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Fatal collision between a golf-cart and motorcycle in northern Iowa

News

October 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Hampton, Iowa) – A collision Sunday afternoon in northern Iowa’s Franklin County resulted in a fatality and one person being injured. The Iowa State Patrol reports the crash occurred at around 3:20-p.m. near Hampton. A 2007  Columbia golf cart operated by 84-year-old Robert Norman Irwin, of Hampton, was stopped at Highway 65 on 170th Street, and failed to yield the right-of-way to a 2023 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by 54-year-old Corey William Spear, of Hampton.

As the golf cart began crossing east-to-west, it was struck by the motorcycle in the northbound lane of traffic on Highway 65. Robert Irwin died from his injuries at the Franklin General Hospital. Spear was injured and transported to the hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Interfaith Alliance leader heading to Iowa for forum

News

October 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The president and C-E-O of the Interfaith Alliance says religion can be a positive force in our democracy, but only if there’s equality for all religious traditions. Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush has been the national leader of the Interfaith Alliance for about a year.

“My message to Iowa is…will these policies being put forth benefit everyone from every religious tradition, from every racial background, from every gender and sexuality?” he asks. “Can we really talk about equality in Iowa and what kinds of policies will get us there?” Raushenbush will speak Thursday afternoon at a “Challenging Christian Nationalism” forum at a Des Moines church.

“The country is in a turning point, a crisis point,” he says, “and I feel very called to it.” Two Iowa based evangelical Christian groups have recently hosted forums featuring most of the top Republicans who’re running for president. Raushenbush says the Interfaith Alliance offers a different vision about the role of religion in society.

“No one religion under the establishment clause of the First Amendment…should have pre-eminence. That is the genius of America,” he says. “We are a nation for all religions, not just some and that people will be trying to figure out how we can deal with one another with the utmost respect regardless of background, specifically in regards to religious background.”

Raushenbush, who grew up in Wisconsin, is an ordained American Baptist minister who was the associate dean of religious life at Princeton. He’s also the founder of a religious column on the HuffPost website.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, Oct. 2, 2023

Weather

October 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10-20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 10-20 mph.

Tomorrow: Partly sunny & windy w/a chance of afternoon showers. High near 85. S @ 15-30 mph.

Tom. Night: Showers & thunderstorms. Low around 59. S @ 15-30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 91. Our Low this morning, 67.  Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 78 and the Low was 44. The Record High for Oct. 2nd in Atlantic was 93 in 1892, and the Record Low was 18, in 1974. Sunrise is at 7:17. Sunset at 7:02.

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BARBARA DILL, 66, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life 10/13/23)

Obituaries

October 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

BARBARA DILL, 66, of Atlantic, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Cass Health in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life for BARBARA DILL with the family present, will be held Friday, Oct. 13th, from 1-until 3:30-p.m., at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

An open visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 8-a.m. on the 13th, and until the time of the service. A meal will be served during the gathering beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Private family burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.     

BARBARA DILL is survived by:

Her husband – Randy Dill, of Atlantic.

Her daughters – Tiffanie (& boyfriend, Robert) Fenton, of Atlantic, and Heather (Michael) Peel, of Atlantic.

Her son – Randy Jr. (Tammy) Dill, of Atlantic.

Her sisters – Patricia Mills, of Atlantic, and Christine Moreno, of Des Moines.

Her brother – Kevin Schneider, of Buffalo, MN.

and 9 grandchildren. 

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

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NORMA CHRISTENSEN, 93, of Atlantic (Svcs. 10/5/23)

Obituaries

October 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

NORMA CHRISTENSEN, 93, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family. Funeral services for NORMA CHRISTENSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5th, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation with family present will be held on Thursday, October 5th from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at Roland Funeral Home.Service in Atlantic.

Burial will be held at the Atlantic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.

NORMA CHRISTENSEN is survived by:

Her sons – Dave (Sherry) Christensen, of Mount Pleasant, and Gary Christensen, of Atlantic.

Her daughter – Donna (Randy) Bonnesen, of Atlantic.

3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

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Hawkeyes Finish Day One of Fighting Irish Classic

Sports

October 1st, 2023 by Asa Lucas

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Iowa men’s golf team concluded day one of play at the Fighting Irish Classic. The final round of the tournament will take place on Monday.

Graduate transfer, Josh Lundmark started off the tournament birdieing 5 holes in the first round of the tournament. Lundmark finished 2-under par which is his lowest score as a Hawkeye.

Callum Macfie recorded the lowest score for the Hawkeyes between the first two rounds at 2-over par. Macfie had a strong second round shooting 2-under par, including four birdies on the front nine.

Freshman, Noah Kent made his first career eagle as a Hawkeye in round two of the event. Kent was able to reach the green in two strokes and nail his eagle putt on a par 5. Kent’s par 5 average of 4.25 (3-under par) is tied for sixth in the tournament.

IOWA SCORECARD 

8  Team  286  284  —  +10  570 
T23 Callum Macfie 74 68 — +2 142
T27 Josh Lundmark 68 75 — +3 143
T37 Max Tjoa 72 72 — +4 144
T43 Noah Kent 76 69 — +5 145
T56 Mac McClear 72 75 — +7 147

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH TYLER STITH 

“We didn’t finish well in the morning and missed a chance to post a solid round. We lost our rhythm for a few holes and it carried over into round two. The guys fought back and now we’ve got a great opportunity tomorrow.”

