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Atlantic woman arrested on Willful Injury warrant; Anita man arrested in drug charges

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April 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman was arrested for assault, Tuesday, and a man was arrested on drug charges. 24-year old Kirstin Marysa Silence, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County Sheriff’s Office warrant for Willful Injury. Silence was taken to the Cass County Jail where she was released later that day on $10,000 bond.
And, 31-year old Joseph Lee Flathers, of Anita, was arrested on charges of Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Flathers was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released on his own recognizance the following day.

Change to Atlantic E-recycling trailer location for May 9th

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April 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

There’s been a change in location for next month’s electronics recycling trailer, in Atlantic. Atlantic Community Protection committee Chairman Chris Jimerson reports a semi-trailer for the loading of electronics to be disposed of will be located at the Cass County Fairgrounds, instead of on North Chestnut Street, as had been previously announced. The 4-H Fairgrounds committee has authorized the use of the grounds for the dropping off of electronic items. The event will be held May 9th, from 7-until 11-a.m.eRecycle_logo_small

The electronic recycling program is for Cass County residents only. Businesses are not allowed to participate. You may bring the following items ONLY, to the fairgrounds for placement in the trailer: televisions, computer monitors, hard drives, printers, lap-tops, VCR/DVD players, keyboards, speakers, circuit boards, cell phones, cables, electronic scrap, small appliances, and microwaves.

Once the semi is full, no further electronic items will be taken, and anyone with items left over, will be asked to take those items to the Cass County Landfill, which has had its own E-recycling program in place, since 2006. For information about what electronic pieces are accepted at the Landfill, and the price of disposal, go to www.casscountylandfill.com, or call 712-243-1991.

Young Professionals of Atlantic to hold awards luncheon April 29th

News

April 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Young Professionals of Atlantic (YPA) 2nd Annual Awards Gala will be held later this month, to recognize the success of those individuals. The YPA’s will host an awards dessert and luncheon on April 29th, at the Atlantic Golf and County Club. The awards are designed to recognize the achievements of young professionals who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in his/her profession and community.

Pictured: Chelsea Amundson, Dan Mehmen, Hannah Beaman, Jessica Nicholas, Lucas Mosier, Hans Krengel, Ouida Wymer, Dolly Bergmann, Kathie Hockenberry, Michelle Heath, Sue Muri, Christy Jepersen, Tammy Waters, Jamey Park, Julie May, Jamie Arnold, JoAnn Runyan, Lana Westphalen, Nedra Perry, Pat McCurdy, Rich Perry, Chrystal Christensen, Carole Schuler, Melanie Petty, Dr. Jim Kickland, and Carol Seddon. Not Pictured: Sara Nelson.

Pictured: Chelsea Amundson, Dan Mehmen, Hannah Beaman, Jessica Nicholas, Lucas Mosier, Hans Krengel, Ouida Wymer, Dolly Bergmann, Kathie Hockenberry, Michelle Heath, Sue Muri, Christy Jepersen, Tammy Waters, Jamey Park, Julie May, Jamie Arnold, JoAnn Runyan, Lana Westphalen, Nedra Perry, Pat McCurdy, Rich Perry, Chrystal Christensen, Carole Schuler, Melanie Petty, Dr. Jim Kickland, and Carol Seddon. Not Pictured: Sara Nelson.

In order to be eligible for an award, a nominee must be between 21- and 39-years of age, and reside within Cass County. They must also be employed by a Chamber member business or organization. Award categories include: Newcomer (someone who has worked and lived in the Atlantic area for less than two-years; YP Entreprenuer; YP Business Leader; and YP Public Servant. In addition, the YP Choice Workplace Award will be presented to companies who effectively attract, retain and develop young professionals.
The luncheon costs $10 for Atlantic Area Chamber members, and $15 for non-members. Visit www.atlanticiowa.com to register for the event, or for more information.

