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Atlantic man arrested on Possession charge & warrant

News

June 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says an Atlantic man was arrested Friday on a drug charge, and on a warrant out of Shelby County. 32-year old Sean Patrick Gifford, was taken into custody on charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver. Gifford was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was later released to Shelby County, where he was also wanted on a warrant.
Today (Monday) deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year old Tary Joseph Scholz, of Lincoln, NE, on two District Court warrants, one for Burglary 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree; and one for Burglary 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, as related to area burglaries in October 2013 of car washes and laundromats. Scholz was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $11,500 bond.

Troublesome Creek out of its banks today

News, Weather

June 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Emergency Management Agency is continuing to monitor both the Troublesome Creek and East Nishnabotna Rivers, in Atlantic.11401357_10153405168546948_6163527090631784140_n Troublesome was bank full and out of its banks to the south just east of the Olive Street bridge as of 11-a.m. At 10-a.m., the river was at 14.57-feet. Flood stage is 19-feet. The river is expected to crest at 15.5-feet, but Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon said that depends on how much more rain we get locally and upstream.

No flood warnings have been issued for Cass County at this time, however a Flood Warning is in effect for the East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, until early Tuesday morning.

Rainfall report for 6/15/15

Weather

June 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The following are 24-hour (ending at 7-a.m. Mon., 6/15) rainfall amounts provided to and relayed by, the National Weather Service.

  • Atlantic (KJAN), 2.95″
  • Adair, 2.0
  • Audubon, .50
  • Clarinda, .80
  • Glenwood, .25″
  • Guthrie Center, 2.82″
  • Harlan, 1.3″
  • 2 miles NE of Lewis, 2.52″
  • Massena, 1.25″
  • Oakland, 1.54″
  • Red Oak, 1.22″
  • Sidney, 2.28″

Heartbeat Today 06-15-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 15th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Freese-Notis Meteorologist Dan Hicks about the recent string of wet weather and the upcoming outlook.

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Backyard and Beyond 06-15-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 15th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Chairperson Carole Schuler about the 2015 Cass County Relay for Life on Friday at the Atlantic High School.

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MONDAY, JUNE 15th

Trading Post

June 15th, 2015 by Jim Field

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FOR SALE: Hide-a-bed couch—good shape, black/brown tweed, $30, and you haul out of our basement.  712-243-2278.

FOR SALE: Cherry wood lighted display case / slant lid desk. Very unique and excellent condition.  $200.00.  712-243-2278.

FOR SALE: Two propane tanks for BBQ grill. One Is almost half full $25 each or $40 for both 712-249-1183.  SOLD!

FOR SALE: 1. 5×10 Foot Single Axel Trailer with roller jack- full folding ramp- metal sides-new floor-very good tires- 2 inch ball hitch.  2. John Deere 6.5 HP Self-propelled mower-bagger-21 inch cut- very good condition- was over $800 new.  3. Red Trailmate 1-year-old 3 wheel bicycle with hand brakes and basket-excellent shape.  If interested in any of these items call 712-790-1841.

FOR SALE: 5 goslings 2-3 weeks old. They will be white. $8 each. 18 baby ducks from newly hatched to a few weeks old. $3.50 each, various colors. Some with top knots. Located near Hamlin. 712-268-5560 or 712-304-0179.

Flood Warning: East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak

Weather

June 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NEBRASKA 1017 AM CDT MON JUN 15 2015 …The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a flood warning for the following river in Iowa… East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak affecting Montgomery County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Do not drive cars through areas where water covers the road. The water depth may be too great to allow your vehicle to pass safely. Turn around…don`t drown!

2 arrests in Mills County

News

June 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest last Thursday night, of 39-year old Gabriel Aaron Dabney, of Pacific Junction. Dabney was charged with Willful Disturbance and Interference with Official Acts. Bond was set at $600.

And, last Friday morning, 25-year old Christopher Lee McDaniel, of Pacific Junction, was arrested on a Warrant for Violation of Probation. McDaniel was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.

Guthrie Center woman arrested on numerous charges, including animal neglect

News

June 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports a Guthrie Center woman was arrested by Police in Adair on June 9th. 31-year old Lisa Marie Ebrecht faces several charges, including Animal Neglect/Death or Injury. According to the sheriff’s report, the woman allegedly had the power shut off to a home at 602 Adair Street, knowing there were animals in kennels inside the home during the day. Ebrecht was also cited for Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing an Emergency Call, Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, Trespass – causing injury or damage in excess of $200, and Harassment in the 2nd degree. She was being held in the Adair County Jail on $2,000 bond.

The Sheriff’s Office said also, 46-year old Kevin Eugene Stark, of Adair, was arrested June 11th in Adair, by authorities with the Iowa Dept. of Corrections. Stark was taken into custody on a warrant. His bond was set at $2,000. And, 33-year old Michael Joshua Jones, of Creston, was arrested June 11th by Adair County deputies, on a charge of Harassment in the 1st degree. His bond was also set at $2,000.

Creston man arrested for Probation Violation

News

June 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports 37-year old Norman Dallas Olson, of Creston, was arrested Friday afternoon at the Union County Jail. Olson was taken into custody on a Union County warrant for probation violation. He was being held in the jail on $2000 bond.