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JUDITH M. PETERSEN, 71, of Atlantic (Svcs. 11/29/14)

Obituaries

November 24th, 2014 by admin

JUDITH M. PETERSEN, 71, of Atlantic, died Sunday,  November 23rd, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial service for JUDITH PETERSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29th, at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home of Atlantic has the arrangements.

Online condolences can be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com

Burial will be at a later date in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Judith Petersen is survived by:

Her husband: Soren, of Atlantic

Her children: Samuel (Gale) Petersen, of West Des Moines; Johanna (Kirk) Bradley, and Dr Shawn (Daurine) Petersen all of Atlantic.

5 Grandchildren

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Anita man arrested on eluding & other charges

News

November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A Cass County man was arrested Friday on eluding, and other charges. The Sheriff’s Department reports 21-year old Zachariah Vincel Flathers, of Anita, faces Eluding, Public Intoxication, and Interference with Official Acts, charges. Flathers was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $1,000 bond.

And on Sunday, deputies in Cass County arrested 33-year old Jacob Allen Cochran, of Red Oak, on charges of Driving While Barred, two charges of Driving While Revoked, and three charges of Driving Under Suspension. Cochran was taken to the Cass County Jail. He was later served with a Sheriff’s Office warrant for Eluding, Driving While Barred, two charges of Driving While Revoked, and two charges of Driving Under Suspension. Cochran remains held at the Cass County Jail on $9,000 bond.

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ISU TE Bibbs Invited To Reese’s Senior Bowl

Sports

November 24th, 2014 by Jim Field

Bibbs, E.J.14AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior tight end E.J. Bibbs has been invited to participate in the 2015 Reese’s Senior Bowl, one of college football’s oldest annual All-Star games.

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is an all-star game played annually in Mobile, Alabama where NFL prospects who completed their eligibility get the chance to showcase their abilities. Iowa State has sent 24 players and one coach to the Senior Bowl, including 2014 participant Kirby Van Der Kamp.

The game will be played on January 24, 2015.

Bibbs, one of eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award, has established himself as one of the best tight ends in the nation in 2014, recording 45 catches for 382 yards and eight TDs.
Bibbs leads all “power 5” conference tight ends in TD catches (8) and receptions (45). Bibbs’ eight TD receptions is one shy from the school record.

A native of Chicago, Ill., Bibbs’ name is all over the ISU tight end record book. He has two of the top-three single-season tight end receptions marks (3rd- 39 in 2013; 2nd- 45 in 2014) and his 84 career catches ranks third all-time among ISU tight ends.

Bibbs has caught a pass in 22-straight games, tying for the second-longest streak in ISU history. Twice this season Bibbs has been named the CFPA TE Performer of the Week, including after a 10-catch, 73-yard and 2-TD performance at Texas.

Cyclone Senior Bowl Participants
1955 – Max Burkett
1962 – Dave Hoppmann, Chuck Walton
1963 – Dave Hoover
1964 – John Van Sicklen
1966 – Eppie Barney
1968 – Tom Busch
1969 – Coach Clay Stapleton
1972 – Dean Carlson
1973 – Merv Krakau
1974 – Matt Blair
1975 – Tom Goedjen
1977 – Luther Blue
1979 – Mike Stensrud
1981 – Kenny Neil
1983 – Bruce Reimers
1986 – Dennis Gibson
2000 – Sage Rosenfels
2001 – Ennis Haywood
2002 – Seneca Wallace
2003 – Jordan Carstens
2007 – Ahtyba Rubin
2011 – Leonard Johnson, Kelechi Osemele
2013- Kirby Van Der Kamp
2014- E.J. Bibbs

 

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Iowa man pleads not guilty in wife’s abuse

News

November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A northwest Iowa man accused of sexually abusing his wife and forcing her to terminate pregnancies has pleaded not guilty to charges. The Sioux City Journal reports the 54-year-old man entered the written plea Monday in Buena Vista County District Court. He is charged with two counts of second-degree sexual abuse, five counts of forced consent to termination of human pregnancy, two counts of assault while participating in a felony and one count of tampering with a witness.

The Associated Press is not naming the man to protect the woman’s privacy. Police say the man forced his wife between October 2012 and April 2014 to take pills that resulted in the termination of two pregnancies. The woman told police her husband threatened her with a machete during sexual assaults.

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Atlantic man arrested on a warrant

News

November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Dept. reports the arrest on Friday of Aaron Macias, of Atlantic. The 27-year old was taken into custody on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear for his arraignment. Macias was booked into the Cass County Jail.

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Backyard and Beyond 11-24-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

November 24th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks about the Harvest Market tonight from 4-8pm at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic.

