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DWAYNE LEROY JENSEN of Marion and formerly of Atlantic (Svcs. 3-15-2013)

Obituaries

March 7th, 2013 by admin

DWAYNE LEROY JENSEN of Marion and formerly of Atlantic died Thurs., Mar., 7th in Casa Grande, AZ. Services for DWAYNE JENSEN  will be held at 11:00 AM Fri., Mar., 15th in the Anita United Methodist Church.  Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with family will be from 9:30 AM until time of service on Fri., Mar., 15th in the Anita United Methodist Church.

DWAYNE LEROY JENSEN is survived by:

His special friend, Phyllis Gordon

Daughters, Tammy Mason, Cindy (Bill) Reighard and Michelle Donels.

Son, Shawn (Robin) Jensen

Nephew, Glen Jensen

Eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 8th

Trading Post

March 7th, 2013 by admin

FOR SALE: 4 tickets for Saturday afternoon performance of Jekyl & Hyde in Des Moines at the Civic Center at 2 pm. Excellent seats, 6 rows bag, originally $62, selling for $50 each OBO. 243-2749

WANTED: Diabetic strips and/or meter. 249-9838

FOR SALE: Antique wood burning stove, round oak, very fine condition. $475. 712-304-4998

FOR SALE: Set of 4 Douglas tires 185/65/R14’s mounted on aluminum neon rims. Also has a spare tire in good condition that goes with the set. Also mounted on the rims. $300 obo. Firewood, Ash, still green but great for next year. Walnut, split and ready to go. $75 per load, if you pick it up. Located in the Elk Horn area. Call 712-249-4914.

FOR SALE: Large walker (treadmill) with electric motor and height adjustments. $225. Large bird cage that once held a parrot. Asking $50 but willing to discuss price. Call 243-4308.

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FAA mulls flight control cuts at Des Moines, Omaha

News

March 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Airport control towers in Des Moines and Omaha could go dark during overnight hours if the federal government follows through with a plan to eliminate midnight air traffic controller shifts. It’s because of the government’s automatic spending cuts.

Executives at Des Moines and Omaha airports expect no disruption since commercial flight schedules end before midnight. Planes could still land and takeoff without controllers since all pilots are trained to use electronic Instrument Landing System equipment.

The FAA says it may eliminate overnight shifts at 72 airports beginning early April including Eppley Airfield in Omaha and Des Moines International.   Control towers at 238 smaller airports including Waterloo, Dubuque, and Sioux City in Iowa and Grand Island, Neb., could be completely closed.  The FAA is expected to decide by next week.

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Iowa to review job of Ferentz’s future son-in-law

Sports

March 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – The University of Iowa athletics department is considering whether to move the future son-in-law of Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz out of the football program.  University spokesman Mark Braun said Thursday that Athletics Director Gary Barta is reviewing the employment of Tyler Barnes and would take appropriate action.

Braun said a report in The Gazette about Barnes’ hiring as administrative assistant for football raises questions about whether the school followed its policy on nepotism. He said Barnes and Ferentz have a relationship and the question now is how to handle it.

Barnes was hired without a search last year, and his temporary position was recently extended for a second year through January 2014. Barnes had previously worked in the athletics department. He got engaged last year to Ferentz’s 25-year-old daughter.

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DONALD DEAN HARRISON, 79, of Stuart (formerly of Greenfield) – Svcs. 3/11/13

Obituaries

March 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DONALD DEAN HARRISON, 79, of Stuart (formerly of Greenfield), died Wed., March 6th, at the Stuart Community Care Center. Funeral services for DON HARRISON will be held 11-a.m. Mon., March 11th, at the Johnson Family Funeral Home, in Stuart.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 9-am to 11-am on Monday (2-hours prior to the service). Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Burial will be in the Harper Cemetery in Redfield.

Memorials may be directed to the Donald D. Harrison Memorial Funds, in care of the funeral home.

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Leash on Life 03-07-2013

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

March 7th, 2013 by admin

Info from the Atlantic Animal Shelter.

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Atlantic Community Dev. Committee to discuss TIF request, Monday

News

March 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Community Development Committee will meet Monday evening in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall, to review and discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance application from Sonntag Development. The meeting is set to begin at 6-p.m. (This is a change from Thursday’s announcement). The Atlantic City Council had referred the matter to the CDC during its meeting, on March 6th.

Project developer Don Sonntag is asking the City for a $250,000 TIF grant for the construction of the Southern Heights II subdivision. The project will include a private road with a cul-de-sac and 10 condominium duplexes. Sonntag has indicated that four of the larger units would be for sale, while the remaining 16 units would be for rent.

After review, the Committee will forward its recommendation to the full Council for further action.

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Doc Leonard’s Pet Pointers 03-07-2013

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

March 7th, 2013 by admin

w/ Dr. Keith Leonard

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IA Boys State Basketball Scores & Schedule

Sports

March 7th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

4A State Tournament, Wed., March 6th 2013
First Round
Bettendorf 62, Urbandale 53
Cedar Falls 57, Sioux City, North 46
Dubuque, Senior 58, Des Moines, Roosevelt 41
Iowa City, West 63, Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines 59, OT

Semi-finals – Thursday, March 7th
Class 1-A
Storm Lake St. Mary’s 61, Danville 55
12:15-p.m. Boyden-Hull vs.North Tama

The 1-A Championship game is at 6:05-p.m. Friday, March 8th

Class 2-A
2:00-p.m. West Fork vs. M-F-L/MarMac
3:45-p.m. Kuemper Catholic vs. Sheldon

The 2-A Championship game is at 8:05-p.m. Friday, March 8th

Class 3-A
6:35-p.m. Harlan vs. MOC/Floyd Valley
8:15-p.m. Davenport Assumption vs. Mt. Pleasant

The 3-A Championship game begins at 6:05-p.m. Saturday, March 9th

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Cardinals Furcal to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Sports

March 7th, 2013 by admin

JUPITER, Fla., March 7, 2013 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that shortstop Rafael Furcal will undergo right elbow surgery next week.  Dr. James Andrews, who examined Furcal yesterday, is scheduled to perform “Tommy John” surgery on the three-time All-Star.

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