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Backyard & Beyond 11-9-2018

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

November 9th, 2018 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Ali Pieken about the Helping Hands Boutique coming up on Saturday.

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Snow Squall affecting parts of western IA

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November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Pottawattamie-Mills-Fremont-Montgomery Counties...
932 AM CST FRI NOV 9 2018

...A SNOW SQUALL WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN FREMONT...WEST CENTRAL
MONTGOMERY...MILLS...WESTERN POTTAWATTAMIE...SARPY...SOUTHEASTERN
LANCASTER...NORTHWESTERN JOHNSON...OTOE...SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS...
NORTHEASTERN GAGE AND CASS COUNTIES...

At 928 AM CST, a snow squall was located along I-80 from Lincoln to
Omaha. The band of snow was moving southeast at 40 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Southeastern Omaha, southeastern Lincoln, Council Bluffs, Bellevue,
Papillion, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Ralston, Glenwood, Syracuse,
Hickman, Springfield, Malvern, Louisville, Weeping Water, Treynor,
Underwood, Bennet, Elmwood and Firth.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 29 between mile markers 15 and 58.
 Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 17.
 Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 414 and 428, between
mile markers 435 and 444, and between mile markers 448 and 454.

Visibilities will drop quickly to near zero in this squall.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this dangerous
snow squall. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads
are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until the
squall passes your location.

Iowa Greyhound Park sees wagers soar, faces long-term issues

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November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Wagering soared at the Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque this year, but the state’s only dog track still faces a host of problems that leave its future in doubt. The Telegraph Herald reports that about $6.7 million was wagered for races at the park in 2018, an increase of nearly 45 percent from last year. Brian Carpenter is the park’s director of racing and general manager. He attributed the increase to scheduling changes that moved races to start when other tracks weren’t racing.

Carpenter says that despite the increase, the park only finished in the black because of subsidies from Iowa casinos, which will continue through 2022. Carpenter says he’s also concerned of the potential long-term impacts of Florida’s decision to ban greyhound racing. He says it could cause a downturn in greyhound breeding.

Bluffs woman arrested on felony warrant, Thursday morning

News

November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County report a traffic stop Thursday morning in Council Bluffs, resulted in the arrest of a woman on a warrant. An SUV was pulled over near 2nd and Front Streets at around 8:35-a.m., due to the registered owner showing a warrant. The driver was identified as 37-year old Marissa Gayle Horton, of Council Bluffs. Horton’s name was run through NCIC and showed a valid Felony warrant through Council Bluffs for fraudulent practices first degree. The woman was placed in handcuffs and transported to corrections where she was booked in on the warrant.

UPDATE: I-80 near Atlantic, I-680 near Loveland & I-80 near Underwood are now open

News

November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DOT reports (As of 9:39-a.m.), that I-680 and I-80 are now open, following separate crash incidents. Motorists are reminded to slow down, watch for emergency vehicles and snow plows. No injuries have been reported thus far.

I-80 westbound north of Atlantic is blocked due to a crash

News

November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

511ia.org reports that as of 9:15-a.m., Interstate 80 north of Atlantic, west of the Olive Street exit, east of Highway 173, is blocked due to at least three separate, non-injury accidents. Other accidents have I-680 and I-80 blocked in Pottawattamie County, near Loveland and Underwood respectively. Slow down, and anticipate delays!

Interstate 680 and I-80 blocked in Pott County due to accidents

News

November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Expect delays in travel this morning if you’re heading westbound. The Iowa Department of Transportation reports (as of 8:45-a.m.) travel on Interstate 680 east of I-29 in Pottawattamie County is blocked in both directions, due to a jackknifed semi-tractor trailer near Loveland. Interstate 80 eastbound near Underwood is also blocked due to a crash involving a semi. A tow ban is currently in effect in Pott. County, also, meaning if your vehicle goes into the ditch or median, it will be several hours before a tow truck can extricate the vehicle.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/09/2018

News, Podcasts

November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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New charge in Sioux City slaying: 2nd-degree murder

News

November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A man has been formally charged with second-degree murder in the slaying of his roommate in Sioux City. Thirty-eight-year-old Abdiqadar Sharif is accused of stabbing 40-year-old Guled Nur on Oct. 28. The new charge was contained in a court document prosecutors filed Wednesday in Woodbury County District Court. The initial charge by police was first-degree murder.

Prosecutors say Sharif stabbed and kicked Nur after an altercation broke out at their apartment. Sharif is scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 16.

Holiday Open House This Weekend in Atlantic

News

November 9th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Get a kick start to your holiday shopping and join Atlantic retail businesses for a Holiday Open House this Saturday, November 10th beginning at 9-a.m. Businesses will be offering a holiday sneak peek as well as treats, giveaways and special promotions. “This is a great city-wide event to not only kick off the holiday shopping season, but to also support local businesses that do so much for our community,” Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said. We have so many incredible retail businesses in town that offer unique items for a reasonable price. Atlantic has everything you need, and this shopping day gives community members the chance to see that,” mentioned Smith.

Participating locations include: Atlantic Motor Supply (NAPA), Aunt B’s, Bonnesen’s, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Brymons Interiors, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, The Franklin Market, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, Something For You, Steffens Cycle Shop, Style Sixty & Co., The Picker’s Parlor and The Uppercut & More Boutique. For the second year, The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is offering AtlantiCash at a discounted price as part of their Holiday Promotion, sponsored by First Whitney Bank & Trust. “Every year the Chamber thinks of a promotion to get the community excited about doing their holiday shopping in Atlantic and we couldn’t think of a better deal than discounted AtlantiCash. Last year we sold $10,000 in 20 minutes so this year our goal is to sell $15,000,” Smith stated.

This Saturday only, discounted AtlantiCash will be available at the Chamber from 9 AM – 12 PM. AtlantiCash will come in packs of $100 for $80, a 20% discount. Community members can purchase up to three packs. Payment must be made at time of purchase in the form of cash or check only. There is a first-come, first-purchased basis with only a limited amount of AtlantiCash available. Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Twitter to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com.

Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017. Christmas in Atlantic is presented by TS Bank.