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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Multiple Counties

Weather

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
814 PM CDT FRI JUN 16 2017

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Montgomery County in southwestern Iowa…
Mills County in southwestern Iowa…
Shelby County in southwestern Iowa…
Fremont County in southwestern Iowa…
Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa…
Eastern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa…
Page County in southwestern Iowa…
Northeastern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska…
Northeastern Nemaha County in southeastern Nebraska…
Southeastern Douglas County in east central Nebraska…
Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska…
Sarpy County in east central Nebraska…
Eastern Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska…
Cass County in southeastern Nebraska…

* Until 845 PM CDT

* At 814 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles east of Persia to Treynor to 3 miles
southeast of Pacific Junction to 4 miles southwest of Elmwood,
moving southeast at 45 mph.

These are very dangerous storms.

HAZARD…80 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include…
Southeastern Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, Nebraska
City, Plattsmouth, Red Oak, Clarinda, Glenwood, Shenandoah, Harlan,
Ashland, Springfield, Oakland, Villisca, Hamburg, Malvern, Sidney,
Louisville and Weeping Water.

This includes the following highways…
Highway 136 in Nebraska between mile markers 238 and 240.
Highway 2 in Nebraska between mile markers 493 and 508.
Highway 34 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 51.
Highway 59 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 80.
Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 35 and 88.
Interstate 29 between mile markers 1 and 56.
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 48.
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 414 and 430, and
between mile markers 452 and 454.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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Tornado Warning Fremont Montgomery & Mills Counties

Weather

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
807 PM CDT FRI JUN 16 2017

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northeastern Fremont County in southwestern Iowa…
West central Montgomery County in southwestern Iowa…
Mills County in southwestern Iowa…
Northeastern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska…
Northeastern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska…

* Until 830 PM CDT

* At 806 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Offutt AFB, or 12 miles south of Omaha, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near…
Plattsmouth around 810 PM CDT.
Pacific Junction around 815 PM CDT.
Glenwood around 820 PM CDT.
Malvern around 830 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hastings, Silver City, Imogene, Camp Maha, Randolph and Tabor.

This includes the following highways…
Highway 34 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 27.
Highway 59 in Iowa between mile markers 25 and 31.
Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 73 and 85.
Interstate 29 between mile markers 27 and 42.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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New Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 4-am Saturday: Includes Cass County

Weather

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 341
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
745 PM CDT FRI JUN 16 2017

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 341 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

IAC001-003-007-009-015-029-039-049-051-053-073-077-099-117-121-
123-125-127-135-153-157-159-169-171-173-175-179-181-185-
170900-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0341.170617T0045Z-170617T0900Z/

IA
. IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAIR ADAMS APPANOOSE
AUDUBON BOONE CASS
CLARKE DALLAS DAVIS
DECATUR GREENE GUTHRIE
JASPER LUCAS MADISON
MAHASKA MARION MARSHALL
MONROE POLK POWESHIEK
RINGGOLD STORY TAMA
TAYLOR UNION WAPELLO
WARREN WAYNE
$$

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Tornado Warning! Harrison and Shelby Counties

Weather

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
751 PM CDT FRI JUN 16 2017

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Eastern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa…
West central Shelby County in southwestern Iowa…

* Until 815 PM CDT

* At 751 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of Logan, or 26 miles southwest of
Denison, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Persia around 815 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Woodbine, Schaben Park and Willow Lake Recreation Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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Severe Tstorm warning until 8:15-p.m. for Fremont/Mills/Pott/Harrison Counties

Weather

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
749 PM CDT FRI JUN 16 2017

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Fremont County in southwestern Iowa…
Mills County in southwestern Iowa…
Central Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa…
South central Harrison County in southwestern Iowa…
Sarpy County in east central Nebraska…
Northeastern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska…
Northwestern Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska…
Southeastern Douglas County in east central Nebraska…
Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska…
Cass County in southeastern Nebraska…

* Until 815 PM CDT

* At 748 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles southeast of Missouri Valley to 4 miles
north of Council Bluffs to near Gretna to 9 miles south of Wahoo,
moving southeast at 40 mph.

These are very dangerous storms.

