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Cardinals vs. Royals postponed tonight due to weather

Sports

May 21st, 2019 by Jim Field

ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 21, 2019 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that tonight’s 7:15 p.m. game against the Kansas City Royals has been postponed due to the forecasted severe weather conditions.

The two teams will make up the postponed game tomorrow evening at 6:45 p.m. as part of a day/night split double header.  Fans holding tickets to tonight’s game should use those same tickets for admittance to tomorrow’s 6:45 p.m. make-up game.

The first game tomorrow will start as scheduled at 12:15 p.m., with gates opening at 10:45 a.m.   Gates will open at 5:15 p.m. for the 6:45 p.m. make-up game.

Jordan Bohannon to undergo hip surgery

Sports

May 21st, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior guard Jordan Bohannon will undergo a hip scope on Wednesday at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Bohannon will be out for an indefinite period of time, and will be revaluated throughout the summer and fall as he goes through rehab.

Bohannon (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) suffered the injury early his junior season and managed the injury until the end of the season. The senior attempted to avoid surgery with rest and rehab this spring, but after further discussions with medical staff, family, and coaches, it was decided that surgery was the best course of action.

“This is an unfortunate setback for Jordan, but he will work hard during his rehab and is expected to make a full recovery,” said head coach Fran McCaffery. “He has the support of his teammates and coaches, and we look forward to having a healthy Jordan back when he is given clearance from our medical staff.”

A third-team All-Big Ten performer last season, Bohannon was credited with a team-best 118 assists, becoming just the seventh Hawkeye to register three 100-assist seasons. The native of Marion, Iowa, is one of 10 Division I basketball players since 1992, to total at least 79 3-pointers and 118 assists in each of his first three seasons. As a junior, Bohannon ranked third on the team in scoring (11.6 ppg) and led the Big Ten in free throw accuracy during league play. Bohannon is Iowa’s all-time leader in 3-point field goals made (264). Last season, Bohannon netted 85 points over the final two minutes of regulation and two minutes of overtime to rank among the nation’s best.

Atlantic School Board Special meeting Wednesday

News

May 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education will hold a special session 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, in the High School Media Center. On their agenda is a Public Hearing on the plans, specifications & form of contract for the Washington Parking lot project. Afterward, the Board will discuss oversight of the project, and later act on a Resolution approving the plans, specifications & form of contract, and a Resolution Making an Award of Contract.

They will also act on approving: A resolution providing for the advertisement of the sale, and approving an Official Statement for not to exceed $9.5-million General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2019. Other action items include a contract with Bond Counsel & Disclosure Counsel Dorsey and Whitney, staff Contract Recommendations for Preschool Summer School Paraeducators Kami Bruck, Missy Miller, Julie Hansen and Christina Simonton, as well as 2019-20 Administrator Contracts, which calls for an increase of 2% for principals’ 2019-20 salary (that includes FICA and IPERS).

Adair County Board of Supervisors to discuss City of Orient Wind Turbines

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May 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet 9-a.m. Wednesday at the Adair County Secondary Roads Building. On their agenda is discussion featuring Gary Metzger and Matt Swanson, pertaining to City of Orient wind turbines. The Board will also hold a public hearing on a FY 2019 Budget Amendment, followed by a resolution to approve the amendment, and an Appropriations Resolution.

Sheriff Jeff Vandewater will discuss Holiday Pay with the Board, as well.

Paul Trombino tapped as interim director of Iowa’s HR agency

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May 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Paul Trombino to temporarily lead Iowa’s human resources agency after its previous director failed to win Senate confirmation.
Reynolds spokesman Pat Garrett said Tuesday that the governor has installed Trombino as interim director of the Department of Administrative Services while she recruits a permanent replacement.

The move comes after the Iowa Senate adjourned last month without confirming Janet Phipps Burkhead to another term as the agency’s director. Minority Democrats had blocked the appointment due to concerns about her handling of sexual harassment allegations in state government, among other things.

Trombino has been serving as the state’s chief operations officer since leaving the private sector to return to government in January. Previously, he was director of the Iowa Department of Transportation before resigning in 2016. Trombino was also President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Highway Administration, but withdrew from consideration in 2017. As interim director, Trombino doesn’t need Senate confirmation.

MITCH POSTLETHWAITE, 61, of Plainfield, IL (Formerly of Atlantic) Burial at a later date

Obituaries

May 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

MITCH POSTLETHWAITE, 61, of Plainfield, IL (Formerly of Atlantic), died May 18th, at home. Burial will be at a later date in central Kansas.

