J SIEDELMANN, 71, of Adair, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. A Public Visitation with the family of J SIEDELMANN present, will be held Friday, Nov. 22nd, from 5-until 8-p.m., at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Adair.
Family burial will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Animal Rescue league of Iowa or The American Cancer Society and can be sent in care of Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523 Atlantic, Iowa 50022.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Cass Title Services on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 to welcome new staff. Ken Kahl, owner of Cass Title Services, spoke about his history with abstracting, beginning with Crawford County Abstract in 2008 and he eventually bought the company in 2012. In 2023, Crawford County Abstract expanded to serve Atlantic which created Cass Title Services.
Ambassadors Left to Right: Jeff Christiansen, Colt Doherty, Tonia Larsen, Donnie Drennan, Chris Parks, Dr. Keith Leonard, Gabby Wahlert, Arlene Drennan, Jen McEntaffer, Dawn Thompson, Emily Kennedy, Sharon Wood, Sue Liston, Ken Kahl, Kathie Hockenberry, April Meyer, Elaine Otte, Alisha Wagner, DeeDee Kalny, Krysta Hanson, Eric Rosener, Tori Gibson, Jim Kickland, Dolly Bergmann, Jade Magnuson, Scott Bennett, Bill Saluk, Jeremy Butler, Anne Quist, Lana Westphalen, John Bricker, Julie Waters (Photo submitted)
Cass Title Services has continued to grow over the last year, and with the new growth brought in new employees. Alisha Wagner, manager/abstractor in Atlantic, introduced April Meyer as the newest abstractor to be added to the Atlantic location. Ken introduced Eric Rosener and Jade Magnuson as the newest abstractors on the Crawford County team. Together the group is a trusted provider of comprehensive title and escrow services in the Atlantic & Crawford County community. Cass Title Services offers a range of services, including Title Insurance, Escrow Services, Closing Services, Commercial Real Estate Services.
Cass Title Services is located at 104 E 5th Street in Atlantic. For more information, contact 712-249-4549 or visit http://www.CassTitleServices.com. Follow Cass Title Services on Facebook @CassTitleServices
(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Papillion, NE, was arrested today (11/19). 45-year-old Kristopher David Lydon was arrested at the Mills County Jail, on a warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order. Lydon was being held in the jail without bond.
WFPF President Terry Branstad (WFPF Photo)
The West Hancock Eagles Football Team will seek another state title on Thursday when they take on the Tri-Center Trojans in the Class A State Championship. Where the Trojans look to claim their first title, this is a position the Eagles have been in before. Thursday will mark the fifth time in the last seven years that West Hancock has appeared in the state final. More than just appearing, the Eagles have won three state titles in the previous six years, including last season’s 30-28 win over Woodbury Central. Head Coach Mark Sanger credits his players, and community for the program’s continued success.
The postseason has been relatively smooth sailing for the Eagles. After taking care of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn, their second-round game against MMCRU was a come-from-behind 28-21 victory. Then, after handling Woodbury Central in the quarterfinal, West Hancock’s semi-final game against Madrid seemed to be much of the same. However, Madrid recovered two onside kicks and took a 29-point halftime deficit and turned it into an 8-point deficit before the Eagles pulled away in the 50-35. Regardless of how the game unfolded, Sanger was proud of how his team handled the sometimes chaotic environment the UNI Dome provides.
Expect to see a lot of hard-nosed and run-heavy football from West Hancock. The Eagles have three players with over 700 rushing yards, including senior Creighton Kelly and junior Gustavo Gomez. However, the offense is led by senior running back Brady Bixel. Bixel has run for over 1,800 yards and 37 touchdowns. Last week against Madrid, he ran for 240 yards and three touchdowns. Bixel has also run for more than 220 yards in three of the Eagles’ four postseason games this year. Sanger says Bixel’s maturity and vision have helped him become a better runner.
Don’t sleep on the Eagles’ defense either. West Hancock has forced 22 turnovers, including 16 interceptions this season. The Eagles have five players with 50 or more tackles. Kelly (who leads the team with 60.5), Bixel, Teague Smith, and Zach Beukema all have at least 50 tackles and 30 solo tackles. Sanger says that winning the turnover battle, team tackling, and flying to the football have all been points of emphasis for his defense.
Although it might sound Cliche, Tri-Center will be West Hancock’s toughest challenge. The Trojans bring an explosive and balanced offensive attack to the table. Quarterback AJ Harder has thrown for over 2,600 yards, while running back Carter Kunze has run for over 2,200 yards. This, coupled with receivers Zach Nelson and Cael Witt provide plentiful options for Head Coach Ryan Schroder. Tri-Center’s defense has also been red hot as they have not allowed more than 20 points since a week two win over Treynor. When talking about his defense, Sanger realizes the game will be about limiting the Trojan’s explosiveness and winning the turnover battle.
You can catch all the action on KJAN with pregame coverage starting at noon on Thursday.
Here are some of the OFFICIAL reports to the National Weather Service (from Cooperative Observers), with regard to rainfall that occurred between 7-a.m. Monday and 7-a.m. today (Tuesday).
