The Atlantic Rotary Club will be hosting its 31^st annual auction and supper on Saturday, Nov. 16^th, with proceeds again going to support local community projects and youth programs. Money is raised in several different ways during the event, through live auction items and silent auction items, as well as a raffle drawing to support a designated local cause. Rotary officials say this year’s auction at the Cass County Community Center, promises to have a great variety of items up for auction, as well as some unique packages available for purchase.

Items to be auctioned are gathered each year by local Rotary members, and vary from year to year. A few items of interest on the 2013 Auction include a Metal Sculpture Trojan Head by Arnie Jirsa, an ISU quilt, ISU Football tickets, Drake Relay tickets, a framed Lion King Disney Cell collection, tickets to the 2014 College World Series, a Brett Farve Fat Head, framed Howie Long jersey, tandem skydive, movie passes and more. Auction attendees can also pick from a variety of vacation packages- from one night stay to a week, with destinations such as South Padre, Colorado, Lake Anita, Cold Springs, Des Moines and Omaha. Everyday items will also be available for purchase, such as car care, oil changes, tire rotation, collision repair, tickets to cultural events and food packages from small to large.

The auction is open to the public, and event organizers are hoping to fill the Cass County Community Center to capacity. Doors open at 5:30 PM on Saturday, November 16^th for cocktails. Dinner with wine is served at 6:15, and the live auction begins at 7:15. The cost is $25 per person, and dress attire is requested to keep with the spirit of the evening. Seats are still available for the auction, with tickets available for purchase at the First Whitney Bank (243-3195) from Rotarians Paul Gude or Ted Robinson. Anyone interested in attending may also contact an Atlantic Rotary member to purchase tickets.

The Atlantic Rotary Club has partnered with the Cass County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CCCAPC) for their annual Rotary Auction Raffle. Proceeds from this year’s raffle will be used to support violence prevention efforts and educational activities at all three Cass County School Districts. Community members interested in supporting this effort through the Rotary Auction Raffle are encouraged to contact a local Rotary member or CCCAPC member to purchase their raffle tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Atlantic Chamber, Cass County Public Health/Unity Point at Home in Atlantic, or at Rolling Hills Bank and Trust locations in Atlantic, Anita and Griswold.

Raffle ticket prices are 1 for $20 or 6 for $100. Prizes will be given as cash in the amounts of $2500, $1500 and $1000. The raffle winners will be drawn at the Rotary Auction, but winners need not be present to win.

The Atlantic Church of Christ will play host to the 30th annual Patty Hannon Memorial Concert this Sunday, Nov. 10th. Guy Somers, along with his musical family and friends will perform during the event, which begins at 2-p.m. , and features a variety of songs and tunes from Broadway musicals, movies, classic rock, classical and gospel music. There is no admission charge.

Patricia (Patty) Louise Hannon, is a native of Greenfield. She died in May, 1950, at the age of 17, from an untreatable brain tumor. Hannon had an intense love for music and marching and was drum majorette for the Atlantic High School Band for three years. She was also chosen “the flame girl” in the Atlantic Fire Department’s Parade in the fall of 1949.

Her father’s deep devotion and love for his daughter continues today with the annual Patty Hannon Concert held at the United Church of Christ. Mr. Hannon left a gift to the church, and it was decided to honor Patty respectably with a yearly concert.

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Police in Council Bluffs say an arrest is likely soon resulting from an investigation into the embezzlement of more than $100,000 from Alter Trading Corporation, a metal recycling company. Council Bluffs Police Sgt. David Dawson told the Daily NonPareil a male employee at the Alter Corporation allegedly issued unauthorized checks to his family members. The checks, which were written from Jan. 1st, 2012 through this past Wednesday, amounted to $102, 436.

The suspect, if arrested, would face felony charges of first-degree theft, punishable by a maximum of up to 10 years in prison.

A Red Oak man was arrested early this (Saturday) morning on a Public Intoxication charge. According to Red Oak Police, 51-year old David Lawrence Howe was arrested in the 1800 block of East Summit Street at around 1:25-a.m.   Howe was brought to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on a $300 cash bond.

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report three young adults from Council Bluffs were arrested on drug charges early this (Saturday) morning, following a traffic stop on Highway 34. The vehicle, driven by 19-year old Dillion Michael Clemons, was stopped at around 2:50-a.m.  Clemons was charged with OWI/1st offense, Possession with the Intent to Deliver/Marijuana, and a drug tax stamp violation. His bond was set at $5,000.

Two passengers in the vehicle were arrested for Possession with the Intent to Deliver/Marijuana, and a drug tax stamp violation. 19-year old’s Travis Jay Austin Brightbill and Jeffri Madison West, were being held in the jail on $5,000 bond each.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – This year’s corn crop is the largest the nation has ever seen, and exceeds earlier government projections.  In its first report since the government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it expects 13.99 billion bushels of corn. It had forecast 13.8 billion bushels. The previous record was 13.1 billion in 2009.

Heavy rains delayed spring planting and drought conditions returned to parts of the Midwest. Some analysts thought there would be a subpar harvest. But adequate rain and cooler temperatures at pollination time produced exceptional results, especially in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Prices dropped below $4.20 a bushel Friday, the lowest since 2010.

That means some farmers see lower profits, but chicken, pork, and beef producers will have lower feed costs. Grocery prices won’t be impacted.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

WASHINGTON (AP) – Two Republican senators say just five people have enrolled in health insurance plans through the District of Columbia’s new insurance exchange. Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah say many Americans are having their health insurance canceled due to President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul but are unable to enroll in a new plan.

THOMPSON, Iowa (AP) – The last hurrah for Thompson Mayor Roger Johnson came two days after his death, when he won re-election. Winter Funeral Home says the 85-year-old Johnson died Sunday at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. But his name remained on the ballot for Tuesday’s municipal election in Thompson, a town of 502 people about six miles from the Minnesota state line.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A Des Moines man has been accused of breaking into a neighbor’s house and offering to mow the lawn. Des Moines police say the burglary victim awoke Thursday afternoon and heard his dogs barking. The victim told police he found 28-year-old Nathan Greene standing in the living room. Greene is accused of offering to then mow the victim’s lawn for $5. Police say the victim ordered Greene out and he complied.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A 43-year-old inmate has been captured following his escape from a work release facility in Sioux City. Fred Scaletta of the state Department of Corrections says David Kreider was apprehended Friday in Sioux City. He’s being held at the Woodbury County Jail.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A 43-year-old inmate has been captured following his escape from a work release facility in Sioux City. Fred Scaletta of the state Department of Corrections says David Kreider was apprehended Friday in Sioux City. He is at the Woodbury County Jail.

Officials at the Sioux City Residential Treatment Facility say Kreider didn’t return as scheduled from his overnight shift job on Thursday morning. He’s serving a 20-year sentence for willful injury and other crimes. He was convicted of stabbing a man in October 2004.  In July last year, Kreider left the center without permission. He was found two days later by U.S. marshals and subsequently convicted of voluntary absence.

Scaletta says Kreider was given another opportunity for work release because officials perceived that his behavior had improved.