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2020 Cass County Nov. 3rd 2020 General Election (Local/area candidates)

News

September 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Auditor’s Office today (Tuesday) released the final list of local & area candidates running for office during the November 3rd General Election.

Cass County Board of Supervisors:

  • District 1 – Incumbent Steve Green (Republican), from Atlantic
  • District 4 – Incumbent Steve Baier (Republican), from Griswold
  • District 5- Republican Bernard Pettinger, of Anita; Democrat Russell Joyce, of Atlantic.

Cass County Attorney/ to fill a vacancy: Republican Vanessa Strazdas, of Atlantic.

Cass County Auditor: Incumbent Republican Dale Sunderman, of Atlantic.

Cass County Sheriff: Incumbent Republican Darby J. McLaren, of Atlantic.

Agricultural Extension Council (elect 4): (Incumbent) Republicans Darrin Petty & Marcy Jo Dorsey, of Atlantic, and Jody Steffen, of Griswold; No Party candidates Curt Rush, of Wiota, & Alice C. Williams, of Massena.

Soil & Water Conservation District (elect 3): Ray Wilson, and Chase Wheatley, of Massena (No party candidates); Curt Behrends, of Wiota, Republican.

Hospital Board (Elect 3): Incumbent Republicans Linda L. Pelzer, of Griswold, Leanne Pellett and Ned Brown, both of Atlantic.

Edna Township Trustee: Republicans Dan Schrier, of Cumberland, and Keith Nelson, of Massena.

Union Township Trustee: Delmar South, Republican from Cumberland.

U-S Senate: Incumbent (R) Joni Ernst, of Red Oak; Theresa Greenfield, Democrat; Rick Stewart, Libertarian Party; Suzanne Herzog, No Party Affiliation.

U-S Representative – District 3: Incumbent Cindy Axne, Democrat; David Young, (R); Bryan Jack Holder, Libertarian Party.

State Senator – District 10: (Incumbent) Republican Jake Chapman; Dem. Warren Andrew Varley.

State Representative – District 20: (R) Ray Bubba Sorensen, of Greenfield; Dem. Ryan Morrison.

State Representative – District 21: (I) (R) Tom Moore, of Griswold; Dem. Shaun Kelley.

Statewide Ballot Question (Yes or No): “Shall there be a convention to revise the Constitution, and propose amendment or amendments to the same?

SEPTEMBER 2020

Birthday Club

September 1st, 2020 by admin

September 1st:

  • Janis Hannasch of Atlantic

September 2nd:

  • Linda Stroeher of Kimballton
  • Bonnie Bruner of Atlantic
  • Randy Pollack of Anita

September 3rd:

  • Betty Sievers of Audubon
  • Brandon Toft of Audubon
  • Nancy Sand of Kimballton
  • Gage Zellmer of Atlantic
  • Ashley Hamilton of Atlantic

September 4th:

  • Darlene Plank of Atlantic
  • Bernice Robinson of Exira

September 5th:

  • Grace Christensen of Audubon
  • Sharon Ludington of Atlantic
  • Sue Muri of Atlantic

September 6th:

  • Jenner Trailer of Atlantic
  • Pam Curtis of Cumberland
  • Joel Bashan of Exira
  • BAylee Newell of Anita

September 7th:

no birthdays

September 8th:

  • Sue Hoegh of Exira
  • Doris Evans of Elliott

September 9th:

  • Breanna Linfor of Atlantic
  • Verdell Hansen of Harlan
  • Marcene Arn of Atlantic
  • Lois Wolfe of Exira

September 10th:

  • Pam Smith of Harlan
  • Sherrill Clausen of Atlantic
  • Marsha Prigge of Audubon
  • Sue Marsh of Atlantic

September 11th:

  • LaVon Eblen of Atlantic
  • Amber Wilson of Exira
  • Tyler Wilson of Exira
  • Mary Jean Krummel of Walnut

September 12th:

  • Pearl Campbell of Atlantic
  • Diana Munch of Exira
  • Ranae Schlater of Exira

September 13th:

