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Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Aug. 11th 2014

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August 11th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Fewer people in Sioux City are reporting dog bites in the wake of a crackdown on pit bulls and vicious dogs. The Sioux City Journal reports that officers responded to 37 percent fewer dog-bite complaints last year than they did in 2007, the year before the city banned pit bulls. The ban included an exception for owners who registered their pit bulls, but no new pit bulls were allowed. More than 550 were registered before the April 2009 deadline. That number has since declined to 163.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Police are investigating a fatal overnight shooting of a man in Davenport. The Quad-City Times reports that police were called to the shooting around 12:15 a.m. yesterday. Officers found a man lying unresponsive in a yard. An autopsy has been scheduled.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Two South Florida men face felony charges after a shooting outside an eastern Iowa vacation resort and apartment complex. The Burlington Hawk Eye reports that 26-year-old Donald Watkins and 30-year-old Virgil Griggs, both of Miami, were arrested.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A well-known Iowa City restaurant is reopening after a basement fire nearly three months ago. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the Hamburg Inn Number 2 will be serving breakfast once again by this morning. The restaurant is a popular spot for students, Iowa City residents and presidential candidates competing in the state’s first-in-the-nation caucuses.

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Atlantic School Board to meet Monday evening

News

August 10th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet Monday evening in the Media Center at the high school, beginning at 7:30-p.m. On their agenda are special presentations from Dan Vargason, with regard to the Costa Rica trip, and FFA Advisor Eric Miller, with regard to the National FFA Convention.

The Board is also set to act on approving: Open enrollment requests; General Education & Special Ed contracts, other contracts and/or Letters of Assignment, Amended Contracts and/or Letters of Assignment, Volunteer Coaching positions, and any resignations.

Other action items include: The second reading of a policy pertaining to Honorary Diplomas; The first reading of a Wellness Policy; The approval of a School Resource Officer (SRO) for the 2014-2015 school year; Approval of… new teacher employment, transportation for extra-curricular activities, and a 2014-15 Contract for a course in partnership with Iowa Western Community College.

At the end of their meeting, the Atlantic School Board will discuss the terms for a Board Self-Evaluation, and their Iowa Association of School Board (IASB) Action Priorities for FY 2015.

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Cardinals beat Orioles 8-3 to avoid sweep

Sports

August 10th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Kolten Wong had four hits and scored twice, Peter Bourjos homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. After allowing nine home runs in losing the first two games of the series by a collective 22-5 score, the Cardinals amassed a season-high 17 hits — 14 of them singles.

Bourjos capped the barrage with a three-run drive in the ninth off Zach Britton, ending the left-hander’s run of 27 straight scoreless appearances at home. Wong’s four hits, all of them singles, matched a career high and lifted his batting average 11 points to .253.

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Iowa State looks to plug holes at defensive line

Sports

August 10th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State looked relatively set at defensive line at the end of last season. It all fell apart in the offseason. Nose guard Brandon Jensen quit the team with a year of eligibility left, and starting tackle Rodney Coe was dismissed for violating team rules. Fellow tackle David Irving was kicked off the team after photos of him holding an uprooted stop sign in the midst of a campus-wide disturbance emerged on social media.

The Cyclones know they’ll need to find some stability along that line to have any shot at besting last year’s 3-9 record. Jensen’s return following an offseason chat with coach Paul Rhoads should help the Cyclones compensate for losing Coe and Irving.

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Updated Skyscan Weather Forecast: 8/10/14

Weather

August 10th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

330 PM CDT SUN AUG 10 2014

LATE THIS AFTERNOON...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT.

TONIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND EARLY MORNING. PARTLY CLOUDY EARLY IN THE MORNING. LOW IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOW IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH THROUGH MIDNIGHT.

TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 50S. NORTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S.

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Special Weather Statement: Harrison & Monona Counties

Weather

August 10th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

HARRISON IA-MONONA ;306 PM CDT SUN AUG 10 2014

AT 303 PM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A LINE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS FROM NEAR MACY SOUTHWEST TO NEAR COLUMBUS. THESE SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WERE MOVING TO THE SOUTH AT AROUND 25 MPH.

SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED WITH THIS ACTIVITY…BUT DUE TO FAVORABLE CONDITIONS IN THE ATMOSPHERE…SMALL WEAK FUNNEL CLOUDS ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS ACTIVITY. THESE ARE NOT EXPECTED TO TOUCH DOWN OR CAUSE DAMAGE. IN ADDITION…BRIEF HEAVY RAINFALL AND LIGHTNING CAN BE EXPECTED WITH THIS ACTIVITY.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…

COLUMBUS…WEST POINT…ONAWA…WISNER…PENDER…SCRIBNER…LYONS… WALTHILL…WINNEBAGO…WHITING…BEEMER…CLARKSON…DODGE… HOWELLS…BANCROFT…DECATUR…LEIGH…PLATTE CENTER…SNYDER AND UEHLING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE 15 MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK A SAFE SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.

