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Atlantic School Board Annual/Regular meetings to be held, Wednesday – Nov. 9, 2022

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Members of the Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold their Annual and Regular Meetings, Wednesday evening, both take place in the High School Media Center*. At 5:30, the Board will hold their Annual Meeting, featuring the 2021-22 Annual Report, and 2021-22 Depository Statement. Following action on those two items, the meeting will adjourn, and the Board’s Regular Meeting will convene.

During the Regular session, the Board will receive a Special Presentation with regard to the 3-year Old Preschool Program, along with regular reports from the District’s Principal’s, and Superintendent Steve Barber. Action items on their Consent Agenda include the resignations of: Lisa Andersen, Food Service; and Stacy Van Aernam, CCEOC Para-Educator. The Board will consider and act on Superintendent Barber’s contract recommendations for the following:

  • Jacey Hoegh & Zach Christensen – Volunteer Boys Basketball Coaches.
  • Mike Greving, Caleb Smith, Adam Smith and Dillon Cox – Vol. Wrestling Coaches.
  • Todd Killion – MS Wrestling Coach.
  • Kayla Mendenhall – Vol. Cheer Coach.
  • Gary Miller – School Bus Driver.
  • Donald Prall & Abby Lauritzen-Olson: Substitute car/suburban Drivers.
  • Lizzie Walker – Early Learning Center Para.

Discussion is expected to take place, with regard to the Instructional Support Levy (ISL) Renewal Timeline. The schedule includes action on: Jan. 11, 2023 on approving a Resolution to Consider Participation & Set [the] Public Hearing; and on having Feb. 8, 2023 as the date for the Public Hearing, along with possible action on the Resolution. (The Board has 30 days from the date of the hearing to act on the matter) The maximum portion of the ISL cannot exceed 10% of regular program district cost. A portion of the amount is state aid, but the district has not received that portion for the past several years, according to Mr. Barber.

In other business, the Board will act on approving: SBRC Modified Allowable Growth (2021-22) LEP Allowable Costs, in the amount of $65,761.19; SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Increased Enrollment ($192,960.90) (for spending authority); and SBRC Modified Allowable Growth – for LEP Instruction Beyond 5-years ($3,396.69).

*The meeting is viewable on You Tube through a link found HERE.

It’s Election Day!

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – This is Election Day. It is a General Election, where the candidates are those for County, State and Federal government positions. Some seats are for non-partisan positions, such as Ag Extension Council, Soil and Water Conservation, and Hospital Trustee. There is also a simple “yes” or “no” question in Iowa, about a Constitutional Amendment with regard to the “”Right to Keep and Bear Arms.” The Polls are open from 7:00-a.m. until 8-p.m.

Pre-registered voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling place before receiving and casting a regular ballot. Voters who are not pre-registered – such as voters registering to vote on Election Day – and voters changing precincts must also provide proof of residence. A voter who is unable to provide an approved form of identification (or prove residence if required, may: (1) may have the voter’s identity/residence attested to by another registered voter in the precinct, 2) prove identity and residence using Election Day Registration documents. Election Day Registrant attesters however, must provide an approved form of identification. 

CASS COUNTY POLLING PLACES
Precinct/Polling Location

  • Atlantic Ward 1: Zion Lutheran Church, 811 Oak St, Atlantic
  • Atlantic Ward 2: Atlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar St, Atlantic
  • Atlantic Ward 3: Cass County Community Center, 805 W 10th St, Atlantic
  • Atlantic Ward 4: United Church of Christ, 1607 Hazel St, Atlantic
  • Atlantic Ward 5: Heritage House, 1200 Brookridge Circle, Atlantic
  • Bear Grove Twp/Cass Twp/ City of Lewis*: Lewis Community Center 400 W Main St, Lewis
  • Benton Twp/Franklin Twp/Grant Twp/ Lincoln Twp/City of Anita/City of Wiota*: Anita Community Center 805 Main St, Anita
  • Brighton Twp/Grove Twp/Pymosa Twp/Washington Twp/City of Marne: Cass County Community Center 805 W 10th St, Atlantic
  • Noble Twp/Pleasant Twp/City of Griswold: Griswold Community Building 601 2nd St, Griswold
  • Union Twp/City of Cumberland: Cumberland Community Building 200 W 2nd St, Cumberland
  • Edna Twp/Victoria Twp/ Easterly Portion of Massena Twp: Massena Public Library 122 Main St, Massena
  • Westerly Portion of Massena Twp/City of Massena*: CAM Middle School 207 E 6th St, Massena
    *Notice of polling location change: the precincts noted are listed with their new permanent polling location, voters in those precincts will vote at the listed polling location.

For further information, please contact the Cass County Auditor’s Office at 712-243-4570. Or, outside of Cass County, contact your respective County Auditor if you are unsure of where you may cast your ballot.

