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DeSantis says Biden will win if 2024 is about controversies of the past

News

August 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is subtly urging Iowa Caucusgoers to focus on the 2024 election rather than on former President Donald Trump’s indictments. Without saying Trump’s name, DeSantis made the pitch to a crowd in Garner this weekend.

DeSantis says last Wednesday’s debate has kicked off a new phase of the campaign.

DeSantis is about halfway through his plan to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Businessman Vivek (vih-VAKE) Ramaswamy (rahm-uh-SWAH-mee) also campaigned in Iowa this weekend and told reporters his goal is to finish in the top three in the 2024 Iowa Caucuses.

Ramaswamy held events in half a dozen Iowa towns Friday and Saturday, drawing people who had never heard of him before Wednesday’s debate.

Ramaswamy was in seventh place in this month’s Des Moines Register/N-B-C News/Mediacom Iowa Poll.

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Grant Resident Charged for Animal Neglect

News

August 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

Montgomery County Deputies received an anonymous tip on Sunday, August 27 of possible animal neglect in the 200 block of Maple Street in Grant.  After speaking with the animal owner, 25 year old Shelby Woods, they determined that 2 dogs and a cat have not had adequate access to food and water or proper hygiene.  All three animals were released to Animal Alliance of Red Oak.  Woods was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and charged with three counts of Animal Neglect.  All three charged are misdemeanors.  Bond was set at $300.

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Skyscan Forecast for Monday, August 28, 2023

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

August 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

Today:  A slight chance of sprinkles after 5:00 pm. Mostly sunny with a high near 88.  South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight:  Mostly clear with a low around 58.  North wind 5 mph.
Tuesday:  Mostly sunny with widespread haze after 2:00 pm and a high near 85.  North wind 5 to 10mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday:  Sunny with a high near 84.  South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday:  Sunny with a high near 87.  South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday’s high was 82 degrees, this morning’s low 54.  This day last year the high was 86 and the low 65.  The record high for this date is 100 degrees set in 1984 and the record low is 35 set in 1967.  Sunrise this morning will be at 6:41 am and sunset tonight is at 8:00 pm.

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BENJAMIN NICHOLAS STEIN, 40, of Woodbine (9-1-2023)

Obituaries

August 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

BENJAMIN NICHOLAS STEIN, 40, of Woodbine died August 21, 2023 at Community Memorial Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial for BENJAMIN NICHOLAS STEIN will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is assisting the family.

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Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the church with a rosary prayed at 7:00 pm.

Burial in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth.

BENJAMIN NICHOLAS STEIN is survived by:

Mother:  Julie Stein of Portsmouth

Father:  Kenneth Stein of Portsmouth

Brothers:  Nick (Miranda) Stein of Portsmouth; Lincoln ( Michelle) Stein of West Des Moines.

Sister:  Becca Stein (Fiance Michael Wegner) of Des Moines

Grandfather:  Mick Schmidt of Harlan

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ELLIANNA “ELLI” MAE RIEBER, 22 (Svcs. 9/2/23)

Obituaries

August 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

ELLIANNA “ELLIE” MAE RIEBER, 22, died Friday, August 25, 2023 in Omaha, NE.  Funeral services for ELLI RIEBER will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at the Wabash Memorial Chapel in Shenandoah. Wabash Memorial Chapel in Shenandoah and Rieken Funeral Homes in Griswold and Oakland are assisting the family.

Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 5-7 PM at Faith Lutheran Church in Griswold. Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to People 4 Paws in Shenandoah or to the family.

ELLI RIEBER is the daughter of Jason and Tina (Spears) Rieber, of Shenandoah.

Her brothers – Colten Williamson of Oregon and Drake Rieber of Elliott, IA

Her grandparents Tom and Ann Spears of Shenandoah, and Merlyn and Sharon Rieber of Griswold

Other relatives and friends.

