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Shenandoah Tops Atlantic in Boys/Girls Tennis

Sports

May 7th, 2015 by Jim Field

Girls Tennis at Shenandoah
Shenandoah 9, Atlantic 0
Singles
1. Hannah Dailey 12 (S) def Grace Jacob 12 (A) 8-0
2. Heidi Fichter 12 (S) def Jena Brosam 10 (A) 8-0
3. Sarah Wood 10 (S) def Olivia Davis 10 (A) 8-0
4. Jordan Major 12 (S) def Bailey Steffens 10 (A) 8-0
5. Jordyn Lembrick 11 (S) def Sydney Redler 10 (A) 8-0
6. JayCee Hogue 11 (S) def Alexis Boes 10 (A) 8-0
Doubles
1. Fichter/Wood (S) def Jacob/Brosam (A) 8-0
2. Dailey/Hogue (S) def Davis/Steffens (A) 8-2
3. Major/Lembrick (S) def Steffens/Redler (A) 8-1

Boys Tennis vs. Shenandoah
Shenandoah 6, Atlantic 3
Singles
1. Nick Podhajsky 12 (A) def David Hu 12 (S) 10-3
2. Dalton Stoaks 10 (S) def Grant Podhajsky 9 (A) 10-3
3. Josh Miller 12 (S) def Ben Parker 12 (A) 10-4
4. Alex Goodell 10 (S) def Kyle Krueger 12 (A) 10-3
5. Cooper McDermott 9 (A) def Garrett Clark 11 (S) 10-5
6. Devon Ashenfelter 11 (S) def Luke Hohenberger 9 (A) 10-4
Doubles
1. N. Podhajsky/Parker (A) def Hu/Stoaks (S) 10-8
2. Miller/Goodell (S) def Krueger/McDermott (A) 10-3
3. Clark/Ashenfelter (S) def Hohenberger/Caleb Williams 10 (A) 10-5

Atlantic City Council intends to make an appointment to fill 5th Ward vacancy

News

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council, Wednesday, approved the publishing of a notice indicating its intention to fill a vacancy in the 5th Ward, by means of appointment. Mayor Dave Jones said he has a person in mind to fill the seat on the Council being vacated through the resignation of Lori Stuart, but that individual will have to run in November in order to try and hold the position. Stuart’s resignation is effective June 3rd. She’s leaving with her family in a move to Cedar Rapids.

Jones said if a Special Election were held to fill the seat between now and November, it would cost the City $1,000, and it would take at least two-months before the election were held. After the Council approved a motion to publish notice of Appointment, Mayor Jones said he was recommending Richard “Dick” Cassidy for the position, and Cassidy has agreed to accept the seat.

Cassidy is a retired Atlantic High School Math teacher and has been involved in some civic organizations. During the Council’s next meeting on May 20th, Jones will announce his intentions to fill the 5th Ward position with Cassidy, effective June 4th. If the public is not in favor of the appointment, they must file a petition for a Special Election.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council set May 20th as the date for a Public Hearing on an amendment to the current year (FY 2015) Budget, which City Administrator John Lund says is needed in order to ensure the funds balance and a reflection of the cash numbers are accurate. Only a few adjustments are needed, according to Lund, who announced on a separate note, that negotiations with the Public Works Union are completed, and the Union has agreed to accept the proposal.

Mayor Dave Jones warned residents and property owners City crews will begin mowing yards next week, if the grass has grown taller than 12-inches. The City will continue to be on the lookout for properties in violation of the ordinance, now through Oct. 31st. If your grass remains high on the 1st and 15th of each month, will be mowed by the City, and the property owner faced a fine of up to $150, and if the fine is not paid, the cost will be assessed to the owner’s tax bill.

And, Councilman Dana Halder issued a warning to persons who place Yard and/or Garage Sale signs on City Right of Ways. He’s recommending the Police Department write a ticket to persons who leave signs in place more than two days, or who violate the Right-of-Way. Halder said this past week, two garage sale signs were posted on school grounds for a week. He says they didn’t get taken down “‘Til they [the signs] literally fell off the stick.”

The posting of signs on school grounds is not allowed. Furthermore, you are not allowed to put those signs on private property without permission of the land owner. If you do place signs in a yard, you should remove them as soon as the sale is finished.

AVIS BECKER, 86, of Atlantic (Svcs. 5/9/15)

Obituaries

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AVIS BECKER, 86, of Atlantic, died Wed., May 6th, at the Atlantic Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services for AVIS BECKER will be held 10-a.m. Sat., May 9th, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Atlantic.

Visitation at the funeral home, with the family present, is from 5-until 7-pm Friday, May 8th.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

AVIS BECKER is survived by:

Her sons – Steven Becker, of Kansas City, MO.; Daniel Becker, of Carroll, & Scott Becker, of Cumberland.

Her daughters – Donna Owen, of Lawson, MO.; Diane Becker, of Cumberland; Lori Schmidt, of Massena, & Amy Jo Stepanek, of Yale.

Her sister – Esta Petersen, of Wellington, CO.

