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Corps of Engineers seeking land along Mo. River

News

July 5th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – The Army Corps of Engineers has sent letters to landowners in Missouri and Iowa asking if they wanted to sell land in the Missouri River basin after flooding began along the river. David Kolarik, corps spokesman in Kansas City, said the timing of the letter was a coincidence, and a mistake. He said most of the letters went out before the flooding began in May.  The St. Joseph News-Press reports that some of the letters, however, went out June 6, after the flooding began.

The Missouri River has been flooding for weeks since the corps began releasing historic amounts of water to relieve bloated upstream reservoirs. The corps said the proposal to buy the land had nothing to do with the flooding, and that it’s seeking land to rebuild wildlife habitats.

Drake Stand-Out Wins Clover Run

Sports

July 5th, 2011 by Jim Field

Drake track stand-out Casey McDermott of Newton won the Clover Run on July 2nd in Greenfield.  She covered the 5K course in an impressive 18:13.  Topping the men’s division was Greenfield native Nick Newbury, an Urbandale resident, who ran 18:40.

The two mile run winners are a pair of former Nodaway Valley cross country standouts.  Alyse Herr of Fontanelle won the women’s division and Ethan Warrior captured the men’s title.

Jane Chaillie of Griswold earned the top spot in the women’s 2 mile walk.  Gary O’Daniels of Creston claimed the men’s walk title.

The event is hosted by the Adair County 4-H Youth Council.  The proceeds from the race suppot the Kelly Laughery Memorial 4-H Community Service Scholarship program.

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Trading Post

July 5th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: I-Pod Nano, 4 GB and is loaded with songs, movies, videos and games, which also can be deleted. It would be great as a beginner I-pod. Comes with a pink case. Very good condition. $70.00. Call 712-254-1231

JOHN HENRY QUERY, JR., 77, EARLING (7-7-2011)

Obituaries

July 5th, 2011 by Jim Field

John Henry Query, Jr., 77, of Earling died Friday, July 1st at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha.  Mass of Christian Burial for John Henry Query, Jr. will be held on Thursday, July 7th at 11:00 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7:00 pm at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling.

John Henry Query, Jr. is survived by:

Son:  Ken Query of Earling

Step-Daughter:  Holly Conley of Omaha

2 Grandchildren

Iowa casino rescue crew pulls man from Missouri

News

July 5th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A man who rode his bicycle into the Missouri River at South Sioux City, Neb., has been rescued from the fast-moving water. Sioux City television station KCAU reports that the man was riding his bicycle toward the river around 2:30 p.m. Monday on the Nebraska side of the river. Witnesses say he apparently lost control and fell into the river.

Security at the Argosy Casino on the Iowa side of the river launched a rescue boat and picked the man up in just minutes. The man was taken away in an ambulance, but he appeared to be in good condition.

Cass & Adair County Board of Sup.’s mtg preview

News

July 5th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Cass and Adair County Boards of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meetings Wednesday morning in Atlantic, and Greenfield, respectively.

In Atlantic, the Supervisors are schedule to hear at presentation at 9:30, from a representative with Group Benefit Limited, with regard to medical insurance.

And, in Greenfield, the Board will discuss and possibly act on proposed Vision rates for FY 2012, from Dr. Weiland (why’lund). They’re also scheduled to receive an update on the Adair County Public Safety Center, from John Hansen, with Midwest Construction Consultants. Hansen will discuss change orders and furniture bids.

Both meetings are set to begin at 9-a.m.

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July 2011 Birthdays

Birthday Club

July 5th, 2011 by Jim Field

July 1:

  • Michelle Kirchhoff of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Helen Roth of Atlantic
  • Darci Denney of Anita
  • Kellie Jimmerson of Atlantic
  • Eva Simpson of Atlantic

July 2:

  • Sheryl Chisholm of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Kay Harris-Wickman of Atlantic
  • Victoria Shriver of Atlantic

July 3:

  • Nancy Frederickson of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Maxine Schwartz of Atlantic
  • Ken Christianson of Wiota

July 4:

  • Valerie Jo Robertson of Audubon (Winner)
  • Brandy Fiebelkorn of Exira

July 5:

  • no birthdays

July 6:

  • Sara Schroder of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Dorothy Bouchard of Atlantic
  • Edele Leist of Atlantic
  • Heather & Jordan Sager
  • Phyllis Thompson of Atlantic

July 7:

  • Erin Kelly of Griswold (Winner)
  • Cheryl Christensen of Cumberland
  • Cheyanne Rasmussen of Massena

July 8:

  • Sean Marshall of Lewis (Winner)
  • Chelsea Petersen of Exira
  • Lynette Hansen of Atlantic

July 9:

  • no birthdays

July 10:

  • Jaque Linn of Wiota (Winner)
  • Roland Eskov of Elk Horn

July 11:

  • Linda Edelman of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Sam Miller of Atlantic
  • Kellie Jimerson of Atlantic
  • Lynn Andersen of Guthrie Center

July 12:

  • Don Pelzer of Marne (Winner)
  • Bryce Thompson of Exira
  • Leah Schmidt of Harlan
  • John Johonson of Atlantic

July 13:

