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Branstad visits Atlantic to tour pharmacy & Old Whitney Hotel

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July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Republican Governor Terry Branstad paid a visit to Atlantic this (Friday) afternoon. His first stop was at Rex Pharmacy, which was awarded McKesson Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year, on June 27th. Branstad spoke with store owner Josh Borer, and asked him to make a presentation to state leaders, and speak during a Governor’s Weekly Press Conference, with regard to managed health care for Medicaid on a state-level, and how Borer’s approach of “Better patient healthcare equals better business success,” can be applied on a statewide basis.

Rex Pharmacy owner Josh Borer (Left) W/Gov. Branstad

Rex Pharmacy owner Josh Borer (Left) W/Gov. Branstad

Branstad said “I think the pro-active approach and the focus on helping the patients improve their medical outcome, is exactly where we want to go, as a State.” He says the approach “Fits right in with our whole goal of being the healthiest State.”

Afterward, the Governor went down the street to stop in at the Old Whitney Hotel, which is in the process of being renovated into apartments catered toward “Mature adults.” Mark Smith, along with a group of investor’s purchased the three-story Victorian-era Boss Hotel that was built in 1890, and is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places.

Smith said plans for the structure includes commercial space and a restaurant on the first floor, along with a community room. The top two floors will be remodeled into eight apartment units on each floor for “mature adults.” Smith said they’ve received approval from the State for Historical Tax Credits to renovate the building, but are awaiting word from the Federal Government on a similar tax credit.

Old Whitney Hotel own/investor Mark Smith (Left), & Gov. Branstad

Old Whitney Hotel owner/investor Mark Smith (Left), & Gov. Branstad

Construction on the $4 million project is scheduled to begin late this fall, most likely in November, and be completed by mid-to-late summer, 2017.

MARCIA A. SCHILDBERG, 82, of Atlantic (Svcs. 7/13/16)

Obituaries

July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

MARCIA A. SCHILDBERG, 82, of Atlantic, died Thursday, July 7th, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services for MARCIA SCHILDBERG will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., July 13th, at the 1st United Presbyterian Church, in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Atlantic, has the arrangements.

The family will visit with friends at the funeral home, from 5-until 7-pm Tuesday, July 12th.

Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlantic, Atlantic Children’s Library, the CCMH Foundation or the PEO Sisterhood.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

MARCIA SCHILDBERG is survived by:

Her children – Kitty (Mick) Sherer, of Greenfield; Kris Wise and her special friend Dick Westbrook, of Glenwood; Mark (Joyce) Schildberg, of Greenfield; Beth (Mark) Marcellus, of Hudson, IA and Susie (Pat) Starr, of Overland Park, KS.

Her brother – Tom (Barbara) Arnold, of Hilton Head, SC.

15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Iowa union official: Payment issues under Medicaid program

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July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The president of Iowa’s largest state employees’ union says some health providers are not being properly paid under Iowa’s privately managed Medicaid program, and state officials say they’re unable to provide data on any reported issues.

Danny Homan, president of AFSCME Iowa Council 61, told reporters Friday his office has received multiple phone calls over several weeks from health providers who help Medicaid patients with services in their homes. He says providers claim they have not been paid or payments are delayed, though he was unable to estimate the scope of the problem.

Iowa’s Department of Human Services switched its Medicaid program to three private companies in April. Spokeswoman Amy Lorentzen McCoy says she’s received anecdotal information from the companies about payment issues, but more specific data is not collected.

Iowa man sentenced to 2 years for sexually abusing teen

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July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ORANGE CITY, Iowa (AP) – Officials in northwestern Iowa say a Sheldon man has been sentenced to two years in prison for inappropriately touching a 16-year-old boy in 2014. Sioux County Attorney Thomas Kunstle says 34-year-old Cody Christian Foster was sentenced Thursday after being convicted of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse.

Foster also received a special sentence that commits him to the custody of the state prison system for 10 years following his release, as though he were on parole. Foster will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

Hastings man arrested in Cass County

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July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A man from Mills County was arrested Wednesday in Cass County, on an Iowa Department of Corrections warrant, for Parole Violation. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 35-year old Joshua Edward Mastin, of Hastings, was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held without bond.

