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Teen charged with Harassment following an incident over the weekend

News

March 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – Charges have been filed against a teenager in connection with an incident over the weekend in Sioux City, where a 10-year-old was approached by a suspicious vehicle.
The Sioux City Police Department says on Saturday, March 9 at about 5:45 p.m. a young girl was walking in the 4500 block of Cheyenne Blvd. Police say a silver Ford Bronco approached her and the driver offered the 10-year-old candy, and then backed up and made comments about the girl’s shoes.

Police shared surveillance video of this incident with the public to identify the people in the Bronco and to determine if there was a danger to the public. According to police, the video was seen by a juvenile suspect who was inside the vehicle at the time of this incident. This suspect ended up contacting the Sioux City Police Department.

A 16-year-old girl was subsequently charged with harassment. Authorities have not identified the teen.

Still frame video image of a girl and the suspect vehicle in an alleged harassment case. (Sioux City PD Facebook video image)

Sioux City Police say the incident should serve to encourage parents to “take this opportunity to have open conversations with your children about staying safe and understanding stranger danger.”

Maxwell will not seek re-election in Shelby County

News

March 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa/KNOD) – Shelby County Auditor Mark Maxwell, Monday, announced he will not be filing papers to run for re-election in the June Primary. Maxwell says he is truly grateful for the trust Shelby County residents have shown, by electing him in two successive elections.

Maxwell noted also, any candidate seeking to run for a County office in Shelby County, must have their properly filled out nomination papers returned to the Auditor’s Office by no later than 5-p.m. on March 22nd, 2024.

He said also, Mike Kolbe has filed his nomination papers to run for County Supervisor in Shelby County.

Nitrogen spill reported in Montgomery County

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – State and local officials are investigating a reported liquid nitrogen spill that occurred Monday morning, in Montgomery County. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce says his department along with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Montgomery County Emergency Management responded to the spill near NEW Cooperative at 203 200th Street.

Bruce said DNR officials were onsite to determine whether the product reached the Nishnabotna River. He says the only risk to the public is if the chemical reached the main river stream.

DNR officials are expected to release further information as it becomes available.

Red Oak Fire Dept. photo

IPSWA Boys Basketball Teams

Sports

March 12th, 2024 by Jim Field

The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA) announced the 2024 boys basketball all-state teams on Tuesday.

The teams were selected during an in-person meeting by approximately 40 Iowa print sports writers and basketball coaches during a meeting on Friday, March 8.

Jesse Van Kalsbeek of MOC-Floyd Valley was named Mr. Iowa Basketball 2024 by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.

A 6-foot shooting guard that’s headed to NAIA power Northwestern College, Van Kalsbeek had 31 points in MOC-Floyd Valley’s 76-66 semifinal loss to Waverly-Shell Rock at this year’s state tournament.

In his senior season, Van Kalsbeek averaged 26 points per game, second in Class 3A, despite missing six games with a broken hand this year. He ended his career with 1,376 points, 517 rebounds, 158 assists, 117 steals and 46 blocks.

Area players named to the all-state teams this season include:

Class 1A

  • Second Team – Carter Gruver,Woodbine, Jr
  • Third Team – Cal Heydon, Coon Rapids-Bayard, So
  • Third Team – Grady Jeppesen, Riverside, Sr

Class 2A

  • Second Team – Jace Tams, Treynor, Sr
  • Third Team – Mason Boothby, Underwood, Sr

Class 3A

  • Second Team – Colton Rasmussen, Atlantic, Sr
  • Third Team – Evan Hammer, Carroll, Sr

Atlantic School Board regular monthly meeting set for Wednesday evening

News

March 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold a regular, monthly meeting Wednesday. Their session in the High School Media Center begins at 5:30-p.m., and includes what we’re told is expected to be a 90-minute presentation on the Role of School Board Directors, from IASB Board Development Director LouAnn Gvist.

Later in their meeting, the Atlantic School Board will review and discuss the 2024-25 District Budget. Action items include setting the dates for Public Hearings, with regard to:

  • The FY25 Certified Budget (Hearing #1)
  • The 2024-25 School Calendar
  • The FY 25 Budget (Hearing #2).

