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Harlan Police: 2 arrests; Dog tag reminder

News

December 21st, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – Officials with the Harlan Police Department, Tuesday, said two arrests took place over the past week, and they issued a reminder to citizens of the community, about dog tags.

Authorities say 2022 Dog Tags are available for purchase. Cost of the tag is still $10 per animal, and proof of rabies is required. Reminder that the tags are good for the calendar year that they were issued (January through December) not one year from the date they were issued. All animals are due to be renewed by January, regardless of the date you licensed your pet.

With regard to arrests: On Saturday (12/18), 40-year-old Christy Lynn Horschar, of Omaha, NE, was arrested following a traffic stop. Horschar was transported to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with prohibited acts penalties, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to have a valid DL.

And, on Dec. 14th, 35-year-old Phillip Michael Houston, of Walnut, was arrested in Harlan on an active Pottawattamie County warrant.

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House Democrats to offer their own tax proposal, targeting cuts toward middle class

News

December 21st, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The top Democrat in the Iowa House says it would be an extreme step to eliminate the state income tax — a move Governor Kim Reynolds and other Republican legislators have said is their long term goal. House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst of Windsor Heights says she and her Democratic colleagues are developing their own proposal for tax cutting.

“We’re not here to just say, ‘No,’ to things,” Konfrst says. “We’re here to find solutions…so if there’s going to be a tax cut, let’s do is responsibly and let’s make sure that it affects the people who need it the most.” Konfrst says tax cuts should be targeted to provide relief for middle class Iowans and House Democrats met this weekend to review ideas.

“When comes to any sort of an income tax or any sort of tax cut, we’d hope that we’re all focused on addressing the middle class,” Konfrst says. Konfrst made her comments during an interview with Radio Iowa. The 2022 legislative session begins January 10th.

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JOSEPH “JOE” O’NEILL, 65 of Atlantic (1-8-2022)

Obituaries

December 21st, 2021 by Jim Field

JOSEPH “JOE” O’NEILL, 65 of Atlantic died Monday, December 20, 2021 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. A memorial service for JOSEPH “JOE” O’NEILL will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 10:30 am at Hillside Hope Assembly in Atlantic.

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Visitation with the family will start at 9:30 am until the time of services at the church.

Memorials can be made to CR “Celebrate Recovery” at Hillside Hope Assembly and can be mailed or left at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic – P.O. Box 523

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Mills Co S/O report for 12/21/21

News

December 21st, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Department reports two arrests. On Tuesday (today), 24-year-old David Patrick Robertson, of Lincoln, NE., was arrested at the Douglas County, Nebraska Jail, on a Mills County warrant for Failure to Appear on a Contempt charge. His bond was set at $5,000. And, Monday, 51-year-old Bryan Allen Dennis, of  Council Bluffs, was arrested at the Harrison County Jail on a Mills County warrant for FTA on a Driving While Revoked charge. His bond was set at $1,000.

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Fort Dodge jailer charged with helping inmate escape

News

December 21st, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A now former employee of the Webster County Jail has been charged with helping a prisoner escape on the night of December 11th. Following the escape of 43 year old Jordan Mefferd of Fort Dodge from the jail and his eventual return, the Webster County Sheriff’s and Attorney’s office began an investigation into his escape. Former correctional officer — 30 year old Michelle Valenti of Fort Dodge — has been charged with permitting a prisoner to escape, introducing contraband, introducing electric contraband, furnishing a controlled substance and sexual misconduct with offenders.

Valenti is being held on a $22,000 cash bond after making her appearance Tuesday morning in Webster County Magistrate Court. In a press release, Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener said the investigation is continuing and any other employees that may have violated policies or protocols will be addressed accordingly along with criminal charges.

