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Schildberg Quarry Trail ribbon cutting to be held Thursday

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 20th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Roger Herring said Monday, a public “Open House” event will be held Thursday evening for the newly resurfaced Schildberg Quarry Recreation Area Trail, around Lake number One. Herring said the trail is done, with the exception of seeding, which has been delayed because of recent rains.  He says the Chamber will hold an Ambassador’s ribbon cutting ceremony at 10-a.m., with another ribbon cutting and public open house later that same evening, from about 5:30-until 7.

The trail he says, has seen a lot of use, but hopes are that the event planned for Thursday will make more people aware of what’s available at the Recreation Area, and the work that has been done to make it more user friendly.

The Parks & Rec Board is also looking at placing bag dispensers at the entrance to the park, so that persons who walk their dogs can dispose of their animals’ droppings. There may also be signs urging people to be considerate of others, by picking up their dogs’ droppings.

Herring said another idea is to include signs showing a map of the trails, and the distance for each trail, so people can keep track of their walking mileage.

Adair Board of Supervisors to meet this morning

News

September 20th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet this morning in Greenfield, instead of during their normal, Wednesday day session. During the 9-a.m. meeting at the courthouse, the Board will hold a Public Hearing on the 1st reading of a Redistricting/Reprecincting Plan ordinance, followed by consideration of the 2nd and 3rd readings, and a Resolution to approve the ordinance, signing of the ordinance, and certification of the County Reprecincting Worksheet and Precinct Population. The Adair County Supervisors will also hold a Public Hearing on the 1st reading of a Local Option Sales Tax ordinance, as well as consideration of the 2nd and 3rd readings, a resolution approving the ordinance, and signing of the same.

Other business includes discussion with regard to: the replacement of concrete; the reading of a proclamation and dedication of a1934 U-S Constitution Lithograph purchased from Gary Stephenson, of

Gary Stephenson holds a copy of the type of lithograph purchased by the Adair Co. Board of Supervisors.

Ft. Dodge and professionally framed; and, County Ordinances to Prepare for a Readopting Ordinance.

 

The session will conclude at Noon, with lunch, and an inspection tour of the 3 Mile Lake structures.

 

BRIAN THOMAS McCONEGHEY, 39, of Council Bluffs & formerly of Treynor (svcs 9-23-11)

Obituaries

September 20th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

BRIAN THOMAS McCONEGHEY, 39, of Council Bluffs (& formerly of Treynor), died Sun., Sept. 18th, as the result of an accident in Omaha, NE. Funeral services for BRIAN McCONEGHEY will be held 10-a.m. Fri., Sept. 23rd, at the Oakland Christian Church. Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6:30-7:30pm Thursday, Sept. 22nd, at the Oakland Christian Church.

Burial will be in the Massena Cemetery at 1-p.m. Friday.

BRIAN McCONEGHEY is survived by:

His son – Dylan.

His parents – Bryce (Stephanie) Behrens, of Treynor.

His brother – Bryce (Michelle) Behrens, of Treynor.

Other relatives, and friends.

Atlantic Homecoming 2011 Activities

News, Sports

September 19th, 2011 by Jim Field

Atlantic High School Homecoming 2011

September 30

Atlantic Trojans vs. the Harlan Cyclones

Theme – Wild West

Dress Days

Monday:    80’s

Tuesday:    Celebrity

Wednesday:  Cowboy/Cowgirl

Thursday:  Favorite Teacher

Friday:  Black and Gold

 

There will be lunch games throughout the week as well as a Dodgeball Tournament for girls.

Each class will make a float and judging will be held Thursday evening.

Coronation/Pep Assembly will start at 1:19 pm on Friday, 9/30.

Parade to follow at 3:15.  Awarding of the Spirit Stick will take place at half-time of the football game.  Dance will be on Saturday, 10/1.

Queen Candidates: Taylor Barry, Amanda Delgado, Savannah Hoye, Paige Kennon, Ali Krogman, Sierra Larsen, Bre VonWeyhe, Nora Walker

King Candidates: Gunnar Blum, Austin Conrad, Christian Holzapfel, Ryan McDermott, Ian McNees, Rob Nichols, Derek Stork, Ethan Westering

Homecoming Parade Entry forms and rules are available in the high school office.  All parade entry forms are due by Wednesday, September 28.  Contact the office at 243-5358 if you have any questions.