MITCH POSTLETHWAITE is survived by his mother, Nedra and husband Rich Perry, of Atlantic, and step mother Carolyn Postlethwaite of Colorado Springs, Colorado

His Sisters – Marcia (Dwight) Andersen, of Loveland Colorado, Michele (Bruce) Rayno, of Nokesville, Virginia, and step sister Julie (Jon) Hart, of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

His Step-Brothers:  Richard (Barbara) Lantz, of St Louis, Missouri and Rob (Tena) Perry, of Bellevue, Nebraska.

Other relatives and friends.

Costs mounting as Davenport recovers from river flooding

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May 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Officials say Davenport’s public works department has spent more than $1 million on fighting floods this spring and that figure is expected to rise as the city prepares to hold back future deluges. A provisional flood barricade holding back the Mississippi River ruptured on April 30, sending floodwaters into downtown Davenport. The Quad-City Times reports that Davenport Public Works Director Nicole Gleason says the future outlays are tough to project. She noted that the flooding costs put pressure on a department which already has a limited number of workers with numerous other obligations to manage.

The expenditures for cleanup and recovery efforts factors in facility-related costs, money for signs, labor for public works crews, resources such as sandbags and the price of using equipment.
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Information from: Quad-City Times, http://www.qctimes.com

JOYE CARR, 75, of Anita (5-29-2019)

Obituaries

May 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

JOYE CARR, 75, of Anita died Tuesday, May 21st at Atlantic Specialty Care. A Celebration of Life service for JOYE CARR will be held on Wednesday, May 29th at 11:00 am at the Anita Congregational United Church of Christ.  Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

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Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Anita.

Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

JOYE CARR is survived by:

Husband:  Clifford E. Carr, Sr. of Anita.

Children:  Clifford “Butch” Carr, Jr. of Avoca; Clinton E. Carr of Elm Creek, NE; Jeanette Carr of Elk Horn.

Step-Children:  Theresa Jean Carr of Council Bluffs; James Carr of Villisca; Tracey (Bob) Jacobson of Fontanelle.

Mother:  Faye L. Adamson of Ankeny.

Brothers:  Robert D. (Ruth) Carr of Brayton.

Sister-in-Law:  Marlyce M. Carr of Dallas Center.

Special Friend:  Nadine Bender of Casey

6 Grandchildren

5 Step-Grandchildren

numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Malvern man arrested on an assault charge

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May 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office report the arrest last week of of 43-year old Chad Allen Fulton, of Malvern. Fulton was arrested May 16th for Domestic Abuse Assault causing Bodily Injury and Obstruction of Emergency Communication.

On Sunday, Mills County Deputies arrested: 26-year old Jacob Anthony Stawniak, of Omaha, NE., for Driving while Revoked or Denied; 39-year old Robert Lee Bopp, of Shenandoah, on a Warrant for Violation of Probation; and, 28-year old Jace Reed Catlett, of Omaha, NE. for OWI/2nd offense.  Yesterday (Monday), 25-year old Paul E Whitmore, of Omaha, NE., was arrested on a warrant for Theft 4th, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and OWI/2nd offense.

Griswold School Board authorizes execution of Quit Claim Deed for the Lewis property

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May 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Griswold School Board, Monday evening, authorized the Board President and Board Secretary to sign a Quit Claim Deed for the Lewis Building. Superintendent Dave Henrichs said their goal is to have the deed delivered in mid-June, which is right on the mark for the timeline. But they ran into an issue with the sale of the Elliott building, which the Board agreed to sell last month to Rayna Blay and Jacque Howell.

He said “Over the years, when different parcels of land was transacted that wasn’t recorded [100+ years ago], there are a couple of lots that weren’t recorded properly. So that delayed the first step of the legal process to sell the property.” Attorney’s for both sides are working to resolve the issue. Henrichs said just “Slowing us down a little bit. There were also some personnel changes, including resignations and new hires that were approved by the Board.

There are still a few teaching and coaching positions left to fill. Henrichs said the Board heard an update from Estes Construction with regard to the new addition to the middle school/high school. He said they’re still on track to move-in to the new building June 3rd, 4th and 5th. Henrichs said also, for most part charges and fees for the upcoming school year remained the same.

And finally, Dave Henrichs pointed out that May is School Board Recognition Month. He thanked them for the work they have done and continue to do in service to the District.