(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Rotary Club will host their 41st annual auction on November 23rd, 2024, at the Cass County Community Center. The event begins at 5:30-p.m. with a social hour, followed by dinner at 6:15-p.m. and the Auction getting underway at 7:15-p.m. Dinner Tickets are available for $40 each.

Crowd in attendance at a recent, previous Rotary Auction

Rotarian Dolly Bergmann says “We want to remind people the dinner and auction is open to the public, everyone is welcome to attend. We would like tickets purchased in advance to insure seating and food is available. To purchase dinner tickets or a table, contact Ted Robinson at ted@firstwhitneybank.com, or stop in at First Whitney Bank. You can also purchase tickets online. Go to Facebook at Atlantic Rotary Club and follow the link there.”

(Photo’s shown are examples of past items for sale. Please check out the 32auction site to see what is available this year; Courtesy Dolly Bergmann)

A new addition to the Auction this year, will be background music and periods of fun trivia during the evening. Another change is the opportunity to purchase items online before the auction, for that person that just can’t get to the auction or just likes to be the first one to purchase something. (See below for your instructions for online bidding)

The Atlantic Rotary Club will hold a raffle along with the auction. This year’s raffle proceeds will be directed to the Atlantic Police Department as they raise funds for adding a School Resource Officer (SRO) to the Atlantic Community School system. The funds will be used to help buy the officer a vehicle, radios, uniforms and protective equipment. The drawing will be at the conclusion of the auction on November 23rd. You do not need to be present to win.

Tickets are one for $20 or six for $100. Each ticket enters the purchaser into a drawing for three cash prizes: $1,500, $1,000 and $500. Tickets can be purchase from any Atlantic Rotarian or online at www.atlanticiowa.com. If you are unable to remember who might be a Rotarian feel free to contact Rotarian, Dolly Bergmann, 712-249-9275. She would be happy to assist you in getting raffle tickets.

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This year’s auction introduces an online bidding option for silent auction items, making participation easier than ever.  As well as the ability to bid in-person on select silent auction items.  Silent auction items will be available for online bidding at 32Auctions.com/AtlanticRotary, with bidding starting Monday, November 18, at 10 a.m. This format allows both attendees and those who cannot attend the in-person event to participate fully.

Here’s how the silent auction will work:

– Online Bidding: Bidders can place bids on silent auction items starting on November 18.

– Transition to In-Person Bidding: At 2 p.m. on Saturday, a portion of silent auction items will shift from online bidding to in-person bidding during the live event. The highest online bid will serve as the starting point for in-person bidding, giving the last online bidder a chance to hold their bid.

– “Proxy Bid” Option: For added convenience, online-only bidders can use the “Proxy Bid” feature. Enter your maximum bid amount for an item, and the system will place minimum incremental bids on your behalf up to your set maximum. If in-person bidding begins on item, your proxy bid remains valid. At the end of in-person bidding, the auction clerk will enter the highest in-person bid into the website to determine the final winner.

– “Buy Now” Option: All silent auction items will feature a “Buy Now” price. If a bidder selects this option, the item will not transition to in-person bidding, securing it for the online buyer.

Live Auction Preview

The live auction promises exclusive items, with listings available for viewing online. However, these items are only available for in-person bidding at the event.

Winning and Pick-Up Information

– In-Person Winners: Winning bidders at the event will be able to take their items home after checking out.

– Online Winners Not Attending: Those who place a winning bid online but do not attend can pick up their items the following week by scheduling a time.  Details on scheduling your pickup will be emailed to winning bidders. Payment can be made online or in person upon pick-up.

How to Register and Participate Online

Visit 32Auctions.com/AtlanticRotary today to register, receive notifications, and stay updated as new items are posted.

-Bid early and bid often every bid makes a difference! –

The Atlantic Rotary Club looks forward to their community affirming event that not only provides valuable quality time with friends but also supports important local initiatives. For questions or further details, follow them on Facebook at “Atlantic Iowa Rotary” or contact ATLRotaryClub@gmail.com.

CHEROKEE, IA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Friday, said the DNR has approved the City of Cherokee’s request to temporarily discharge partially treated wastewater into the Little Sioux River due to safety concerns at the city’s wastewater treatment facility.

