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CHARLES HARRIS, JR., 93, of Greenfield (Celebration of Life Svc. 9/15/19)

Obituaries

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

CHARLES HARRIS, JR., 93, of Greenfield, died Thursday, September 5th, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Celebration of Life Services for CHARLES HARRIS, JR., will be held 1:30-p.m. Sunday, September 15th, at the United Methodist Church in Greenfield. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, September 13, 2019, from 3- until 7-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m.;  .  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials may be directed to the Charles Harris memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

CHARLES HARRIS, JR., is survived by:

His wife of 72 years – Letitia Harris.

His daughters – Joni; Julie (Eric), and Dottie.

His sons – Chuck (Denise), and John (Rhoda)

His brothers – Robert Harris, and Jack Harris of Des Moines.

11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren;  other relatives and friends.

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Shooting death under investigation in Burlington (IA)

News

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Police in Burlington are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 28-year old male. Police responded at around 1:40-a.m. to a residence in the 800 block of Columbia Street, with regard to multiple shots being fired. When they arrived on the scene, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The man’s name was not immediately released. He was transported to a hospital in West Burlington, were he was pronounced deceased.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is assisting Burlington Police in their ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Burlington Crime Stoppers at 319-753-6835, or the Burlington P-D’s CID (Criminal Investigations Division) at 319-753-8375.

No additional information was being released by authorities at this time.

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State Historical Society of Iowa’s mobile museum to visit Audubon

News

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES – If you can’t make it to the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, why not let it come to Audubon? That’s the idea behind the State Historical Society of Iowa’s “History on the Move” mobile museum, a bright blue, custom-built Winnebago that travels the state’s highways and back roads to share stories from the past. The museum on wheels currently houses a 300-square-foot exhibition called “Iowa History 101” and is filled with artifacts from the State Historical Society’s collection.

The State Historical Society of Iowa’s “History on the Move” mobile museum will visit Audubon Sept. 15 during Fallapalooza. The public is invited to take free self-guided tours of the museum on wheels, which holds a 300-square-foot exhibition called “Iowa History 101.”

The mobile museum will offer free self-guided tours at the Nathaniel Hamlin Park & Museum, U.S. Highway 71 one mile south of Audubon during Fallapalooza, Sunday, Sept. 15th, from 10-a.m. until 4-p.m. State Historical Society of Iowa Administrator Susan Kloewer says “This exhibition shares some of the essential stories that every Iowan should know about who we are and what we’ve achieved since Iowa became a state more than 170 years ago. We’re delighted to bring this traveling exhibition to Audubon, and we encourage all Iowans to learn about our state’s rich heritage.”

Like a visit to a grandparent’s attic, the exhibition unpacks stories of Iowa’s past with nearly 50 artifacts, including:
  • battered miner’s cap worn by Carl Coghlan, a Marion County coal miner
  • 1917 prototype of the state flag designed by Dixie Cornell Gebhardt of Knoxville
  • pen Gov. William Harding used to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote
  • basketball jersey Lynne Lorenzen wore during her glory days at Ventura High School
  • Olympic medal from sprinter Natasha Kaiser-Brown of Des Moines
  • patch from a spacesuit worn by astronaut Peggy Whitson of Beaconsfield
As a bonus, Mike Wolfe, the creator and star of the hit television series “American Pickers,” lent his voice and video talents to the exhibition’s multimedia elements. A native of Le Claire, Wolfe has a long-standing interest in history and a knack for using artifacts to unlock its stories.
The idea for the mobile museum emerged in 2014 from a series of community conversations organized by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, which oversees the State Historical Society. Iowans who care deeply about history made it clear they want new ways to access the State Historical Museum’s resources.
Accordingly, the 38-foot Winnebago will visit all 99 Iowa counties over the course of three years, from 2017 through 2019, with stops at schools, libraries, local museums, community festivals, county fairs and other places where Iowans gather. Anyone who would like to request a visit can find the details online at iowaculture.gov, along with an updated schedule. (Follow the mobile museum’s statewide journey on Facebook at facebook.com/IowaHistory.)
The traveling exhibition – which is sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies, Casey’s General Stores and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – is one of a trio of “Iowa History 101” shows. Visitors to the State Historical Museum in Des Moines can find both a traditional museum exhibition, plus an interactive “Hands-On History” gallery designed especially for children. More information is available at iowaculture.gov or 515-281-5111.

