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Update: 8-year old Monticello girl on a trike dies in collision w/a van

News

March 9th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

(In an update to the Iowa News Headlines posted earlier this morning)

MONTICELLO, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say 8-year-old Cassandra M. Rieken, of Monticello, who was riding a tricycle in eastern Iowa was fatally injured in a collision with a minivan. The accident occurred just before 4 p.m. Wednesday in Monticello. The Iowa State Patrol says the child was pedaling eastbound when she was struck at an intersection by the southbound minivan.

Troopers say the Cassandra died later at a hospital. The minivan driver, 27-year old April R. Covel, of Monticello, and a passenger weren’t injured. The accident is being investigated.

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BRENDA STEFFENS, 56, of Emmetsburg (Svcs. 03/12/2017)

Obituaries

March 9th, 2017 by admin

BRENDA STEFFENS, 56, of Emmetsburg died Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Memorials services for BRENDA STEFFENS will be held Sunday, March 12th at 5:00pm at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 12th from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the funeral home.

BRENDA STEFFENS is survived by:

Husband: Jimmie Steffens of Emmetsburg.

Mother: Marie Atkins of Woodbine.

1 Brother

3 Sisters

5 Children

3 Grandsons

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ROY ALLEN VAN AERNAM, 69, of Ida Grove (Svcs. 3/13/17)

Obituaries

March 9th, 2017 by Jim Field

ROY ALLEN VAN AERNAM, 69, of Ida Grove died Wednesday, March 8th at the Salem Lutheran Homes and Rehabilitation Center in Elk Horn.  Funeral Services for ROY VAN AERNAM will be held 2-p.m. Monday, March 13th, at the Exira Lutheran Church. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 2-until 5-p.m. Sunday, March 12th, with a Prayer service at 4:30-p.m.; Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christensenvanhouten.com.

Interment will be in the Exira Cemetery, with Military Rites by Ballou Post #332 of the Exira American Legion.

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Backyard & Beyond 3-9-2017

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

March 9th, 2017 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Atlantic Library Director Natalie Strueker about the reading garden.

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Iowa agency that challenged farm runoff faces elimination

News

March 9th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The utility that provides drinking water to a half-million customers around Des Moines filed a lawsuit two years ago against three rural counties to stop farm runoff from polluting the city’s water supply. But rather than a clean-up, the result may be the end of the utility.

The Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature is considering dissolving the Des Moines Water Works and giving its assets to the cities it serves. Utility supporters say the move is designed to kill the lawsuit and shows the clout of the state’s agricultural interests. But supporters say the change would allow cities more direct control of their own water.

Iowa law currently requires a public vote to dissolve an independent water authority.

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Frederickson Memorial Fund donates $600 to AHS weight room program

News, Sports

March 9th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund has donated $600 to the weight room at the Atlantic High School. Trevor’s mom and Fund Spokesperson Melanie Petty said Ryan Henderson, AHS teacher/coach has implemented an amazing online program called teambuildr. It allows 500 athletes and students to track their weights training both in class and in their athletics if they are participating in any.

Six magnetic cases were purchased that attach to the weight benches for PE students and athletes. The donation of $600 will be used to purchase the devices to go in the magnetic cases. After speaking with both Ryan Henderson and Amber Moore, Petty said they found that the device and program will be able to keep track of the students 4 years of progress at AHS.

Melanie said also, that they “Are excited to help out with this project and hope all the students will take advantage of this new technology.”

Melanie Petty presenting a check to Amber Moore of AHS (Photo submitted)

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Red Oak man arrested for Violation of Protective Order, Thursday

News

March 9th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police this (Thursday) morning, arrested 41-year old Jason Neal Beacham, of Red Oak, for allegedly violating a protective order. Beacham was taken into custody just before 8-a.m. after a witness confirmed the man had violated the protective order. Beacham was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail.

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Shelby County Fire Danger reduced from “Extreme” to “High”

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

March 9th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Field/Grassland Fire Danger rating in Shelby County was reduced today (Thursday), from the “Extreme,” to “High” category. The rating is in effect until the next update on Monday. Emergency management officials warn conditions will still support large fire growth, and resistance to firefighting efforts. Be sure to call 712-755-2124 if you plan to conduct an outdoor burn, and contact your local Fire Chief prior to igniting.

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2 alcohol-related arrests in Glenwood

News

March 9th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Glenwood Police Department reports two people have been arrested on alcohol-related charges. On Wednesday, 44-year old Ray Knipe, of Glenwood, was arrested on a Mills County Warrant for public intoxication 2nd offense, with bond set at $10,000. And this (Thursday) morning, 34-year old Jacob Somers, of Glenwood, was arrested for OWI 2nd offense. His bond was set at $2000.

(9-a.m. News)

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Newell, Hobson honored by Iowa Golf Coaches Association

Sports

March 9th, 2017 by admin

The Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association handed out annual awards last Friday, March 3rd at the ISU High School Golf Coaches Clinic in Ames.  Atlantic’s Brooke Newell was honored as the Class 3A Girls Player of the Year along with Emily Snelling of Clear Lake. Newell placed 2nd individually with a 154 two-day total in the 3A State Tournament last Spring and helped the Trojans to the 3A title.  After her final high school season this Spring, Newell will continue her playing career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this Fall.

Atlantic Head Girls Golf Coach Kathy Hobson was also honored at the clinic as the Class 3A Coach of the Year.  Hobson has led the Trojans to two State Championships and a Runner-Up finish the past three seasons.

Also honored from the area was Aly Anderson of Treynor as 2A Girls Player of the Year. Panorama’s Hal Rossow was named the 2A Boys Coach of the Year.

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