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Police say 2 groups traded shots in Sioux City neighborhood

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September 5th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say two groups of people have traded gunshots in a Sioux City neighborhood.  Investigators are trying to determine whether two people with bullet wounds who were taken to a Sioux City hospital were involved in the gunbattle Monday evening. At least one house was struck by bullets, but police say no one inside was injured.

Police were uncertain how many people were involved and how many of them fired guns. No arrests have been reported.

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 9/05/17

Weather

September 5th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High 70. NW @ 15-25.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 38.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High around 70. NW @ 10.

Thursday: P/Cldy. High 74

Friday: P/Cldy. High around 80.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 76. Our Low this morning 48. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 89 and the low was 69. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 104 in 1913. The Record Low for this date was 34 in 1962.

Midwest Sports Headlines: 9/5/17

Sports

September 5th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hit three homers and got two spectacular defensive plays in a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon. Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Alcides Escobar homered for the Royals.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Carlos Martinez threw a three-hitter and struck out 10, Yadier Molina hit a two-run single and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 Monday for their fourth victory in five games. The Cardinals remained three games behind Colorado in the race for the NL’s second wild card.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — One of Iowa State’s biggest questions heading into 2017 was whether it could overcome its deficiencies by leaning heavily on its playmakers. The Cyclones got the answers they were looking for in their opener. Iowa State turned two interceptions into touchdowns and got two more TDs from running back David Montgomery in last weekend’s win over Northern Iowa. The Cyclones host rival Iowa on Saturday.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says the knee injury he suffered against Kansas City in New England’s season opener in 2008 isn’t on his mind as he prepares to host the Chiefs on Thursday. Brady said Monday that he’s happy to only be thinking about football a year after sitting out the first four games of 2016 as part of his “Deflategate” punishment.

Iowa early News Headlines: Tues., Sept. 5th 2017

News

September 5th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:55 a.m. CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 51-year-old man has been accused of duping a homeowner out of more than $366,000 for unfinished and shoddy repairs. Authorities say Scott Geary, of Clinton, is charged with theft. Court records don’t list an attorney for him. Police say the victim paid Geary and another, unnamed person more than $366,000 for work on a home that’s been assessed at $250,000 for taxes.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Missouri man has admitted robbing a bank in eastern Iowa. Prosecutors say 60-year-old Peter Lundberg, of St. Ann, Missouri, pleaded guilty Friday to robbing a Bank of the West branch in Coralville of nearly $1,100 on April 20. His sentencing is set for Jan. 8.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Three neighboring cities are resisting paying Sioux City’s long-overlooked wastewater service charge. The Sioux City Journal reports that the city discovered the neglected charge during an audit and notified officials in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; North Sioux City, South Dakota; and South Sioux City, Nebraska, that it would begin imposing the 7 percent charge. Those cities’ officials worry about having to pass along the cost to their residents.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Mason City woman has been accused of setting fire to a house in the northern Iowa city. No injuries have been reported from the fire, which was reported around 1:50 p.m. Saturday. Jail records say 29-year-old Donyale Jones remained in custody Monday on an arson charge. Court records don’t list the name of an attorney for her.

Martinez throws 3-hitter, Cardinals beat Padres 2-0

Sports

September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Carlos Martinez threw a three-hitter and struck out 10, Yadier Molina hit a two-run single and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 Monday for their fourth victory in five games. The Cardinals remained three games behind Colorado in the race for the NL’s second wild card.

It was the second career shutout and complete game for Martinez (11-10). He got his first of each on June 10 when he threw a four-hitter and struck out 11 in a 7-0 victory against Philadelphia. He also pitched nine scoreless innings against San Francisco on May 20 in a game the Cardinals lost 3-1 in the 13th.

Martinez allowed only three singles and walked three. The Padres didn’t get a runner into scoring position the whole game and never had two runners on in any inning. Luis Perdomo (7-9) allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings.

