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Name released re: Lake Manawa drowning

News

May 30th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Tuesday evening, released additional information about an apparent drowning that occurred at Lake Manawa Monday afternoon.

The drowning happened in the swimming area near the Lake Manawa beach around 1:15pm, when 16-year old Edgar Gregorio Loarca Garcia, of Omaha, Nebraska went under the water and did not resurface. It is believed that Garcia was a non-experienced swimmer.

Officials say while his death does not appear to be suspicious, an autopsy will be conducted. The swimming area at the Lake Manawa beach will likely be closed for the remainder of the week, while the investigation into this apparent drowning continues.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Parks Bureau and Law Enforcement Bureau were assisted by the Council Bluffs Fire Department, Omaha Fire Department Dive Team, Iowa State Patrol, Council Bluffs Police Department and Pottawattamie County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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Atlantic fire called to possible residential lightning strike

News

May 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Fire and Rescue was called to the scene of a residence at 408 Front Street, Tuesday evening, for what appeared to have been a lightning strike. The call came in just before 6-p.m. Fire Chief Mark McNees said there was smoke in the attic, but there was no obvious sign of a lightning hit.

There was burned wiring traced back to an extension cord that was connected to coupling that was plugged into a pool pump in the back yard. The pool pump exploded, causing the breaker box to trip. He said there was a bunch of wiring that was not connected to a junction box, but should have been. Regardless, there was no structural damage to the home. The power was cut off until an electrician can effect repairs sometime on Wednesday.

Later, McNees said a firefighter who lives nearby saw lightning in the area. It’s believed a bolt struck somewhere near the pool, possible finding a path to the wiring. Firefighters removed the smoldering insulation from the attic and ventilated the home. The residents and their animals got out safely.

Firefighters were on the scene for nearly an hour.

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Storm reports (5/29)

Weather

May 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Cass County (4:52-p.m. report) – Barn blown down at 68475 Independence Road, about 1 mile south of Wiota (Beth McDermott farm). No injuries reported. (Timing approximate)

Severe weather and straight line winds in the Shelby area caused a large power outage in the area, Tuesday evening. 5 Nishnabotna REC power poles near Shelby were snapped off causing the outage.

Crawford County: 3:50-p.m. Nickel size hail 5 miles w/sw of Dow City.

Dallas County: 6:24-p.m. – 2 foot diameter tree fell on I Avenue, 4 miles N. of Earlham

Montgomery County: approximately 6:25-p.m. Emergency Management reported torrential rain had caused street flooding in parts of Red Oak, near the YMCA.; Nickel sized hail near Henderson at around 5:40-p.m., and 2.15″ of rain fell.

Pottawattamie County: Several small tree limbs reported down near McClelland at around 4:20-p.m.; Emergency Management reported 5th wheel trailer overturned near Shelby. 30″ diameter trees blown over and power poles snapped. (4:28-p.m.); Winds of up to 60mph and dime size hail were reported w/sw of Neola at around 3:55-p.m.

Nickel size hail fell near Panama at around 3:24-p.m.; 64 mph winds recorded south of Harlan at 3:35-p.m.

Tree fell on power line near Sidney in Fremont County (4:30-p.m.)

Power lines were down near Stanton in Montgomery County (4:50-p.m.)

 

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Class 1A and 4A State Girls Golf experience weather delays

Sports

May 29th, 2018 by admin

The Class 4A and 1A State Girls Golf Tournaments have been hampered by lightning delays on day one. Both tournaments are being played in Marshalltown and were suspended around 1:00pm for lighting in the area and had not resumed as of 4:45pm. Only a few rounds had been completed before the delay set in.

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Kuemper Catholic girls golf sits 8th after first day of 2A State Tournament

Sports

May 29th, 2018 by admin

The Kuemper Catholic girls golf team sits in 8th place out of 10 teams after day one of the Class 2A State Golf Tournament at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. The Knights shot an opening team round of +114. Van Meter shot a +73 team total to grab the day one lead.

Kuemper’s Katie Schweers is the top area golfer after day one with a +24, 96. Dike-New Hartford’s Morgan Weber and Alta-Aurelia’s Annika Patton shot +6, 78’s to lead the tourney.

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Isaiah Moss returning to Iowa in ’18-19

Sports

May 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa guard Isaiah Moss says he’ll be back for his junior season with the Hawkeyes in 2018-19. Moss announced on Tuesday he intends to return to Iowa City after getting feedback from NBA personnel on his future in the league.

Moss averaged 11.1 points a game last season and was second on the team in steals. But Moss wasn’t expected to be picked in the upcoming draft. Iowa coach Fran McCaffery says the experience was a positive one for Moss, who could be counted on for even more production next season depending on what star Tyler Cook decides about his future.

