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Hazardous Weather Outlook for western/s.w. Iowa

Weather

June 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MONONA-HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE COUNTIES
1106 AM CDT WED JUN 24 2015

THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT…THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER INTO THIS AFTERNOON GENERALLY NORTH OF A LINE EXTENDING FROM ABOUT COLUMBUS TO OMAHA TO RED OAK IN RESPONSE TO A STALLED FRONTAL BOUNDARY. SOME STORMS MAY APPROACH OR BECOME SEVERE WITH LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS THE MAIN THREAT.

THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY…THERE WILL BE A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE AREA THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED TODAY OR TONIGHT.

Hit-and-run accident north of Exira Tue. Night

News

June 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident that caused $10,000 damage north of Exira, Tuesday night. Officials say a 1992 Toyota pickup was hit from behind at around 11-p.m. on 280th Street, near Highway 71. The vehicle responsible for the damage backed-off and hit the pickup again before accelerating and shoving the pickup into the north ditch, where the vehicle hit a culvert.

The suspect vehicle, light colored, possibly large passenger car, continued westbound on 280th Street. The driver of the pickup was not hurt. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Audubon County Crimestoppers at 712-563-2234, or the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office at 563-2631. A Crimestopper’s reward is being offered leading to the arrest and conviction of the person involved in the incident.

Atlantic School Board fills last 2 positions for 2015-16

News

June 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Atlantic School District’s Board of Education, Tuesday evening, acted on approving the hiring of persons to fill two teaching positions, which completes the process for the 2015-16 school year. Contracts were approved for 8th grade Science teacher Kara Martin, and 5th grade Elementary teacher Chelsea Germer.

The Board also reviewed staff reductions for the upcoming school year. The District has made cuts amounting to nearly $340,000 through certified staff reductions and $150,000 in para-educator salaries, for a total of about $490,000.

Backyard and Beyond 06-24-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 24th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Megan Mewhirter and Liz Denney about what’s new at the Cass County Fair.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th

Trading Post

June 24th, 2015 by admin

FOR SALE: An old, wooden swing set with 2 swings, rings, a ladder for a slide but no slide. Call 712-250-1092 in Anita. Please understand the seller may be a little hard to understand, so have patience.

FOR SALE: 1. 5×10 Trailer with ramp, jack, and sides. Extra tires and rims. $600.  2. Used classic “Desota” red 3-wheel bicycle-24inch tires- like new-brakes, fenders, and basket. $260.  3. New classic Schwinn blue meridian 3 wheel bicycle, 26″ fully equipped- never ridden. $360.  Call 712-790-1841.

RUMMAGE SALE: Country Rummage Sale. Saturday, June 27th from 10am-6pm at 3484 Falcon Avenue.  A pickers delight as the sale will include: farmhouse decor, primitives, garden benches/decor, barn wood gates and doors, old screen door, vintage chest, household items, linens, shoes and purses.  Sale will be cash only.  There will be no sale if raining. Directions from Atlantic are to go 6 miles North on Olive Street past 1-80 and an additional 3/4 mile to 2nd house on the East side which is barn red.

Dozens gather for Adair-Casey Community meeting Tue. Evening

News

June 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

About 110 people gathered at the Adair-Casey High School Tuesday evening for a Community Meeting on current enrollment numbers and district finances, and to discuss the results of a recent community survey, along with options for the district’s future and potential Whole Grade Sharing partners.Adair-Casey logo

Adair-Casey Superintendent Steve Smith told KJAN News, he hopes those who attended the meeting and viewed a PowerPoint presentation, came away with a firm sense of what it was the Board intends to do with regard to the future of the district. He said the Board is committed to Whole Grade Sharing.

The District has explored its options with regard to Whole Grade Sharing, reaching out to the CAM, Guthrie Center and West Central Valley School District Board of Education and holding discussions with those entities. Smith said the decision on what course of action they will take is coming soon. He said they plan to narrow down their choice in July or August [late Summer or early Fall]. Smith says the decision will affect not only Adair-Casey, but plans other districts may already have in-place, so it’s not a decision they’ll make lightly.

According to the Iowa Dept. of Education, 17-percent of school districts in Iowa are involved in Whole Grade Sharing. 26 districts didn’t offer high schools, seven new districts merged in 2014-15 and one district dissolved. Since 1984, there are 101 fewer schools districts, in Iowa.

In the PowerPoint presentation to district patrons, the Board explained it’s goals are to: Put children and academics 1st; Provide direction for the future of the district based on data; Maintain a pre-K through 8th grade facility; preserve local control over decision that impact the communities; and listen to all constituents’ views and opinions.

The current data shows next year’s enrollment will not support a balanced budget at Adair-Casey, and that eight out of 13 classes will have less than 20 students, in-all. For 2015-16, the enrollment data shows A-C will be down about 15 students, which means $100,000 less revenue for the district. An additional 15 students will be lost for the 2016-17 school years, creating a $195,000 financial impact, lowering the district’s cash reserve and spending authority.

More information is on the PowerPoint presentation that you can view for yourself on the district’s website at http://www.accs.k12.ia.us/a-c-community-meeting-62315.cfm

Non-injury accident in Griswold

News

June 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident Tuesday afternoon, in Griswold. The mishap happened at around 4-p.m., in the alley between 4th Street and Highway 92, in Griswold. Authorities say a 2013 Chevy Equinox owned and driven by 58-year old Debra Lee Alexander, of Griswold, was backing from a residential drive into the alley when the vehicle struck a westbound 2004 Buick Lesabre owned and driven by 81-year old Virginia Lou Askeland, also of Griswold. Damage from the collision amounted to $4,600.

ROBERT “BOB” “OZZIE” PAUL, 91, of MI & formerly of Atlantic (Svcs. in August)

Obituaries

June 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ROBERT “BOB” “OZZIE” PAUL, 91, of Jackson, Michigan (& formerly of Atlantic), died June 20th, in Midland, MI. A service celebrating the life of “BOB” PAUL will be held in August, at the Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MI. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic is assisting with the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery, at a later date.

4 arrests in Creston

News

June 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports four arrests and an incident of theft. Officials say 28-year old Kevin Jungers, of Lenox, was arrested Tuesday night near the intersection of Spruce and Irving, on Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, charges. And, early this (Wednesday) morning, 26-year old Dusten Thrasher, of Creston, were arrested on similar charges. Both men were being held in the Union County Jail on $1,000 bond, each.

In addition, 37-year old Lindsey Frey, and 34-year old Jeremy Seddon, both of Creston, were arrested Tuesday, on Union County warrants for Probation Violation. Frey was later released on $10,000 bond, while Seddon remains in the Union County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.

And, a Creston resident reported to Police Tuesday afternoon, someone took a cordless DeWalt Hammer Drill from his shop sometime between Noon and 5-p.m. on Monday. The same person said someone smashed out the back window of his truck and took two car batteries from his shop located near his residence. That happened sometime between 5-pm June 19th and 5-pm June 22nd.

Heartbeat Today 06-24-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 24th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Scott Suhr of the Iowa DOT about an update on the 7th Street Project in Atlantic.

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