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Another Bomb Threat at Atlantic Middle School – update 11:35-a.m.

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November 10th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Atlantic Community School District report another bomb threat was discovered and reported to the office at the Atlantic Middle School. In a statement released at around 11:15-a.m., the district says “The Atlantic Police Department was notified. The police have searched the building and feel the building is safe. The Middle School staff and students have been evacuated for a short period of time as a precautionary measure. The school district will continue to work with the local law enforcement to ensure the safety of all students in the district.”

Atlantic Police Lt. Dave Erickson said at 11:30-a.m., classes were dismissed and students sent to the Trojan Bowl. They will return to their classrooms at Noon.

One week ago today (Thursday) a similar bomb threat was discovered at the Atlantic Middle School, and one student, a 12-year old male, was arrested on a charge of making a terrorist threat. On October 5th, a bomb threat was discovered at the Atlantic High School. No arrests have been made in connection with that incident.

Pay Tribute to Veterans by Giving Blood this Veterans Day Weekend

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November 10th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The American Red Cross is asking people to roll up their sleeves and give blood or platelets this Veterans Day weekend to honor those who have served their country. Officials say at the same time, anyone who comes to donate will have the opportunity to sign a card and include a personal message that will become part of the annual American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. 

The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have joined together for Holiday Mail for Heroes, a program through which people can sign holiday cards for members of the U.S. military, veterans and their families. Pitney Bowes will then screen the cards for hazardous materials, and the Red Cross will sort and deliver them to military installations, veterans medical facilities and other locations during the holidays.

Tricia Quinn, CEO of the Red Cross Midwest Blood Services Region, says “By giving blood this Veterans Day weekend, donors can pay tribute to those who serve this country. Quinn says the blood drives will “Give donors the chance to help hospital patients who need blood, and at the same time, write messages of thanks to veterans and members of the military for their service.”

On Friday (Nov. 11th) an American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Cass County, from 8:30-a.m. until 2:30-p.m., at the Griswold High School. If you’d like to donate, simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment, or for more information.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. 

EPA air quality “watch list” made public: Bluffs Company included

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November 10th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is making an air quality “watch list” available to the public for the first time. The EPA watch list names alleged air pollution offenders who’ve been out of compliance without state or local resolution within 270 days. Jason Marcel, with the DNR air quality bureau, says the list used to be for internal use only. “They made a decision here recently to make that, what they call the watch list, more publicly available. It was in response to repeated freedom of information act requests,” Marcel said. A few Iowa firms have shown up on the list in recent months.

“The expectation from the EPA to the state and local level is that enforcement actions should be processed in a timely manner, so the watch list is a check on that when the time limit is exceeded,” Marcel said. The EPA now publishes the watch list on its website. The September list included Griffin Pipe Products of Council Bluffs, Diamond V Mills in Cedar Rapids and Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine. Only Griffin Pipe remained on the list in October. Marcel said enforcement for Griffin Pipe has been turned over to the EPA because water quality violations are also involved.

(Radio Iowa)

Backyard and Beyond 11-10-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

November 10th, 2011 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks about Soups and Stews!

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th

Trading Post

November 10th, 2011 by admin

FOR SALE: Moving, must sell.  42″ HD tv.  LG brand.  Only 3 months old.  $300 firm.  Call Rick at 249-5872 or 605-951-6907(work cell).

FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house, newly remodeled, must sign 6 month or 1 year lease, no smoking, off street parking $275 per month, $350 deposit. 712-249-6223.

FOR SALE: Brand new chest type freezer – Fridge Adair.  Its 8.8 cube and has two baskets.  $300.  243-6772.

WANTED: Rocker/recliner…would like it to be brown or light brown.  402-516-4746.

Shelby County man injured in Pott. County crash

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November 10th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County say a Shelby County man was injured during a single-vehicle accident Wednesday morning  about four-miles south of Shelby. 63-year old Larry Sheeler, of Tennant, was traveling south on 380th Street at around 11:30-a.m., when he apparently suffered from a medical condition and blacked-out. Sheeler’s 1995 Cadillac hit a fence post before coming to rest in the east ditch near the intersection with Sycamore Road. 

The man was pinned in his vehicle and had to be extricated with the “Jaws of Life,” by Shelby Fire and Rescue. Sheeler was transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs for were described as non-life threatening injuries.

8AM Sportscast 11-10-2011

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November 10th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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FRANK A. HOWEY, 82, formerly of Guthrie Center (Svcs 11-12-11)

Obituaries

November 10th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

FRANK A. HOWEY, 82, of Ridgeway, MO (& formerly of Guthrie Center), died Tue., Nov. 8th, in St. Joseph, MO. Funeral services for FRANK HOWEY will be held 10-a.m.  Sat., Nov. 12th, at the Twigg Funeral Home in Guthrie Center.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-8pm Friday, Nov. 11th, with the family present.

Burial will be in the Union Township Cemetery in rural Guthrie Center.

8AM Newscast 11-10-2011

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November 10th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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2011 Hawkeye 10 Volleyball All-Conference

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November 10th, 2011 by Jim Field

2011 Hawkeye Ten
All Conference Volleyball

First Team
Name                    School            GR            Position
*Jess Schabeen            Harlan            9            M
*Carly DeMarque            Lewis Central        12            M
*Madi Drees            Kuemper            12            M
*Gabi French            Red Oak            12            OH
*Darcy Sunderman        Clarinda            10            M
Morgan Naberhaus        Kuemper            10            S
Asia Kloewer            Harlan            9            L
Megan Scherff            Denison            12            M
Marlee Price            Lewis Central        12            OH
Morgan Lucy            Glenwood            12            M
*Unanimous Selection

2nd Team
Morgan Means            Lewis Central        11            L
Amber Huttmann            Lewis Central        11            S
Brandi Bueltel            Kuemper            11            OH
Kristi Yardas                Red Oak            12            L
Josie Esser                Harlan            11            M
Kaylee Buch                Clarinda            12            OH
Adrienne Mahoney        Red Oak            12            S
Kim Graf                Shenandoah            12            M
Mackenzie Holmes            Atlantic            11            L
McKenna Henze            Glenwood            11            S

Honorable Mention
Sam McConnell            Atlantic            12            M
Lauren Larsen            Harlan            11            OH
Kate Schomers            Harlan            12            RS
Kenzie Bierl                Kuemper            12            L
Chelsey Van Ness            Denison            11            OH
Elizabeth Sieleman            Lewis Central        12            OH
Allyson Karr                Clarinda            12            M
Maddie Holmgren            Red Oak            11            S/RS
Emily Ray                Shenandoah            12            S
Lindsay Hastings            Shenandoah            12            OH