In late June 2024, the wastewater treatment plant sustained significant damage as a result of floodwaters. While efforts were made to continue treatment operations, the facility is currently unable to process wastewater due to safety and reliability concerns. The city has been storing wastewater in equalization lagoons, which are now full and at risk of overflowing, which could impact their structural integrity.

On November 15th, the City of Cherokee began to discharge up to 2 million gallons of wastewater per day for a period of 25 days or until lagoon levels are lowered to a safe level. Throughout this period, the city will monitor the discharged wastewater.

In addition to the temporary discharge plan, the City of Cherokee is actively developing short-term treatment options utilizing the equalization lagoons and is in the planning stages for a permanent wastewater treatment facility.

(Lyman, Iowa) – One person was injured during a single-vehicle accident just south of Lyman, this (Saturday) morning. A dispatch by the Cass County Communications Center at around 5:27-a.m., said the accident happened at Highway 71 (630th) and Lyman Street. A woman in the vehicle was said to have been complaining of neck and back pain. Griswold Rescue and Cass EMS were called to the scene.

Additional information is currently not available.

(Red Oak, Iowa) — Officials with the Red Oak Police Department say that at around 6:15-p.m., Friday, 60-year-old Robert Wade Abraham, of Red Oak, was arrested on serious misdemeanor charges of Domestic Abuse Assault/2nd Offense, and Obstruction of Emergency Communications.

Abraham was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – One person has been arrested and a University of Iowa fraternity chapter has been suspended as authorities investigate a potential hazing incident, university leaders said Friday. KCRG-TV reports, according to a statement from the university, the arrest and suspension came after first responders were called to the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house early Friday morning for a fire alarm, and they found several dozen pledges blindfolded in the basement.

One person was arrested and charged with interference with official acts. That person was NOT a student, and does not live at the house where the incident took place. Their name has not been released at this time. University leaders did not say how they were involved in the incident.

The University of Iowa’s Office of Student Accountability has suspended the operations of Alpha Delta Phi, pending the outcome of the investigation. The fraternity’s national chapter has also suspended the charter until further notice. The university released a statement saying it is committed to protecting the health and safety of its students and will address any behavior that puts student safety at risk.

The university has also reached out to the students involved in the incident to offer counseling resources. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

(State News) – Two people died and two others were injured in separate collions on opposite sides of the State, Friday. The Iowa State Patrol reports a pedestrian died when she was struck by a pickup truck a little after 6-p.m. Fort Madison, which is in southern Iowa’s Lee County.

According to the report, a 2009 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck driven by 70-year-old Jeffrey Stephen Jordan, of Argyle, was traveling westbound on Highway 2 in Fort Madison, when the pedestrian – 70-year-old Nancy Lynne Kuhljuergen, of Ft. Madison – attempted to cross the roadway from the Fort Colonies Restaurant, and was struck by the pickup. Kuhljuergen died from her injuries.

The other accident happened on Highway 69 between 180th and 190th Streets in northern Iowa’s Hamilton County, at around 6:30-a.m., Friday. The State Patrol says the driver of an SUV died during a multi-vehicle collision north of Blairsburg, and the drivers of a pickup truck and a semi were hurt.

Officials say a 2021 Jeep Renegade driven by 27-year-old Cole Lantz, of Williams (IA) was traveling north on Highway 69 and was attempting to pass another vehicle traveling northbound. A 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 pickup driven by 51-year-old Carlos Vielman Castillo, of Postville, was southbound on Highway 69  and collided head-on with the Jeep in the southbound lanes. Both vehicles came to rest on the roadway.

32-year-old Justin Norton, of Belmond (IA), was traveling south on Highway 69 in 2024 Freightliner semi. He swerved to the center-line of the road to avoid striking the pickup truck but collided with the vehicle on the way through the debris. a fourth vehicle that was involved lightly struck the Jeep. Officials say weather appeared to play a factor. A dense fog advisory was in effect at the time.

The Patrol says Cole Lantz died at the scene. Carlos Castillo and has passenger, 28-year-old Jilmer Vielman Monroy, of Belmond, were injured, and transported to a hospital in Webster City. All of the crash victims were wearing their seat belts. The road was closed for several hours as a result of the wreck.