the team shared. If they can remain selfless, coach Birks know this team can be tough all year.

The Wheelers next game will be at home against Colo-Nesco. CAM’s leading rusher was Kayden Winther who had 87 yards on six carries before being banged up. The Cougars did rush for 212 yards on 40 carries but accumulated three turnovers on the night. CAM will look to bounce back next week on the road as they face the 0-1 Griswold Tigers. 

Layoffs at Wilson Trailer Company in Sioux City

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 30th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A northwest Iowa business that makes trailers for hauling livestock and grain will be laying off dozens of employees this fall. Sioux City’s Wilson Trailer Company has notified the State of Iowa it will be laying off 58 workers on September 30th. By law, businesses that have more than 100 employees are required to provide 60 days advance notice of layoffs. Employees were notified Thursday.

The company, in a written statement, cited slowing trailer sales in the agricultural market as the reason for the layoffs. Wilson Trailer Company, founded in 1890, is a family-owned business with headquarters in Sioux City. It operates five production plants, including two in Sioux City. The rest are in Moberly, Missouri, Yankton, South Dakota, and Lennox, South Dakota.

In addition to trailers to haul grain and livestock, the company makes flatbed and gooseneck trailers.

LARRY JAMES KINNISON, 80, of Council Bluffs (Svcs. 9/4/24)

Obituaries

August 30th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

LARRY JAMES KINNISON, 80, of Council Bluffs. died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. Funeral services for LARRY KINNISON will be held 11-a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Oakland United Methodist Church in Oakland. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is assisting the family.

Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 5:30 until 7:30 PM, at the Oakland United Methodist Church.

Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials will be directed by the family, to the Oakland United Methodist Church and the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department.

LARRY KINNISON is survived by:

His wife – Lucia, of Oakland.

His sons -Troy (Erin) Kinnison, of Grand Island, NE; and Shane (Mary) Kinnison, of Blair, NE.

His brothers -Archie (Lois) Kinnison, of Glendale, AZ.; Vernon Kinnison and friend Sharon Foster, of Wiota, and Keith (Denise) Kinnison, of Iowa City.

4 grandchildren, his 5 bonus grandchildren, his sisters-in-law, Shiela Harry, of Elk Horn, NE, and Mary Armstrong, of Atlantic; other relatives and friends.

Who’s Gonna Win? – Week 1 – 08/30/2024

Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

August 30th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Chris Parks, Jim Field, Asa Lucas, and Matt Mullenix are back for another season of Who’s Gonna Win?  Each week we take a look at 8 area high school football games throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy.

Who’s Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2024 by Rush CPA and Associates and Fareway.

Final 2023 Standings
Matt- 63-17
Jim 61-19
Chris 69-11
Asa 65-15
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Trojan Preview – Week 1 – 08/30/2024

Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

August 30th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

KJAN Sports Director Asa Lucas’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the Week 0 win against T.J. and look forward to second game of the year against Clarke.

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Fatal motorcycle accident in S. central Iowa

News

August 30th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Osceola, Iowa) – A motorcycle accident early this (Friday) afternoon in Clarke County, claimed the life of a man from Des Moines. The Iowa State Patrol reports 38-year-old James Paul Qualls died, after the 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle crashed on Interstate 35 northbound at the exit ramp to Highway 34, near Osceola. The accident happened just before 1-p.m.

The Patrol says witnesses told Troopers the cycle was passing multiple vehicle at a high rate of speed when it took Exit 33 and went out of control. The motorcycle overturned before hitting a sign post. Qualls was ejected from the machine and landed in the ditch. The cycle rolled down the embankment and also came to rest in the ditch.

James Qualls was transported to the Clarke County Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Osceola Police assisted at the scene.

Atlantic Volleyball is fired up for 2024 season

Sports

August 30th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

The Atlantic Trojan volleyball season is now underway, and the program has plenty of excitement to go around. The Trojans are led by first year head coach Alyssa Boltz, who has been on the Atlantic volleyball staff for over 5 years. Coach Boltz is passionate about this position and knows she has a talented pool of girls.

