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WILFRID “WILLIE” W. BINTNER, 88, of Exira, died Sat., March 30th, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital, in Audubon. Funeral services for “WILLIE” BINTNER will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., April 3rd, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Exira. Kessler Funeral Home in Exira has the arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home, with the family visitation is from 5:30-until 8-p.m. Tuesday. There will be a Rosary at 5:30-p.m., and a Scripture service at 7-p.m., Tuesday, also at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery east of Exira.
WILFRID BINTNER is survived by:
His wife of 66 years – Avis Bintner, of Exira.
His children – Denny (Pam) Bintner, of Nebraska City, NE; Carol Bintner, of Des Moines; Kathy (Allan) Hanson, of Ankeny; Jim (Kelly) Bintner, of Urbandale; Mike (Judy) Bintner, of Exira; Trish (Bob) McElderry, of West Des Moines; Linda (Gary) Brooks, and Bill Bintner, all of of St. Charles, and Steve (Steph) Bintner, of Indianola.
His brother – Arnold (Lorraine) Bintner, of Exira.
His sisters – Agnes (Eldon) Riesgaard, of Avoca, and Ramona (Duane) Johnson, of St. Cloud, FL.
19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, other relatives & friends.
358 AM CDT MON APR 1 2013
TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. COLDER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTHEAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH.
TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 20S. SOUTHEAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 30S. HIGH IN THE UPPER 50S.
FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 60S.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad and legislators will recognize those who donated land in Iowa for permanent recreation and conservation use. The event, called the Gift to Iowa’s Future, will be at the state Capitol this morning. The first Monday in April is designated as the Gift to Iowa’s Future Recognition Day, an effort which started in 2008.
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) — An 18-year-old Iowa man is facing an arson charge in connection with the fire that destroyed a downtown Knoxville building. Nicholas Carter of Knoxville was arrested Saturday on suspicion of second-degree arson. Carter was released Saturday after posting bond, but authorities say additional charges linked to the March 25th fire are possible.
LANSING, Iowa (AP) — Northwest Iowa authorities are investigating a shooting where a 27-year-old man injured himself. The Allamakee County Sheriff’s office says the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. yesterday at a home near Lansing. Authorities say Logan Bunn fired a gun at a tree outside the home, but the bullet bounced back and hit him. Police were notified after Bunn showed up at a La Crosse, Wisconsin hospital for treatment.
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — The father of one of two Iowa cousins found dead following their disappearance last summer is facing new drug charges. Thirty-six-year-old Daniel Morrissey of Waterloo is being charged with trying to make methamphetamine and possessing simulated meth sometime between December 1st and his February 11th arrest for failing to comply with conditions of his pre-trial release.
A public hearing is set to take place during the City Council meeting Wednesday evening in Atlantic, with regard to the issuance of a maximum of $7.28-million dollars in Sewer Revenue Bonds. City Administrator Doug Harris has previously reported to the Council, that current interest rates makes it beneficial to issue the bonds, rather than draw down the remaining $6.6-million from the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) to finance the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The total amount of the issue is $7.28-million, according to Harris, because the City is required to establish a sinking fund which provides bond holders with some additional security, and, it will ultimately be used to pay off the final payments. Harris estimates a savings to the City of $23,500 per year for the first 17-years of the bond maturity structure, for an overall savings of $391,177. The Council will consider a resolution to enter into a SRF agreement for the bonds, following the public hearing.
In other business, the Atlantic City Council, Wednesday, will hold a public hearing as well, on the plans, specifications, estimated cost and form of contract for the Parks and Recreation Department’s Maintenance and office facility. As we reported last Friday, the Parks and Rec Board on Thursday, approved a base bid and alternate additions for the project, from Iron Specialties, of Atlantic, for $291,362. If the bid is approved by the Council following the public hearing, the project would be paid for using 2012 Bond proceeds.
The Council will also act on a resolution approving the contract and bonds for Dostals Construction Company, with regard to the Sunnyside Tennis Court reconstruction project, in the amount of $295,000. The revised start date for the project is May 1st, with completion expected by no later than July 31st. If the project is not finished, the contractor would be subject damages amounting to $500 per calendar day. The Council will also act on resolutions: approving the contract and bonds amounting to $227,538 for a sanitary sewer relining project; and the 2013 Street Improvement project, which amounts to slightly more than $1.75-million.
Prior to adjournment, the Council will enter into a closed session, as allowed by the Code of Iowa, Chapter 21.5 (i), which pertains to personnel and/or legal matters. The Atlantic City Council meeting begins at 5:30-p.m., Wednesday, at City Hall.
