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MARTHA WATERS, 93, of Atlantic (Svcs. 10/12/15)

Obituaries

October 7th, 2015 by Jim Field

MARTHA WATERS, 93, of Atlantic died Tuesday, October 6th at the Heritage House in Atlantic.  Funeral services for MARTHA WATERS will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Oct. 12th, at the 1st United Methodist Church, in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 9-am until Noon on Sat. (Oct. 10th), and from Noon until the time of family visitation on Sunday, from 3-until 5-p.m.

Online condolences may be left at www.RolandFuneralService.com

Memorials may be directed to the Atlantic 1st United Methodist Church; Atlantic Public Library, or the Heritage House Good Samaritan Fund.

Burial will be in Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, in Atlantic.

MARTHA WATERS is survived by:

Daughter: Teresa (Carey) Noland of Adair.

Son: Michael (Kay) Waters of Omaha, NE.

EDWIN “GENE” EUGENE MONSON, 75, of Harlan (Svcs. 10-10-2015)

Obituaries

October 7th, 2015 by admin

EDWIN “GENE” EUGENE MONSON, 75, of Harlan died Wednesday, October 7th at Elm Crest Assisted Living in Harlan.  Funeral Services for GENE MONSON will be held Saturday, October 10th at 10:30am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Family will greet friends on Friday, October 9th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin.

EDWIN “GENE” EUGENE MONSON is survived by:

Sons: Jason (Michele) Monson of Irwin.  Jeff (Kristen) Monson of Urbandale.

Brother: Cyrus (Marolyn) Monson of Irwin.

5 Grandchildren

Fatal accident in Union County Wed. morning

News

October 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man from Polk County died this (Wednesday) morning, during a fiery, single-vehicle crash in Union County. The Iowa State Patrol says the driver of the SUV, 60-year old Patrick A. Mitchell, of Des Moines, who was wearing his seat belt, died at the scene.

Officials say Mitchell was traveling south on Green Valley Road, south of 140th Street, at around 3:35-a.m., when his 2010 Subaru Forester left the road, went airborne over a drainage ditch and crashed through a fence, before coming to rest and bursting into flames.

The accident remains under investigation.

2 arrests in Montgomery County

News

October 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests took place, Tuesday. At around 2:20-p.m., deputies arrested 59-year old William Elliott, of Red Oak, on two warrants out of Fremont County. The warrants were for Violation of a No Contact Order, and Operating a vehicle without the Owners Consent. Elliott was transported from the Montgomery County Jail by Fremont County deputies, back to the Fremont County Jail.

And, at around 12:40-p.m. Tuesday, deputies in Montgomery County arrested 27-year old Zackery Haley, of Villisca, for Violation of a No Contact Order. Haley was being held at the Jail in Red Oak.

Reminder: IA DOT license stations closed Thursday

News

October 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A reminder from Cass County Treasurer Tracey J. Marshall: All Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) driver’s license stations will be closed Thursday, Oct. 8th, for employee training. The stations will resume full operations beginning 8:30-a.m., Friday.

Atlantic ready to host Cross Country Meet Thursday

Sports

October 7th, 2015 by admin

The Atlantic Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are preparing for their home meet on Thursday, October 8th at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club.  Racing will begin at 4:00pm with the Middle School Girls race.  The final of 6 races is set to begin at 6:00pm.  Spectators should enter on 22nd Street  and park in the driving range.  The start and finish area will be near the parking area at the Hole 10 tee box area.  Approximately 900 runners are expected to take par in the meet with 28 Varsity teams on hand.

In the Girls Varsity race 3A 7th ranked Dallas Center-Grimes and 3A 12th ranked Denison-Schleswig will be the team favorites.  Harlan, Glenwood, and Shenandoah-Essex (9th in 2A) are some of the expected top challenging teams.  Individually Lexi Smith of Dallas Center-Grimes will be one of the favorites to win the race with Tiffany Williams of Atlantic, Ellie Mendlik of Denison-Schleswig, and Kye Madsen of Lewis Central are expected to challenge for the lead.  The Girls race will feature 160 plus runners.