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Tournament of Champions Sunday Results (FINAL)

Sports

August 10th, 2014 by Jim Field

***Due to the weather conditions at the Atlantic Golf & Country Club, today’s tee times were delayed an hour and a half.  ***

Championship Division:
1. Chris Nelson, Atlantic Golf & CC 63 – 69 – 72 = 204 (-3)
2. Barry Smith, Pine Knolls CC 69 – 71 – 67 = 207 (E)
3. Jared Cochran, Terrace Hills GC 69 – 71 – 69 = 209 (+2)
3. Ross Martens, Shelby County GC 72 – 70 – 67 = 209 (+2)
3. Jeff Gude, Atlantic Golf & CC 69 – 69 – 71 = 209 (+2)
3. Darby McLaren, Atlantic Golf & CC 70 – 67 – 72 = 209 (+2)
7. Andrew Martin, Nishna Hills GC 72 – 68 – 71 = 211 (+4)
8. Steve Davie, Majestic Hills GC 72 – 73 – 68 = 213 (+6)
9. Zach Christianson, Atlantic Golf & CC 67 – 74 – 73 = 214 (+7)
10. Derek Jacobsen, Top 25 71 – 75 – 69 = 215 (+8)
10. Tim Murphy, Onawa GC 72 – 70 – 73 = 215 (+8)
12. Matt Berg, Kalona GC 74 – 67 – 75 = 216 (+9)
13. Aaron King, Sac City CC 75 – 70 – 72 = 217 (+10)
13. Rob Langfelt, Nishna Hills GC 76 – 70 – 71 = 217 (+10)
15. Carter Trewet, Briarwood Club 78 – 67 – 74 = 219 (+12)
16. Sam Pieczynski, Waveland GC 72 – 73 – 76 = 221 (+14)
16. John Hanks, Twin Lakes GC 72 – 74 – 75 = 221 (+14)
16. Matt Haley, Happy Hollow CC 74 – 74 – 73 = 221 (+14)
19. Cary Cochran, Quail Run CC 73 – 73 – 76 = 222 (+15)
19. Ryan Clark, Briarwood Club 73 – 75 – 74 = 222 (+15)
21. Colin Weaver, Griswold Golf & CC 77 – 73 – 73 = 223 (+16)
22. Kurt Matthewson, Honey Creek GC 74 – 76 – 74 = 224 (+17)
23. Shane Burmeister, Atlantic Golf & CC 75 – 79 – 71 = 225 (+18)
24. Taylor Wheatley, 5 X 80 CC 72 – 77 – 77 = 226 (+19)
24. Walker Adams, Osceola CC 75 – 77 – 74 = 226 (+19)
24. Brad Hartkopf, Past Champion 75 – 80 – 71 = 226 (+19)
27. Mitch Engelbarts, Gruis Area 77 – 76 – 78 = 231 (+24)
27. Gabe Huff, Crestwood Hills GC 76 – 77 – 78 = 231 (+24)
29. Jason Branham, Quail Run CC 76 – 76 – 80 = 232 (+25)
30. Kramer Samuelson, Clarinda CC 73 – 78 – 82 = 233 (+26)
30. Matt Miller, Fairview Hills 71 – 80 – 82 = 233 (+26)
32. Chad Buresh, Woodward GC 78 – 76 – 80 = 234 (+27)
33. Barry Jacobsen, Harlan Golf & CC 81 – 74 – 80 = 235 (+28)
33. Dave Pratt, Lake Panorama National 79 – 78 – 78 = 235 (+28)
35. Evan Baldwin, Villisca CC 80 – 81 – 77 = 238 (+31)
36. Ryan Kirchhoff, Griswold Golf & CC 76 – 81 – 83 = 240 (+33)
37. Eric Brown, Mount Ayr CC 84 – 78 – 82 = 244 (+37)
38. Luke Fry, Osceola CC 81 – 86 – 81 = 246 (+39)
39. Scott Hummel, Fremont County GC 85 – 85 – 79 = 249 (+42)
40. Marv Fangman, Willow Creek GC 86 – 85 – 80 = 251 (+44)
41. Jason Calhoun, Crestwood Hills GC 84 – 90 – 78 = 252 (+45)
42. Douglas Kouba, Leon Golf & CC 83 – 90 – 87 = 260 (+53)
Kolby Beemer, Bedford GC 81 – 74 – WD
Dan Meggison, Fairview Hills 82 – 87 – WD

