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The City Council in Atlantic will meet Wednesday (April 6th) and act on an agreement with UMB Bank for the purchase of General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $5-million. The meeting, at City Hall, begins at 5:30-p.m. City Administrator John Lund says UMB has offered to significantly reduce the underwriter’s fees and offer a ceiling on the true interest rate for the bond issuance.
Lund says the agreement, if approved, would result in a savings of more than $142,778 in interest costs between Fiscal Years 2018-and 2026, and it would free-up $790,000 in critical debt levy resources that can be made available for other projects. On the other hand, the City would accrue $75,980 in NEW interest due to the extended maturity date of the bonds, plus $22,604 in issuance costs and nearly $10,870 in underwriter’s fees. All-in-all, he says more than $33,200 in taxpayer dollars would be saved by the change, if approved.
In other business, the Atlantic City Council will receive a presentation with regard to Bull Creek Storm Water Improvement Projects, and, a presentation from Hospital, Chamber and Cass County Foundation officials, with regard to a Strategic Community Plan. They’ll also act on: Appointing Christina Bateman to the Planning & Zoning Commission; An order closing specified streets on August 7th for a church block party, and August 13th, for AtlanticFest.
The Council is also expected to set April 20th as the date for a Public Hearing on a proposed ordinance for vacating an alley in Block 73 of the City of Atlantic. The so-called “Phantom Alley,” is not maintained by the City, and does not connect any streets. An offer has been made to purchase the land for $500. The Planning and Zoning Commission has previously voted to vacate the property.
Partially thaw hash browns. Put everything in crock pot, but onion rings. Cook 4 to 5 hours on high. Add onion rings last hour.
(Carol Luhring)
The second annual “Women Gaining Ground” conference will take place Sat., April 30th, in Glenwood. According to officials with the ISU Extension Service, the day will be jam-packed with fun and informative opportunities. Participants are invited to arrive between 8-and 9- a.m. to check in, browse vendor booths, and enjoy a famous Donut Stop donut, fresh fruit and coffee bar.
At 9-a.m., Laurie Guest will take the stage for her presentation, Life in the Espresso Lane.” With a mix of fun and wisdom, she will share behaviors that can change our accelerated lives and teach us how to manage our mental caffeine and find contentment even during stressful times. Laurie is the author of “Wrapped In Stillness” and blogs at www.solutionsarebrewing.com..
Following the Keynote Speaker, the first breakout session will be held and participants will be invited to choose one of the following:
The second break-out session will begin at 11:30 and will feature topics that include:
Participants will be treated to a hearty lasagna lunch. During the lunch hour, there will be time to visit the vendor booths and socialize. There will also be drawings for door prizes and a $100 Early Bird Cash Prize.
The final session of the day will feature topics that include:
The day’s activities will conclude around 2:30 or 3:00-p.m. Vendor applications are still be accepting for the event. Download the form at www.extension.iastate.edu/fremont .
Registration forms are available at www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery or by visiting the Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/womenlandlegacywgg/.
Register by April 8th to take advantage of Early Bird discounts and for a chance to win $100 CASH! The final registration deadline is April 21st. For more information, call Iowa State University Extension & Outreach—Montgomery County at (712) 623-2592.
Jim Field visits with Jim Zimmerline of Zipp’s Pizzaria in Adair, the winner of the Travel Iowa “Iowa Pizza Madness” contest.
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Police in Creston arrested a man Monday afternoon on a warrant for Violation of Probation connected to original charges of 1st degree Harassment and Violation of Probation. 29-year old Casey White, of Creston, was being held in the Union County Jail while awaiting a bond hearing.
And, Creston Police say Michelle Foland, of Kenner, was notified and cited, for Failure to Abate a Nuisance at 502 S. Elm Street, a property she owns.
Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy w/scattered showers this morning; Scattered showers & thunderstorms later this afternoon. High 59. SE @ 15-30. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Mo. Cldy w/showers & thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Low 42. Winds becoming NW after midnight @ 10-20.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy & windy. Light rain possible early. High near 52. NW @ 15-30 w/gusts to near 45.
Wed. Night: Mostly cloudy & breezy. Low around 36. W @ 15-30.
Thursday: Cldy to P/Cldy & windy. High 56.
Friday: P/Cldy & windy. High near 54.
Monday’s High in Atlantic was 57. The Low thru 7-a.m. today was 31. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 69 and the low was 41. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 88 in 2000. The Record Low was 14 in 1920.
Members of the Griswold School District’s Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting Thursday (April 7th), beginning at 5-p.m. During their session, the Board will receive information pertaining to the Superintendent Vacancy, and act on Guidance for Budget Cuts.
The meeting takes place in the Central Office at the Griswold Middle School/High School Building.
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