The Shelby County Sheriff’s office reported at 10:00pm Wednesday that Highway 59 south of Harlan is closed at the Corley Bridge due to water rising and crossing over the roadway. Traffic is being diverted. Please plan an alternate route for travel.
Shelby County EMA has also announced that there has also been a mandatory evacuation of Westridge Trailer Court and the southern homes of Exchange Street in Harlan. A shelter has been set up at 2712 12th St., the Community Health Building.
Local officials have closed North Olive Street on the north edge of Atlantic. Late Wednesday evening, water that had been rising all day at the Atlantic Little League Complex began running across the road. Barricades have been put in place to keep motorists from crossing. The barricades are located just outside the KJAN studios and a few hundred yards to the south.
(kcchiefs.com) The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Wednesday that the club has released safety Eric Berry.
“On behalf of my family and the entire Chiefs organization, I want to thank Eric for his many contributions to the Chiefs over the last nine seasons,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “Eric has been a tremendous leader for our football team and an inspiration to so many fans over the years, and we sincerely appreciate all that he has meant to the Chiefs. He will always be an important part of our Chiefs family, and we wish him nothing but the best in the future.”
“We continually evaluate every aspect of our football team and we came to the decision that it was in our best interest to release Eric,” Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach said. “Knowing what Eric has meant to this organization and this city made this an incredibly difficult decision. We wish him nothing but the best.”
“I’d like to thank Eric for his contributions to our team and the Kansas City community over the last nine years,” Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid said. “Seeing his passion and watching his love for the game has been truly remarkable. He’s a special person, and we wish him the best as his career moves forward.”
Berry (6-0, 212) has played in 89 games (87 starts) in nine NFL seasons with the Chiefs (2010-18). His career numbers include 440 tackles (372 solo), 5.5 sacks, 14 interceptions (five return TDs), 51 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
He earned five trips to the Pro Bowl in his time with the Chiefs. Following the 2015 season, Berry was honored with the AP’s Comeback Player of the Year Award as well as being the recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award after overcoming Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He earned the team’s Derrick Thomas Award in 2015 and 2016, given to the team’s most valuable player, voted on by his teammates.
The Fairburn, Ga., native, originally entered the NFL as the fifth-overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Chiefs. He played collegiately at the University of Tennessee.
BOONE, Iowa – The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association has selected Tom Keating to serve as its next executive director, starting July 1, 2019.
Keating is currently the president at Xavier, Cedar Rapids and will be the sixth executive director in IHSAA history. He will replace outgoing executive director Alan Beste, who announced his retirement in August.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tom Keating to the IHSAA family,” Board of Control chairperson and Humboldt superintendent Greg Darling said. “The board went through an extensive hiring process with a national search, surveys to schools and staff, and rigorous interviews.
“Tom has taken a championship work ethic from his coaching career and combined that with invaluable
knowledge as an educator and administrator. His exceptional core beliefs align with our vision of the IHSAA.”
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Keating began his career as a teacher and coach at Maxwell High School in 1977 before starting an award-winning run as a teacher, coach, and activities director at Wahlert, Dubuque in 1980. Wahlert won 11 state volleyball championships with Keating as head coach, and he was named NFHS National Coach of the Year for volleyball in 2003.
He moved to Xavier as principal in 2004 and was named the National Catholic Educational Association’s Educator of the Year in 2010. Keating became president at Xavier in 2018.
“I am excited to join the IHSAA as its next executive director,” Keating said. “The IHSAA’s long-standing
tradition of serving its member schools in support of education-based activities is recognized locally and nationally. Working with an outstanding staff and board, as well as dedicated administrators and coaches across the state, it will be my goal to enhance the already outstanding programs offered at the IHSAA.”
A longtime advisory committee member for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Keating served on the IHSAA’s Board of Control from 2008-18 and was chairperson in 2014-15.
Keating was a 2003 inductee to the National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame. He has been an adjunct instructor and authored five graduate-level courses for Drake University.
“I look forward to working with the IGHSAU, IHSMA, IHSSA, Iowa Hall of Pride, the Department of Education, and our state legislators to continue to find ways to positively impact young people in our state,” Keating said.
The IHSAA is a non-profit organization providing leadership, regulation, and support to member schools and student-athletes for interscholastic sports across the state of Iowa.
