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A new emergency notification system will be launched March 1st by the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Management Agencies. Emergency Management Coordinator Robert Kempf says the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Notification System is part of the growing statewide notification system “Alert Iowa.” Currently, 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties have or are in the process of implementing this statewide emergency notification system.
Alert Iowa was developed by Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management to provide all counties with access to a single, statewide notification system that provides local control of how and when to disseminate emergency and public safety messages to residents.
Adair & Guthrie County EMA will be activating public access to the new system February 1st. The existing CodeRED alerting system will remain in place through March 1st as citizens register for the new system and then that program will be eliminated.
Kempf says, “Joining the Alert Iowa System gives us more flexibility in providing alerts to the public, continue to provide automated weather warnings, provide us with more options and significantly reduce emergency alerting costs for the agencies.” Residents will be able to choose the types of alerts they receive, for severe weather watches and warning. Alerts can be sent to residents via landline and cell phone, text messaging and email.
In addition, Emergency Management has been granted access to interface the new system with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) to send imminent emergency and public safety messages through the Emergency Alert System, NOAA Weather Radio and the Wireless Emergency Alerts system. Using IPAWS for local alerts will be another method to ensure the most urgent information is delivered to as many residents as possible when an emergency is happening and requires the public to take immediate action.
Residents can sign up for multiple phone numbers and email addresses to receive emergency alerts for their 911 address within the counties. You may also sign up for alerts that may impact your place of business by registering separately for that address as well.
To register for the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Notification System (Alert Iowa) visit http://tinyurl.com/AG-alerts, the Emergency Management Page at www.adaircountyiowa.org or www.guthriecounty.org. You can click the signup button on the Adair & Guthrie County EMAs Facebook page.
Representatives will be in each community from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on different days during the month of February to assist people in signing up. The community schedule is below:
February 2nd Panora Fire Station February 11th Adair Fire Station
February 3rd Guthrie Center Fire Station February 15th Bridgewater Fire Station
February 4th Orient Fire Station February 16th Fontanelle Fire Station
February 5th Yale Fire Station February 17th Stuart Fire Station
February 8th Bagley Fire Station February 18th Greenfield Fire Station
February 9th Casey Fire Station February 19th Menlo Fire Station
February 10th Jamaica Fire Station February 22nd Bayard Fire Station
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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 3-pm. For Monona-Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page & Shelby Counties, and until midnight for Cass-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Crawford-Carroll and Sac Counties.
Today: Cloudy w/a mix of light snow, rain & freezing drizzle becoming light snow this afternoon. (less than 1” snow expected) High 33. N @ 10-20.
Tonight: Light snow diminishing to flurries. Low 20. NW @ 10-20.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 28. NW @ 10-20.
Wednesday: P/Cldy. High around 38.
Thursday: P/Cldy. High near 36.
Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 34. The 24-hour Low ending at 7-a.m. today was 20. Last year on this date we reached 37 for a High and 27 was the low. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 65 in 1944, while the Record Low was -28 in 1894.
WHITING, Iowa (AP) – Authorities in western Iowa say a Louisiana man has been killed in a snowmobile accident. The accident was reported a little before 10:30 p.m. Saturday in a field about five miles northwest of Whiting. Authorities say David Daigle, of Baton Rouge, struck an irrigation pivot as he tried to cut across a farm field.
Daigle was pronounced dead later at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. The Monona County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident
Business of the Year was awarded to Renew Ag Supply, for their dedication to consumers and their support of the Atlantic Area. The Distinguished Service Award was given to Geis Perry Jewelry, for over 40 years of commitment, generosity and support of local businesses and events. The Community Betterment Award was given to the Atlantic Rotary Club, for their value and dedication to the community each and every day.Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Dan Mehmen for faithfully attending visits throughout the year, showing support for area businesses and fellow Ambassadors. The Star Ambassadors of the Year are Dolly Bergmann, Sue Muri, Russ Joyce and Pat McCurdy. Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Dr. Keith Leonard, for his willingness to help at any event with a smile on his face and a helpful, giving attitude. Finally, Educator of the Year was awarded to Michelle Huber, for her commitment to making sure every child succeeds.
Along with awards, the 2016 campaign “Explore, Discover, Share” was also introduced. The “Explore, Discover, Share” campaign will encourage residents and visitors to explore local businesses and attractions to discover something new. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness for all the great businesses, interesting history and exciting experiences available in Atlantic and Cass County.
Community members and visitors that share their photos and experiences will be part of the Explorer Challenge contest and will be eligible to win prizes throughout the campaign. People will submit their photos and experiences of designated places on www.atlanticiowa.com to be shared on social media.“Explore, Discover, Share” will kick off this spring. More information regarding the campaign, attractions, businesses participating and prizes awarded will be released as the kick-off date gets closer.
The Iowa Hawkeye women have dropped five of their last six games after Sunday’s 90-73 loss at Purdue. The Hawkeyes are 3-5 in the Big Ten and return to action Thursday at home against Michigan.
DOLORES “TINY” FELTNER, 89, of Audubon, died Sat., Jan. 23rd, at the Friendship Home, in Audubon. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for DELORES “TINY” FELTNER will be held 2-p.m. Tue., Jan. 26th, at the Kessler Funeral Home, in Audubon.
A family visitation will be held from 1-p.m. until the time of service Tuesday, at the Kessler Funeral Home, in Audubon.
Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.
DELORES “TINY” FELTNER is survived by:
Her sister – Rowena Baughman, of Lincoln, NE.
4 grandchildren
7 great-grandchildren
Infant twins BRAXTON MICHAEL and BENTLEY WAYNE FARLOW, of Greenfield, the sons of Ashley & William Farlow, of Greenfield, died Fri., Jan. 22nd, at the Greater Regional Medical Center, in Creston. Funeral services for BRAXTON and BENTLEY FARLOW will be held 1-p.m. Tue., Jan. 26th, at the Steen Funeral Home, in Greenfield.
The family will greet friends from Noon until 1-p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
A private, family burial will be held at the Hebron Cemetery in rural Orient.
Memorials may be directed to the family. A GoFundMe account has been set up in their names.
BRAXTON and BENTLEY FARLOW are survived by:
Their parents – William and Ashley Farlow, of Greenfield.
Their sisters – Kaitlyn and Jaya Farlow.
Their brother – Jaxsin Farlow.
Their grandparents: Robin (Steve) Holder, of Greenfield; Brian Bartles, of Council Bluffs, and Jack and Ethel Farlow, of Creston.
Their great-grandparents: Barb Hauschildt, Susan Ferber, and Carolyn Hardy, all of Greenfield; Peggy Hookham, of Shenandoah; and Wayne Holder, of Leon.
Their great-great grandmother, June Rupp, of Osceola, other relatives & friends.
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