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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023

Weather

August 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 60% chance of late day showers & thunderstorms. High 73. South southwest wind 10 mph becoming west northwest this afternoon.

Tonight: Cloudy & breezy w/a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62. NW @ 15-25 mph.

Monday: Partly sunny w/a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 77. N/NW @ 10-20.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Wednesday: Cloudy & breezy w/an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76.

Saturday’s high was 84 and the low was 63. We received 1.11 inches of rain at the KJAN studios Saturday into early this (Sunday) morning. This day last year the high in Atlantic was 97 and the low was 75. The all-time record high was 105 set in 1930 and the record low was 46 set in 1974 & 1997. Sunrise is at 6:19 a.m. and sunset is 8:32 p.m.

Fatal, high speed crash in Union County Saturday night

News

August 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A high speed crash at around 9:45-p.m. Saturday, in Creston, claimed the life of a person from Creston, and resulted in injuries to a man from Ames. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2001 Ford Mustang was traveling south on Highway 25 in Creston, when the driver lost control near the intersection of Sumner and Howard Streets.

The car left the roadway to the left and struck a parked vehicle before vaulting and striking the front of two houses on the east side of  the road. The vehicle flipped over and came to rest on its top at 313 Sumner Avenue.

The driver suffered life-threatening injuries at died at the at hospital in Creston. A male passenger in the vehicle was flown by Mercy helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Both occupants were wearing their seat belts. Their names were not immediately released.

The crash remains under investigation. The State Patrol was assisted at the scene by Creston Police and the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Fremont County dirt bike injury accident

News

August 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Fremont County, Iowa) – An accident Friday evening in southwest Iowa resulted in a person from Colorado being injured. The Iowa State Patrol, Saturday, reported a 2020 Honda 250R dirt bike driven by 31-year-old Casey Winstead, of Fort Collins, CO, was traveling southbound on 380th Street in Fremont County at around 5:52-p.m., when Winstead failed to stop for a posted stop sign at 120th Street.

As the motorcycle crossed 120th, it was struck by a 2015 GMC Yukon driven by 31-year-old Vanessa Frank, of Randolph (IA). Winstead suffered serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight helicopter to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Vanessa Frank was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.

(UPDATE) Deadly house fire in Atlantic, Saturday

News

August 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – (UPDATED) One person died in a house fire this (Saturday) afternoon, in Atlantic. According Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel, a female resident in the home died. Her name was not immediately released. The house at 804 Walnut Street was a total loss. A cause had not been determined. Two neighbors in the area saw the fire and both called 9-1-1.

The call went out at 4:27-p.m.  Atlantic Police observed heavy smoke upon their arrival, and said the house appeared to be fully involved. Atlantic Fire, Cass EMS and Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies were on the scene moments later. Chief Cappel said flames were coming out of the north, south and east side of the structure. Front entry was attempted, but the smoke was so dense it make it difficult to see, according to Cappel.

He said the fire in the upstairs of the home was made all the more difficult to fight because renovations had been made by means of a wall between the north and south bedrooms. In addition, the stairs were compromised, and along with the main floor.

Additional manpower/mutual aid was requested from the Lewis and Marne Fire Departments. Mother Nature provided some assistance in the form of a brief shower, at around 4:45-p.m.

Ric Hanson (photos)

The State Fire Marshal’s Office was notified and were expected to be on scene shortly.

Chief Cappel thanked the Marne and Lewis Fire Departments, Atlantic Police, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Cass County EMC Mike Kennon and others were stayed at the scene and offered assistance.

(Update) Saturday Night Bash at the Ballfields in Atlantic

News

August 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Organizers of an event in Atlantic that includes fireworks, music and more, have updated information about the event that will take place September 2nd. Everyone is invited to come out to the Atlantic Little League Sports Complex on Saturday, September 2nd for the Saturday Night Bash at the Ballfields event. The fun will begin at 5-p.m.

The event will feature live music from Gut Feeling out of Des Moines and the City of Atlantic’s fireworks show by Wild Wayne’s Fireworks.  (Postponed from the 4th of July!) There will also be a beer garden, food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, a balloon artist, bags, and a punt/pass/kick contest.

Organizers wish to give special thanks to their title sponsor, Camblin Mechanical, for sponsoring the band, and Stamp Construction, L.C., for sponsoring the beer garden.  Thanks also, to: Frederiksen Iron Recycling, Inc.; Lyman Ag Supply, Inc.; Browns Shoe Fit; Car Quest Auto Parts; Duke Rentals; McCurdy Investments, and First Whitney Bank and Trust for their sponsorships of the kids’ activities and attractions.

Mega Millions expected to reach record jackpot following no winner on Friday

News

August 5th, 2023 by admin

A record Mega Millions jackpot might be on the way for Tuesday’s drawing after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Friday’s estimated $1.25 billion dollar jackpot. The next drawing is now being estimated at $1.55 billion grand prize, which would top the previous record prize of $1.53 billion that was won in South Carolina in 2018.

Friday’s wining numbers were 11-30-45-52-56 with a Mega Ball of 20. Although no one hit the jackpot, lottery officials say two tickets won $2 million and seven others won $1 million by matching the first five numbers.

