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Heat wave expected to hit Iowa next week with highs of 102 possible

News, Weather

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – After a cool morning with some overnight lows in the 50s, forecasters say Iowa is in for a “prolonged heat event” next week. Meteorologist Alex Krull, at the National Weather Service, says the switch from July to August will bring us some excessively hot days, with highs in the low 90s expected Sunday and Monday. “Tuesday, we’re looking at actual air temperatures between the mid 90s and upper 90s and that’ll send heat index values — or the feels-like temperature — above 100 degrees,” Krull says.

“Then Wednesday, we’re looking at upper 90s for the actual air temperatures, and it may be possible for us to cross over 100 degrees and we’ll likely be looking at heat index values anywhere between 105 to 107 degrees.” Iowans will need to take precautions to cope with the steamy weather. “If you have any plans to be outdoors during the middle of this upcoming week, please plan accordingly,” Krull says. “Have plenty of water to stay hydrated and have a place to cool down, whether that be in a car that has working air conditioning or a building that is air-conditioned and shaded properly.”

Krull says the pattern of above-normal temperatures will continue perhaps for another ten days. “When we have this kind of pattern in July and August, it typically results in very hot and humid conditions throughout the next couple of weeks,” Krull says. “There may be some possibilities for rain showers and thunderstorms and anytime that those occur, they can provide some relief to the excessive temperatures.” The heat wave isn’t hitting just Iowa. Above-normal temps are forecast through the first week of August from Nebraska all the way to New York.

House Ethics panel dismisses complaint over Axne stock trades

News

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The House Ethics Committee has unanimously voted to dismiss a complaint against Congresswoman Cindy Axne after concluding there’s no clear evidence Axne made willful errors on financial disclosures. Last year a watchdog group accused Axne and six other House members of failing to report stock trades. Axne says she and her husband leave their investment decisions to account managers and didn’t make any stock trades themselves — and Axne didn’t realize she was to file public .reports about any of that account activity.

Axne has hired a lawyer to file the reports about her investment accounts. Axne has signed onto the effort to ban members of congress from directly executing their own stock trades.

Trial date set for 2 Atlantic men charged in the theft of guns

News

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Two Atlantic men will stand trial in September on Class-D Felony charges associated with a break-in and the theft of several guns. The rural-Atlantic residential burglary occurred June 5thThe Cass County Sheriff’s Office had reported 20-year-old Corbin Logemann and 19-year-old Cristian Mata allegedly took firearms, pellet guns, long bows, a gun cabinet, and more. The items were valued at between $1,500 and $10,000. Both men face charges of Burglary in the 3rd Degree, and Theft in the 2nd Degree.

During an investigation and under questioning, Logemann and Mata admitted to the crime. And, a neighbor of Logemann and Mata provided law enforcement with surveillance video showing some of the stolen items being unloaded into Logemann and Mata’s residence.

Mata and Logemann will be arraigned on the charges August 22nd, with a pre-trial conference set for Sept. 12th, and trial on Sept. 27th

DONALD LeROY WRIGHT, 79, of Harlan (Mem. Svc. 8/7/22)

Obituaries

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

DONALD LeROY WRIGHT, 79, of Harlan, died Thursday, July 28th, at Myrtue Medical Center, in Harlan. Memorial services for DONALD WRIGHT will be held 3:30-p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7th, at the United Methodist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the United Methodist Church in Harlan, is on Sunday, Aug. 7th, from 1-until 3-p.m.

DONALD LeROY WRIGHT is survived by:

His wife – Linda [Graybill] Wright, of Harlan.

His sons – Brad (Brenda) Wright, and Brendt (Jennifer) Wright, all of Harlan.

His daughter – Laurie (Justin) Smith, of Sergeant Bluffs, IA

His brother – Ronald Wright, of Schaller

His sister – Shirley (Ralph) Doran, of Harlan.

and 10 grandchildren.

Boston Road bridge replacement project delayed for a few days

News

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Cass County, Iowa) – A bridge replacement project that was slated to begin Monday, in northern Cass County, will begin a few days later than planned. Rich Hansen, Assistant to Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken said the project involves the two-month closure of an east-west gravel road, spanning from Olive Street to Highway 71/630th Street.

Hansen says a detour route will be in effect.

Orange highlight marks the portion of road to be closed.

(The detour takes you South on Dunbar Road, east to Dunbar for one-mile to 630th/Hwy 71, then back north to Boston Road. The route is a combination of paved and gravel roads.)

Glenwood Police report (7/29/22)

News

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Officials with the Glenwood Police Department report an arrest took place this (Friday) morning. 41-year-old Daniel Thomas, of Glenwood, was arrested on a Mills

County Warrant for Theft 2nd, bond set at $5000 cash or surety.