In the Boys Varsity Race 3A 4th Ranked Dallas Center-Grimes is a slight team favorite with 3A 6th Ranked Harlan, 3A 13th Ranked Winterset, and Thomas Jefferson some of the top contenders. Individually Cooper McDermott of Creston and Brenden O’Brien of Lewis Central are expected to battle for the win with John Dahlheimer of Thomas Jefferson and Curtis Harryman of Winterset expected to compete at the front.

The meet will also feature a Co-Ed Trophy and Dallas Center-Grimes will be a large favorite to win. Harlan, Shenandoah, Winterset, Lewis Central, and Atlantic are also expected to have good showings in both races.

Atlantic Fireman’s Picnic and Parade set for this weekend

News

October 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and the Atlantic Volunteer Fire Department have partnered together to create the First Annual Firemen’s Picnic before the Firemen’s Parade.  Chamber Executive Director Quida Wymer says “The goal is to bring the community downtown early to shop their favorite businesses, enjoy a BBQ meal and stay for the Annual Parade.” EventPhotoFull_Firemen's hat graphic

The picnic begins at 4 p.m. The meal is $6 and includes a brisket sandwich, baked beans, chips and a drink. The meat is being provided by the Atlantic Locker and Henningsen’s Processing, and will be smoked by participants in the 1st Annual “Smokin’ the Competition” BBQ smoke-off taking place this Friday evening, on 6th Street, between Chestnut and Poplar.

Entertainment for all ages will be available throughout the evening. Face Painters, Clowns, a Bounce House and a landing from Lifenet will be at the picnic along with performances by Isiserettes Drill & Drumline and the Pleasant Green Baptist Church Marching Saints. The award winning ministry allows the youth to express themselves through dance and drum corp. Their ages range from 3 years old to 20.

Following the picnic at 6 p.m. you can watch the Firemen’s Parade from Chestnut Street. To be a part of the parade, please begin line up at 4 p.m. at 3rd & Olive Street. There will be volunteers there to direct you where to go.

The Firemen’s Picnic and Parade is presented to you by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Atlantic Volunteer Fire Department and sponsored by Atlantic Locker, Henningsen’s Processing, Lloyd and Meredith, W & S Appliance, Megan Roberts, State Farm, Cappels’ Ace Hardware, Designer Portraits, Great Western Bank, Pelgas, Rancho Grande & Robinson’s True Value. For more information on the Firemen’s Picnic & Parade or a full list of activities, visit www.atlanticiowa.com.

Glenwood man arrested Tues. on MO. warrant for burglary & more

News

October 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a Glenwood man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant out of Nodaway County, MO.

Benjamin Ensley

Benjamin Ensley

21-year old Benjamin Ensley faces charges that include Burglary in the 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, Assault in the 2nd Degree, Theft in the 1st Degree, and Property damage. His bond was set at $50,000, altogether.

GERALD “JERRY” NORDELL HOILIEN, 55, of Key Largo, FL, [formerly of McGregor, IA] (Graveside svcs. 10-10-15)

Obituaries

October 7th, 2015 by admin

GERALD “JERRY” NORDELL HOILIEN, 55, of Key Largo, FL (&  formerly McGregor, IA) died September 30th, 2015. A Private Family Graveside service for JERRY HOILIEN will be held 1-p.m. Sat., Oct. 10th, in Boscobel, WI.

JERRY HOILIEN is survived by:

His daughters: Jada (Jake) Miller, of South Haven, MS; Josie Hoilien, of Key Largo, FL; and Katie Hoilien, of McGregor.

His sisters: Catherine (Larry Friedburg) Hoilien, of Denver, CO; Mary (Randy) Henningsen, of Marne; Julie (Jeff Mason) Hoilien, of Eldorado Springs, CO.

and 1 granddaughter

(Podcast) Heartbeat Today, 10/7/2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

October 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Jim Field speaks with local Civil Air Patrol members Doug Rossell and Jason Erickson, about an Oct. 27th E-Waste recycling event, in Atlantic.

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