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The next to last week of September has ended with at least three fatal accidents (As of Friday). According to the Iowa State Patrol, an accident in Hardin County at around 10:30-a.m. Friday, claimed one life and resulted in injuries to another person. Authorities say a 2011 Chevy Avalanche driven by 18-year-old Alexazander Purman, of Elkader, was traveling east on Highway 20, when it entered the median and continued into the westbound lanes, where the pickup collided head-on with a 2016 Ford Explorer.
Purman was flown by Aircare to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He was not wearing a seat belt. The driver of the SUV, 61-year-old Bryan Harken, of Spencer, was wearing a seat belt but died from his injuries at the scene. The accident remains under investigation.
A collision Thursday evening in Jasper County claimed the life of a man on a bicycle. The State Patrol reports a 2017 Ford Escape driven by 19-year-old Halli Kay Versteegh, of Newton, was traveling south on S-74 near Newton at around 7:30-p.m., when it struck a bicyclist who was riding down the middle of the road. 58-year-old Mark Wayne Adkins, of Newton, died from his injuries after being flown to Mercy Hospital, in Des Moines by Mercy Air helicopter.
And, as we reported earlier, the Iowa State Patrol reports a woman was struck and killed by a school bus Thursday morning, in Guttenberg. The Patrol report says 66-year-old Judy Puls, of Guttenberg, was crossing a street when a school bus driven by 73-year-old Ronnie Moser was attempting to make a turn and struck her. Puls died at the scene. No charges have been filed as the State Patrol continues to investigate.
(Menlo, Iowa) – An accident involving a semi-tractor trailer rollover had eastbound Interstate 80 in Adair County blocked in both lanes, and traffic being re-routed, Friday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened near Greenfield exit (Exit 86). Eastbound traffic was diverted to an alternate exit and around the crash scene. Additional information is not available as of the time of this report.
ATLANTIC- Atlantic, IA — Flu season is approaching soon, and Atlantic Medical Center, RHC is making it easy for patients to get their annual flu vaccine. This year, options include drive-thru appointments, immunizations at school, and satellite clinics in Anita, Griswold, and Massena. Drive-thru flu shots will begin this Monday, September 27th and continue through the end of October. Cass Health Chief Clinic Administrator Tammy Bireline says “Patients loved the convenience of the drive-thru appointments last year, and we’re happy to offer the service again.” Appointments can be made by calling 712-243-2850. Appointments are available on Monday and Friday mornings from 8 am to noon and on Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 6 pm. The drive-thru will be located in the curved driveway on 10th street, at the top of the staff parking lot (Lot D).
Flu Shots at School:
Students at Atlantic High School, Atlantic Middle School, CAM, and Griswold can receive their shots at school this year. Bireline says “Flu shots will be available at most of the schools this year, which is a great option for busy families.” Parents who want their student to receive the flu shot at school need to complete the required consent form (download at casshealth.org) and return it to the school by October 1.
Flu Shots in Anita, Griswold, Massena:
While drive-thru flu shots will not be available at Atlantic Medical Center’s satellite locations in Anita, Griswold, and Massena, people are still able to easily receive their flu shot in each clinic. “We encourage people to call ahead and make sure that we have the flu vaccine readily available at that location. Most of the time, we’re able to make same-day appointments for those folks to stop in and get their flu shot. We do our best to make it quick and easy, so calling ahead helps us be prepared for the patient,” said Bireline.
(Griswold, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Desiree Hoye, owner/photographer of Heart of Hoye Photography, on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. The Ambassadors joined Desiree and her husband Anthony in celebrating the opening of the new photography studio located at 404 Main Street in Griswold.
Desiree Hoye has always had a natural eye for taking photos and designing, but it wasn’t until a friend asked if she would take engagement photos that she truly took hold of her gift for photography. Fast-forward to summer of this year when she officially opened a studio of her own. Desiree shared that the studio allows her to create a warm and welcoming environment for sessions in conjunction with her many outdoor settings.
Ambassadors Pictured Left to Right: Jessi Klever, Alden Harriman, Ruth Sears, Dawn Marnin, Anthony Hoye, Scott Bennett, Desiree Hoye, Dolly Bergmann, Megan Roberts, Mike Cook, Kathie Hockenberry.
