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Montgomery County Supervisors approve 1st Tier canvass of 11/7/23 election results

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November 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County, Tuesday (Today), approved the Tier 1 canvass of votes from the November 7th City/School Elections. Auditor Jill Ozuna reported that out of 7,135 registered voters, there were 1,101 ballots received, with 15.43 percent voter turnout which she said “Was pretty darned good.” Ozuna said there were several write-in votes for many of the open City positions.

The elections in the City of Coburg was a big disappointment, because there were no votes at all for the three, At-Large seats.

Next week, the Montgomery County Supervisors will act on approving the Second Tier, City/College results, as well as all certificates ready for signing, so they may be submitted to the State.

Cass County Supervisors give initial approval of funds for Hitchcock House repairs

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November 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors have tentatively approved the use of ARPA (Covid relief/recovery) funds to help cover the cost of repairs to the Hitchcock House Foundation. They will actually have that as an action item on their agenda next week, since it was only for discussion during their meeting today (Tuesday). Because of the amount of deterioration of the basement wall, the Hitchcock House stopped offering tours of the building on July 23rd. Hitchcock House Board Chair Sharon-Guffey-Lewis said with the repairs to the wall complete,they hope to re-open this historic structure for tours, May 1st, 2024.

Last July, Guffey-Lewis told the Board the cost estimate of the project was $72,000, with a down payment of $22,000 required. During Tuesday’s (Today’s) meeting of the Board, Guffey-Lewis said the project is finished, but they still owe nearly $48,000 to the contractor, since it came in $18,000 over budget. They have received $8,000 in donations, and have used money from the endowment fund, to pay the contractor.

The Hitchcock House Board, she says, intends to cover the costs of interior repairs to the drywall and floors, through grants and donations. In other business, the Cass County Supervisors discussed, but took no action on the subject of childcare operating budgets, the impact on economic development, and the County’s possible role in subsidizing those endeavors. Board Chair Steve Baier spoke about a forum held in Atlantic on Nov. 1st, that dealt with the childcare desert topic.

During the forum, it was noted Cass County has a shortfall of 1,184 spaces, 48-percent of childcare businesses have been lost in the last ten years, and 11-percent in the last five years. Baier says he wanted to add the discussion item to the Supervisors’ agenda, because of what the City of Atlantic did to help the Ann W. Wickman Childcare Development Center.

For years, the City of Atlantic had donated $15,000 annually, for the Ann W. Wickman Childcare Development Center. Supervisor Mark O’Brien asked “Where does this stop?” with regard to public funds being used for non-profit daycare centers, while privately operated centers rely don’t receive any funds except those from the parents/guardians who send their children to those centers. Supervisor Wendy Richter said “We have to be very careful in who we help out,” especially in light of the hours the Wickman Center operates.

Steve Baier suggested the County could avoid using taxpayer monies by using funds derived from interest growth in the Valley Business Fund for economic development. He concluded by saying young people are leaving the County because they can’t find things like childcare that they can find in larger cities.

UNI men host Loras tonight

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November 14th, 2023 by admin

The Northern Iowa men’s basketball team is at home this evening against Loras. The Panthers opened the season last week with an overtime loss at North Texas. Loras is 2-0.

That’s Panther coach Ben Jacobson. The Duhawks have attempted 80 three pointers in two games.

4 Former Hawkeyes To Be Inducted Into IHSAA Football HOF

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November 14th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Four former University of Iowa football student-athletes will be inducted into the IHSAA Football Hall of Fame Friday evening. Dan DickelJames MorrisLon Olejniczak and Mark Sindlinger will be honored at halftime of the Class 5A championship game at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls.

Dickel was an all-state defensive end, who also played receiver for Mid-Prairie HS, helped the 1969 squad finish undefeated and ranked in the top five. He played both ways and starred for Mid-Prairie’s state basketball runner-up squad before playing defensive end with the Hawkeyes. Dickel led the Big Ten in tackles for loss and was named Iowa’s team MVP in 1972, before playing in the All-American Bowl. Drafted by the Baltimore Colts, he played five NFL seasons before going into high school coaching, featuring stops all around the Iowa City area at City High, West, Regina, Highland and Lone Tree.