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Gusty winds this afternoon parts of the listening area (12/21/21)

Weather

December 21st, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Area Counties: Sac-Crawford-Carroll
1117 AM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

…Gusty Winds Expected This Afternoon Across the Region…

A strong cold front is moving across northern and central Iowa this afternoon. Winds just behind the boundary are increasing from the northwest with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and wind gusts to 50 mph. As the front sweeps southeast today, winds will increase across the area and continue through the mid to late afternoon hours.

If traveling through the region today, high profile vehicles may have difficulty at times. Loose objects will be blown around as well. The wind is expected to diminish after sunset.

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Shelby County Sheriff’s report, 12/21/21

News

December 21st, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Shelby Co.) The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is reporting nine arrests occurred from December 2nd through December 12th. On the 12th, 32-year-old Michael James Armour, of Vancouver, WA was arrested following a traffic stop on Road M-56. Armour was charged with Controlled Substance Violation, Prohibited Acts Violation, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

There were three arrests on Dec. 10th:

  • 33-year-old Mark Thomas Holland, of Audubon, was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 44. Holland was charged with OWI 1st, Operating a Non-Registered Vehicle, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability, and Speeding.
  • 51-year-old Chad Michael Hess, of Harlan, was arrested following a search warrant at a residence in Harlan. Hess was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd or subsequent offense, Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana 3rd or subsequent offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • And, 47-year-old Julie Ann McManigal, Harlan, was arrested Dec. 10th following a search warrant at a residence in Harlan. McManigal was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd or subsequent offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Three people were arrested as well on Dec. 6th, in Shelby County: 25-year-old Isaac Burt Huber, of Carter Lake, 23-year-old Andrew Robert Dilley, of Council Bluffs, and 20-year old Rayven Taylor Michelle Frieze, of Council Bluffs, were arrested following a call for service in Shelby. All three were charged with Burglary in the 1st Degree.

On Dec. 4th, 41-year-old Nicholas Gene Paulsen, of Atlantic, was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 173. Paulsen was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Barred, Speeding, and Failure to provide Insurance. And, on Dec. 2nd. 28-year-old Christian Edgar Carrasco, of Denison, was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 59. Carrasco was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Barred, and Speeding.

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AP Iowa High School Boys Basketball Poll 12/21/2021

Sports

December 21st, 2021 by admin

Class 4A
Record Pts Prv
1. Ames (2) 5-1 100 2
2. Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln (8) 6-0 98 1
3. Pleasant Valley 6-0 78 8
4. Waukee Northwes 5-1 60 9
5. Sioux City, East 7-1 57 6
6. Johnston 5-1 49 3
7. Iowa City, West 6-0 44 NR
(tie) Cedar Falls (1) 3-1 44 4
9. Valley, West Des Moines 6-0 37 10
10. Prairie, Cedar Rapids 5-1 34 5

Others receiving votes: Cedar Rapids, Jefferson 19. Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 10. Waterloo, West 9. Mason City 8. Waterloo, East 7. Cedar Rapids, Washington 3. Des Moines, Hoover 1. Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 1. Linn-Mar, Marion 1.

Class 3A
Record Pts Prv
1. Dallas Center-Grimes (10) 5-0 113 1
2. Harlan (1) 6-0 95 5
3. Estherville Lincoln Central (4) 7-1 81 2
4. Ballard 5-1 76 4
5. Washington 6-0 74 T5
6. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 4-1 47 9
7. Clear Creek-Amana 6-0 43 NR
8. Clear Lake (1) 4-1 35 3
9. Fort Madison 6-0 34 NR
10. Pella 4-2 28 8

Others receiving votes: Bondurant Farrar 25. Denison-Schleswig 21. Humboldt 13. Waverly-Shell Rock 13. Decorah 10. Hampton-Dumont 9. Dubuque Wahlert 8. Charles City 7. Spencer 5. Clarke, Osceola 2. Central Clinton, De Witt 2.