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DARREL WIESE, 79, of Manning (8-30-2023)

Obituaries

August 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

DARREL WIESE, 79, of Manning died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center.  Funeral services for DARREL WIESE will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Manning.  Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is assisting the family.

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Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.  Visitation will resume Wednesday at 10:00 am at the church.

Burial at a later date in the Manning Cemetery.

DARREL WIESE is survived by:

Children:  Donna Pulido of Carrol; Steven (Darlene) Wiese of Carroll; Kristine Wolterman of Carroll

Step-Children:  Julie Long of Mason City; David (Teresa) Heue of Lytton; Michael (Kalynne) Heue of Radciffe; Deb Grote of Carroll.

Sister-in-Law:  Jean (Larry) Jons of Westside.

Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren

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HAROLD JOSEPH SCHOLL, 90, of Adair (9-6-2023)

Obituaries

August 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

HAROLD JOSEPH SCHOLL, 90, of Adair died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at CHI Health Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE.  A Celebration of Life Service for HAROLD JOSEPH SCHOLL will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Open visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. followed by a masonic service at 7:00 p.m.at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Anita, IA, with full military graveside rites conducted by Anita Post 210 and the Iowa Military Funeral Honors.

A luncheon will be held at the Anita Community Building following the burial.

Memorials may be directed to the Scholl Family at this time. They will be designated to many of Harold’s favorite local charities and organizations and may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.

HAROLD JOSEPH SCHOOL is survived by:

Wife:  Phyllis Scholl

Daughters:  Joni (Rusty) Raper, Gina (Tom) Gettler, Judi Rumple, Julie Jensen, Jyl Scholl (Joe Avey, fiance)

Sister:  Rosalie (Gene) Kopp

14 Grandchildren

29 Great-Grandchildren

5 Great-Great-Grandchildren

and many nieces and nephews.

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WEEK OF AUGUST 28, 2023

Trading Post

August 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

WANTED: Looking for a small pickup to buy or trade for a 2002 Ford Explorer. Needing a wagon or cart to pull behind scooter and a small riding lawn mower in good working order. Call 712-243-4016

FOR SALE:  Ceiling Fan with 5 blades and 5 lights.  Asking $25.00.  Located in Anita.  Please call 712-254-0961.

FOR SALE: Medium size bicycle in good condition for $20. Also a baby swing for $20. Will deliver to Exira and Atlantic. Call 712-254-0217

FOR SALE:  Pet grooming table with tools, Adjustable height.  $35.  Call 417-463-4070.

FOR SALE:  72″ dark oak dining room table with 6 very comfortable leather covered chairs.  Had very little use, so in great condition.  Located in Adair.  Call 417-463-4979 to see it.  Asking $600, or make an offer.

GARAGE SALE:  POP-UP Indoor Garage Sale at 8 W. 4th Street, Atlantic, TODAY (Thurs)- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  *Look for the balloons!*  Boy’s clothes & shoes (ages 6-10), Girl’s/Junior’s/Women’s clothes & shoes (Girl’s 7/8 to Women’s Lg), Coats/snowpants, puzzles/games, kid’s blankets, cups/mugs, housewares, picture frames, dog beds/harnesses, bed sheets, comforter & more!

FOR SALE:  Lenox “Poppies on Blue” Chinastone, used 11 dinner and 9 salad plates, also very good condition 10 cereal/soup bowls, 12 mugs, then 1 each 8” round vegetable bowl, 14” oval serving platter, open sauce boat, 6” soufflé bowl, cheese trivet, and bread & butter plate.  Asking $200.     REDUCED TO $100! Call or text 712-249-3976 if interested.

FREE! Tomatoes! Just have too many! Located at 507 5th Street in Griswold. Call 712-778-4491

FOR SALE:  3 men’s size large winter jackets: 1) dark gray quilted light weight but very warm.  Little wear, good work jacket.  $30.  2) Navy fleece-lined light weight, but warm.  Size 42-44 (large) for $25.  3) Never worn, very nice for cold weather with zip-out lining.  Gary-brown and dressier 3/4 length. Asking $35.  Call 712-343-6972 in Avoca.