The Board will also act on approving the Girls Swimming Program for the Fall of 2024, and on bids for elevator repair at the Schuler Elementary School.  The next meeting of the Atlantic School Board is a work session on March 27th in the Central Office Conference Room at the Achievement Center, beginning at 5:30-p.m.

Spring Break for the Atlantic School District is March 28-29 and April 1, 2024.

The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association 2024 boys basketball All-State Teams

Sports

March 12th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

DES MOINES — The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA) announced the 2024 boys basketball all-state teams on Tuesday.

The teams were selected during an in-person meeting by approximately 40 Iowa print sports writers and basketball coaches during a meeting on Friday, March 8.

Jesse Van Kalsbeek of MOC-Floyd Valley was named Mr. Iowa Basketball 2024 by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.

A 6-foot shooting guard that’s headed to NAIA power Northwestern College, Van Kalsbeek had 31 points in MOC-Floyd Valley’s 76-66 semifinal loss to Waverly-Shell Rock at this year’s state tournament.

In his senior season, Van Kalsbeek averaged 26 points per game, second in Class 3A, despite missing six games with a broken hand this year. He ended his career with 1,376 points, 517 rebounds, 158 assists, 117 steals and 46 blocks (31 of which came this season).

The Mr. Basketball honor and the all-state teams are voted on by both sports writers and high school basketball coaches who attended the meeting. Nominations were taken in advance of the meeting online, as well as made during the selection meeting. Only one vote was allowed per class from each newspaper or school.

Class 1A
First Team
Ty Pflughaupt North Linn Sr
Toryn Severson Madrid Jr
Luke Hellige Holy Trinity Jr
Lance Helmin Lake Mills Sr
Lance McShane Maquoketa Valley Sr
Cam Buffington Winfield-Mount Union Sr
Mason Becher North Linn Jr
Collin Homan Remsen-St. Marys Jr
 

 

Second Team
Spencer Roeder Marquette Catholic Jr
Sawyer Stout Keota Sr
Drew Wagner Waterloo Christian Sr
Jordan Cota Kee Jr
Carter Gruver Woodbine Jr
Derek Paulsen South O’Brien Jr
Dylan Marquart Dunkerton Jr
Aiden Stensma Lake Mills Jr
 

 

Third Team
Caleb Haack Iowa Valley Jr
Klayton Van Dyke Lynnville-Sully Sr
Kyan Jones North Union Sr
Cal Heydon Coon Rapids-Bayard So
Grady Jeppesen Riverside Sr
Brady Boulton Montezuma So
Drew Eilers Gladbrook-Reinback Jr
Treyton Travis Baxter Sr
 

 

Class 2A
First Team
Owen Larson Estherville Lincoln Central Sr
Holden Arnaman West Branch Sr
Jonovan Wilkinson Roland Story Sr
Preston Ries Monticello Sr
Emiliano Berrantes Grandview Christian Jr
Kaden Van Regenmorter Western Christian Jr
Camden Davis Hudson Sr
Reese Vander Zee Central Lyon Sr.
 

 

Second Team
Brooks Moore Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Sr
Jack Miller Jesup Sr
Jackson Lieurance Cascade Jr
Mason Watkins West Burlington Jr
Carson Hoogeveen West Lyon Jr
Gavin Thomas Aplington-Parkersburg Sr
Logan Moline Manson NW Webster Jr
Jace Tams Treynor Sr
 

 

Third Team
Jalen Kirkpatrick Grundy Center Jr
Karsten Moret Western Christian Jr
Tysen DeVries Pella Christian Sr
Lyle Olsen Hudson Sr
Sean Tunks Des Moines Christian Jr
Mason Boothby Underwood Sr
Brady Martin West Burlington Sr
Colin Meester Dike New Hartford Jr
 

 

Class 3A
First Team
Jesse Van Kalsbeek MOC Floyd Valley Sr
Tanner Berggren Bondurant-Farrar Sr
Matt Noll Bishop-Heelan Sr
Derek Weisskopf Williamsburg Sr
Jude Coibson Ballard So
Cole Marsh Waverly-Shell Rock Sr
Ben Bockman Decorah Sr
Navon Shabazz Davenport Assumption So
 