Class 2A
Record Pts Prv
1. Van Meter (1) 6-0 80 T5
2. Denver (2) 7-1 67 3
3. Central Lyon (2) 6-0 59 7
4. Western Christian, Hull 5-2 58 2
5. Aplington-Parkersburg (2) 5-1 49 1
6. Monticello 7-0 38 9
7. Des Moines Christian 5-1 33 T5
(tie) Boyden-Hull 5-1 33 6
9. Camanche 6-0 28 8
(tie) Clarion-Goldfield 6-0 28 NR

Others receiving votes: South Central Calhoun 22. Roland-Story, Story City 19. Treynor 19. Osage 9. Jesup 8. Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 7. Forest City 6. Unity Christian, Orange City 6. Pella Christian 4. Mediapolis 3. Beckman Catholic, Dyersville 3. Williamsburg 3. Wilton 1.

Class 1A
Record Pts Prv
1. North Linn, Troy Mills (10) 8-0 109 1
2. Grand View Christian 8-0 97 2
3. Easton Valley 7-0 80 4
4. St. Mary’s, Remsen 6-0 62 5
5. Martensdale-St. Marys 6-0 48 8
6. A-H-S-TW, Avoca (1) 6-0 47 9
7. Lake Mills 7-0 46 10
8. North Mahaska, New Sharon 7-0 26 NR
9. Newman Catholic, Mason City (1) 7-0 25 NR
10. New London 5-0 24 NR

Others receiving votes: Janesville 17. Gladbrook-Reinbeck 16. Gehlen Catholic, Le Mars 13. Edgewood-Colesburg 13. Montezuma 9. West Fork, Sheffield 9. Dunkerton 7. WACO, Wayland 4. Springville 2. CAM, Anita 2. West Harrison, Mondamin 1. Danville 1. Madrid 1. East Mills 1.

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Iowa Girls State Volleyball Tournament to move to Coralville’s Xtream Arena in 2022

Sports

December 21st, 2021 by admin

The Board of Directors of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union approved Xtream Arena in Coralville as the new home of the Iowa Girls State Volleyball Tournament beginning in 2022.

“We are excited to bring the State Volleyball Tournament to Xtream Arena and Coralville,” said IGHSAU Executive Director Jean Berger. “Xtream Arena is the premier volleyball venue in Iowa. We look forward to our partnership with the staffs at the Arena and Think Iowa City.”

Xtream Arena opened in September of 2020. The arena has a capacity of 5,100 spectators plus additional floor seating and is connected to the five court 53,000-square foot GreenState Family Fieldhouse that is accessible from the event level. The facility has two high-definition video boards, a 360 degree ribbon board, LED lighting along with 12 suites and a 180 person club suite. The arena is home to the University of Iowa volleyball team as well as the Iowa Heartlanders ECHL hockey team.

“We are incredibly honored by the opportunity to host the IGHSAU Girls State Volleyball Championships,” said Josh Schamberger, President of Think Iowa City + Iowa City Area Sports Commission. “We know that we have very big shoes to fill with the standard that has been set for the past 31 years by Cedar Rapids. We are excited by that challenge and deeply appreciative of the confidence Director Berger and her board have placed in us.”

Xtream Arena is only the second venue the Iowa State Volleyball Tournament will call home since the sport was sanctioned by the IGHSAU in 1973. The Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids has hosted the state tournament since 1991. Prior to that, the tournament was hosted by various high schools across the state.

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Atlantic archers perform well at East Union tourney this past weekend

Sports

December 21st, 2021 by admin

Atlantic High School and Middle School took part in the East Union Bullseye and 3D tournaments this past weekend.
The middle school set a new 3D team record on their way to first place with a 1502 score. Margaret McCurdy set a new middle school female team record with a 271 3D score. Grant petty tied the Atlantic middle school record of 274 (held by Derek Dreager)

1 point separated Valley and Atlantic in the first high school 3D shoot of the year.

