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DNR says number of electronics recyclers has increased

News

October 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says there are now over 150 locations where you can take old computers, cell phones and other electronics for recycling. D-N-R spokesperson, Susan Johnson, says the number of people willing to take electronics for recycling increased after a change in regulation. She says they changed the process in July from requiring a permit, to just requiring those businesses that recycle cathode ray tubes and other electronics to register. Johnson says that made the collection easier without compromising the protection of the environment.

Johnson says the electronic gadgets have become common place in almost every home and business. She says there seems to be more electronics produced each day as the faster and more convenient devices replace the old ones. She says it’s important to recycle the old devices properly to keep from polluting.

There are a variety of toxic materials that can be found in electronic devices that can pollute the soil and groundwater if they are not properly disposed of. Johnson says the change has appeared to have increased the recycling effort. Johnson says they don’t have an exact number on the recycling effort, but she says from the collection events she’s seen, it seems like people have had old computers and things stored in their basement and are now recycling them.

Johnson encourages you to find a recycle for your old electronics. She says you can do to the Iowa D-N-R website under the solid waste page and look under electronic recycling. Or you can call her 515-281-7892, and she will e-mail you the list. The D-N-R’s website also has an application for those who want to register to recycle electronics. The address is: www.iowadnr.gov.

(Radio Iowa)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th

Trading Post

October 17th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: White Wicker Furniture: Love Seat and Chair with new stuffed cushions and matching coffee table. $75.  Ten Speed Bike, Ladies, $25.  Area Rug Navy Blue $10.  Call 712-243-2388 and leave a message.

WANTED: Work for construction company in Atlantic soon to get laid off for winter have CDL wanting to know if any farmers need grain driver or any help call 515-612-5588 thanks.

FOR SALE: Dell 15″ computer monitor – $20; Green couch – $25; 20″ Bicycle – $10. Call 243-4339.

FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house, available in 30 days, no smoking, no pets, off street parking $275 per month, $350 deposit. 712-249-6223

FOR SALE: Firewood going for $75 per load…elm and walnut available.  Also is willing to cut down trees, but would not be able to do anything more than 3 feet accross…also could only cut down trees in more open areas.  778-4672.

FOR SALE:  King-sized bed that comes with a head board and mattress thats in good condition.  $150 obo.  249-1825.

FOR SALE:  Cockapoo puppies.  They are black/chocolate/white/buff.  Parents are on-site.  Going for between $250-$400.  249-6930

FOR SALE: Fish aquarium…20 gallons.  Comes with filter, temp guage, cleaning fish, etc.  Also looking to rent a one car garage near Lynn and Maple.  243-4308.

Heartbeat Today 10-17-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

October 17th, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Jackie Wright about Operation Care Pack.

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7AM Newscast 10-17-2011

News, Podcasts

October 17th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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HSFB: Logan-Magnolia @ Griswold 10-14-2011

Podcasts, Sports

October 17th, 2011 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks with the call of the ballgame on Friday, October 14th.  Also ending coverage of Atlantic vs. Carroll is included with Brett Johnson on the call.

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Corps of Engineers doesn’t have “anything to hide” in reviews of Missouri River flooding

News

October 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Evaluations are underway into how the U-S Army Corps of Engineers handled the summer-long flooding of the Missouri River. The Corps has hired an independent panel to review its actions, Congress may launch a review and the governors of states in the river basin want a review, too. Brigadier General John McMahon, commander of the Corps’ Northwest Division, says many eyes will be surveying their actions. General McMahon says, “All of these assessments will come together and formulate the basis of what I’m calling a comprehensive restoration plan that will be a menu of things we could do and should do given time and resources of both near and long-term.”

The flooding started back in the spring and resulted in many tens of millions of dollars damage to homes, businesses, farmland, roads, bridges and more. McMahon says a host of local, state and federal agencies are setting reviews in motion. “There’s a lot of accountability that I guess will result from all of this,” he says. “We’re just going to keep our heads down and continue the mission until it’s all done.” The general is pledging to cooperate with all of the entities reviewing the Corps’ actions.

“We really don’t have anything to hide,” McMahon says. “This is all about being accountable and doing the best we can under these very trying and unprecedented conditions. We will play our role as dictated by whatever comes.” The Corps released record amounts of water from upstream dams and reservoirs on the Missouri after record rains and snowmelt in the Rockies. As for the money it’ll take to make repairs to levees along the Missouri River that were damaged by this summer’s flood, McMahon realizes there are many other natural disasters that are in line for federal funds.

“We have the event in the Mississippi, we have Hurricane Irene and the Joplin tornadoes, tornadoes in Alabama,” he says. “We have many natural disasters through the course of this year 2011 and there’s many demands on the system.” Still, McMahon says he does expect the Corps to receive all the funding needed to fully restore Missouri River levees. He notes, there is a lot of work to be done in a short period to time to insure the widespread flooding of this year doesn’t strike again in the spring.

