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Two-vehicle accident in Guthrie County Saturday

News

September 27th, 2021 by admin

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office released details on a two-vehicle accident on Saturday. At 11:50 a.m. deputies responded to an accident at the intersection of Willow Avenue and 210th Street in Guthrie County.

After investigation it was determined that a 2016 Nissan Frontier pickup driven by 55-year-old Leroy Edward Wagner of Waukee was traveling northbound on Willow Avenue while a 2011 Ford F150 pickup driven by 50-year-old Shawn Allen Baker was traveling eastbound on 210th Street. Wagner failed to yield to Baker at the intersection and the F150 collided with the driver’s side front wheel area of the Frontier. The Frontier ended up in the south ditch along 210th Street to the east of Willow Avenue. No injuries were reported.

Wagner was cited for Failure to Obey a Yield Sign.

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DAVID WESLEY BINTZ, 68, of Hancock (Svcs. 10/29/2021)

Obituaries

September 27th, 2021 by admin

DAVID WESLEY BINTZ, 68, of Hancock died Thursday, September 23rd at Mercy Hospital.  Graveside services for DAVID WESLEY BINTZ will be held on Wednesday, September 29th at 3:00 p.m. at the Minden Cemetery.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

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DAVID WESLEY BINTZ is survived by:

Brothers: Jeffrey (Jody) Bintz of Council Bluffs. John (Susan) Bintz of Bloomfield, NM.

Nephew: Joshua (Christy) Bintz of Treynor.

Great Nieces:  Olivia Bintz and Haley Bintz of Treynor

 

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AP College Football Top 25 Poll 09/26/2021

Sports

September 27th, 2021 by admin

AP College Football Top 25

  1. Alabama (58 first-place votes)
  2. Georgia (4)
  3. Oregon
  4. Penn State
  5. Iowa
  6. Oklahoma
  7. Cincinnati
  8. Arkansas
  9. Notre Dame
  10. Florida
  11. Ohio State
  12. Ole Miss
  13. BYU
  14. Michigan
  15. Texas A&M
  16. Coastal Carolina
  17. Michigan State
  18. Fresno State
  19. Oklahoma State
  20. UCLA
  21. Baylor
  22. Auburn
  23. NC State
  24. Wake Forest
  25. Clemson

Schools dropped out: No. 14 Iowa State, No. 18 Wisconsin, No. 21 North Carolina, No. 25 Kansas State

Others receiving votes: Texas 131, Maryland 91, San Diego State 57, Boston College 55, SMU 44, Kentucky 26, Iowa State 25, LSU 24, Arizona State 23, Virginia Tech 20, Wisconsin 13, Rutgers 6, Kansas State 5, UTSA 4, Oregon State 4, Louisville 3, North Carolina 1

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Creston Police Report 09/27/2021

News

September 27th, 2021 by admin

The Creston Police Department reports two arrests early Monday.

At 1:40 a.m. Officers arrested 36-year-old William Rondal House of Creston at 304 N Vine Street for Domestic Abuse Assault- 1st Offense. House was released from the Union County Jail on a promise to appear for a later court date.

At 7:30 a.m. 45-year-old Denise Florence Jones of Creston was cited and released from the Law Enforcement Center on a Summons to Appear for the charge of Failure to Abate Nuisance Property.

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TIM JENSEN, 77, of Hamlin (Svcs. 10/01/2021)

Obituaries

September 27th, 2021 by admin

TIM JENSEN, 77, of Hamlin died Saturday, September 25th at The Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for TIM JENSEN will be held on Friday, October 1st at 10:00 a.m. at Exira Lutheran Church. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements. The family is encouraging face coverings and social distancing at the service and visitation.

Burial will be in the Oakfield Cemetery, East of Brayton.

Visitation with family will be held on Thursday, September 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Online condolences may be left at www.RolandFuneralService.com

TIM JENSEN is survived by:

Wife: Phyllis Jensen.

Children: Stephanie (Dave) Wright of Denison. Kelly Jensen of Boulder, CO. Toni (Matt Farawell) Jensen of Fayetville, AR. Andrew Jensen of St. Paul, MN. Chad Martens of Waukee.

Brothers: Ted (Toy) Jensen of Carrollton, VA. Bob (Trimby) Jensen of Atlantic. Mike (Marlene) Jensen of Atlantic.

5 Grandchildren.

1 Great-Grandchild.

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Trading Post

September 27th, 2021 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Wicker sun room furniture. Two chairs, loveseat, ottoman, reversible cushions and matching pillows.  Includes one never used coordinated window panel. Pier 1 Imports!  Perfect condition, used lightly, asking $450.00. Call or text Kurt at 712 249 0186. Please leave a message.  SOLD!

FOR SALE: over 100 cookbooks dating from the 1800’s – 1960’s, $2 each; 1,000 baseball cards $50. 712-243-4914.

WANTED:  Someone to wash windows. They are 3 yrs. old and most can be done inside house. There are 2 larger ones will be inside and out. Will pay you cash for work. If no answer leave message will call you back.  Marlene Johnson, Harlan, IA.  712-744-3363.

