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Flood cleanup begins at Eppley Airfield

News

October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Officials at Eppley Airfield in Omaha say crews have begun the cleanup of what was left behind by this summer’s flooding along the Missouri River.  Contractors have started removing the flood control infrastructure around the airport. They also say specially designed wells that kept floodwaters away from the runways will continue to operate through October. The Omaha Airport Authority says it has spent $17 million on flood control but will eventually spend $26 million to protect the airport. The flooding also left behind a 300-yard swath of sand and silt between the river and the airport’s levee system. It was a grassy mix of fields and farmland leased out by the airport and it’s not clear if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will restore the area.

ROY SOLL, 85, of MANNING (10-7-11)

Obituaries

October 4th, 2011 by Jim Field

Roy Soll, 85, of Manning died Tuesday, October 4th at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home.  Funeral services for Roy Soll will be held on Friday, October 7th at 10:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Manning.  Johnson & Woodhouse Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

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Friends may call Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Manning Cemetery.

Roy Soll is survived by:

2 Sons: Jim Soll of Audubon

Allen Soll of Tekamah, NE

1 Brother: Ernest Soll of Vancouver, Washington

4 Grandchildren

4 Great-Grandchildren

Trumpeter Swan Contest returns to Cass County

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

 It’s that time of year, when the Cass County Conservation Board asks residents of the county, “When do you think the first Trumpeter Swan will arrive at the Schildberg Quarry in Atlantic?”

A Trumpter Swan (file photo)

 Trumpeter Swans have visited the Schildberg Quarry for, at least, thirteen out of the last fourteen winters. 

Arrival and departure dates of the swans have been as follows:

1997/1998    December 18 – January 2

1998/1999    Nothing on record

1999/2000    December 25 – February 15

2000/2001    November 23 – March 6

2001/2002    December 25 – February 24

2002/2003    November 23 – March 15

2003/2004   November 26 – March 21

2004/2005    November 25 – March 18

2005/2006    November 17 – March 5

2006/2007 October 30 – March 9

2007/2008 November 22- February 14

2008/2009 November 18- March 12

2009-2010 November 19 – January 5

2010-2011 November 5 – February 10

Cass County residents may call in their prediction by no later than November 11th,  to the Conservation Board at 712-769-2372. You can leave a message and return phone number if their staff is not available to speak with you.  Duplicate dates will not be allowed.  For example, if a caller predicts November 25th, no one else will be allowed to predict that arrival date. 

Only one prediction per family will be allowed.  Sponsors of the contest will determine the official arrival of the swans.  The winner will receive a Trumpeter Swan 8×10 print from the Cass County Conservation Board.  Again, the contest is only open to residents of Cass County, Iowa.

Mid-American Energy reports tax payments to IA counties

News

October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Mid-American Energy have reported their semi-annual property tax payments to Iowa counties, schools and cities for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. All together, the company has paid more than $45.7-million, which they say makes them the largest property tax-paying entity in the state.

In this area: nearly $299,520 was paid to Cass County on September 30th; Adair County received more than $419,335; Adams County $66,220; Audubon County $155,758;Guthrie County, $14,269; and Montgomery County, $343,182.

Pottawattamie County received the biggest chunk in property tax payments from Mid-American, at slightly more than $4.2-million dollars. Shelby County has received a nearly $119,000 payment. The same amounts will also be distributed to each of those counties on March 31st, 2012.

The single largest tax bill installment of more than $12.1-million was paid to Polk County. Mid-American Energy, which is headquartered in Des Moines, and is Iowa’s largest energy company, provides electric service to 729,000 customers, and natural gas service to 709,000 customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota.

MARIE M. EBERT, 93, formerly of Earling (svcs 10-8-11)

Obituaries

October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

MARIE M. EBERT, 93, formerly of Earling, died Feb. 12th, in El Paso, TX.  A Mass of Christian Burial service for MARIE EBERT will be held at Noon Sat., Oct. 8th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Earling.

MARIE EBERT is survived by:

Her daughters – Joyce (Myron) Sustacek, of Ghent, MN; Janet (James) Friesen, of Denver, CO; & Jayne (James) Keiter, of Albuquerque, NM.

Her son – Dan (Marlene) Ebert, of Forest Lake, MN.

Her brother – Ivo Finken, of Earling.

13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Audubon teens arrested on arson & theft charges

News

October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Audubon County say two local teenagers have been arrested following an investigation into the theft of a pickup which was burned in the 2900 block of Falcon Avenue, and an ATV that was stolen and burned in the 1500 block of 260th Street, during the evening hours on August 5th and early morning hours on August 6th.

