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Developer wants to convert Dubuque school into apartments

News

December 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A developer wants to convert a fire-damaged former school in Dubuque into apartments. The Telegraph Herald reports a Kansas City area developer is seeking tax credits from the Iowa Finance Authority to convert the former Holy Ghost school and a nearby convent into apartments.

Brian Sweeny, development director for the Cohen-Esrey Development Group, says the plan to convert the buildings into 28 residential units would cost about $6.5 million. The developer plans one- and two-bedroom units.

Five of the units would be market-rate and the others would be restricted to tenants earing 30 percent to 60 percent of the median income. A September fire damaged the former school but Sweeney says the structure remains sound.

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Des Moines man dies after crashing car reported stolen

News

December 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police say a man driving a stolen car has died after crashing on the city’s southside. Police say an officer tried to stop a stolen car at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday but the vehicle sped away. The officers lost sight of the car but a short time later police received a report of a crash.

The driver was identified as 24-year-old Henry D. Dameron, of Des Moines. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. Dameron was the only person in the car.

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Rollover accident on I-80 in Adair County

News

December 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Two women were injured during a rollover accident Sunday morning on Interstate 80 in Adair County. According to dispatch reports, the accident happened at around 9:05-a.m. on I-80 westbound, at the 89.2 mile marker, or about one-mile east of the Menlo exit. One of the women suffered from neck pain, the other from a cut or abrasion. None of the injuries were described as serious.

Additional information was not available.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, 12/23/2018

Weather

December 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny & breezy, with a high near 39. W @ 5-15mph w/gusts to near 25.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday: Rain after noon. High near 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 41. Our Low this morning was 25 Last year on this date our High was 25 and the Low was 15. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 62 in 1964. The Record Low was -22 in 1983.

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NE man arrested Sunday in Fremont County on OWI & Child Endangerment charges

News

December 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop early this (Sunday) morning in Fremont County resulted in the arrest of a man from Nebraska. Fremont County Sheriff’s Officials say 44-year old Jose Garcia, of Omaha, was taken into custody for OWI/2nd offense, Child Endangerment and Open Container. His arrest stems from a call to the Sheriff’s Office about a possible intoxicated driver traveling northbound on Interstate 29 near the Iowa/Missouri line. Deputies observed the vehicle driving erratically near the intersection of Highway 2 and Interstate 29 in Percival, Iowa. Garcia’s Blood Alcohol Content measured .110, which is over the legal limit of .08.

It was also determined that there was a 5-year-old passenger in the vehicle at the time of the offense. Garcia was transported to the Fremont County Jail, where he was being held without bond, pending initial appearance with the magistrate.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, Dec. 23rd 2018

News

December 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 5:35 a.m. CST

CRYSTAL LAKE, Iowa (AP) — A 100-turbine wind energy center in northern Iowa is getting an upgrade. The Globe Gazette in Mason City reports that NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, briefed the Hancock County Board of Supervisors about the project on Monday. Company officials say the project will generate more renewable energy over an extended period, which also extends the period they’ll generate payments to landowners and tax benefits.

TAMA, Iowa (AP) — A central Iowa inmate who walked away from his job outside of the prison has been captured. The Iowa Department of Corrections says Michael Eugene Field was placed on escape status from the Newton Correctional Release Center after he allegedly absconded from his job at Quantum Plastics in Victor on Wednesday night. The 49-year-old was serving time for eluding, operating a vehicle without consent and operating while under the influence.

DENISON, Iowa (AP) — A western Iowa town has hired a Des Moines law firm for an investigation related to three top city employees who were put on administrative leave. The Sioux City Journal reports that the Denison City Council voted 4-1 on Friday to approve the contract. Mayor Jared Beymer has declined to disclose the reasons for placing City Manager Terry Crawford, City Clerk Lisa Koch and Fire Chief Cory Snowgren on leave Tuesday. He also declined to say what the law firm will be investigating.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A new state report shows that Iowa-produced craft beers continue to surge in popularity. The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports that the amount of such beer sold in Iowa increased 11 percent from fiscal year 2017 to 2018, to nearly 685,000 gallons. The new numbers were released this week by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. The market has seen strong growth for the second consecutive year.