High School Results Bullseye

Teams
Rank School State/Prov Team Score # 10s
1 VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL IA HIGH Team #1 3343 174
2 Atlantic High School IA HIGH Team #1 3302 163
3 Diagonal Junior-Senior High School IA HIGH Team #1 3177 115
4 Creston High School IA HIGH Team #1 3117 106
5 East Union Middle-High School IA HIGH Team #1 3010 84
Boys
Rank Name Score # 10s Grade Division School State/Prov
1 Cooper Jipsen 290 22 12 HIGH Atlantic IA
1 Mason Lind 290 22 12 HIGH Valley IA
3 Conner Johnson 285 18 9 HIGH Atlantic IA
4 Lee Houser 284 18 12 HIGH Atlantic IA
5 Zane Berg 283 16 12 HIGH Atlantic IA
6 Talyn Slater 280 15 9 HIGH Valley IA
7 Eli Basler 280 14 9 HIGH Valley IA
8 Lewis Glenn 280 14 12 HIGH Valley IA
9 James Shiflett 280 13 11 HIGH Diagonal IA
10 Cale Jacobsen 278 14 12 HIGH Valley IA
Girls
Rank Name Score # 10s Grade Division School State/Prov
1 Payton Davis 291 22 9 HIGH Creston IA
2 Taylor Butterwegge 287 19 12 HIGH Valley IA
3 Ella Melco 282 17 9 HIGH Valley IA
4 Lexi Henry 280 14 10 HIGH Creston IA
5 Mariah Hadley 279 18 9 HIGH Atlantic IA
6 Anna Newton 277 11 11 HIGH Diagonal IA
7 Halle Copeland 276 14 11 HIGH Atlantic IA
8 Jeanna Kramer 275 10 12 HIGH Atlantic IA
9 Josie Colton 274 8 11 HIGH Atlantic IA
10 Chloe Saville 270 12 12 HIGH Diagonal IA

Middle School Results Bullseye

Teams
Rank School State/Prov Team Score # 10s
1 Stilwell Junior High School IA MIDDLE Team #1 3009 88
2 Atlantic Middle School IA MIDDLE Team #1 2988 80
3 Creston Middle School IA MIDDLE Team #1 2948 67
4 Diagonal Junior-Senior High School IA MIDDLE Team #1 2734 47
5 East Union Middle-High School IA MIDDLE Team #1 2676 52
Boys
Rank Name Score # 10s Grade Division School State/Prov
1 Grant Petty 283 17 7 MIDDLE AMS IA
2 Benjamin Booth 278 11 7 MIDDLE SJHS IA
3 Jarrett Luther 274 12 8 MIDDLE CMS IA
4 Johnathan Henn 267 11 7 MIDDLE SJHS IA
5 Michael Hocamp 267 7 7 MIDDLE AMS IA
6 DJ Hybels 267 6 6 MIDDLE SJHS IA
7 Gaige Mohr 266 12 8 MIDDLE EUMS IA
8 Charlie Lacroix 264 9 8 MIDDLE SJHS IA
9 Owen Whittington 262 7 8 MIDDLE DJHS IA
10 Edmond Allee 260 8 8 MIDDLE DJHS IA
Girls
Rank Name Score # 10s Grade Division School State/Prov
1 Margaret McCurdy 281 15 8 MIDDLE AMS IA
2 Anakarina Rogers 279 16 8 MIDDLE SJHS IA
3 Cheyenne Burrell 271 13 8 MIDDLE SJHS IA
4 Lily Johnson 271 9 8 MIDDLE AMS IA
5 Lilly James 264 8 8 MIDDLE CMS IA
6 Brooke Huck 263 12 6 MIDDLE CMS IA
7 Braylee Pokorny 260 9 8 MIDDLE CMS IA
8 Caitlin Austin 257 7 7 MIDDLE CMS IA
9 Lily Willrich 254 7 7 MIDDLE AMS IA
10 Nora Newbury 246 9 6 MIDDLE NVMS IA

