A reminder today for residents of Atlantic. The Homecoming Parade begins at 2:30-p.m., and will result in the temporary closure of some streets. The parade begins at 10th & Linn Streets and proceeds west on 10th to Chestnut, north on Chestnut to 2nd Street, then east on 2nd to Walnut, and finally, south on Walnut to 6th Street.

Please be cautious as the parade makes its way through town. The Atlantic Trojans football team hosts the Denison-Schleswig Monarchs at the Trojan Bowl with kickoff set for 7:30-p.m., following the Freshman contest.  Both teams come in at 1-1, with this being their first district game.

As we approach Sunday’s 15^th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the U-S, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says “the scars of 9/11” are still with many Americans today. “America will never forget those who were lost and our prayers are with their loved ones who continue to feel the deepest pain at their absence,” Ernst said, pausing then apologizing as her voice cracked with emotion. “All of you know how deeply I feel about our war on terror and those that we’ve lost.”

Ernst spoke with reporters yesterday (Thursday) about the approaching 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Ernst says while 9/11 is becoming a “distant memory” for some Americans, there are thousands of U.S. soldiers on duty in the fight against terrorism. And Ernst notes that students entering high school this fall were born after the airliner attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.

(Radio Iowa)

Although the Cass County Democratic Party’s Headquarters has been open since August 29th, a Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th, beginning at 2 PM at 511 Chestnut in Atlantic, according to Sherry Toelle, County Chair. Toelle says she has “Invited all the Democratic Party candidates who will be appearing on the county’s ballot in November. Hillary Clinton’s campaign plans to send a surrogate for her. Patty Judge, Jim Mowrer, and Matt Paladino have been invited but their schedules have yet to be finalized for September.

Dana Kunze, candidate for the Cass County Board of Supervisors, District 4, and Scott Heldt, candidate for the Iowa House District 20, have confirmed their attendance. Snacks and refreshments will be served from 2-until 4-p.m.,” Toelle said.

The Democratic Party Headquarters will be open on weekdays from 10-a.m. until 5-p.m., and on weekends from noon-to 4-p.m. through Election Day. Campaign materials and signs for the Democratic candidates will be available as will voter registration and absentee ballot request forms.  Toelle says the County Democratic Party “Will also be having a Food Drive so, should folks wish to participate, they can bring canned goods and/or other non-perishable food items to HQ on the 17th or at other times. Also needed are paper goods, soaps and detergents, personal hygiene items, and other items that folks in need may be able to use.”

Toelle said also, “Depending on the number of items donated,” they will provide donated goods to several food banks around the county.

Police in Red Oak, Thursday night, arrested a woman on a felony, 2nd degree Theft charge for the alleged theft of a motor vehicle. 18-year old Dakota Lynn Girouex, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 8:15-p.m. and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where her cash bond was set at $5,000.

The Iowa State Patrol says a flatbed load of aluminum spilled onto Interstate 29 Thursday morning during an accident in Harrison County. A 2010 Peterbilt semi driven by 33-year old Tiras Prothro, of Chicago, IL, was traveling north on I-29 at around 5:25-a.m., when the rig veered to the left and went out of control. The semi entered the median and rolled onto its side. A load of aluminum being hauled by the rig was tossed onto the southbound lanes of I-29 when the accident occurred.

The trailer, which tipped over and came to rest across both northbound lanes on I-29, was hit broadside by a 1999 Peterbilt semi. No injuries were reported.