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Spring Training Baseball, Monday: Cardinals beat Braves, Fall to Nationals

Sports

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – Carlos Beltran went 2-for-4 in his return following a bout with the flu, and Kolten Wong singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning as a St. Louis Cardinals split squad beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Monday. Cardinals starter Jaime Garcia allowed one run, three hits and two walks. Only 21 of his 40 pitches were strikes.

In the early afternoon game, Ryan Zimmerman homered for the second time this spring and added a double in the Washington Nationals’ 8-4 victory against a St. Louis Cardinals split squad, Monday. David Freese hit a three-run home run for St. Louis. Top Cardinals prospect Shelby Miller gave up three runs and four hits in 2 1-3 innings.

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Chiefs Re-sign Defensive Lineman Amon Gordon

Sports

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed defensive lineman Amon Gordon, a 30-year-old veteran who played in all 16 games last season. Terms of the deal announced Monday were not released. Gordon, 6-foot-2 and 305 pounds, joined Kansas City in 2011 after previous stints with Tennessee, Seattle, Baltimore, Denver and Cleveland. His 57 career tackles include 20 last season – 12 of them solo – for the Chiefs. He also had two sacks and a quarterback pressure for Kansas City.

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Reminder: Storm Spotter Training Wed. Night, in Lewis

News, Weather

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A reminder from KJAN and Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon: The 2012 Annual Cass County National Weather Service Storm Spotter Program training will be held Wednesday night, in Lewis. The free program is open to the general public, and is recommended for emergency responders. It takes place in the Lewis Fire Station, beginning at 7-p.m. Wed., March 14th.

Each year, meteorologists with the National Weather Service (NWS) travel to most of the 51 counties they serve to provide a comprehensive multi-media spotter training presentation. The classes are hosted by local emergency management officials, fire departments and a few amateur radio clubs. There are several opportunities for you to attend one of these classes free of charge. The classes typically last one-to two-hours.

The courses cover information about severe weather climatology, severe thunderstorm types, different weather threats and how to identify them, how to report severe weather, spotter safety and severe weather communications. For more information, contact Mike Kennon, at 712-254-1500.

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Another Cass County Supervisor files for re-election

News

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman reports, at the close of business Monday, Frank Waters had filed papers for re-election to the Cass County Board of Supervisors, representing District 5. Waters joins Supervisor’s Chairman Duane McFadden, Auditor Dale Sunderman, and Sheriff Darby McClaren, on the list of candidates who have filed for re-election to their respective County Office. The last day to file election papers for the June 5th Primary, is March 28th.

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Atlantic School Board to hold Public Hearing tonight on budget

News

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A public hearing will be held this evening on the 2012-2013 Budget for the Atlantic Community School District. The hearing takes place during the Board’s regular meeting at 7:30-p.m., in the Media Center at the Atlantic High School. Action on approving the certified 2012-2013 budget will following later in the evening.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will hear a mentoring report from Margo Magill, and a progress report on construction at the Middle School, from Jerry Purdy with Design Alliance. Action items (other than on the budget) include: approving bus bids; the awarding of a contract for banking services; approving Drivers Education fees for Summer 2012 & 2012-2013 school lunch prices; an adjustment to the 2011-12 District Calendar; and other matters.

Prior to concluding the meeting, the board will discuss Fall 2011 test data.

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DOROTHY M. McGUIRE, 89, of Audubon (Svcs 3-14-12)

Obituaries

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DOROTHY M. McGUIRE, 89, of Audubon, died Sun., March 11th, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. A Mass of Christian Burial service for DOROTHY McGUIRE will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., March 14th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family visitation is 7-p.m. Tue., March 13th.

Burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Audubon.

Dorothy McGuire is survived by:

Her son – Bill (Karen) McGuire, of Audubon.

Her sister – Delores (George) Berry, of Overland Park, KS.

1 granddaughter, her sister-in-law, other relatives & friends.

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RAYMOND L. HERRON, 44, of Exira (Svcs. 3-14-12)

Obituaries

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

RAYMOND L. HERRON, 44, of Exira, died Sat., March 10th, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for RAYMOND HERRON will be held 2-p.m. Wed., March 14th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will be present 6-p.m. Tue., March 13th.

Cremation will follow the funeral service.

Raymond Herron is survived by:

His wife – Mary White, of Exira.

His son – Jon Herron, of Exira.

His step-children: Ejay White, of Omaha, NE; Eddie White & fiance’ Lauranna Morrisseau, of Atlantic.

His father – Maurice & wife Tammy Winstenberg, of Jefferson.

His mother – Grace Berlin, of Essex.

His half-sister: Wende (Rich) Christensen, of Hartley.

His foster brothers & sisters, his foster nieces & nephews, and his sister-in-law.

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: March 13, 2012

Podcasts, Weather

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here is the forecast for Atlantic and the KJAN listening, and, the weather stats for Atlantic….

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CLARENCE PETRI, 104, of Stuart & formerly of Adair (svcs. 3-16-12)

Obituaries

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

CLARENCE PETRI, 104, of Stuart (& formerly of Adair), died Sat., March 10th, at the Stuart Community Care Center. Funeral services for CLARENCE PETRI will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., March 16th, at St. John’s Lutheran Church northwest of Adair. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Adair has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family present, will take place one-hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church at 3046 Union Avenue, in Adair.

Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Clarence Petri is survived by his daughter: Jane Petri, of Adair.

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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in Iowa: Tue., March 13 2012

Weather

March 13th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

(Issued 4:01-a.m.)

Today…Sunny…warmer. Patchy fog through mid morning. High in the upper 70s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight…Mostly clear. Warmer. Low in the mid 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday…Mostly sunny. High in the upper 70s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night…Partly cloudy. Low in the lower 50s. South wind near 10 mph.

Thursday…Mostly sunny. High in the upper 70s. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night And Friday…Mostly cloudy. Low in the mid 50s. High in the mid 70s.

Friday Night…Partly cloudy. Low in the upper 50s.

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