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McGlynn, Murphy help Drake hold off New Mexico St., 66-63

Sports

December 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nick McGlynn had 19 points and a critical block in the closing seconds, Tremell Murphy scored 14 and had a late steal, and Drake held on for a 66-63 win over New Mexico State on Saturday at the Las Vegas Classic. Nick Norton scored nine of his 11 points in the second half for Drake (9-2), which is off to its best start since the 2007-08 season when the Bulldogs started 22-1 and advanced to the NCAA tournament — their last trip to the Big Dance.

The Bulldogs led by as many as 15 in the second half and Norton’s layup gave them a 48-37 lead with 10:15 to go. But Drake missed six of its next seven shots and committed four turnovers as NMSU used a 13-6 run to trim its deficit to 54-50 when Brown hit a 3-pointer with 3:27 left. The Aggies made just two of their final 18 first-half shots and Drake closed on an 8-1 run to make it 35-25 at the break.

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Atlantic/CAM comes out on top of Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Dual Tourney

Sports

December 22nd, 2018 by admin

Trojan LogoThe Atlantic/CAM wrestling team heads into the holidays on a high note after sweeping their way through the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Dual Tournament on Saturday. The Trojans went 4-0 on the day with wins over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Wilton, Southeast Warren, and the Waukee JV. The full results are listed below.

First Round- Atlantic/CAM 53 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 27

138 Chase McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Tayton Ricard (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) (TF 19-4 3:46)
145 Kadin Stutzman (Atlantic-CAM) over Jacksen Kargol (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) (Fall 3:46)
152 Alan Angle (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) over Payton Fewson (Atlantic-CAM) (Fall 1:42)
160 Connor Pellett (Atlantic-CAM) over Chayse Irving (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) (Fall 0:55)
170 Sage Walker (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) over Sam Martin (Atlantic-CAM) (Fall 0:58)
182 Kenny Jimerson (Atlantic-CAM) over Conner Reed (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) (Fall 3:26)
195 Mitchell Williamson (Atlantic-CAM) over Mason Roberts (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) (Fall 1:07)
220 Cale Roller (Atlantic-CAM) over Nolan Stetter (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) (Fall 0:59)
285 Brandt Hughes (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) over Unknown (For.)
106 Garrett McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Dayton Menuis (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) (Fall 3:08)
113 Aybren Moore (Atlantic-CAM) over Caydn Hall (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) (Fall 2:39)
120 Joe Weaver (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
126 Trestin Sales (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) over Steele McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) (Dec 7-2)
132 Hunter McFadden (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) over Unknown (For.)

Second Round-Atlantic/CAM 66 Wilton 14

145 Kadin Stutzman (Atlantic-CAM) over Mea Burkle (Wilton) (Fall 0:34)
152 Payton Fewson (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
160 Connor Pellett (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
170 Sam Martin (Atlantic-CAM) over Chantz Stevens (Wilton) (Fall 4:45)
182 Kenny Jimerson (Atlantic-CAM) over Jacob Creamer (Wilton) (Fall 2:25)
195 Coy Baker (Wilton) over Mitchell Williamson (Atlantic-CAM) (Dec 9-2)
220 Cale Roller (Atlantic-CAM) over Calib Lilly (Wilton) (Fall 5:50)
285 Briggs Hartley (Wilton) over Unknown (For.)
106 Kael Brisker (Wilton) over Garrett McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) (TF 20-4 5:52)
113 Aybren Moore (Atlantic-CAM) over Gage Oien (Wilton) (Fall 2:44)
120 Joe Weaver (Atlantic-CAM) over Dalton Snider (Wilton) (Fall 3:07)
126 Steele McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Blake Conklin (Wilton) (Fall 1:51)
132 Jaxson Bell (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
138 Chase McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Trey Sulzberger (Wilton) (Fall 1:23)

