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Officials: Severe thunderstorms hit central Iowa

News, Weather

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Weather officials say a line of severe thunderstorms and high winds in central Iowa, Thursday, left thousands of customers without power. The National Weather Service says a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect several hours Thursday for various central Iowa counties. At one point, more than 38,000 MidAmerican Energy customers were without power, with a majority in the Des Moines area.

Meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg says winds from the storms reached up to 70 miles per hour, but tornadoes were not expected. The system hit the Des Moines area before heading northeast toward Ankeny, Elkhart, Altoona and Bondurant. Kotenberg says reported damage includes dime-size hail in Johnston and fallen tree limbs in Adel. He says minor flooding is expected in parts of Polk County.

In the KJAN listening area; Emergency Management officials reported a 12-inch diameter tree limb was downed by strong winds just after 3-pm Thursday, in Adair; A storm spotter in the Mills County town of Henderson reported 3.5-inches of rain had fallen by 5:30-p.m, Thursday;

photo by Shane Hunter.

photo by Shane Hunter.

Law enforcement in Ringgold County reported a semi tractor-trailer was blown over on Highway 169 about 2 miles north of Tingley, at around 4:15-pm, Thursday; and, a Ham Radio operator near Redfield reported 6-to 12-inch diameter tree limbs had fallen in and near Redfield between 3:10- and 3:30-pm, and there was significant crop damage in the area.

Southwest Valley @ CAM Football Live Tonight on KJAN!

Sports

September 20th, 2013 by Jim Field

We’ll bring you Southwest Valley @ CAM live tonight in high school football on KJAN.  The Timberwolves are of to a 3-1 start in their first year after Corning and Villisca combined to create the program and they face a hungry CAM team looking to bounce back from a 1-3 start.

Our high school football coverage begins at 4:45 pm with “Trojan Preview,” our weekly visit with Atlantic Coach Nick Ross.  We continue our high school football coverage tonight at 6:00 with “Who’s Gonna Win?”  Join Matt Mullenix, Doug Leonard, Chris Parks and Jim Field as we look at some area match-ups.  Our “Football Friday Night” pre-game show begins at 6:30 tonight, with kick-off set for 7:00 pm from Anita.

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call and you can listen live on AM 1220 or FM 101.1.  We are streaming live audio on www.kjan.com.  You can listen on your smart phone with the FREE KJAN app for iphone and android.  And, you can watch the Southwest Valley @ CAM game on the TV page at www.kjan.com as we’ll be streaming live video on KJAN TV!

Study: 1 in 4 parents admit to leaving child unrestrained in vehicle

News

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The group Safe Kids Worldwide has released a study that finds an alarming number of children are not being buckled in when they travel in a vehicle. Lisa Roth, coordinator of the Safe Kids Iowa Coalition, says car crashes are the leading cause of death among children.”This study points to the fact that we have one in four parents who say they’ve driven with their child unrestrained at some point. That’s an alarming statistic for me, simply because we advocate for buckling up kids on every ride, every single time,” Roth says. According to the study, in 2011, 679 children under age 12 died in car crashes in the U.S. A third of those children were not in a car seat or buckled in.

The study notes a common reason a parent let their kid ride unrestrained was because they were only traveling a short distance. “We know that 60 percent of crashes involving kids occur less than 10 minutes from their home. So, that certainly is not a good reason not to buckle up a child,” Roth says. Other reasons parents gave for not buckling up a child include: there was no safety seat in the car, they were holding the child in their lap, they were traveling overnight, or they let the child out of the seat as a “reward.” Roth says parents need to remember their behavior can greatly influence their children’s behavior.

“Kids are always learning by watching their parents, so if a parent isn’t buckled or says it’s okay to unbuckle, that just really sends a powerful message to a child,” Roth says. It’s against the law to leave a child unrestrained in a vehicle. Children who are under the age of one or weigh less than 20 pounds must be in a rear facing car seat. Children must be in a car seat or booster seat until at least age six. Children should also remain in the back seat until they are at least 13, because of air bags. Roth notes that most parents in Iowa are buckling up their kids, but many aren’t doing it properly. She’s encouraging parents to have their car seat inspected to make sure they have it installed in the proper manner.

Car seat inspections are conducted year-round at the following sites

*=appointment needed:

Atlantic* – CCMH/Home Care Hospice, M-F, 8am-4:30pm. Call 243-8006. Ask for Nancy Gibson or Kristen Templeton; And, on September 26, 2013 Location: Ann Wickman Child Development Center, 703 Linn St., Atlantic Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Appointment Needed: NO.Sponsors: YMCA/Ann Wickman Child Development Center* A CPS Instructor will be present *

Bedford* – Taylor County Public Health (405 Jefferson St.), M-F, 8am-4:30pm. Call 712-523-3405, or 1-800-425-0051 and ask for Jean Gallagher.

Corning – Alegent Health Family Home Care, M-W, Noon-5:30pm. Walk-ins available.

Creston* – Matura Action Corp. (203 W. Adams St.). Call 641-782-8431. Ask for Trista Grossnickle, Makayla Sickles or Sharon Campbell.

Greenfield* – Adair Co. Home Care (117 NW Hayes), M-F, 8am-4:30pm. Call 641-743-6173 and ask for Michal Thompson or Amy DeVault.

