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Arrest made in assault of Shenandoah Police Officer

News

September 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man being arrested Friday in Shenandoah for Public Intoxication faces drug and other charges after he became combative and unruly toward the officers. The Daily NonPareil says 41-year old Joe Harris, of Shenandoah, faces additional charges that include interference with official acts, assault on a police officer, unlawful possession of a prescription drug and assault with a dangerous weapon.

Harris was being held in the Page County Jail on $2,000 bond.

Man gets prison time for shooting at motor vehicle officer

News

September 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

LOGAN, Iowa (AP) – An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting at an Iowa Department of Transportation officer during a high-speed chase. Chauncy Jewett of Sioux City was sentenced Monday. He had pleaded guilty last month to intimidation with a dangerous weapon and carrying weapons.

According to police, Jewett fired at motor vehicle officer Derek Floerchinger during a chase on Interstate 29 on May 18. Court documents say Jewett leaned out of his vehicle’s window and Floerchinger heard an object strike his car. It was later determined that the officer’s car had been struck by a gunshot.

Jewett was arrested near Missouri Valley, Iowa, after he lost control of the car and fled on foot. Police say the car Jewett had been driving was stolen.

Area Volleyball Scores from Mon., Sept. 14 2015

Sports

September 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Corner Conference
Nishnabotna 3 Rock Port 0
West Nodaway 3 South Page 2
East Mills 3 Clarinda Academy 0

Pride of Iowa Conference
Mount Ayr 2 Interstate 35, Truro 0
Mount Ayr 2 Pleasantville 0

NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties, in IA 9/15/15

Weather

September 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

346 AM CDT TUE SEP 15 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…PARTLY CLOUDY. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. WINDY. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY AFTER MIDNIGHT THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. LOW IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH.

THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.

FRIDAY…THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY. COOLER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 60 PERCENT.

Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., Sept. 15th 2015

News

September 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says former owners of a site once used to handle and store chemicals have agreed to reduce chemical contamination and control leakage of hazardous materials into groundwater. The property known as the former Townsend Industries Facility includes about 12 acres and a 45,000-square-foot building. It is located in Pleasant Hill. The EPA says a variety of hazardous waste compounds have been detected.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Police have identified a woman found dead near an intersection in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Police Department says the body of 41-year-old Sharon Rae Mead was found early Friday near a bus stop. Investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy. Additional information about the death has not been released.

IOWA FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota man died when he was apparently struck while walking along a highway in northern Iowa. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 23-year-old Timothy Nussbaum, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, was found Sunday in a ditch near Highway 65, north of Iowa Falls. Investigators say they think they have found the vehicle that hit Nussbaum. Authorities haven’t made any arrests.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A leaked email shows that a computer expert with Iowa’s executive branch inquired about the cost of Italian hacking software used by intelligence and police agencies worldwide but didn’t buy the product. State official said the 2012 product inquiry was part of their research into potential cyber threats that could be used to hack into confidential state data.

New Atlantic School Board members sworn-in

News

September 14th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

There was a changing of the guard for the Atlantic School District’s Board of Education, Monday night.

From the left: Josh McLaren leads the new Atlantic School Board session; Superintendent Mike Amstein; Dr. Keith Swanson & Jenny Williams.

From the left: Josh McLaren leads the new Atlantic School Board session; Superintendent Mike Amstein; Dr. Keith Swanson & Jenny Williams.

New Board members Alison Bruckner, Keith Swanson and Jenny Williams were sworn-in, Josh McLaren was elected Board President, and former Board President Kristy Pellett was elected Vice President. Olivia Newburg, Secretary to Superintendent Mike Amstein, was elected Treasurer, and Mary Beth Fast was re-elected to the Board Secretary’s Position.

Prior to the new board taking their seats, the retiring Board, consisting of Dennis Davis, Phil Hascall and Rod Hartwig, were recognized for their years of service and provided with a plaque.

Kristy Pellett made the presentations. First up to receive recognition and an award, was Hartwig, who’s served for the past four-years.

Rodney Hartwig receives recognition from departing Board President Kristy Pellett.

Rodney Hartwig receives recognition from departing Board President Kristy Pellett.

Phil Hascall just received a plaque for his years of Board service.

Phil Hascall just received a plaque for his years of Board service.

Next came Phil Hascall, who has been a member of the Atlantic School Board for 13-years.

And finally, Dennis Davis was recognized for his 29-years of service. Pellett said she called the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) to ask who the longest tenured board members were in the State. Unfortunately, they don’t keep a list of that nature. But they did say, that when the IASB switched over to digital records, there were one or two persons who started their service in 1970.

