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RAYMOND THIELEN, 79, of Manning (Svcs. 9/27/17)

Obituaries

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

RAYMOND THIELEN, 79, of Manning, died Sat., Sept. 23rd, at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial for RAYMOND THIELEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27th, at the Sacred Heart Church in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Sacred Heart Church in Manning from 5-until 8-p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26th, where a Prayer service will be held at 6-p.m. followed by a Rosary; Visitation will resume Wednesday, Sept. 27th, at Church, from 9:30-a.m. until the time of service.

Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manning.

RAYMOND THIELEN is survived by:

His wife – Vicki Thielen, of Manning.

His daughter – Katherine Hartung, of Ankeny.

His brothers – Melvin, and Danny Thielen, both of Manning.

His sister – Marjorie Fielmeier, of Carroll.

and one grandson.

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ILA LARSON, 90, of Atlantic (Svcs. 9/30/17)

Obituaries

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

ILA LARSON, 90, of Atlantic, died Sat., Sept.. 23rd, at home. Funeral services for ILA LARSON will be held 3-p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30th, at the Roland Funeral Home, in Atlantic.

Visitation at the funeral home, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28th, from Noon to 5:30-p.m., and on Friday, Sept. 29th, from 8-a.m. until the time of family visitation, which is from 6-until 8-p.m., Friday.; Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

ILA LARSON is survived by:

Her children – Terry (and her husband Robert) Carey, and Leroy (and wife Lisa) Larson, all of Atlantic.

4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

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Mason City man sentenced to federal prison for child porn

News

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A Mason City man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 47-year-old Jeffery Landheer was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Cedar Rapids to 121 months.

He had pleaded guilty May 19 to one count of possession of child pornography, admitting that between 2009 and 2016, he knowingly possessed child pornography on a computer hard drive. The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

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With no special session, what’s next for Iowa budget?

News

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa lawmakers will not return to the state Capitol for a special session, but Iowa’s finances remain on shaky ground. Staff for Gov. Kim Reynolds announced last week a projected shortfall for the roughly $7.2 billion budget that ended in June was drastically smaller than expected. Final accounting turned up more than $70 million in additional revenue. The Republican governor will borrow $13 million from emergency reserves to offset the shortfall.

Iowa has borrowed about $144 million from such reserves this year, and lawmakers plan to repay that money in the next two years. There are also unknown costs tied to the privatized Medicaid health care program for poor and disabled people.

This will impact the current budget, though it’s unclear by how much. It could lead to additional agency budget reductions, or complicate a Republican priority next year to cut taxes.

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High School Volleyball Tournament Recap Saturday 09/23/2017, Atlantic takes SW Valley title

Sports

September 24th, 2017 by admin

Southwest Valley Tournament

Pool A

  • Southwest Valley 21-21 CAM, Anita 17-16
  • Southwest Valley 21-21 Panorama 19-17
  • Southwest Valley 21-10-15 Audubon 13-21-12
  • CAM, Anita 19-21-15 Panorama 21-11-7
  • CAM, Anita 19-12-15 Audubon 21-17-9
  • Audubon 14-21-15 Panorama 21-17-6

Pool B

  • Atlantic 21-21 Lenox 16-14
  • Exira/EHK 21-21 Lenox 19-7
  • AHSTW 21-21 Lenox 10-14
  • Exira/EHK 21-21 Atlantic 14-16
  • Atlantic 21-17-15 AHSTW 6-21-9
  • AHSTW 21-20-15 Exira/EHK 19-22-6

Championship Bracket

  • Semifinal: Atlantic def. Southwest Valley
  • Semifinal: CAM, Anita def. Exira/EHK
  • 3rd Place: Southwest Valley 25-25 Exira/EHK 18-16
  • Championship: Atlantic 24-25-15 CAM, Anita 26-18-7

Border Volleyball Tournament at Tabor

  • Fremont-Mills 21-21 East Atchison 18-9
  • Griswold 21-21 Fremont-Mills 17-17
  • Sidney 21-21 Fremont-Mills 5-5
  • Sidney 21-21 East Atchison 7-9
  • Sidney 21-21 Griswold 10-8
  • Griswold def. East Atchison
  • Championship: Sidney 21-21 Griswold 12-11
  • Consolation: Fremont-Mills 22-21 East Atchison 20-13