Atlantic man involved in Harrison County accident, Sunday afternoon

News

September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A man who lost a bag off his motorcycle on Interstate 29 in Harrison County, attempted to retrieve it by pulling over and walking across both the south- and north-bounds lanes of traffic. In doing so, he was partially struck by a pickup driven by a man from Cass County. The Iowa State Patrol says 73-year old Earl Lee Bolls, of Chamberlain, SD, was clipped by the side view mirror of a 2013 Ford F-150 pickup driven by 69-year old Lynn Poeppe, of Atlantic. The Patrol says Poeppe came up over a hill on I-29 and swerved to avoid Bolls, but was unable to entirely miss him. The accident happened at around 3:05-p.m., Sunday on I-29 northbound, near the 78 mile marker.

Bolls suffered minor cuts to his hand during the incident. He was transported by Missouri Valley Rescue to the Missouri Valley Hospital for treatment.

EDWARD “Eddie” MATHIASEN, JR., 91, of Elk Horn (Svcs. 9/8/17)

Obituaries

September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

EDWARD “Eddie” MATHIASEN, JR., 91, of Elk Horn, died Saturday, Sept. 2nd, at the Salem Lutheran Home. Funeral services for EDDIE MATHIASEN, JR., will be held 11-a.m. Friday, Sept. 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 7th, from 4-until 8-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 6-until 8-p.m.

Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery at Jacksonville, IA.

EDWARD “Eddie” MATHIASEN, JR., is survived by:

Her son – Steven Mathiasen, of Harlan.

His brothers – Norman (Jo) Mathiasen, and Ron Mathiasen, all of Harlan.

His sisters – Rosemary Petersen, of Elk Horn, and Ann Wendt, of Harlan.

and 2 grandchildren.

A-P High School Football Poll (released 9/4/17)

Sports

September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school football polls of the 2017 season with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right:

Class 4A
  Record Pts Prv
1. West Des Moines Dowling (10) 2-0 108 1
2. West Des Moines Valley 2-0 99 2
3. Iowa City West (1) 2-0 84 3
4. Johnston 2-0 77 5
5. Cedar Rapids Prairie 2-0 40 7
6. Council Bluffs Lewis Central 2-0 39 6
7. Waukee 1-1 37 4
8. Bettendorf 1-1 33 8
(tie)Cedar Falls 2-0 33 NR
10. Ankeny Centennial 1-1 23 10

Others receiving votes: Pleasant Valley 18. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 11. Cedar Rapids Washington 3.

Class 3A
  Record Pts Prv
1. Solon (4) 2-0 96 4
2. Dallas Center-Grimes (1) 2-0 89 7
3. Sioux City Heelan (2) 2-0 82 3
4. Cedar Rapids Xavier (4) 2-0 59 2
5. Webster City 2-0 58 6
6. Pella 1-1 54 1
7. Storm Lake 2-0 37 9
8. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 2-0 36 10
9. Carlisle 2-0 24 NR
10. Glenwood 2-0 14 NR
(tie)Waverly-Shell Rock 2-0 14 NR

Others receiving votes: Washington 12. Boone 9. Norwalk 7. Manchester West Delaware 4. Carroll 3. Harlan 2. Huxley Ballard 2. Davenport Assumption 1. Oskaloosa 1. Spirit Lake 1.

Class 2A
  Record Pts Prv
1. Williamsburg (7) 2-0 105 2
2. Waukon (2) 2-0 91 3
3. Aplington-Parkersburg 3-0 63 8
4. Boyden-Hull-RV (1) 1-1 61 1
5. Sioux Center 2-0 60 6
(tie)Mount Vernon (1) 1-1 60 9
7. Sheldon 2-0 41 NR
8. Cascade 2-0 35 NR
9. Monroe PCM 1-1 21 NR
10. Clear Lake 1-1 19 10

Others receiving votes: Carroll Kuemper 15. Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 10. Union, La Porte City 9. Dyersville Beckman 6. South Central Calhoun 5. State Center West Marshall 2. Central Lyon-GLR 1. Saydel 1.