Desiree takes pride in her ability to connect quickly with the individuals/ families which allows everyone to feel comfortable and at ease. This connection paired with a calm environment allows Desiree to catch true emotion and candid moments during any engagement, wedding, family, or newborn session. Heart of Hoye Photography is located at 404 Main Street in Griswold.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – A tree that can live as long as 3,000 years (according to ArborDay.org), will be planted by the Atlantic High School Class of 1970, Saturday afternoon, on the grounds of the High School. Dr. Tressa Wilcox, of Atlantic, say a Gingko Tree will planted at 2-p.m. Saturday by the east drive of the Atlantic High School. The “50-year plus 1” event was delayed due to the pandemic. The AHS Class of 1970 planted a Gingko Tree back in 1970, also.
The class planted their first tree on the grounds of the downtown Atlantic City Park. It can be found on the northeast side, and a little toward the central part of the park. Dr. Wilcox said that first tree “is doing very well.”
Gingko leaves in the Fall
Since they graduated, the AHS Class of 1970 has lost 35 of their classmates.
Dr. Wilcox says school officials have been very supportive of the tree planting.
The hole the tree will be located in, is deep enough for the 12-foot tall tree.
(Radio Iowa) – Iowans may have recently received a text message that makes it look like they aren’t registered to vote, but county and state officials say the text isn’t from them. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate as well as many county auditors on Thursday posted social media messages that there’s a text message circulating throughout the state regarding voter registration and that it did not come from their office.
The text says “According to our records, you may not have registered to vote in Iowa.” It then tells the message recipient that you can secure your vote by clicking on a link to complete a voter registration form. Pate says that his office has talked to the entity that sent the text messages, which is a political party, and they assure that the website is secure.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to two separate accidents during the past week. Officials say on Wednesday (9/22), an accident occurred on eastbound Interstate 80, in Cass County. Authorities say Trevor Dean Bennett, of Davenport, was traveling east in a 2015 Ford Fusion. A semi-tractor trailer braked ahead of the car, causing the vehicle to strike the rear of the semi-trailer. The semi-truck continued on, and did not stop. Bennett suffered minor injuries, and was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital by Cass County EMS.
And, on September 17th, Cass County Deputies responded to an accident at Highway 71 and I-80. Officials say Changaze Khan, of Stockton, California, was driving at 2017 Freightliner Semi and leaving the I-80 west bound exit ramp, when he failed to yield, striking another semi that was traveling southbound on Highway 71. A 2009 semi-truck driven by Richard Allan Hansen of Audubon, was struck in the rear driver’s side of the trailer. Khan was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
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(Radio Iowa) – Republican Chuck Grassley announced at 4 a.m. this (Friday) morning that he is running for re-election to an eighth term in the U.S. Senate. Grassley’s campaign account on Twitter features a photo of Grassley in a corn field, with a sentence quoting Grassley as saying he “has a lot more to do, for Iowa.” During an interview with Radio Iowa earlier this month, Grassley said he was gauging the opinions of Iowans on the topic. “It’s very difficult to determine because I don’t have just a few people say, ‘You ought to retire, ‘ and maybe those are people who want me to retire because they want to elect a Democrat,” Grassley said. “I don’t kow their motives, but I get a lot of people who encourage me to run and say: ‘We need your common sense there.’ That’s very encouraging.”
(R-IA) Sen. Charles Grassley
Grassley celebrated his 88th birthday on Friday. He is one of seven senators who are in their 80s and Grassley says his age is no reason to retire from the Senate. “Don’t you think octogenarians need some representation, too?” Grassley said, with a laughter. “That’s kind of a tongue in cheek answer, but don’t you think you need a little institutional knowledge around?”
Grassley says he’s had a physical, is healthy and goes for a run before sunrise six days a week. Grassley could face a G-O-P Primary challenger next year, as Republican State Senator Jim Carlin of Sioux City announced earlier this year he’s running for the U.S. Senate. Two Democrats have announced they’re seeking a spot on the 2022 ballot to challenge Grassley. Abby Finkenauer of Cedar Rapids is a former member of the U.S. House. Dave Muhlbauer of Manilla is a former Crawford County Supervisor.