One of the things that impresses coach Boltz about this group is the work ethic they have shown. The girls stay disciplined in practice and carry positive attitudes the whole time.

The Trojans are also bringing back plenty of experience with senior Morgan Botos who has 87 sets under her belt and 57 kills. Senior Paytn Harter is another Atlantic volleyball player who is looking to make an impact for her team. Harter was tied for leading the team in spikes with 87 and led in kills with 175 back in 2023.

Coach Boltz noted that the team has seemed to mesh well together, and she has an abundance of leadership on her squad.

The goals for Atlantic volleyball are to build off of previous year’s success and bring the sharp results from practice onto the floor.

The Trojan’s recently lost their first match of the season 3-1 against the Winterset Huskies. But Coach Boltz still want’s fans to expect passion from every match.

Atlantic volleyball will be back in action on Saturday for the AHSTW tournament.

Several Iowa hunting seasons open over Labor Day weekend

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 30th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa)  – Hundreds of Iowa hunters will hit the fields this holiday weekend for the start of the rabbit and squirrel seasons. Nate Carr, an Iowa D-N-R conservation officer for Hamilton and Hardin counties, says the weather should be ideal.
“Rabbit and squirrel season are going to open up this Saturday,” Carr says. “The two things you’re going to need for that is pretty basic, your typical hunting license, and habitat fee are what’s required for those. For rabbit, shooting hours are sunrise to sunset, you can take up to 10 per day, and then for squirrel, your daily bag limit is six.”

Iowa’s rabbit season runs through February 28th, while the squirrel season will end on January 25th. Carr says this Sunday will also kick off the hunting season for mourning doves.”That’ll run from September 1st all the way through November 29th. Your daily limit for doves is going to be 15 birds,” Carr says. “Just like rabbit and squirrel, make sure you have your hunting license and habitat fee, but also, like any migratory bird, you’re going to need to be registered through HIP or have your HIP registration.”

HIP is the Harvest Information Program, for which you can sign up at IowaDNR-dot-gov. Sunday also marks the start of the teal hunting season, which runs through September 16th.

Nishna Valley Family YMCA hosts Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors

News

August 30th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Nishna Valley Family YMCA on Friday, August 30th, 2024, for an Open House featuring new equipment and pool improvements.
Dan Haynes, Executive Director, shared the YMCA pool recently underwent over $700,000 worth of updates, including repainting the pool, installing a new pump, motor, valves, and sanitization system. Dan shared that the construction took longer than expected, but the pool is back up and running, and they are celebrating with an Open House.
Allison Knox-Westmeyer gave the Ambassadors a tour of the brand-new cardio equipment located on the second floor of the YMCA. Allision shared the state-of-the-art cardio equipment features Bluetooth capabilities, chrome casting, wireless charging for your devices and more. Dan thanked the NISHNANET team for their dedication to getting the technology on the new machines up and running.

Pictured Left to Right: Allison Knox-Westmeyer, Kelsey Beschorner, Chris Parks, Derrick Sears, Scott Bennett, Dolly Bergmann, Anne Quist, Ruth Sear, DeeDee Kalny, Danielle Lyons, Kyle Lenderman, Emily Kennedy, Dee Sothman, Dr. Keith Leonard, Megan Burg, Dianna Williams, Jeremy Butler, Tom Williams, Gabby Wahlert, Lana Westphalen, Bill Saluk, Jeff Christensen, Heidi Johnson, Christina Bateman, Ray McCalla, Meghan Wedemeyer, Dan Haynes, Phil Hascall, Kelly Boucher

The Nishna Valley Family YMCA is currently offering membership specials in celebration of their Open House. The YMCA offers numerous fitness classes, personal training, adult and youth programs as well as an aquatics center great for all ages.
Nishna Valley Family YMCA is located at 1100 Maple Street, Atlantic.
For more information about membership or programming, contact 712-243-3934 or visit www.nishnavalleyymca.com.

Glenwood Police report, 8/30/24

News

August 30th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Glenwood Police Department reports the arrest today (Friday), of 41-year-old Ralph Cleveland, from Council Bluffs. Cleveland was arrested on an Omaha, NE, warrant. He was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.