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LINDA HERMAN, 82, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life 4/27/24)

Obituaries

April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

LINDA HERMAN, 82, of Atlantic, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life Memorial service for LINDA HERMAN will be held at Noon on Saturday April 27th, at the GracePoint Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

The service will be recorded and available on the funeral home website by end of day Monday.

Visitation with family present will be at Roland Funeral Service from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26th, 2024.

Immediately following the service, the family welcomes you to join them for lunch in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation to the Cass County Genealogical Society.

LINDA HERMAN is survived by:

Her daughter – Mary (Clark) Johnson, of Griswold.

Her son – Gary (Jodi) Vargas, of Tyler, Texas

2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Fatal off-road motorcycle accident Saturday evening in Polk County

News

April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

A juvenile died and another was injured, as the result of an off-road motorcycle accident Saturday evening, in rural Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a call just before 6:30 p.m. reporting the accident near Northeast 118th Avenue west of the South Skunk River.

Authorities say two juveniles were riding off-road motorcycles when the accident happened. When emergency responders got there, they said they found a juvenile male with critical injuries. “Emergency personnel who arrived on the scene immediately began life-saving treatment but were unsuccessful and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene,” according to a news release.

Authorities have not yet named the person who died.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, April 22, 2024

Weather

April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly sunny & windy. High near 74.**Wind Advisory from 11-a.m. until 5-p.m.** S/SW winds @ 10-20 mph increasing to near 40 mph this afternoon.
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low around 47.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 67. SW @ 10-30 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday: Mostly sunny & windy w/a 40% chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 72.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 62. The Low was 26. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 43, and the Low was 24. The All-Time Record High on April 22nd in Atlantic, was 90, in 1980. The Record Low was 20, in 1936. Sunrise: 6:30. Sunset: 8:08.

Wind Advisory in effect today (4/22) for much of Iowa, from 11-a.m. until 5-p.m.

Weather

April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Iowa.

* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

2024 Iowa legislative session is history

News

April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Lawmakers sent the governor a bill to cut Iowans’ income taxes by a BILLION dollars next year, they set up the framework for a nearly nine BILLION dollar state budget and then concluded the 2024 legislative session this weekend.

The session officially ended at 4:23 a.m. Saturday. A bill to establish a single income tax rate of three-point-eight percent next year was approved during that final, 20-hour-long day. Governor Kim Reynolds suggested something similar, but slightly lower in January. This weekend Reynolds said she was proud tax cuts are being reduced and accelerated beyond the plan passed in 2022. Lawmakers this year approved another Reynolds priority — mandating that the salary for first year teachers be at least 50-thousand dollars.

Senate President Amy Sinclair of Allerton says those are standout accomplishments of the 2024 legislative session. “We passed bills this year that will put Iowa’s income tax rate at the sixth lowest in the nation and Iowa’s starting teacher pay at the fifth highest, not even accounting for cost of living,” Sinclair said. “And we all know that Iowa is a very cost effective place to live.”

In January, Governor Kim Reynolds also asked legislators to overhaul the state’s nine Area Education Agencies and she signed a reorganization plan last month. Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum of Dubuque says the changes centralize power in Des Moines. “Iowans will remember how Republicans chose to serve their governor rather than their constituents,” Jochum said. “They slashed our Area Education Agencies and put special interests over Iowa’s children.” House Democratic

Leader Jennifer Konfrst of Windsor Heights says kids with special needs are going to suffer.”I want to talk about moms who are trying to figure out how they’re going to get the occupational or mental health therapy they need,” Konfrst said, “and we’re just getting started. Imagine what will happen next year.” House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans put a lot of work in to make changes in the governor’s original plan to protect the A-E-A’s special education services, while letting schools choose how to use the rest of the money that had been going directly to the A-E-As for other services.

