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U of M study: mindfulness training helping veterans with PTSD

News

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — On this Veterans Day, a new study from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, is touting the benefits of mindfulness training to lower stress for Veterans suffering from PTSD. Instructor Mariann Johnson works with Veterans in the eight week training to help them with stress, anxiety and depression by teaching how to work with challenging thoughts and emotions and those unpredictable life circumstances that we all encounter day in and day out, but to be less reactive to them by learning how to take pauses, by learning how to self-regulate.

Johnson says “Through this very methodical system over 8 weeks, we teach people through primarily body awareness, starting with breaths and something called a body scan to become of aware of their ability to be more self aware, more resilient.” The goal is to help veterans to quiet their minds and find inner peace, and eventually embrace more self-compassion and forgiveness.

Two bodies found in Webster City apartment building

News

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Webster City police are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found inside an apartment building on Sunday morning, according to Police Chief Shiloh Mork. “The police department received a call a little after 8 o’clock this morning of two individuals possibly deceased,” Mork says. “When officers and paramedics arrived, they did locate two deceased individuals in the apartment. We’re still conducting interviews and notifying family members.”

Chief Mork said there is no indication the public is in any danger. The names of the individuals have not been released.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area – Monday, Nov. 11th, 2019

Weather

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: **Winter Weather Advisory for snow & blowing snow, until Noon** Snow ending this morning; Gradually becoming Partly cloudy. High 20. N wind @ 15-30.

Tonight: Fair to Partly cloudy. Low -2. Winds light & variable.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 27. SW @ 10-20.

Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy w/light mixed precipitation. High 35.

Thursday: P/Cldy. High of 37

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 45. Our Low this morning was 16. We received .8″ of snow at the KJAN studios overnight. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 43 and the Low was 20. The record High for this date in Atlantic, was 73 in 1964 & 2005. The Record Low was -10 in 1986.

 

15-year old female arrested on an assault charge in Red Oak

News

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested a 15-year old female, Sunday, for Assault with the intent to cause bodily injury (an aggravated misdemeanor), and Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree (a simple misdemeanor). The unidentified teen from Red Oak was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center, in Council Bluffs.

Creston man arrested in Adams County Sun. night

News

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Adams County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop at around 9:53-p.m. Sunday, and following a records check, arrested the driver, Corey Johnston, of Creston. He was taken into custody for  Driving While Revoked and transported to the Adams County Jail. He eventually posted a $1,000 bond, and was released.

Winter Weather Advisory for snow & blowing snow continues thru mid-day, Monday

Weather

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor & Ringgold Counties:

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY.

Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont & Page Counties: WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM TODAY.

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts east of Interstate 35. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Snow will taper off from north to south this
morning.

* WHERE…Much of central and southern Iowa. Heavier snowfall expected closer to the Highway 30 and Interstate 80 corridors.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous conditions of blowing snow and lower visibility are possible during the Monday morning commute. Cold temperatures and wind chills in the single digits are expected during the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Midwest Sports Headlines: 11/11/19

Sports

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill threw a 23-yard touchdown to Adam Humphries with 23 seconds left, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-32 to spoil the return of NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes. The Titans only had a chance after a bad snap by the Chiefs on Harrison Butker’s fifth field goal attempt of the day ended with a botched snap. The Titans blocked Butker’s sixth attempt to seal the win.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The reigning NFL MVP is back and healthy as ever for the Kansas City Chiefs. Now Patrick Mahomes and his teammates have some room for improvement. Mahomes threw for a season-high 446 yards with three touchdowns, but the Chiefs had too many penalties and settled for too many field goal attempts that wound up costing Kansas City in a 35-32 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The Chiefs also had some more offensive linemen hurt with the defense giving up 188 yards rushing to Derrick Henry.

CAPE GIRARDEAU TOWNSHIP, Mo. (AP) — Chris Harris scored 16 points and his 3-pointer with 27 seconds left sent Southeast Missouri State past Purdue Fort Wayne 79-78. The Redhawks extended their 40-32 halftime lead to 15 points (51-36) when Isaiah Gable buried a 3-pointer with 16:39 remaining.

Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, Nov. 11, 2019

News

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Snow and bitter cold has fallen across much of Nebraska and Iowa at the start of the work week. Roads along, and primarily north of I-80 are partially to completely covered with snow, including Highway 71 and Hwy 6 to Griswold. The National Weather Service says much of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa is likely to see 1-to-2 inches of snow by early today. Some parts of eastern Iowa could receive 4-to-6 inches of snow.

CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago post office has been named in honor of a member of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen who flew scores of missions in World War II. The Daily Southtown reported Wednesday that Robert Martin was honored at a ceremony at Olympia Fields Village Hall. Robert Martin’s three children then headed to the post office where a plaque commemorating their father was unveiled. Martin lived in Olympia Fields from 2008 until his death at age 99 in July 2018.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Voting in the Democratic presidential primary is less than three months away, and the field of candidates remains crowded. Roughly a half-dozen Democrats in the very bottom tier of the presidential primary are soldiering on, hoping that even after months of campaigning without catching fire in polling that there’s still a chance. A Colorado Democrat, Sen. Michael Bennet, says he believes the eventual nominee is as likely to be someone polling at 1% today as it is to be one of those leading.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 19-year-old Iowa man has been sentenced to up to 100 years in prison for the death of his 8-month-old daughter after he pleaded guilty to several charges. The Des Moines Register reports that Jayden Straight pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder and several related charges as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Straight’s daughter died in July 2018 after suffering serious internal injuries.

2 arrested in Red Oak Sunday afternoon

News

November 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police say a man and a woman were arrested on separate charges, Sunday afternoon. At around 3:15-p.m., 27-year old Nathan Allen Aldrich, of Red Oak, was arrested for Driving While Barred. Aldrich turned himself-in to police after he fled from officers. His bond was set at $2,000.

And, 58-year old Michelle Renee Solt, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 4-p.m. Sunday, for False Reporting to Law Enforcement. Solt had earlier reported her vehicle as stolen, when in fact it was not. Her bond was set at $1,000.

ROBERT L. DANIELS, 93, of Adair (Mass of Christian Burial 11/16/19)

Obituaries

November 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

ROBERT L. DANIELS, 93, of Adair, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center in Anita.  A Mass of Christian Burial for ROBERT DANIELS will be held 10-a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Anita. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

The family will greet friends on Friday, November 15, 2019, at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial is in the Oakwood Cemetery in Casey, with a luncheon at the Casey’s Visitor Center in Casey, to follow.

Memorials may be directed to the Robert Daniels memorial fund to be established by the family.