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The Adair County Board of Supervisors are set to meet 9-a.m. today (Wednesday), in the Adair County Secondary Roads Office Building. Among the items on their agenda, is discussion with regard to: an Adair County Disaster Declaration; a running event from Dexter to Stuart; follow-up with Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, with regard to the sheriff’s department radios, and the awarding of a contract for a deck overlay project at W-28 Lincoln.
The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Police in Creston report two separate arrests took place, Tuesday. At around 9-p.m., 49-year old Mary Ann Giles, of Creston, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. Giles is being held in the Adams County Jail on a $1,000 bond. And, at around 6:25-p.m., Creston Police arrested 40-year old Miahcahla Marie Phillips, of Creston, on a Union County Warrant for Violation of a Protection Order. Phillips was being held in the Adams County Jail while awaiting a magistrate appearance.
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa, a Statewide Tornado Drill will take place beginning at 10-a.m., today. The event will unfold as follows:
This test will not activate the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on your mobile device, but some counties, including Cass, will activate their respective Emergency Notification System. If you haven’t already registered for the Cass County ENS, go to links located on the Cass County homepage (http://www.casscountyiowa.us/) or the Cass County EMA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CassCoEMA). If you need further assistance, contact Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator at 712-243-1500.
In 2018, there were 69 tornadoes in Iowa. 48 is the average number of tornadoes in the state. The peak months for tornadoes are May and June, but in Iowa, every month experienced a tornado. The majority of tornadoes occur during the afternoon and evening hours. Now is the time to plan and prepare for where you would go during a tornado at home, at work or school and while commuting. Plans may vary based upon your unique circumstances.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A man accused of setting his stepson aflame in Des Moines has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Des Moines Register reports that 42-year-old Randy Miles Jr. told his stepson’s family in court Tuesday that he was sorry. Miles had pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and fleeing the state to avoid prosecution. Prosecutors dropped charges of arson and first-degree murder in return for Miles’ pleas.
Authorities say Miles fled to Grand Forks, North Dakota, following his confrontation with 26-year-old Christopher Lenhart on Aug. 25, 2017. Witnesses told police that Miles had argued with Lenhart and then threw gas on him while Lenhart was inside a vehicle. The gas then ignited. Lenhart died two days later at an Iowa City hospital.
Today: Partly cloudy. High near 70. S/SW @ 15-30.
Tonight: P/Cldy to cloudy. Low 45. S-NW @ 10.
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy w/light rain. High 54. NE @ 10-15.
Friday: Cldy w/rain. High 46.
Saturday: P/Cldy. High 48.
Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 59. We had a trace of rain. Our Low was 34. Last year on this date our High was 49 and the Low was 24. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 85 in 1895. The Record Low was 6 in 1894.
(Radio Iowa) — With spring flood damage approaching three-billion dollars in Iowa and Nebraska combined, concerns are growing that waterways will again rise beyond their banks with even moderate rainshowers. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Joel DeJong says the soil remains saturated across much of the state and spring planting will certainly be delayed for many growers.
“We’ve got areas where the water seems to just not drain very well,” DeJong says. “Our soil moisture profile is just full right now so any rain we get this spring, a high percentage of it is going to run off, so we have that continued threat as we move forward. And as we get runoff from snowmelt up north, if the reports are accurate, I think we have continued threats.”
Not only is the soil too water-logged to plant, but DeJong says there are many areas where the rich topsoil has been carried away by flooding. “The issue I have concerns about is soil erosion in areas where we had runoff, and secondly, the areas that had flooding. How long before we get dry enough to get back there?” DeJong says. “All acres are probably at risk of being a little late for planting this year but if you’re near a river where you got really saturated, it’s going to be a really long waiting game before we get a good shot at it.”
Even if the waters have receded and the soil might soon be suitable for planting, DeJong says farmers are facing other obstacles, like all the trash, sand, rocks and trees deposited by the high water. “We’ve all seen the pictures of all the flooding and how wide those rivers have been and how long they’ve been there and it’s just amazing the power that comes with it and what it takes with it,” DeJong says. “Of course, the residue is all gone from those acres and then you’ve got stuff that’s deposited on top of it. I’m sure they’re going to have sand deposits and everything else you’ve got to clean up and level out.”
DeJong advises producers not to get too concerned over the wet weather as conditions can change quickly. He says it’s a good idea to get everything ready to go for planting, so it can get done quickly when things do dry out.
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