SHIRLEY MAE [DAVIS] NIELSEN, 87, of Council Bluffs – a Walnut native (Svcs 7/11/16)

Obituaries

July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

SHIRLEY MAE [DAVIS] NIELSEN, 87, of Council Bluffs (a native of Walnut), died Thursday, July 7th, at the Lighthouse at Lakeside Village in Omaha. Funeral services for SHIRLEY NIELSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, July 11th, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, in Council Bluffs (400 Cloverdale Drive). Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home/Bayliss Park Chapel in Council Bluffs (545 Willow Avenue), has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home, with the family present, is from 1-until 3-p.m. Sunday, July 10th.

Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery, with a lunch will to follow at St. John’s United Church of Christ.

Memorials are suggested to St. John’s UCC.

SHIRLEY NIELSEN is survived by:

Her daughters – Bonnie (Tom) Wells, of Little Rock, Ark., and Linda (Paul) Harvey, of Grand Marais, MN.

Her son – Daniel (Paula) Nielsen, of Omaha.

Her sister – Dorthea Petersen.

3 grandsons, one great grandson; her sister-in-law, Arlene Davis, several nieces and nephews.

FRIDAY, JULY 8th

Trading Post

July 8th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  size 13 over boots with thermal liners, $25.  Also, 2 sledge hammers, $25.  Call 243-2860.

FOR SALE:  2007 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Classic, fully loaded in immaculate shape, low miles just 28,000.  Asking $9000, call 712-789-9798.

FOR SALE: 1 – 18″ Poulan gas chainsaw w/carrying case, 2-cycle engines (50:1 oil-gas mixture). $50; A sledge hammer; 2 – 5 gallons Igloo coolers, $5 each.  Call 243-2860.

WANTED:  a used wheelchair, call 249-2422.

FOR SALE:  white Kenmore mini-fridge, 3.3 cubic ft., $50.  Call 712-254-3500.

GARAGE SALE:  Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday 7/9 from 9AM to 2PM at 1607 Olive street in Atlantic.

FOR SALE: 2 rear lawnmower tires with bar tread.  New size 23×10.50-12.  $50.  Call 712-243-2860.

Atlantic woman arrested in Audubon County for OWI

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July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports a Cass County woman was arrested Thursday night on an OWI/1st offense charge. The arrest of 39-year old Julie Ann Luetje, of Atlantic, was the result of a traffic stop on Highway 71 near Highway 44, at around 11:30-p.m. Luetje was brought to the Audubon County Jail, and later released after appearing before a Magistrate.

CAM Board discusses Preschool Building matters; awards contracts for 2 positions

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July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Members of the CAM School District’s Board of Education met Thursday evening during a special session to discuss the Preschool Building in Massena, as it relates to Capital Projects.

The current building is a used portable building that began occupancy in 2008.  It has some issues that have caused concern. Last month, Snyder and Associates’ Engineer Tim Teig said he feels the structure has exceeded its useful life. To refurbish the building (replace roofing, siding, trim, and flooring, and necessary work on the south embankment) was estimated to cost over $50,000. During the last meeting, the board directed the administration to decide a temporary solution to meet the specs and plan what needs done.

School Board Secretary Linda Edwards told KJAN News the Board made a temporary plan for the upcoming school year, to house the four-year old Preschool students in what is currently the music room (vocal/instrumental room) at the school in Massena. She says the change will require a “musical chairs” of sorts, with regard to shuffling classroom space around to accommodate the preschool. The Board will look at a more permanent solution and discuss the options for 2017-18, during their meeting July 18th.

If the Board should decide on constructing a new building for a future four-year old preschool, it’s estimated it would take about a year to complete. In other business, the CAM School Board also accepting the resignations of a bus driver and paraprofessional.

They also offered a contract to Tara Knapp, who will serve as a shared Art teacher with the Griswold School District, and a contract for the Head Basketball Coaches position and Assistant High School Football Coach, to Nick Hodges.

Backyard & Beyond 7-8-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

July 8th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with country singer Zach Stone who will be performing with his band High Octane Country at Casey Fun Days.

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