FOR SALE:  Plant stand.  This item would sell for $400 on Amazon. Its an indoor outdoor plant stand with 6 tiers I’m taking offers above $100.  Call Tim at 712 249 9242.

FOUND:  If you are missing this cat, please call 712-249-5047. It’s at my friends house close to the Country Club.  I am still missing my gray, stubby tailed cat that is friendly with a notch in his ear.

WANTED: table top umbrella for outside, reasonably priced. 249-2591.

FOR SALE:  1). Antique corn popper from early 1900’s. $15. SOLD!  2). NEW umbrella clothesline from Home Depot. Still in box. Comes with an unopened bag of cement. $40.  3). Antique oval frame and glass. 21” x 14”. Over 100 years old. $15. SOLD!  4). Antique wicker doll buggy with corner windows and antique Effanbee doll. Doll is 14” tall. Prompt pickup. Cash only. In Atlantic. $70 each or $130 for both.  5). #6  Western Stoneware Co. crock from Monmouth, IL with handles in tact. Leaf and corn emblems. No chips or cracks. Reduced to $185.  6). 4 Antique baptism gowns and wedding garment. Over 100 years old. $5.00 each.  7). Antique table. $15.  8). 3 old cameras. $5 each.  Prompt pickup on all items. No holds. Cash only. Located in Atlantic. Call 712-249-0009. If no answer, please leave a message and I will call you back.

FOR SALE: color TV w/VCR player & rewinder, 2 VCR cabinets and 30-40 movies, will deliver in Atlantic $30; 7 ft pool table with all accessories $75; 16 new 8 1/2 x 11 document frames $15. 712-243-2408, leave a message.

FOR SALE:  Child’s metal folding table and chairs. Asking $25.00 Phone 712-249-2905 Exira.

FOR SALE:  Wicker doll buggy $25.00, Wooden doll high chair $10.00, Wooden rocking chair & $20.00.  Phone 712-249-2905 Exira.

WANTED: lift chair for a reasonable price. 243-1880.

MISSING:  I am missing my very tall big, dark striped male cat. He has a notch in his ear because he is neutered. He is friendly and named Goober. If found, please call 712-249-5047. FOUND!  I am also missing a gray stubby tailed cat that is friendly with a notch in his ear.

WANTED: Complete series of Adam 12; 40 channel CB radio (Connex brand, CX566SB) that is a mobile CB radio. 712-254-0414.

GARAGE SALE:  WALNUT, IA, 715 Antique City Dr.,Friday & Sat Oct., 1st & 2nd. 8am to 3pm. Estate sale including furniture, antiques, collectibles, clothing and miscellaneous.

FOR SALE: Queen Tempur-pedic bed, in good shape, no stains $500. Round outdoor table with 6 chairs, all metal – heavy, won’t blow away $200 obo. 712-249-5489.

FOR SALE:  Patio chairs, Swivel and rock, very comfortable.  Like new.  $75 for the pair.  Can deliver in Atlantic.  712-250-0266.  SOLD!

WANTED:  30 inch good used electric range. Ph. 712-254-6842.

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Skyscan Forecast Monday 09/27/2021

Weather

September 27th, 2021 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Monday, September 27, 2021  Dan Hicks

Today: Mostly sunny. Winds variable. High 90.

Tonight: Fair to Partly cloudy. Light and variable winds. Low 56.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. SE @ 10. High 90.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. SSE @ 5 Low 62.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 86.

Thursday: Partly cloudy to cloudy. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 81.

Yesterday’s high was 88 and last night’s low was 55. This day last year we had a high of 93 and a low of 59. The all-time record high was 91 degrees set back in 1892 and the record low was 28 set in 1893. Sunrise Monday is 7:12 a.m. and Sunset tonight is 7:09 p.m. Sunrise Tuesday will be 7:13 a.m.

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Chargers pick up road win over turnover prone Chiefs

Sports

September 26th, 2021 by admin

Four turnovers plagued the Kansas City Chiefs offense and a Justin Herbert to Mike Williams touchdown pass with 32 seconds left gave the Chargers a 30-24 victory at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

After the Williams TD the Chiefs’ had a desperation drive fall short and they ended up with their second consecutive loss.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns but also tossed two interceptions. Travis Kelce caught seven balls for 104 yards. Clyde Edwards-Helaire led the rushing attack with 100 yards on 17 carries and also hauled in one touchdown reception.

The Chiefs will head to Philadelphia next Sunday for a noon contest against the Eagles. We’ll have pregame coverage starting at 11:00 a.m. on KJAN.

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Red Oak man arrested Sunday morning

News

September 26th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A traffic stop in Red Oak at around 12:25-a.m. today (Sunday), resulted in an arrest. Red Oak Police reports 49-year-old Floyd Raymond Henry, II, of Red Oak, was taken into custody near the intersection of Miller Avenue and Valley Street, for Driving While Revoked, a serious misdemeanor. Henry was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021

Weather

September 26th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light east southeast wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 78. Our Low was 32. Last year on this date, the High was 89 and the Low was 65. The Record High was 91 in 1897 & 1998. The Record Low was 24 in 1984.

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