 

Second Team
Jake Benzing Solon Sr
Luke Frazell Waverly-Shell Rock Jr
Colton Rasmussen Atlantic Sr
Adam Bryte ADM Sr
Cole Miller Bondurant-Farrar Jr
Damyen Jackson Davenport Assumption Jr
Ben Helmen Algona Jr
Payton Hagans Mount Pleasant Sr
 

 

Third Team
Jake Cooley Clarke Sr
Reggie Postel North Polk Sr
Caleb Mattes Newton Sr
Thomas Meyer Clear Lake Sr
Josh Beatty Independence Sr
Evan Hammer Carroll Sr
Hudson Lorsensen ADM So
Noah Frazell Waverly-Shell Rock Sr
 

 

Class 4A
First Team
Luke Winkel Ankeny Centennial Sr
Carson Johnson Ankeny Sr
Redek Born Norwalk Sr
Davis Kern Linn-Mar Jr
Caden Wilkins Bettendorf Sr
Curtis Stinson Jr. West Des Moines Valley Jr
Trey McKowen Cedar Rapids Kennedy Jr
Mason Costello Waukee Sr
 

 

Second Team
Calix Cahill Dallas Center-Grimes Sr
Jacob Williams Dubuque Senior Sr
Jack McCaffery Iowa City West Jr
Joe Bean Cedar Rapids Kennedy Sr
Fitzy Grant Sioux City East Sr
Coy Kipper Pleasant Valley Sr
Zay Robinson West Des Moines Valley Jr
Grant Tigges Waukee Northwest Sr
 

 

Third Team
Joe Broderick West Des Moines Dowling Sr
Trovary Cavil Johnston Sr
Cade Courbat Cedar Falls Sr
Micah Schlaak Cedar Rapids Kennedy Sr
Reid Burkle Cedar Rapids Prairie Sr
Tevin Schultz Dubuque Senior So
Anthony Galvin Cedar Falls Jr
Jack Wynter Ames Sr

Fort Dodge Airport Gets Long Term Contract

News

March 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The Fort Dodge Regional Airport will begin a three-year contract with SkyWest Airlines in April. SkyWest has been operating for nearly two years on a month to month basis under U-S D-O-T orders after announcing in March of 2022 it planned to end service in Fort Dodge, citing pilot staffing challenges as its main reason. Fort Dodge Regional Airport, director of aviation, Rhonda Chambers, says it is nice to be able to take a breath and have the contract in place. The new contract starts April 1st and will run through March 31st 2027.

Red Oak woman arrested on an Assault charge Monday night

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March 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A woman from Red Oak was arrested at around 8:30-p.m, Monday, on an Assault charge. Red Oak Police say 20-year-old Kaydence Reanne Fussell was taken into custody in the 400 block of E. Joy Street, and charged with Simple Assault – a Simple Misdemeanor. Fussell was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 cash bond.

2 vehicle accident in Red Oak, Monday afternoon

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March 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak say no injuries were reported following a collision at the intersection of Highway 34 and Broadway, Monday afternoon. The crash happened at around 4:15-p.m., when a motorcycle operated by Jarrett Ryan Maynes, of Red Oak, and an SUV driven by Kelly Jean Fort, of Stanton, collided, as the cycle was turning left to head south, and the SUV was traveling eastbound. Maynes was cited for Failure to have a valid motorcycle license. Damage to the 2006 Honda motorcycle was estimated at $3,500 (total loss). The 2024 GMC Yukon sustained approximately $4,500 damage.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Weather

March 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. .
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy to cloudy w/a slight chance of showers. High near 71. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tom. Night: Showers & possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. New rainfall amounts between 1/4-to 1/2 of an inch possible.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 63. New rainfall amounts between 1/10th -to 1/4 of an inch possible.
Friday: Mostly sunny & windy, with a high near 53.

Monday’s High in Atlantic broke the old record of 69 set in 1900! Our High yesterday was 74. The Low was 41. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 27 and the Low was 21. The Record High for March 12th in Atlantic, was 74 in 1938. The Record Low was -21 in 1998. Sunrise: 7:37. Sunset: 7:23-p.m.