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U.S. 59 north of Shenandoah to close Monday, Oct. 16 for bridge replacement project

News

October 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

CRESTON, Iowa – Oct. 9, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston Construction Office says “If you drive on U.S. 59 north of Shenandoah you need to be aware of a bridge replacement project that begins on Monday, Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. until Aug. 1, 2024, that may slow down your trip. U.S. 59 will be closed one mile north of Iowa 48. While crews work on this project you will need to follow a marked detour route from Iowa 48 to U.S. 34.”

The DOT asks motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

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Injury accident Saturday on I-80 in Cass County (IA)

News

October 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports area first responders were called Saturday (Oct. 7th) to the 66-mile marker of eastbound Interstate 80, for a semi tractor and trailer that slid into the ditch and tipped to it’s side.  Upon arrival, responders found that a 2010 Volvo semi tractor and trailer being operated by William Hair, of Winston Salem, NC, was traveling East on I-80, when the semi slid into the South ditch and eventually rolled onto it’s side.

Hair suffered minor injuries during the accident but had a cardiac event soon after that required emergency medical attention.  Life-light was requested and the driver was transported to a regional hospital for emergent care.

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Cass County Sheriff’s report (10/9/23)

News

October 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports three recent arrests. On Oct. 3rd, Deputies arrested 49-year-old Dodi Avey, of Lewis, for allegedly Depositing or Throwing Litter on the Highway.  Avey was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

And, on September 27th, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42-year-old Christina Burnsworth, of Atlantic, on a warrant for Violation of Probation.  Burnsworth was picked up and transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held.

On September 28th, 42-year-old David Wall, Jr., of Atlantic, was arrested for allegedly Depositing or Throwing Litter on the Highway.  Wall Jr. was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

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Fremont County Sheriff’s report, 10/9/23

News

October 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope says his deputies made eight arrests over the past week. Included among them was:

On Oct. 1st, 29-year-old Brett Michael Parrott, of Sidney, who was arrested for Theft 4th Degree. He was released after being cited into court.

Parrott

On Oct. 2nd, Fremont County deputies arrested 25-year-old Dustin Carl Lee Perry, of Hamburg, for Driving Under Suspension. He was released on time served.

There were three arrests on Oct. 3rd in Fremont County: 32-year-old Diego Adrian Hernandez-Castro, of Kansas City, MO., was arrested after Deputies made contact with a vehicle parked on Interstate 29. During the stop, deputies located methamphetamine and a stolen firearm. Hernandez-Castro was arrested for: Trafficking in Stolen Weapons, a Class D Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was being held on $5,000 cash/surety bond; 58-year-old Terry Lee Prine, of Sidney, was arrested Oct. 3rd for Violation of a No-Contact Order, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana. He is being held on $7,000 cash/surety bond. Prine had previously been released from jail for 11 counts of Violation of a No-Contact Order, and Harassment 1st Degree, when 10% of $5,000 was posted on Sept. 14th; And, Fremont County deputies arrested 61-year-old Michelle Louise Allen, of Sidney, on Oct. 3rd, for Violation of a No-Contact Order. She was released on $300 bond.

Allen

Hernandez-Castro

Perry

Prine

The following day (Oct. 4th), 26-year-old Thomas Brett Haughton, of Hamburg, was arrested for two counts of Harassment 1st Degree, after deputies took a report on that day of a male who had approached two small children and threatened to kidnap them in Hamburg. When the children’s mother confronted Haughton, he allegedly repeated the threat to the mother. Haughton was released after posting 10% of $2,000 bond.

Last Thursday (Oct. 5), 49-year-old Kara Marcine Lorimor, of Sidney, was arrested for Interference with Official Acts and Disorderly Conduct. She was cited into court and released.

And, on Sunday (Oct. 8th), 23-year-old Treyton Lee Gubser, of Tarkio, MO, (Photo not available) was arrested in Fremont County, for Disorderly Conduct. He was released after posting a $300 bond.

