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WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 2023

Trading Post

August 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Pickup Box trailer, $375, in Lewis.  Call 769-2338.

FOR SALE: Very clean 18′ Rockwood camper. Sleeps 6. Has tandem axles/wheels. Smoke free/pet free. Pulled very few miles. Asking $5000.  Located in Atlantic, call 712-249-3231

FOR SALE:  Lenox “Poppies on Blue” Chinastone, used 11 dinner and 9 salad plates, also very good condition 10 cereal/soup bowls, 12 mugs, then 1 each 8” round vegetable bowl, 14” oval serving platter, open sauce boat, 6” soufflé bowl, cheese trivet, and bread & butter plate.  Asking $200.  Call or text 712-249-3976 if interested.

FOR SALE:  John Deere L110 lawn tractor, 42 ” deck, automatic, only 325 hours, very nice condition. $800.   SOLD!   Also: 4 Goodyear wrangler tires P265/65/R18, good tread edges wore a little, $150 for the set.  712-250-1005.

FOR SALE: Carlson Construction compressor and a Delta 10″ table saw. Asking $75 for each. Call 712-254-6036

FOR SALE:  16 ft. Allumacraft jon boat.  No trailer or motor.  It’s a little dinged up but still floats.  Located between Anita and Adair.  $125.00.  Call or text 712-249-6700.

WANTED:  Looking for a dog groomer to bathe and cut my dog’s hair. I am willing to travel to Anita, Adair, Audubon or other towns close to Atlantic. Also looking for a small pickup to buy or trade for a 2002 Ford Explorer. Needing a wagon or cart to pull behind scooter and a small riding lawn mower in good working order. Call 712-243-4016

FOR SALE: 1) Black leather swivel office chair $10. 2) White Whirlpool microwave $10. 3) Bissell upright vacuum $10. 4) Panasonic upright vacuum $10. Call 712-304-4550 or stop by the west back door at 304 W 13th Street and ring the doorbell.

FOR SALE: 2×8 tin shed…brand new. $120. Also have 2 double carports…brand new for $100 each. 2000 custom Chevy LS pickup. 4×4 with new transmission- has 50 miles on new trannie and 1 year warranty. All decked out with scoops and more. Asking $8000. Call 712-355-1566

FOR SALE: 2 antique 4 drawer dressers. 43″ long, 33″ high and 22″ deep. Call for price and details 712-243-7706 in Atlantic.

FREE:  To give away used frost free refrigerator.  Rusty on the outside from being in a damp basement, but the inside is not.  Runs great but has a couple defects.  Would make a good spare fridge.  Easy access from walkout basement.  Call 712-304-5375.  GONE!

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1 dead, 4 injured in a wrong-way, head-on collision in eastern Iowa

News

August 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Cascade, Iowa) – A car heading in the wrong direction collided head-on with another vehicle, Sunday night, in eastern Iowa, killing one person, and injuring four others. Names of the victims were being withheld, pending notification of family. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2009 Cadillac DTS was traveling south in the northbound lanes of U-S Highway 151 in Cascade, when it collided with a 2020 KIA Forte. The crash happened at around 11:32-p.m., at Gehl Lane.

All of the accident victims were wearing a seat belt. One person died at the scene. One of the victims was transported by helicopter to the University of Iowa Hospital. Two of the victims were transported by Cascade EMS and Bernard Fire to Mercy One in Dubuque. The third victim was transported by Epworth Fire to Finley Hospital.

No fewer than 14 agencies assisted at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

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Hawkeyes Golf add Josh Lundmark

Sports

August 14th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa men’s golf welcomes graduate transfer Josh Lundmark for the 2023-24 season. Lundmark joins the Hawkeyes from Cornell University and was a high school teammate of Iowa’s Mac McClear.

“We are excited to welcome Josh to the squad,” said head coach Tyler Stith. “He brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the team. Josh is a competitor and will elevate the performance of his teammates.”