Third Round-Atlantic/CAM 65 Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas 3

152 JT Rowe (Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas) over Payton Fewson (Atlantic-CAM) (Dec 9-2)
160 Connor Pellett (Atlantic-CAM) over Tanner Dierking (Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas) (TF 16-1 4:32)
170 Kenny Jimerson (Atlantic-CAM) over Seth Chumbley (Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas) (Fall 1:20)
182 Sam Martin (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
195 Mitchell Williamson (Atlantic-CAM) over Bryce Vanderlune (Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas) (SV-1 9-7)
220 Cale Roller (Atlantic-CAM) over Alex Hommer (Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas) (Fall 5:47)
285 Double Forfeit
106 Garrett McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Ashton Ohemus (Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas) (Fall 0:25)
113 Aybren Moore (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
120 Joe Weaver (Atlantic-CAM) over Randy Jiminez (Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas) (Dec 11-8)
126 Steele McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
132 Jaxson Bell (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
138 Chase McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)
145 Kadin Stutzman (Atlantic-CAM) over Unknown (For.)

Championship: Atlantic/CAM 47  Waukee JV 24

160 Connor Pellett (Atlantic-CAM) over Tanner Spyksma (Waukee) (TF 17-2 6:00)
170 Kenny Jimerson (Atlantic-CAM) over Jace Fogle (Waukee) (Fall 3:36)
182 Griffin Gammell (Waukee) over Sam Martin (Atlantic-CAM) (Fall 3:13)
195 Jacob Martin (Waukee) over Devin McKay (Atlantic-CAM) (Dec 7-3)
220 Cale Roller (Atlantic-CAM) over Cael Thorson (Waukee) (Dec 4-2)
285 Kyler Medhurst (Waukee) over Unknown (For.)
106 Garrett McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Elijah Hofbauer (Waukee) (Fall 0:59)
113 Aybren Moore (Atlantic-CAM) over Caden Bell (Waukee) (Fall 1:18)
120 Joe Weaver (Atlantic-CAM) over Aiden Tallant (Waukee) (Fall 4:44)
126 Steele McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) over Ben Park (Waukee) (Fall 1:19)
132Jaden Engstrom (Waukee) over Unknown (For.)
138 Cody Anderson (Waukee) over Chase McLaren (Atlantic-CAM) (Dec 6-5)
145-Kadin Stutzman (Atlantic-CAM) over Andrew Hembry (Waukee) (Fall 3:38)
152 Payton Fewson (Atlantic-CAM) over Chris Yates (Waukee) (Dec 8-1)

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Pettepier sets school record with 11 threes, Exira-EHK downs Boyer Valley

Sports

December 22nd, 2018 by admin

Josh Pettepier set a new school record by knocking down 11 three pointers on Friday night to lead Exira-EHK to a 72-46 win over Boyer Valley. Pettepier broke his own record of 10 three point makes in a game during his sophomore season.

The Spartans raced out to a 19-7 lead by the end of the first quarter and grew the lead to 17 points by halftime. Pettepier was a big part of the separation in the second quarter as he hit 6 of his threes in that period. Josh finished the night with 33 points to lead all scorers. The Spartans are off to a great 7-1 start to the season.

Boyer Valley was led by 19 points from Lucas Berens. The Bulldogs are now 4-5 on the season.

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Exira-EHK pushes away from Boyer Valley for win in girls hoops Friday

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December 22nd, 2018 by admin

The Exira-EHK girls basketball team forced the Boyer Valley Bulldogs into 12 first half turnovers and pulled away for a 63-32 win on Friday night in Elk Horn. The Spartans outscored the Bulldogs 19-8 in the second quarter and led by twenty at halftime.

The Spartans were led by 15 points from both sophomore Tatum Grubbs and freshman Macy Emgarten. They improved to 6-4 heading into the holiday break.

Boyer Valley had one player in double figures, Chelsey Fundermann finished with 10 on the night. The Bulldogs are now 2-8 on the season.

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