Morris led Solon HS to four straight finals, including three championships in one of the great two-way careers in Iowa high school football history. Morris was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year (2008, 2009) and three-time all-state player for the Spartans, rushing for 6,477 yards, scoring 674 points and leading his team in tackles for three seasons as a linebacker. Morris went on to play for the Hawkeyes, earning All-America honors in 2013, and finishing as a Lott and Campbell Trophy finalist. He spent three seasons in the NFL, including a Super Bowl win with the New England Patriots at linebacker and on special teams.

Olejniczak was a quarterback and multi-sport star for Decorah HS during a successful run in the late 1970s. Olejniczak’s squad went undefeated in the regular season and made the 1978 playoffs in Class 3A. He was a Prep Football All-American and the Des Moines Register’s pick as elite all-state quarterback. Decorah also made the state basketball tournament with Olejniczak and he is a member of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a two-time all-state player under his father and coach Dennis. He went on to play both football and baseball at the University of Iowa, starting at multiple positions and on special teams in 1980-81.

Sindlinger was a dominant two-way force, who played defensive tackle, offensive tackle and fullback a three-year starter for Charles City HS. He was a first team all-state selection in 1982, while excelling in wrestling and track and field. Sindlinger won three wrestling state titles at super heavyweight and two junior national championships, and is a member of the IHSAA Wrestling Hall of Fame. Sindlinger went on to be four-year letterwinner at Iowa, starting three years at center and playing in four bowl games, including the 1986 Rose Bowl while winning a Big Ten title and earning All-America honors in wrestling.

Cass County 4-H’ers Receive Awards at County Convention

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November 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County 4-H’ers and their families, volunteers and supporters gathered on Sunday, November 12th to celebrate the 2022-2023 4-H year at the 2023 County Convention. Cass County 4-H Youth Coordinator Katie Bateman says 4-H leaders reaching milestones were recognized at the convention, for their service.

Receiving ten-year recognition were Jeff Anderson of Washington GEM, Tarah Anderson of Washington GEM, Beth Henderson of Benton Franklin, Eva Jensen of Grant Guys & Gals, Kristy Pellett of Pymosa, Windy Smith of Griswold Clubsters Clover Kids. Recognized as a club leader for five years was Troy Retallic of Bear Grove Blazers.

The 4-H Alumni Award, given to 4-H alumni that have stayed active in supporting the local 4-H program, was presented to Dawn and Donnie Dreager. Dawn and Donnie are long-time supporters of the 4-H program who always encourage youth to do their best. Donnie is instrumental in the Swine Department at County Fair supporting the superintendent and helping wherever needed. Both are alumni of the Pymosa Club, who have continued to contribute time in support of Cass County 4-H.

Dale and the late Pam Kuehl were recognized as Honorary Members; an award given to non-4-H members that offer support and assistance to the local 4-H program. They have been long-time contributors to the fair livestock sale. Dale is a former fairboard member and Pam was a leader of the Brighton Bluebells 4-H Club. They have helped many youth with livestock projects over the years.

The Distinguished Service Award was presented to NISHNANET. The team at NISHNANET work hard to provide free Wi-Fi on the fairgrounds during fair week. This service allows data to be entered quickly for shows after weigh-ins, networks to live stream county fair events, and communicate throughout the grounds. 4-H and FFA members, staff, and everyone who comes to the fair is grateful for the services that NISHNANET provide. They are quick to respond to the need and move on a moment’s notice to help all throughout the year.

Youth Council installation (Photo courtesy Katie Bateman

Members and leaders of all eleven 4-H clubs in Cass County were presented on stage to receive recognition for club activities throughout the year and project awards. Intermediate and Junior 4-H members who completed a record book received project awards based on leaders’ recommendation. High school members turn in their record book at the club level to be reviewed then leaders nominate records to be reviewed again at the county level. Record books are rated on organization, appearance, goals and learning, spelling and grammar. Senior project awards were also presented. These project records should be well organized, neat, and show evidence of solid Citizenship, Communication, and Leadership activities. Points received determine if platinum, gold, silver, or bronze awards are given.

Awards given by clubs are as follows:

Bear Grove Blazers: Club Awards: 4-H’ers for 4-H, 4-H Endowment Donation, Silent Auction Item, Banner Club

Project Awards:

Elizabeth Anderson: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Photography: Platinum

Catherine DeBord: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Clothing, Food & Nutrition, Home Improvement, Rabbit, Swine

Aly Dreager: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Dog, Food & Nutrition, Sheep, Swine

Dylen Dreager: Project awards in Swine: Silver

Keagen Dreager: Sheep, Swine, Woodworking

Walker Gary: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Sheep, Swine, Woodworking

Michael Hocamp: Overall Record: Star.

