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8AM Newscast 08-25-2015

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August 25th, 2015 by admin

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8AM Sportscast 08-25-2015

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August 25th, 2015 by admin

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Baked Chow Mein (8-25-2015)

Mom's Tips

August 25th, 2015 by Jim Field

In a skillet, cook until crumbly and nearly done one pound of ground beef and 1 1/4 cup chopped onion.  Stir often and drain.

Stir in:

  • one small can stems and pieces mushrooms (optional)

Mix together:

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Put meat in greased 1 1/2 quart casserole; add soups and mix.  Sprinkle 1 can chow mein noodles over top.  Bake uncovered 30 to 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

(Dorothy Wagner)

7AM Newscast 08-25-2015

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August 25th, 2015 by admin

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Atlantic Chamber and High School partner for Silver Cord Program

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August 25th, 2015 by admin

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday that it is partnering with the Atlantic High School to start a Silver Cord Program in Atlantic. The Silver Cord Program is a graduation incentive program that promotes volunteerism in the Atlantic area.

Under the program guidelines Atlantic High School seniors who volunteer a minimum of 200 hours throughout their high school career will graduate with a silver cord and be eligible for a $500 scholarship provided by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.

“We are so excited to partner with so many great organization to get the program started. Our goal is to educate as many volunteer based organizations as we can so the program can be a huge success,” Ouida Wymer, Executive Director of the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Atlantic Chamber will introduce the program at an educational meeting on Wednesday, August 26th at 12:00pm at the Rock Island Depot (102 Chestnut Street). The meeting is meant to introduce the program to civic organizations and answer questions about the program.

The meeting is open to any civic organization in the area and organizers are requesting groups to RSVP to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017 or chamber@atlanticiowa.com

St. Louis turns turn 4 double plays in 5-3 win over Arizona

Sports

August 25th, 2015 by admin

PHOENIX (AP) – Lance Lynn pitched six effective innings with the help of four double plays and Yadier Molina hit a two-run single in the seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.

Lynn (10-8) allowed two runs on nine hits and induced three straight inning-ending double plays, including with the bases loaded in the fourth and fifth. Trevor Rosenthal gave up a run-scoring single to David Peralta in the ninth inning before closing out his 39th save.

Matt Carpenter hit a solo homer off Jhoulys Chacin (0-1) and the Cardinals broke open a tie game with a three-run seventh inning. The Cardinals, who have the best record in baseball, have won 10 of their last 11 games against Arizona.

Arizona’s Wellington Castillo hit a solo homer, but flew out with the bases loaded to end the seventh.

Narcotics investigation leads to two arrests

News

August 25th, 2015 by admin

Two suspects were arrested on drug charges in Red Oak on Monday after completion of a narcotics investigation.  At 9:41pm Monday officers arrested 23-year-old Jessica Renee Graham of Essex and 30-year-old Montana Wayne Kroupa of Omaha, NE at the intersection of North Broad and East Washington Streets in Red Oak.  Graham was charged with two counts of Conspiracy to Deliver Controlled Substance Marijuana and Operating While Intoxicated Drugged 1st Offense.  Kroupa was charged with two counts of Delivery of Controlled Substance Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Both suspects are being held at the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on $5,000 cash bond.

Skyscan Forecast 08-25-2015

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August 25th, 2015 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Tuesday, August 25th  Dan Hicks

Today: Mostly sunny skies with a northwest wind at 10-15.  High 77.

Tonight: Mostly clear, light and variable winds.  Low 48.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a southeast wind at 5-10.  High 79.

Thursday: Partly cloudy with some scattered showers and thunderstorms possible in the afternoon.  High 79.

Friday: Partly cloudy to cloudy.  High 79.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th

Trading Post

August 25th, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Glass top patio table, four chairs with cushions and umbrella. $50 Call 712-249-9207.

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FOR SALE: 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6, Green, Auto, cloth seats, 154,000 miles.  Started every day in the winter, has little rust. $800. Text or call 1-712-249-4386.

FOR SALE: Campfire wood. 243 5652.

WANTED: 8 or 12 – 12″ x 6″ x 4″ (close to) patio bricks. 712-249-2591.

 

CORRINE CRETSINGER, 88, of Coon Rapids (Svcs. 08-27-2015)

Obituaries

August 25th, 2015 by Jim Field

CORRINE CRETSINGER, 88, of Coon Rapids died Monday, August 24th at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids.  Funeral Services for CORRINE CRETSINGER will be held Thursday, August 27th at 10:30am at the First Christian Church in  Coon Rapids. Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Orange Township Cemetery near Coon Rapids.

Friends may call on Wednesday, August 26th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids.  Visitation will resume Thursday at 9:30am at the Church prior to services.

CORRINE CRETSINGER is survived by:

Husband: Sam Cretsinger of Coon Rapids.

Sons: Doug (Connie) Cretsinger of Johnston.  Dan (Marci Ann) Cretsinger of St. Charles, Ill.  J. Wiltsie (Mary) Cretsinger of Coon Rapids.

Brother: W. Lee Wiltsie of Coon Rapids.

Sister: Willa Johnson of Florida.

Sister-in-law: Darlene Bowman of Coon Rapids.

12 Grandchildren

26 Great Grandchildren

Other relatives and many friends.