  • Audrey Nielsen of Lewis
  • Bev Bennett of Atlantic
  • Dale Davis of Atlantic
  • Randy Maas of Atlantic
  • Clara Schmidt
  • Charlotte Smetana of Exira

September 14th:

  • Pat Lorenz of Atlantic
  • Gina Benton of Exira

September 15th:

  • Jeanne Nelson of Kimballton
  • Danny Thompson

September 16th:

  • Marcella Gaines of Atlantic
  • Shandy Schultes of Audubon

September 17th:

  • Patty Mortensen of Kimballton
  • Chad Jorgensen of Exira

September 18th:

  • Diane Mall of Walnut

September 19th:

  • Charles Griffin of Atlantic
  • Pam Parker of Elk Horn
  • Jack Plank of Atlantic

September 20th:

  • Carol Schwarte of Atlantic
  • Jean Boots of Atlantic

September 21st:

  • Erma Lange of Atlantic
  • Denise Kilworth of Exira

September 22nd:

  • Betty Hickman of Atlantic
  • Joy Wheeler of Exira
  • Jeffrey Sjolin

September 23rd:

  • Lori Murphy
  • Edward Jean Marc Frederickson
  • Jess Barber of Wiota
  • John Paulsen of Exira

September 24th:

  • Faye Nelsen of Anita
  • Jane Houchins of Exira

September 25th:

  • Karol Robertson of Audubon
  • Judy Bitner of Exira
  • Russell Blohm of Audubon

September 26th:

  • no birthdays

September 27th:

  • Mary Davis of Atlantic
  • Doris Mennes of Atlantic
  • Greg Schuler of Atlantic

September 28th:

  • Shelley Petersen of Exira
  • Jeff Munch of Exira
  • Don Greving of Exira

September 29th:

  • Victor Hansen of Shelby, NC

September 30th:

  • Hannah Jessen
  • Joan Sorensen of Audubon
  • Cindy Koll of Atlantic

Backyard & Beyond 9-1-2020

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 1st, 2020 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Dottie Krogh about the Cass County Master Gardeners plant sale.

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Omaha woman injured in Mills County accident

News

September 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County report a Nebraska woman was injured during a rollover accident Monday evening. Authorities say 19-year old Hannah Eakin, of Omaha, NE was driving a 2014 Chevy Cruze southbound on 300th Street at around 7:05-p.m. When she came to the intersection of 300th St. and Epperson Avenue, Eakin attempted to make a left hand turn. Her vehicle skidded into the south ditch and struck a drainage tube, which caused the vehicle to roll onto its roof.

Eakin was transported to Mercy Hospital by ambulance. Her passenger refused medical attention. Both occupants were wearing their seat belts.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 9/1/20

News, Podcasts

September 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Heartbeat Today 9-1-2020

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

September 1st, 2020 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Joseph Hall about his show this Friday, September 4th at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic.  The Atlantic BPW is hosting the “Elvis, Rock & Remember” show with doors opening at 6:30 pm and the show starting at 7:30 pm.  Food will be available before the show.  Call 800-346-2427 for tickets.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 9/1/20

Podcasts, Sports

September 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 9/1/20

News, Podcasts

September 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Body recovered from Cedar River in Waverly

News

September 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Authorities have pulled a body from a northeast Iowa river. Officials say the man’s body was discovered Monday floating in the Cedar River above the downtown dam in Waverly. Police and firefighters recovered the body around 8:30 AM. A family member has positively identified the victim, but authorities aren’t releasing his name until all notifications have been been completed.

The body has been transported to the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office for further investigation.

August 2020 weather data for Atlantic: Key word = DRY

Weather

September 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

It’s no surprise the Month of August was exceptionally dry here in southwest Iowa. The data for Atlantic shows we received 3.01 inches less rain than average. The clouds managed to squeeze out a total of just .87″ for the month. We were also a little warmer. The Average High for August is typically 83. Last month, our Average was 87, with the hottest days coming the last week of the month. The Average Low was 58, which is 14 degrees cooler than normal.

During the month of September, Atlantic normally sees about 3.81 inches of rain. The average High is 76 and the average Low is 51.