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Numerous arrests this past week, in Atlantic

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July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department says numerous arrests to place over the past week. On Saturday, 21-year old Bryce Baker, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication. Friday, 28-year old Robert Mayfield, of Okmulgee, OK., was arrested in Atlantic on a Jasper County warrant for Lottery Ticket Fraud. On July 7th, 27-year old Damion Selders, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Burglary in the 3rd degree. Selders was arrested the day before as well, of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On July 4th, three people were arrested on Cass County warrants. 46-year old Dwane Bolton and 19-year old Lucas Stone, both of Atlantic, were arrested for Failure to Appear. And, 38-year old Rose Peters, of Emerson, was arrested on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

On July 1st, 50-year old Thomas Jackson, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Atlantic after he turned himself-in on a warrant for Parole Violation. All of the subjects mentioned were booked into the Cass County Jail. Jackson later posted bond, and was released.

Atlantic Police release info. on accidents

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July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department has released information on four recent accidents, two of which took place Sunday. In an update to our earlier reports, officials say Devin Register, of Atlantic, was cited for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device, following an accident that happened just before 5-p.m., Sunday. Register was traveling eastbound on Highway 6 in a Buick, when he failed to yield at the stop light and collided with a southbound Chevy Suburban driven by Cynthia Koch, of Atlantic. Register complained of pain and was transported by Medivac Ambulance to the Cass County Memorial Hospital. Neither Koch nor a child in her vehicle were hurt. Damage from the crash amounted to $12,100.

A few minutes later, an accident happened at 7th and Elm Streets, when Aubrey Ewing, of Atlantic, failed to stop at the controlled intersection. Her vehicle struck a vehicle driven by Denise Lauritsen, of Exira, as she was traveling east on 7th Street. Ewing was cited for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device. Damage from the collision amounted to $2,700.

Last Tuesday evening, vehicles driven by Mandy Parks and Robyn Sullivan, both of Atlantic, collided at 7th and Olive Streets, when Parks failed to obey the stop light as she was traveling west on 7th. Her vehicle struck Sullivan’s vehicle, which was southbound on Olive. Minor injuries were reported by both parties, but no one was transported to the hospital. Damage from the collision amounted to $18,000.

And, on July 5th, a vehicle driven by Debra Williams, of Atlantic, was backing out of a private drive, when it hit a parked car registered to Blain Nolte, of Atlantic. The accident, which happened in the 200 block of Ridge Road, caused $4,000 damage. No citations were issued.

(Updated) Hazardous Weather Outlook for far west/s.w. IA (7/11)

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July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

MONONA-HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-PAGE-1126 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2016

THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT: SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE PROBABLE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING AS A COLD FRONT MOVES INTO THE AREA. LARGE HAIL…DAMAGING WINDS AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE ALL POSSIBLE.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA BY MID AFTERNOON…AND THEN ADVANCE SOUTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE REST OF EASTERN NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWEST IOWA LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. FAVORABLE INSTABILITY AND SHEAR PARAMETERS WILL BE IN PLACE ALLOWING FOR SUPERCELL DEVELOPMENT BEFORE MERGING INTO A LINE OF STORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS BECOMING THE PRIMARY HAZARD. IN ADDITION LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL OF 2 INCHES OR MORE LIKELY OVER SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWEST IOWA.

THE THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER SHOULD BE ENDING BY MID EVENING IN
NORTHEAST NEBRASKA…BUT COULD PERSIST PAST MIDNIGHT IN EAST
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA…AS WELL AS ALL OF SOUTHWEST IOWA.

BEFORE THE THE RAIN ARRIVES…ANOTHER HOT AND HUMID DAY IS
EXPECTED WITH AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES OF 100 TO 105 DEGREES
ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80.

TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: THERE IS A CHANCE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AGAIN ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY…MAINLY SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80. THE COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT IS FORECAST TO STALL JUST SOUTH OF THE AREA EARLY TUESDAY…THEN SURGE BACK NORTH INTO OUR AREA TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND WEDNESDAY. ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE EACH DAY FRIDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

Iowa residents maintain planter that dates back to 1900s

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July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Residents of the Lake Manawa area are working to maintain a planter that dates back to the 1900s. The flower ring once stood in front of Lake Manawa Amusement Park and Resort’s skating rink.

