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(update 6:40-p.m.) Rollover accident causes fire south of Atlantic, 1 person injured

News

July 31st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A Pottawattamie County teenager was injured during a single-vehicle rollover accident Tuesday afternoon, about six-miles south of Atlantic and one-half mile east on Oxford Road (G-43), in Cass County. The Iowa State Patrol says 17-year old Jacqueline Wright, of Oakland, suffered from head and other, unknown injuries. She was flown by LifeNet Helicopter to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha following the crash, which occurred at around 3:18-p.m.

The patrol says Wright was traveling west on Oxford Road when the 2005 VW Jetta she was driving went out of control. The teen overcorrected, sending the vehicle across the center line and into the south ditch before it rolled several times and came to rest in a mowed wheat field on the south side of the road. Wright was ejected from the VW during the crash. Sheriff Darby McLaren said the teen was not wearing a seat belt.

After the car came to rest on its wheels, it burst into flames. The first persons on the scene prior to rescuers, pulled Wright away from the vehicle, because the fire was spreading to the surrounding field. The accident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.

LifeNet lands at the accident scene

ELDON LUNDY, 80, of Greenfield (Svcs. 8-2-12)

Obituaries

July 31st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

ELDON LUNDY, 80, of Greenfield, died Tue., July 31st, at his home in Greenfield. A Prayer service for ELDON LUNDY will be held 6-p.m. Thu., Aug. 2nd, at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield.

A family visitation will be held on Thursday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Private family graveside services will be held on Fri., Aug. 3rd, at the Greenfield Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.steenfunerals.com.

ELDON LUNDY is survived by:

His wife – Alice, of Greenfield.

His daughter – Vickie (Randy) Thompson, of Clive.

His son – Lee (Cindy) Lundy, of Fontanelle.

His brother – Russell (Helen) Lundy, of Greenfield.

5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Big Ten Heads into Unusual Season with PSU, OSU

Sports

July 31st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

With Ohio State and Penn State both barred from the postseason, there are only four teams in the Big Ten Leaders Division competing for a spot in the league championship game. Wisconsin and running back Montee Ball are the heavy favorites as Michigan State moves on without quarterback Kirk Cousins. Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Northwestern, Indiana and Purdue all hope to find their footing following disappointing finishes a year ago. Nebraska and running back Rex Burkhead look to build on their first season in the Big Ten. Urban Meyer will focus on making the Buckeyes a force again after a 6-7. And Penn State coach Bill O’Brien is simply trying to keep Penn State afloat after rippling NCAA sanctions from the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal.

TUESDAY, JULY 31st

Trading Post

July 31st, 2012 by admin

FOR SALE: Rods/reels…Zepco 33/202…are not the new plastic kind but are in good shape.  $12 each.  789-1928 in Lewis.

FOR SALE: Out house – needs some work $70; small child’s scooter, needs new battery $25;  separator disk for on a bike wheel that rotates for $15. 243-1445

WANTED: An affordable 2 bedroom rental home in Atlantic or the surrounding area ASAP.  Text or call 402-215-6820 or 712-482-3159.

FOR SALE: Furniture items for under $200.  712-792-9447.

WANTED: Willing to cut down trees if you cannot afford a tree service.  Will not be able to cut trees in Atlantic though.  The work would be done to help people out, as he would not use the wood for personal use.  He would not be able to do anything more than 2 feet across…also could only cut down trees in more open areas.  778-4672.

GARAGE SALE: 101 3rd Ave in Audubon on Thursday and Friday from noon-6 PM both days.

FOR SALE: Garden tools, clothing for those age 2-60, and a rocker chair.  712-563-2712.

FOR SALE: 2 corn knives for $5 each.  326-4990.

FOR SALE: Garden Trellis.  $50 obo.  Call 712-250-4420.

WANTED: Hide a bed.  249-8754

FOR SALE: Dog kennel that is about 3 feet tall.  It has a door and fencing fabric.  243-2632.

Update: Yorktown, IA teen injured during tractor rollover accident near Clarinda

News

July 31st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

One person was seriously injured during a tractor rollover accident this (Tuesday) morning, in Page County. Sheriff Lyle Palmer says they received a 9-1-1 call about the accident at around 9:30-a.m.  Emergency personnel responded to the scene in the 3200 block of 250th street, southeast of Clarinda. During an investigation, it was determined that 18-year old Nathan Keith Harvey, of Yorktown, was operating an International 856 wide front tractor with loader, when he attempted to drive the tractor on a bank over a tube in the road ditch from the field side.

The tractor, which did not have a cab or rollover protection, rolled once before coming to rest right side up in the bottom of the ditch, among the bank rip rap.  Harvey was transported to Clarinda Regional Health Center where he was being treated for his injuries.

2012 Beef Show Champions at Cass County Fair

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 31st, 2012 by admin

The 2012 Cass County Fair Grand Champion Beef Selection Show was held Monday night at 7:00pm at the Livestock Show Ring at the Cass County Fair.

