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WILLIAM EDWARD “Bill” LITTLER, III, 68, of Adair (Svcs. 3/9/24)

Obituaries

March 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

WILLIAM EDWARD “Bill” LITTLER, III, 68, of Adair (Owner & publisher of the Adair News), died Saturday, March 2, 2024, at home. Funeral services for BILL LITTLER III will be held at Noon on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at the Adair Fire Hall in Adair. Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Adair has the arrangements.

Public visitation with family will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Adair Fire Hall in Adair.

A luncheon will be held following the funeral service also held at the Adair Fire Hall.

A private interment will be held at Sunnyhill Cemetery in Adair.

Memorials may be directed to the Adair Fire & EMS for EMS education, The Adair Public Library, or the Boys & Girls Club in Adair, in memory of Bill. They may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.

BILL LITTLER III is survived by:

His wife  – Connie.

His sons – Bill (Amy) Littler, Andy (Suzi) Littler and Ben Littler.

His sisters – Mary Beth (Kevin) Petty, and Diane Littler.

5 grandchildren, his in-laws and other relatives.

3 injured in Boone County crash Saturday evening

News

March 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Pilot Mound, Iowa) – A collision Saturday evening in Boone County resulted in three injuries. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2017 Chevy Equinox SUV driven by 17-year-old Dylan Joseph Herout, of Omaha, was traveling north on H Avenue, and a 20020 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by 59-year-old Robbie Thomas Schreier, of Fort Dodge, was traveling west on 130th Street. When the SUV entered the intersection, it was struck by the pickup. The accident happened at around 5:20-p.m.

Both drivers were injured, along with a passenger in the SUV, 18-year-old Britney Alexis Herout, of Omaha. All three crash victims were flown by Life Flight helicopter to the hospital. Dylan Herout – who was not wearing a seat belt -and Robbie Schreier were transported to Methodist in Des Moines. Britney Herout was transported to Iowa City.

The collision remains under investigation.

Shenandoah Police report: 2/16-29 arrests

News

March 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Shenandoah, Iowa) – Officials with the Shenandoah Police Department, Saturday evening (March 2nd), released a report on arrests that occurred between Feb. 16th and the 29th. The report is shown below:

2 arrested in Red Oak, Saturday

News

March 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Two men were arrested on separate charges, Saturday, in Red Oak. According to Red Oak Police, Officers conducted a traffic stop at around 2:10-p.m. at the intersection of Highway 34 and N. 4th Street. Upon further investigation, 57-year-old Joseph Jay Ireland, of Burlington (IA), was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond at the Montgomery County Jail was set at $1,000.

And, at around 5:35-p.m., Saturday, Red Oak Police were called to the 800 block of N. 2nd Street for a physical altercation. After a brief investigation, 22-year-old Noah Donald Groves, of Red Oak, was arrested for Simple Assault. His bond was set at $300.

Reward grows again for information leading to a missing Sac County man

News

March 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The reward for a missing Iowa man is growing again. David Schultz hasn’t been seen since November of last year. According to Sac County Crime Stoppers, the reward is now $28,400. That includes $25,000 that the Sac County Board of Supervisors approved from its allotment of Federal American Rescue Plan funding.

The rest of the reward comes from community contributions. Donations for the reward fund can be made at Iowa State Bank in Sac City, or to the Sac County Crime Stoppers Venmo account @Saccocrimestoppers.

David Schultz

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024

Weather

March 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: **RED FLAG WARNING from 9-a.m. until 6-p.m. for extreme fire danger**Sunny & windy. High near 73. S/SW wind becoming Westerly at 20-to near 40-mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy & breezy. Low around 41. W-E/NE @ 10-20.

Monday: Partly sunny w/a 30% chance of rain, mainly before noon. High near 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 61. NE-N/NW @ 5-10.

Wednesday: Partly sunny w/a slight chance of rain. High near 59.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 69. The Low was 35. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 54 and the Low was 26. The Record High for March 3rd was 79 in 1983. The Record Low was -11 in 2014. Sunrise: 6:53. Sunset: 6:12-p.m.

Chase leads to a fatal crash in Davenport, Sunday morning

News

March 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Davenport, Iowa) – The driver of a 2011 Nissan Maxima died early this (Sunday) morning, following a crash in Davenport. The Iowa State Patrol says the unidentified driver was attempting to elude the Iowa State Patrol northbound on N. Brady Street at E. 53rd, when the vehicle went out of control  and crashed  at around 12:43-a.m.

The individual was transported to Genesis East Hospital by Davenport EMS, but died from their injuries.

The Patrol was assisted by Davenport Police and Fire Department.

2 arrested on drug charges in Creston, Friday

News

March 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department say two people were arrested on separate drug charges, Friday night. At around 8:15-p.m., 53-year-old Jerry Robert Mercer, of Creston, was arrested at the intersection of Summit and Maple. Mercer was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana 2nd Offense. He was taken to the Union County Jail where he was later released on $1300 cash or surety bond.

And, a little after 11-p.m., Friday, 20-year-old Gunnar Lee Millslagle, of Cromwell, was arrested at the intersection of Oak and Howard. Millslagle was charged with Possession of Cannabidiol 1st Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Helagle was taken to the Union County Jail where he was later released on $1300 cash or surety bond.

Saturday morning, Creston Police arrested 56-year-old Jeffrey K Hunt, of Illinois. He was arrested in the 1300 block of E. Howard Street, for Assault. Hunt was cited and released from the scene

And, at around 8:25-p.m. Saturday, Creston Police arrested 39-year-old Yarioska Rondoncama, of New York, for Driving while Revoked and Tampering with or Circumvent Ignition Interlock Device. Rondoncama was taken into custody at 800 Laurel Street and transported to the Union County Jail, where he was being held on $1300 cash or surety bond.

GEORGE GOODWIN NICHOLS, of Parsons, KS (Celebration of Life 3//24)

Obituaries

March 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

GEORGE GOODWIN NICHOLS, of Parsons, KS (an Atlantic High School graduate), died February 13, 2024, at home.  A Celebration of Life visitation for GEORGE NICHOLS, with the family present, will be on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, from 10-a.m. until Noon, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

GEORGE NICHOLS is survived by:

His fiancé – Jennifer Elsey and her son, Randy.

His son – Devon Nichols.

His sister – Marla (Bill) Gallien.

and his niece Valarie Todd.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Vargason wins Atlantic Chamber’s “Distinguished Service Award”

News

March 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual dinner and awards program, Friday night (March 1st). During the program the 2023 Distinguished Service Award was presented to Dan Vargason. He was nominated for his passion for youth development, going above and beyond his role as an educator and coach.

It was noted Vargason spends a considerable amount of time outside of school teaching youth the importance of volunteerism and what it means to love your community.

Dan Vargason receives the award from 2022 recipient Melissa Ihnen. (Atlantic Chamber photo)

Now in its 38th year, the award honors a strong, passionate community leader with the Distinguished Service Award. It is the highest award for services and contributions to the Atlantic Community.
Chamber officials say they are grateful to everyone who submitted a nomination this year.