Sioux City East Tournament

  • Bishop Heelan 21-21 Abraham Lincoln 16-14
  • Abraham Lincoln 21-21 Sheldon 19-16
  • Abraham Lincoln 21-21 Sioux City East 15-19
  • Abraham Lincoln 2 Sioux City North 1
  • Hinton def. Abraham Lincoln
  • Lewis Central def. Abraham Lincoln
  • Lewis Central 21-21 Sheldon 6-6
  • Lewis Central 21-21 Sioux City North 11-6
  • Lewis Central def. Hinton
  • Bishop Heelan 21-21 Lewis Central 19-11

Unity Christian Tournament 

Pool A

  • Sergeant Bluff-Luton 21-18-15 Red Oak 12-21-11
  • Unity Christian 22-21 Red Oak 20-14
  • Sergeant Bluff-Luton 21-21 Southwest Minnesota Christian 17-9
  • Red Oak 21-21 Southwest Minnesota Christian 7-9
  • Sergeant Bluff-Luton 21-23 Unity Christian 11-21

Pool B

  • Sioux Falls Christian 21-12-15 Kuemper Catholic 15-21-11
  • Kuemper Catholic 17-21-15 LeMars 21-6-9
  • Sioux Center 21-11-15 Kuemper Catholic 15-21-12
  • 5th Place Match: Kuemper Catholic 21-21 Red Oak 9-16
  • Semifinal: Sergeant Bluff-Luton 21-21 Sioux Falls Christian 15-19
  • Championship: Sergeant Bluff-Luton 21-21 Unity Christian 8-19

 

 

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Special Weather Statement for near record Highs (again) today, 9/24/17

Weather

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

509 AM CDT Sun Sep 24 2017

The National Weather Service in Des Moines says  near Record Highs are possible again today. One last day of unusually high heat and humidity can be expected
to end the weekend. Highs, which will be at or near records, will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s today with peak heat indices a few degrees higher.

People planning and attending outdoor events and activities, especially those participating in athletic events, should be cognizant of these unusually warm and humid conditions. Take breaks from the sun and heat if possible, and stay well hydrated with plenty of water.

The Advisory covers the central two-thirds of Iowa.  In our area, that includes the Cities of Atlantic, Audubon, Bedford, Carroll, Corning, Clarinda, Creston, Denison, Greenfield, Guthrie Center and Mt. Ayr.

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Adams County Auditor releases City Election candidate names

News

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Adams County Auditor’s Office late this past week provided KJAN News with a list of candidates for the Nov. 7th City Elections across the County. The individuals whose names will appear on the ballot, had submitted their petition papers by the required deadline.

In the City of Carbon, Larry E. Johnson is running unopposed in his bid for Mayor, and there are five candidates running for five open seats on the City Council in Carbon. They include Incumbents Vicky L. Haley, Michael Kempton, and Donna Rochau, along with newcomers Helen Hickman and Harold Mitchell.

In Corning, Incumbent Mayor Janice Mercer Leonard is running unopposed in her bid for re-election, as is Jerry Peckham in Ward 2 of the Corning City Council. And, no one is challenging Judy Beckett in her run for the At Large seat on the Council. Residents of Corning also have two Public Measures to vote on. Public Measure A says “Shall the City of Corning…be authorized to impose a hotel and motel tax…at the rate of 7%, beginning January 1st, 2018?”  Public Measure B asks “Shall the Board of Trustees of Corning Municipal Utilities, consisting of three members, be discontinued as of January 1st, 2018, and shall a Board of Trustees of {CMU} consisting of FIVE members be established as of January 1st, 2018?”

In the City of Nodaway, in Adams County, Mayor Patricia Shipley is running for re-election with no opposition. And, there are five people running for five seats on the Nodaway City Council, all five are incumbents: Gene Dixson; Brenda Dunn; Christine Dunn; Becky Poen, and Gary Poen.

And finally, in the City of Prescott, Mayor Greg Wilkinson is unopposed for re-election. Three positions are open on the City Council. The candidates include Glen Hickman, Incumbent Brenda Robison and Kevin Ray Schafer. There’s also on seat on the Council to fill a vacancy, with Ann R. Lydic running for that position.

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Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area, Sunday 9/24/17

Weather

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts to near 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before sunrise. Low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Less than one-tenth of an inch of rain is expected.
Monday: A 70% chance of showers & thunderstorms. High near 77. SW @ 5-10. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 70% chance showers & thunderstorms likely through midnight. Low around 57. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms through the Noon hour, otherwise Cloudy, with a high near 68. N/NW wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

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C.Bluffs TJ takes 1st place at Harlan X-C meet

Sports

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

In boys action at the Harlan Community School District’s Cross County meet, Saturday, the Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Yellowjackets took 1st place with their low team score of 58. The team had four of its members in the Top 12 at the event.