Haughton

Lorimor

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Southwest Iowa Fishing Team

Sports

October 9th, 2023 by admin

Wailes / Wailes win the Powerade High School – Frieze / Frieze wins the Fairlife Junior Division, SWIFT TBF Bass Fishing Tournament on Viking Lake

This weekend was the second stop of the 2023/2024 season for the SWIFT AgriVision Elite boat series. It was a brisk cool start as the student anglers launched their boats, but by the end they were greeted with sunny weather for early October. Atlantic Trojan anglers Joaquin and Jake Wailes of Wiota reeled in the winning bag in Powerade High School Series at the McDermott and Son Roofing / Dump Truck Jigs TBF bass fishing tournament on Viking Lake on Sunday. The brothers found the fish early and hauled in an impressive bag of 5 fish weighing 13.84 pounds. Again, the rest of the Top places were highly competitive Emmett King and AJ Draper finished in the runner up spot with a total of 11.67, third place went to Gavin Lindstrom / Black Schwartz with 10.53, Atlantic Trojan’s Colton and Colin Rudy of Atlantic were fourth 9.84 and rounding out the top five Atlantic Trojans Jarrett Hansen / Christian Thompson, 9.03.

Fairlife Junior teams competed on Saturday with Colton and Kaden Frieze from Griswold weighing in their winning bag of 5 fish totaling 9.63. Runner up spot went to Colton Krueger, Riverside and Blake Siefken Woodbine with 9.45, Talan Vanarsdol and Tim Donovan Tri Center finished third 7.97, fourth was Letty McSorely, Riverside / Brendan Wilke Atlantic, 6.94, and rounding out the top five was, Grayson Molgaard / Owen Miller Atlantic Trojans 6.85.

Joaquin Wailes hooked a monster 5.85 to win AM Cohron & Son Big fish for the Powerade High School anglers and Colton Frieze won big on the Junior side with a 3.03.

Other winners from the tournament were.

  • Big Bite Baits Fish On- (first fish caught)- Colton Krueger, Colin Rudy
  • Fast Metal First Five in the Box- Joaquin & Jake Wailes – HS, Colton Krueger / Blake Stefens – JR
  • Ole Blue Bait & Tackle – Jake Wailes, Gannon Otte, Colin Rudy
  • Fishing Assault Beat your best- Joaquin Wailes
  • Dump Truck Jig Haulin in the Bass- Colin Rudy

The next event for SWIFT / CISA will be Saturday Oct 21st at 12 Mile, both Fair Life Junior and Powerade High School division will fish together.

This will be a double point meet for SWIFT and Central Iowa Student Anglers.

For complete details and updated information visit www.swifishingteam.com

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow SWIFT’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Photo credits to Jill & Callie Rudy, and Hade DeVore.

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Iowa’s congressional delegation reacts to Hamas attacks in Israel

News

October 9th, 2023 by admin

All six Republicans who represent Iowa in the U-S House and Senate are condemning the terrorist attack in Israel and vowing to support renewed U-S funding for Israel’s defense. Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports.

alternate version with this lead: All six Republicans who represent Iowa in the U-S House and Senate are condemning the terrorist attack in Israel and the two Iowa lawmakers who are veterans are backing specific pieces of related legislation. Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports.

Third district Congressman Zach Nunn calls the attack barbaric and he’s joined with a Democratic congressman from North Carolina to sponsor bipartisan legislation about boosting U-S assistance for Israel. First district Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East and Israel has a right to defend itself. Second district Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she saw the importance of Israel’s “Iron Dome” defens e system when she visited Israel last year and Hinson says in the coming days Congress must unite and approve replentishing the system. Hinson is also calling on the Biden Administration to brief congress on how they plan to evacuate Americans still in Israel and get them home safely. Fourth district Congressman Randy Feenstra says Hamas terrorists committed heinous and unprovoked attacks on the people of Israel and the U-S will support Israel as they defend their homeland. Senator Chuck Grassley says he and his wife are praying for the innocent civilians who were murdered by Hamas — and for peace and strength for Israel. Senator Joni Ernst says Hamas is funded and supported by Iran and American must never appease Iran or its proxies. ANNOUNCER OUT: Just before Saturday’s attacks, Senator Ernst called for maximum sanctions on government officials in Iran, as well as that country’s financial and energy sectors. Ernst has criticized the Biden Administration for the recent release of Iranian assets in exchange for the release of five Americans held hostage in Iran.

