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Creston man arrested for parole violation

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September 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

A man from Creston was arrested Wednesday afternoon for violating the terms of his parole. Creston Police say 43-year-old Ryan Wayne Feldhacker was taken to Union County Jail, where he was being held without bond.

Iowa defense prepares for Western Michigan

Sports

September 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

Iowa is heavily favored but the Hawkeyes say they are not taking Western Michigan lightly as they get ready for Saturday’s game. The Broncos are 2-1 against Kirk Ferentz coached Iowa teams. Senior defensive end Joe Evans.

Middle linebacker Jay Higgins on what they expect to see from Western Michigan.

Western Michigan is 1-1 after a 48-7 loss at Syracuse.

Hawkeye linebacker Nick Jackson says they are preparing for a tough game.

Kickoff Saturday is at 2:30 pm at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa State’s Easton Dean previews Ohio

Sports

September 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

Iowa State tight end Easton Dean says the first road game of the season is always a challenge. The Cyclones take a 1-1 record into Saturday’s game at Ohio.

Dean says as a former coach at Toledo Matt Campbell knows kind of opportunity Ohio will view this as a chance to host a power five team.

Dean says despite struggling in the loss to Iowa the offense is making strides under redshirt freshman quarterback Rocco Becht.

Kickoff Saturday is at 11:00 am.

Western Michigan’s Lance Taylor previews Iowa

Sports

September 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor says his players are excited with the opportunity to play a Big Ten foe. Taylor is in his first year as Western Michigan coach after serving as offensive coordinator at Louisiville. The Broncos are 1-1 after a 48-7 loss at Syracuse.

Taylor says the challenge is even more difficult this week.

Taylor says the Broncos need to be ready for a low possession, grind it out game.

Dry ground brings advantages and concerns about manure spreading

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

The weather this year has benefited livestock producers by preventing overflows caused by rainfall that fills up manure storage areas, but Dan Anderson, an Iowa State University expert on manure management, says dry weather also has its issues.

He says farmer can get anxious and want to spread manure too early.

Once the crops out of the fields, he says the dry ground gives farmers less concern that manure would run off of rain saturated ground.

Anderson is associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering at I-S-U, and the creator of the “Talkin’ Crap” podcast that discusses all aspects of manure management. You can find his podcast and other information on how to manage manure in wet and dry weather on the I-S-U Extension website.

Sunday Program in Atlantic Features WWII Japanese POW Pigg

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September 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

ARISE will present a program Sunday focusing on a Cass County World War II Prisoner of War.

Ronald Orville Pigg was born in Massena in 1910. He was a member of the Corp of Engineers assigned to the Philippines. His life ended in January, 1945 as a Japanese prisoner of war on a “hellship“.

Ronald (Ron) L. Pigg a second cousin has researched the life and death of Captain Pigg. Ron will be telling the results of his research on Sunday, September 17, 2 pm at the American Legion Memorial Building. The program will include Captain Ronald’s life before military service and the horrific treatment as a POW.

The story continues by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency with a lab at Offutt Air Force base hoping to identify 985 missing service men who were on the hell ship journey. Of that number, 12 were from Nebraska and 16 from Iowa.

Ron is a 1960 Atlantic High School graduate. His parents were Lyle and Helen Pigg. He continues connections with the Atlantic community.

This program is sponsored by Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE). Everyone is welcome and there is no fee. The building at 201 Poplar Street is handicapped assessable.

Another program will be offered on October 15. One part of the ARISE mission is to promote public knowledge of local, state and national history. ARISE is supported by donations, memberships, grants and volunteer time.

Skyscan Forecast for Thursday, September 14, 2023

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

September 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

Today:  Sunny with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight:  Mostly clear with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday:  A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny with a high near 77.
Saturday:  Mostly sunny with a high near 76.
Sunday:  Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday:  Sunny, with a high near 81.

Marshalltown Woman and Des Moines Man sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

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September 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, IA – On April 14, 2023, a Marshalltown woman, Elizabeth Andrade, 31, was sentenced to 120 months in prison, and on July 10, 2023, a Des Moines man, Adam Michael Browning, 38, was sentenced to 180 months in prison, for their respective roles in a methamphetamine conspiracy. Both were sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; Browning also plead guilty to carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

As early as July 2021, through April 2022, Andrade conspired with Browning to distribute methamphetamine in the Des Moines, Iowa, area. As part of that conspiracy, Andrade acted as a broker or middleman and introduced Browning to methamphetamine sources in Marshalltown, Des Moines, and Mexico. Andrade sent drug proceeds via wire transfer to Browning’s sources in Mexico. Browning sold methamphetamine to several customers and throughout the conspiracy he possessed several firearms. Their conspiracy involved over 20 pounds of methamphetamine.

Following their prison terms, Andrade and Browning each must complete five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. The investigation was conducted by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) the Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force (MIDTF), Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement (MINE) Task Force Des Moines Resident Office; Marshalltown Police Department; Marshall County Sheriff’s Office; and the Iowa Department of Public Safety Division of Narcotics Enforcement.

Cass County city office filings (update 9/13/23)

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September 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports two candidates have filled nomination papers for the City Council in Cumberland. Sandra Eversole and Scott W Becker submitted their papers, Wednesday (today).

Other candidates who have filed (to date) include:

Anita City Council (vote for 2): Cheryl Sokol; Mark Harris.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 2: Jim Behrens.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 3: Pat McCurdy.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 4: Linda Hartkopf.

Atlantic City Council – At Large: Elaine Otte.

Mayor – City of Cumberland: Nancy Virginia Coughlin.

Griswold City Council (vote for 3): Brenda Tietz; Amanda Hansen.

Mayor- City of Lewis: Rick Sanny.

The next update from the Cass County Auditor’s Office is expected by Friday afternoon.

Iowa Wide Receiver Nico Ragaini Official Statement

Sports

September 13th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Iowa WR Nico Ragaini Statement

“I want to apologize for my public criticism of Saturday’s officiating. I am a competitive person and player. My comments reflected my passion for the game, and I apologize for my choice of language.”

Big Ten Conference Announces Public Reprimand To Iowa Football Student-Athlete Nico Ragaini

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced today Iowa football student-athlete Nico Ragaini has been issued a public reprimand for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy following his comments regarding officiating in reference to the September 9, 2023, football game against Iowa State.

Big Ten Conference Agreement 10.01 states in part that “The Big Ten Conference expects all contests involving a member institution to be conducted without compromise to any fundamental element of sportsmanship. Such fundamental elements include integrity of the competition, civility toward all, and respect, particularly toward opponents and officials.”

The Big Ten Conference considers this matter concluded.