United Group Insurance

Donations being accepted for Guthrie Center fire victims

News

June 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Donations of household items or clothing are still being accepted for a rural Guthrie Center family who lost their home and a family pet to a fire, earlier this month. The fire destroyed the Ron and Lisa Benedict residence located about 11-miles west of Guthrie Center. The blaze began sometime between 7 and 8:45-p.m. June 10th, when a bolt of lightening entered the home through wiring, while the family was shopping in Atlantic.

Lisa Benedict told the Guthrie Center Times they received a text message from a friend at about 8:45-p.m., saying their house was on fire. Guthrie Center Fire Chief Doug Kent told the paper when the family arrived home, “Literally all they had left was their vehicle and the groceries they had just bought.” Lisa Benedict said the lightning blew up the electrical box and shattered the concrete next to it.

The family’s dog “Shooter,” a Boston terrier/beagle mix died in the ensuing blaze. Also damaged were three pickups parked close to the house. The family was reportedly living on their property in a camper following the fire.
Persons wishing to donate household items or clothing are asked to contact Estel and Marva Lee Sharon at 641-332-2777.

2011 Air Race Classic

News

June 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The 35th Annual Women’s Air Race Classic has been scheduled for takeoff in Alliance, NE. Gaylene Jensen, of Heartland Aviation in Alliance said weather and other issues forced the race to start in Alliance instead of Iowa City, Iowa.

Jensen says stops in Brookings and Spearfish, S.D.; Jamestown, N.D.; and Rawlins, Wyo., have been eliminated as well. She says more than 100 women operating 50 aircraft will be taking off from the Alliance Airport starting at noon MDT, today (Wednesday).

The race stops include Great Bend, Kan.; Borger, Texas; Norman, Okla.; and El Dorado, Ark. The race ends in Mobile, Alabama.

You may recall, in 2009, Atlantic served as the terminus, or, end point of the race that began that year in Denver, CO. The Race was won by pilots Kelly Burris of Ann Arbor, MI and Erin Recke of Seattle, WA in a Beechcraft Debonair.

More information is available at www.airraceclassic.org

Atlantic CDC to meet this afternoon

News

June 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Community Development Committee is slated to meet this afternoon, in the Council’s chambers at City Hall. The committee will discuss a nuisance abatement program, and their goals for Fiscal Year 2012. The meeting begins at 12:30-p.m.

The Atlantic CDC will also discuss matters pertaining to the S.F. Martin House. Martin House owner Roger Steffens appeared before the City Council last week to inquire about the possibility of receiving financial assistance from the City to complete exterior renovations on his property. His request followed the Council’s approval of a tax rebate and financial assistance package for the Boulders Inn and Suites project, which was negotiated in May 2010, and renegotiated this Spring, after Boulders developers failed to sign the original agreement in a timely manner.

The exterior of the historic property has become an eyesore in the downtown area, as it has been left unfinished for many years. Mayor Dave Jones last week urged Steffens to seek other sources of assistance, such as grants or loans from SWIPCO and/or CADCO.

Jones said Steffens could also submit a request for proposal (RFP) to the Community Development Committee for their review, but he also said the Council was unlikely to approve any funding at this time. Jones also announced he was accepting names of persons interested in serving as advisors to the CDC on who would be eligible to receive TIF incentives and/or tax rebates for new businesses in the community.

7AM Newscast 06-22-2011

News, Podcasts

June 22nd, 2011 by admin

w/ News Director Ric Hanson

Play

Tuesday Baseball/Softball Re-Schedules, Results

Sports

June 22nd, 2011 by Jim Field

Atlantic vs. St Albert baseball game that was postponed on Tuesday, 6/21/11, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 6/22/11. JV will play at 5:30, Varsity to follow.

Audubon vs Missouri Valley WIC Conference baseball game postponed Tuesday night will be held on Wed. June 22nd at 7:00 pm.

Walnut  SB/BB at CAM Tuesday night is postponed to Fri. July 1st . V BB at 3, V SB at 3.

Walnut JV/VSoftball at Essex on Sat. June 25th with JV at 5:00 pm – make up game.

Walnut JV/V Softball at East Greene on Fri. June 24th with Varsity at 5:30 pm – make up game.

Walnut JV/V Baseball at East Greene at 5:30 pm on Wed. June 22nd – make up game.

TUESDAY BASEBALL

  • EHK-Exira 14, Orient-Macksburg 2
  • Shenandoah 8, Creston 2
  • Glenwood 18, Red Oak 1 (5 inn)
  • East Mills 10, Stanton 9
  • Essex-South Page 16, Clarinda Academy 10

TUESDAY SOFTBALL

  • Creston 12, Shenandoah 0
  • Glenwood 8, Red Oak 1
  • Stanton 10, East Mills 0 (5 inn)
  • Mount Ayr 4, Corning 3 (8 inn)

Shooting in C. Bluffs this morning (updated 11:05-a.m.)