The Daily Nonpareil reports that Walt Osborn, who has lived near the flower ring for almost 30 years, has been taking care of the planter. The flower ring is located in the center of an intersection and was damaged a couple of years ago when it was hit by a bus and more recently, when it was struck by a car.

Osborn installed a flagpole, the American flag and a sprinkler system. Residents Cindy and Larry Lea joined Osborn’s wife, Jane, to add more than $300 worth of flowers to the ring this year.

Two drownings at Lake Red Rock

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July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A six-year-old boy was reported missing just after 5 p.m. Visitors to the beach found the child 25 yards from shore and performed CPR, but the boy died at a hospital. The Marion County Sheriff’s office reports the boy, Alexi Oquendo of Newton, had been wearing a life jacket, but took it off before entering the water.

At 6:30 p.m., a capsized kayak was found near the Cordova Cabins on Lake Red Rock. About an hour-and-a-half later, a body was pulled from the water. The victim was identified as 50-year-old Daniel Tutor of Des Moines. He was not wearing a life jacket.

Hitchcock House Celebrates 160 Years – July 17

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July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Hitchcock House National Landmark Board of Directors will be hosting a program to celebrate the 160th year of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site, on July 17th. A short program highlighting local conductors stories read by local personalities will begin at 2:00 PM, in the barn.

A short discussion of the house restoration, in the 1980’s, by original committee members, will be followed by cake and refreshments and conversation. Bring a chair and join in the free event, Sunday, July 17, beginning at 2:00- PM.

The Hitchcock House is located at 63788 567th Lane, a short drive west of Lewis. For more information go to www.hitchcockhouse.org.

MONDAY, JULY 11th

Trading Post

July 11th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Brand new insulated coverall, never been used, size 40 x 32, asking $40.  Also, one pair of Carhartt insulated bibs size 40 x 32, asking $40.  Pentax 35mm camera with flash, two zoom lenses and carrying case, like new, asking $200. Singer sewing machine $50 SOLD. 2 pairs of new dress shoes: 1 pair tan Dexter, 1 pair sand tan/brown ET Rite, both size 11D for $5 each pair. Call 243-2860.

FOR SALE:  I have an older style wheelchair for sale, asking 35.00. Call 865 963 7499.

FOR SALE: Two recliners for $40 each. Visit 502 E 5th Street in Atlantic or call 712-243-4376.  Also wanted buyer that just bought TV from them that there is a remote to go with it if they come back to get it.

FOR SALE: 1998 Honda Arrow Shadow motorcycle. 1,100cc engine with 17,000 miles. Near new whitewall tires, battery, saddlebags, detachable windshield, and engine guard. $2,850 OBO. Call 712-243-1166.

Creston man reports theft

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July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a man from Creston reported Friday afternoon, that sometime over the past week, someone took items from a property on Ivy Avenue.  The items taken include: a Crimping tool; Pex fittings; A roll of Pex pipe; rakes and a garden hoe, along with a gear wrench socket set.  The loss was estimated at $220.

Backyard & Beyond 7-11-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

July 11th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Kara Sherman about happenings at the Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak.

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Glenwood resident arrested on drug charges, Saturday

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July 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

(Corrects Danielle’s last name to Evans – per Glenwood P-D)

The Glenwood Police Department today (Monday) released a report on weekend arrests. As previously reported, officials said 35-year old Danielle Evans, of Glenwood, was arrested Saturday, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and a Controlled Substance Violation. Adams’ bond was set at $100.  35-year old John Adams, of Glenwood, was also arrested Saturday, for a Controlled Substance Violation, and Driving While Barred. His bond was set at $102.

37-year old Jacquelyn Pratt, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Saturday in Glenwood, on a Mills County warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree. Her bond was set at $300. And, 24-year old Cassandra Stewart, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Saturday in Glenwood, for Driving While Revoked. Her bond was set at $1,000.