HAZARD…80 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include…
Southeastern Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista,
Plattsmouth, Ralston, Glenwood, Gretna, Waverly, Ashland,
Springfield, Oakland, Malvern, Louisville, Weeping Water, Treynor,
Underwood, Carson and Elmwood.

This includes the following highways…
Highway 34 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 23.
Highway 59 in Iowa between mile markers 31 and 55.
Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 57 and 91.
Highway 77 in Nebraska between mile markers 81 and 82.
Interstate 29 between mile markers 15 and 56.
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 23.
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 411 and 444, and
between mile markers 448 and 454.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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MILES L. GIBSON, 87, of Dallas Center (No Services)

Obituaries

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

MILES L. GIBSON, 87, of Dallas Center, died Friday, June 16th, at home. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held for MILES GIBSON at this time. Twigg Funeral Home in Panora is handling the arrangements.

MILES GIBSON is survived by:

His wife – Dorothy Gibson, of Dallas Center.

His sons – Dr. Roger (Sue) Gibson, of Kerrville, TX, and Dr. Randy (Dr. Laura) Gibson, of Minburn.

His daughter – Teresa Gibson, of Dallas Center.

His sister – Marilyn Maddick, of Missouri.

6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

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DeWitt man charged with murder in death of his parents

News

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DEWITT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have charged a man with two counts of murder in the deaths of his parents, whose bodies were found in the eastern Iowa city of DeWitt. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office on Monday charged Gavin Glasz with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 51-year-old Brian Paul Glasz and 54-year-old Michelle Renee Glasz. They were found dead Tuesday in their DeWitt home.

Clinton County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the home after Brian Glasz didn’t show up at work. Deputies found Gavin Glasz outside and later discovered the body of Brian Glasz in a laundry room and the body of Michelle Glasz in the basement. Both were wrapped in blankets and had died of “multiple sharp force injuries” and strangulations. Brian Glasz also suffered blows to his head.

DeWitt was jailed on a $1 million bond.

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Iowa court: Mandatory juvenile sentences should be uncommon

News

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that two men who committed felonies as juveniles and were sentenced to more than 17 years in prison without parole must be resentenced. The court concluded in a 4-3 opinion that long juvenile sentences without the possibility of parole should be uncommon.

The ruling means Christopher Roby, of Waterloo and Jarrod Majors, of Bedford, are likely to be paroled. Both were sentenced to more than 17 years without parole, Roby for sexual abuse and Majors for attempted murder.

The case sets Iowa apart from most other states in its practice of telling judges that mandatory minimum prison terms for juveniles should only be short sentences and should be rare after careful individual review based only on evidence and expert testimony.

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NE trucker cited following fiery crash in Council Bluffs

News

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Council Bluffs Police say a truck driver from Nebraska was cited following a fiery accident early this (Friday) afternoon on Interstate 80. Authorities say 74-year old Lester Fox, of Ashland, NE., was driving a semi tractor trailer eastbound on I-80 at around 12:25-p.m. near mile marker 1, when the rig left the road and struck a collapsible attentuator and several Jersey barriers.

Upon impact, one of the semi’s fuel tanks ruptured and a large fire ensued. Fox was able to escape from the cab of the truck. He was transported to Mercy Hospital and treated for minor injuries. Police cited Fox for Failure to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle.

During the incident, traffic was re-routed to I-480 into Iowa, as I-80 was closed for about 3-hours.

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“Healthy U” June 22nd focuses on female pelvic medicine

News

June 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The next session of “Healthy U” at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, is  is scheduled for noon on Thursday, June 22nd. Dr. Mike Woods will present on Female Pelvic Medicine.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and other tissues that form a sling or hammock across the pelvis. In women, it holds the uterus, bladder, bowel, and other pelvic organs in place so that they can work properly, and the pelvic floor can become weak or be injured. Dr. Woods will discuss symptoms and treatments.

Dr. Woods is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology as well as a new subspecialty, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). He was among the first in the United States to earn the FPMRS certification, and is currently the only board-certified FPMRS specialist who lives and practices in southwest Iowa.

Dr. Mike Woods, MD, FACOG

Healthy U is a free educational lunch series at Cass County Health System held monthly in Conference Room 2. The public is invited and welcome to attend, but reservations are required as lunch is provided for all attendees. Call 712-243-7479 to reserve your seat.

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