Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 14 mph.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Columbus Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Light north wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. High near 71. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 75. The Low was 56. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 81, and the Low was 52. The Record High was 96, in 1893. The Record Low was 17, in1906.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hogue says “It’s the LAST week of Produce in the Park, and we’re celebrating with a little Halloween action–Trick-or-Treat in the Park.” Produce in the Park takes place Thursday, Oct. 14th, from 4:30-until 6:30-p.m. in the downtown Atlantic City park, and features Trick-or-Treating fun!
Costumes are not required, but expect to see some costumes at the park, along with:
Fresh Local Produce: Pie pumpkins, squash, melons, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, aronia berries, & more!
More farm favorites: pumpkin butter, jams, jellies, and syrups, goat milk soaps, granola, honey, and local meat.
Local Crafts: Soaps, candles, and wax melts in cozy fall scents from Smudge, Bags, jackets, and more from Tracie Lobstein.
Baked goods:
Kringleman Danish Pastries in fall flavors including pecan
Sue’s Country Garden baked goods
Brun Ko Farm pumpkin pies pre-order only (pre-orders are due by noon on Oct. 13 to brunkofarm@gmail.com or 712-249-3187)
Guest Chef: Jennifer from Erickson Foods – samples and recipes of Maple Butternut Squash Casserole
Oct. 14 Park Packs featuring Erickson Foods’ Maple Butternut Squash Casserole: Park Packs can be pre-ordered from Brun Ko Farm at www.brunkofarm.com or purchased from Brun Ko Farm at the market as supplies last.
Community Organizations at the Market (all are joining in on the trick-or-treat!) include:
Atlantic Elks Lodge
Cass County PROSPER: info. and resources on mental health and mental wellness
Atlantic Rising
Cass County Master Gardeners
Advanced Services employment services
Entertainment during the evening is as follows:
Sarah Selders 4:30-5:25
Atlantic Rising Update 5:25-5:35
Lisa Johnston 5:35-6:30
Snack at the Market: kettle corn and fresh-squeezed lemonade, plus a sneak peek at Atlas Atlantic Cinemas’ Holiday Popcorn!
HOWARD “BUTCH” FUNKE, 73, of Fontanelle, died Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. Funeral services for HOWARD “BUTCH” FUNKE will be held 1-p.m. Wed., Oct. 13th, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.
Visitation at the funeral home will take place from 2-until 9-p.m. Tuesday, Oct.12th, with the family greeting friends from 7-until 9-p.m.
Burial is in the Garner Cemetery, in Bridgewater.
Memorials may be directed to the Howard Funke Memorial Fund to the established by the family at a later date.; Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
HOWARD “BUTCH” FUNKE is survived by:
His sons – Duane (Lisa) Funke, of Anita, and Pat Funke, of Dexter.
Two step-sons: Travis (Lisa) Arterburn, of Fontanelle, and Justin (Amanda) Arterburn, of Ankeny.
His sisters – Sherry (Jim) Ruggles, of Boone, and Cindy (Terry) Wambold, of Oklahoma.
Three grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
(Avoca, Iowa) – Patrons of the AHSTW Community School District have three more community meetings set to take place between now and November 2nd, with regard to two parts of a 2021 Bond Referendum that, combined, amounts to just under $20-million. Previously, meetings were held in Avoca, Walnut and most recently, in Shelby. AHSTW School Superintendent Darin Jones says the next meetings are set for:
Tuesday Oct. 12th, at 7-p.m., in Tennant, (During the Tennant City Council meeting)
Thursday, Oct. 14th, in Avoca, from 5:30-until 7-p.m. (at the AHSTW High School Cafeteria)
and Tuesday, Oct. 19th, in Hancock, from 7-8:30-p.m. (at the Hancock City Hall).
Jones explains there are two questions on the November 2nd, ballot for the referendum (See the actual wording of the referendum’s below). The first is with regard to remodeling, repairing and improving the district’s existing pre-k through 12 facilities, along with some additions to the buildings.
Jones said the lighting components aspect of the improvement is not limited to the high school section.
The second question voters will act on, is with regard to the construction of an auditorium.
In addition to the classroom learning environment, the auditorium can be used for community education spaces and other opportunities.
Jones said he think the overall feedback they’ve received from the three previous has generally been positive.
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Here are the questions AHSTW School District Patrons will see on their ballot Nov. 2nd:
QUESTION 1: Remodel, repair, improve the existing K-12 facilities, along with additions
Shall the Board of Directors of the AHSTW Community School District in the Counties of Cass, Harrison, Pottawattamie, and Shelby, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,900,000 to provide funds to remodel, repair, and improve the existing K-12 facilities; and to build, furnish, and equip additions to and renovations of learning environments, including related site improvements?
QUESTION 2: Construct an auditorium addition to AHSTW Community Schools
Shall the Board of Directors of the AHSTW Community School District in the Counties of Cass, Harrison, Pottawattamie, and Shelby, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,750,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip a new Auditorium at the existing K-12 facilities?
(Atlantic, Iowa) – More than 90-thousand young Iowans are involved with the 4-H program and this is National 4-H Week, that wraps up this Sunday, with a County 4-H Carnival for the entire family. Cass County Extension 4-H Youth Coordinator Shelby Van Horn says the time is special because it gives them an extra chance to reach new audiences and help kids reach their full potential in 4-H.
The 4-H program empowers young people to make their community a better place to live — be it urban or rural.
Even in these challenging pandemic times, the program is maintaining its popularity. Kindergarten through Third-grade children can be a part of the “Clover Kids” program in Cass County.
Regular 4-H programming is primarily for kids in grades 4-through 12.
In Cass County, they’re wrapping up the week with games and food during a 4-Carnival.
Hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, cotton candy and snow cones are being provided free of charge. Admission is FREE! Game tickets are 10 cents and can be redeemed at 4-H Club Activity Booths. The Carnival takes place on the Cass County Fairgrounds this Sunday, October 10th, from 4-6 PM. There are nearly 15-hundred 4-H clubs statewide being guided by some 7,000 adult volunteers. Learn more about the program at www.4-h.org.
CARROL JEAN SPARKMAN, 75, of Greenfield (formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO.), died in Aug. 2021, at her home in Greenfield. Graveside services for CARROL JEAN SPARKMAN will be held at a later date in the Sparkman Cemetery, in Butler County, Missouri. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.
CARROL JEAN SPARKMAN is survived by:
Her sister – Marie (Sparkman) Boxx, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Her brother – Robert Sparkman, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Online condolences may be left at www.steenfunerals.com.
Today: Partly-to Mostly sunny. High 86. S/SW @ 15-25. Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 57. W @ 5-10. Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High around 77. NW @ 10-15. Sunday Night: A 30% chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 50. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday (Columbus Day): A 40% chance of showers in the morning; P/Cldy, with a high near 70. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday: P/Cldy. High 76.
Friday’s High in Atlantic was 84. The Low was 51. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 87, and the Low was 54. The Record High was 87 in 1930, 1938, and 2020. The Record Low was 14, in 2000.
(Radio Iowa) – Third ranked Iowa looks to stay unbeaten by hosting fourth ranked Penn State, today (Saturday). The Iowa defense has forced 16 turnovers already this season but coach Kirk Ferentz says a Nittany Lion offense led by quarterback Sean Clifford will be a challenge.
Ferentz says while the build up to the game is fun it still comes down to performance.
Ferentz says no matter what the outcome there is still half of the regular season yet to play.
We’ll have the pre-game for today’s action at 1-p.m., followed by the kick-off from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, at 3-p.m., on KJAN.
Costumes are not required, but expect to see some costumes at the park, along with:
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