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Fire hits Albert City elevator

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Firefighters are working a fire at a grain elevator fire at the Ag Partners facility in Albert City. Initial reports indicate that the fire is believed to be electrical in nature in the outside conveyers. There is no dust or grain involved and the flames are not in any of the bins. Multiple fire departments have responded to the scene.

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Deadline one week away for those who got IRS filing extension

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – If you filed for an extension time to file your 2020 taxes, you now have one week to get it done. I-R-S spokesman Christopher Miller says the deadline is next Friday. (October 15th) “In Iowa, around 109-thousand people asked for an extension of time to file their federal taxes for 2020. So, those folks should remember that the deadline is nearing,” Miller says.  He says there are a variety of reasons why people seek an extension. “These are generally folks who may’ve been waiting on additional paperwork or records to file their taxes. Perhaps they didn’t have all their receipts or records from their bank that they needed,” according to Miller. “But hopefully, an extra six months gave them the time that they needed to be able to file a complete and accurate tax return now.”

Miller says the free filing option can still be used if you filed for an extension. “For anyone making less than 72-thousand dollars a year — free file lets you file online using brand name tax software. And it’s easy, it’s fast, it’s safe and secure. So that’s a great option if you still need to file by October 15th.” Tax time

Miller says families that aren’t normally required to file a tax return can get advance payments of the Child Tax Credit by filing now. If a family has not yet filed a tax return for 2019 or 2020 they can still get advance payments of the credit for the remaining months of this year by filling out a simple tax return through the IRS Free File program. Or they can go to IRS.gov and use the Non-filer sign up which will then redirect them to fill out a simplified tax return through the Free File program. If a family does not update their info but still qualifies for the Child Tax Credit, they will get that credit when they file a 2021 tax return.

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Schmidt Family Funeral Home

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by the Schmidt family on Thursday, October 7th, 2021. The Ambassadors joined Graydon and his parents in celebrating taking ownership of Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home.

Jon & Robin Schmidt owned and operated a funeral home in Centerville, Iowa from 1994-2016. Graydon planned to join his family in the funeral home industry and attended mortuary school and soon after graduation he took a position at a funeral home in Ames. Through this position, Graydon was able to gain experience in both funeral services and cemetery work. It was through mutual connections in the industry that he met Kathie Hockenberry, and Graydon joined Kathie with the plan to take over the business when the time came. Fast-forward to September 2021, Graydon and his father, Jon, took ownership and so became Schmidt Family Funeral Home.

In the last three years, Graydon has had the opportunity to serve at many of the churches, which has allowed him to meet the officiants and clergy members. Graydon is very thankful for the warm welcome he has received from the community. He looks forward to teaching his father Jon about the great community he now calls home.

Schmidt Family Funeral Home has three locations located in Atlantic, Anita, and Adair. The Schmidt Family takes great pride in providing personal service that is as unique as the person lost, and treat each loved one entrusted to their care, with the utmost respect, gentleness, and devoted professionalism.

Schmidt Family Funeral Home’s Atlantic location is located at 1804 East 7th Street. For more information contact 712-243-4111 or visit their website https://www.schmidtfamilyfh.com/

Cass County Republicans raise $1,500 for Atlantic Police Reserves

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Republican Party has raised funds for the Atlantic Police Reserves, as part of the political organization’s “Fund the Police” efforts. A check for $1,500 was presented Monday at the American Legion Memorial Building (the Armory). Atlantic Police Lt. Devin Hogue says the proceeds came from a raffle held by the Cass County Republicans.

He said the funds will be used for the Drone Program, which benefits the Police Department, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, and Atlantic Fire Department.

Lt. Hogue said the Drone has been deployed many times, already on different call outs, and calls for service.

From left to right: Cass County Supervisor Steve Green; Atlantic Police Chief Dave Erickson; Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren; Cass County EMA Director Mike Kennon & Cass County Republicans Treasurer Cathy Zimmerman.

Hogue says they just purchased drone, which can be used to fly inside a home if needed. It will be used in tighter spaces than the larger drone is used, such as during a shots-fired incident in August at a local motel.