“Schools are excited to have some opportunities to have some flexibility with some of those funds,” Grassley said. “…The bill we were able to put together I think will continue to deliver on those special ed services.” In the closing moments of the 2024 legislative session, Republicans voted to reassign Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation agents to work on cases related to the law Governor Reynolds signed to have Iowa’s legal system arrest and deport immigrants who are in Iowa illegally. Republican Representative Taylor Collins of Mediapolis says two million dollars is in the budget for up to a dozen Division of Criminal Investigation agents to support the effort.

“To address the rise in illegal immigration and related criminal conduct or as assigned by the commission of the Department of Public Safety,” Collins said.

Early Saturday, the House voted to prohibit state regulators from granting new casino licenses until 2029, but the Senate adjourned without taking up the measure. It means Cedar Rapids is likely to seek a casino license when the current moratorium expires July 1st.

FTC chair in Iowa to hear concerns about sale of SE Iowa fertilizer plant

Ag/Outdoor, News

April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The chair of the Federal Trade Commission was in Iowa this weekend to hear concerns about consolidation in the fertilizer industry with the sale of a fertilizer plant in southeast Iowa. A Koch Industries subsidiary is buying the plant, but the sale is being reviewed by the F-T-C — and the agency could try to block the acquisition over competitiveness issues. During an Iowa Farmers Union forum, Ankeny farmer LaVon Griffieon said it’s harder for farmers to make money and stay in business when a handful of companies control equipment, seeds and supplies like fertilizer.

“This just keeps happening and happening in every aspect and so we really need to pay attention to what we’re doing to the heartland.” After the forum, F-T-C chair Lina Khan said she understands the concerns given that the state invested millions in incentives to get the plant up and running as a competitor to Koch.

“The goal being to have another company in the market to have some competition. The idea that now within a few years that competition that everybody invested in might go away seems troubling to a lot of people and I can understand that.” Khan says if the F-T-C decides to intervene it will file a lawsuit to stop the purchase from being finalized. A judge would make the final decision.

In a statement, a Koch Fertilizer spokesperson said the company is confident the deal will go through after the F-T-C hears from more customers and completes its analysis.

Iowa’s congressional delegation backs aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

News

April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U-S House have voted to send 95 BILLION dollars of emergency assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. In written statements, Congressman Randy Feensta said while some want us to turn our backs on an ally like Israel, he will not and Congressman Zach Nunn said America must be unwavering in its support of Israel.

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion said in her written statement that President Biden’s foreign policy has shown weakness to our adversaries and the package would keep America out of conflict.

In a video statement after Saturday’s votes, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks said supporting our allies against dictators and communist governments is completely necessary.

UPDATED: Bid to extend casino moratorium fails in legislature’s final hours

News

April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Early Saturday morning, the Iowa House overwhelmingly voted to extend a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa until 2029, but the Iowa Senate adjourned for the year without voting on the measure. The current moratorium will expire July 1st. Representative Sami Scheetz, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids, says the proposed rules would have effectively blocked Cedar Rapids from getting a casino license.

“It’s not the right or the prerogative of the legislature to deny the second largest city in our state and its voters, citizens the right to have a casino operation,” Scheetz said. Representative Bobby Kaufmann, a Republican from Wilton, says lawmakers, not state gambling regulators, should set the policy. “I think it fits in perfectly with our role,” Kaufmann says. “I think this fits in perfectly with making sure the Racing and Gaming Commission can do their job.”

Kaufmann says the commission has vague rules for considering casino license applications.

WEEK OF APRIL 22, 2024

Trading Post

April 22nd, 2024 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  2021 Coleman UT400 side by side.  Road legal turn signal, brake light, electric winch, 180 miles.  Like new condition.  $5,500 OBO cash only.  Call 712-520-0687.

FREE: 3 kittens. Call 712-314-8866.

GIVEAWAY:  2 big boxes and 4 little boxes of Western books. Call 712-789-0265. GONE!
STAMP COLLECTORS…20-40 year old stamps for sale. Call for more information 712-249-5391. Leave a message if no answer.

WANTED: Looking for a jeep with square headlights. Looking for someone interested in helping put aa Transmission in my 4-drive Nissan pickup. FOR SALE: H-International tractor with a wide front end. Asking $1600. Call 712-355-1566. In Council Bluffs.