Kristy Pellet congratulates Dennis Davis.

Kristy Pellet congratulates Dennis Davis.

Dennis Davis started on the Atlantic School Board in September, 1986. He was one of a few that started in the 1980’s, so Pellett said she “Can safely says he’s in the top ten of longest tenured Board members in the State, to which Davis replied “That shows you how old I am,” a comment which drew laughs from those in attendance.

Afterward, Superintendent Dr. Michael Amstein thanked each of the three retiring Board Members for the work they have done. He said each one brought a specific area of expertise to the Board, along with a specific point of view, and “Without that, we couldn’t have accomplished the things that you’ve been able to do.” He said the board hasn’t always agreed with each other and the administration, but the students have always been first and foremost in their sights.

Rod Hartwig welcomed the new Board and challenged them to keep in touch with the District’s School Principals to learn about the programs and process involved with education. Hascall said he’ll miss the experience, because of the support the district and education has received from the community. Dennis Davis said for him, the Board has come full circle with the election of Dr. Keith Swanson, because Davis replaced Swanson on the Board 29-years ago. He had this piece of advice for the new board members: Listen…listen before you speak, because…your first year you don’t know anything…listen, and talk to people. Good luck.”

The new Board then proceeded with business, and decided to set chnage the date and time of Board meetings and work sessions from Monday’s at 7:30-p.m. to the second and fourth Wednesday’s of the month at 5:30-p.m., effective Sept. 30th, due to some scheduling issues. In other business, the new Atlantic School Board approved the 2015 FFA Convention Trip to Louisville, KY, and a 28-E agreement with the Griswold School District for a Fiscal Year 2016 Industrial Technology class.

WILLA CARTER, 83, of Carson (Svcs. 9/18/15)

Obituaries

September 14th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

WILLA CARTER, 83, of Carson, died Sat., Sept. 12th, at the Griswold Care Center. Funeral services for WILLA CARTER will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., Sept. 18th, at the Henderson Christian Church, in Henderson. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM on Thursday at the Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland.

Interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Oakland, IA at 1:30-p.m., Friday.

WILLA CARTER is survived by:

Her son – Monty, of Oakland.

Her sisters – Marla (John) O’Neill, of Council Bluffs, and Nan Sams of Avoca.

Her brother – Roger (Nancy) West, of Omaha.

5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Silver Cord Program receives donation from Kiwanis Club of Atlantic

News

September 14th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce has announced it is partnering with the Atlantic High School and several other Community minded organizations and businesses to start the Silver Cord Program in the Atlantic.  The Silver Cord Program is a graduation incentive program to promote volunteerism in the Atlantic Area.  Atlantic High School seniors who volunteer a minimum of 200 hours throughout their high school career will graduate with a silver cord and be eligible for a $500 scholarship provided by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.  The program encourages volunteer opportunities with all Civic Organizations and will benefit the entire community.Silver Cord Stacked Logo

Ouida Wymer, Executive Director of the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, said “We are pleased to partner with the Kiwanis Club of Atlantic. Their generous donation will allow the Silver Cord Program to utilize the on-line resource volunteerspot.com.” Volunteer Spot is an on-line tool used for volunteer sign-ups, scheduling and management.  Wymer says “Volunteer spot will be beneficial to the students involved in the Silver Cord Program and the entire community. Everyone will have access through www.AtlanticIowa.com.“

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce will host an educational meeting on Wednesday, September 16th, at the Noon at the Rock Island Depot (102 Chestnut Street).  The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the program to any Civic Organization or business interested. The meeting will also teach the organizations and businesses how to use volunteerpsot.com

It’s open to any Civic Organization in the Atlantic Area. Call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017 to book your seat, or email chamber@atlanticiowa.com .

Hit and run accident update

News

September 14th, 2015 by admin

The Atlantic Police Department released a statement Monday evening at 5:00pm that they had cited 18-year-old Nicholas Terry of Red Oak for Leaving the Scene of an Injury Accident.

Police were searching for a suspect in a silver 2009 Chevy Malibu after an accident that occurred around 11:15am this (Monday) morning at 10th and Plum Streets in Atlantic.  Reports described a young male driver had struck a female pedestrian causing her to fly onto the hood of the vehicle at impact.  The driver then left the scene and a partially full beer can was found at the scene and taken into evidence.

Atlantic Police have identified the victim as Sarah Darling of Atlantic.  She was taken to the Cass County Memorial Hospital for treatment and no report on her condition was immediately available.

