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June 27th, 2011 by admin

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June 27th, 2011 by admin

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Atlantic Wrestling Camp

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June 27th, 2011 by Jim Field

The 10th annual Atlantic Trojan Wrestling Technique Camp will be held July 13-15, 2011 at Atlantic High School wrestling room.  The featured guest is Clayton Rush, a two-time Ilinois state high school champion, two-time NCAA Division III National Champion at Coe College, three-time NCAA finalist and four-time NCAA All-American.  The camp will include instruction from Atlantic wrestling staff, a free camp T-shirt, a free pizza party, and one-on-one instruction.  There are two divisions, Kindergarten through 3rd grade with a $40 fee ($50 for walk-ins) and 4th grade to 12th grade with a $50 registration ($60 for walk-ins).  Checks should be made payable to Little Trojan Wrestling.  Camp times are 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm for K-3rd grade and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for 4th grade – 12th grade.  The deadline for early registration is July 8th. 

Monday, June 27th

Trading Post

June 27th, 2011 by admin

Wanted: My Husband and I are moving into our new home and are in need of all furniture and household items. If anyone has anything decently priced or free please call me at 712-254-6231 asap.  We will be moving in after the 4th of July.

To Give Away: Wheelchair and walker.  Call 243-1559 or 712-774-4402

Wanted:  a dryer, 243-1559.

Wanted: Mixed Breed farm dog puppy female.  Phone 712-249-2204

7AM Newscast 06-27-2011

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June 27th, 2011 by admin

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Assault arrest in Adams County

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June 27th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

One person was arrested on an assault charge Sunday evening, in Adams County. The Sheriff’s Department says 56-year old Jeff Mendenhall, of Corning, faces a charge of Assault Causing Serious Injury.

Mendenhall was being held in the Adams County Jail.

2011 Cass County Relay for Life raises $72K for cancer research

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June 27th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Funds raised during the Cass County Relay For Life event held Friday evening in Atlantic exceeded those raised last year, by more than $5,000. Relay Chairperson Carole Schuler said $72,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society. Proceeds from the event will be used to find a cure for cancer. Last year’s Relay For Life raised $67,000.

Schuler said around 150 people took laps around the Atlantic High School Track to help raise the funds, and celebrate those who have survived cancer and those who lost their battle with the disease.

Rainfall totals (updated 7:20-a.m.)

News, Weather

June 27th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

24-Hour rainfall reports (7am-Sunday thru 7am today- Monday)…

2.57″ rain in Glenwood

2.68″ near Blanchard, in Page Co.

2.05″ in Massena

.65″ in Harlan (w/wind gusts to around 75mph)

.61″ in Atlantic (at the KJAN Studios)

Weekend Baseball/Softball Results

Sports

June 27th, 2011 by Jim Field

SUNDAY BASEBALL
LeMars 7, Harlan 6
Kuemper Catholic 11, St. Albert 1
St. Albert 10, Spencer 4

SATURDAY BASEBALL
Martensdale-St. Mary’s 10, Iowa Christian Academy 0
Carroll 5, Spencer 3
Carroll 7, LeMars 1

WIC Tournament
Championship – Tri-Center 11, Underwood 2
Consolation – Treynor 16, Missouri Valley 1

SATURDAY SOFTBALL
Creston 2, Cedar Rapids Jefferson 1
North Sentral Kossuth-AR 10, Denison-Schleswig 3
Denison-Schleswig 14, Cherokee 2
Fremont-Mills 5, Nishnabotna 0

Abraham Lincoln Tournament
Bettendorf 3, Abraham Lincoln 2
Sioux City East 14, St. Albert 3
Bettendorf 9, Thomas Jefferson 0
Lewis Central 11, Underwood 1
Sioux City East 4, Lewis Central 0
Underwood 12, Lewis Central 1
Abraham Lincoln 10, Thomas Jefferson 0

Legislation continues tax incentives for firefighters & emergency responders

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June 27th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON, DC – Iowa Congressman Tom Latham last week joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce legislation to continue federal tax benefits for volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders.

The legislation, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act (H.R. 2353), extends tax exemptions on benefits provided by state and local government entities to volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel until 2015 and increases the annual cap to $600.

“Our community volunteer firefighters and emergency responders are the people we all look to for help and safety in times of crisis,” Congressman Latham said. “This legislation is a common-sense way to encourage the important work of our community first responders, and I’m proud to work with my colleagues to help these selfless Americans.”

Congress originally approved tax exemptions for certain benefits (up to $360 per year) for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel in 2007, but the provision expired last year. The benefit protections have helped local governments attract and retain volunteer first responders.

Congressman Latham joined Rep. John Larson (D-CT), Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) as original co-sponsors on the legislation.