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High School Softball Scores from Saturday

Sports

June 23rd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten 

#9 Clarinda 12, Fremont-Mills 1
Shenandoah 6, Tri-Center 0
#9 Clarinda 9, Tri-Center 1
Iowa City West 6, Creston 4
Glenwood 15, Roland-Story 2
Fremont-Mills 4, Shenandoah 3
Dubuque Hempstead 6, Creston 2
#12 Bondurant-Farrar 12, Glenwood 2
St. Albert 4, Denison-Schleswig 3

Western Iowa Conference

Woodbine 11, IKM-Manning 1
West Monona 12, Riverside 1
Tri-Center 9, Fremont-Mills 8

Corner Conference 

Highland 7, Griswold 3

Raccoon River Conference

#15 Gilbert 10, Humboldt 0
Boone 5, #11 West Marshall 2
Carlisle 12, Regina Catholic 0
Ankeny 4, North Polk 0
Dowling Catholic 2, #15 Gilbert 1
Boone 13, Humboldt 0
#1 North Polk 4, Oskaloosa 0
Carlisle 4, Clear Creek Amana 3
#12 Bondurant-Farrar 10, Grinnell 2

West Central Activities Conference 

West Central Valley 9, Melcher-Dallas 7
Indianola 16, #10 Interstate-35 7
Seymour 6, West Central Valley 3

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High School Baseball Scores from Saturday

Sports

June 23rd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten 

Kuemper Catholic 12, Pocahontas Area 7
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 8, St. Albert 0
Kuemper Catholic 7, Woodbine 4
Bondurant-Farrar 4, Clarinda 1

Western Iowa Conference

Bedford 8, AHSTW 2

Rolling Valley Conference 

Woodbine 7, Pocahontas Area 1

Raccoon River Conference

Ankeny Centennial 7, Carlisle 2

West Central Activities Conference 

Des Moines Christian 8, Fort Dodge 6

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Request for a new trial of the former Chief of Police in Adair is denied

News

June 23rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa; KCCI) – A judge has denied the former Adair police chief’s request for a new trial, which means Brad Wendt’s convictions will stand. Wendt was found guilty of 11 charges for allegedly misusing his position to buy and possess machine guns.

His legal team argued he should get a new trial because the charges were vague and there wasn’t enough evidence. In the 30-page court document, the judge shared evidence, including texts and law letters Wendt made during his tenure.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, June 23, 2024

Weather

June 23rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 87.West winds around 5 mph this afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear w/a just a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low around 69.

Tomorrow: Sunny, hot & breezy. High near 93. Heat index of up to 105 degrees. HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 1-until 8-p.m. Monday. South winds 15-25 mph.

Tom. Night: Partly cloudy. Low 72. South wind 10-20 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny & breezy w/a 40% chance of afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High near 95. S/SW winds 10-20.

Tuesday Night: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise partly cloudy. Low 64.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 88, and our Low this morning was 63. This day last year in Atlantic the high was 91 and the low 62. The record high in Atlantic on June 23rd, was 105 in 1937, & the record Low was 44, in 1958. Sunrise this morning was at 5:46 am. Sunset this evening is at 8:57 pm.

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Gov. Reynolds Extends Disaster Proclamation to Additional 20 Counties in Response to Severe Storms and Flooding

News

June 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a disaster emergency proclamation to an additional 20 counties in northwest Iowa in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 21. The 21 total counties include Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Floyd, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sioux, Webster, Winnebago, Woodbury, Worth, and Wright.
The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program.
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, contact your local community action agency or visit iowacommunityaction.org.

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Several roads in Northwest Iowa are currently affected by flooding

News

June 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – June 22, 2024 – If you are planning a trip in northwest Iowa this weekend you need to be aware of several road closures that may slow down your trip. Between the evening of June 20 and morning of June 22, portions of northwest Iowa received significant rain, resulting in flooding along various primary highways. There are currently widespread flash flooding and river flooding issues.

Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions and never enter a water-covered roadway. Flood waters can force a vehicle off the roadway. In addition, it is not uncommon for roadways and shoulders to be damaged when flooded, presenting unsafe conditions for motorists.

The Iowa Department of Transportation has issued the warning of travel strongly discouraged in the counties of Lyon, Sioux, O’Brien, Clay, Emmet, and Dickinson.

As of 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, there are 20+ specific locations on the primary highway system with road closures. Not all of the closures will allow for detours as the secondary roadways are also flooded. The Iowa DOT suggests visiting 511ia.org as it has the most up to date roadway closures. Turn around and don’t drown.