AP Iowa High School Football poll released after week 3

Sports

September 14th, 2015 by admin

The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school football polls of the 2015 season with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right:

Class 4A
Record Pts Prv
1. West Des Moines Valley (15) 3-0 150 1
2. West Des Moines Dowling 2-0 124 2
(tie). Bettendorf 3-0 124 3
4. Cedar Falls 3-0 94 4
5. Fort Dodge 3-0 84 6
6. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 3-0 73 7
7. Johnston 3-0 69 8
8. Ankeny 2-1 29 NR
9. Muscatine 3-0 26 NR
10. Cedar Rapids Washington 2-1 24 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Ankeny Centennial 7. 12, Pleasant Valley 6. 12, Waukee 6. 14, Ottumwa 3. 15, Urbandale 2. 15, Davenport West 2. 17, Council Bluffs Lewis Central 1. 17, Cedar Rapids Jefferson 1.

Class 3A
Record Pts Prv
1. Pella (14) 3-0 149 1
2. Manchester West Delaware (1) 3-0 127 2
3. Cedar Rapids Xavier 3-0 114 3
4. Sioux City Heelan 3-0 99 4
5. Harlan 3-0 88 6
6. Norwalk 3-0 73 5
7. Webster City 3-0 64 8
8. Boyden-Hull-RV 3-0 31 10
9. Dallas Center-Grimes 2-1 21 9
10. Independence 3-0 18 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Davenport Assumption 17. 12, Waverly-Shell Rock 12. 13, Solon 8. 14, Chariton 3. 15, Glenwood 1.

Class 2A
Record Pts Prv
1. Albia (12) 3-0 147 1
2. Spirit Lake (3) 3-0 136 2
3. Tama South Tama 3-0 117 3
4. Waukon 3-0 91 5
5. Anamosa 3-0 73 T8
6. Dyersville Beckman 2-1 47 T8
7. Garner-Hayfield Ventura 3-0 38 NR
(tie) West Union North Fayette 2-1 38 NR
9. Baxter CMB 3-0 30 NR
10. Wellman Mid-Prairie 3-0 24 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Williamsburg 23. 12, Donnellson Central Lee 15. 13, Central Lyon-GLR 11. 14, Center Point-Urbana 7. 15, West Burlington-Notre Dame 5. 15, Aplington-Parkersburg 5. 17, Mount Vernon 4. 17, MOC-Floyd Valley 4. 17, Clear Lake 4. 20, Osage 3. 21, Cherokee 2.

Class 1A
Record Pts Prv
1. Iowa City Regina (15) 3-0 150 1
2. Dike-New Hartford 3-0 125 2
3. West Branch 3-0 112 5
4. Hinton 3-0 108 4
5. Madrid 3-0 84 6
6. Panora Panorama 3-0 61 7
7. Underwood 3-0 58 9
8. Pella Christian 2-1 34 3
9. Inwood West Lyon 2-1 29 8
10. Hudson 3-0 21 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Hull Western Christian 12. 12, Avoca AHST 9. 13, St. Ansgar 8. 14, South Central Calhoun 4. 15, IKM/Manning 3. 15, Alburnett 3. 17, Van Meter 2. 18, Calmar South Winneshiek 1. 18, Ridge View 1.

Class A
Record Pts Prv
1. Audubon (7) 3-0 128 1
2. Brooklyn BGM (2) 3-0 115 2
3. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (4) 2-1 112 4
4. Algona Garrigan (1) 3-0 101 3
5. Belmond-Klemme 3-0 90 5
6. Paullina South O’Brien (1) 3-0 55 7
7. Montezuma 3-0 54 8
8. Bedford 3-0 45 10
9. Hawarden West Sioux 3-0 38 9
10. Logan-Magnolia 2-1 31 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Pleasantville 27. 12, Denver 9. 13, Britt West Hancock 8. 14, Belle Plaine 7. 15, Fairbank Wapsie Valley 3. 16, Colfax-Mingo 1. 16, Winfield-Mount Union 1.

Class 8-Man
Record Pts Prv
1. Newell-Fonda (8) 3-0 112 1
2. Fremont Mills, Tabor 3-0 106 2
3. Gilbertville-Don Bosco (2) 1-0 96 3
4. Glidden-Ralston (2) 3-0 88 4
5. Marcus MMC (1) 3-0 78 6
6. HLV, Victor 4-0 63 7
7. Elkader Central 3-0 40 8
8. Janesville 3-0 36 9
9. Graettinger-Terril Ruthven-Ayrshire 2-1 23 5
10. Colo-NESCO 4-0 17 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Lenox 16. 12, Elk Horn-Kimballton/Exira 14. 13, Harris-Lake Park 10. 14, Westside Ar-We-Va 6. 15, Northwood-Kensett 4. 15, Stanton 4. 17, Coon Rapids-Bayard 2.