DUANE BIERBAUM, 86, Griswold (9-22-11)

Obituaries

September 19th, 2011 by Jim Field

Duane Bierbaum, 86, of Griswold died Monday, September 19 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.  Funeral services for Duane Bierbaum will be on Thursday, September 22 at 10:30 am in the First Church of Christ in Atlantic.  Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic has the arrangements.

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Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, September 21 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hockenberry Family Care.

Burial in the Atlantic Cemetery

Duane Bierbaum is survived by:

3 sons:  Dwight, David, Doug

1 daughter:  Diane

Arrests reported in Atlantic

News

September 19th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Two people were arrested in Atlantic recently. According to Atlantic Police, 24-year old Randy Fredericksen, of Atlantic, was arrested Sunday on a Cass County Warrant for Failure to Appear. And today (Monday), 20-year old Samantha Wehrli, of Atlantic, was arrested on a shoplifting charge (Theft in the 4th Degree), and 1st offense OWI. Fredericksen and Wehrli were booked into the Cass County Jail.

The A-PD says also, no injuries were reported following an accident Friday afternoon, at 7th and Poplar Streets. Bethanne Desko, of Atlantic, was cited for Failure to Obey a Traffic Signal, after her car ran into a vehicle driven by Brandon Shadden, of Oakland. The crash caused $5,000 damage.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th

Trading Post

September 19th, 2011 by Jim Field

WANTED: 32 inch color TV, call 243-3396.

FOR SALE: Paddle boat – seats 4 $200 obo; group of end tables $10-25. 712-304-4452

FREE: 1 box of 11×17 1/2″ green bar paper tractor feed paper; 5 binders for 11×17 tractor feed, 3 top opening, 2 side opening. Call if you still have printer use this size. 712-249-3978

Kuemper Catholic Cross Country Meet Results

Sports

September 19th, 2011 by Jim Field

Saturday, September 17 @ Swan Lake Park

Girls Team Results:

  1. Urbandale  47
  2. Harlan  69
  3. Shenandoah-Essex  88
  4. Spencer  89
  5. Webster City 141
  6. Atlantic  150
  7. Abraham Lincoln  163
  8. Denison  166
  9. Thomas Jefferson  267
  10. Kuemper Catholic  274

Atlantic Placewinners:

  • 1.  Ali Korgman 15:51.9
  • 30.  Alex Hartwig 18:10.02
  • 36.  Alisha Hinzmann 18:24.4
  • 37.  Liz Siggins 18:27.05
  • 46.  Katie Blake 18:42.34
  • 52.  Karly Monson 19:22.99

Boys Team Results:

  1. Urbandale  56
  2. Webster City  61
  3. Thomas Jefferson  78
  4. Shenandoah-Essex  105
  5. Spencer  127
  6. Harlan  140
  7. Denison  196
  8. Abraham Lincoln  198
  9. Kuemper Catholic  228
  10. Atlantic  245

Atlantic Placewinners:

  • 36.  Corey Whitt 18:57.68
  • 46.  Tyler Fischer 19:25.71
  • 50.  Josiah Williams 19:38.43
  • 54.  Tian Siggins 19:51.43
  • 59.  Derek VonSeggern 20:08.27
  • 62.  Preston Hoye 20:17.78
  • 63.  Sam Bateman 20:21.64
  • 64.  Ryan McDermott 20:23.71

News

September 19th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Obama campaign is planning parties to celebrate the opening of offices and phone banks in Iowa. Celebrations are scheduled for Tuesday at offices in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City. Organizing for America Iowa spokesman John Kraus said Monday that celebrations are being planned for other Iowa offices this week. They are in Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City and Waterloo.

Pigskin Payoff — Week 3

Sports

September 19th, 2011 by Jim Field

Game Score:  Iowa Hawkeyes 31, Pittsburgh 27

$25 — Peggy hansen of Elk Horn (IA 31-24, 3 pts)

$10 — David Woltmann of Harlan (IA 31-24, 3 pts)

$5 — Mary Ellen Woltmann of Harlan (Tie 31-31, 4 pts)

$5 — Mike Leed of Anita (IA 30-23, 5 pts)

$5 — Cliff Christensen of Atlantic (Pitt 28-24, 8 pts)

*** All Ties Broken By Drawing ***

Saturday’s Game: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Louisiana-Monroe