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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in Iowa: Mon., April15th 2013

Weather

April 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 50. Breezy, with a east wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.

Area School Board meetings scheduled for Monday

News

April 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Members of the CAM and Griswold Community School District’s Boards of Education will hold separate meetings Monday evening.

In Griswold, the Board meets at 5:30-p.m. in the Central Office Board room, to discuss: High School Computer laptops, and Teen Leadership, following presentations on those matters; The 2013 School Board election; and, discussion with regard to the Showcase Night.

The Board is also expected to act on: The Sports Boosters’ Constitution and By-Laws; a resolution pertaining to the School Calendar, and the Fisher Track. They will also receive an update on district negotiations, and various Board Policies.

In Anita, the CAM School Board will gather at 7-p.m. Monday, in the CAM High School Media Center. Discussion and possible action items on their agenda include matters pertaining to: The Football Scoreboard; School Board election; the Anita Development Corporation; Contracts; the 2013-2014 School Calendar; and, approval of 2013 graduates. Prior to adjournment, the CAM School Board will enter into a closed session to discuss negotiations for the 2013-2014 school year.

Atlantic Parks & Rec Board to meet Monday

News

April 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors will hold a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening, in the Council’s chambers at City Hall, beginning at 5:15. During the meeting, Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring will provide the Board with updates on: The Schildberg Recreation Area Campground; The Sunnyside Park Tennis Court reconstruction project, including a review of the project timeline; an update on the Boat ramp project and information regarding Park Department personnel.

Herring will also present a review of the Building Committee meeting held April 4th, and seek the Board’s approval of a change order on the Maintenance Building, as recommended by the Committee.

Shoplifting arrest in Red Oak

News

April 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested a local woman, Sunday afternoon. 34-year old Amy Dawn Clemmons, of Red Oak, was charged with shoplifting. She was taken into custody at around 2:15-p.m. and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where Clemmons was being held on $300 bond.

Wind Advisory for part of the KJAN listening until 4-pm Sun. (4/14)

News, Weather

April 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

AREA COUNTIES: MADISON-ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR-RINGGOLD

345 AM CDT SUN APR 14 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON.

* TIMING…OVER THE SOUTHWEST PORTION OF THE ADVISORY WINDS WILL BEGIN TO BECOME STRONG AROUND 10 AM AND ACROSS THE EAST THE WINDS WILL BEGIN TO BECOME STRONG AROUND 1 PM IN THE AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 TO 30 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 40 TO 45 MPH FOR A PERIOD OF 3 TO 4 HOURS.

* IMPACTS...WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT… ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., April 14th 2013

News

April 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A bill approved by the Legislature and headed to Governor Terry Branstad would give school districts more authority in dealing with parents who enroll their children in the state’s voluntary preschool program but then fail to bring the youths to class. Supporters say the measure is needed because many districts have waiting lists for preschool. If parents enroll their children but don’t bring them to school, they’re still taking spots that could go to others.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) – Police in central Iowa city of Marshalltown say a 14-year-old boy found collapsed on a bike trail has died. Police say officers went to the trail Friday night after getting a report about an unresponsive person lying on the trail. An autopsy has been ordered.

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) – A 36-year-old Glenwood man convicted in February of first-degree murder for the death of his 5-month-old son has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jason Curtis was sentenced Friday for the death of Jackson Curtis on July 14th, 2011.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Union workers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa who have been locked out of their jobs for 20 months at American Crystal Sugar Company have voted to ratify the company’s proposed contract. Fifty-five percent voted this weekend to accept the contract offer. It was the workers’ fifth time voting on the contract. American Crystal is the country’s largest sugar beet processor.

Wainwright, Cardinals whip Brewers 8-0

Sports

April 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Adam Wainwright threw a four-hitter and drove in two runs with three hits, two in a seven-run sixth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Milwaukee Brewers for the second straight game with a 8-0 victory on Saturday.  Milwaukee ace Yovani Gallardo (0-1) endured yet another setback against his nemesis, falling to 1-10 with a 6.83 ERA against St. Louis after getting charged with five earned runs in 5 1-3 innings. Gallardo, a 16-game winner coming off his fourth consecutive 200-strikeout season, was 0-2 with a 12.34 ERA in three starts against St. Louis last season.

The Cardinals have outscored their opponents 23-1 the last three games and are 4-1 on their opening homestand heading into the finale Sunday. The Brewers, minus injured sluggers Corey Hart and Aramis Ramirez, haven’t scored in 25 straight innings and are 1-8 since winning opening day.

ISU QB Richardson adapts to “Pistol” attack

Sports

April 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson is nearly finished with his first spring as the Cyclones starter.  A new role and a new system haven’t slowed down the sophomore.  Richardson earned high praise yet again Saturday from Iowa State offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham for his work in spring ball.

Both Messingham and Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads say they’re pleased with what they’ve seen so far out of Richardson, who took over the starting job at the end of last season and entered the spring atop a thin depth chart. Messingham says Richardson is a smart quarterback who’s shown he can operate schemes under heavy pressure.

HUGH “RUSTY” BAILEY, 60, of Council Bluffs & formerly of Atlantic (Svcs. 4/18/13)

Obituaries

April 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

HUGH “RUSTY” BAILEY, 60, of Council Bluffs & formerly of Atlantic , died Thu., April 11th, at his home in Council Bluffs. Funeral services for “RUSTY” BAILEY will be held 11-a.m. Thu., April 18th, at Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation, with the family present, will be from 9-to 11-am Thu., April 18th, at Zion Lutheran Church (Prior to the service).

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

HUGH BAILEY is survived by:

His sister – Cathie (Leroy) Littlefield, of Strawberry Point, and his brother – Richard Bailey, of West Des Moines.

VIRGIL CLEMSEN, 90, of Coon Rapids (Svcs. 4/15/13)

Obituaries

April 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

VIRGIL CLEMSEN, 90, of Coon Rapids , died Thu., April 11th, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. Funeral services for VIRGIL CLEMSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., April 15th, at the Central Church of Christ in Carroll. Dahn & Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Sun., April 14th, from 3-to 5-pm at the funeral home. The family will greet friends at the Central Church of Christ on Monday, from 9:30-a.m. until the time of service.

Graveside services with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post #120 in Audubon, will be held 2-p.m. Monday, at the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.

VIRGIL CLEMSEN is survived by:

His wife Violet, of Coon Rapids.

His daughters – Vickie Jorgensen, of Carroll; Virlee Sklenar, of Carroll & Vilinda Gleason, of Audubon.

His brother – Lyle Clemsen, of Ft. Dodge.

8 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren.