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Boys State Tennis Finals Results

Sports

May 29th, 2012 by admin

The State Boys Tennis Tournament in Class 1A and 2A finished up on  Saturday, May 26th.  The Class 1A tournament was played at Byrne’s Park Tennis Complex in Waterloo and Class 2A is played at Veteran’s Memorial Tennis Center in Cedar Rapids.

In Class 1A Singles play Junior Pete Walker of Red Oak lost in the championship semifinals to John Ellis of Boone 6-0, 6-4.  Walker then played in the third place match and fell to Alex Bernt of Columbus Catholic, Waterloo 6-2, 6-2.  Walker finished in fourth place with the two losses on Saturday after winning his first two matches on Friday.

Also in 1A Doubles play the Red Oak team of Senior Craig White and Sophomore Jordan Nelson lost in the consolation semifinals 6-3, 6-0 to a team from Spirit Lake/Okoboji.  They then played and won the 7th place match 6-2, 6-3 over a duo from Pella.

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Iowa offering “free fishing days”

Ag/Outdoor

May 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is trying to lure more people to go fishing. Next weekend (June 1-3), the DNR will allow Iowans without a fishing license to go fishing for free. DNR fish biologist Martin Konrad says it’s a great time of year to cast a line in an Iowa lake. “This is the time of year when the fish are still close to shore, so shore anglers have just as good of an opportunity to catch fish as boat anglers,” Konrad says. The conditions this spring and past winter have also contributed to a healthy crop of fish that’re biting. “We’ve had tremendous fishing this spring,” Konrad says. “The weather warmed up early in March and people got out. Fishing has been above average and it’s been particularly good in the Great Lakes area.” Konrad suggests fishing may be a way for some adults to re-live their childhood memories. “Maybe they’ve been away from fishing for a while and have kind of forgotten about it. Here’s a wake up call,” Konrad says. “The DNR wants people to come back, start fishing again and enjoy it as an outdoor sport and a family activity.” For more information about the Iowa DNR “free fishing days” —
http://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing.aspx

(Pat Curtis/Radio Iowa)

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Missing person and vehicle sought

News

May 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County this (Tuesday) morning are continuing to ask for the public’s help in locating a missing person and their vehicle. Officials say the owner of a 2000 Ford F-150 extended cab pick up has not been seen or heard from since about 9-p.m., Saturday. They said the person may have some health issues.

The missing vehicle was described as being brown over tan in color, with a Silver tool box. The Iowa license number is 085 ZEB.  If you have seen that pickup truck or know where it or its driver is, please call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 712 623-5107 or contact your local law enforcement agency.  Additional details concerning the driver and other, related information,  is currently not available.

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast – Tue., May 29th 2012

Podcasts, Weather

May 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the (podcast) Freese-Notis forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, and the weather stats for Atlantic.

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Powerful storm strikes Sioux County over the weekend

News, Weather

May 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

 HULL, Iowa (AP) – Many in northwest Iowa spent Monday cleaning up after a severe thunderstorm hit Sioux County.  The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says trees, branches and power lines were knocked down during the storm as it passed over Hull, Hawarden and Boyden on Sunday night.  The Sioux City Journal reports several homes were hit by downed trees but that no injuries were reported. Officials say wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour were also reported and some residents lost power for about three hours.

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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA: May 29th, 2012

Weather

May 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Today…Sunny. High in the mid 70s. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Tonight…Mostly clear. Low in the upper 40s. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph through midnight.

Wednesday…Mostly sunny. High in the upper 60s. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night…Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms through midnight…then showers likely and isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Low around 50. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Thursday…Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Cooler. High in the mid 50s. Northeast wind around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Thursday Night…Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Low in the upper 40s.

Friday…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Warmer. High in the upper 60s.

Friday Night And Saturday…Partly cloudy. Low in the lower 50s. High in the mid 70s.

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Audubon City Council to vote on budget amendment tonight

News

May 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A public hearing is set for this evening in Audubon, with regard to an amendment to the 2011-2012 Budget. The hearing will take place during the City Council’s regular session, which begins at 7-p.m. The amendment is being made necessary, after receipts in the general fund turned out to be higher than expected. Following the public hearing, the Council will act on a resolution approving the budget amendment.

In other business, the Audubon City Council will hold a separate public hearing on the sale of the vacated portion of an alley in Lot 14 of the west Audubon addition, followed by action on a resolution to proceed with the sale.

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Adair County Board to hold budget talks with Sheriff

News

May 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will discuss budget matters when they hear from Sheriff Brad Newton this morning, during their meeting at the courthouse in Greenfield. Other matters to come before the board for their 9-a.m. session, include a report from County Conservation Director Kevin Blazek, on wages and status…and a report from County Recorder Janelle Schneider, with regard to a copier lease agreement

At 10-a.m., the Supervisors will move from their Board Room to the Adair County Public Safety Center Meeting Room, where they will hear from ISU Professor Carlton Basmajian,who will discuss a Comprehensive Plan, and, the V.A. Administrator, about matters pertaining to that office.

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Iowa early News Headlines – Tue., May 29th 2012

News

May 29th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

HULL, Iowa (AP) — Many in northwest Iowa spent yesterday cleaning up after a severe thunderstorm hit Sioux County. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says trees, branches and power lines were knocked down during the storm. The storm passed over Hull, Hawarden and Boyden on Sunday night.

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (AP) — Volunteer firefighters in Mount Vernon celebrated the opening of a new firehouse yesterday, replacing its aging headquarters. The $2 million building replaces the department’s downtown location, which opened in 1967. The new building was mostly paid for by the city of Mount Vernon.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A California man has been killed in motorcycle accident in Marshalltown. The Iowa State Patrol says 24-year-old Ryan Viramontes of Norwalk, California was speeding Sunday night when he lost control and hit a guard railing. The fatal accident happened just before midnight.

ATLANTIC, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Adair County say a toddler has died after a tree fell on him. Fontanelle’s police chief says 3-year old Nathan Hutt was playing in a yard on Sunday when a large tree blew over. Funeral services for Hutt are currently pending.

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Montgomery County Teen in Car-Deer Accident Saturday

News

May 28th, 2012 by admin

No injuries were reported following a car-verus-deer collision over the weekend, in Montgomery County. Sheriff’s officials said Monday, the accident happened at around 10:20-pm, Saturday.  Authorities report a 2004 Dodge Stratus owned and driven by 19-year-old Bradey Melvin Telschow, of Red Oak, hit a deer while traveling east on 150th Street, about one-half mile west of F Avenue.  The car sustained approximately $6,500 damage. No citations were issued.

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