AtlanticFest To Be Held Next Weekend (Aug. 12, 2023)

News

August 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce report “AtlanticFest,” presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, will be held Saturday, August 12th, rain or shine. AtlanticFest is an annual festival that serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Executive Director Bailey Smith says  “AtlanticFest is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Chamber. Our sponsors help cover a lot of the costs of the event, allowing us to raise funds through registration fees, pop stand sales and the 50/50 raffle. We use the funds from AtlanticFest to continue to grow community events while also supporting business-based programs. We love this partnership with First Whitney Bank and the experience AtlanticFest offers the community. It also gives us the chance to support local businesses and civic organizations”

Downtown Atlantic will be filled with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come early and start the day with a pancake breakfast or a run/walk in the Annual Road Race with chip timing. There will be crafters from all over Southwest Iowa, as well as some of the best food vendors to help satisfy any appetite. Kids can enjoy bounce houses and games throughout City Park. The 25th Annual Car Show and 9th Annual Motorcycle Show will be taking place once again this year. And with free entertainment throughout the day, you can’t go wrong.

A bags tournament has been added to the fun this year and will be held in City Park. Enter a team of two for $50 and try your chance to win $500, $300 or $200 guaranteed. Registration begins at 10 AM at the City Park Shelter.

Day-of registrations are accepted for events including: car show, motorcycle show, road race and bags tournament. Maps of the event, Atlantic merchandise and more will be available at the Chamber booth in City Park. To learn more about AtlanticFest, visit www.atlanticiowa.com.

The Chamber thanks their AtlanticFest partners for their support: First Whitney Bank & Trust, A.M. Cohron & Son, Atlantic Ag & Auto- Carquest, Atlantic Municipal Utilities, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling, Atlantic Home Realty, Armour Insurance, Brocker, Karns & Karns, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Camblin Plumbing & Heating, Downtowner, Karl Chevy, McAtee Tire, Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Roland Funeral Home, Rolling Hills Bank, Rush, CPA & Associates, Salute Gymnastics and Wiota Steakhouse.

NANCY ARTERBURN, 82, of Fontanelle (Celebration of Life 8/10/23)

Obituaries

August 5th, 2023 by admin

NANCY ARTERBURN, 82, of Fontanelle passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home.  A Celebration of Life for NANCY ARTERBURN will be held 11-a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield. Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

The family will greet friends on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Burial is in the Fontanelle Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

NANCY ARTERBURN is survived by:

Her husband – Therald Arterburn, of Fontanelle.

Her sons – Marty Arterburn, of Denver, CO, and Aaron (Jessica) Arterburn, of Ankeny.

Her daughters – Jill (David) Weed, of Houston, TX, and Debbie Hannam, of Des Moines.

Her brothers – Dan (Bonnie) Fox, of TX, and Jim Fox, of Greenfield.

Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023

Weather

August 5th, 2023 by admin

Today: Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: A moderate chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Yesterday’s high was 82 and the low was 66. This day last year the high was 92 and the low was 60. The all-time record high was 111 set in 1918 and the record low was 42 set in 1978. Sunrise is at 6:18 a.m. and sunset is 8:35 p.m. We had a trace of rainfall in the last 24-hour period.

Cyclone coach meets media in midst of team sports gambling allegations

Sports

August 4th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Iowa State football coach, Matt Campbell, held his annual media day in Ames just a couple of days after it was revealed his starting quarterback from last year, Hunter Dekkers, is part of a sports gambling investigation. Campbell addressed the issue early, saying he can’t comment because it’s an ongoing N-C-A-A and legal investigation.

“I’m empathetic to you guys because I know all of you have a job to do and I get it, okay. I’m also empathetic to the young people in our families that are going through some of this, and the reality of it is we just are not allowed to talk about any of those things to you,” Campbell says. Backup offensive lineman Dodge Sauser is also under investigation and an I-S-U spokesman says Sauser has left the team. Campbell was asked about his reaction when he heard the news Wednesday.

“The issue at hand is a society issue. And the reality of it is society issues are always going to challenge the culture, whether it’s your family culture or your football culture, and what you are always constantly trying to do is educate your young people to make great decisions to man make great choices, and to put them in the best position to be successful and become the best men that they can possibly be,” he says. Campbell says there are a lot of questions remaining.

“Time will tell what all those things really are. And what you do is just because a young person makes a mistake you don’t give up on them, you continue to love and care for them and help them through whether it’s going really good or whether they’re going through tough and trying times,” Campbell says. The format was changed from traditional media days as no assistant coaches were available to the media and just a few players. Campbell says that was his decision.

“With some of the news that broke Wednesday, we didn’t know some of that news. You know, I think all of that is man so new to us, and we got a lot of new faces. And I just felt like from my end of it, should be me being out here and talking about our football program,” he says. Campbell says the coaches and other players will be available soon. Hunter Dekkers is accused of tampering with records related to the sports gambling investigation. He has denied the charge and is sitting out fall camp. Campbell was asked about who would replace him, and he says he has been impressed since spring with the depth of quarterbacks on the roster and believes one of them will step up.

The only thing I need those guys to do lead is lead the team and take care of the football. And I think those guys have a lot of confidence to be able to do all those things, and I would tell you I think their supporting cast around them is really talented as well and we’re really excited about that group,” Campbell says. Iowa State opens the football season at home against Northern Iowa on September 2nd.