 

Officials say 16-year old Dustin Joseph Hunter, of Audubon, was taken into custody at around 4-p.m. Monday. He was charged with Arson in the second-degree (aiding and abetting), Theft in the second-degree (aiding and abetting), and burglary.

17-year old James Rathmann, of Audubon, was also arrested in connection with the same incidents. Rathman faces charges which include Burglary in the third-degree, Theft in the second-degree, Arson in the second-degree (Accessory After the Fact), and Theft in the second-degree (Aiding and Abetting). Hunter was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs. Rathman was released to the custody of his parents and his case referred to Juvenile Court Services.

Last month, 20-year old Mackenzie Jacob Belnap, of Ottumwa, was also charged in connection with the crimes. He faces 1st- and 2nd-degree Arson charges, along with two counts of burglary in the 3rd degree and two-counts of theft in the 2nd degree. He’s entered a written plea of not guilty to the charges. A jury trial in his case will take place November 29th. Belnap remains in the Audubon County Jail on $25,000 bond.

Backyard and Beyond 10-04-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 4th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Wendy Richter, Director of Victim Services at Family Crisis Support Network, about Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4th

Trading Post

October 4th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 27″ Zenith TV with Remote $25.00 ,   641-757-0061.

FOR SALE: MAYTAG PORTABLE DISHWASHER  WORKS GREAT  $100.00.  CALL 712-249-1488  AFTER 5:00.

FOR SALE: Artley Clarinet includes music stand & flip folder, $375.00, Call 712-249-4479.  Twin size girls bed includes mattress & box spring $100.00, Call 712-249-4479.

FOR SALE: 42″ Pohlen riding lawn mower, runs fine & mows fine $350; 3 – 220 air conditioners, all work fine $250 for all;  buzz saw, fits an International H or M tractor $400. 712-268-2656

FOR SALE: 2- 4×8 trailers $225 each; 2- twin electric beds with massages, works good. $150 each. 243-7734

FOR SALE: Car stereo amplifier 1200 watt and a 6 kicker speaker for car subwoofer box with speakers, comes with a capacitor & all the wiring $600 obo. Also American 4 mag wheels…aluminum racing, size 17, will fit a jeep with large bolt pattern or Oldsmobile Cutlass or Ford Ranger, Chevy 5.1 bolt pattern. $600 obo; Willing to trade car stereo & wheels for a running car.  Also for sale a Motorola earpiece with Bluetooth.  $20 obo.  243-7084.

FOR SALE: Grill/smoker – stainless steel, cooking area is 4 x 2.5 feet.  Its built on a trailer thats 10 x 4 feet.  $850.  Also has an old movie projector and an old typewriter thats 1 x 1.5 feet for sale.  Both are going for $55.  304-4262 from Audubon.

FOR SALE: Zenith srround sound system for $50.  22″ Toshiba TV thats 6 to 8 months old.  $150.  249-0685.

FOR SALE: 4 1/2 pickup loads of firewood. Will take $75 per load or $300 for all.  Also willing to cut down trees in your yard.  778-4672.

8AM Sportscast 10-04-2011

Podcasts, Sports

October 4th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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Cass/Adair Board of Supervisor’s meeting previews

News

October 4th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Adair and Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, in Greenfield and Atlantic, respectively. In Adair County, the Board will hear from Sheriff Brad Newton, with regard to the Public Safety Center, which is currently under construction. And, they hear from County Custodian Rich Wallace, with regard to correspondence from the City of Greenfield, pertaining to sidewalk issues.

In Atlantic, the Cass County Supervisors will receive a 1934 lithograph of the U-S Constitution, which the board approved at a meeting in mid-August. The framed and matted lithograph will be presented by Gary Stephenson, of Fort Dodge, and local sponsors, for display on the second floor of the courthouse. Stephenson is traveling through each of Iowa’s 99 Counties in hopes local officials will express an interest in having the lithographs displayed in the various 100 county courthouses in the state.

The Board will also act on awarding a bid and contract to Gus Construction for full-depth Portland Cement Concrete patching work on County Road G-61, east of Highway 148, as well as approval of plans for a Hot Melt Asphalt resurfacing project on Route M-56, from Marne to the Shelby County line. And, they’ll hear from a representative with the CAM Community School District, with regard to tax changes resulting from the construction of wind turbines in the district.

Both Board of Supervisor’s meetings begin at 9-a.m.