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Cass County Supervisors to act on approving several matters, Tuesday morning

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April 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting beginning 9-a.m. Tuesday (April 13). On their agenda is discuss and possible action (D/A) on:

  • Approving a Resolution for the Secondary Roads Dept. Construction Program.
  • Approval of new hires by the County Engineer.
  • Approval of a Resolution with regard to the 2021 Weed Control Program.
  • Establishing a Cass County temporary county redistricting commission (districts based on 2020 Census data).
  • Appointing members to the Cass Co. Zoning Board of Adjustment and/or Zoning Commission, for the remainder of open terms.
  • And, appointing a member (A licensed physician) to the Cass County Board of Health (for the remainder of a term ending 12/31/2023).

The meeting takes place in the Supervisor’s Board Room at the Courthouse in Atlantic. Persons interested may view/and or participate via Zoom, at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/138870131?pwd=dnRLK2ZjcWQ2SWpMQm0wK1c0b2pwUT09

(Podcast) KJAN News, 8:05-a.m. 4/12/21

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April 12th, 2021 by Jim Field

Chris Parks visits with Steve Green about the 25thy anniversary of the Atlantic Kiwanis Club Bicycle helmet giveaway program.

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6 arrested in Creston over the weekend

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April 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports six people were arrested over the past few days. At around 1:45-a.m. today (Monday), 32-year-old Gilberto Pantoja, of Lenox, was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was later released on a $300 bond.  At around 7:20-p.m. Saturday, 33-year-old Cody Wilson, of Thorton, CO., was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on an Adams County warrant for Harassment in the 3rd Degree. He was also later released on a $300 bond.

Saturday afternoon, 42-year-old Brady Richert, of Creston, was arrested in Creston for OWI/2nd offense. He was later released on $2,000 bond. 29-year-old Lucas Perrigo, of Thayer, was arrested Saturday, for Assault with Injury. He was later released on $1,000 bond. Friday afternoon, 35-year-old Skylar Rufenacht, and 33-year-old Samantha Meek, both of Creston, were arrested for Violation of a Protection Order. They were later released on $300 bond, each.

And, a Creston man reported to Police on April 5th, that mailboxes were vandalized in the 900 block of Cottonwood Street. Officers at the scene discovered three mailboxes and a post that had been damaged. The loss was estimated at $150.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 4/12/21

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CHERYL JEAN [Strickland] SCARF, 79 (formerly of Atlantic) – Graveside Mem. Svcs. 4/24/21

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April 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

CHERYL JEAN [Strickland] SCARF, 79, of Alexandria, MN (& formerly of Atlantic, IA), died Dec. 25, 2020. A graveside memorial service for CHERYL [Strickland] SCARF will be held Saturday April 24th at 1:00p.m. at the Atlantic Cemetery

A luncheon at the First Church of Christ in Atlantic (1310 SW 7th St.) will follow the graveside service at 2-p.m., April 24th.

Memorials in her name may be directed to Atlantic Public Library, care of the Cheryl Scarf Memorial Fund, in order to purchase children’s books.

CHERYL JEAN [Strickland] SCARF is survived by:

Her daughter – Kimberly (Paul) Felch, of Alexandria, MN.

Her sons –  Allen Scarf, of Audubon, and David (Jillian) Scarf, of Hancock.

Numerous grandchildren, other relatives and in-laws.

Football coaches see light at the end of the tunnel

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April 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) -Football coaches say they are confident that COVID testing won’t be a regular occurrence once the fall season begins. UNI wrapped up its spring season Saturday with a 23-20 loss to second ranked North Dakota State. The Panthers had one game canceled this spring due to a positive test in the South Dakota program.

That’s UNI coach Mark Farley. Drake has one game remaining in its spring season and coach Todd Stepsis says as more people get the vaccine the need for testing will diminish.

Iowa baseball completes sweep of Minnesota

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April 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Hawkeye baseball team scored seven runs in the first inning and five more in the second to beat Minnesota 18-0 and complete a sweep of Sunday’s doubleheader. The Hawkeyes have won eight of nine after winning all three games of the Big Ten series.

That’s Iowa coach Rick Heller. The Hawkeyes are 12-9 and Heller was pleased with their approach at the plate. Iowa scored 24 runs in Sunday’s twin bill.

Heller feels his team is hitting its stride offensively.

2 vehicle accident in Red Oak, Sunday

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April 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police say no injuries were reported following a collision Sunday at the intersection of N. 8th and E. Reed Streets. Authorities say a 2007 Pontiac G6 driven by 17-year-old Courtney Lynn Hoswell, of Red Oak, was traveling east on Reed Street (going the wrong way on a one-way street). When she attempted to cross N. 8th Street, her vehicle was struck by a 2018 Chevy Equinox driven by 24-year-old Candis Ann Tiepelman, of Lenox, that was traveling northbound on 8th.

Damage to the vehicles amounted to $4,000. Red Oak Police cited Hoswell for Failure to Yield upon entering a through street.