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September 23rd, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 3-A, District 1

  • Atlantic 20, Glenwood 7
  • Harlan 21, Lewis Central 14
  • Creston 48, Red Oak 0
  • Carroll 35, Winterset 10

Class 3-A, District 2

  • Sergeant Bluff-Luton 22, Denison-Schleswig 14

Class 2-A, District 2

  • Kuemper Catholic 49, Missouri Valley 2

Class 2-A, District 8

  • Shenandoah 19, Colfax-Mingo 8
  • Clarinda 23, Bondurant-Farrar 22

Class 1-A, District 1

  • IKM-Manning 40, Hinton 0

Class 1-A, District 7

  • Mount Ayr 35, Wayne 6
  • Panorama 60, Nodaway Valley 27

Class 1-A, District 8

  • Treynor 42, Griswold 19
  • Logan-Magnolia 61, Clarinda Academy 6
  • St. Albert 51, Underwood 13
  • Tri-Center 46, Audubon 0

Class A, District 8

  • AHST 47, Corning 30
  • Bedford 48, Riverside 13

8-Man, District 6

  • CAM 59, Ankeny Christian 38
  • Lenox 40, Mormon Trail 20
  • Adair-Casey 80, Murray 40
  • Lamoni 42, East Union 28

8-Man, District 7

  • Ar-We-Va 58, Charter Oak-Ute 22
  • Boyer Valley 40, Coon Rapids-Bayard 34
  • Glidden-Ralston 78, East Greene 31

8-Man, District 8

  • Sidney 49, Nishnabotna 8
  • Fremont-Mills 78, Villisca 6
  • Stanton 48, Essex 6
  • East Mills 57, Woodbine 10



I-29 to reopen this evening between Council Bluffs and Loveland

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September 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is announcing that it plans to reopen Interstate 29 from milepost 55 in Council Bluffs to milepost 71 near Loveland (I-680 interchange) at 7 p.m. today (Friday). The 16-mile stretch of interstate has been closed since June 9 due to the Missouri River flooding.

The DOT says significant work has been accomplished over the last few weeks to quickly reopen the road, including removal of tons of debris and hazardous materials, scraping the sludge from the roadway surface and hauling it away, power washing the pavement, testing the subsoil for stability, checking for voids under the pavement, and making repairs.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd

Trading Post

September 23rd, 2011 by admin

WANTED: Small dog kennel and also a used moped.  641-742-3263 out of Adair.

FOR SALE: 2 tickets to the Iowa football game on Saturday, September 24th vs. Louisiana Monroe at 11:00 AM.  Seats are on the 20 yard line on the press box side, 74 rows up.  $40 each ($80 both).  249-8037.

FOR SALE: Poulan riding mower…18 1/2 HP…twin hydro…42″ cut…does need a new belt or something that runs hydro.  Runs great.  $300.  Also for sale:  1981 Prowler Camper…sleeps four, has a fridge, A/C, shower, stove, etc.  $1,000.  Also looking for some 5 gallon buckets.  249-4005

FOR SALE: Fish aquarium…20 gallons.  Comes with filter, temp guage, cleaning fish, etc.  243-4308..

Oklahoma Fugitive Arrested in Mills County

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September 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a man wanted as a fugitive from justice in Oklahoma was arrested Thursday in Glenwood. 26-year old Terry Wayne Goodpaster, of Greenville, Oklahoma was taken into custody at around 5-p.m. and booked into the Mills County Jail, where he was being held on nearly $24,000 bond. Goodpaster faces multiple charges, including: Eluding, Carrying a Weapon, Possession of Ammunition by a Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Speeding, failure to hold a Valid Driver’s License, Reckless Driving, Possession of Stolen Property, and for being Fugitive from Justice.

Vehicle odometer tampering suspect arrested

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September 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division have issued an alert about a man who sold vehicles with their odometers allegedly rolled-back.  On Wednesday September 21st, investigators with the DOT arrested 49-year old Gerald Magee in Des Moines, on a warrant for eight counts of fraudulent practice in the second degree, a Class D Felony.  A Class D Felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and up to $7,500 in fines.
Magee is accused of tampering with and reducing the mileage on the odometers of eight motor vehicles that were sold to unsuspecting buyers. Anyone who purchased a vehicle from Magee and suspects the mileage of the vehicle may have been altered, please contact the Iowa DOT’s Office of Motor Vehicle Enforcement at 866-908-4636 or at invmve@dot.iowa.gov.

The investigation into Magee’s alleged activities was conducted with the assistance of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Division.

Two Atlantic City Council Persons will not run for re-election

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September 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The deadline to file nomination papers for City government positions in Atlantic has passed, and two City Councilpersons will not be running for re-election on November 8th. According to City Clerk Deb Wheatley Field, four-term Councilperson Pat Simmons has decided not to seek re-election to her 3rd Ward Seat.  Ashley Hayes faces no challengers for the seat being vacated by Simmons, who has served a total of 16-years on the City Council. And, Councilman Kern Miller has decided not to seek re-election in the 1st Ward. Miller served three consecutive terms on the council. Running unopposed for Miller’s seat, is Chris Jimmerson.
Atlantic 4th Ward Councilperson Linda Hartkopf and At Large Councilman Dana Halder, are both running for re-election in November, and are unopposed for their seats. Two women are running for seats on the City’s Parks and Recreation Board. Incumbent Mary Strong seeks re-election, while Jolene Smith looks to fill a seat being vacated by Board Chair Nancy Frederickson, who will not be running for re-election.

TrapBag removal project in Harrison County begins Monday, Sept. 26

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September 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa – Sept. 23, 2011 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that the TrapBag removal project along Interstate 29 in Harrison County, just north of Missouri Valley (milepost 77.8 to 78.25), will begin Monday, Sept. 26th. The work is scheduled to be completed Oct. 11th. The TrapBags formed a protective barrier wall from potential flooding from the Missouri River. During the removal process, one lane of both north- and southbound I-29, between exit 75 (U.S. 30) and exit 82 (Harrison County Road F-50 near Missouri Valley), will be closed.

Charges pending after car hits Clarinda School Bus

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September 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Police Chief in Clarinda says charges are pending against the driver of a car which collided with a school bus this (Friday) morning. Chief Keith Brothers says no serious injuries were reported after a car driven by 18-year old Taylor Dukes, of Clarinda, broadsided a Clarinda School District bus at the intersection of 22nd and State Streets, in Clarinda. The accident happened at around 7:50-a.m.    According to Brothers, a bus driven by 50-year-old Serle Kirshner, of Clarinda, was traveling east on State Street and was entering the intersection, when it was hit by Dukes’ car, as it was pulling away from a stop sign at the intersection. Kirshner was not injured, but Dukes was transported by ambulance after complaining of unknown, possible injuries. None of the students on-board the bus were injured, but the were taken to the hospital to be checked out as a precaution.  An investigation into the accident was on-going, with charges pending completion of the investigation.

Trojan Preview 09-23-2011

Podcasts, Sports, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

September 23rd, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Atlantic Head Football Coach Tim Duff as his team prepares to take on Glenwood on the road.

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Trespass arrest reported in Atlantic

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September 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic report a local man was arrested Thursday. 21-year old Kevin Engles, of Atlantic, was arrested on charges of Criminal Trespassing and Public Intoxication. Engles was brought to the Cass County Jail and held, pending an appearance before the magistrate.