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Heartbeat Today 06-28-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 28th, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Kelly Rundle about his upcoming film viewing about One Room School Houses.

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Softball Atlantic vs Harlan 06-27-2011

Podcasts, Sports

June 28th, 2011 by admin

Sports Director Jim Field has the call.

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7AM Newscast 06-28-2011

News, Podcasts

June 28th, 2011 by admin

w/ News Director Ric Hanson

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Monday Baseball/Softball Results

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June 28th, 2011 by Jim Field

MONDAY BASEBALL

  • Atlantic 3, Harlan 0 (Austin Conrad hit a 2-run HR and Chris McVey pitched a complete game for AHS)
  • Glenwood 15, Clarinda 3 (5 inn)
  • Kuemper Catholic 10, Lewis Central 0 (5 inn)
  • Martensdale-St. Mary’s 15, Creston 0 (4 inn)
  • Missouri Valley 8, Griswold 1
  • Treynor 12, Underwood 2 (5 inn)
  • Adair-Casey 8-6,  Orient-Macksburg 4-8
  • Walnut 2, Glidden-Ralston 1 (10 inn)
  • Bedford 19, Clarinda Academy 4
  • Corning 9, Villisca 5
  • Fremont-Mills 16, East Mills 6
  • West Harrison 14, Boyer Valley 3 (5 inn)
  • West Harrison 8, Boyer Valley 6
  • Dallas Center-Grimes 16, Carroll 6
  • Coon Rapids-Bayard 13, Madrid 0
  • Des Moines Christian 9, West Central Valley 2

MONDAY SOFTBALL

  • Harlan 9, Atlantic 3 (pitcher Brooke Schaben hit 2-run HR and drove in four to lead HCHS, Reann Cappel had 3 hits for AHS)
  • Red Oak 13, Shenandoah 3 (5 inn)
  • Glenwood 11, Clarinda 5
  • Lewis Central 11-15, Kuemper Catholic 2-1
  • Bishop Heelan 3, Denison-Schleswig 0
  • Villisca 13, Bedford 9
  • Treynor 12, Underwood 9
  • Missouri Valley 5, Griswold 2
  • Exira-EHK 7 CAM 0
  • Corning 12, Villisca 0 (3 inn)

Harlan 9, Atlantic 3  –Game details

1  2  3  4  5  6  7   R  H  E
ATL 3  0  0  0  0  0  0  3 10  1
HAR 1  0  0  0  6  0  2  9 14  2
WP- Brooke Schaben   LP-Liz Metheny

Atlantic Highlights…
1st – ReAnn Cappel started the game with a single.  Tiara Edelman moved
her to third with a single then stole second base.  Paige Kennon reached
on a FC scoring Cappel.  Edelman was thrown out trying to advance to
third.  Alisha Hinzmann doubled scoring Kennon.  Liz Metheny singled
scoring Hinzmann.

Comments by Coach Hinzmann…
“Obviously the fifth inning killed us.  They had six hits in that inning,
but in reality two of those hits we gave them with a mental mistake and
not covering a base then lacked aggressiveness in the outfield and allowed
a ball to drop!  We also had our lone error in that inning.  If we ever
hope to complete with the top teams in the conference then we have to stop
making those kinds of mistakes which prolong big innings. Until we become
a more consistent and more mature players those types of inning are going
to continue to happen and we will continue to battle to stay out of last
place in the Hawkeye Ten.”

“On the positive side, we got 10 hits off Schaben, who if she is not the
best pitcher in the conference then she defiantly is one of the best
pitchers in the conference.  With the exception of one hitter, we had only
a single strike out and managed to put runners on base every inning.  I
thought Liz did a great job against a very good hitting team.  She hit her
spots very well and the only really big mistake she made in the circle was
the home run to (Brooke) Schaben.

Cam Smith to be introduced to ACSD Board

News

June 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Board of Education will meet the new Atlantic Middle School Principal tonight, during a scheduled work session at the high school. Cameron Smith was hired by the board April 12th. Smith comes to Atlantic from the Garner-Hayfield School District, where he served as the K-through 8th Grade Principal and Athletic Director.

Cam will succeed AMS Principal Todd Roecker, who had earlier announced he would be retiring from the district at the end of this month (June).

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will move into a closed session for an annual evaluation of the Superintendent. Their work session begins at 7:30-p.m. in the Atlantic High School Media Center.

Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Announces New 12@12 Program

News

June 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce say Chamber members will be visited this week by members of the Chamber’s staff and board of directors, to encourage members to “Get the Scoop” about the Chamber at a new program called 12@12.

Megan Roberts, Membership and Special Projects Coordinator for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, says they invite all members of the Atlantic Chamber to come to the office at the historic Rock Island Depot, have a free lunch, and talk with Chamber staffers about what the Chamber does for its members, and what they’re working on.