Planned Parenthood office in NW Iowa sees rise in patients from out of state

News

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Sioux City Planned Parenthood office is seeing an increase in patients from South Dakota and other states where abortion is now banned. Sarah Traxler, the chief medical officer for Planned Parenthood North Central States, says as more states pass abortion restrictions, the clinic is poised to become a critical point of access for the Midwest. Traxler says, “Places like Sioux City that are situated in tri-state areas, not very far from rural areas, it’s going to play a really key role in expanding access for people across our region.”

The clinic is being careful in how it handles abortions for patients from states with bans, as Traxler says those patients now have to complete their medication abortion on-site. “Because none of us want to be placed in a position where we are charged with a felony, losing our medical license,” she says, “because then we can’t take care of anyone.”

The clinic is now open two days a week to accommodate Iowa’s new law requiring patients seeking an abortion to make two appointments, at least 24 hours apart.

(reporting by Kendall Crawford, Iowa Public Radio)

Cass County Supervisors approve: Pipe replacement project bid, & Safe Streets/Roads grant app

News

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors held their regular weekly/end of month meeting this (Friday) morning. During their meeting last week, the Board heard from Engineer Trent Wolken, with regard to a move by the NRCS to accept a bid from Jorgensen Dirt Works, for the Crooked Creek 5C pipe replacement project. At that time, the Board elected to see if Wolken could obtain requests for quotes.

Cass County Secondary Roads Department Technician Dennis Vogl said Jorgensen Dirt Works was the lowest bidder at $18,326. He recommended, and the Board moved to approve, the bid. On a related note, the Board also acted to pass a Resolution to Vacate an Excess Right-Of-Way (ROW). The area lies around bridge #319, and is more than what is needed. Rich Hansen, Assistant to Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken explained.

Trent Wolken said last week, that he would like to vacate and then purchase the ROW needed for the bridge project. He said at that time, that it was technically an easement that was never called into play, and that there is no bearing on the current bridge. The Board tabled the Resolution last week, until Wolken could speak with the land owner. The Cass County Supervisors passed also, a Resolution for participation in the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant application process, which is part of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the Federal Transportation Bill.

Rich Hansen explained the program provides a total of Five-to Six-Billion dollars in grants across the U-S, over a span of the next five-years.

The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. In the past, the County has used Safety Funds in the past.

The Boards of Supervisors in Guthrie, Montgomery and Pottawattamie County are among those in the area that have already approved their participation in the grant process.

In other business, Cass County Veterans Affairs Director Mitch Holmes presented the Board with his Quarterly Veteran’s Affairs Report. And General Assistance Director Debbie Schuler presented also, her June GA/Mental Health report for June, 2022.

Pott. County Sheriff’s report, 7/29/22

News

July 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a Glenwood man wanted on a warrant for Violation of Probation, turned himself-in, late Thursday morning. Once the warrant was confirmed, 39-year-old Jared Daniel Newman was transported to the Pott. County Jail and turned over to Corrections Staff.

And, a woman from Des Moines was picked up by Pott. County Deputies, from Polk County Corrections and transported to the Pott. County Jail.  36-year-old Trafonia Massenberg was wanted on a valid warrant for Driving While License Suspended, and OWI/2nd offense. Her bond totals $3,000.

Hutchinson, McDonald IV on Walter Camp Watch List

Sports

July 29th, 2022 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State’s Xavier Hutchinson and Will McDonald IV have earned spots on the Walter Camp 2022 Player of the Year Preseason Watch List.

Iowa State joins Alabama and Georgia as the only schools with both an offensive and defensive player on the list. The Cyclones are one of seven schools nationally with multiple players included.

Hutchinson, who hails from Jacksonville, Florida, earned First Team All-Big 12 honors for the second-straight season in 2021. The redshirt senior set an ISU single-season record and led the Big 12 Conference with 83 receptions. Hutchinson finished with 987 receiving yards and five touchdown catches. He leads all active Big 12 receivers in career receptions (147) and receiving yards (1,758).

McDonald, a redshirt senior from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enters the season as one of the nation’s best pass rushers with 29.0 career sacks, which is an ISU record. He earned First Team All-America honors last season and is a two-time First Team All-Big 12 selection. McDonald has forced nine fumbles and has 34.5 tackles for a loss in his career.

The 2022 watch list will be narrowed to 10 semifinalists in mid-November. The 2022 Walter Camp Player of the Year recipient, which is voted on by the 130 NCAA Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors, will be announced on ESPN’s College Football Awards Show.