Senior Division:
1.  Gene Capps, Indianola CC 68 – 70 – 76 = 214 (+7) won playoff
2.  Rick Thompson, Past Champion 72 – 70 – 72 = 214 (+7)
3.  Darron Baker, Eagle Grove GC 69 – 71 – 75 = 215 (+8)
4.  John Willmore, Past Champion 70 – 78 – 71 = 219 (+12)
5.  Del Miller, Past Champion 74 – 74 – 72 = 220 (+13)
6.  Kim Peters, Crestwood Hills GC 76 – 72 – 74 = 222 (+15)
7.  Rick Carter, Crestmoor CC 74 – 74 – 75 = 223 (+16)
7.  Jim Turner, Audubon CC 75 – 74 – 74 = 223 (+16)
9.  John Ashley, Fremont County GC 76 – 73 – 75 = 224 (+17)
10.  Arnie Leistad, Atlantic Golf & CC 72 – 77 – 76 = 225 (+18)
11.  Jim Wood, Red Oak CC 74 – 76 – 80 = 230 (+23)
12.  Daryl Armstrong, Crestwood Hills GC 76 – 77 – 78 = 231 (+24)
13.  Mike Martin, Nishna Hills GC 77 – 76 – 80 = 233 (+26)
14.  Victor Garza, Gruis Area 75 – 76 – 83 = 234 (+27)
15.  Blair Hoegh, Otter Creek GC 80 – 80 – 76 = 236 (+29)
16.  Jim Sachs, Gruis Area 80 – 79 – 84 = 241 (+34)
16.  Ken Portsche, Beaver Creek GC 81 – 78 – 82 = 241 (+34)
18.  Paul Huddleson, Nishna Hills GC 81 – 81 – 82 = 244 (+37)
19.  Alan Adkisson, Lenox GC 84 – 83 – 88 = 255 (+48)
20.  Frank Rodriguez, Harlan Golf & CC 92 – 85 – 86 = 263 (+56)
Jeff Morenz, Atlantic Golf & CC 79 – 81 – WD

Super Senior Division:
1.  John Holmes, Atlantic Golf & CC 74 – 78 – 70 = 222 (+15)
2.  Allen Hjelle, Atlantic Golf & CC 74 – 72 – 77 = 223 (+16)
3.  Jim Redemske, Clarmond CC 78 – 77 – 75 = 230 (+23)
4.  Keith Moore, Crestmoor CC 81 – 76 – 81 = 238 (+31)
5.  Ed Leistad, Nishna Hills GC 82 – 84 – 79 = 245 (+38)
6.  Jerry Hoff, Oakland CC 82 – 90 – 83 = 255 (+48)
7.  Donald Perrin, Happy Hollow CC 84 – 89 – 83 = 256 (+49)
8.  Perry Paulsen, Atlantic Golf & CC 82 – 79 – 103 = 264 (+57)
Frank Gunsolley, Mount Ayr Golf & CC 83 – 81 – WD
Richard Mitchell, Nishna Hills GC 80 – 85 – WD

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Reported dog bites down after Sioux City crackdown

News

August 10th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Fewer people in Sioux City are reporting dog bites in the wake of a crackdown on pit bulls and vicious dogs. The Sioux City Journal reports that officers responded to 37 percent fewer dog-bite complaints last year than they did in 2007, the year before the city banned pit bulls.

The ban included an exception for owners who registered their pit bulls, but no new pit bulls were allowed. More than 550 were registered before the April 2009 deadline. That number has since declined to 163. Dog experts say it’s not clear whether the decline in reported bites is due to the city’s ban or other factors, such as bites that go unreported.

Pit bull owners say the ban unfairly targets one breed.

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Boil Advisory continues….

News

August 10th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with SIRWA (The Southern Iowa Rural Water Association), said that as of Sunday, August 10th, the Boil Water Advisory is still in effect for customers in NW Adams, Montgomery, SE Cass Counties and the Cities of Grant, Carbon, Brooks, Bridgewater and Lyman; account numbers beginning with 047, 048, 081, 082, 084 and 005.

For more information, click on this link: http://www.sirwa.org/html/outages.html

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(updated) Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area

Weather

August 10th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

(Update from the NWS in Des Moines, as of 7:30-a.m. 8/10/14)

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. E-SE wind becoming S-SW this after noon at 5-10. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. NW wind at around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. N-NW wind 10-20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. N-NW wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5-to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

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