IRS: At least 57,000 Iowans will request an extension to file federal tax returns

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April 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Federal tax returns are due by midnight tonight (Wednesday) and officials with the Internal Revenue Service expect more than 57-thousand Iowans will be requesting an extension this year. I-R-S spokesman Bill Brunson says you can go the antiquated route, using a paper form that needs to be postmarked before midnight, or speed up the process with a few clicks on the agency’s website.tax

Brunson says, “All you need to do is go to IRS.gov and click on the Free File icon where you can choose to request an extension automatically for an additional six months online at no charge.” You have until midnight to make the request, which will push your federal tax deadline back to October 15th. While it used to be a circus-like atmosphere on April 15th, with procrastinators rushing to the post office late at night, most of those offices now keep regular business hours on tax deadline day.

Brunson notes e-filing has all but eliminated that urgency and Iowa is one of the nation’s e-filing leaders. “The Internal Revenue Service expects more than 1.4-million returns for this reporting period and of that 1.4 million, 1.3-million are expected to be electronically filed,” Brunson says. “That’s a rate of 93% of Iowans who will choose to electronically file their tax return.”

E-filers also have until midnight to complete the tax task, which Brunson says is more accurate, since the program won’t let you make a math error. He touts another benefit. “Your electronic return is secure in the sense that, if you have a refund coming, you can choose to have it directly deposited in your savings or checking account, and that item won’t get lost or stolen like an old-fashioned paper check,” Brunson says. “You can expect to get a refund from the Internal Revenue Service in 21 days or less.”

E-filing saves the I-R-S a bundle. Processing a paper return costs three-dollars and 54-cents on average, while an e-filed return costs more like 18-cents.

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Poll: nearly 9 out of 10 Iowans support medical marijuana

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April 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A new survey shows Iowa voters are divided over the issue of legalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Peter Brown is assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll. “Iowans are split right down the middle on the question of legalizing recreational use of marijuana, 47-percent of Iowans told Quinnipiac they favor legalization, while 47-percent oppose it,” Brown says. medical marijuana store

Quinnipiac also surveyed voters in two other states on the same issue. Voters in Virginia support so-called recreational pot 54-41 percent, while Colorado voters still back their first-in-the-nation experiment 62-34 percent. In Iowa, Brown notes support for legalized recreational use of marijuana is much stronger among Democrats than Republicans. There’s also a large gap on the issue among age groups.

Support for personal use of marijuana is 62-32 percent among voters 18 to 34 years old, while voters 35 to 54 years old are divided 47-47 percent and voters over 55 years old are opposed 53-41 percent. Iowans, meanwhile, overwhelming favor the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes.

The Quinnipiac poll shows 87-percent of the Iowans surveyed support the use of medical marijuana, while 11-percent are against its legalization. Last week, dozens of people took part in a rally at the statehouse and met with legislators to lobby for a new state law that would allow marijuana to be grown and dispensed in Iowa — as treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. The Quinnipiac University Poll was conducted between March 29 and April 7 and involved phone interviews with 948 Iowa voters.

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Giant dog won’t be seized from owner, thanks to council vote

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April 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ONAWA, Iowa (AP) – A 200-plus-pound St. Bernard won’t be seized from his owner, thanks to a vote by the Onawa City Council. The council voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to reverse a ruling by the police chief that Zhivago is dangerous. The giant pooch had gotten loose twice, but owner Billy Parker has said Zhivago is “a gentle giant” who poses no threat.

Council member LeRoy Habinck said at the meeting that if Zhivago were “going to bite somebody, he would have done it long before this.” Parker has installed a 6-foot-tall fence to keep the dog from escaping and roaming the neighborhood.

The council will be taking a look at city ordinances to clearly define what makes an animal “dangerous” or “vicious” and subject to city seizure.