The Iowa DOT is working with other state agencies to assist local communities in flood response. This includes traffic control and pumps. Flood recovery will begin once the rain stops, and flood waters can recede.

The latest traveler information is available anytime through the 511 system.

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Traffic stop results in an arrest Tuesday in Adams County

News

June 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – A traffic stop Tuesday west of Corning resulted in the arrest of a woman on drug charges. According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies made the traffic stop on Highway 34 at Gingko Avenue. During an investigation that followed, the K9 “Midge” was deployed and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.

The driver, 66-year-old Marlene Dewylia Dukes, of Villisca, was subsequently arrested on charges that include Possession of Methamphetamine, Operating While Intoxicated, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Dukes was transported to the Adams County Jail and later posted bond.

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Pott. County Deputy shoots & injures aggressive dog that attacked a child

News

June 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Officials with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, Friday,  say a deputy used his service weapon, Wednesday, to shoot and injure a dog that had been acting aggressively and attacked a child. In a press release, the sheriff’s department said at around 3:30-p.m., Wednesday, a Pottawattamie County Deputy was attempting to serve a civil paper in Council Bluffs. The Deputy was told that the owner of the dog was just at the house, but was out trying to catch his dogs that ran from the residence. The Deputy observed an adult male in a blue truck trying to catch a pit bull that was white in color with brindle on its shoulders.
The Deputy was attempting to give this male his paperwork when the dog ran at the Deputy in an aggressive manner. The Deputy retreated to his cruiser and the owner advised the Deputy he was going to try and catch the dog and the Deputy followed to assist. The dog ran south across the street. The Deputy went around the block and observed the dog halfway up the hill on Union Street. The dog then ran down the hill and charged at a juvenile male who was walking on East Pierce. The Deputy began honking his horn to distract the dog from the juvenile.
The dog jumped up on the juvenile and tried to bite him. The Deputy was able to chase the dog away using his patrol vehicle. The Deputy exited his vehicle and went to the juvenile to check on him when the dog returned in an aggressive manner. The dog returned this time showing his teeth and growling. It was at this moment the Deputy drew his firearm and fired a single round at the dog that was now a few feet away. The dog then ran east between the homes. The Deputy immediately requested additional assistance.
The Deputy confirmed that the juvenile was not physically harmed by the dog. The Deputy collected witness information as additional law enforcement arrived in the area to locate the fleeing dog. The Sheriff’s office was notified that the dog was located a short time later. Council Bluffs Animal Control took custody of the dog and it was turned over to its owner at a later time. The dog had a gunshot wound to its right shoulder.

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High School Baseball Scores from Friday

Sports

June 22nd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten 

Council Bluffs Lincoln 7, Glenwood 1
Denison-Schleswig 10, MVAOCOU 0
Lewis Central 11, Atlantic 1
Harlan 8, St. Albert 4
Underwood 2, Creston 1

Western Iowa Conference

AHSTW 4, IKM-Manning 3
Tri-Center 12, Audubon 2
Treynor 12, Missouri Valley 2

Corner Conference 

Stanton 10, East Mills 0 – Corner Conference Tournament

Rolling Valley Conference 

Coon Rapids-Bayard 12, Ar-We-Va 0
Woodbine 14, Boyer Valley 2
CAM 13, Exira-EHK 3

West Central Activities Conference 

Waukee Northwest 18, Van Meter 8
Alta-Aurelia 8, Madrid 3
Perry 5, West Central Valley 0

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High School Softball Scores from Friday

Sports

June 22nd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten 

Denison-Schleswig 7, Spencer 2
Glenwood 2, Saydel 1
St. Albert 11, Harlan 10
Denison-Schleswig 7, Spencer 2

Western Iowa Conference

AHSTW 11, IKM-Manning 1
#7 Audubon 10, Tri-Center 0
Treynor 7, #8 Missouri Valley 2

Corner Conference 

Griswold 9, Fremont-Mills 6 – (Corner Conference Tournament Champions)

Rolling Valley Conference 

Coon Rapids-Bayard 6, Ar-We-Va 4
Woodbine 16, Boyer Valley 5

Raccoon River Conference

Carlisle 3, Solon 2
#12 Bondurant-Farrar 11, Roland-Story 0
#8 ADM 11, Knoxville 0
#13 Urbandale 9, Boone 6
#11 Winterset 7, #12 Waukee 5

West Central Activities Conference 

Glidden-Ralston 5, Panorama 4
Nevada 6, Ogden 5

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