  • Carol Seddon of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jackie Pelzer of Marne
  • Becky Juhler of Wiota
  • Katie Wright of Atlantic
  • Joni Peterson of Atlantic
  • David Christofferson

July 14:

  • Laeni Pelzer of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jolene Ketchum of Casey
  • Wendy Hansen of Bridgewater
  • J.B. Beymer of Atlantic
  • Rebecca Mortimer of Atlantic
  • Clarence Petri of Adair (104 years old)

July 15:

  • no birthdays

July 16:

  • Jayden Jensen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Connie Jessen of Exira
  • Lois Coomes of Atlantic
  • Wilbur Berger of Atlantic
  • Charlotte Garside of Massena

July 17:

  • John P. Walker of Brayton (Winner)
  • Tracey McCurdy of Cumberland

July 18:

  • Mary Ottmar of Atlantic (Winner)

July 19:

  • Cheryl Christensen of Cumberland (Winner)
  • Megan Williams of Atlantic

July 20:

  • Betsy Kitelinger of Exira (Winner)
  • Agnes Atwood of Exira
  • Dorothy Wolf of Exira
  • Dennis Witt of Atlantic
  • Sadie Carroll

July 21:

  • Connie Beymer of Atlantic (Winner)

July 22:

  • Patty Rogers of Wiota (Winner)
  • Judy Hill of Exira
  • Jennifer Johnson of Hamlin
  • Jeanette Nielsen of Exira

July 23:

  • Dorothy Carroll of Harlan (Winner)
  • John Stokes of Elk Horn
  • Cindy Davis
  • Steve Linn of Atlantic
  • Barbara Harris of Wiota
  • Scott Svoboda of Atlantic

July 24:

  • Mary Ann Jespersen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Preston White of Kimballton
  • Evelyn Knop of Atlantic
  • Ruth Barton of Exira

July 25:

  • Wanda Schwier of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Nancy Armstrong of Atlantic
  • Gabriele Jordahl of Atlantic
  • Jad Denney of Anita
  • Don Lebeck of Audubon

July 26th:

  • Connie Paulsen of Anita (Winner)
  • Larry Winans of Panama
  • Sarah Asberry of Exira
  • Harry Mensching of Atlantic

July 27th:

  • Ellen Hay of Exira (Winner)
  • Bruce Schmeling of Casey
  • Landon & Logan Miller of Atlantic
  • Janice Rasmussen of Atlantic

July 28th:

  • Richie Andersen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Linda Hansen of Elk Horn
  • Corey Jensen of Kimballton
  • Dorothy Lebeck of Audubon
  • Randy Steffen of Griswold
  • Carolyn Johnson of Atlantic
  • Fletcher Toft of Audubon

July 29th:

  • Kerrigan Larsen of Audubon (Winner)

July 30th:

  • Lynette Nicholson of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Dennis Schwab of Audubon
  • Dan Lauritsen of Hamlin
  • Roger Hanson of Wiota
  • Cliff Wright of Wiota
  • Jim Hensley of Massena

July 31st:

  • Palin Scybert of Harlan (Winner)
  • Guy Smith of Wiota
  • Sherri Sieck of Atlantic
  • Helen Blum

Atlantic CC to act on Schilberg Rec Trail construction/paving

News

July 5th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council is expected to act on passing a resolution approving the contract and bonds for the construction of a Portland Cement Concrete Trail circling Lake 1 in the Schildberg Recreation Area, Wednesday. City Administrator Doug Harris reports the Iowa DOT has accepted bids for the project, and determined that Howrey Construction of Rockwell City provided the lowest bid, amounting to $59,291.The bid was nearly 28-percent lower than the next lowest bidder.

The project will be funded through a State Transportation Enhancement Grant, that covers 80-percent of cost. If approved by the council, the remaining 20-percent local match will come from the city’s Local Option Sales Tax Progress Fund.

The City Council will also consider a request for direction from the Community Development Committee, with regard to the need to establish a Property Maintenance Ordinance. Doug Harris says the City is trying to curb the proliferation of dilapidated and dangerous structures, which have an adverse affect on surrounding property values.

Harris says the objective of such an ordinance, were it to be established, is to keep properties from deteriorating to the point where structures become dilapidated and dangerous, by requiring property owners to keep those structures in reasonably good repair. The CDC is not considering International or Uniform Property Codes, which would apply extensive building, plumbing and mechanical code requirements to existing structures. Harris says the Committee wants to look at a creating an ordinance which focuses only on preserving the outside envelope of buildings in good repair.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council Wednesday evening, will consider and act on a resolution amending a section of the City Administrator’s contract with the City, with regard to providing a monthly car allowance, instead of a city vehicle. Doug Harris says he rarely uses a vehicle the City provides, because it’s often times being used by the Police Department to conduct surveillance and other Police business. He says Police Chief Steve Green should be allowed to take the vehicle home at night, so he can respond to emergencies in that vehicle, instead of using his own car.

Harris says he’s been using his own vehicle for city business over the past 18-months, without compensation, and is requesting a separate line item in the FY 2012 budget to provide him with a $175 per month car allowance. The City’s Finance Committee is scheduled to review the proposal prior to making a recommendation to the Council during its meeting at 5:30-p.m., Wednesday.