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1 dead another injured in a Council Bluffs shooting

News

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

One person is dead and another was injured during a shooting Sunday morning on the far east side of Council Bluffs. KETV in Omaha reports the shooting occurred during a domestic disturbance that took place at around 7:45-a.m., near Parkview Drive and Timber Drive. One person died at the scene, the other was transported to a hospital.

Sheriff’s deputies believe they have everyone involved accounted for. A sergeant says there’s no danger to the public.

JEFF MAURY, 66, of rural Atlantic (Celebration of Life 11/10/21)

Obituaries

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

JEFF MAURY, 66, of rural Atlantic, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. A Celebration of Life visitation and luncheon for JEFF MAURY will be held 1-p.m. Wed., Nov. 10th, at the American Legion Memorial Building (201 Poplar St.), in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

The family will open the time together with sharing.

JEFF MAURY is survived by:

His wife – Sandy Maury.

His son – Steve (Susan) Latusick, of Bradenton, FL.

His daughter – Stacy (Jason) Wallace, of Nickerson, NE.

and 2 grandchildren.

CAM School Board regular meeting set for Monday

News

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Anita, Iowa) – A regular meeting of the CAM School District’s Board of Education takes place 6:30-p.m. MONDAY, at the High School Superintendent’s Office, in Anita. Among the items on the Consent agenda is action on the following:

  • Open enrollments
  • Resignations
  • Contracts
  • Fundraisers
  • Volunteers

Following the regular Administrative reports, the Board will discuss and/or act on:

  • Election results
  • Approving of the Corrective Action Plan to the SBRC (School Budget Review Committee) for late filing of the Special Education Supplement Report.
  • Considering the recommendations of the SIAC (School Improvement Advisory) Committee.
  • Approval of a request to change lanes on the salary schedule for the 2021-22 school year.
  • Accepting bids for retaining wall bricks.
  • Approving transportation for out-of-state field trips to Omaha for the 2nd Grade, to Children’s Museum, and 5th Grade to the Omaha Symphony.
  • and, the Board will act on approving 500 Series Board Policies, before presenting the Board reports.

Drake falls to Marist in defensive battle

Sports

November 7th, 2021 by admin

The Drake Bulldogs dropped a 7-0 game at Marist on Saturday in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Red Foxes got the only score of the game in the third quarter on a 10 yard pass from Austin Day to Hunter Cobb.

Both teams missed field goal chances and the Bulldogs had one attempt blocked in the third quarter. The defenses dominated much of the game and the Red Foxes had just a slight advantage in total yardage and time of possession.

The Bulldogs were playing for the first time in three weeks following a COVID-19 outbreak and a bye week. The Bulldogs fell to 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the PFL. Next up for Drake is a home game against PFL newcomer St. Thomas for a 12:00 p.m. kickoff next Saturday.

UNI falls in overtime at Illinois State

Sports

November 7th, 2021 by admin

UNI fell behind 10-0 but rallied in the fourth quarter to tie the game against Illinois State and send it to overtime. The Redbirds hit on their first overtime possession with a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jackson Waring to Austing Nagel. UNI had their possession end with a pass that fell short of Bradrick Shaw for an incompletion that ended the game.

UNI looked like they were going to have a chance to win the game in regulation. Deion McShane returned a punt 69-yards to the Redbirds’ 1 yard line with just over a minute to play, but it was called back on a block-in-the-back penalty.

UNI outgained Illinios State 315-164 but a number of mistakes cost the Panthers scoring chances. Isaiah Weston was a bright spot once again with 142 yards receiving, he leads the FCS in yards per reception at 25.38.

The Panthers fell to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in the Valley. Next up for UNI is a road trip to No. 17 Missouri State for a 2:00 p.m. kickoff on ESPN+

Iowa State sends Texas packing in 30-7 romp

Sports

November 7th, 2021 by admin

The Iowa State Cyclones came alive in the second half and blew past Texas 30-7 on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The Cyclones were down 7-3 at halftime but Breece hall quickly turned that around with a 47-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter and the Cyclones pulled away.

Tarique Milton caught a 49-yard score from wideout Xavier Hutchinson on a trick play mid third quarter. Hall added another rushing score and Andrew Mevis kicked two field goals in the fourth to seal it.

Hall finished with 140 yards on 19 carries in the game. He extends his streak of consecutive games with a rushing touchdown to 21, the third best streak in NCAA FBS history. He also grabbed his 18th career multi-TD game, 4th most in Big 12 history.

Iowa State improved to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big 12. Next up for the Cyclones is a road trip to Texas Tech next Saturday. That game has been set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.

Iowa holds on for road win over Northwestern

Sports

November 7th, 2021 by admin

The Iowa Hawkeyes built a 14-3 halftime lead and held on for a 17-12 win over Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois. Tyler Goodson and Arland Bruce IV ran for the two Iowa scores.

Goodson carried the ball 21 times for 145 yards to lead the offense for Iowa. Alex Padilla replaced Spencer Petras at quarterback and went 18-28 passing for 172 yards.

Northwestern climbed close late with a a 31-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Marty to Evan Hull with 2:21 left in the game. Their two point conversion attempt failed, keeping the margin at 5. The Wildcats got the ball back one last time after forcing an Iowa punt but Dane Belton picked off Marty with 1:44 left to seal the game.

Iowa improves to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in the Big 10. Next up for the Hawkeyes is a home game against Minnesota.

Red Oak man arrested Saturday night following a hit-and-run accident

News

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – An investigation into a hit-and-run property damage accident in Red Oak, resulted in an arrest. Authorities say Officers responded Saturday to the scene in the 600 block of N. 5th Street, where a caller said they watched a vehicle drive away and then stop in the 1200 block of N. 5th. Officers made contact with the vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver, 26-year-old Dominique Chad Yazzie, of Red Oak, for OWI/1st offense. He was taken into custody at around 11:45-p.m., and also cited for Leaving the Scene of an Accident, as well as Failure to provide proof of automobile insurance (Proof of financial liability).

Yazzie was transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held on a $1,000 bond.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Sunday, Nov. 7 2021

Weather

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 68. Our Low was 40. Last year on this date, the High was 72 and the Low was 55. The Record High was 77 in 1915, and the Record Low was -14, in 1991.

Red Oak man arrested on a warrant

News

November 7th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa)– Police in Red Oak arrested a man Saturday on a warrant out of Pottawattamie County. Authorities say 49-year-old Floyd Raymond Henry, II, of Red Oak, was taken into custody on the warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving While Revoked charge.

Henry was transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and was being held on $2,000 bond, while awaiting extradition to Pottawattamie County.