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Improvements to Audubon County Courthouse

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July 20th, 2011 by admin

The Audubon County Board of Supervisors have submitted a contract proposal for Jansen Waterproofing of $57,828 for a project that would make improvements to the Audubon County Courthouse.

If approved, the funds will be used for the third phase of a larger project. The project would help prevent any water and other damage to the building.

The board submitted the contract bid at their meeting Monday. It will next have to be approved by the county attorney.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20th

Trading Post

July 20th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: older electric stove in Anita $50.  Call 515-669-2039.

WANTED: a couple of guys to help me move next week in Anita. $13.00 an hour.  Call 515-669-2039.

FOR SALE: 29 gallon fish tank 16cichlids heater,stand,2 filters,a 10g tank penguin biowheel,heater,stand,40 gallon with heater and lots of other accesories for fish $120 obo 712-254-0643.

FOR SALE: 3 ft wide oak roll top desk, 4 ft. tall, cherry oak finish $200; forest green suede couch with recliners on each end and fold down cup holder in center of couch. $150; octagon light oak table w/ a leaf & 4 forest green suede cushioned oak rolling chairs $200. 712-249-0511 or 712-762-3385.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME: She is the last of a liter of 6 she will be ready to go to new home this weekend she is a lab mix (mom- small black lab mix about half the size of regular lab and dad- black lab blue Heeler mix) she is tan very cute very loving and free to a good home if interested call 712-249-5012 leave a message if no answer.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME: Very pretty male cat.  Long white and cream hair with gray tips.  He is about one year old, has had shots and is neutered.  Also a pretty female cat with long gray hair.  She is about 2 years old, has had shots and is spayed.  Call 243-6596 and leave a message please.

GARAGE SALE: 1505 Lincoln Dr, Atlantic on July 22nd from 8-2:30  & 23rd from 7-2:30. In house garage sale, clothes, kitchen goods, curtains, some furniture.

FOR SALE: Washer & dryer $75 each; upright freezer $100. 243-1449

Swimming Incident on Nodaway River

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July 20th, 2011 by admin

A swimming incident on the Nodaway River near Clarinda led to two young teens being taken to area hospitals.

The incident happened late Tuesday evening when boaters on the river noticed the two young swimmers appearing to be in distress. A call was then immediately made to authorities. When they arrived they noticed a young boy and girl swimming near the east side of the river near the Clarinda dam.

Clarinda Police say a boy who appeared to be under the age of 14 was pulled at about 10:30 PM. He was flown by lifenet helicopter and is believed to be in critical condition.

First responders were also able to dive in the river and to pull out a girl who appeared to be under the age of 14. When brought to land she was still unconscious and was taken by ambulance to the Clarinda Regional Hospital where she was believed to be in fair condition.

Witnesses say they saw the two teens enter the river sometime after 8:30 PM. An update is expected later today from Clarinda Police.

Wednesday State Softball Tourney Schedule

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July 20th, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 1-A Consolation:

  • 10:00 a.m. Earlham (27-8) vs. Treynor (29-4)
  • 10:00 a.m. Lynnville-Sully (26-6) vs. Des Moines Christian (25-7)
  • 2:00 p.m. – 7th place game
  • 2:00 p.m. – 5th place game

Class 2-A Consolation:

  • 10:00 a.m. Nodaway Valley (21-11) vs. Missouri Valley (26-7)
  • 10: 00 a.m. Central Springs ( 34-2) vs. Estherville-LC (23-12)
  • 2:00 p.m. – 7th place game
  • 2:00 p.m. – 5th place game

Class 3-A Consolation:

  • Noon Keokuk (27-15) vs. West Delaware (36-8)
  • Noon –  Sioux City Bishop Heelan (26-9) vs. Solon (34-8)
  • 4:00 p.m. – 7th place game
  • 4:00 p.m. – 5th place game

Class 4-A Consolation:

 

  • Noon Bettendorf (42-1) vs. Des Moines Lincoln (29-13)
  • Noon Dowling Catholic (23-13) vs. Fort Dodge (21-23)
  • 4:00 p.m. – 7th place game
  • 4:00 p.m. – 5th place game

Wednesday Baseball Schedule

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July 20th, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 3-A Sub-State Finals (7:00)

@ Harlan:  Glenwood (29-7) vs. Harlan (18-14)

Class 4-A Sub-State Finals (7:00)

@ West Des Moines:  Dowling Catholic (32-7) vs. Lewis Central (26-9)

This is Your Nishna Valley 07-17-2011

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

July 20th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

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Tuesday Baseball Results

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July 20th, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 1-A Sub-State Finals

  • Coon Rapids-Bayard 2, Walnut 0
  • Orient-Macksburg 13, Nishnabotna 3 (6 inn)

Class 2-A Sub-State Finals

  • St. Albert 10, I-35 3
  • Kuemper Catholic 12, Lawton-Bronson 0 (5 inn)

Cass County Extension Report 07-20-2011

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

July 20th, 2011 by admin

w/ Kate Olsen

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Elk-Horn Kimballton Looking for a New Band Leader

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July 20th, 2011 by admin

The Elk-Horn Kimballton school district is looking for a new band leader.

The current band director, Michelle Dickinson, resigned to pursue a similar position at another school in Iowa.

The board decided to fill the position by hiring another full-time instructor. They had considered sharing the band director position with Audubon during Monday’s board meeting.

Interviews will begin Thursday in the district for finding a new band leader.

Road Closures in Atlantic During RAGBRAI

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July 20th, 2011 by admin

Some roads in Atlantic will be temporarily closed during RAGBRAI in an effort to keep the cyclists safe.

Most of the road closures will only be closed only for about an eight hour period when the 12,000 cyclists begin to enter Atlantic.

Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green strongly encourages motorists to avoid Highway 6 between Lewis and Atlantic Sunday. He says the shoulders of Highway 6 will have rumble strips on them and it will be difficult for bicyclists to move to the shoulder for vehicle traffic.

To keep Highway 6 traffic low, the 22nd street and Sunnyside Lane intersection will be closed to westbound traffic starting Sunday morning . Meanwhile, the 29th street intersection with Willow Street will also be closed starting Sunday morning to westbound traffic.

Areas of Sunnyside lane from 22nd to 10th street will be open only to RAGBRAI riders and those living on Sunnyside Lane in that area. Other areas may have traffic restrictions as the situation warrants throughout Sunday.

RAGBRAI support vehicles will use Olive Street (exit 57) from I-80 to enter Atlantic, so Green recommends avoiding Olive Street north of town if possible.

Other likely to be congested include 10th Street between Olive and Highway 6, Sunnyside Park, Cass County Fairgrounds, Roosevelt Drive, East 14th Street, and the areas around the Atlantic High School and Heritage House.

Green also suggests avoiding Highway 173 Monday as riders will be using that road to leave town.

Green suggests that Highway 6 traffic going to Griswold or Lewis use G-30 west to M-56 if . For those going to Omaha, Green suggests using I-80 via Highway 71.