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Atlantic graduate named to Ia Economic panel

News

October 31st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Roger C. Underwood, Co-Founder Becker-Underwood

An Atlantic High School Graduate and co-founder of the world’s leading supplier of non-pesticide specialty chemical and biological products has been appointed to a State panel tasked with helping to steer Iowa’s economic development strategy. Roger Underwood, was among the 18 names announced today (Monday) by Governor Terry Branstad. Underwood will serve on the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress (IPEP)Board, which Branstad says will be central to his approach to economic development, which gives businesses a strengthened hand.

Underwood attended Iowa State University, where he graduated with a B.S. degree in Agriculture Business in 1980. In 1982, he co-founded Becker Underwood with Atlantic native Jeff Becker. Following 23 years as Chief Executive Officer of Becker Underwood, Roger Underwood stepped back from daily operations in January of 2006.
 

 

The governor last week signed an executive order creating the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress board of directors. Branstad also named the members of the Iowa Innovation Corporation board, which will head a nonprofit corporation funded by the private sector and federal grants that will seek to develop new technologies.

Both panels have been told to shape new approaches to economic development.

Backyard and Beyond 10-31-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 31st, 2011 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Rich Kanning about the formation of the Atlantic Chapter of Operation Barnabas to support service members and their families.

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Cardinals Manager Tony LaRussa Retires

Sports

October 31st, 2011 by Jim Field

Tony La Russa is retiring after 33 seasons as a manager, and he’s going out on top.  He told reporters his decision today at a press conference, three days after his Cardinals won the World Series.  La Russa captured three World Championships in his career and won Manager of the Year four times.  He managed the White Sox, Athletics, and Cardinals in a career that began in 1979.  Prior to that, La Russa played six seasons in the Majors as a middle infielder.

8AM Sportscast 10-31-2011

Podcasts, Sports

October 31st, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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8AM Newscast 10-31-2011

News, Podcasts

October 31st, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Heartbeat Today 10-31-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

October 31st, 2011 by admin

Talk about Halloween food safety.

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7AM Newscast 10-31-2011

News, Podcasts

October 31st, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31st

Trading Post

October 31st, 2011 by Jim Field

FREE TO A GOOD HOME: I have 2 6mo old lab/heeler females that need a good home kids just dont have time for them free to a good home.  Katie 515-450-3788 cell 712-774-5311 home  Atlantic.

FOR SALE: Artley Clarinet in a case. includes music stand , flip folder & music, $375.00, Call 712-249-4479.

FOR SALE: Snow blower, compact 22″ cut, 2 stage thrower. Runs good. Approximately 5 years old. Get a jump on Ol’ Man Winter. $175.00 obo Call 712-249-7529.

WANTED TO BUY OR RENT: 40+ ft extension ladder in the Lyman area.  Alum or Fiberglass only.  Need today (10/31) or tomorrow.  712-249-9545 Text or leave msg please.

FREE: Very large (over 6 ft. tall) cactus plant. 243-6709

FOR SALE: Recliner lift chair, brown-tan plaid, fabric in good shape, works good. $75 firm (Harlan) 712-755-2818

High School Football Playoffs Continue Tonight

Sports

October 31st, 2011 by Jim Field

Second Round High School Football Playoff Pairings
Monday, October 31st (all games begin at 7:00 pm)

Class 3-A:
Spencer (5-6) @  Harlan (7-3)
Carroll (8-2) @ Boyden Hull/Rock Valley (10-0)

Class 2-A:
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock (7-3) @ Kuemper Catholic (9-1)

Class 1-A:
Logan-Magnolia (9-1) @ Panorama (10-0)
Des Moines Christian (9-1) @ St. Albert (10-0)

Class A:
Bedford (8-2) @ Exira-EHK (8-1)

8-Man:
CAM (8-3) @ Adair Casey (8-2)
East Mills (9-1) @ Glidden-Ralston (9-1)
Stanton (8-2) @ Fremont Mills (9-0)
Lenox (5-5) @ Murray (9-1)

Thieves armed with baseball bat & hammer rob Bluffs store

News

October 31st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs say two persons got away with an undetermined amount of cash following a robbery late Sunday night at a convenience store. Officials say two white men entered the Kum and Go store at 154 Bennett Avenue in Council Bluffs just after 11-p.m., and demanded money from the clerk. The men, armed with a baseball bat and a mechanic’s hammer, were said to have been in their 20’s. The clerk was not injured.

One of the suspects wore a black coat, blue jeans, white tennis shoes and a black ski mask. He’s about 5-feet 11-inches tall, and weighed about 200-pounds. The second suspect was also wearing a black coat, and blue jeans. He wore black shoes, and had a  black bandana covering his face.  He was said to be about 5-feet 11-inches tall, and about 170-pounds.

Officials say the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Council Bluffs Police at 712-328-4728.