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College Springs man arrested after disturbance

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August 17th, 2018 by admin

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a College Springs man on Thursday after responding to a domestic disturbance. Deputies responded to the call of the incident at 202 Iowa Avenue in College Springs. During the investigation 61-year-old David Eugene Lowe was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lowe was taken to the Page County Jail and held on $300 bond.

Bedford man arrested for Driving Under Suspension

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August 17th, 2018 by admin

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Bedford man back on August 9th after a traffic stop. Deputies conducted a traffic stop that day on a Mitsubishi Eclipse on Highway 2 approximately 1/2 mile west of Clarinda. It was discovered that the driver 25-year-old James Robert Castillo of Bedford had a suspended driver’s license. Castillo was arrested and transported to the Page County Jail on $566.25 bond. He was later released on bond.

Farmer Forum with area political candidates scheduled in Atlantic next week

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August 17th, 2018 by admin

Agriculture affects the lives of Cass County residents in so many ways, especially the economy. To highlight the issues surrounding the agricultural community, a Farmer Forum will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018, from 10 AM to noon at the Atlantic Library meeting room. Participants include Tim Gannon, candidate for Secretary of Agriculture, Cindy Axne, candidate for the US House of Representatives, and Denise O’Brien, candidate for Iowa House District 21.

The Forum will be moderated by former Des Moines Register political reporter Chuck Offenburger. Gannon, Axne, and O’Brien will talk about how we can best support and revitalize Iowa’s rural communities and economy. Each of the candidates will give a short introduction regarding their plans for the agricultural family, then opening up the Forum to take questions from the attendees.

The event is non-partisan and open to all who are interested in meeting the candidates and hearing their views on dealing with the multitude of issues surrounding Iowa’s and Cass County’s farmers.

Snacks will be provided. For additional information, you can contact Sherry Toelle at 712-243-4861.

Arrest Thursday on I-29 in Mills County

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August 17th, 2018 by admin

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest on Thursday following a traffic stop. 45-year-old Rayla Kay Maybee of Percival was arrested on I-29 near the 32 mile-marker at 10:10pm for OWI 2nd Offense, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability, and Speeding. Maybee was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $2,000 bond.

Backyard & Beyond 8-17-2018

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August 17th, 2018 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visit with Lori Johnson about the Red Oak Crafty Festival.

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8AM Newscast 08/17/2018

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8AM Sportscast 08/17/2018

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Heartbeat Today 8-17-2018

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August 17th, 2018 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits about the Atlantic 150 Block Party coming this Sunday, August 19th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Atlantic Middle School.  Lunch for $1.50 will be served in the Schuler Gym.  Lots of activities will be found outside by local businesses, churches and community groups.  There will be a Hymn Sing in the auditorium at 1:00 pm by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and at 3:00, the E-Free Church will present a free showing of the movie, “I Can Only Imagine.”  ARISE will feature some historical looks at Atlantic throughout the day.  At 2:00 pm in the Trojan Bowl, we will honor 1965 AHS graduate Ed Podolak with a ceremony and street naming.  Ed will be available for autographs and pictures beginning at 12:30 pm.  After the ceremony, we will all head onto the Trojan Bowl field for a special 150 photograph.  Bring the family!

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Creston resident reports two property damage incidents

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August 17th, 2018 by admin

The Creston Police Department reports a couple of incidents on Thursday.

At 7:54am a resident on North Division Street reported that sometime between 11:30pm and 7:30am someone slashed a tire and smashed the windshield on her vehicle that was parked at the residence. Damage was estimated at $450.

At 4:03pm that same resident on North Division Street reported that the door to her residence had been kicked in. Damage was estimated at $50.