712 Digital Group - top

QB Issues at Iowa State Threaten Season

Sports

October 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Nearly every team in the country knows what it has and what it doesn’t by now. Iowa State has become the team without a quarterback. Issues at the game’s most important position are threatening to derail Iowa State’s once-promising season. The Cyclones (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) have dropped three of their last four games largely because of the league’s worst passing attack.

It’s gotten so bad that coach Paul Rhoads has made the starting job for Saturday’s home game against Baylor a three-man race. Steele Jantz, Jared Barnett and untested freshman Sam Richardson will all compete this week for the right to start against the Bears (3-3, 0-3).

Hawkeyes lose 2 offensive linemen to injury

Sports

October 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has lost starting offensive linemen Brandon Scherff and Andrew Donnal to season-ending injuries. Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz says Scherff, a sophomore left tackle, broke a bone in his leg during Saturday night’s 38-14 loss to Penn State. Donnal, a sophomore right guard, hurt his right knee in the first half against the Nittany Lions. Junior Nolan MacMillan will move into Scherff’s starting spot at tackle for this weekend’s game between the Hawkeyes (4-3, 2-1 Big Ten) and Northwestern (6-2, 2-2). Redshirt freshman Austin Blythe will likely replace Donnal at guard. The loss of Scherff and Donnal is a blow to an offense that has scored just 26 points in the past two weeks.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Trading Post

October 23rd, 2012 by admin

FOR SALE:  Beagle AKC (Foxhound).  It is tri-colored (black, bornw, and white) and not fixed.  $100.  254-0166.

Arrest made in Fremont County burglaries

News

October 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Fremont County say an arrest has been made in connection with two recent burglaries, and additional arrests are expected. The Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday, 21-year old Michael Lee Glenn, of Shenandoah was arrested Monday following the execution of search warrants at 306 West Washington Street in Randolph, and 1114 West Sheridan, in Shenandoah.

Officials say the search warrants and arrest stems from an investigation into burglaries to a residence and shop belonging to Raymond Welchans, and another burglary at a machinery building located at the Brad MacDonald residence, both in the Locust Grove Township.

(12:40-p.m. News)

(update: no injuries) Car-vs-semi accident on I-80 in Cass County

News

October 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 in Cass County this (Tuesday) morning. According to dispatch reports, a car and a semi collided at around 11:23-a.m. on I-80 eastbound, about three-miles west of the exit to Highway 148 (the 67-mile marker). Additional details are currently not available.

Atlantic P-D reports theft arrest

News

October 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

An Atlantic man was arrested Monday on a warrant charging him with 2nd degree theft. The Atlantic P-D says 33-year old Ryan Richards was booked in to the Cass County Jail. Officials say the charge stems from the discovery of several shopping carts and other items, allegedly stolen from the Atlantic Wal-Mart, which were found in a storage locker that had belonged to Richards.

Atlantic Chamber seeks “Angels of Christmas” nominations

News

October 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

It’s that time of year when the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce puts out a call for their “Angels of Christmas” nominations.

For the past several years the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and Stifel Nicolaus have sponsored the Angels of Christmas award, a surprise honor bestowed upon two community members who symbolize the true meaning of the holidays. The “angels” are nominated via written letters of recommendation to the Chamber. The presentation happens in front of a large audience at the end of the annual free holiday concert at the First United Methodist Church on the second Saturday in December.

Nominations are due November 2nd. They should detail the individual or couples’ contributions and qualities and be received at the Chamber during the first week of November. The mailing address is 102 Chestnut Street, Atlantic, IA 50022 or chamber@atlanticiowa.com.

A free holiday concert, sponsored by Aunt B’s, Bonnesen’s, J&R Tax Service, and Unique Salon & Spa and coordinated by Guy Somers, is scheduled to take place December 8th, beginning at 7 p.m.

SW IA woman arrested on drug charges

News

October 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says a Sidney woman was arrested Saturday on drug charges. 21-year old Hope Marie Kalkas was officially charged on Monday, with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Pills, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and for being a passenger in possession of an open container.

The Sheriff’s Office said also, 37-year old Amy Pearl Hunter, of Glenwood, was arrested Saturday on a charge of Theft in the 5th degree, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. The offenses allegedly occurred on September 26th.

Also on Saturday, 62-year old Danny Richard Miller, of Sidney, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, open container, and driving on the wrong side of a highway, and, 38-year old Kevin Dewitte Booher, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for a violation of his probation.

Backyard and Beyond 10-23-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 23rd, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks about where donated clothes go.

 

Play

Cass Supervisors to receive funding request from Library Assoc.

News

October 23rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Wednesday, will receive the County Library Association’s Annual report and annual funding request. Last December, the association requested that the current county funding ($60,600) be maintained for FY2013. The Board approved the request during their meeting in March. No action is expected on the request at this time.

The Board will also hear a report from the County Veterans Affairs Commission, and, may possibly act on appointing a member to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment for a 5-year term. Their meeting begins in the Supervisors Board Room at the Courthouse in Atlantic, beginning at 9-a.m.