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Company teams up with Iowa Western to help apprentices ‘earn while you learn’

News

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

CARTER LAKE – A Carter Lake steel fabrication company “could not be more excited” about the success of its apprenticeship program through Iowa Western Community College. Owen Industries graduated its first two journeyman welders at a ceremony Wednesday. Thomas Stalbosky and Brad Dittman will now help mentor future apprentices. The company has three active apprentices and plans to hire several additional people for its third class. Dittman says the program will “make sure you’re prepared.” Stalbosky says the program allows you to learn on the job while earning a paycheck. Owen Industries offers the first competency-based welding apprenticeship program in the state. Dan Kinney, president of Iowa Western Community College, says the college is excited for the future of the program.

Brad Dittman, left, and Thomas Stalbosky show off certificates of completion from the U.S. Department of Labor after becoming journeyman welders through an apprenticeship program at Owen Industries in Carter Lake, Iowa, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

From left, Owen Industries Plant Manager Nick Bristol, journeyman welders Brad Dittman and Thomas Stalbosky, and Owen Industries President Tyler Owen stand for a photo at a luncheon at Owen Industries in Carter Lake, Iowa, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

There’s a growing need for welders and other skilled laborers in Iowa and across the country. Ron DeBord, vice president of human resources at Owen Industries, says there will be a shortage of 400,000 welders nationally by 2024. He said Owen Industries partnered with Iowa Western to recruit passionate individuals who desire to become welders.

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Lorimor man faces Theft charge

News

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports 52-year old Chet Tracy Hiatt, of Lorimor, was charged with theft 5th degree on Sept. 28th. Hiatt was issued a citation to appear in court.

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Reynolds and Hubbell will meet in Ankeny for first debate

News

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell will meet in the Des Moines area for their first debate. The candidates for governor will debate at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ankeny campus of Des Moines Area Community College. The debate is being organized by KCCI-TV and The Des Moines Register. It will be aired live on KCCI.

The campaigns also have agreed to debates Oct. 17 in Sioux City and Oct. 21 in Davenport.

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Pott. County Sheriff’s report (2 recent arrests)

News

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman wanted on a warrant out of Council Bluffs, turned herself-in to the Sheriff’s Office, Wednesday morning. After the warrant for 42-year old Lindsay Michelle Willie, of Council Bluffs, was confirmed, the woman was turned over to Corrections Staff. And, Tuesday night, a traffic stop on a van resulted in the arrest of 23-year old Julia Jacquelyn Churchill, of Council Bluffs. Churchill was taken into custody for Driving While Revoked.

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Atlantic XC Invitational on tap tonight at Atlantic High School

Sports

October 4th, 2018 by admin

The Atlantic Cross Country Invitational is set to run tonight on the grounds of the Atlantic High School. Due to possible weather issues the middle school races have been cancelled for this meet. The schedule tonight will go as follows: 4:00pm Varsity Girls, 4:40pm Varsity Boys, 5:20pm JV Girls, 6:00pm JV Boys. Spectator parking at the high school lot will be limited and the parking lot will be closed off after the first race starts and won’t be reopened until the final race finishes due to the course route.

27 teams are scheduled to participate in the meet. The girls team race will feature 6 ranked teams. Harlan (#2), Glenwood (#5), Dallas Center-Grimes (#6), and Atlantic (#7) are all ranked in Class 3A. Logan-Magnolia comes in top-ranked in Class 1A, while Earlham is #13.  Individually 10 different runners come in ranked in the top-30 of their respective classes. Janette Schraft of Glenwood will be one of the favorites as the 3rd ranked runner in Class 3A. Taylor McCreedy of Atlantic is ranked 6th in 3A and Peyton Pogge of Tri-Center is ranked #2 in Class 1A.

On the boys side Dallas Center-Grimes will be a slight team favorite. The Mustangs are ranked #5 in Class 3A. Glenwood (#13) and Sergeant Bluff-Luton (#15) are also ranked in 3A. Earlham comes in at #2 in 1A. Lewis Central, Thomas Jefferson, and Atlantic have strong squads as well. Individually Jerry Jorgenson of Treynor comes in ranked 2nd in 2A. Nate Mueller (#4) and Ethan Juergens (#14) of ADM are ranked in 3A along with Aiden Ramsey of DCG (#29) and Jalen Petersen of Atlantic (#30). Jordan Hustak of Missouri Valley is ranked 9th in 2A and Leo Garrigan of St. Albert comes in at #24 in 1A. Aidan Booton of Thomas Jefferson is another strong runner that is expected to contend toward the top of the pack.

Here is a look at the course set up for the meet. (Click to Enlarge)

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th

Trading Post

October 4th, 2018 by Jim Field

GARAGE SALE:  Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th.   Friday from 4:00pm  to 7:00 pm and  Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at 800 Mulberry in Atlantic.  Lots of misc.

FOR SALE:  3 Ceiling fans (call for sizes) $15.00 and $20.00 each.  1 Bronze Floor lamp (2 globe) $35.00.  2 storm windows (call for sizes) $10.00 each.  Please contact Grace at 515.473.1760 for more information.  Items are in Atlantic.

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Adair County Supervisors approve amended Wind Energy Ordinance

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A public hearing featuring a large crowd, was held Wednesday morning in Greenfield, as part of the Adair County Board of Supervisors’ meeting. The hearing was with regard to an amended Ordinance “Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property,” and was followed by passage of the third and final reading of the Ordinance, which affects persons who are both in favor of, and opposed to, the construction of numerous Mid-American Energy wind turbines throughout the county.

The amended ordinance sets a 2,000-foot setback for turbines from non-participating residences, and an 800-foot setback for property owners who wish to be associated with Mid-American Energy wind farm turbines.

The Arbor Hill and Orient wind energy projects tentatively calls for the construction 275 turbines, and the option to build 100 more. In all nearly 500 turbines are expected to be built, and will be spread throughout the County. Currently, more than 400 landowners have signed-up to have the turbines built on their land.

And, while the Adair County Supervisors passed the amended Ordinance, they tabled a more comprehensive plan addressing the health concerns, noise and other issues dealing with the turbines.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 10/4/2018

News, Podcasts

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Des Moines police investigating early morning shooting death

News

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(UPDATE) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police are investigating the early morning shooting death of a man. Police say officers and fire department medics responded at 2:25 a.m. Thursday to a shooting report on the city’s north side. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound and medics transported him to a hospital, where he later died. The man was identified as 42-year-old Thurmon Tervale Cole, of Des Moines.

Police are investigating and there have been no arrests. It’s the city’s 10th homicide this year.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 10/4/2018

Podcasts, Sports

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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