Tuesday Track Results

Sports

April 15th, 2015 by Jim Field

Griswold Tigers Girls Relays (CLICK HERE for complete results)

Class A

  1. Griswold  183
  2. Fremont-Mills  154
  3. Sidney  108
  4. Essex  87
  5. Nishnabotna  24
  6. Adair-Casey  18
  7. Heartland Christian  3

1st Place:

  • 100 – Lexy Larsen, Sidney
  • 200 – Lexy Larsen, Sidney
  • 400 – Kelsey Hurley, Fremont-Mills
  • 800 – Rebekah Topham, Griswold
  • 1500 – Alyx Flippin, Griswold
  • 3000 – Alyx Flippin, Griswold
  • 100 Hurdles – Andrea McClary, Fremont-Mills
  • 400 Hurdles – Rebekah Topham, Griswold
  • Discus – Jackie Rush, Griswold
  • High Jump – Kelsey Hurley, Fremont-Mills
  • Long Jump – Taryn Williams, Fremont-Mills
  • Shot Put – Mykenzie Rainey, Griswold
  • 4 x 100 – Essex
  • 4 x 200 – Essex
  • 4 x 400 – Sidney
  • 4 x 800 – Griswold
  • Shuttle Hurdle – Fremont-Mills
  • Sprint Medley – Sidney
  • Distance Medley – Griswold

Class AA

  1. Kuemper Catholic  133
  2. Red Oak  97
  3. Underwood  90
  4. Riverside  83
  5. Southwest Valley  77
  6. A-H-S-T-W  69

1st Place:

  • 100 – Emma Bonnet, Underwood
  • 200 – Emma Bonnet, Underwood
  • 400 – Emma Bonnet, Underwood
  • 800 – Kate Walker, Red Oak
  • 1500 – Kate Walker, Red Oak
  • 3000 – Kendra Top, Southwest Valley
  • 100 Hurdles – Jaycie Schueman, A-H-S-T-W
  • 400 Hurdles – Jaycie Schueman, A-H-S-T-W
  • Discus – Taylor Frain, Riverside
  • High Jump – Anna Bauer, A-H-S-T-W
  • Long Jump – Sydney Streicher, Red Oak
  • Shot Put – Taylor Frain, Riverside
  • 4 x 100 – A-H-S-T-W
  • 4 x 200 – Underwood
  • 4 x 400 – Kuemper Catholic
  • 4 x 800 – Underwood
  • Shuttle Hurdle – Kuemper Catholic
  • Sprint Medley – Kuemper Catholic
  • Distance Medley – Kuemper Catholic

Harlan Cyclone Boys Invitational (CLICK HERE for complete Results)

  1. Harlan  136
  2. Atlantic  99
  3. Lewis Central  79.3
  4. CB Abraham Lincoln  74.3
  5. OA-BCIG  63
  6. CB Thomas Jefferson  47
  7. SC West  30
  8. Denison  19.3
  9. Kuemper Catholic  10

1st Place:

  • 100 – Karter Jones, SC West
  • 200 – Caleb Rasmussen, Harlan
  • 400 – Pablo Escalante, CBAL
  • 800 – Nick Hough, Harlan
  • 1600 – Jaxson Eden, Atlantic
  • 3200 – Michael Sciranko, Harlan
  • 110 Hurdles – Gratt Reed, Atlantic
  • 400 Hurdles – Dylan Nightser, CBTJ
  • 4 x 100 – Lewis Central
  • 4 x 200 – Lewis Central
  • 4 x 400 – Harlan
  • 4 x 800 – Harlan
  • Distance Medley – CB Thomas Jefferson
  • Shuttle Hurdle – Atlantic
  • High Jump – Cody Durbin, OA-BCIG
  • Long Jump – Avery Thomas, CBAL
  • Shot Put – Curtis Schnack, Harlan
  • Discus – Mitchell Brinkman, Lewis Central

Lewis Central Girls Invitational

  1. CB Thomas Jefferson  147.5
  2. CB Abraham Lincoln  112.5
  3. Treynor  112.5
  4. Denison  112
  5. Lewis Central  111.5
  6. St. Albert  62
  7. Tri-Center  41
  8. East Mills  35
  9. Iowa Deaf  1

1st Place:

  • 100 – LaKendra Black, CBTJ
  • 200 – Megan Ellerbeck, Denison
  • 400 – Krisann Stephany, St. Albert
  • 800 – Ellie Mendlik, Denison
  • 1500 – Kye Madsen, Lewis Central
  • 3000 – Kye Madsen, Lewis Central
  • 100 Hurdles – Laura Hempel, Treynor
  • 400 Hurdles – Hannah Hennings, CBAL
  • 4 x 100 – Denison
  • 4 x 200 – CB Thomas Jefferson
  • 4 x 400 – CB Thomas Jefferson
  • 4 x 800 – CB Abraham Lincoln
  • Shuttle Hurdle – CB Abraham Lincoln
  • Sprint Medley – St. Albert
  • Distance Medley – Denison
  • Shot Put – Kayli Christensen, Treynor
  • Discus – Kayla Stottlemyer, CBAL
  • Long Jump – Madison Paulsen, Treynor
  • High Jump – Sarai Waddell, East Mills

Bob Evans Relays @ Logan (Bob Evans Relays 2015 Results)

  1. Missouri Valley  146
  2. Boyer Valley  106
  3. West Harrison  89
  4. Logan-Magnolia  85
  5. Woodbine  60
  6. Whiting  44
  7. Ar-We-Va  26

1st Place:

  • 100 – Sage Llyod, MV
  • 200 – Sage Lloyd, MV
  • 400 – Justin Miller, MV
  • 800 – Justin Miller, MV
  • 1600 – Zach Ambrose, BV
  • 3200 – Drew Pauley, MV
  • 110 Hurdles – William Parsley, Whiting
  • 400 Hurdles – Preston Davis, WH
  • 4 x 100 – Missouri Valley
  • 4 x 200 – Boyer Valley
  • 4 x 400 – Woodbine
  • 4 x 800 – Boyer Valley
  • Shuttle Hurdle – Woodbine
  • Sprint Medley – Boyer Valley
  • High Jump – Ethan Rife, WH
  • Long Jump – Ethan Rife, WH
  • Discus – Reid Kirlin, MV
  • Shot Put – Jason Bird, Whiting

CAM and Adair-Casey Board hold WGS discussions

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April 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Members of the CAM and Adair-Casey Boards of Education held discussions Tuesday evening at the High School in Anita, on a possible Whole Grade Sharing arrangement. CAM Superintendent Dr. Casey Berlau told KJAN News it was discussion only, no decisions were made. He said the matter of who Adair-Casey teams up with is in “Their court. What they expressed to us was that they want to get a decision made, but I don’t know that I heard and exact date when they’re expecting to do that.”

Adair-Casey School members met with the Guthrie Center School Board Monday evening, and are expected to meet with West Central Valley School Board members this (Wednesday) evening.

In other business, Berlau said the CAM School Board approved three resignations. They include: Rex Mehrhoff, Assistant Football & Assistant Wrestling Coach in the shared CAM/Atlantic wrestling program; Asst. Girls Basketball Coach Valerie McPheron, and 5th grade teacher Diane Casey.

The CAM Board also passed a Resolution approving the 2015-16 School Budget, for which the tax asking (levy) is relatively unchanged from last year, at $9.26 per thousand dollars taxable valuation, and, the approved a bid of about $19,000 from Glascock Floor out of Indianola, for work on the high school gym floor.

MILDRED IRENE SCOTT, 90, of Bridgewater (Svcs. 4/18/15)

Obituaries

April 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MILDRED IRENE SCOTT, 90, of Bridgewater, died Jan. 20th, in Manson. Celebration of Life Memorial services for MILDRED SCOTT will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., April 18th, at the United Methodist Church, in Bridgewater.

Burial of cremains will be in the Garner Cemetery at Bridgewater, with a luncheon and time of fellowship at the United Methodist Church in Bridgewater, to follow the committal service.

MILDRED SCOTT is survived by:

Her sons – Danny (Mary) Scott, of Lincoln, NE; Dallas (Pam) Scott, of Manson; & Randy (Pat) Scott, of Logan.

Her sister – Marjorie (Kenny) Hughes, of Des Moines.

8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

Backyard and Beyond 04-15-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

April 15th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Jolene Smith of the Atlantic Royal Neighbors and Atlantic Park and Rec Board about Earth Day and clean-up at Schildberg Recreation Area.

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