(Radio Iowa)

Saturday Volleyball Results

Sports

October 17th, 2011 by Jim Field

Knoxville Tourney:

  • (2-0) A-D-M, Adel 21-21, Atlantic 13-15
  • (2-0) Pella 21-21, Atlantic 18-15
  • (2-0) Pella Christian 21-21, Atlantic 8-13
  • (2-1) Knoxville 25-21-15, Atlantic 16-25-6

Winterset Tourney:

  • (2-1) Nevada 20-21-15, Creston 22-8-12
  • (2-0) Nevada 25-25, Red Oak 20-19
  • (2-0) Red Oak 21-21, Chariton 14-7
  • (2-0) Red Oak 21-21, Norwalk 18-14
  • (2-0) Red Oak 21-21, Winterset 9-16
  • (2-0) Red Oak 25-25, NSK-AR 14-22

Heelan Catholic Tourney:

  • (2-0) Abraham Lincoln 21-21, Ridge View 17-11
  • (2-0) Abraham Lincoln 21-21, Sioux Center 16-13
  • (2-0) Abraham Lincoln 21-21, Sioux City, East 9-18
  • (2-0) IKM-Manning 21-21, Ridge View 14-19
  • (2-0) LeMars 21-22, IKM-Manning 16-20
  • (2-1) Lewis Central 21-18-15, IKM-Manning 15-21-5
  • (2-0) Lewis Central 21-21, Abraham Lincoln 15-16
  • (2-0) Lewis Central 21-21, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 13-16
  • (2-0) Lewis Central 21-21, Sioux City, North 15-17
  • (2-0) Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 21-21, IKM-Manning 18-11
  • (2-0) Sioux City, North 21-21, IKM-Manning 17-18
  • (2-0) Western Christian 21-21, Abraham Lincoln 12-17
  • (2-0) Western Christian 21-21, Lewis Central 5-13

Also:

  • (2-1) Algona 14-23-15, Carroll 21-21-11
  • (2-1) Carroll 11-21-15, Spencer 21-16-5
  • (2-1) Carroll 18-21-15, Forest City 21-12-12
  • (2-1) Carroll 21-19-15, Clear Lake 11-21-13
  • (2-0) Carroll 21-21, West Hancock 13-17
  • (2-1) Iowa Christian Academy 20-25-15, Woodward-Granger 25-18-5
  • (2-0) Iowa Christian Academy 21-21, Panorama 13-10
  • (2-0) Sheldon 21-21, Carroll 11-17
  • (2-0) South Hardin 21-21, Iowa Christian Academy 14-11
  • (2-0) South Hardin 21-21, Panorama 8-9
  • (2-0) South Hardin 25-25, Iowa Christian Academy 14-19

DIXIE DELL GOODNER, 85, of Harlan (Svcs Saturday 10-22-2011)

Obituaries

October 17th, 2011 by admin

DIXIE DELL GOODNER, 85, of Harlan died October 12th in Koshkonong, WI.  A Mass of Christian Burial service for DIXIE GOODNER will be held 10:00-am Saturday, October 22nd, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan.  Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Visitation at the funeral home is from 8-am to 9-pm on Friday (Oct. 21st), with a Wake service at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

DIXIE DELL GOODNER is survived by:

Her son: Terry (Nancy) McKeighan, of Tualatin, OR

Her daughters: Brenda (Stanley) Peterson, of Fort Atkinson, WI; &  Laurie (Walt) Staiert, of Elk Horn, IA.

8 Grandchildren

Cornelison – well known stage/screen actor & Atlantic native died Saturday

News

October 17th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Mike Cornelison

The family of Des Moines stage and film actor and Atlantic native, Michael Cornelison, says the 59-year old died Saturday, from liver complications. Mike’s son Nick told the Des Moines Register his father had been in declining health for 10 days and had lived with liver problems for many years. In 1993, following a surgery, doctors estimated he would only live another 10 years.

Throughout the weekend, condolences and remembrances were posted on Cornelison’s Facebook page, where his death was first announced on Saturday by his son. Cornelison graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and made a career of acting in Hollywood and in Iowa. In Des Moines, Cornelison worked with the Des Moines Playhouse, StageWest Theatre Company and Charlie’s Playhouse.

He acted in feature films alongside Bill Murray in “Where the Buffalo Roam,” Albert Brooks in “Lost in America” and fellow Iowan Tom Arnold in “The Final Season.” After a stint in Hollywood between 1978 and 1984, Cornelison returned to Iowa, where he became involved not only in stage productions, but Iowa independent films.

Cornelison was a movie buff and loved popular culture, especially filmmaking, old horror movies, comic books and jazz music, said his son. A memorial service is being planned at the Des Moines Playhouse. The date and time have yet to be announced.

ANN MARIE KWAPISZESKI, 96, of Harlan & formerly of Panama (Svcs Wednesday 10-19-2011)

Obituaries

October 17th, 2011 by admin

ANN MARIE KWAPISZESKI, 96, of Harlan (& formerly of Panama, IA), died Sunday, October 16th, at the Elm Crest Retirement home in Harlan.  A Mass of Christian Burial service for ANN MARIE KWAPISZESKI will be held 10:30am Wednesday, October 19th, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, in Panama.  Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 18th, from 3-9pm, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where a Wake service will be held at 7-pm.  An open-casket open viewing will take place at the church beginning at 9-am Wednesday, prior to the services.

Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

ANN MARIE KWAPISZESKI is survived by:

Her sister:  Sister Amelia Nowatzke O.S.B., of Atchison, KS

Daughter-in-law: Maxine (Bert) Kwapiszeski Hillers, of Harlan.

2 Grandchildren

2 Great-Grandchildren