The 12@12 sessions include a free lunch to 12 members at 12 noon, and multiple dates and times will be offered during the late summer and early fall. Several early morning breakfast options will be given to members as well.

The 12@12 lunches also provide time for the Chamber staff to listen to their members. Roberts says — quote — “We want to hear what their challenges are and what they need from us. We can prepare educational sessions, do research, and help our members find solutions, but often the first challenge we face is just finding the time to communicate with each other, and that’s what 12@12 is about.”

Local businesses will be given an invitation to sign up for the sessions along with an ice cream scoop, a small gift of appreciation from the organization. The staff and board members will start delivering scoops today and continue over the next two days.

Two arrests in Atlantic

News

June 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic said Monday two area residents were arrested Saturday on separate charges. Officials say 19-year old Devin Gardner, of Exira, was taken into custody for Driving While Suspended. And, 34-year old Frank Dambra, of Atlantic, was arrested for Driving While Revoked, along with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Both men were booked into the Cass County Jail.

Neb. nuke utilities say safety prevails amid flood

News

June 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

BLAIR, Neb. (AP) – The utilities that run Nebraska’s two nuclear power plants are trying to knock down persistent rumors about safety as Missouri River floodwaters approach. Federal regulators and the media have toured Fort Calhoun and Cooper nuclear plants this week. Omaha Public Power District CEO Gary Gates says there’s no chance of a disaster like the one in Japan after an earthquake and tsunami struck.

The key difference is the river flooding has progressed slowly, giving utilities plenty of preparation time. Fort Calhoun has at least nine backup power sources in place, including six different power lines and two diesel generators.

Cooper also has two main lines of outside power, at least three generators on site and a battery system that can power the plant in an emergency.

Realtors association says home sales were up in May

News

June 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Association of Realtors reports that home sales increased just over 14-percent in May and the average sale price for homes was up six-point-four-percent. Association president, Kurt Schade  of Des Moines, says it’s good to see the numbers go up. He says all real estate is local, but they see some positive trends across the state in sales prices and the number of sales. The association reported 28-hundred- 73 homes sold in May compared to 25-hundred-19 in April. The average sale price of homes was 141-thousand-942 in May, compared to 133-thousand-418 in April. Schade says sales generally start moving up this time of year.

He says they had good weather in May and the pool of buyers was up as people like to move once school is out. Schade says the upward trend could continue if the market conditions don’t change. Schade says if there is not any other action by the federal government that prevents people from getting loans, they believe buyers are looking to buy homes at prices comparable to the early 2000’s with low interest rates. Schade says the state has been lucky to avoid the major ups and downs that have plagued other states.

He says Iowa is a conservative state and that has shown in the housing market with no “significant appreciation” and also haven’t seen the devaluation that other states have seen recently. Twenty-three of Iowa’s 44 local boards reported increases in average sale price, while nine boards had increases in the number of sales from May 2010. Nineteen boards showed a decrease in the average number of days on the market.

(Dar Danielson/Radio Iowa)

Red Cross opens 3 more 24/7 shelters along Missouri River

News

June 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Three more shelters are now open round-the-clock in Iowa and Nebraska along the flooding Missouri River. Those shelters are in Malvern and Missouri Valley, Iowa, and Peru, Nebraska. Danelle Schlegelmilch is spokeswoman for the Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross. Despite so many people already being evacuated, Schlegelmilch says the shelters’ cots aren’t yet very full. “Such generous people have opened up their homes to neighbors and friends,” she says. She reminds, “You can go there for information, for a hot meal, for referrals, for minor first aid and just to have a shoulder to lean on. We have trained mental health professionals who are here to help you emotionally, not just physically.” Schlegelmilch says the shelter in Missouri Valley is already putting up people for overnight stays.

“A lot of those folks were moving from the Fort Calhoun shelter, just to accommodate them a little bit better,” she says. “That’s one thing I wanted to remind people, is that if you have a need and you need somewhere to go, you don’t have to just go to the shelter in your town. You’re welcome to go to any of these shelters if you’re affected by the flooding.” Council Bluffs is under Alert One Status, meaning, there is a possibility of evacuations. Schlegelmilch says there likely will be multiple shelters set up within Council Bluffs if that order comes.

She says people will be steered first to a reception site at Iowa Western Community College and from there, they’ll be sent to smaller, local shelters to prevent overcrowding. The Red Cross says those needing a shelter are asked to bring any prescriptions and emergency medications, foods for special diets, identification to show residence in affected areas and supplies for children and infants, including diapers, formula, toys and baby food. They’re asked to bring extra clothing, pillows, blankets and their own hygiene supplies. Due to public health regulations, pets are not permitted in shelters unless they’re service animals.

(Matt Kelley/Radio Iowa)