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2 from Clearfield arrested early Sunday morning

News

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports a man and a woman from Clearfield were arrested early this (Sunday) morning, in Clearfield. 38-year old Roy Daugherty and 32-year old Kimberly Morrow were arrested in the 200 block of Jefferson Street, on charges that include Willful Injury, and Interference with an Official Act. Both were being held on $5,300 bond.

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DII-member Truman St. takes down Drake 10-7

Sports

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawrence Woods’ 87-yard kickoff return to start the second half helped propel Division II-level Truman State past Drake 10-7 on Saturday.

Despite their Division II status, the Bulldogs have a history of playing Drake (0-2) tough in the six times the programs have met. The last time the teams played was in 2014 at Drake Stadium. Drake needed overtime to win it after Conley Wilkins dove into the end zone to make it 13-7 on the first possession of the extra session. It was the first game between the two teams since 2002, and it snapped Truman State’s two-game winning streak.

On Saturday, Woods’ return gave Truman State a 10-0 lead. Later, Ian Corwin completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Drew Lauer to trim the deficit after a six-play, 68-yard drive in a little more than 2½ minutes.

Truman State proceeded to hold Drake to just 76 yards of offense over its next four drives to end the game.
Corwin threw for 205 yards and was sacked five times.

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Northern Iowa rolls past Southern Utah 34-14

Sports

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Will McElvain threw for three touchdowns as Northern Iowa rolled past Southern Utah 34-14 on Saturday. McElvain had 262 yards passing for the Panthers (1-1). Trevor Allen ran for 77 yards on 17 carries.

McElvain hit Deion McShane for a 56-yard touchdown late in the first quarter and followed up early in the second with a 39-yard scoring throw to Isaiah Weston. Matthew Cook’s 45-yard field goal made it 17-0 with 7:54 left in the half and a 10-yard strike from McElvain to Jaylin James capped the first-half scoring with the Panthers up 24-0.

Cook added a 27-yard field goal to make it 27-0 early in the third quarter and later Nick McCabe ran for a score and the Panthers were up 34-0. Southern Utah scored late in the third on a 4-yard Chris Helbig run to close to 34-7 but failed to capitalize on two consecutive fumble recoveries in the fourth. Helbig managed another short touchdown run just before the end of the game for the final score.

Helbig finished with 126 yards passing for the Thunderbirds (0-2).

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Man from Georgia arrested early Sunday morning in Red Oak

News

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police, investigating a noise complaint early Sunday morning, ended-up arresting a man for Public Intoxication. 40-year old Tourry Brown, of Atlanta, Georgia, was taken into custody at around 1:10-a.m. in the 1100 block of N. 1st Street. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $300 bond.

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Area Volleyball Scores from Saturday (9/7/19)