Team Results

  1. Thomas Jefferson 58
  2. Glenwood 82
  3. Lewis Central 93
  4. Harlan 144
  5. Abraham Lincoln 155
  6. St. Albert 172
  7. Atlantic 174
  8. Denison 187
  9. Red Oak 194
  10. Treynor 237
  11. Underwood 322
  12. AHSTW 343
  13. Riverside 359
  14. East Mills 393

Individual Results

  1. Jerry Jorgensen, Treynor 17:40.01
  2. Dalton Fischer, AHSTW 17:53.93
  3. Jalen Petersen, Atlantic 17:59.02
  4. Parson Covington, Glenwood 18:02.02
  5. Leo Garrigan, St. Albert 18:03.05
  6. Mason Parks, Glenwood 18:08.11
  7. Anthony Humpal, TJ 18:09.08
  8. Cael Woltmann, Lewis Central 18:12.46
  9. Cory Miller, Denison 18:18.90
  10. Zack Booton, TJ 18:20.05

Full results: HarlanXC2017Boys

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Midwest Sports Headlines: 9/24/17

Sports

September 24th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Juwan Johnson caught a seven-yard TD pass as time expired and fourth-ranked Penn State rallied to stun host Iowa 21-19 in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Saquon Barkley added 211 yards rushing and 94 yards receiving for the Nittany Lions, who outgained Iowa 579-273 but nearly blew a game that could’ve been crippling to their postseason hopes. Penn State went 80 yards on 12 plays to close out the game, and McSorley found Johnson in the end zone on fourth down.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Tanner Lee led Nebraska on a 97-yard scoring drive for the go-ahead touchdown after Rutgers returned an interception for a touchdown, and the Cornhuskers shook off the Scarlet Knights in the second half for a 27-17. The Huskers picked up a much-needed victory for coach Mike Riley two days after athletic director Shawn Eichorst was fired following last week’s humiliating home loss to Northern Illinois. Rutgers has lost 15 straight Big Ten games.

CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Gordon homered, Whit Merrifield drove in three runs and Danny Duffy pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox, keeping Kansas City’s slim playoff hopes alive. Salvador Perez went 2 for 4 with a pair of run-scoring doubles. With eight games remaining, the Royals trail Minnesota by 4 ½ games for the second AL wild card. Duffy allowed two runs in six-plus innings for his first win since Aug. 22.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Kerryon Johnson rushed for a career-high five touchdowns as No. 15 Auburn put an end to its recent offensive struggles in a 51-14 win over Missouri. Johnson, who had missed the previous two games with a hamstring injury, finished with 48 yards rushing on 18 carries _ falling one short of Carnell Williams’ school record of six rushing touchdowns in a game.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Will Grier threw for 347 yards and accounted for four touchdowns, Justin Crawford ran for 125 yards and another score and West Virginia pulled away late to beat pesky Kansas 56-34. David Sills and Kennedy McKoy each scored twice for the Mountaineers, who overcame a 291-yard rushing performance by the Jayhawks’ Khalil Herbert.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lance Lynn allowed eight runs in the first inning and the St. Louis Cardinals slipped up against the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-6. St. Louis entered the day 1 1/2 games behind Colorado, which plays San Diego on Saturday night, for the second NL wild card. The loss ended the Cardinals’ four-game winning streak. St. Louis remained five games behind the Cubs in the NL Central after Chicago lost to Milwaukee, which is a half-game ahead of the Cardinals.

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Scotty Gilkey threw two touchdown passes to Alexander Hollins and ran for another score to help Eastern Illinois beat Southeast Missouri State 19-16 in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both teams. Gilkey completed 9 of 20 for 142 yards passing and added 26 carries for 98 yards while Hollins had seven receptions for 118 yards for Eastern Illinois.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Grant Kraemer threw for 445 yards and two touchdowns, ran for another score, and Drake pulled away in the second half to beat Valparaiso 38-13 in its Pioneer Conference opener for its 14th straight win in the series. The Bulldogs (2-2) took a 17-13 halftime lead on Danny Donley’s short field goal after Valapraiso made a goal-line stand.

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