Hogue says while the drones are available locally, to the Police, Sheriff’s and Fire Departments, that doesn’t mean it won’t be shared elsewhere in the County when needed.

Lt. Hogue expressed his appreciation for the funds they received, Monday.

Union vote this Sunday on new contract for 10,100 John Deere workers

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Union workers at a dozen John Deere plants in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas will vote Sunday on a new, six-year contract. The agreement would cover more than 10-thousand John Deere employees. United Auto Workers leaders have said the deal would provide significant economic gains and it includes a minimum starting wage of 19 dollars an hour that could range as high as 30 dollars an hour if the worker has experience.

John Deere’s Iowa factories are in Ankeny, Davenport, Dubuque, Ottumwa and Waterloo. The last time Deere workers went on strike was in 1986, during the upheaval of the Farm Crisis.

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

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Smoke, but no fire in Atlantic incident

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Just after 6-a.m. today (Friday), Atlantic Fire was dispatched to the Walnut Hill Terrace Apartments at 1304 E. 10th Street, for a report of smoke in the 2nd floor and hallway. Upon further investigation, it was discovered an oven had been left on in an apartment. The was no fire. All other responding personnel were told to disregard responding to the scene. No injuries were reported.

Court document reveals cause of death in Emmet County murder case

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – New information has been released surrounding the events that led to the murder of an Estherville man before his body was found along an Emmet County road on Saturday morning.

A criminal complaint says 20-year-old David McDowell was reportedly lured to an apartment last Friday by 19-year-old Connor Uhde and 18-year-old CeJay Van Der Wilt before he was shot to death early the next morning along a roadway about five miles outside of Estherville. His body was discovered several hours later by a passing motorist.

Connor Uhde, CeJay Van Der Wilt. (KICD photo.)

Uhde and Van Der Wilt were both arrested and charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday after simultaneous search warrants were executed at their homes in Estherville and Rockwell City. No motive behind the killing has been released. Both suspects remain in custody without bond and are due back in court late next week.

Trump to rally with supporters in Des Moines tomorrow

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October 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a rally on the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines Saturday night, his first appearance in the state since leaving office in January. Eric Branstad worked on Trump’s 2016 and 2020 Iowa campaigns and he’s a senior advisor to Trump’s political action committee. “The crowd sizes in Alabama here recently and Georgia, there’s not a place that will fit us besides right here, outside,” he says. On Thursday afternoon, the stage was being set up where the Midway operates during the Iowa State Fair.

Branstad says “jumbo trons” will be in place — so the crowd can watch the Iowa-Penn State football game. Trump will not speak until the game is over. At his September 25th rally on the Georgia National Fairgrounds, Trump criticized Georgia’s Republican governor for the certification of Joe Biden’s win in Georgia nearly a year ago. Trump carried Iowa by eight points in 2020 and most of Iowa’s top Republicans have been invited to speak at the Des Moines rally. That includes Iowa’s Republican governor, Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and two Republican congresswomen from Iowa — all of whom are seeking reelection.

“What we’re focused right now is making sure we win congress in 2022 and making sure that we win up and down the ballot next year,” Branstad says. Trump has made it clear he may run for president again in 2024. A recent Des Moines Register Iowa Poll found 53 percent of Iowans have a favorable view of Trump, which is higher than it was during his presidency. “I’ve seen this from my very first rally that I was staff at in 2016, the movement has only gotten bigger,” Branstad says. Trump also appears to be the most popular Republican in Iowa, with 91 percent of Republicans surveyed for the Iowa Poll saying they have a favorable view of the former president.

Iowa Democratic Party chairman Ross Wilburn says that’s worrisome. Iowa Republicans have tied themselves to a man who attacked the very foundation of our democracy throughout his time in office,” Wilburn says. Wilburn says Trump has shown a complete disregard for the rule of law as he continues to protest the 2020 election outcome. “He’s toxic for our democracy and it’s been well established that he did nothing to stop his supporters from violently attacking our Capitol,” Wilburn says, “even while his own vice president was inside.”

Wilburn made his comments during the Iowa Democratic Party’s weekly online news conference.