In the 4-H Heifers the Grand Champion was shown by Drew Ticknor of the C&M Champions.  The Reserve Champion was shown by Duke Zellmer of the Pymosa 4-H Club.

In the 4-H Purchased Steers the Grand Champion selection belonged to Morgan McDermott of The Bear Grove Blazers.  Reserve Champion was shown by Macy Ticknor of the C&M Champions.

The FFA Heifer Grand Champion was shown by Walker Mundorf of Griswold FFA.

Also the FFA Steer Grand Champion was shown by Brady Runyan of the CAM FFA.  Reserve Champion was shown by Tanner Potter of the Griswold FFA.

“Breakfast with the Birds” Program in Cass County

Ag/Outdoor

July 31st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Conservation Board is sponsoring aBreakfast with the Birds” Program. Officials say the program will be held at Sunnyside Park, Camblin Addition Shelter in Atlantic, on August 11th 2012, beginning at 9 am. Free will donations will be accepted.

The event serves as a sort of  kick-off to the Atlanticfest celebration on that same day(www.atlanticiowa.com) , by learning about birds of prey. Christina Roelofs, Shelby/Audubon County Naturalist will lead the presentation of birds. Christina will show and discuss several of her permanently injured education birds, and offer you an opportunity to  check the birds out, close-up.

Al Capone’s niece tours Templeton Rye Brewery

News

July 31st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A relative of Chicago legend Al Capone has written a book about her unique life.

Deirdre Capone

Deirdre Capone is the grand niece of legendary mobster Al Capone. She says she decided to publish her book after starting it when she was 11 years old. The woman is the last living member of the family born with the famous last name. Her grandfather was Al Capone’s oldest brother and business partner. On Monday, Deirdre Capone stopped in Templeton to tour the infamous Templeton Rye brewery and get a taste of what Al called “The Good Stuff”. She said one of the reasons she wanted to tour the facility was because her family spoke about the whiskey they use to get in the small town in Iowa. Capone says one of the main purposes of the book is to tell a different side of Al Capone.

Al Capone: The Untold Story from inside his family

 The book features several insightful stories into the life of Deirdre and Al including information on how the Capone’s made their money and what happened to Al when he was locked up in Alcatraz. She says “That’s when you hear that Al got violent and they had to put him in solitary confinement. They were injecting my Uncle with mercury and said that would cure his syphilis.” 

She says the book will give insight on things previously not made public. The book is subtitled ‘The Untold Story from Inside his family.’ Capone says there are many many things about the Capone family that nobody knows. She said her children were a heavy influence on releasing the book when she told them about being related to the Italian mobster. According to Capone, her four children “Begged her to write the book.”  When people ask her “Was Al Capone a mobster?’ She says “Yes he was.” But “ Was he a monster? No he was not.” 

The book is titled Uncle Al Capone the Untold Story from inside His Family and can be purchased anywhere books or sold or online at www.unclealcapone.com. Deirdre Capone is touring Western Iowa and is stopping in Carroll at the Carrollton Inn this (Tuesday) evening, beginning at 6 when she will sign copies of her book. That will be followed at 7 by a special screening of the movie “Capone’s Whiskey: The Story of Templeton Rye,” and a social/cocktail at 8:15, featuring a Q&A session with Deirdre Capone. The cost of the event is $10 per person, and includes a Templeton Rye cocktail.

(courtesy Joel McCall/KNOD)

Cass County Supervisors approve “Other Supplement Pay” for 1st Deputy

News

July 31st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors today (Tuesday) approved an “Other Supplemental Pay” allowance for Chief Deputy Sheriff John Westering for Fiscal year 2013, in the amount of $5,000. The pay includes Social Security and IPERS benefits. Board Chair Duane McFadden explained that during the Fiscal Year 2013 Budgeting process, the position of Jail Administrator was considered. Sheriff Darby McLaren was consulted, and it was determined it would be most practical if the 1st Deputy Sheriff – Westering – agreed, and was willing to expend additional hours necessary to perform those duties. A motion to approve the supplemental pay passed unanimously, with Supervisor Gaylord Schelling, absent. The actual amount of pay, minus Social Security and IPERS, amounts to just over $4,253. 

In other business, the Board heard from Cass County 9-1-1 Director Rob Koppert, who mentioned a slight problem with the County’s 175-kilowatt Emergency Generator located on the courthouse grounds. He said they had an issue last week where it “alarmed out” at around 1-a.m. Friday, showing a “Low Voltage” on batteries. Koppert said they called Caterpiller Service, who came out and confirmed there was a problem with a battery charger on the system, which maintains the battery voltage. A replacement charger was ordered, and a temporary charger installed to speed up the generator. 

The temporary part is functioning as it should, and, since the generator was purchased in November 2010 and installed in the Spring of 2011, the replacement part and service call to install it, is covered under warranty. Rob Koppert said also, a new dispatcher has been hired for the Cass County Communications Center. Sherri Hansen, of Atlantic, started her job last Thursday. Hansen will undergo numerous hours of training, including Emergency Medical Dispatch Training in Council Bluffs, and other required courses.

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