Sports

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(2-0) AHSTW 21-21, Ogden 14-13
(2-0) AHSTW 21-21, Ogden 16-4
(2-0) AHSTW 21-21, Paton-Churdan 9-19
(2-0) Audubon 21-21, Belmond-Klemme 16-15
(2-0) Audubon 21-21, IKM-Manning 11-14
(2-0) Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21, AHSTW 17-16
(2-0) East Sac County 21-21, MMCRU 17-18
(2-0) East Sac County 21-21, Woodbury Central 15-6
(2-0) East Sac County 25-25, OABCIG 22-23
(2-0) East Sac County 25-25, West Monona 21-14
(2-1) IKM-Manning 21-20-15, Greene County 19-22-13
(2-0) IKM-Manning 21-21, Belmond-Klemme 13-17
(2-1) Lewis Central 21-17-16, Bettendorf 16-21-14
(2-0) Lewis Central 21-21, Iowa City High 14-7
(2-0) Missouri Valley 21-21, Exira-EHK 16-16
(2-0) Missouri Valley 21-21, Griswold 11-19
(2-0) Missouri Valley 21-21, Woodbine 13-9
(2-0) Missouri Valley 21-22, Boyer Valley 15-20
(2-1) MOC-Floyd Valley 21-20-15, Sioux City East 17-22-13
(2-0) MOC-Floyd Valley 21-21, Denison-Schleswig 13-16
(2-0) MOC-Floyd Valley 21-21, MVAOCOU 6-9
(2-0) MOC-Floyd Valley 21-21, Sioux City North 12-15
(2-0) MOC-Floyd Valley 21-21, Sioux City West 11-11
(2-1) Nodaway Valley 21-17-15, Tri-Center 13-21-10
(2-0) Nodaway Valley 21-21, West Central Valley 2-12
(2-0) OABCIG 22-21, East Sac County 20-17
(2-1) Panorama 21-19-15, Paton-Churdan 19-21-11
(2-1) Pocahontas Area 18-21-15, IKM-Manning 21-14-13
(2-0) Pocahontas Area 21-21, Audubon 15-17
(2-0) Riverside 21-21, Boyer Valley 8-17
(2-0) Riverside 21-21, Exira-EHK 5-16
(2-0) Riverside 21-21, Griswold 14-19
(2-0) Riverside 21-21, Missouri Valley 19-8
(2-0) Riverside 21-21, Woodbine 14-15
(2-1) Shenandoah 19-21-17, Nodaway Valley 21-13-15
(2-1) Sioux City East 21-19-15, Denison-Schleswig 9-21-7
(2-1) Sioux City East 21-21, MVAOCOU 7-10
(2-0) South Central Calhoun 21-21, Audubon 12-19
(2-0) South Central Calhoun 21-21, IKM-Manning 15-14
(2-0) South Hamilton 21-21, Audubon 18-13
(2-0) South Hamilton 21-21, IKM-Manning 17-16
(2-0) St. Albert 21-21, Nodaway Valley 16-15
(2-0) St. Albert 21-21, Stanton 15-8
(2-0) St. Albert 21-21, Tri-Center 13-8
(2-0) St. Albert 21-21, Wayne 1-6
(2-0) Tri-Center 21-21, Clarinda 11-14
(2-0) Tri-Center 21-21, Shenandoah 13-11
(2-) Tri-Center 21-21, West Central Valley 6-11

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NWS forecast for Atlantic & the area: 9/8/2019

Weather

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 66. Our Low 54. We received .28″ rain Saturday afternoon & late Saturday night. Last year on this date (Sept. 8th), the High in Atlantic was 76, and the Low was 47. The All-Time Record High was 100 in 1947, and 36 in 1986.

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Midwest Sports Headlines: 9/8/19

Sports

September 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run homer to break out of his slump and Adam Wainwright pitched seven strong innings, helping the St. Louis Cardinals maintain their lead atop the NL Central with a 10-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ozuna hit his 26th homer. The cleanup hitter also walked twice after having two hits in his 35 at-bats. Wainwright helped himself with a double and single while lasting seven innings for the second straight start.

MIAMI (AP) — Ryan McBroom doubled twice and had three RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Miami Marlins 7-2. McBroom’s bases-clearing double off Miami reliever Ryne Stanek in the seventh capped a six-run seventh inning. Jorge Soler hit his 41st homer, a solo blast in the ninth, and Hunter Dozier had two hits for the Royals, who have won six of seven.

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado rallied from a 17-0 halftime deficit to beat No. 25 Nebraska 34-31 in overtime. The Buffs and Cornhuskers combined for 38 fourth-quarter points. Colorado took its first lead on James Stefanou’s 34-yard field goal and won it when punter Isaac Armstrong didn’t come close on a 49-yarder with the Huskers’ regular kicker out with an injury.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Nate Stanley threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns and No. 20 Iowa rolled past Rutgers 30-0 in its Big Ten opener. New Jersey native Ihmir Smith-Marsette caught two TD passes for the Hawkeyes, who’ve allowed just 14 points in two games ahead of next week’s rivalry showdown at No. 25 Iowa State.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Kelly Bryant threw three touchdown passes, Missouri held rebuilding West Virginia to 171 yards of total offense, and the Tigers rolled to a 38-7 victory in their home opener. Albert Okwuegbunam had two touchdown grabs. Larry Rountree added 99 yards and a score on the ground. Nick Bolton had a pair of interceptions and returned the second for a fourth-quarter touchdown. West Virginia’s lone TD came in late in the game.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Malik Knowles had 99 receiving yards and two touchdown catches and Skylar Thompson threw for 151 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Kansas State beat Bowling Green 52-0 on Saturday afternoon.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A two-touchdown performance by CJ Marable fueled Coastal Carolina to a slim 12-7 victory over Kansas despite the heavily-anticipated return of Pooka Williams Jr.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State has announced a $105 million capital improvement project that includes a large renovation of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and additional projects to help other athletic programs. The school already has raised $69 million for the work, which will begin in May.

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