WANTED:  parts for John Deere LX 186 mower other LX models will work also.  Phone 712-268-2836.

FOR SALE: 2018 Polaris  General UTV. Full Cab. Heat & stereo. Comes with extra parts. Make an offer. Call 712-249-5730

FREE:  Needs a good home: 2 year old striped kitty (Lucky) and a sandy colored 3 year old (Dillan).  Both neutered males.  Also, 2 females spayed …Sophie and Chloe.  531-530-9492.

FOR SALE: Ibanez Gio electric guitar w/case, like new.$150.  Also, 2 brand new Stage Right 611800, 10″ guitar amps, $75 each.  Call 712-250-1005.

FREE: Full size and queen size box springs and mattress. Call 712-249-3282

FOR SALE: Black swivel office chair for $5. Also a pair of brand new size 12D HH brand cowboy boots for $20.  A 27′ girls mountain bike for $25SOLD! 2 black wooden chairs with grey cushions…$5 each.  SOLD! 712-304-4550

FOR SALE:  Black hanging shelf. 33”W,19”H, 5”D.  Asking $25.  Gray shelf. 17”W, 22”H, 3 1/2”D. Asking $7.  Call 712-249-2823.

FOR SALE: Double-Well Stainless-steel kitchen sink with a faucet. Good condition. Asking $25. Call 712-304-4998. Located in Hamlin.

FOR SALE: New Holland Skid Loader. Super boom. Diesel. Turbo. Serviced and ready to go. Asking 16,000 or make an offer. 2 Tandem Disc. Allis Chalmer Tractors & H-International tractor. Call for details. Call 712-355-1566. In Council Buffs

GARAGE SALE:  Saturday, April 27 ALL DAY until last items are gone at 1307 Locust St. in Atlantic.  Lots of kitchen items, including utensils, pots & pans, crock pot, some items still in the box.  Also, curtains with rod and other household items, including a chest type deep freeze and washing machine.  Everything must go.

FOR SALE: 2006 black Honda Shadow Spirit. Has a windshield and new tires. 8569 miles in excellent condition. Located in Atlantic. Asking $3500 OBO. Call 712-249-0312

FOR SALE: 4 Metal filing cabinets with locks make an offer. Also FREE: Wall cabinet. Needs a little work.  Call 712-243-4308.

WANTED: A small pickup to buy or trade for a 2002 Ford Explorer. Also looking for a driver side seat for 2002 Ford Explorer. Looking for a owner’s manual/fix it book for a Deluxe scooter. Also looking for a cheap riding lawn mower. Call Fred at 712-243-4016

FOR SALE: 4H quality rabbits and poultry. Call for information and to see. 712-254-2500

FOR SALE:  a 7-drawer re-finished walnut dresser for $10. SOLD!  Walnut rocking chair with brown leather cushion for $5.  SOLD! Call 712-304-4550.

FOUND:  A young black male dog was found on the 400 block of First Avenue in Audubon, Iowa on Saturday afternoon (04/20/24).  He is only about 12” – 15” tall.  There is a thin white stripe on his chest.  He is very energetic, playful, and gets along with other dogs.  If you know who he belongs to, please call 712-304-0850.  To see flyer, click …LostDog.

FOR SALE:  A set of silverware. Good for camping. There are 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 8 knives, 7 tablespoons, and 16 teaspoons all in good condition.  $15.00 OBO (Cash only).  Could deliver to Atlantic if needed.  Call 417-876-7108 (Kimballton Area).

Iowa State’s Matt Campbell talks spring drills

Sports

April 21st, 2024 by admin

Iowa State closed out spring drills with most of the regulars sitting out the scrimmage. ISU has high hopes after finishing 7-6 last season.

That’s ISU coach Matt Campbell who says spring was another step toward building to next season.

Campbell says there is a ways to go for this team to reach its potential.

The offense is experienced and Campbell feels the Cyclones are getting better at the line of scrimmage.

The Cyclones open next season at home against North Dakota on August 31st.