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Teen lifeguards save boy’s life

News

June 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Two teenage lifeguards at the La Porte City municipal swimming pool saved the life of a 4-year-old boy Friday. Jace Keegan, son of Ryan and Audra Keegan of rural La Porte City slipped underwater and lost consciousness in the children’s pool. Audra Keegan and Julie Grote, ambulance captain for the La Porte City Fire Rescue, said lifeguards Megan Hudson and Richie Artega administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Jace, who was not breathing and had no pulse when removed from the water.

Keegan began coughing and regained consciousness after one round of CPR, according to Grote. Jace Keegan was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital in Waterloo, then taken to University Hospitals to be monitored. He is expected to fully recover.

(Radio Iowa)

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 6/26/17

Weather

June 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Scattered showers & thunderstorms ending this morning; Becoming P/Cldy. High 76. N @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 48. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High 78. S @ 10-15.

Wednesday: Variably cloudy w/scatt. Shwrs & tstrms. High 80.

Thursday: P/Cldy w/scatt. Afternoon shwrs & tstrms. High 84.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 74. Our Low through 5-a.m. today was 48. We received .09” rain at the KJAN studios Sunday night into early this morning (as of 5:40-a.m.). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 89 and the low was 57. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 103 in 1934 & 1936. The Record Low was 43 in 1902.

IRENE BARNES, 93, of Casey (Graveside Svcs. 6/29/17)

Obituaries

June 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

IRENE BARNES, 93, of Casey, died Saturday, June 24th, at the Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center. Graveside services for IRENE BARNES will be held 1-p.m. Thursday, June 29th, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Casey. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home handling the arrangements.

There is no visitation.

Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Casey.

Red Oak man arrested late Sunday night

News

June 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop at around 11-p.m. Sunday resulted in the arrest of a Red Oak man for Driving While Suspended. Red Oak Police say 25-year old Anthony Michael Harris was taken into custody at around 11:40-p.m., and was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 cash bond.

Iowa early News Headlines: 6/26/2017

News

June 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska fireworks retailers are scrambling into Iowa after the state’s ban ended last month, brushing aside concerns that the new policy could hurt sales for their existing shops along the border. Retailers said they’re excited to expand into the new market after former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law last month to legalize bottle rockets, roman candles and other consumer fireworks.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A new shelter and trail in Waterloo are among the final pieces of a transformation of a flood-raved neighborhood into a riverfront recreation area. The Courier reports that a $200,000 grant from Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection program will fund the new shelter, parking lot and trail in Waterloo’s Sherwood Park Recreation Area. Construction is expected to be completed by late summer or early fall.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg paid a visit to Nebraska and Iowa and toured Union Pacific’s railyard in central Nebraska. Zuckerberg also attended part of the Heartland Pride Festival in Omaha on Saturday and stopped in several Iowa towns as part of a tour of the area.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A California-based developer of a 12-story historic art deco building in downtown Sioux City has filed for bankruptcy protection, indefinitely delaying an effort by an eastern Iowa bank to foreclose on it. The Sioux City Journal reports that Mako One Corp., of Carlsbad, California, has notified the court that it’s filing a Chapter 11 petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of California. Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust filed for foreclosure on the Badgerow Building in April.

MidWest Sports brief: Monday, 6/26/17

Sports

June 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Randal Grichuk homered in his return to the majors, Yadier Molina had three hits and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 last night. Grichuk, who was sent to the minors on May 29 after struggling with consistency, had two hits — including his solo homer in the sixth inning — and scored twice.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning a day after saying he was dealing with anxiety issues, and Toronto avoided a sweep by beating the Kansas City Royals 8-2 yesterday. Jose Bautista homered and drove in a season-high four runs and Francisco Liriano earned his 100th career victory.

CHICAGO (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Adam Rosales and Matt Joyce hit back-to-back homers in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 yesterday. Gray picked up his first win since May 24.

MIAMI (AP) — The Chicago Cubs wasted a fine pitching performance by Mike Montgomery, stranding 11 runners and allowing three unearned runs to lose yesterday to the Miami Marlins, 4-2. Edinson Volquez gave up five hits and five walks in five innings, but he stranded eight runners and departed with a 3-2 lead.

MONDAY, JUNE 26th

Trading Post

June 26th, 2017 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: A 9 ½- foot Dearborn Tandem Disk, $100; and a #5 John Deere sickle mower that can be used for parts. $100. Call 712-563-3746 (in Audubon)

FOR SALE: Two retro deck chairs, $20.  Call 712-249-9207.  SOLD!

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FOR SALE:  real nice washer & dryer, asking $85/each.  Call 243-7792.

Rollover accident north of Atlantic

News

June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following a rollover accident north of Atlantic, Sunday evening. According to dispatch reports, a young, local woman was trapped inside the vehicle, which was upside down in a ditch near Highway 173 and Boston Road, but she was otherwise uninjured. The accident was reported at around 5:30-p.m.

Marne Fire and Rescue was on the scene. No other details were immediately available.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg visits Nebraska and Iowa

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June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg paid a visit to Nebraska and Iowa and toured Union Pacific’s railyard in central Nebraska. Zuckerberg also attended part of the Heartland Pride Festival in Omaha on Saturday and stopped in several Iowa towns as part of a tour of the area.

After touring the railyard, Zuckerberg posted pictures on Facebook and commented about how important railroads are to the economy because of everything they haul. Zuckerberg spent about an hour at the Omaha event Saturday meeting with community leaders.

Previously, Zuckerberg had said he planned to tour the country this year as part of an effort to meet people in every state.

Nebraska firework sellers scramble for new business in Iowa

News

June 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska fireworks retailers are scrambling into Iowa after that state’s ban ended last month and brushing aside concerns that the new policy could hurt sales for their existing shops along the border.

Retailers say they’re excited to expand into the new market after former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law last month to legalize bottle rockets, roman candles and other consumer fireworks.

Iowans have traditionally bought fireworks in neighboring states that allow them. Many of the sales take place in Missouri, which offers year-round sales, but also in the Omaha area and South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Many of the Nebraska-based retailers are regional chains that already do business in multiple states.