Authorities in Council Bluffs are asking residents to keep an eye out for unusual activity in areas where homes or businesses are vacant or foreclosed. Those are the types of places where thieves target air conditioning units for their copper tubing, and the thefts are happening in broad daylight. Officials told the Daily NonPareil, that 34 air conditioning units have been reported damaged or stolen, most of them in a concentrated area, since January 1st. Many of the thefts have occurred in the downtown area of Council Bluffs, from about 8th Street to Bluff Street, and 9th Avenue north, to West Broadway.
Other air conditioning units have been reported stolen from a four-plex on South First Street, and from the Council Bluffs Veterinary Clinic on Third Street. Vacant and foreclosed homes are often the prime target of thieves, who cause thousands of dollars in damage just to get $30 worth of copper tubing. Authorities say thieves show up in the middle of the day and look as though they are part of a construction crew. Other times, they will target poorly lit businesses and break down the a/c units at night. They’ve hit small businesses, and even churches in the area, according to police.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that theft of copper wire alone costs Americans $1 billion per year. Authorities say no one should be around a business when it is closed, or an abandoned or foreclosed property. Vigilant public reporting of unusual activity around those types of structures could help prevent copper thefts. Officials say some other keys to deterring copper thieves include making sure the area around air conditioning units is well lit, removing bushes or trees that block the view of air conditioners, and installing cyclone fencing.
Authorities say anyone seeing questionable activity, especially when it involves air conditioning units near vacant or foreclosed structures, should call 9-1-1. If possible, get a description of the people working around the unit, and a detailed vehicle description, including a license plate number.
PHOENIX (AP) — Adam Wainwright begins earning his newfound wealth today (Monday) (you can hear the game on KJAN. Pre-game coverage begins at 7:45-p.m., with the 1st pitch slated for 9:10) The right-hander will be on the mound in his third opening-day start when the St. Louis Cardinals face the remodeled Arizona Diamondbacks, who for the second year in a row will open with Ian Kennedy. Wainwright’s start comes four days after he agreed to contract that guarantees him $109.5 million over the next six seasons. Last year, Wainwright was 14-13 with a 3.94 ERA after missing all of the team’s 2011 championship season because of elbow surgery.
” He’s the full package of the guy you look for in your ace,” St. Louis right-hander Jake Westbrook said. “He has all those qualities. We are going to feed off of him and go from there.” Wainwright leads a St. Louis team that, as always, begins with high expectations. The Cardinals fully expect to supply Wainwright and the rest of their pitching staff with plenty of run support. “I think we’ve been very good over the past two years,” said first baseman Allen Craig, who also has a new contract, “and I don’t see any reason why we can’t be one of the best offenses in the National League this year.”
The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, have traded right fielder Justin Upton and added Martin Prado at third base. Three projected regulars — outfielders Adam Eaton and Cody Ross, and shortstop Willie Bloomquist — open on the disabled list. “We don’t need any more injuries,” manager Kirk Gibson said. Neither do the Cardinals, who start with third baseman David Freese and closer Jason Motte on the DL. Eaton, the speedy rookie center fielder, is out for six-to-eight weeks with an arm injury. He was to be the leadoff batter in a lineup that wants to rely more on contact hitting than on home runs. Kennedy, a 21-game winner in Arizona’s NL West championship season of 2011, started slowly last year but finished strong, going 15-12 with a 4.02 ERA overall.
Arizona catcher Miguel Montero raved about the rebuilt roster, especially in terms of team chemistry. “We’ve got a good solid lineup and bench players,” he said. “More than that we’ve got good solid players with good personalities and great attitudes. That’s great — veteran guys that have been around winning ball clubs and can bring a lot to the team.” The most significant addition is Prado, who came to Arizona in the deal that sent Upton to Atlanta. Prado will bat in his customary No. 2 spot, with Aaron Hill dropping to third in the batting order. Both Prado and Hill batted over .300 last season. Montero moves into the cleanup spot, at least for now. Gibson has a history of juggling his batting order.
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who just got a new contract after just one full season in the majors, bats fifth, followed by Jason Kubel, the only returnee from the Arizona openting-day outfield a year ago. Gibson, entering his third full season as Diamondbacks manager, calls this “a very close” group. “They’ve had a good time, they work together, they talk about the game, they’re engaged in the things that we’ve worked on,” he said. “They’ve been open to it. They haven’t been bored with it. They’ve executed in the games. They’ve been open to looking at themselves when things didn’t go the way we wanted, understanding why mistakes are made. You can tell right now they’re ready for the season to start. … There’s a lot of good conversation going on about where we’re headed and how we’re going to get there.”
Mike Matheny opens his second season as Cardinals manager. Centerfielder Jon Jay will bat leadoff for St. Louis. “If you are hitting at the top of the order you definitely want to score runs and we’ve got the guys who are capable of doing it,” Jay said. “My job is simple: get on base and hope we score a lot of runs.” Third baseman Matt Carpenter bats second ahead of left fielder Matt Holliday, Craig, right fielder Carlos Beltran and catcher Yadier Molina. ” Our lineup has a lot of depth in it and there’s a lot of interchangeable parts,” Jay said. “We have a good lineup. Guys are going to be coming off the bench who could play every day.”