Lundmark led Cornell in stroke average each of the past two seasons. Last year, he averaged 73.57 strokes over 23 rounds, including eight rounds at or below par. Lundmark, who earned a spot in the lineup each year at Cornell, carded a team-best 18-hole round of 67 (-4) at the Columbia Autumn Invitational, where he finished fifth. That was one of four top-10 finishes for the season.

Prior to Cornell, Lundmark was high school teammates with McClear at Hinsdale Central in Hinsdale, Illinois. The duo helped lead the school to three consecutive Illinois Class 3A State Championships. Lundmark was named a Transamerica Scholastic Junior All-American in 2018 and became the top-ranked amateur in Illinois during the summer of 2019.

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Hawkeyes Rout Croatia All-Stars

Sports

August 14th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

DUBROVNIK, Croatia – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team dropped the Croatia All-Stars, 109-29, in its final contest of the Foreign Tour. All 12 Hawkeyes that suited up scored in Sunday night’s contest.

Sophomore Hannah Stuelke lead all scorers with 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Stuelke shot 8-of-11 from the charity stripe as well. Taylor McCabe was Iowa’s second leading scorer with 15 points, shooting 5-of-8 from 3-point range. McCabe added three assists, three rebounds, and a block in 21 minutes of action. Addi O’Grady and AJ Ediger both notched double figures with 12 and 11 points, respectively. 11 Hawkeyes scored six or more points in the game.

The Hawkeyes shot 43-of-76 from the field and hit nine three pointers. Iowa assisted on 30 shots compared to the Croatia All-Stars’ seven. Iowa was +33 on the glass. The Hawkeyes’ defense was stingy, limiting the Croatia All-Stars to 18% from the field and 12.5% from 3-point range.

“It was great to see Hannah (Stuelke) get some confidence at the free throw line, and I think Molly (Davis) was fantastic again tonight,” said P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder. “I thought we’ve had a successful trip. Honestly, the women kept their composure, focus, and intensity when they didn’t have to. I really admire that as a coach, and we had 10 great practices before we came here. The defensive tweaks we made this summer, we really like. We think they will be effective this year.”

The Hawkeyes are set to return to campus on Aug. 16.

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*Big Ten Preview* Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Sports

August 14th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Today, we begin a 14-team Big Ten Football preview over the next 14 weekdays. We start our preview series by taking a look at Rutgers. Tanner Hoops spotlights the 2023 Scarlet Knights:

Tomorrow, Tanner will preview Indiana.

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Applications now being taken for the next Ms. Wheelchair Iowa

News

August 14th, 2023 by admin

Iowa women who use wheelchairs are being recruited to take part in the Ms. Wheelchair Iowa Contest this fall. The winner will spend the next year as the state’s chief advocate for people with disabilities. State director Angie Hulsebus says it’s not a beauty pageant, but a contest based on the person’s achievements since the onset of the disability. There are only a few key criteria to apply.

You’ll also need to be able to attract sponsors to raise money for expenses, including the trip to next year’s Ms. Wheelchair America event where you’ll represent Iowa at the national level. It’s an exceptional chance to advocate, educate and empower, Hulsebus says, through all kinds of opportunities.

Applying is as easy as sending the program an email and they’ll send you back an application.

Hulsebus was Ms. Wheelchair Iowa 2009 and says it was one of her crowning achievements.

This year’s Ms. Wheelchair Iowa Contest will be held October 28th at the Hearst Center For Performing Arts in Cedar Falls. Contact the program at: mswheelchairiowaprogram@gmail.com or through Facebook at Ms. Wheelchair Iowa Program.

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Creston Police report four weekend arrests

News

August 14th, 2023 by admin

The Creston Police Department reports four recent arrests.

On Friday, August 11th Creston Police arrested 30-year-old Zachery Allen Chumbley of Creston at 201 South Sumner Street on a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense, and Persons Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons. Chumbley was booked in to the Union County Jail and later released on $2,300 bond.

Also on Friday, August 11th Creston Police arrested 76-year-old Hyvis Oerlyn Thatcher of Creston on a Union County Warrant for Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. Thatcher was also charged for Trespass-Refused to Vacate 1st Offense. He was booked in to the Union County Jail and later released on $300 bond.