Atlantic (at KJAN), .78″
Atlantic (7.1 miles N/NE), .85″
Creston (8.3 miles N/NW), .63″
.1 mile S. of Cromwell , .69″
Earling (2.4 mile SE), .86″
Elk Horn (IA) [.2 mile S/SE], .88″
Massena, .85″
Missouri Valley (2.1 miles N/NE), 1.08″
4.7 miles N. of New Market, .62″
Other, UNOFFICAL reports (Public reports to local media)
Anita, .91″
Audubon, .65″
Avoca, .83″
Corning, .77″
Glenwood, .95″
Harlan .95
Red Oak .90
Stanton, 1.0″
Des Moines, Iowa [KCCI] – Health officials in two central Iowa counties are warning of an increase in cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough. The Polk County Health Department said they are seeing an increase in the number of pertussis cases in the county. Pertussis is a bacterial infection that is contagious. The respiratory illness is most common in kids. Since Jan. 1st, Polk County has had 57 cases of whooping cough. Thirty-seven of those cases were reported since September. And 21 of them in the last two weeks.
An official with Unity Point Health Des Moines, said no one has been admitted to their hospital recently for whooping cough. But their clinics and emergency rooms have seen people come in for the disease. In Warren County, Warren County Health Services sent out a news release to parents and guardians in Carlisle Schools on Nov. 15th, warning of “an increase in the number of Pertussis cases throughout the county and the state.” The letter included information about symptoms and vaccinations. Symptoms of whooping cough include a runny nose, low-grade fever and a cough.
Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they’re seeing a spike too. The CDC said there are more than five times as many cases reported so far this year than there were at this time last year. The CDC also said the United States is moving towards more pre-pandemic patterns. According to a recent report, the number of reported cases this year is higher than it was at the same time in 2019, prior to the pandemic.
GRIMES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes Construction Office says, if you drive on eastbound Interstate 35/I-80 or east-/northbound I-235 to reach northbound I-35, or westbound I-80 to reach northbound I-35 at the Northeast Mixmaster, you need to be aware of upcoming nighttime construction work that may impact your trip.
Beginning tonight (Nov. 19), weather permitting, crews will close the westbound I-80 ramp to northbound I-35, east-/northbound I-235 to northbound I-35, and eastbound I-35/I-80 to northbound I-35 ramp (exit 137B), so work can take place. Single lane closures will begin around 8 p.m. at the Northeast Mixmaster. Full closures are expected to start at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 and will end at approximately 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, when the roadway is reopened. During the closures you will follow a marked detour route using I-35/I-80, U.S. 69/NE 14th Street (exit 136), Northeast 66th Avenue/Corporate Woods Drive, and I-35 (see map).
At 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, crews will close eastbound I-35/I80 at U.S. 69/NE 14th Street (exit 136) and southbound I-35 to westbound I-235. When the lanes are closed and work is taking place, you will follow a marked detour route that uses U.S. 69/Northeast 14th Street and Northeast 66th Avenue/Corporate Woods Drive if you want to reach northbound I-35. If you wish to travel east on I-80 you will travel south on U.S. 69/Northeast 14th Street, east on U.S. 6/East Euclid Avenue, north on I-235, and then east on I-80 (see map).
At 10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, westbound I-80 will be closed at the ramp to northbound I-35. When the roadway is closed you will follow a marked detour route by traveling north on I-35 from westbound I-80 to reach Northeast 66th Avenue/Corporate Woods Drive (exit 89), and then exit and travel south on I-35 to reach westbound I-80.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
The latest traveler information is available anytime through Iowa’s 511 system. Visit 511ia.org; call 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 (nationwide); stay connected with 511 on Facebook or X (find links at https://iowadot.gov/511/511-social-media-sites); or download the free app to your mobile device.
Iowa City, Iowa (KCRG-TV) — In an update to our previous report, authorities say 21-year-old man is facing several charges after police say he obstructed them from investigating a potential hazing incident at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity on the University of Iowa campus. Iowa City Police say on Friday at about 12:43 a.m., officers responded to 703 North Dubuque Street for a fire alarm that had gone off. While investigating, officers found 56 fraternity pledges in the basement, blindfolded with food splattered on them.
Officers say Joseph Gaya of Riverdale, Iowa blocked the doorway of the basement even after being asked to move several times. Later, police say Gaya stood in front of two witnesses in a separate room as an officer tried to talk to them about the incident. The officer asked Gaya to step out of the way multiple times, but police say he told the witnesses to not talk to officers. At one point, Gaya used an expletive as he told officers to leave the house. Witnesses told Gaya they were fine and said he should leave. Police officers arrested Gaya on a charge of interference with official acts. He does not live at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house and the University of Iowa says he is not a student.
The UI’s Office of Student Accountability placed Alpha Delta Phi on interim suspension starting Friday during the investigation of the incident. OSA says it was “due to the gravity of the allegations.” The national chapter has also suspended the charter until further notice.
(Creston, Iowa)- Officials with the Creston Police Department report a woman was arrested Monday morning on drug and other charges. Authorities say 32-year-old Tiffany Marie Misel, of Lorimor, was arrested at around 9:30-a.m. on charges that include: Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine – 1st offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and, Driving While Suspended. Misel was transported to the Union County Jail and later released after posting a $1,600 bond.
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