Page County Sheriff’s report: 2 accidents on Oct. 29th

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports there were two separate accidents that took place on Oct. 29th:

  • At approximately 3:44 PM the Page County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on A Avenue north of Shenandoah. A 16 year old male was the driver of the vehicle and only occupant of a 2009 Pontiac G6 owned by Stephanie Petersen of Shenandoah. The vehicle lost control on the gravel, entered the east ditch, flipped end over end, and reversed ends, prior to coming to rest. The male juvenile was transported to the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital by Shenandoah EMS service. He was issued a citation for Failure to maintain control of vehicle.
  • And, a little after 12-p.m. on Oct. 29th, the Page County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries in Coin. The investigation showed that 82-year-old Alice Faye Annan of Coin, was the operator and only occupant of a 2005 Ford F150 pickup. Annan was backing out of her driveway in Coin. Annan backed across first street, through a small retaining wall, across Broadway Street and then into a yard where it came to a stop on some rocks. Annan was transported to Shenandoah Medical Center by Shenandoah EMS with unknown injuries. Annan was issued a citation to for Failure to maintain control of a vehicle.

Page County Sheriff’s report: arrests 10-29 through 11-4-22

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests took place over the past couple of weeks:

  • 10-29-2022 Darryn Dugan (53) of Nodaway, IA arrested for Possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense and Operating a motor vehicle under the influence 1st Offense. Arrest stems from a traffic stop. Dugan was transported to the Page County Jail on $5000.00 bond.
  • 10-29-2022 Stephen Isaiah Hall (18) of Villisca, IA was arrested for Driving while license suspended, denied, or revoked and Possession of a controlled substance. Hall was transported to the Page County Jail on $1000.00 bond.
  • 10-30-2022 Bob Palmer Jr. (39) of Omaha, NE arrested for Operating a motor vehicle under the influence 2nd Offense. Palmer was transported to the Page County Jail where he was held on $2000.00 bond.
  • 11-05-2022 Jeffery John Ross Duncan (26) of Council Bluffs, IA was arrested for Driving under suspension. The arrest stems from a traffic stop near the intersection of Hackberry Avenue and HWY2. Bond on the charge is $491.25.
  • 11-04-2022 Jerry Dewayne Easley (51) of Braddyville, IA was arrested for Operation a motor vehicle under the influence 1st Offense. Bond $1000.00.

And, five people were cited for violating the Page County Burn Ban, from Oct. 27 thru Nov. 4.

Iowa beats Bethune-Cookman 89-58

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Tony Perkins scored 16 points and Iowa opened the second half with an 11-0 run and raced away to an 89-58 win over Bethune-Cookman in their season opener. Perkins made seven of nine shots and also dished out five assists and was one of five Hawkeyes in double figures.

Perkins says depth is a strength for the Hawkeyes as well as versatility.

Perkins says he tried to set the tone with defense.

No. 4 Iowa women beat Southern 87-34

Sports

November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Caitlin Clark had 20 points and nine rebounds as the fourth ranked Iowa women beat Southern 87-34. Iowa coach Lisa Bluder.

Iowa had a scare in the opening quarter when Clark went to the lockroom with what appeared to be a lower leg injury. She returned at the start of the second quarter.

Iowa State beats IUPUI 88-39

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State blew the game open with a 21-3 run late in the opening half and beat IUPUI 88-39. St. Bonaventure transfer Jaran Holmes led the Cyclones with 23 points.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones outscored IUPUI 31-10 in points off turnovers.

Freshman Tamin (tay-min) Lipsey started at point guard and Otzelberger was impressed with his performance.

No. 8 Iowa State women beat Cleveland State in Monday matinee

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The 8th ranked Iowa State women outscored Cleveland State 22-2 to close the opening half in a 87-54 victory in Ames.

That’s ISU coach Bill Fennelly. Ashley Joens had 28 points and 11 rebounds. Fennelly likes his seven player rotation but says they need more depth.

Traffic stop in Red Oak results in 2 arrests on drug charges

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A traffic stop in Red Oak a little after 2-a.m. today (Tuesday), resulted in the arrest of two men on drug charges. Officers conducted the traffic stop in the 100 block of W. Hammond Street and at around 2:30-p.m. arrested 47-year-old Markus Eugene Johnson, of Red Oak, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense – Methamphetamine. His bond was set at $2,000.

Chad Michael Hill was arrested 20 minutes earlier at the scene of the incident. He was taken into custody for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and on two warrants:

1) A Montgomery County warrant for Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree – A Class D Felony.

2) An Adams County warrant for Contempt of Court/Failure to Appear.

Bond for Hill was set at $5,000. Red Oak Police were assisted at the scene by the Montgomery County K9 Unit and K9 “Bane,” and Montgomery County 911.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Tue., Nov. 8, 2022

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November 8th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 9am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 70. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 52. The Low was 32. Last year on this date, the High was 63 and the Low was 33. The Record High on Nov. 8th in Atlantic was 80, in 1999 & 2006. The Record Low was -12, in 1991.