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Iowa reports first cantaloupe-related illness

News

October 5th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – State health officials say a northwest Iowa woman is the state’s first reported case of someone becoming ill after eating a cantaloupe tainted with listeria. The Iowa Department of Public Health says in a news release Wednesday the woman was pregnant at the time she became ill and suffered a miscarriage. State health officials say the woman has recovered. The woman had eaten a cantaloupe purchased at an Iowa store. It’s the state’s first case linked to the multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to a Colorado farm. Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, the state’s medical director, says while all affected cantaloupe should be off store shelves, more illnesses may be reported because it can take two months for symptoms to develop. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea.

Lincoln man sentenced to life for meth conviction

News

October 5th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A 43-year-old Lincoln man with at least six aliases has been sentenced to life in federal prison for dealing drugs.Nebraska’s U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg says Javier Garcia-Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday in federal court for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. There is no parole under federal sentencing guidelines. Garcia-Hernandez was convicted of the charge in June. Federal prosecutors were able to determine that Garcia-Hernandez had three prior felony drug convictions from Iowa, South Dakota and Texas, all under different names. The amount of drugs for which Garcia-Hernandez was held responsible and his prior drug convictions meant his mandatory minimum sentence was life in prison.

Standby postal workers could make $1.7 million

News

October 5th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Forty postal workers in Sioux City could still collect a total of over $1.7 million a year in salaries even though their office recently closed. The U.S. Postal Service mail-processing facility closed on Friday. But officials agreed to a four-year union contract with those workers in May. The Des Moines Register reports the total average costs of those 40 standby employees could tops $2.88 million a year once benefits are factored in. That number slightly exceeds the estimated $2.8 million annual savings from merging the center’s functions with one in Sioux Falls, S.D. Postal spokesman Richard Watkins says closing the facility still makes sense financially. That’s because it’s likely the majority of the 40 standby employees will be relocated to other postal jobs.

Backyard and Beyond 10-05-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 5th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Tom Cappel, Atlantic Volunteer Fireman, about celebrating Fire Prevention Week with Activities beginning October 8th.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5th

Trading Post

October 5th, 2011 by Jim Field

WANTED: Full size mattress, clean and in good shape.  Daytime during the week I can be reached at 243-8090, otherwise you can reach me at 712-326-9688, ask for Kelly.

FOR SALE: Canning tomatoes $4 for a flat (about 8 pounds). 712-243-5345.

WANTED: Large cucumbers for canning. Please call Jenny @ 712-254-3276.

GARAGE SALE: RAIN OR SHINE  Friday, Oct. 7th (10am-6pm) & Saturday, Oct. 8th (8am-??)  1406 Bryn Mawr Dr., Atlantic – Items include: Futon/Chair, Washer/Dryer, Small Kitchen Table & Chairs, Children’s Playhouse, Children’s Picnic Table, Household Items, Toys, Girls’ Clothing sizes 4 and up, Women’s Clothing, Men’s Clothing.  Everything is PRICED TO SELL!!  712-243-4092.

 

8AM Sportscast 10-05-2011

Podcasts, Sports

October 5th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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8AM Newscast 10-05-2011

News, Podcasts

October 5th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Heartbeat Today 10-05-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

October 5th, 2011 by admin

Info about Harvest Fest coming up this weekend in Atlantic.

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7AM Newscast 10-05-2011

News, Podcasts

October 5th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Tuesday Volleyball Results

Sports

October 5th, 2011 by Jim Field

Hawkeye 10:

  • (3-0) Lewis Central 25-25-25, Atlantic 10-11-20 (see stats below)
  • (3-1) Denison-Schleswig 25-25-17-25, Glenwood 21-20-25-17
  • (3-2) Kuemper Catholic 25-26-25-17-18, Harlan 21-28-16-25-16
  • (3-2) Red Oak 25-25-19-17-15, Clarinda 21-18-25-25-12
  • (3-2) Shenandoah 23-21-11-16-12, Creston 25-25-11-16-12

Western Iowa:

  • (3-1) Missouri Valley 13-25-25-25, Underwood 25-23-15-19
  • (3-0) Treynor 25-25-25, Audubon 17-18-18
  • (3-0) Tri-Center 25-25-25, A-H-S-T 15-15-8

Rolling Hills:

  • (3-0) Adair-Casey 25-25-25, Paton-Churdan 19-13-16
  • (3-2) CAM 16-25-25-9-15, Iowa Christian Academy 25-23-22-25-12
  • (3-1) Exira-EHK 25-25-12-29, East Greene 18-14-25-27
  • (3-2) Glidden-Ralston 23-25-14-25-15, Walnut 25-15-25-20-11
  • (3-2) Orient-Macksburg 29-16-24-25-15, Ankeny Christian Academy 27-25-26-17-5

Others:

  • (3-0) Ar-We-Va 25-25-25, Whiting 18-12-18
  • (3-1) Bondurant-Farrar 25-28-18-25, Carroll 18-26-25-23
  • (3-0) Carroll 25-25-25, Saydel 18-10-9
  • (3-1) Coon Rapids-Bayard 25-23-25-25, West Central Valley 6-25-17-19
  • (3-1) Earlham 25-25-21-26, Guthrie Center 16-17-25-24
  • (3-1) IKM-Manning 25-25-15-25, Boyer Valley 16-22-25-12
  • (3-0) Nishnabotna 25-25-25, Villisca 23-22-18
  • (3-0) Nodaway Valley 25-25-25, Lenox 14-21-10
  • (3-1) St. Albert 25-23-25-25, Fremont Bergan, NE 9-25-15-20
  • (3-0) Stanton 25-25-25, Essex 13-12-13
  • (3-0) West Monona 25-25-25, West Harrison 16-21-16

Atlantic Stats:

Attackers:

  • Sam Petersen-11/16    5 kills
  • Kaitlynn Walter    12/12     3 kills
  • Shelby Worth     5/6    3 Kills
  • Sam McConnell    16/16       2 kills
  • Nora Walker          10/11      2 Kills
  • Paige Kennon        6/8       2 kills

Servers:

  • Sam Petersen        10/10      4 aces
  • Paige Kennon         7/7           1 ace
  • Shelby Worth        6/6
  • Taylor Barry           4/4

Digs:

  • Sam Petersen       11
  • Mackenzie Holmes       11
  • Paige Kennon, Taylor Barry, and Shelby Worth        5

Assists:

  • Shelby Worth——9
  • Paige Kennon——-7

Coach Chris Jahnke Comments: We started out the match appearing to be intimidated by our opponent. When we play with this frame of mind it is going to be hard to be successful.  After the second game the team came out and realized they could play with them but again our lapses in confidence kept us from completing the game on top. I am hopeful that facing the tough competition we will face the next few weeks will better prepare us for post season play. This group has what it takes but the confidence in themselves must come. We will continue as coaches to demand improvement each day.