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Iowa, Ohio State and Purdue Earn Weekly Football Honors

Sports

October 9th, 2023 by admin

Offensive Player of the Week

Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

WR – Jr. – Philadelphia, Pa. – St. Joseph’s Prep

  • Recorded his third 100-yard receiving game this season with eight receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown in Ohio State’s 37-17 win vs. Maryland
  • Added a 58-yard second quarter catch and run to help the Buckeyes to a field goal and a tie game at the half, before his 17-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter clinched the win, giving Ohio State a 34-17 lead with just seven minutes to play
  • Tied Michael Jenkins and Garrett Wilson for third at Ohio State with 10 100-yard receiving games
  • Earns his first career Offensive Player of the Week award
  • Last Ohio State Offensive Player of the Week: C.J. Stroud (Nov. 14, 2022)

Defensive Players of the Week

Josh Proctor, Ohio State

S – Gr. – Owasso, Okla. – Owasso

  • Led the Buckeyes’ defensive effort with a career-best performance in a 37-17 win against Maryland on Saturday
  • Intercepted a Taulia Tagovailoa pass and raced 24 yards across-field and into the end zone for Ohio State’s first touchdown of the day
  • Tied his career-high with seven tackles, set a new personal best with six solo tackles and had 1.5 tackles-for-loss
  • Earns the first Defensive Player of the Week accolade of his career
  • Last Ohio State Defensive Player of the Week: J.T. Tuimoloau (Oct. 31, 2022)

Special Teams Player of the Week

Tory Taylor, Iowa

P – Sr. – Melbourne, Australia – Haileybury College

  • Had six punts for 284 yards, averaging 47.3 yards per punt, in Iowa’s 20-14 victory over Purdue
  • Recorded a 61-yard punt and two of his kicks were downed inside the 20-yard line
  • Garners the first Special Teams Player of the Week honor of his career
  • Last Iowa Special Teams Player of the Week: Cooper DeJean (Oct. 2, 2023)

Freshman of the Week

Dillon Thieneman, Purdue

DB – Westfield, Ind. – Westfield

  • Made his team-leading third interception of the year to become the only freshman in the country with three interceptions this season vs. Iowa
  • Recorded eight tackles, including seven solo, to remain the Big Ten leader in solo tackles and ranking second nationally
  • Led a Purdue secondary that limited Iowa to 6-of-21 passing for 110 yards, the lowest completion percentage (28.6%) by an opposing quarterback since 2006
  • Earns the second Freshman of the Week honor of his career
  • Last Purdue Freshman of the Week: Dillon Thieneman (Sept. 5, 2023)

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Taylor Named B1G Special Teams Player Of The Week

Sports

October 9th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior punter Tory Taylor has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance in the Hawkeyes’ 20-14 Homecoming victory over Purdue, it was announcement Monday by the Big Ten Conference office. It is Taylor’s fourth career honor.

Taylor punted six times for 284 combined yards, averaging 47.3 yards per punt. Two of his six punts went over 50 yards (61 and 57 yards) and two were downed inside the 20-yard line. None of his six punts were touchbacks. 

The Australia native ranks first in the conference and seventh in the country in average yards per punt (48.0). Taylor has been included in Ray’s 8, which recognizes top punting performances nationally, four of the first five weeks of 2023. 

This marks the third time this season that Hawkeye football players have earned Big Ten weekly recognition. Cooper DeJean (special teams) and Nick Jackson (defense) were recognized after last week’s win over Michigan State and Sebastian Castro (defense) was honored following the Hawkeyes’ triumph at in-state rival Iowa State.

Iowa (5-1, 2-1) will travel to Wisconsin (4-1, 2-0) on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin (3:05 p.m. CT, FOX).

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Big Ten Network Announces On-Air Basketball Talent For 2023-24 Season

Sports

October 9th, 2023 by admin

CHICAGO, Ill. – Following the release of the complete men’s and women’s Big Ten basketball schedules, the Big Ten Network today announced its on-air talent and programming lineup for the 2023-24 season. Plans for the season include an array of experienced broadcasters and analysts, new original programming and nearly 400 men’s and women’s games airing on BTN, the FOX Sports app and B1G+.

On-Air Talent

Men’s play-by-play announcers Kevin Kugler, Brandon Gaudin, Cory Provus, Jeff Levering, Jason Horowitz, Connor Onion, Dave Revsine and Jason Ross Jr. will be on the call this season for BTN.

They accompany an experienced lineup of analysts which includes Robbie Hummel, Stephen Bardo, Bruce Weber, newcomer and 11-year NBA veteran LaPhonso Ellis and Shon Morris.

In studio, hosts Revsine, Rick Pizzo and Mike Hall will be joined by Andy Katz, John Beilein, Rapheal Davis, Trent Meacham, Mike DeCourcy, Hummel and Weber.

Play-by-plav voices for women’s basketball include Sloane Martin, Kylen Mills, Matt Schumacker and Hall.