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Winter storms are rolling in to start off Thanksgiving week, perhaps messing with travel plans

News, Weather

November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Many thousands of Iowans will be on the road this week and their Thanksgiving holiday travels could be hampered by wintery weather. Forecasters say up to three inches of snow is likely this (Monday) afternoon into tonight for a wide section of eastern Iowa, while more snow is predicted for much of the state tomorrow (Tuesday) night into Wednesday. Rose White, at Triple-A-Iowa, says travelers will have plenty of company.Thanksgiving-Travel-Forecast

“Forty-six-point-three million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving weekend which is the highest volume for the holiday since 2007,” White says. “It shows a 4.2%increase over last year.” Gasoline prices in Iowa have dropped to the lowest levels in many months, falling more than 30-cents a gallon from last Thanksgiving, while the cost to fly has risen slightly.

“Airfare prices are only up about 1%, fuel prices are down substantially,” White says, “but we are expecting hotel prices to be up about 8% and if you’re renting a car, prices are up about 10% more.” Some people prefer to rent a car for long trips so they don’t put the miles on their personal vehicles, but White notes it’s getting pricey.

“Ten percent is significant so you just need to budget more for car rental expenses,” White says. “Keep in mind though, you’ll incur the savings when you fill up that vehicle.” Regular unleaded gasoline is averaging two-81 a gallon in Iowa, the same as the national average. The Iowa price is down 32 cents a gallon from a year ago. White says travelers are expected to spend an average of $573 over the course of their Thanksgiving holiday travels.

(Radio Iowa)

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Audubon man arrested on drug charges Sunday

News

November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

An investigation and the execution of search warrants at two homes in Audubon have resulted in a local man being arrested on drug charges. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Department reports 39-year old Michael Larry Nielsen, of Audubon, was arrested at around 10-a.m. Sunday, on charges that include Possession of Methamphetamine, 2 counts of Possession of Meth with the Intent to Deliver, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Nielsen was being held in the Audubon County Jail on $10,000 bond.

He was arrested after authorities executed search warrants at 307 Tracy Street and 403 1st Avenue, in Audubon. The incident remains under investigation.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24th

Trading Post

November 24th, 2014 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. 4’ BY 3’ LOTS OF SHELVES.  AUDUBON, IA . 249 6803.

FOR SALE:  Turkey Fryer 26 qt. Never been used. $40.  Cheers Case with Dart Board. $15.  Call Doug 712-249-4914.

FOR SALE: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Leather, loaded, 76,000 miles, prior salvage title, black, 5.2 V8 engine, excellent tires $4,495.00. 712-268-2609. (Hamlin)

FOR SALE: Large Wooden Nativity Scene. 712-268-2609.

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2014 8-Man, District 1 All-District Football Team

Sports

November 24th, 2014 by Jim Field

1st Team
Boyer Valley: Cody Thoreson (Sr.), Calvan Wood (Sr.), Reed Block (Sr.), Keaton Miller (Sr.), Christian Klein).
Newell-Fonda: Brady Dicks (Sr.), Connor Wolterman (Jr.), Mason Scheidegger (Jr.), Cole Wise (Jr.).
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton: Drew Peppers (Sr.), Martin Olson (Jr.), Drew Buckholdt (Soph.).
Ar-We-Va: Jake Danner (Soph.), Derek Schurke (Soph.), Zach Kraus (Soph.).
River Valley: Jordan Droegmiller (Sr.), Samuel Briese (Sr.).
Kingsley-Pierson: Jacob Harvey (Jr.), Scottie Plendl (Jr.).
Woodbine: Gabe Shafer (Sr.).
West Harrison: Dustin Peasley (Sr.).

Punter: Gabe Shafer (Sr., Woodbine). Kicker: Zack Kliefoth (Sr., Exira/EHK).

2nd Team
Boyer Valley: Walter Schaben (Jr.), Jesse Espinoza (Sr.).
Newell-Fonda: Payton Crilly (Jr.), Dustin Johnson (Jr.).
Exira/EHK: Noah Pettepier (Soph.), Austin Moeller (Sr.).
Ar-We-Va: Austin Stoelk (Sr.), Brandon Ragaller (Jr.).
River Valley: James Cockburn (Sr.), Wyatt Fitch (Sr.).
Kingsley-Pierson: Austin Nuemann (Sr.), Jayden Wurth (Sr.).
Woodbine: Kevin Lee (Jr.), Mikey Barrett (Jr.).
West Harrison: Ethan Rife (Sr.), Brodie Skinner (Jr.).

Honorable Mention
Boyer Valley: Brennan Hanigan (Soph.). West Harrison: Cody Niewohner (Sr.), Gavin Armstrong (Jr.). Woodbine: Bruce Tremel (Jr.); Andrew Carpentier (Sr.).

2014 Academic All-District
(Must be Soph., Jr., Sr. – Maintain a 3.50 Grade Point Average)
Boyer Valley: Zach Ambrose (Soph.), Jared Frazier (Sr.), Jeremy Garrett (Sr.), Brennan Hanigan (Soph.), Adam Hansen (Sr.), Alec Hast (Soph.), Ryan Rudd (Soph.), Travis Shumate (Soph.), Cody Thoreson (Sr.), Calvan Wood (Sr.).
West Harrison: x.
Woodbine: Andrew Carpenter (Sr.); Mikey Barrett (Jr.); Steven Grothe (Jr.); Kevin Lee (Jr.); Bruce Tremel (Jr.).

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