Glenwood* – Mills Co. Public Health, M-F, 8am-4:30pm. Call 712-527-9699 and ask for Kim Frink.

Logan* – Harrison Co. Home and Public Health (116 N.2nd Ave., in Logan). 8am-4:30pm. Call 712-644-2220 and ask for Sherri. Sponsor:  Harrison County Home and Public Health.

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: Fri., Sept. 20th 2013

Podcasts, Weather

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis weather forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, and weather info. for Atlantic….

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Thursday’s Volleyball Scores (from 9/19/13)

Sports

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Hawkeye 10:

  • (3-0) Harlan 25-25-25, Atlantic 11-4-5
  • (3-1) Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 25-25-25-25, St. Albert 19-27-17-21
  • (3-1) Lewis Central 23-25-27-25, Clarinda 25-21-25-20
  • (3-0) Red Oak 25-25-25, Shenandoah 23-9-15
  • (3-2) Creston 25-25-25-25-15, Denison 23-27-27-20-8

Western Iowa:

  • (3-0) Tri-Center 25-25-25, Logan-Magnolia 11-18-9
    (3-0) Underwood 25-25-25, Griswold 23-18-9
  • (3-0) Treynor 25-25-25, Audubon 19-15-14

Rolling Valley:

  • (3-0) Coon Rapids-Bayard 25-25-25, Adair-Casey 23-11-21
  • (3-2) Paton-Churdan 20-25-25-21-15 Glidden-Ralston 25-20-18-25-11
  • (3-2) Boyer Valley 25-25-23-18-15 Ar-We-Va 13-18-25-25-12

Others:

  • (3-0) Earlham 25-25-25, Lenox 11-13-12
  • (3-0) Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 25-25-25, OA-BCIG 16-16-20
  • (3-0) Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 25-25-25, Westwood 18-21-21
  • (3-0) Murray 25-25-25, Orient-Macksburg 5-11-23
  • (2-0) Newton 21-21, Mount Ayr 11-6
  • (2-1) Van Meter 16-21-15, Mount Ayr 21-6-8

Livengood and Shouse won’t run for Atlantic City Council in Nov.

News

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Two current members of the Atlantic City Council won’t seek re-election this fall. According to information released from the City Clerk’s Office following the close of the nomination filing period Thursday, incumbents Shawn Shouse, in Ward 5, and At Large Councilman Steve Livengood, did not file their nomination papers for re-election.

Two persons have filed nomination papers for those respective seats on the Council, however. Lori Stuart has filed to run for the 5th Ward seat, and Bob Cord has filed for the At Large position. As previously mentioned, Mayor Dave Jones and 2nd Ward Councilperson Kathy Somers, have filed their papers for re-election on November 5th.

Drug and Alcohol-related arrests in Red Oak

News

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County report two people were arrested early this (Friday) morning, on drug charges. Red Oak Police say 32-year old Shawn Donald Gonzalez and 20-year old Mitchell Neil Metcalf, were arrested at 2 and 2:15-a.m. respectively, at North 2nd and Grimes Streets. Both were charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The men were cited for the offense and released.

And, Sheriff’s Deputies in Montgomery County arrested 40-year old Christy A. Coverdell, of Stanton, on a charges of OWI/2nd offense and Open Container. Coverdell was arrested after being pulled over for a speeding violation at around 8:20-p.m., Thursday. She was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and later released on $2,000 cash bond.

Loess Hills farm will host aronia berry festival

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa (AP) — Thousands of people are expected to gather at a farm in Iowa’s Loess Hills to celebrate a berry touted for its health benefits. The free North American Aronia Berry Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday at Sawmill Hollow Family Farm north of Missouri Valley.

The festival will include vendors, craftsmen and activities involving aronia berries, which are prized by some for their high levels of antioxidants. On Sunday, the Hy-Vee Healthy You Wellness Tour Bus will be at the festival to offer flu shots. More information is available at www.sawmillhollow.com.

NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA: Sept. 20th 2013

Weather

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

343 AM CDT FRI SEP 20 2013

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. COOLER. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

TONIGHT…CLEAR…COLDER. LOW IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 70S. NORTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.

SATURDAY NIGHT…CLEAR. LOW IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH.

SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 50S.

MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE MID 70S.

Reid’s return a success as Chiefs top Eagles 26-16

Sports

September 20th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andy Reid’s coaching return to Philadelphia was a success Thursday night as he guided the Kansas City Chiefs past the Eagles 26-16. The Chiefs’ defense forced four turnovers and sacked Michael Vick five times, 3 1/2 by linebacker Justin Houston. Kansas City (3-0) has won more games already under Reid than it did all of last season.

Kansas City, which has not had a giveaway this season, got a 38-yard interception return by Eric Berry for a touchdown, and a 3-yard scoring run by Jamaal Charles. Ryan Succop kicked four field goals. Philadelphia had five sacks, but was undone by sloppy tackling and an inconsistent performance by the fast-tempo offense brought in by Reid’s replacement, Chip Kelly.

Reid won 140 games and six division titles in Philadelphia. Vick limped off the field with 1:34 to go after the final sack and turnover.