High School 3D Results
Teams
Rank School State/Prov Team Score # 10s
1 VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL IA HIGH Team #1 1652 83
2 Atlantic High School IA HIGH Team #1 1651 90
3 East Union Middle-High School IA HIGH Team #1 1538 57
4 Grand View Christian Middle And High School IA HIGH Team #1 1496 46
5 Creston High School IA HIGH Team #1 1495 38
6 East Union Middle-High School IA HIGH Team #2 1327 36
Boys
Rank Name Score # 10s Grade Division School State/Prov
1 Fischer Buffington 284 16 9 HIGH EUMS IA
2 Mason Lind 283 17 12 HIGH VHS IA
3 Emmet Long 281 17 11 HIGH EUMS IA
3 Zane Berg 281 17 12 HIGH AHS IA
5 Cooper Jipsen 280 18 12 HIGH AHS IA
6 Lee Houser 277 15 12 HIGH AHS IA
7 Luke Cue 276 14 10 HIGH VHS IA
8 Eli Basler 275 14 9 HIGH VHS IA
9 Conner Johnson 272 16 9 HIGH AHS IA
10 Kade Butterwegge 272 13 11 HIGH VHS IA
Girls
Rank Name Score # 10s Grade Division School State/Prov
1 Taylor Butterwegge 283 17 12 HIGH VHS IA
2 Kaydee Pedersen 271 14 9 HIGH AHS IA
3 Quincy Sorensen 271 13 10 HIGH AHS IA
4 Mariah Hadley 270 11 9 HIGH AHS IA
5 Ella Melco 270 10 9 HIGH VHS IA
6 Halle Copeland 263 5 11 HIGH AHS IA
7 Leah Mcclure 262 11 12 HIGH VHS IA
8 Lexi Henry 262 10 10 HIGH CHS IA
9 Josie Colton 257 9 11 HIGH AHS IA
10 Rylie Vandevanter 251 9 9 HIGH AHS IA

Middle School 3D Results

1 Atlantic Middle School IA MIDDLE Team #1 1502 52
2 Creston Middle School IA MIDDLE Team #1 1399 31
3 East Union Middle-High School IA MIDDLE Team #1 1340 23
4 Nodaway Valley Middle School IA MIDDLE Team #1 1306 29
5 Stilwell Junior High School IA MIDDLE Team #1 1303 24
Boys
Rank Name Score # 10s Grade Division School State/Prov
1 Grant Petty 274 13 7 MIDDLE AMS IA
2 Brysen Shinn 260 10 6 MIDDLE OSHS IA
3 Michael Hocamp 260 7 7 MIDDLE AMS IA
4 Dean Blazek 246 7 7 MIDDLE OSHS IA
5 Jake Simonton 243 8 8 MIDDLE AMS IA
6 Christian Thatcher 239 2 6 MIDDLE CMS IA
7 Austin Jondle 237 10 6 MIDDLE CMS IA
8 Silas Hayes 237 5 6 MIDDLE EUMS IA
9 Aiden Denton 236 5 7 MIDDLE EUMS IA
10 Collin Akers 232 5 7 MIDDLE NVMS IA
Girls
Rank Name Score # 10s Grade Division School State/Prov
1 Margaret McCurdy 271 11 8 MIDDLE AMS IA
2 Kaycie Britten 260 10 8 MIDDLE CMS IA
3 Lily Johnson 257 10 8 MIDDLE AMS IA
4 Cheyenne Burrell 244 8 8 MIDDLE SJHS IA
5 Lily Willrich 243 8 7 MIDDLE AMS IA
6 Lilly James 240 7 8 MIDDLE CMS IA
7 Riley Benda 238 4 7 MIDDLE CDMSS IA
8 Piper Payton 237 6 7 MIDDLE SJHS IA
9 Marissa Cass 235 4 7 MIDDLE OSHS IA
10 Lila Berning 233 9 8 MIDDLE CMS IA

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