10 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren.

Bluffs woman arrested Thu. morning in Red Oak

News

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police arrested a Pottawattamie County woman early this (Thursday) morning, on an active Pott. County warrant for Theft in the 4th Degree. 35-year old Genette Lee Gessler, of Council Bluffs, was taken into custody at 204 E. Corning Street, at around 3:30-a.m. Gessler was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 cash bond.

Gessler was previously arrested March 6th by Red Oak Police, on an active Montgomery County Warrant for Theft in the Fifth Degree.

1 critical 1 w/minor injuries following accident in C. Bluffs Wed. night

News

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

One person was transported to a trauma center in Omaha while another person suffered minor injuries during an accident late Wednesday night, in Council Bluffs. According to Bluffs Police, the accident happened at around 10:30-p.m. off Interstate 29, just north of the 9th Avenue exit.

Officials say Police responding to the scene found a 2001 Kia Sportage with Nebraska plates had left the road and collided with a tree. Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue transported the unidentified driver and passenger to Creighton University Hospital for treatment. The driver was listed in very critical condition.

The accident remains under investigation.

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Cass & area Counties, 5/7/15

Weather

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

425 AM CDT THU MAY 7 2015

TODAY AND TONIGHT: THUNDERSTORMS AREA EXPECTED OFF AND ON TODAY INTO TONIGHT. THOUGH THE POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE WEATHER IS LOW…A FEW STORMS MAY PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND AND LARGE HAIL DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL IS ALSO POSSIBLE.

FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY: THUNDERSTORM CHANCES WILL PERSIST MAINLY ACROSS SOUTHERN FROM FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. THE THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER IS LOW DURING THIS TIME…BUT SOME STORMS COULD PRODUCE LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE LIKELY FROM SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT. SEVERE WEATHER IS EXPECTED SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT WITH A SIGNIFICANT EVENT POSSIBLE. LARGE HAIL…DAMAGING WINDS…AND A FEW TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE DURING THIS TIME.

NWS weather forecast for Cass & area Counties in IA, 5/7/15

Weather

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

337 AM CDT THU MAY 7 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. BREEZY. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 50 PERCENT.

TODAY…CLOUDY. NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING…THEN SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 70 PERCENT.

TONIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY. THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY THROUGH MIDNIGHT. THEN A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 70 PERCENT.

FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON. HIGH AROUND 70. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE MID 50S. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 30 PERCENT.

SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH AROUND 70. NORTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT…THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 80 PERCENT.

SUNDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE MID 70S.

 

Cubs manager Maddon ejected for arguing with plate umpire

Sports

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon was ejected for arguing balls and strikes in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. It appeared Maddon had already been tossed before coming onto the field to complain to plate umpire D.J. Reyburn during an at-bat by Starlin Castro to start the sixth. Castro ended up flying out to right in a game the Cubs led 5-2.

Chicago entered with a season-worst four-game losing streak. Maddon has been ejected twice this year. The other came April 17 against San Diego.

 

Cubs activate pitcher Justin Grimm from DL

Sports

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have activated right-hander Justin Grimm from the 15-day disabled list and recalled outfielder Matt Szczur from Triple-A Iowa. Outfielder Junior Lake was optioned to Iowa and right-hander Anthony Varvaro was designated for assignment Wednesday. Varvaro was claimed off waivers from Boston on Sunday and added to the 25-man roster Tuesday but did not pitch.

Grimm (right forearm inflammation) made one rehab appearance with a scoreless inning Monday for Iowa at Nashville. Grimm made the opening day roster for the second straight season but had not pitched in the majors this year. Grimm was 5-2 with a 3.78 ERA in 73 relief appearance last year with Chicago in his first full season in the majors.

This is the second call-up this season for Szczur, who made the opening day roster and was optioned to Iowa on April 19.

 

Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., May 7th 2015

News

May 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A 39-year-old man accused of attempted murder has been taken into custody after escaping from an Omaha hospital where he was being treated for stab wounds. The Daily Nonpareil reports David Leroy McKee of Council Bluffs left the hospital yesterday afternoon. He was being treated following a stabbing incident Sunday.

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — The trial of a Prairie City woman facing charges stemming from her dog’s fatal attack on a 4-year-old girl is set to begin. Jurors were selected yesterday in the trial of 26-year-old Jena Wright in Newton. She is charged with child endangerment, neglect or abandonment of a dependent person, assaulting a police officer and interfering with official acts. A jury of 10 men and four women was seated Wednesday. Opening statements will be delivered today.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa City man has taken a plea deal in the beating death of a toddler. Online court documents say 23-year-old Jorge Perez entered an Alford plea Monday to one count of child endangerment resulting in death. He and his then-girlfriend Mireya Balderas are accused of beating to death 20-month-old Marcus Balderas in April 2012.

SIBLEY, Iowa (AP) — A couple looking to retire wants to sell a Sibley movie theater after running it for several decades. The Sioux City Journal reports Larry and Aileen Pedley bought Max Theatres from the children of Richard Carl Max after he died in 1981.