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CCHS Keeping Our (local) Athletes Hydrated

News

June 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Cass County Health System (CCHS) in Atlantic said Tuesday, that the Diagnostic Imaging Department at CCHS recently held a Sports Drink Drive. Employees donated water, sports drinks, and cash towards the project. They donated 841 bottled drinks to the Atlantic, CAM, and Griswold High Schools for their summer athletes to use.

(In the photo below are some of the members of the Diagnostic Imaging team. Left to right: Jess Sandbothe, Mindi Macha, Carrie Schmitt, Jordan Keysor, Claudia Mullen, Brian Juhl, Stephanie Drees, Melanie Bishop, and Steph Drogo.)

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Health insurer Medica seeks 43.5 percent increase in Iowa

News

June 20th, 2017 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa’s last health care insurer to sell policies to individuals statewide through the federal Affordable Care Act is seeking a 43.5 percent increase in premium rates for next year.

Minnesota-based Medica says the increase is necessary to remain in Iowa.

Company Vice President Geoff Bartsh said Monday that a number of risks remain with its decision to be the lone statewide provider. Medica will re-evaluate the decision in September before contracts to provide coverage in Iowa are signed.

The company insures about 12,500 Iowans through the Affordable Care Act exchange which offers subsidies for those meeting income guidelines and about 1,400 who buy their own insurance off the exchange.

Iowa is seeking a waiver that would allow it to repurpose federal subsidies to attract younger, healthier individuals into the market.

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Shildberg Recreation Area progress a big topic at Atlantic Parks and Rec meeting

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 20th, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Board met on Monday evening in the council chambers at City Hall and progress at the Shildberg Recreation Area was a big topic of discussion. Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Seth Staashelm said work is going on this week to plant trees, install fire rings, and begin sewer line installation for the campground.

Some shoreline stabilization work is being done around lake 3 at Shildberg’s and long term plans are in mind to eventually connect the lake 2 trail to a full circle.

The board also discussed the Sunnyside Pool Renovation plans and Staashelm is encouraging the public to comment on the project so the plans can be shaped by the community.

Discussion also began on forming a committee to look into improving the little league complex into a larger sports complex that other sports can take advantage of.

A summer series of Movies in the Park also starts up this Friday with some added fun activities for the kids.

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CHARLES YAGER, 77, of Coon Rapids (6-22-2017)

Obituaries

June 20th, 2017 by Jim Field

CHARLES YAGER, 77, of Coon Rapids died Monday, June 19th at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.  Mass of Christian Burial for CHARLES YAGER will be held on Thursday, June 22nd at 10:30 am at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon Rapids.  Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids has the arrangements.

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Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Visitation will resume Thursday at 9:30 am at the church.

Burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Dedham.

CHARLES YAGER is survived by:

Wife:  Helen Yager of Coon Rapids.

Daughter:  Keri Lindaman of Colorado Springs, CO.

Son:  Ryan Yager of Coon Rapids.

Sister:  Evonne Schaaf of Des Moines.

Brothers:  Jarry Yager of Coon Rapids & Delmar Yager of Coon Rapids.

4 Grandchildren

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Backyard & Beyond 6-20-2017

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 20th, 2017 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Hans Krengel of the Atlantic Rotary Club about the fourth of July fireworks display.

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BRUCE ARDEN NELSON, 69, of Walnut (Svcs. Pending)

Obituaries

June 20th, 2017 by admin

BRUCE ARDEN NELSON, 69, of Walnut died Thursday, June 15th at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Services for BRUCE ARDEN NELSON are pending at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

BRUCE ARDEN NELSON is survived by:

Daughter: Pam Burrack of Cedar Rapids.

Step-Daughter: Laurie Baker of Texas.

Sister: Connie (Gerald) Christensen of Virginia.

Brothers: Brian Nelson of Council Bluffs. Todd Nelson of Harlan.

Care-Giver: Amy Thomas.

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SHARON GAYLE HARTVIGSEN, 82, of Harlan (Svcs. 06/22/2017)

Obituaries

June 20th, 2017 by admin

SHARON GAYLE HARTVIGSEN, 82, of Harlan died Thursday, June 15th at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Memorial services for SHARON GAYLE HARTVIGSEN will be held Thursday, June 22nd at 11:00am in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Family will greet friends on Wednesday, June 21st from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton at a later date.

SHARON GAYLE HARTVIGSEN is survived by:

Daughter: Karla Roecker of Harlan.

Sons: Timothy Hartvigsen of Elk Horn. Kevin (Tracy) Hartvigsen of Audubon.

Sister: Janelle Mein of Johnston.

Brother-in-law: Duane Johnson of Des Moines.

Daughter-in-law: Carol Hartvigsen of Kimballton.

6 Grandchildren

9 Great-Grandchildren

 

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8:00 am News 6-20-2017

News, Podcasts

June 20th, 2017 by Jim Field

w/Chris Parks.

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DOROTHY FLORENCE BRANDES, 83, of Oakland (Svcs. 6/23/17)

Obituaries

June 20th, 2017 by admin

DOROTHY FLORENCE BRANDES, 83, of Oakland died Tuesday, June 20th, at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Oakland. Funeral services for DOROTHY BRANDES will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, June 23rd, at the Oakland United Methodist Church, in Oakland. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

A Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, at the Rieken Funeral Home in Oakland.

Memorials may be donated to the Alzeheimer’s Association.

DOROTHY BRANDES is survived by:

Her children – Ken Brandes and wife Jane, of Hancock; Delmar Brandes and wife Stephanie, of Oakland; Jeannie Lawrence and husband Jim, of Meriden, CT, and Shari Engle of Millard, NE.

10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

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7:18 am Sports 6-20-2017

Podcasts, Sports

June 20th, 2017 by Jim Field

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