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Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Acquires Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company

News

May 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

May 20, 2024 (Des Moines, Iowa) – Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company announced today (Tuesday) it has acquired Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, based in Trenton, Missouri. Beginning today, all Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company employees will become employees of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company during the transition. Rob Feeney, CEO of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, said in a press release, “We are thrilled to welcome the employees, customers, and communities of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company into the Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company family. We have a long history of commitment to serving customers, community and associates, and we are looking forward to our future growth together.”

Both bottlers are in their fourth generation of family leadership and founded more than 100 years ago. Each grew from humble beginnings to the thriving, successful Coca-Cola bottlers they are today. Peter Trombley, owner and manager of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, said “With a shared philosophy of commitment to customers, employees and communities, as well as our similar histories, we are pleased to have found a partner in Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company to build upon our legacy in Northwest Missouri.”

Plans are underway to re-brand Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company to Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company over the weeks ahead.

Rob Feeney said “We are a growth company.  As we look to the future, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company will continue to focus on growth opportunities by reinvesting back in the business, employees and communities we serve, while maintaining our position as a private, family-owned, independent bottler and distributor for all Coca-Cola products. With the acquisition of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, we are advancing our mission to create meaningful selling opportunities each day by being dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations.”

After the organizations integrate fully, the company will have a combined 875 employees and volume of nearly 18 million cases. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company will now have ten territories serving customers in 5 states.

Terms of the deal will not be disclosed.

BETH ANNE HILL (Myer), 63 of Ankeny (formerly of Manning) – Memorial Svcs. 5/24/24

Obituaries

May 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

BETH ANNE HILL (Myer), 63, of Ankeny (Formerly of Manning) died Friday, May 17, 2024. Memorial services for BETH HILL will be held 11-a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Ankeny First United Methodist Church (206 SW Walnut St., in Ankeny). Ankeny Funeral Home in Ankeny has the arrangements.

There will be a time of food and fellowship following the service at the church.

There will be a private family inurnment of ashes at Manning City Cemetery, Manning, Iowa at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.ankenyfuneralhome.com for the Hill family.

BETH ANNE HILL is survived by:

Her husband – Michael Hill

Her parents – Dr. Philip (Janet) Myer.

Her daughters – Laura (Dr. Jonathan) Howe, and Jessica (Ryan) Sones.

Her sisters – Edith Drees and family, Dr. Barbara Hodne and family, Jean and her husband Scott Schwiesow and family

4 grandchildren, her sister-in-law Sheryl Carstens and family; and many friends.

Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals Reported at 7:00 am Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

May 21st, 2024 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .12″ (we received another 1.08″ between 7:00 am and 8:00 am)
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  .36″
  • Elk Horn  1.69″
  • Exira  1.6″
  • Audubon  3.3″
  • Guthrie Center  3.12″
  • Logan  3.7″
  • Missouri Valley  5.5″
  • Carroll  1.75″

Numerous trees and power lines down in Cass & surrounding counties; Roads flooded

News, Weather

May 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office this (Tuesday) morning, said there are several reports of trees and power lines down throughout the County and in many cities. There is also centralized flooding in many areas. This is sure to cause potentially hazardous situations. Give yourself extra travel time if you must travel and be safe!!

KJAN listener Joe Lybarger sent us this picture of tree and power lines down on W 10th between Palm and Hazel, in Atlantic.

Other storm reports include:

  • Power lines down on the northeast side of Audubon at 1:39 a.m. today, along with several tree branches down in the city limits. A personal weather station recorded a 64 mph wind gust in Audubon around 1:38 a.m.; Rainfall was in excess of 3.5″, with some homes sustaining basement flooding.
  • A funnel cloud was reported by the public southwest of Harlan near 900th and Juniper Road at 12:52 a.m. There were reports of two inch hail north of Harlan and one inch hail northeast of Harlan Monday evening.
  • One inch hail was reported by a trained spotter north of Minden at 12:50 a.m.
  • 1.75 inch hail was reported north of Council Bluffs at 6:06 a.m.
  • At 6:38 a.m., 160th Street in the Springbrook State Park area in Guthrie County was closed due to water over the road. There were also washed out gravel roads and road closures due to water over the road.
  • At 7:30 a.m. Responders were called to Lewis and the Lewis curve for trees and power lines down.
  • At 7:45 a.m. 7th and Walnut in Atlantic Impassable due to heavy rain and water in the road
  • At 7:59 a.m., 79 mph wind gust measured by personal weather station northwest of Fontanelle.
  • At 8:30 a.m., 70 mph wind gust reported by Emergency Manager south of Stuart.
  • At 8:35 a.m. it was reported that there was no power north of Exira, rural areas by Highway 44, on Guthrie REC

Other photos of water over the road in downtown Atlantic just before 8-a.m. today

 

DELORES HAVENS, 89, of Greenfield (Funeral Svcs. 5/25/24)

Obituaries

May 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DELORES HAVENS, 89, of Greenfield, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home.  Funeral services for DELORES HAVENS will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle.

The family will greet friends on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Burial is in the Greenfield Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle following the burial. 

Memorials:  To the Delores Havens Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com

Creston Police report, 5/21/24

News

May 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

5-20-2024 4:37pm

Patrick Riley Iiams, 30, 404 S Vine was arrested at 102 W Taylor. Iiams was charged on 2 Warrants. 1st is a Union County Warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault-Injury or Mental Illness 1st Offense Bond $2000 cash only. 2nd is Department of Corrections Warrant for Violation of Probation OWI 1st. Iiams is being held in the Union County Jail on no Bond.