Maggie Jacobsen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Home Improvement, Visual Arts

Hunter Kardell: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Photography, Rabbit, Swine

Lynsie Kardell: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Photography, Sewing, Swine, Visual Arts

Macie Kloewer: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Rabbit, Visual Arts

Maggie Kloewer: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Rabbit, Visual Arts

Mia Kloewer: Project Awards: Rabbit: Silver

David Retallic: Overall Record: Gold. Project Awards: Food & Nutrition: Bronze, Rabbit: Bronze, Swine: Silver

Sophia Retallic: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Food & Nutrition, Rabbit, Sewing, Swine

Nolan Sunderman: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Visual Arts

Carter Witzman: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Swine: Platinum

Benton Franklin: Club Awards: 4-H’ers for 4-H, Silent Auction Item

Project Awards:

Brock Henderson: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Beef: Platinum

Ada Nichols: Overall Record: Silver.

Brookelyn Steffen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Swine

Brylee Steffen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Food & Nutrition, Home Improvement, Sewing, Swine, Woodworking

C&M Champions: Club Awards: 4-H’ers for 4-H, 4-H Endowment Donation, Silent Auction Item, Swine Herdsmanship

Cowpokes: Club Awards: 4-H’ers for 4-H, 4-H Endowment Donation, Silent Auction Item

Project Awards:

Shelby Hansen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Dog, Horse

Garret Stetzel: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Dog

Kaylee Stetzel: Overall Record: Gold. Project Awards: Horse: Gold

Kayedance Sturm: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Horse

Grant Guys and Gals: Club Awards: 4-H’ers for 4-H, 4-H Endowment Donation, Silent Auction Item, Rabbit Herdsmanship, Sheep Herdsmanship

Project Awards:

Kinsey Burg: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Food & Nutrition, Photography, Sewing, Visual Arts

Macy Burg: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Home Improvement, Photography, Sewing

Brayden Dawson: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Woodworking

Ashton Hagen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Meat Goats

Graham Hagen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef

Tiana Hagen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Sheep

Ada Hansen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Citizenship, Clothing, Food & Nutrition

Isaac Hansen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Food & Nutrition, Health, Swine, Woodworking

Jenna Jensen: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Health, Home Improvement, Leadership, Photography, Swine, Visual Arts

Emma Meyer: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Sheep

Kennedy Meyer: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Sheep

Eden Ohms: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Food & Nutrition, Photography, Sewing, Sheep, Visual Arts

Leah Ohms: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Food & Nutrition, Health, Photography, Sewing, Sheep, Visual Arts

Kylee Wessling: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Dog, Food & Nutrition, Home Improvement, Leadership, Photography, Rabbit

Griswold Clubsters: Club Awards: Silent Auction Item, Goat Herdsmanship

Project Awards:

Raylea Amos: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Visual Arts

Josie Millikan: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Consumer Management: Gold, Food & Nutrition: Gold, Health: Silver

Grove H.O.T.: Club Awards: 4-H’ers for 4-H, Silent Auction Item, Top Community Service Poster

Project Awards:

Parker Brock: Overall Record: Gold. Project Awards: Dog: Platinum, Meat Goat: Gold.

Conner Johnson: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Photography: Platinum, Poultry: Platinum

Lily Johnson: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Clothing: Platinum, Communications: Platinum, Dairy Goat: Platinum, Food & Nutrition: Platinum, Poultry: Platinum, Sewing: Platinum

Rio Johnson: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Clothing: Platinum, Communications: Platinum, Food & Nutrition: Platinum, Photography: Platinum, Poultry: Platinum, Sewing: Platinum, Visual Arts: Platinum.

Claire Schroder: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Sewing: Gold

Pleasant Noble United: Club Awards: 4-H’ers for 4-H, Silent Auction Item

Project Awards:

Conlan Amos: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Food & Nutrition, Poultry, Veterinary Science

Zoey Amos: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Clothing, Food & Nutrition, Photography

Emma Ritter: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Dog, Visual Arts

Gage Ritter: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Dog, Woodworking

Kailey Swain: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Meat Goat: Platinum, Rabbit: Platinum, Swine: Platinum.

Trista Swain: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Food & Nutrition: Platinum, Meat Goat: Platinum, Rabbit: Platinum, Swine: Platinum

Pymosa: Club Awards: Silent Auction Item, Beef Herdsmanship

Project Awards:

Makayla Atkinson: completed a record book.

