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Child found unresponsive following Saturday night incident in Polk County lake

News

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A two-year old girl was flown to a nearby hospital following an incident Saturday night at Big Creek Lake, in Polk County. According to KCCI-TV, the incident happened at around 9 p.m. It was not immediately clear how the girl, who was with her parents, got into the lake. Emergency response personnel performed CPR on the victim before she was transported to the hospital. The Polk City Police Department is investigating the case. It was the second incident involving a child at an Iowa Lake in as many days. On Friday, a fisherman pulled a young girl from Lake Red Rock, and saved her by using CPR.   Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say you should use extreme caution while swimming in rivers or lakes, especially due to high waters after flooding this past week.

Authorities told KCCI also, that a fisherman was missing after his boat was found unoccupied and wedged into the riverbank. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 10:45 a.m. Saturday reporting that a fisherman was unaccounted for on the Des Moines River in Ottumwa. Officials said his boat was found near what is referred to as Turkey Island, northwest of Ottumwa. The Ottumwa Fire Department responded with watercraft along with the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office watercraft. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources also responded with three additional watercraft equipped with sonar. No other details were immediately available.

Hot and humid conditions expected for today (Sunday)

News, Weather

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service says to expect more HEAT and HUMIDITY today across Iowa, as highs look to rise well into the 90s with triple digits heat index values likely. A HEAT ADVISORY continues until 7-p.m.  A few record highs are possible today as well. A frontal boundary enters the northwest portion of the state late tonight providing the focus for thunderstorm development. This will end the heatwave over northwest Iowa on Monday. However, central to southern Iowa is likely to see another hot and humid day Monday when highs rise back into the 90s. The heat index values are likely to be slightly cooler as the temperatures are forecast to remain cooler. However, Monday being the 4th day in a row of strenuous high heat and humidity may lead to heat related illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Please remember to stay hydrated, limit vigorous outdoor activities, and LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK.

June 21st Healthy U: The Inside Scoop on Medicare

News

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic, IA – The next session of Healthy U, scheduled for noon on June 21st at Cass County Health System, will cover “The Inside Scoop on Medicare.” The session will be led by a panel that includes Cindy Petty, Revenue Cycle Director; Ashlee Richards, Patient Financial Advisor; Christa McDermott, Insurance Coordinator; and Katie Ehrman, Patient Accounts Systems Coordinator. They will cover the following topics:

New Medicare cards
Financial Assistance
Medicare Advantage Plans
Annual Wellness Visits
Self-Administered Medications
Following their presentation, the panel will also answer questions from attendees.

Healthy U is a free educational lunch series at Cass County Health System held monthly in Conference Room 2. The public is invited and welcome to attend, but reservations are required as lunch is provided for all attendees. Call 712-243-7479 to reserve your seat.

Area Softball Scores from Saturday, June 16th

Sports

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Fort Dodge Tournament

Atlantic 5, Bishop Heelan 0
Columbus Catholic 1, Atlantic 0
Clear Creek-Amana 2, Harlan 1
Newell-Fonda 3, Sioux City East 2
Sioux City East 3, Harlan 2

ACGC Tournament

Boyer Valley 14, Audubon 2
Coon Rapids-Bayard 6, Audubon 4
MVAOCOU 10, Boyer Valley 5
MVAOCOU 4, Coon Rapids-Bayard 2
Panorama 11, Audubon 0
Panorama 9, West Harrison 2
Underwood 5, Coon Rapids-Bayard 3
Underwood 11, Panorama 8
West Harrison 8, MVAOCOU 7

Denison-Schleswig Tournament

Denison-Schleswig 11, Sioux City North 2
Denison-Schleswig 10, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 9
Logan-Magnolia 15, Sioux City North 0
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 6, Logan-Magnolia 5

Griswold Tournament

Exira/EHK 12, Southwest Valley 1
Griswold 22, Southwest Valley 0
Consolation: Mount Ayr 10, Exira/EHK 0
Championship: Mount Ayr 9, Griswold 6

Kuemper Catholic Tournament

East Sac County 4, Kuemper Catholic 1
East Sac County 4, Glidden-Ralston 3
Kuemper Catholic 8, Glidden-Ralston 7

Martensdale-St. Marys Tournament

Southeast Valley 4, Martensdale-St. Marys 2
Webster City 12, Martensdale-St. Marys 10

Orient-Macksburg Tournament

East Union 12 Diagonal 0
Lenox 2 Murray 1
Nodaway Valley 11 Melcher-Dallas 2
Consolation: Diagonal 17, Mormon Trail 5
Consolation: East Union 13, Orient-Macksburg 2
3rd Place: Melcher-Dallas 8, Murray 7
Championship: Lenox 12, Nodaway Valley 0

Oskaloosa Tournament

Albia 13, Creston 0
Knoxville 8, Creston 7

Shenandoah Tournament

Shenandoah 12, Stanton 0
Shenandoah 14, Missouri Valley 4
Missouri Valley 16, Stanton 4