Cook is expected to announce whether he’s returning to Iowa on Wednesday.

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Carson man arrested on drug charges in Cass County

News

May 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Carson was arrested Tuesday (today), on drug & other charges. 36-year old Justin Kyrle Lawton was taken into custody on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear and an additional charge of Possession of Methamphetamine 1st Offense. Lawton was taken to the Cass County Jail and later released on $2,000 bond.

On Sunday, Cass County Deputies arrested 36-year old Clayton W. Carver, (no address listed) on a charge of Consumption of Alcohol in Public Place. Carver was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on his own recognizance.

Last Friday, 62-year old Mark Allen Hoegh, of Redmond, OR, was arrested in Cass County on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. Hoegh was taken to the Cass County Jail and was released the following day on $1,000 bond.

Last Thursday, 41-year old Kristal Ranna Fulk, of Atlantic, and 43-year old Brad James Smith, of Knoxville, were arrested in Cass County on one charge each of Disorderly Conduct. Both parties were taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on their own recognizances.

And, on May 21st, 48-year old Kevin Boyd Canter, of Atlantic, was arrested on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. Canter was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on his own recognizance.

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Atlantic’s Alyssa Ginther 4th after day 1 at 3A Girls State Golf

Sports

May 29th, 2018 by admin

Atlantic’s Alyssa Ginther sits in 4th place after day one of competition at the Class 3A Girls State Golf Tournament at Coldwater Links in Ames. Ginther shot an opening round +8, 79 on Tuesday. The current leader is Britta Snyder of Gilbert who shot a -1, 70. Atlantic’s Baylee Newell is in 19th after shooting a +14, 85 on Tuesday.

Rylie Driskell of Creston and Somer Sinnard of Carroll are currently tied for 9th with opening rounds of +12, 83.

Creston sits in 3rd in the team race with a +62 team total on day one. Washington leads with a +50 total on day one. Carroll is in 8th with a +100 team total.

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Atlantic boys tennis finishes with 4th place medal at State Team Tennis Tuesday

Sports

May 29th, 2018 by admin

Atlantic will finish in 4th place in the Class 1A State Team Tennis Tournament. Atlantic fell in their Semifinal

Atlantic Boys Tennis Team
Photo courtesy Shawn Petersen

match against Maharishi, Fairfield 5-1. The Trojans then fell to the Boone Toreadors in the Class 1A Team Tennis Consolation Final 5-2. Atlantic fell behind 4-2 after singles play and needed to win all three doubles matches in order to take third place but they came up short, with the #3 doubles team getting knocked off first.

The Trojans finish a very successful 2018 season with the 5th trip to the Final Four in school history and the 4th place medal. The duo of Grant Podhajsky and Cooper McDermott took home their second straight doubles medal on Saturday with a 6th place finish. Sophomore Nile Petersen also competed in singles play at State.

Match Scores against Boone

Singles

#1 Singles: Mason Hulse, Boone def. Grant Podhajsky, Atlantic 6-2, 6-4.
#2 Singles: Cooper McDermott, Atlantic def. Jackson Zehr, Boone 6-3, 6-2
#3 Singles: Nile Petersen, Atlantic def. Corbin Wafful, Boone 4-6, 7-5, 1 (10-7)
#4 Singles: Cody Frame, Boone def. Kalob Flory, Atlantic 6-4, 1-6, 1 (10-5)
#5 Singles: Jimmy Boustead, Boone def. Luke Hohenberger, Atlantic 6-4, 6-4
#6 Singles: Jackson Smith, Boone def. Jake Redler, Atlantic 4-6, 3-6

Doubles

#3 Doubles Jimmy Boustead/Jackson Smith (Boone) def. Luke Hohenberger/Jake Redler (Atlantic) 6-3, 6-3

Boone clinches the win 5-2 to take third place at state. Atlantic will take home 4th place.

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CAROLYN L. JOHNK, 81, of Hancock (Celebration of Life Svc. 5/31/18)

Obituaries

May 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

CAROLYN L. JOHNK, 81, of Hancock, died Sunday, May 27th, at CHI Health Mercy Hospital. A Celebration of Life for CAROLYN JOHNK will be held 10-a.m. Thursday, May 31st, at the Walnut Presbyterian Church in Walnut. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

The family will greet friends at the Walnut Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, from 5-until 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Walnut.

CAROLYN JOHNK is survived by:

Her sons – Keith (Marnie) Johnk, of Coralville, and Kent (Carla) Johnk, of Hancock.

Her daughter – Karla Johnk Helms, of Hancock.

Her sister – Betty Jean Goettsch, of Villisca.

7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

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