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VERNON C. SCHEURING, 91, Defiance (Svcs 07-23-11)

Obituaries

July 21st, 2011 by admin

VERNON C. SCHEURING, 91, of Defiance died on Wednesday, July 20 at the Elm Crest Nursing Home in Harlan.  Mass of Christian Burial for VERNON SCHEURING will be held 10:30am Saturday, July 23rd at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance.  Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Visitation will be held Friday, July 22nd from 3-9pm at the funeral home with family greeting friends from 6-8pm.  A wake service will be held as well at 7pm.

VERNON C. SCHEURING is survived by:

Wife:  Genevieve Scheuring of Defiance

3 Sons: Jim Scheuring of Defiance, Chuck Scheuring of Council Bluffs, and Dale Scheuring of Defiance.

3 Daughters: Alice Huber of Omaha, Kathy King of Freeland, MI, and Jane Scheuring of Fremont, NE.

19 Grandchildren

5 Great Grandchildren

NORMA SCHLATER, 84, Essex (Svcs 7-23-11)

Obituaries

July 21st, 2011 by admin

NORMA SCHLATER, 84, of Essex has died.  Services will be on Saturday, July 23rd at11:00 AM at th Brayton Lutheran Church in Brayton.  Hacket-Livingston Funeral Home has the arrangements.

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Visitation with the family will be on Friday, Jul 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be directed to the St. John’s Lutheran Quilting Group or Essex Fire and Rescue.

Audubon Co. Comm. Foundation Grant Available

News

July 21st, 2011 by admin

The Chair of the Audubon County Community Foundation would like to remind non-profits that the fall grant program is set to begin.

Currently $31,700 is available for this grant cycle.

Only organizations providing services in Cass County are eligible. They must be able to demonstrate broad county support and supply a copy of their 501 IRS determination letter. Requests for general operational funds will not be considered. The CCCF’s mission is to provide funds to those nonprofit and governmental agencies that are involved in community betterment through their organizations.

Overall the Audubon County Community Foundation will make about $131,650 available in grants and scholarships.

Please contact Dennis Nissen at 800-794-3458 or dennis@omahafoundation.org with grant application specific questions.

Backyard and Beyond 07-21-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

July 21st, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Ed Kyle of Nishna Valley Trails Association about RAGBRAI and the Ride Right and Drive Right safety programs.

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9AM Newscast 07-21-2011

News, Podcasts

July 21st, 2011 by admin

w/ Brett Johnson

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8AM Sportscast 07-21-2011

Podcasts, Sports

July 21st, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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Atlantic Police Arrests

News

July 21st, 2011 by admin

The Atlantic Police Department reports the arrests of two people Wednesday.

38-year-old Katina Wilson of Atlantic was arrested for assault without intent of causing serious injury. She was transported to the Cass County jail where she was booked.

And 24-year-old Jeffrey Knight of Atlantic was arrested for public intoxication. He was transported to the Cass County jail where he was booked.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Council Bluffs

News

July 21st, 2011 by admin

An unnamed individual has died in a traffic accident in Council Bluffs this morning.

At about 2:00 Thursday morning police were called to the 1400 block of South 35th street for a motorcycle accident.

Police say a motorcycle with a single rider was southbound on 35th street when the rider lost control. The cycle fell over and the rider fell off, striking their head on the pavement.

The individual suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The special operations unit in Council Bluffs is conducting the investigation.

THURSDAY, JULY 21st

Trading Post

July 21st, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Amana Refrigerator. Bisque color, only 7 years old. New condition.  Fridge on top, freezer
drawer on bottom.  Asking $700.  712-243-2037.

FOR SALE: VERY NICE Maytag Heavy Duty Super Capacity Washer and Heavy Duty Dryer excellent condition Wife wants energy efficient. $100 each or $200 for the pair OBO.   Hedstrom spring rocking horse $50  Phone 712-243-2072.

WANTED: Battery powered grass trimmer/edger. FOR SALE: Turtle sand box; junior girls LH golf club set. 243-3636.

Alliant Sets New Energy Record in Iowa

News

July 21st, 2011 by admin

Alliant Energy customers in Iowa set a new peak for energy use. The electricity demand of 3,701 megawatts at 6 p.m. Monday tops a peak level that was set in 2003.

The president of Interstate Power and Light Company Tom Aller says there have been very few power outages reported so far this week.