Dayna Dreager: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Swine: Platinum

Keira Olson: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Food & Nutrition: Platinum, Leadership: Platinum

Olivia Olson: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Photography: Bronze, Woodworking: Bronze

Callee Pellett: Overall Record: Gold.

Claire Pellett: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Beef: Platinum, Dog: Platinum, Food & Nutrition: Platinum, Health: Platinum, Home Improvement: Platinum.

Oakley Skow: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Food & Nutrition

Miraylie Stuart: Overall Record: Gold. Project Awards: Beef: Gold

Teague Stuart: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Beef, Sheep

Union Leaders: Club Awards: Silent Auction Item

Project Awards:

Oliver Becker: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Sewing

Rachel Becker: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Beef: Silver

Reilly Becker: completed a record book.

Tristan Becker: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Beef: Silver

Bay Erickson: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Clothing, Food & Nutrition, Photography, Rabbit, Visual Arts

Bryson Lee: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Food & Nutrition, STEM, Woodworking

Lane Mills: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Meat Goats

Washington GEM: Club Awards: 4-H’ers for 4-H, Silent Auction Item, Top Secretary Book, Top Treasurer Book, Top Historian Book

Project Awards:

Colton Anderson: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Swine

Maddy Anderson: Overall Record: Platinum. Project Awards: Swine: Silver.

Natalie Boose: Overall Record: Star.

Bentley Bruck: Overall Record: Star.

Jacquelyn Freund: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Child Development, Home Improvement, Sewing

Macy Freund: Overall Record: Star.

Gracelyn Larsen: Overall Record: Star.

Grant Petty: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Swine

Lane Robinson: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Swine

Quincy Robinson: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Swine

Gentry Waters: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Visual Arts

Paxton Wickard: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Woodworking

Zach Zellmer: Overall Record: Star. Project Awards: Rabbits and Swine

Senior 4-H’ers could also apply for County-Level awards, which required a special application and information regarding their overall 4-H experiences. Receiving county level award recognition were Lily Johnson of Grove H.O.T – Merit Award, Parker Brock of Grove H.O.T – Achievement Award, Maddy Anderson of Washington GEM – Citizenship Award, Claire Pellett of Pymosa – Leadership Award, Kailey Swain of Pleasant Noble United – Learning through Livestock Award, Rio Johnson of Grove H.O.T. – Danforth “I Dare You” Award.

Bear Grove Blazers was recognized for the top window display during National 4-H Week and as the Banner Club winner for all the activities completed this past 4-H program year. Grove H.O.T won top community service project poster. Club officers keep records throughout the year and turn in books to be reviewed. Top books in the county are selected for Secretary, Treasurer and Historian. Washington GEM took home all three of these officer book awards.

The afternoon concluded with the installation of fifteen senior level 4-H’ers onto the 2023-2024 County 4-H Youth Council. Members are: Maddy Anderson of Washington GEM, Makayla Atkinson of Pymosa, Parker Brock of Grove H.O.T., Alyson Dreager of Bear Grove Blazers, Jacquelyn Freund of Washington GEM, Ada Hansen of Grant Guys & Gals, Brock Henderson of Benton Franklin, Lily Johnson of Grove H.O.T., Leah Ohms of Grant Guys & Gals, Olivia Olson of Pymosa, Callee Pellett of Pymosa, Claire Pellett of Pymosa, Claire Schroder of Grove H.O.T., Miraylie Stuart of Pymosa, and Kailey Swain of Pleasant Noble United.

For more information about joining the Cass County 4-H program as a 4-H member or adult volunteer, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass, call 712-243-1132, or email kbateman@iastate.edu to contact the Cass County Extension office.

Shenandoah woman arrested on a Mills County warrant

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November 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman from Shenandoah was arrested this (Tuesday) morning, on a Mills County warrant. 31-year-old Shelby Lynn Ross was arrested at the Fremont County Jail, on the warrant for Failure to Appear. Her bond was set at $25,000.

Northern Iowa’s Mark Farley previews No. 9 North Dakota State

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November 14th, 2023 by admin

There will be plenty on the line this week when Northern Iowa hosts North Dakota State to close the regular season. The Panthers are 6-4 after a 35-16 loss at Missouri State and may need a win to get into the FCS playoffs.

That’s UNI coach Mark Farley who says there is always plenty on the line when these teams meet.

