(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by the Schmidt family on Thursday, October 7th, 2021. The Ambassadors joined Graydon and his parents in celebrating taking ownership of Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home.

Jon & Robin Schmidt owned and operated a funeral home in Centerville, Iowa from 1994-2016. Graydon planned to join his family in the funeral home industry and attended mortuary school and soon after graduation he took a position at a funeral home in Ames. Through this position, Graydon was able to gain experience in both funeral services and cemetery work. It was through mutual connections in the industry that he met Kathie Hockenberry, and Graydon joined Kathie with the plan to take over the business when the time came. Fast-forward to September 2021, Graydon and his father, Jon, took ownership and so became Schmidt Family Funeral Home.

In the last three years, Graydon has had the opportunity to serve at many of the churches, which has allowed him to meet the officiants and clergy members. Graydon is very thankful for the warm welcome he has received from the community. He looks forward to teaching his father Jon about the great community he now calls home.

Schmidt Family Funeral Home has three locations located in Atlantic, Anita, and Adair. The Schmidt Family takes great pride in providing personal service that is as unique as the person lost, and treat each loved one entrusted to their care, with the utmost respect, gentleness, and devoted professionalism.

Schmidt Family Funeral Home’s Atlantic location is located at 1804 East 7th Street. For more information contact 712-243-4111 or visit their website https://www.schmidtfamilyfh.com/

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Republican Party has raised funds for the Atlantic Police Reserves, as part of the political organization’s “Fund the Police” efforts. A check for $1,500 was presented Monday at the American Legion Memorial Building (the Armory). Atlantic Police Lt. Devin Hogue says the proceeds came from a raffle held by the Cass County Republicans.

He said the funds will be used for the Drone Program, which benefits the Police Department, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, and Atlantic Fire Department.

Lt. Hogue said the Drone has been deployed many times, already on different call outs, and calls for service.

From left to right: Cass County Supervisor Steve Green; Atlantic Police Chief Dave Erickson; Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren; Cass County EMA Director Mike Kennon & Cass County Republicans Treasurer Cathy Zimmerman.

Hogue says they just purchased drone, which can be used to fly inside a home if needed. It will be used in tighter spaces than the larger drone is used, such as during a shots-fired incident in August at a local motel.

Hogue says while the drones are available locally, to the Police, Sheriff’s and Fire Departments, that doesn’t mean it won’t be shared elsewhere in the County when needed.

Lt. Hogue expressed his appreciation for the funds they received, Monday.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Just after 6-a.m. today (Friday), Atlantic Fire was dispatched to the Walnut Hill Terrace Apartments at 1304 E. 10th Street, for a report of smoke in the 2nd floor and hallway. Upon further investigation, it was discovered an oven had been left on in an apartment. The was no fire. All other responding personnel were told to disregard responding to the scene. No injuries were reported.