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Cass County Supervisors have a brief, Special Meeting Tuesday morning

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July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet in a brief, Special Session beginning at 9-a.m. on Tuesday, July 23rd, in the Cass County Courthouse Board Room. The only action item on their agenda, is approval of a Special Class-C Retail Alcohol License.

The Board’s next Regular meeting is on August 6th.

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Montgomery County Supervisors meeting preview

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July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will meet in a regular weekly session beginning at 8:30-a.m., Tuesday, July 23rd (2024). New business on their agenda includes discussion and possible action with regard to a resolution “Objecting to the Iowa Utilities Board’s (known now as the Iowa Utilities Commission, or IUC) authority to enact Eminent Domain authority within Montgomery County, for privately-owned and operated carbon dioxide pipelines.”

The commission last month approved a proposal by Summit Carbon Solutions to construct about 690 miles of pipe in Iowa to transport captured carbon dioxide from ethanol plants. The company has already sought to expand its footprint by more than 300 feet to connect to more of the facilities. Opposition to the use of eminent domain — in which Summit will be able to force unwilling landowners to host its pipeline network — is a common thread of many objections by landowners across the State, and the attorney’s representing them, as well as conservation groups such as the Sierra Club and Bold Iowa.

The Board will also act on approving claims payable on July 24th, in the amount of $99,420.80.

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Adair County Sheriff’s report, 7/21/24: Bridgewater man cited for Harassment

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July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports a man from Bridgewater was cited last week for Harassment in the 3rd Degree. 19-year-old Zachary Dokota Christie detained, cited and then released, Wednesday night (July 17), following an investigation into a complaint from the uncle of a woman who was allegedly being harassed by Christie, by allegedly threatening to post nude pictures of the female, who is 18. Christie allegedly said he would post the pictures if the woman did not “hook up with him,” according to a report by the investigating deputy.

The woman told the deputy she had dated Christie in the past, and that they had talked when she moved to Bridgewater last May. The woman and her uncle showed the deputy screen shots from a social media app with Zachary Christie’s alleged screen name “White Boi AKA Marshmallow,” and an additional user name that was messaging in the victim’s profile. The woman identified the subject’s profile and username as being associated with Christie.

Christie admitted in an interview with the deputy, that he sent the messages to the victim, “because he had gotten mad,” but that he did not actually have any nude pictures of the woman to post. Because the woman felt annoyed and intimidated, she filed a charge of Harassment.

DIANE MARY BRITTAIN, 78 (Svcs. private)

Obituaries

July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DIANE MARY BRITTAIN, 78, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Cass Health in Atlantic. All services for DIANE BRITTAIN are private.  Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is assisting the family.

LEROY MAAS, 90, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life Svcs. 8/9/24

Obituaries

July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

LEROY MAAS, 90, of Atlantic, died Friday, July 19, 2024 at Caring Acres in Anita. A Celebration of Life Memorial service for LEROY MAAS will be held at Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab on August 9th beginning at 2-p.m. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

The service will be recorded and available on the funeral home website by noon on August 10th.

Burial will be held at the Massena Center Cemetery north of Massena, at 1-p.m. on August 9th (prior to the Celebration of Life).

LEROY MAAS is survived by:

His wife – Virginia.

His sisters – Geneve (Virgil) Houk, Linda (Jessie) Rumly, and Mary Blake.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Atlantic Parks & Rec Commission to discuss swing sets & fall protection for Harl Holt Park

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City of Atlantic’s Parks Advisory Commission are set to hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, beginning at 3:30-p.m. The meeting takes place in the Parks and Rec Office located just off Sunnyside Lane (1200 Sunnyside Lane).

Old business for the Commission includes updates on:

  1. A model solar system project for the Schildberg Recreation Area: In March (2024), the Parks Advisory Commission received a request from Carrol Garrett, for a model solar system to be installed at the Schildberg Recreation Area, dedicated to memory of her husband John. During their meeting last month (June, 2024), Parks Coordinator Jeff Christensen said he was still working on finding different-size spheres for the project, and Chair Kevin Ferguson said he would inquire with Red Oak Fabrication and Curtis Welding, to see if they can help in any way.
  2. Splash Pad Update: Jeff Christensen is expected to report on progress with the concrete pad for the project, which includes the framing and pouring of the pad, which was underway last week (July 18th).
  3. The Bull Creek Park entrance sign: Last month, Kevin Ferguson obtained a conceptual “draft” for a sign from J.J. Design. The local Junior Federated organization is working with the Ferguson and the Commission on a possible replacement for the current worn, damaged entrance sign.