Joining BTN this year as a women’s basketball analyst is Shimmy Gray-Miller, three-time letter winner at Michigan with more than two decades of experience in coaching. Gray-Miller will join Christy Winters-Scott, and Meghan McKeown as featured game analysts. Justine Ward will host women’s basketball studio programming, alongside Autumn Johnson and Gray-Miller.

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WEEK OF OCTOBER 9, 2023

Trading Post

October 9th, 2023 by Lori Murphy

GARAGE SALE:  Garage give away: clothes, house ware, and hundreds of other items. Also, giving away pears. Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm. 107 Cedar St. Atlantic, 50022.

FOR SALE:  Key overalls 3X short. Excellent conditions, zips up both legs, zip up front.  Extra pockets with zippers. $40.00.  712-250-0931 pickup in Atlantic only.

FOR SALE: Golden Doodle puppies. For more information, call 712-243-5047

FOR SALE: John Deere manure spreader for $450. Pole driver with 3pt hookup (for fencing) for $250. Also 2 discs…one 12ft for $450 and one 14ft for $500. Call 712-355-1566

FOR SALE: Ornamental baby lion, 1.5 feet tall, round, one foot wide, $20.  Located in Griswold, 712-406-6455.

FOR SALE: 2 skid loaders- a Case 90hp with tracks and a New Holland 55hp turbo super boom…asking $16,000 each. Also looking for a grill cart on wheels. Call 712-355-1566

FOR SALE:  2015 Ford Expedition Limited, 176,000 miles, roof, navigation, heated/cooled seats, power running boards, new battery, and remote start.  $13,500.  Call/Text 641-512-6117.

FOR SALE: 2011 Toyota Camry. Very nice, clean, well taken care of. Asking $13,000 obo. Call 515-523-1350 for more information.

WANTED: A good used radio in working order. Call 712-249-6509

FOR SALE: Cement cutter. Has a $140 blade on it. Asking $140 obo. Call 712-355-1566

WANTED: A small trencher and looking for someone to install a Morton water softener. Call 712-355-1566

FREE: Black walnuts. Come and pick up as many as you want! Call 712-249-0773 for address.

WANTED: A walker with a seat. Call 712-249-6108

FOR SALE: Double well stainless steel kitchen sink with faucet. Asking $25. Call in Hamlin 712-304-4998

FOR SALE:  Purebred German Shorthair Pointer puppies, ready to go on October 26, first round shots completed and wormed.  2 females and 6 males.  Mom and dad on site, both great hunters. Price has been reduced from $400 down to $250 .  For more information or individual photos, please contact Lucas at 712-621-7909.

 

FOR SALE:  TV satellite dish, bought new for $450.  Use it while camping or tailgating.  First person with $100 will own it.  Also, eliminate your trolling motor batteries.  This motor fastens onto your out drive and it is always ready.  No expensive batteries or dead ones.  Cost new $760.  First $100 Owns it.  SOLD!  Call 712-249-5467.

FOR SALE:  One 5-gallon bucket three-quarters full of black walnuts for $3. Eye-Home speaker, computer plug-in, and pouch for $5. Located in Griswold, 712-406-6455.

FOR SALE:  Brand new white Whirlpool microwave, Panasonic upright vacuum and a Bissel upright vacuum for $10 and a red, 21″ push mower w/a 3.5hp Briggs & Stratton engine. $20. Runs great, blades are sharp. If interested, stop by 304 W 13th in Atlantic. Ring the doorbell on the West back door.

FOR SALE:  Wooden twin bed with like new mattress (used for short time) and 4 drawers for storage along the bottom of the bed.  $100.00.    Loom bands (for making bracelets/necklaces) with 60 drawer organizer and 8 full bags of multi-colored bands.  $25.00.  Call 641-745-7505 or 641-743-2833.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  2008 Choan parts:  Headlight assembly, Taillight and fenders, Shocks and struts, 2 wheels and tires, Motor 150cc engine and transmission, Shoot me an offer for one or all.  In Griswold 712-789-2721.

FOR SALE:  White oak river table for sale, $400 obo.  Call Tim at 712-249-9242.

FOR SALE:  Lift chair $50 obo. In Atlantic, call 712-249-2591

WANTED:  Looking for a motor seat for a 2002 Ford Explorer on the driver’s side, a small pickup to buy or trade for a 2002 Ford Explorer.  Also looking for  small riding lawn mower in good working order. Call 712-243-4016.

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