Arizona will start slimmed-down right-hander Trevor Cahill on Tuesday, and St. Louis goes with left-hander Jaime Garcia. On Wednesday night, right-hander Brandon McCarthy makes his Arizona debut in his first big league start since he sustained a horrific head injury when he was struck by a line drive while pitching for Oakland last September. Right-hander Lance Lynn starts the series finale for the Cardinals. The rotation for the Cardinals is perhaps the team’s biggest uncertainty. Asked whether he was comfortable with his rotation, Matheny said, “Comfortable is a word I don’t like because I don’t want anybody feeling comfortable.
“I want everybody on the edge normally,” he said. “Go out and do their job, they can always do better, They can consistently improve. That’s been a pretty common theme for us and I want them to continue.”
Authorities in Montgomery County said Saturday, no injuries were reported following a collision between a pickup and a car Friday afternoon, in Red Oak. According to Red Oak Police, a 1995 Chevy pickup driven by 62-year old Valerie Carmona, of Red Oak, was traveling south on Broadway at around 2-p.m., when her vehicle was hit by a 1993 Ford Taurus, driven by 91-year old Esther McHenry, of Red Oak, who was traveling east on Corning Street.
Officials say Carmona claims she had the green light, and proceeded into the intersection, but as she continued into the intersection, the traffic signal turned red. McHenry told authorities she had the green light and proceeded into the intersection, where the collision occurred. Damage from the accident amounted to $1,500. No citations were issued.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) – Davion Berry scored 15 points, Scott Bamforth added 14 and Weber State beat Northern Iowa 59-56 to reach the finals of the CollegeInsider DOT com tournament Saturday night. Bamforth shot 4 of 7 from the 3-point line for the Wildcats (30-6), who will face East Carolina in the CIT title game Tuesday night.
The Wildcats started the game on a 14-2 run, capped by a 3-pointer by Bamforth. The Panthers opened the second half on a 13-3 run, but UNI went 0 for 8 from the 3-point line to close the game. Berry recorded four straight points with just over 4 minutes left to give the Wildcats the lead for good in Cedar Falls.
Seth Tuttle had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Northern Iowa (22-14), which shot just 17.6 percent from beyond the arc at home.
Representatives with the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and the Atlantic Food Pantry received ceremonial checks for $2,500 each over the weekend, as part of a seed company’s contest.
Ruth Steffen (Center, pink jacket) hold a ceremonial $2,500 check for the Cumberland VFD. Representatives with the Dept., including Chief Sean South (on the far left), and the Atlantic Food Pantry along with Bob Sloss (Far right) also appear in the picture. (Ric Hanson/photo)
The checks were presented to CFD Fire Chief Sean South and a representative with the Atlantic Food Pantry’s by Bob Sloss, District Sales Manager for Kruger Seeds, a division of the Monsanto Seed Company, during an event held Saturday evening at the Cumberland Fire Department. Sloss said for the past three-years, Monsanto has sponsored a program called “America’s Farmers Grow Communities.” He said it’s the company’s way of giving back to those communities, whose farmers purchase their products.
In years past, according to Sloss, the company has given one award per county to farmers who have entered their names in a contest. No purchase was necessary. The winners choose a non-profit organization of their choice to receive a check for $2,500. This year, awards are being presented to 1,271 counties in 39 states, and there’s a twist to the monetary amounts being donated. He says because Cass County was in a USDA declared disaster area due to the drought of 2012, the donation doubled to $5,000. Ruth Steffen was the winner in Cass County, and she won the right to choose the recipients of the funds.
Ruth selected the Cumberland Fire Department and Atlantic Food Pantry, each of which received checks for $2,500. Steffen says she selected the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department because she has had to call them several times over the years, and their assistance has been invaluable. CFD Chief Sean South said they would use their funds to help with the purchase of a new grass rig, which is used to fight grass and other small fires. The truck is currently under construction, and should arrive later this Spring.
He said the 2013 Chevrolet will replace a 1979 Ford grass fire fighting truck that has 124,000 miles on it. That vehicle was purchased used, one-year after it came out of the factory, and was owned by a farmer. The department took sealed bids on their used truck Saturday night, during their Pork Chop Supper, which is their biggest fundraiser of the year. They will continue to receive bids until the new unit arrives. The new truck cost $45,000, and will be equipped with some pieces of equipment from the old truck. South said they already have the necessary funds to purchase the new truck, and the money raised from Saturday’s supper will help to replenish the funds used from Certificates of Deposit (CD’s) to help pay for the new truck. He said donations such as the one from Ruth Steffen and Monsanto, as well as others, are greatly appreciated.
The Atlantic Food Pantry will use their $2,500 donation to buy basic necessities to help families in need.