Under New Business, the Parks Commission will discuss costs associated with a swing set at Harl Holt Park, and foam safety (Fall) padding for the swing set base.

Atlantic City Council to act: on request for special fireworks; 2nd reading of rezoning ordinance; Splashpad matters

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July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City Council in Atlantic will meet in a regular session beginning at 5:30-p.m., on Wednesday, July 24th, in the Chambers at City Hall. On their agenda, is a request from Wild Wayne’s, for a Special Fireworks Display on Sept 14th at dusk, with regard to Duke Aerial’s Employee Appreciation event (on private property at 103 W. 29th St.). The request was submitted by Mark O’Brien. The show (if approved) would last about 20-minutes.

Next, the Council will receive a presentation from Cass County/United 1st Aid Program Coordinator Erik Johnson, who will have address the Council on activities related to emergency services in Atlantic and Cass County.

The Atlantic City Council will hold the second reading of an ordinance pertaining to the rezoning of the Camblin Hills Subdivision in Atlantic, from R-2 (Low Density/Single-Family residential) to R-4 (Multifamily residential) housing. The Council, on July 10th, passed the first reading of the ordinance, which would allow for the development of duplex and town-home housing, and a child development center. An R-4 zone specifically allows for the construction of: Single family dwellings; 2-, 3- and/or 4-family dwellings; apartment buildings, and Town Houses. City Administrator John Lund (Who is also the Zoning Administrator), says the request conforms to the map, language and intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council, Wednesday, will act on approving a Change Order for the Sunnyside Park Splashpad Project, in the amount of $27,150. The extra cost is for a 30-by-30-foot shade structure, including the footings and installation for $15,000. Additionally, 162-square yards of pavement, 5-inch (deep) Portland Cement Concrete (P.C.C) sidewalks and shade pad have been added. City Administrator John Lund notes “With so much money saved by the Henley Group’s unexpected [low] bid, the project can afford amendments that round-out and complete this project, making it a more attractive amenity to those who wishes [sic] to enjoy it.”

The Council’s final order of regular business, is to approve a Pay Application in the amount of $316,087.41 to the Henley Group, LLC, for the Sunnyside Park Splashpad Project. John Lund says the bill is high, because the company that supplies the water play structures for the Splashpad requires complete, up-front  payment, which is not something the City’s Engineering firm (Snyder & Assoc.) typically sees. He says in today’s world, “you pay first, then things ship. Not the reverse.” Lund says in the event the play structures are not received, or the City is dissatisfied, [it] can always resort to legal action,” but he thinks everything will be fine, and it will help “Move the project along.”

2 men & 1 woman arrested Saturday night in Red Oak

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July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Red Oak Police, responding to an incident Saturday night in the 1800 block of N. 4th Street, arrested two men and a woman, following an investigation. Authorities say 35-year-old Micaela Moralaes Gonzales and 35-year-old Douglas Walter Penry, both of Stanton, were arrested at around 10-p.m., for Assault causing bodily injury (Serious misdemeanor). They were being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 bond, each.

And, 40-year-old Arthur Finton McCarthy, of Ankeny, was charged with Simple Assault (Simple Misdemeanor). His bond was set at $300.

1 dead, 4 hurt in a Saturday night crash in Des Moines

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July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

One person is dead and four are injured after a crash Saturday night in Des Moines. The accident happened a little after 8-p.m., at the intersection of 2nd and Holcomb Avenues on the city’s north side.

Des Moines Police say woman was pronounced dead on the scene and four others — two adults and two minors — were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries. No names were immediately released.

The crash remains under investigation.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, July 21, 2024

Weather

July 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light east northeast wind.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind. Areas of fog with visibilities around or under a mile and localized patchy dense fog with visibilities under 1/4 mile at times this morning.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light west wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 75. Our Low this morning, 57. We received .01″ rain yesterday after 7-a.m.  Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 82, & the Low was 55. The All-time Record High here, on July 21st, was 107 in 1934, & the Record Low was 44, in 1894. Sunrise: 6:03. Sunset: 8:48.