PAST IHSAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS: George E. Brown, 1923-41 (full-time in 1927); Lyle T. Quinn, 1941-67; Bernie Saggau, 1967-2005; Richard Wulkow, 2005-15; Alan Beste, 2015-19.
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921 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THURSDAY…
* TIMING…Strong winds arriving late tonight and into Thursday
morning. A brief lull is possible before increasing again
Thursday afternoon.
* WINDS…Southeast late tonight at 25 to 35 mph gusting to near
45 mph. Switching from the northwest by Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds may make travel difficult for high-
profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.
The Iowa Department of Transportation reported about 6:30pm on Wednesday that Highway 71 is closed in both directions in Carroll. The closure is between County Road E37 and US 30 (Carroll). The road is closed because of flooding. A detour is in operation.
Harrison County EMA announced a mandatory evacuation in place in Missouri Valley. Evacuation area is any residence and business in Missouri Valley from 1st Street and Erie west to Interstate 29 and anything south of the railroad tracks
Highway 30 is closed from highway 44 to Denison. The alternative route is Highway 44 to Highway 59 north back to Highway 30.
Do not cross running or standing water over the roadway.
COUNCIL BLUFFS – As heavy rains move in and snow melt continues, the potential for river flooding begins. Officials are preparing for what the National Weather Service has described as a flood event that has historic potential, primarily along the West Nishnabotna River. Levels at the Missouri River are forecast to reach a potential 29 feet in minor flood stage by 7am Saturday morning, similar to events observed last summer. The Nishnabotna is forecast to crest at just over 26 feet in major flood stage by 1am Thursday, topping the 23.5 foot record set in July of 1993.
“There are many variables in this scenario that will impact the river levels,” commented Doug Reed, Director of Emergency Management. “With existing snow pack, frozen ground, and varying ranges of potential rainfall this event could go either way – however, we need to be prepared for the worstcase potential.” In doing so, a Declaration of Disaster Emergency has been authorized for the communities of Avoca, Hancock, Oakland, Carson, Macedonia, Council Bluffs, and unincorporated areas of Pottawattamie County as a preemptive measure should any of the jurisdictions require assistance from mutual aid partners or state agencies based on actual observed conditions.
Currently, county and city agencies are preparing to secure storm sewer systems, roads, and other infrastructure that may be impacted. Urban streets are likely to experience flooding during the heavy rain event and some rural highways and roads near and around the Nishnabotna River could be closed due to floodwaters. Pottawattamie County Conservation is working to relocate the Botna Bend Park buffalo herd to a safer location and moving the elk herd to a higher elevation within the park. Emergency Management has been coordinating additional resource support with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management should they be needed and coordinating preparedness efforts with partners such as MidAmerican Energy and others.
Residents and people with interests along the rivers are advised to begin monitoring river conditions and prepare accordingly. With frozen ground conditions creating higher runoff than normal, river levels have the potential to rise more rapid than in normal high water and flooding events. For more information on flood preparedness, visit the Floods and Flash Floods page at www.beready.iowa.gov.
To receive emergency weather warnings and community alerts such as evacuations, shelter locations, and other emergency notices, sign up for free alerts from Pottawattamie Alert, part of the Alert Iowa Network, at www.pottcounty-ia.gov.
RAY ZELLMER, 76, of Wiota died Wednesday, March 13th in Wiota. Funeral services for RAY ZELLMER will be held on Tuesday, March 19th at 10:30am at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Open visitation will be held on Monday, March 18th from Noon until the time of family visitation from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Online condolences may be left at www.RolandFuneralService.com
Burial will be in the Wiota Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation to the Wiota United Methodist Church or the Cass County 4-H Endowment Fund.
RAY ZELLMER is survived by:
Wife: Rosemary.
Son: Russell of McClelland.
1 Grandchild
At approximately 10:40am on Wednesday March 13th a delivery truck exited the roadway on Highway 6 and entered the south side of the Southwest Iowa Planning Council/Southwest Iowa Transit Agency offices in Atlantic. No one in the truck or in the offices were injured. Significant damage was done to 2 offices. The offices remain open, with reduced staff. The SWIPCO/SWITA may experience interruptions in internet and telephone services this afternoon and in the next few days. Customers should continue to contact the offices at 1-800-842-8065 or 712-243-4196.
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