Thomas Jefferson Tournament

CB Abraham Lincoln 15, Sidney 3
CB Abraham Lincoln 11, Bedford 10
Earlham 11, CB Thomas Jefferson 3
Earlham 10, St. Albert 0
Glenwood 8, Sidney 5
Glenwood 10, Central Decatur 1
Lewis Central 9, Bedford 1
Lewis Central 14, Fremont-Mills 7
St. Albert 12, Fremont-Mills 1
Thomas Jefferson 7, Central Decatur 5
9th Place: Sidney 11, Fremont-Mills 0
7th Place: Central Decatur 13, Bedford 1
5th Place: Thomas Jefferson 12, St. Albert 2
3rd Place: Lewis Central 10, Abraham Lincoln 0
Championship: Earlham 6, Glenwood 5

Saturday’s area High School Baseball Scores (from 6/16)

Sports

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Burlington 10, CB Thomas Jefferson 0
Clarinda 19, East Mills 4
Glenwood 10, ADM 7
Glenwood 6, LeMars 4
Norwalk 5, Creston 3
Sioux City North 7, Lewis Central 4
St. Albert 10, Clear Lake 2
Waukee 12, CB Abraham Lincoln 3
West Harrison 10, West Monona 9 (WH Tournament)
West Harrison 13, Sidney 2 (WH Tournament)

Minor injuries reported following rollover accident on I-80 in Cass County

News

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

One person suffered minor injuries during a rollover accident early this (Sunday) morning on Interstate 80. The accident was reported to the Cass County Communications Center at around 3:15-a.m. According to dispatch reports, the vehicle, a Ford pickup, rolled into the north ditch just west of the Olive Street Exit (57 mile marker) on I-80.

A male occupant of the vehicle was said to have had suffered a minor head laceration. Additional details are currently not available.

Clearfield man arrested on drug & other charges, Saturday

News

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Taylor County report a Clearfield man was arrested Saturday on drug and other charges, following a traffic stop. 32-year old William Webb was arrested near the intersection of Monroe Street and 4th Street in Clearfield. Webb was charged with Driving While Revoked, Possession of a Controlled Substance (marijuana), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Use a Child Restraint Device. He was being held at the Taylor County Jail on $2,300 bond.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area – Sunday, June 17th 2018

Weather

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: **HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL 7-p.m.** Mostly sunny. High near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10-20 mph, with gusts to near 30.
Tonight: Partly cloudy w/a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Low around 73. S @ 10-20 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny w/a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. High near 90. SW @ 10. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly through midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 68. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday: Mo. Cldy w/a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 82. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Otherwise mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday: A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm, otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 91. Our Low this morning (thru 5:30-a.m.) was 75. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 85 and the Low was 59. The Record High in Atlantic on June 17th was 102 in 1918. The Record Low was 40 in 1974.

Heat Advisory for one more day (6/17)

Weather

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

357 AM CDT Sun Jun 17 2018

***A REMINDER: A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM (6/17)***

Persistent And Oppressive Heat Continues through today (Sunday). The combination of hot temperatures and humidity will produce dangerous heat conditions this weekend. Improvement is expected by Monday as a cold front drops into the state.

* TEMPERATURE…Highs generally in the low to mid 90s with dewpoints in the lower 70s, leading to heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees by this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Lack of overnight relief from the heat will lead to additional stress. Gusty winds by this afternoon will increase the risk of dehydration. The prolonged nature of this event will compound and amplify heat-related impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car, even for a minute.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, 6/17/18

News

June 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 4:050 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Republicans have picked a state agriculture secretary nominee, but it didn’t come easy. The Des Moines Register reports that incumbent Mike Naig was selected Saturday at the Iowa GOP state convention after four rounds of voting. After each round, the bottom candidate was dropped from the ballot. In the last round, Naig topped Corning farmer Ray Gaesser. Naig faces Democrat Tim Gannon in the November general election.

PELLA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota man has drowned trying to save his 7-year-old niece at Lake Red Rock at the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Des Moines television station KCCI reports that the incident happened around 3 p.m. Friday. Authorities say the girl struggled in the water, and her uncle, 42-year-old Cha Charles Lee of St. Paul, tried to help. He also went under the water. Officials say a boater pulled the girl to safety and was able to resuscitate her.

CORYDON, Iowa (AP) — A man accused of killing a deer hunter in south-central Iowa has been found guilty of misdemeanor charges in a separate burglary case. The Daily Iowegian reports 27-year-old Ethan Davis was acquitted of first-degree burglary Friday, but found guilty of misdemeanor counts of assault causing bodily injury and child endangerment.

SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (AP) — A city in western Iowa has opened its first official public library after years of moving to different sites. The Sioux City Journal reports that the Sergeant Bluff library is sharing space with the city’s Community Center. The library has previously shared space with the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District and with the area’s senior center. The new library has a separate entrance and is run by mostly volunteers.