The Panthers have fallen to 22nd on the latest Stats FCS Poll. North Dakota State is 7-3 and ranked ninth.

As many as six Missouri Valley teams are projected to make the FCS playoffs.

AHSTW Girls Basketball is Stacked with Seniors for the 2023 Season

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November 14th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

It’s a new year and with familiar faces for the AHSTW Girls Basketball program. Head Coach Jason McCall is bringing back a plethora of experience for a team that went (9-15) a season ago and with their year ending against the top Western Iowa Conference team Underwood. Now with the season starting in less than a week, Coach McCall is counting on the leadership that seniors Saydi Paulsen, Rylie Knop, Ella Langer, Delaney Goshorn, and Graycen Partlow all bring.

All five seniors combined for 73 percent of AHSTW total points last year scoring 713. Last year’s leading scorer was Delaney Goshorn with 324 points, 141 rebounds, and 52 assists and like the rest of her team she’s been using this offseason to stay sharp. Coach McCall explained that the Vikings took advantage of open gyms and getting shots up this past offseason. This year’s team is not afraid to be vocal about coaching one another and wanting the ending of this season to be different than last years.

Having so much production returning for AHSTW, Coach McCall is aware of the expectations that people have on this experienced Vikings team. But he has been reiterating to the team that they need to stay focused on today and not worry about what others are expecting.

Even with the attitude of taking it a day at a time, Coach McCall does have a focused goal of helping AHSTW be the top team in the Western Iowa Conference. A place that the Vikings have not seen in quite a while. He knows that this year’s team is one that can rise to the occasion.

AHSTW Girls Basketball starts their season on the road at Woodbine, Monday November 20th. KJAN will bring you the coverage with the pregame show starting at 7:15pm and tipoff is set for 7:30pm.

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Tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or ID theft

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November 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowans are urged to take steps to avoid becoming fraud victims and to prevent the misuse of public funds in their own communities. As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, State Auditor Rob Sand wants residents to check that their local community puts a second set of eyes on finances. Sand says one common form of fraud is when a city or county clerk writes checks to pay themselves more or to buy personal items. He says the best prevention is having more than one person oversee financial statements. “We want people to understand that we trust them, and so there’s a tension there that sort of stops us from doing the work that we’re supposed to do to be a check and a balance on them,” Sand says. “Just remind them that you don’t want them to feel tempted.”

Sand says his office has uncovered 29-million dollars in fraud with public funds since he took office in 2019. That includes more than 20-million dollars in misused pandemic relief funds from the federal CARES Act.

Tammy Simpson leads the Des Moines chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Simpson says advances in technology have only made it more difficult to prevent identity theft online. “Watch your financial accounts, especially if you recently got scammed, if you answered a phone call that was suspicious and gave out financial information,” Simpson says. “Then you know you are a target.”

Simpson says consumers should even be careful to protect their voices. She says even a short exchange over the phone can be used to replicate a person’s voice to try to gain access to their accounts. She says Iowa consumers should take extra precautions to protect their bank accounts. According to the Federal Trade Commission, American consumers lost 8.8 billion dollars to fraud in 2022.

Nominations for 2023 Angel of Christmas Now Being Accepted

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November 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Angel(s) of Christmas, sponsored by Cass Health. The Angel of Christmas is a tradition in Atlantic, recognizing and thanking area residents who symbolize the true meaning of the season. Angels exemplify the true holiday spirit all year long – putting others first, spreading generosity and sharing the holiday spirit with everyone they meet. Chamber Executive Director Bailey Smith says “Sometimes we forget the true meaning of the season and I think celebrating people who put others first and spread holiday cheer all year long deserve to be recognized.”

In 2022, Tom McLaren and Steve & Sue Anderson were named Angels of Christmas. Those three individuals were awarded for their generosity towards others, volunteering their time for numerous organizations and putting others before themselves time and time again.

You’re asked to nominate the Christmas Angel you know, to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce by November 22nd. Nominate by submitting comments about this person to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce or email chamber@atlanticiowa.com. You can find a nomination form on www.atlanticiowa.com.

Don’t forget to pick up your Christmas Brochure and Holiday Punch Card from area retail businesses. “Like” the Chamber on Facebook, or follow them on Instagram to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.atlanticiowa.com.

Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook or Instagram (@AtlanticIowaFan) page. Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at 712-243-3017. Christmas in Atlantic is presented by Gregg Young of Atlantic.