HAWKEYE NOTABLES 

  • Iowa had the fifth most pars on the day, finishing with 110. Mac McClear and Macfie led the team with 23 a piece. 
  • Kent was one of six players to get an eagle. Kent’s par 5 average of 4.33 is tied for ninth best in the event.

UP NEXT 

The final round of the Fighting Irish Classic will take place on Monday at Warren Golf Course.

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Iowa rallies past Michigan State

Sports

October 1st, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Iowa a won the game against Michigan State but may have lost quarterback Cade McNamara in the process. The Hawkeyes scored the final 16 points in a 26-16 win over the Spartans. McNamara suffered an apparent knee injury on the second drive of the game and Deacon Hill finished 11 of 27 from 115 yards and connected with tight end Eric All for the only offensive touchdown of the game.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who says they will know more about the extent of McNamara’s injury early this week.

If McNamara is out Hill will be the starter. Ferentz says Hill got a lot of practice time with the first team after McNamara suffered a quad injury in an August scrimmage.

Cooper DeJean had a first half interception and his 70-yard punt return for a touchdown gave the Hawkeyes the lead for good.

Iowa is 4-1 and hosts Purdue this week.

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Iowa Downs Rutgers, 1-0

Sports

October 1st, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa women’s soccer defeated Rutgers, 1-0, at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, good for the ninth Hawkeye clean sheet this season. Iowa improves to 8-1-3 overall and 2-1-2 in Big Ten Conference play.

Seventh-year player Josie Durr notched her third goal this season in the 24th minute. Senior Rielee Fetty and junior Kenzie Roling each earned assists on the sequence, pushing the ball upfield to give Durr a one-on-one look with the Rutgers goalkeeper in transition.

Iowa applied pressure all afternoon, posting a 15-6 advantage in shots, including five Hawkeye in shots on goal. The Hawkeyes also took five corner kicks for the contest.

Senior goalkeeper Macy Enneking has anchored Iowa to a 0.25 goals against average this season. Iowa has allowed just three goals in 2023, which already was tops among power conference schools and tied for third nationally heading into Sunday’s game.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH DAVE DIIANNI

“Our defense really minimized a lot that [goalkeeper Macy Enneking] has to do. If we can continue to do that, then the rest of the group will come around. They have begun to do that, with five goals in two games this week.

Our foundation has to be defending as a whole, top to bottom, because it actually gives us the best opportunity to score. We can turn people over with our front line and our midfield. It is not about sitting low. It is actually about being proactive and creating opportunities to attack in transition.

Winning on Sundays in the Big Ten is so important. I am very proud of our effort today.”

HAWKEYE NOTABLES

  • The Hawkeyes wore pink uniforms to recognize the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Goalkeeper Macy Enneking picked up her 18th career shutout, which ranks third in program history. Enneking stands at fifth in the Hawkeye record book with 21 career victories (.706 win percentage).
  • Iowa has a 173-80 advantage in shots and an 82-35 edge in shots on goal this season against its opponents.
  • 90 Tracker: Fifth-year Samantha Cary (9) and freshman Millie Greer (9) played the entirety of the match against Rutgers. The following position players have also recorded at least one 90-minute outing this season: senior Rielee Fetty (4), senior Maggie Johnston (4), junior Kenzie Roling, sophomore Kellen Fife and freshman Eva Pattison.

UP NEXT

Iowa travels to Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 7, for a 1 p.m. start at Hibner Stadium.

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Hayashida Falls in Round of 64 at ITAs

Sports

October 1st, 2023 by Asa Lucas

CARY, N.C. — University of Iowa sophomore Daianne Hayashida wrapped up competition at the 2023 ITA All-American Championships on Sunday morning.    

Hayashida fell in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, to Austin Peay’s Jana Leder in the Round of 64.   

The Hawkeyes will continue their fall competition at the ITA Central Regionals in Lawrence, Kansas, from Oct. 12-16. .   

ITA Results    

Round of 128 — Daianna Hayashida (UI) def. Cristina Mayorova (CU), 6-4, 6-3   

Round of 64 – Jana Leder (AP) def. Daianne Hayashida (UI), 6-4, 6-4 

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Hawkeyes Tie Bulldogs

Sports

October 1st, 2023 by Asa Lucas

AMES, Iowa – The University of Iowa softball team tied Drake, 2-2, on Sunday afternoon at the Cyclone Softball Complex in a nine-inning exhibition. The Hawkeyes finish the fall season with a record of 5-1-1.

Freshman Mya Clark got the start for Iowa in the circle. She went three innings allowing two runs on four hits. Iowa used the combination of Kelsey Winters, Andrea Jaskowiakand Maren Judisch in the circle the rest of the game. They allowed no runs on four hits and struck out three Drake hitters.

Iowa finished the game with two runs on 10 hits. After falling behind, 2-0, early in the game the Hawkeyes got on the board in the fifth inning as sophomore Avery Jackson came home on a single off the bat of Winters. Iowa rallied late and tied the game in the bottom of the ninth on an RBI double from senior Sammy Diaz.

The Hawkeyes return to action for their annual Black and Gold Series starting on Thursday October 5th at Bob Pearl Field. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m. CT and admission is free.

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