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Storm damage picture from Cass County EMA Director Mike Kennon

News, Weather

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Taken 10 miles south of Fontanelle. One mile south of the Adair-Adams Co. line. 110th and Sycamore. Referred to as “Williamson.”

Photo courtesy Mike Kennon

Photo courtesy Mike Kennon

Lewis man arrested on 2 charges Saturday

News

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports a Lewis man was arrested Saturday on a couple of charges. 22-year old Naser Jamal was taken into custody for Interference with Official Acts and on a Cass County warrant for Robbery in the 2nd Degree. He was booked into the Cass County Jail and held, pending a court appearance.

(12-p.m. News)

This is Your Nishna Valley 08-01-2015

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

August 3rd, 2015 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

Play

Backyard and Beyond 08-03-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 3rd, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Laura Olsen, Lead Teacher for 4-year-olds at Little Lambs Preschool in Atlantic, about how children learn.

Play

Heartbeat Today 08-03-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

August 3rd, 2015 by admin

Jim Field talks about dealing with warranties and service contracts.

Play

Adams County Tornado rated EF-1

News, Weather

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A National Weather Service survey team has given a preliminary estimate of a tornado Sunday night in Adams county as an EF-1, or “weak.” The 350-yard wide twister packed peak winds of 100 mph, with a path length of 4.2 miles. It began 9.1 miles north/northeast of Prescott at around 6:25-p.m. and headed south before turning east and ending 8.2-miles north/northeast of Prescott at around 6:50-p.m.

 

Photo via Iowa Storm Chaser Network's Facebook page

Photo via Iowa Storm Chaser Network’s Facebook page

9-1-1 land-line service disrupted in parts of Cass & Montgomery Counties

News

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Cass County 9-1-1 Director Rob Koppert reports 9-1-1 service in parts of Cass County and Montgomery has been disrupted this morning due to a cut fiber optic line south of Atlantic. Koppert says only land-line 9-1-1 service is affected.

Calls made to 9-1-1 via cell phone are not affected. The area impacted includes Griswold, Lewis, Grant and Elliott. People needing to report an emergency should use their cellular phones.

People without a cellular phone are urged to contact a friend or relative that does have a cellular phone. People can also try calling the Cass County 911 Center administrative line at 712-243-2204 although long distance from those telephone exchanges may or may not be affected by the cable cut.

AUGUST 2015

Birthday Club

August 3rd, 2015 by admin

August 1st:

  • Peyton Madsen of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Roger Lyon of Atlantic

August 2nd:

  • Toby Thomas of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Mayne Jorgensen of Exira
  • Judy McClure of Atlantic
  • Maxine Blunk of Atlantic

August 3rd:

  • Rachel Jensen of Brayton (Winner)

August 4th:

  • Kelsi Templeman of Wiota (Winer)
  • Linda Petersen of Exira
  • Chris Parks of Atlantic

August 5th:

  • Martin Nelson of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Mel of Mel’s Diner in Brayton
  • Karen Kitelinger of Elk Horn

August 6th:

  • Dwain Thompson of Exira (Winner)
  • Wendall Weideman of Atlantic
  • Roger Steffens of Atlantic

August 7th:

  • Linda Marek of Anita (Winner)
  • Phyllis Kay of Atlantic
  • Chuck Sorensen of Exira

August 8th:

  • no birthdays

August 9th:

  • Linda Eilts of Massena (Winner)
  • Ann Martin of Exira
  • Gloria Sutton of Audubon

August 10th:

  • Sharon Oles of Griswold (Winner)
  • Treva Pitka of Atlantic
  • Lois Nelson of Atlantic
  • Jason Beymer of Atlantic

August 11th:

  • no birthdays

August 12th:

  • Jaden Green of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Robert O’Neill of Avoca
  • Swede Johnson of Exira
  • Harold Faribairn of Atlantic

August 13th:

  • Herb Wahlert of Exira (Winner)
  • Dianna Williams of Atlantic

August 14th:

  • Linda Riesberg of Exira (Winner)

August 15th:

  • Irma Schaaf of Atlantic (Winner)
  • John Ehrman of Casey

August 16th:

  • Darcie Jorgensen of Exira (Winner)

August 17th:

  • Savannah Hays of Exira (Winner)
  • Margot Wolfe
  • Janice Peterson of Atlantic

August 18th:

  • Bobbie Davis of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Barbara Larsen of Exira
  • Colby Madsen of Kimballton
  • Pat Saltmarsh of Atlantic

August 19th:

  • no birthdays

August 20th:

  • Coby Gust of Audubon (Winner)
  • Sandra Schmelling
  • Dorothy Wolf

August 21st:

  • Juliann Daniels of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Erin Smouse of Exira
  • Ardella Petersen of Exira

August 22nd:

  • Todd Nielsen of Exira (Winner)
  • Margie Herbert of Atlantic
  • Jeannette Kees of Atlantic

August 23rd:

  • Lorrie Nichols of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Dennis Newman of Griswold

August 24th:

  • Mark Jespersen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Tyler Mosier of Atlantic
  • Barbara Jean Devall of Audubon
  • Sharon Foster of Griswold
  • Clair Paulsen of Exira
  • Doug Jensen of Audubon

August 25th:

  • Brandon Harry of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Brenda Swope of Atlantic
  • Karen McFadden of Urbandale

August 26th:

  • Janice Kinnison of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Julie Mortensen of Kimballton

August 27th:

  • Chance Lauritsen of Exira (Winner)

August 28th:

  • Juli Seemann of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Irene Rydl of Anita
  • Madonna Nisson of Atlantic

August 29th:

  • Melanie Larsen of Audubon (Winner)

August 30th:

  • Fern Lindvall of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Charlene Johnson of Atlantic
  • Sharon Yokimishyn

Operation T-Bone Winners announced

News

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon Chamber of Commerce has released a list of winners from Saturday’s 65th “Operation T-Bone” day parade and related events.

Parade Winners include:

  • Antique Auto, 1959 & Older: Amy Jorgensen
  • Milestone Auto, 1960 & Newer: Laura Nowatzke
  • Antique Machinery: Harold Rustvold
  • Saddle: Alvin Grabill
  • Hitch: Audubon State Bank
  • Jr. Division: The Children’s Nest
  • Sr. Division/1st Prize: Heuss Distributing Ag Bowl
  • Sr. Division/2nd Prize: Community Insurance Agency
  • Good Neighbor: Exira Care Center
  • Grand Champion: Class of 1965.

BBQ Contest Winners:

  • 1st place: Bob Trestroet, with his brisket sandwich
  • 2nd place: Bob Trestroet, Prime Rib
  • 3rd place: Jeremy King, Stuffed Jalapeno Burger

Beef Certificate Raffle Winners:

  • (2) $200 beef certificate winners: Kathy Graeve & Lee Nielsen
  • (2) $100 beef certificate winners: Russell Blohm & Mark Heller
  • (2) $50 beef certificate winners: Arlen Wiederstein & Doug Olson.

Shenandoah Police report, 8/3/15

News

August 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Shenandoah report three arrests. On Friday, 43-year old Derek Dumler, of Shenandoah, was arrested on a Page County warrant for allegedly making a false statement on an application for a Permit to Carry a weapon. Dumler posted a $500 bond and was cited into court. That same day, 68-year old Robert Burgess, of Shenandoah, was arrested on a Page County warrant charging him with Assault. Burgess was being held in the Page County Jail.

And on Sunday, Shenandoah Police arrested 37-year old Joseph Peterson, of Coin, for OWI/3rd Offense, and Fraudulent Possession of Prescription Drugs. He has since posted bond and was given a date to appear later, in court.