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4 arrests in Cass County

News

August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports four, recent arrests. On Sunday, deputies arrested 26-year old Tiffany Dawn Christoffersen, of Valley, NE, on an Atlantic Police Department warrant for Criminal Mischief 4th Degree. Christoffersen was taken to the Cass County Jail where she was released the following day on $1,000 bond. Also arrested Sunday, was 32-year old Trent Matthew Suhr, of Walnut, who was taken into custody on two District Court warrants for Probation Violation. Suhr was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $10,000 bond.

Last Saturday, Cass County deputies arrested 33-year old Justin Paul Parker, of Adair,  on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Parker was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $10,000 bond. And on Thursday, 36-year old Heather Marie Christensen, of Atlantic, was arrested on a charge of Driving While Revoked (Serious). Christensen was taken to the Cass County Jail where she was released the following day on $1000 bond.

Anita teen injured in Cass County crash

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A teenager was injured during a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, in Cass County. The Sheriff’s Department reports 16-year old Kane Melvin Cooley, of Anita, suffered multiple injuries and was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle, and later flown by LifeNet to the Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha.

Officials say deputies responded to the crash on Eastland Road three-quarters of a mile east of Anita, at around 4:15-p.m., Sunday. An investigation determined a 2003 Dodge Dakota driven by Cooley, was westbound on Eastland Road when the teen lost control. The pickup entered the north ditch, rolled over and came to rest on its top.

Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $10,000. The accident remains under investigation.

Heartbeat Today 08-31-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

August 31st, 2015 by Jim Field

Jim Field speaks with Congressman David Young about a variety of issues discussed in the area.

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Backyard and Beyond 08-31-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 31st, 2015 by Jim Field

Lavon Eblen speaks with Teacher and Author Ann Gadzikowski about the book Creating a Beautiful Mess.

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ATV crash kills 10-year-old boy in Crawford County

News

August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An ATV crash that claimed the life of a child is under investigation in western Iowa. The accident happened Sunday, just before 8 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call about a four-wheeler accident in rural Crawford County. Ten-year-old Devon Auen of rural Denison was transported to Crawford County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The accident is being investigated by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol.

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Glenwood woman arrested on drug charge

News

August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Glenwood was arrested Saturday on a Mills County warrant for unlawful possession of prescription drugs. The Glenwood P-D says 22-year old Shelby Conn was being held in the Mills County Jail on a $2,000 cash-only bond.

ALICE FABER, 93, of Greenfield (Svcs. 9/2/15)

Obituaries

August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ALICE FABER, 93, of Greenfield, died Sat., Aug. 29th, at the Good Samaritan Society in Fontanelle. Funeral services for ALICE FABER will be held 11-a.m. Wed., Sept. 2nd, at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tues., from 3-until 7-p.m., with the family present from 6-to 7-pm. Online condolences may be left at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

ALICE FABER is survived by:

Her daughter – Carol (Bill) Ott, of Creston.

Her son – Mike Faber, of Missouri.

2 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, other relatives & friends.

Glenwood Cross Country Meet Results

Sports

August 31st, 2015 by admin

Glenwood hosted their cross country meet on Saturday, August 29th at the Glenwood Lake Park course.  Atlantic Head Coach Paul Iekel said he was very pleased with the effort and results from the meet.

Girls Team Results

   1 Harlan                       52pts                                                          
   2 Lewis Central                60pts                                
   3 Atlantic                     70pts                                                         
   4 Glenwood                     73pts                                                       
   5 Abraham Lincoln              95pts                                                       
   6 Council Bluffs TJ           168pts

Girls Individual Results
  1 Tiffany Williams             Atlantic              19:26.12    1             
  2 Kye Madsen                   Lewis Central         20:12.90    2             
  3 Aubrey McIntyre              Glenwood              20:43.34    3             
  4 Claire Jones                 Abraham Lincoln       21:25.24    4             
  5 Greichaly Kaster             Harlan                21:32.02    5             
  6 Alissa Pomrenke              Lewis Central         21:39.84    6             
  7 Madi Parks                   Lewis Central         21:49.81    7             
  8 Kara Rueschenberg            Harlan                21:54.28    8             
  9 Alyssa Wyman                 Harlan                22:03.34    9             
 10 Emily Saeugling              Atlantic              22:04.31   10  

Boys Team Results
   1 Council Bluffs TJ            48pts                                                        
   2 Harlan                       56pts                                                          
   3 Atlantic                     77pts                                                        
   4 Glenwood                     86pts                                                       
   5 Lewis Central               108pts                                                       
   6 Abraham Lincoln             111pts    

Boys Individual Results
  1 Jerry Jorgenson             Treynor               17:23.03                  
  2 Michael Sciranko            Harlan                17:27.97    1             
  3 Brenden O'Brien             Lewis Central         17:34.31    2             
  4 Jon Dahlheimer              Council Bluffs TJ     17:44.69    3             
  5 Ryan Hawkins                Atlantic              17:54.74    4             
  6 McGwire Midkiff             Council Bluffs TJ     18:02.02    5             
  7 Reagan Hansen               Harlan                18:05.62    6             
  8 Phoenix Shadden             Atlantic              18:07.43    7             
  9 Parson Covington            Glenwood              18:11.59    8             
 10 Drew Voge                   Harlan                18:14.72    9

School Election Ballots now available in Cass County

News

August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman reports ballots for the September 8th, 2015 SCHOOL ELECTION for local school board directors and Atlantic Community School District public measure, are now available at the Cass County Auditor’s office.

If you will be unable to go to the voting center on September 8th, you may vote by mail by sending a request for an absentee ballot to the Cass County Auditor’s office. Alternatively, you may stop and vote at the County Auditor’s office during office hours: 8 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Atlantic woman arrested for assault

News

August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An Atlantic woman was arrested Sunday on an Assault charge. Police Chief Steve Green reports 19-year old Amanda Cooper was brought to the Cass County Jail and booked-in to the facility.