5-20-2024 5:29pm

Brandon Hurshel Whitfield, 37, 813 N Sycamore was arrested at the Intersection of Spruce and Prairie. Whitfield was charged with Driving while Suspended. Whitfield cited and released.

5-20-2024 6:52pm

Megan Marie Brown, 43, Lorimor was arrested in the 300 Block North Street. Brown was charged on 2 Union County Warrants. 1st Warrant is for Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense and Possession of Controlled Substance Methamphetamine 1st Offense Bond $2000. 2nd Warrant Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Bond $300. Brown was taken to the Union County Jail where she was later released on $2300 cash or surety bond.

5-20-2024 8:15pm

Jeffrey Lynn Bandow, 67, 806 Quiet Harbor was arrested at his residence. Bandow was charged on 2 Union County FTA Warrants. 1st Warrant is FTA Operate without Interlock Bond $300 Cash only. 2nd Warrant is FTA Operating while Under the Influence 3rd Offense and Driving while License Denied or Revoked Bond $5000 cash only. Bandow was taken to the Union County Jail where he is being held on $5300 cash only bond.

State Golf results from Monday May 20th

Sports

May 21st, 2024 by admin

CLASS 1A STATE TOURNAMENT AT AME GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

INDIVIDUAL

1. Keith Thompson, Hamburg, 69

2. Chase Jahde, CAM,70

Tie 25th. Hayden Thompson, Sidney, 82

Tie 55th. Michael Hensley, Sidney, 96

Tie 57th. Carter Jorgenson, Sidney, 99

60. Will Bryant, Sidney, 102

T61. Grant Whitehead, Sidney, 103

T61. Kolt Payne, Sidney, 103

TEAM 

9th. Sidney (379)

 

IOWA CLASS 2A STATE TOURNAMENT AT GOLDWATER GOLF LINKS, AMES 

INDIVIDUAL

Tie 8th. Ethan Konz, Treynor, 74

11th. Maverick Schwabe, Kuemper Catholic, 75

Tie 22nd. Jace Tams, Treynor, 79

Tie 22nd. Carter Putney, Kuemper Catholic, 79

Tie 26th. Brock Poland, Treynor, 80

Tied 30th. Braxton Vonnahme, Kuemper Catholic, 81

Tie 30th. Kayden Schon, Kuemper Catholic, 81

Tie 35th. Jade Spangler, Shenandoah, 82

Tie 41th. Jack Lenz, Kuemper Catholic, 84

T55. Bradley Stock, Treynor, 90

61. Alex Mass, Treynor, 93

Tie 64th. Aaron Ehmke, Treynor, 97

Tie 64th. Luke Mathews, Treynor, 97

TEAM 

5. Kuemper Catholic, 316

8. Treynor, 323

 

IOWA CLASS 3A STATE TOURNAMENT AT VEENKER MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE, AMES

Tie 17th Hudson McLaren, Atlantic, 79

High School Softball results from Monday May 20th

Sports

May 21st, 2024 by admin

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Atlantic 12, Lenox 0

Ames 12, Creston 4

Griswold 14, Red Oak 0

Glenwood 12, Fremont-Mills 0

Thomas Jefferson 7, Clarinda 5

West Monona 13, Lewis Central 1

Westwood 6, Denison-Schleswig 3

 

Western Iowa Conference 

Riverside 1, Missouri Valley 0

 

Rolling Valley Conference 

Glidden-Ralston 8, Madrid 4

Ogden 15, Coon Rapids-Bayard 3

Woodbine 10, OABCIG 0

 

Corner Conference

Essex 8, Bedford 2

 

High School Baseball results from Monday May 20th

Sports

May 21st, 2024 by admin

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Lenox 11, Atlantic 4

Lewis Central 6, Des Moines East 3

Indianola 7, Creston 1

Denison-Schleswig 5, Spencer 3

Red Oak 12, Sidney 2

Dallas Center-Grimes 10, Harlan 0

Shenandoah 14, Mount Ayr 4

 

Western Iowa Conference 

Earlham 6, Audubon 0

 

Rolling Valley Conference

Exira-EHK 7, AC-GC 6

Ogden 8, Coon Rapids-Bayard 3

Madrid 12, Glidden-Ralston 0

 

Corner Conference

Stanton 3, Southwest Valley 0

Bedford 14, Fremont-Mills 1

Iowa Substate Boys Soccer results from Monday May 20th

Sports

May 21st, 2024 by admin

IOWA CLASS 1A SUBSTATE SEMIFINALS 

Substate 1: Western Christian 3 Kuemper Catholic 0

Substate 2: West Sioux 5 Tri-Center 1

Substate 2: Underwood 4 St. Albert 2 

Substate 8: West Central Valley 2 Treynor 1

 

IOWA CLASS 2A SUBSTATE SEMIFINALS

Substate 8: Glenwood 11 Creston 1 

Substate 8: Carroll 2 Harlan 1 

IOWA CLASS 3A SUBSTATE SEMIFINALS

Substate 1: Storm Lake 2 Denison-Schleswig 1

 

IOWA CLASS 4A SUBSTATE SEMIFINALS

Substate 1: Sioux City East 3 Abraham Lincoln 2