Class 1A
  Record Pts Prv
1. Inwood West Lyon (10) 2-0 109 2
2. Van Meter (1) 2-0 92 4
3. Pella Christian 2-0 91 5
4. Iowa City Regina 0-2 51 1
5. Hull Western Christian 1-1 49 6
6. Pleasantville 2-0 36 10
7. Bellevue 2-0 32 T7
8. A-H-S-T-W, Avoca 2-0 29 9
9. Panora Panorama 2-0 26 T7
10. Denver 1-1 18 3
(tie) West Branch 2-0 18 NR

Others receiving votes: Jewell South Hamilton 10. O-A-BCIG 9. Truro Interstate 35 8. Hinton 8. Wilton 6. Logan-Magnolia 5. Missouri Valley 4. Leon Central Decatur 3. Eagle Grove 1.

Class A
  Record Pts Prv
1. Council Bluffs St. Albert (10) 2-0 107 1
2. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (1) 2-0 94 2
3. Hawarden West Sioux 2-0 83 3
4. Algona Garrigan 2-0 57 5
5. Lisbon 2-0 53 4
6. Fairbank Wapsie Valley 2-0 43 NR
7. St. Ansgar 3-0 37 8
8. Lynnville-Sully 2-0 34 10
(tie)Packwood Pekin 3-0 34 7
10. Le Mars Gehlen Catholic 2-0 22 9

Others receiving votes: Hudson 13. Akron-Westfield 11. New London 8. Earlham 6. Winthrop East Buchanan 3.

Class 8-Man
  Record Pts Prv
1. Gilbertville-Don Bosco (4) 2-0 99 2
2. Harris-Lake Park (6) 2-0 97 1
3. Audubon (1) 2-0 89 3
4. Remsen Saint Mary’s 2-0 72 7
5. Newell-Fonda 2-0 64 5
6. Graettinger-Terril-Ruthven-Ayrshire 2-0 62 6
7. Lone Tree 3-0 35 10
8. Jackson Junction Turkey Valley 2-0 25 9
9. Kingsley-Pierson 2-0 11 NR
10. Ackley AGWSR 2-0 10 NR

Others receiving votes: Afton East Union 6. Wyoming Midland 6. West Bend-Mallard 5. Sidney 5. Lenox 4. Elk Horn-Kimballton/Exira 4. Stanton 3. Fremont Mills, Tabor 2. Westside Ar-We-Va 2. Lamoni 2. Anita CAM 1. Moravia 1.

 

Ft. Dodge man dies in Audubon County rollover accident

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September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A single-vehicle accident Monday morning in Audubon County has claimed the life of a man from northern Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol reports 27-year old Lucas D. Degen, of Ft. Dodge, who was wearing a seat belt, died when the 2001 Jeep Cherokee he was driving, failed to negotiate a curve north of Brayton, on Highway 71.

The southbound SUV went out of control and rolled over into the ditch before coming to rest against some trees. Speed and alcohol were believed to be factors in the crash that happened at around 7:30-a.m., Monday.

Bluffs man arrested for striking Police motorcycle and an SUV

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September 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs, Monday, arrested a man for Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, warrants and other charges. Officials say at around 11:45-a.m., Officer Mark Archibald from the Council Bluffs Police Department had initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Bucky’s Gas station at 16th and Broadway in Council Bluffs. The Officer was on a department motorcycle and was in the process of dismounting the motorcycle when he noticed the driver looking at him. The driver – later identified as 30-year old Jesse Baker, of Council Bluffs — put the vehicle into reverse and accelerated.

Officer Archibald jump out of the way and the vehicle struck the motorcycle, pushing the motorcycle onto its side for about 30 feet. Baker then fled the scene at a high rate of speed. As officers were responding to the area, witnesses and bystanders were directing officers in the direction of the suspect vehicle. A short time later, Baker ran the stop sign at N. 25th and Ave H striking a 1999 Chevy Tahoe that was being driven by Brianna Johnson of Council Bluffs. Johnson suffered minor injuries and advised officers she would drive herself to the hospital later if needed.

Baker fled the scene after the accident on foot. As officers arrived at the scene, they were directed by neighbors of the location of the suspect. Baker was taken into custody without incident. Baker was taken to the hospital for evaluation as he complained of a previous injury and injuries related to the crash. After evaluation Baker was booked into corrections without incident.

Jesse Baker was charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer and Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree. He also had warrants for Probation Violation and Escape from Custody as he had walked away from the Residential Correction Facility. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating the accident at 25th and Ave H and after review with the County Attorney’s Office and will pursue charges if necessary.