FOR SALE: Transparent oil natural deck stain….4 gallons of- Cabot #3000. Sells new for $55/ gallon- selling for $40/gallon. 4 gallons of Sherwin Williams. Sells new for $67.50/gallon- selling for $50/gallon. Purchased last fall, so still fresh! Call 712-254-0018

FOR SALE:  2 Fishing rods (10$) each and a 15- or 17-pound string (10$).  Located in Griswold, call 712-406-6455.

FOR SALE: …Red swivel office chair $5.  2) A new White Whirlpool microwave $10.  3) Bissell upright vacuum $10.  4) Panasonic upright vacuum $10.  Call 712-304-4550 or stop by the west back door at 304 W 13th Street and ring the doorbell.

FOR SALE:  a beautiful large oak hutch with lighting.  Asking $125.  Call 249-3730.

WANTED:  searching for extra apples that you are not interested in picking from your trees. We can clean up the fallen ones and even pick boxes for you! Thank you! (661) 361-3147 we are in Atlantic.

FOR SALE:  Several Coca Cola collector items. To see and for more information call 712-249-1825.

FOR SALE:  8 place settings of white dishes.  52 pieces in all.  8 dinner plates, 8 cups, 8 saucers, 8 cereal bowls, 8 soup bowls, 8 dessert plates.  Also includes a large serving bowl, platter, sugar bowl and creamer.  In excellent condition, only used a few times.  $40.  712-243-3311.

FOR SALE:  2000 Sterling Dump Truck.  15.5 Henderson Box with Liner, 3126 Cat Engine 275 HP, Air, Electric Windows, Tilt Sterling, AM-FM, 498,213 Miles, Eaton Fuller Trans 8LL, 26,308 Empty, 58,000 Gross, $39, 950.00 OBO.  Call/Text 641-202-2012.  More photos upon request.

FREE:  I have a twin south shore (white) headboard.  Frame, Box springs, mattress, and bedding.  Free if you come get it.  712-249-6213.

FOR SALE:  Snowblower, asking $350 for it!  712-249-6213.

FOR SALE:  2009 Chevy Silverado.   I am asking $10,900.  Come test drive it!!  If interested please call:  712-249-6213.

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One Dead, Two Injured in Fremont County Accident

News

August 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

One person was killed and two others injured in a motorcycle accident in reported in Fremont County Saturday night.

The Iowa State Patrol reports that two Harley Davidson motorcycles were traveling on Bluff Road in Fremont County between 242nd Avenue and 190th Street when several deer entered the roadway, causing both motorcycles to take evasive action.

One of the motorcycles sustained a wheel malfunction on the sidecar causing it to lose control.  The driver and side car occupant were ejected while the second motorcycle was laid down on its side, ejecting the lone occupant.

The driver of the first motorcycle, 38 year old Andy Lee Wiese of Silver City was pronounced dead at the scene.  The passenger, 70 year old Janelle Lois Wiese of Corning suffered injuries and was taken from the scene by helicopter to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.  The driver of the second motorcycle, 44 year old Adam Ryan Wiese of Denison was also injured and transported by helicopter to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

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Red Oak Police Looking for Help Finding Vandals

News

August 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

The Red Oak Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a rash of overnight vandalism.

Police report vandals either slashed tires on vehicles or spray painted obscenities on other people’s property.  Thirty individuals were affected by these perpetrators, resulting in several thousand dollars worth of damage, and these individuals need to be held accountable.

We ask for the public’s assistance; if you or someone you know was out and about and witnessed something suspicious, we’d like to speak with you. If you have a camera on your property, it may have some valuable information that we would like to look at.

Please contact the Red Oak Police Department at 712-623-6500.

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