On Saturday, August 12th 44-year-old Brady Gale Richert of Creston was arrested at 5:35 p.m. in the alley of Pine and Walnut in Creston. Richert was charged with Consume Alcoholic Beverage in Public Place 1st Offense and Disorderly Conduct Loud Raucous Noise. Richert was held in the Union County Jail on $600 bond.

Also on Saturday, August 12th at 8:00 p.m. Creston Police arrested Rodrick Darnell Rand of Creston at his residence on a Union County Warrant for Assault and Disorderly Conduct-fighting/violent behavior. Rand was booked in to the Union County Jail on $600 bond.

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Martens, Nelson, Thompson win T of C Titles

Podcasts, Sports

August 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

Ross Martens

All three winners at the 65th Annual Tournament of Champions this weekend have had the experience before.

Ross Martens of Harlan won his second Open Division crown, shooting an even par 69 in the final round Sunday to capture a 4-stroke win.  Martens was challenged just a few times in the final day but made enough key shots to hold his lead.  Martens also won the title in 2021.  Zach Christianson, who held the day-one lead after an opening round 64 fell just short of the title, finishing second for the third straight year.

Martens started with a -1 round of 68 on Friday, then carded a 5-under 64 on Saturday, and finished with an even par 69 on Sunday to finish at -6, 201 for the weekend. He was thrilled to have the great round on Saturday to grab the title again.

Ross talked about his approach to the final day and how he felt about his game.

Ross had his parents walking with him when he won in 2021 and they were with him again on Sunday.

Chris Nelson

In the Senior Division, Chris Nelson of Atlantic built a six-stroke lead heading into the final round and shot an even par 69 to win by six strokes over Bret Taylor.  Nelson also has an Open division title to his credit.

In the Super Senior Division, Rick Thompson of Fairfield continues to dominate.  He finished the tourney with a four over par 211 total, beating John Willmore by 5 strokes, to capture his fourth straight crown.

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Atlantic FFA members continue success at Iowa State Fair

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 14th, 2023 by admin

Atlantic FFA members continued to have success on day 2 of the Iowa State Fair.

In the FFA Farm Crops Contest Atlantic FFA placed 9th as a team. Hayden Kleen placed 7th in field corn multi ear class and Lauren Comes placed 2nd in Sudan grass hay and 4th in grass hay.

In the FFA Photography Show at the Iowa State Fair Lily Johnson won 1 Blue & 2 Red Ribbons. Jacquie Freund won a 1 Red Ribbon, Abbi Richter won 2 Blue & 1 Red Ribbons and Maddie Ritcher won 1 Red Ribbon.

In the FFA Swine Show Grant Petty showed his Market Gilt placing 10th and earning a Blue Ribbon. Grant also showed his Market Barrow earning a Blue Ribbon.

In the final event of the day, Taylor McCreedy was selected as Runner Up in the Iowa State Fair Senior Cowgirl Queen Contest. This was a great way for Taylor to wrap up her week at the Iowa State Fair.

Atlantic FFA Advisor Eric Miller commented “I am so proud of all of the FFA members that participated this week. I would like to thank all of the parents, friends and family that helped with transportation, working with animals, and chores back home at the farm. Without everyone’s support, our FFA members would not have these opportunities.”

Next week Atlantic FFA members will participate in the Dairy Goat show to wrap up the Iowa State Fair. Several FFA members participated in the Parade of Champions on Saturday as well.

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HENRIETTA M. WHEELER, 94, of Rochester, MN (Formerly of Audubon) (Svcs. 08/12/2023)

Obituaries

August 14th, 2023 by admin

HENRIETTA M. WHEELER, 94, of Rochester, MN (Formerly of Audubon) died June 13th in Rochester, MN. Celebration of Life Memorial Graveside Services for HENRIETTA M. WHEELER were held on Saturday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon had the arrangements.

Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

Henrietta M. Wheeler is survived by:

Daughters: Cathy Manulik of Rochester, Minnesota and Brenda Jones of Bloomington, Minnesota.

4 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren.

Other relatives and many friends.

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