News

June 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

(updates w/victim’s name)

Authorities in Council Bluffs are investigating a shooting incident which took place early this (Wednesday) morning, on the city’s west side. Council Bluffs Police officials say officers were called to 2317 3rd Avenue at around 12:40-a.m., after receiving word a man had been shot.

Officers and rescue crews found the home’s occupant, 41-year old James Andrews outside, near the rear of the residence. He was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, for treatment of what were described as non-life threatening injuries. Officials say he suffered a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Council Bluffs Police detectives have interviewed a person present during the shooting, but no arrests have been made at this time, and the incident remains under investigation.

L-E-C/Jail project groundbreaking set for Thursday in Montgomery Co.

News

June 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Construction is slated to officially begin Thursday morning in Red Oak, for the new Jail/Law Enforcement Center (LEC). The project received a “green light” in Montgomery County last August, when more than 72-percent of registered voters in the County approved a 5.675-million dollar bond issue, designed to replace the current jail, which is more than 100-years old. The new jail will be located in a vacant lot adjacent to the current facility.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new jail and LEC begins at 11-a.m., Thursday, with several local dignitaries on-hand, along with the project‘s architects, and general contractors. The project is expected to be finished in a little over a year.

The completed facility will offer a space for female prisoners, who are currently transported to the jail in Adams County for holding, because the Montgomery County Jail lacks the necessary space to separate female-and male inmates. The county’s 9-1-1 dispatch center will also be housed in the new jail/LEC.

Groundbreaking for the new Montgomery County jail takes place a little more than six-months after a similar event occurred in Greenfield, for a new Adair County Public Safety Center/Jail. A 2.8-million dollar bond referendum was approved by voters in Adair County in May 2010. The facility is in a lot adjacent to the current, nearly 110-year old jail. The new facility in Greenfield, will serve as the jail, as well as home for the Greenfield Police Department, and administrative offices.

Iowa warns drivers to stay away from closed roads

News

June 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa is warning drivers to stay away from roads, bridges and ramps that are closed by flooding along the Missouri River because it’s against the law and dangerous. The Department of Transportation on Tuesday reminded  motorists that signs, barricades, fencing and other devices where roads have been closed are there for a reason – to protect the public.

Officials say even if water is not currently flowing over a highway, the road could be damaged or there could be other risks ahead making it unsafe for travel. According to the department, a little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet, while 2 feet of floodwater can float a car.

Homecoming ceremony for IA-NG/IA-AG Unit

News

June 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

734th Agribusiness Development Team insignia

A community homecoming ceremony for the 734th Agribusiness Development Team (“ADT”), Iowa National Guard will be held Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. in the Johnston High School large gym, 6501 NW 62nd Ave., Johnston. Local officials and Iowa National Guard leadership will participate, and the public is

welcome and encouraged  to attend the homecoming ceremony. Serving in Afghanistan, the 734th ADT was the first-ever Joint Iowa Army and Air National Guard unit to be deployed overseas. The ADT is comprised of approximately 60 Iowa Army and Air National Guard members from around the state of Iowa with backgrounds and expertise in various sectors of the agribusiness industry.

Their mission was to provide training and advice to Afghan universities, provincial ministries, and local farmers with the goal of increasing stability and improving opportunities for Afghanistan’s re-emerging agribusiness sector.

 
Following their July 2010 sendoff ceremony at Camp Dodge, the Soldiers and Airmen reported to their mobilization station at Camp Atterbury, Ind., for additional training and preparation before departing for overseas operations in Afghanistan. They served in Kunar Province, Afghanistan for the duration of their deployment. The unit is currently outprocessing at Ft. McCoy, Wis.

 

Tuesday, June 21st

Trading Post

June 21st, 2011 by admin

FOR SALE: FRESH TURNIPS, FOR LARGER TURNIPS 25 CENTS. 243-4334

FOR SALE: 10″ 2 CRAFT TABLE SAW. $50. 712-789-1089

FOR SALE: CANNING JARS BALL & KERR, CLEAN AND CHECKED FOR SCRATCHES, $2 FOR A DOZEN. 712-254-0181

FOR SALE: 2 SONY SURROUND SOUND SYSTEMS – 1 HAS NEVER BEEN USED AND THE OTHER HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY USED $175 EACH OR $300 BOTH OBO; SILVER TEA SERVICE $200 OBO; CHINA SET WITHOUT CUPS $75 OBO.  712-762-3400

FOR SALE: KING SIZE OAK BOOKCASE WATERBED WITH RAILS/HEATER WITH PEDESTAL DRAWER (4). TANGO 1 MATTRESS INCLUDED, EXCELLENT CONDITION $50. 712-563-2030

FOR SALE: 2008 STAR WARS MILLENNIUM FALCON, IN BOX, NEVER BEEN OPENED, COMES WITH BOOK $200. 712-243-4131