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BETTY SMITH, 85, of Greenfield (Svcs. 09/24/2020)

Obituaries

September 21st, 2020 by admin

BETTY SMITH, 85, of Greenfield passed on Saturday, September 19th at her home in Greenfield. Graveside Services for BETTY SMITH will be held on Thursday, September 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the Greenfield Cemetery.  Pastor Melinda Stonebraker will officiate the service.  The Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Open Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield. The family will greet friends that evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family and funeral home requests masks must be worn and social distancing to be practiced.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Betty Smith memorial fund to be established at a later date.

BETTY SMITH is survived by:

Husband: Jim Smith of Greenfield

Son: David Smith of Greenfield

Sister: Patty Nielson of Kansas City, Kansas

Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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MARY HAINLEY, 64, of Manning (Svcs. 10/11/2020)

Obituaries

September 21st, 2020 by Jim Field

MARY HAINLEY, 64, of Manning died Saturday, September 19th at home.  A Memorial Visitation for MARY HAINLEY will be held on Sunday, October 11th from 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at the Kerkhoff Shelter House at Trestle Park in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

MARY HAINLEY is survived by:

Daughter: Amy (Jeff) Bradley of Manning.

Sister: Teresa (Ern) Eisenhauer.

Brother: Jeff (Kim) Brugger.

1 Grandson

Many Nieces and Nephews.

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City of Stanton conducting housing survey

News

September 21st, 2020 by admin

The City of Stanton is participating in the Iowa State University Community & Economic Development’s Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Program through a grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The City is conducting a survey to provide input for two upcoming strategic planning sessions that will create a vision and action plan for future housing development in Stanton. Responses are anonymous, but the City will be using your feedback to incorporate your ideas and opinions into the planning process.

Stanton Community Housing Survey

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Temporary closure on Cass County Road N28 at the end of this week

News

September 21st, 2020 by admin

The Cass County Secondary Roads Department has announced that Cass County Road N28 (690th St.) will be closed on Wednesday, September 23, just south of Iowa 83 at the Iowa Interstate Railroad for repairs to the crossing.  A signed detour using Iowa Highway 83, US Highway 71, and Cass Co. G35 (Lansing Rd.) will be provided.  It is anticipated the crossing repairs will be completed and the roadway reopened on Friday, September 25th.

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The Twisted Tail in BeeBeeTown wins Iowa’s Best Burger Contest

News

September 21st, 2020 by admin

The Twisted Tail in BeeBeeTown is well known for its ribs, which won first prize in the 2013 Iowa State Fair Farm Bureau Cookoff. And now, the restaurant can add “Iowa’s Best Burger” to its list of awards.

The western Iowa restaurant has been owned by Ed and Ruth Spencer since 2011, and is managed by two of their three children, Luke and Hannah. In addition to the restaurant, the family also farms and runs a real estate and auction business.

Throughout the past few months, the family has worked together to ensure that their patrons have been able to continue enjoying the Twisted Tail’s delicious meals. “You will often see the grandchildren helping bus tables on Friday and Saturday nights,” says Hannah (Spencer) Johnson.

During the COVID shutdown the restaurant operated on a takeout only basis from March 18th to May 13th, however, they are now open again for dine in and takeout. All tables are at least six feet apart, and the former reception and party rooms now hold tables to allow for more social distancing between customers.

Ed’s love for history and antiques and their auction business  has contributed to the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant. Antiques, memorabilia and reminders of BeeBeeTown’s history are scattered throughout the restaurant and bar areas.

Made out of 80% lean ground chuck, the winning burger patty is simply seasoned, allowing the true flavor of the meat to shine. The Certified Angus Beef is all locally sourced.

Eleven different burgers are featured on the menu, all using the same 8 oz. (half pound) patty. In addition to the burgers, the Steak Philly, Prime Rib French Dip, and Filet are all fan favorites.

The Best Burger Contest

This is the 11th year for the annual Best Burger contest sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council, through the Iowa State Beef Checkoff Program, and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. The Twisted Tail Steakhouse & Saloon joins a great group of past best burger winners from around the state. Along with last year’s winner, Wood Iron Grille of Oskaloosa, previous winners include: 2018 – Café Beaudelaire; 2017- The Smokin’ Hereford BBQ of Storm Lake; 2016 – The Chuckwagon Restaurant in Adair; 2015 – The Cider House of Fairfield; 2014 – Brick City Grill in Ames; 2013 – 61 Chop House Grille in Mediapolis; 2012 – Coon Bowl III in Coon Rapids; 2011 – Rusty Duck in Dexter; and 2010 – Sac County Cattle Company of Sac City.

The designation as Iowa’s Best Burger comes after a two-phase competition. The first phase took place entirely based on votes from the public. For a month starting back in February, burger lovers went online and voted for their favorite Iowa burger, submitting nearly 7,000 votes representing around 630 restaurants. At the end of March, the ten restaurants with the most votes were declared the “Top 10.”

From there, three anonymous judges visit each of the restaurants, focusing on the burger patties and scoring them based on taste, doneness and presentation.

The final judging occurred in August and September, and the winner was revealed on September 21.

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If you go:

Address: 2849 335th St, BeeBeeTown (Logan), Iowa 51546

BeeBeeTown is located 9 miles from Missouri Valley, 9 miles from Logan, 10 miles from Neola and 16 miles from Council Bluffs. Use exit #8 on I-880.

Hours:

Wednesday – Sunday: 11 am – 9 pm

Reservations are encouraged for evening dining.

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Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 09/21/2020

Sports

September 21st, 2020 by admin

Class 4A
1. Southeast Polk (4-0), LW #1 vs DSM Lincoln
2. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #3 @ DSM Roosevelt
3. Urbandale (4-0), LW #2 vs Fort Dodge
4. Ankeny (3-1), LW #7 @ #10 WDM Valley
5. Johnston (3-1), LW #8 @ #8 Waukee
6. Pleasant Valley (4-0), LW (X) @ Bettendorf
7. Iowa City West (2-0), LW #9 Idle
8. Waukee (2-2), LW #6 vs #5 Johnston
9. Dubuque Hempstead (3-1), LW (X) vs C.R. Kennedy
10.WDM Valley (1-2), LW #4 vs #4 Ankeny

Class 3A
1. Dallas Center-Grimes (3-0), LW #1 vs Norwalk
2. Harlan (4-0), LW #2 @ Carroll
3. Cedar Rapids Xavier (4-0), LW @ Oskaloosa
4. Lewis Central (4-0), LW #4 @ Glenwood
5. Davenport Assumption (4-0), LW #5 @ North Scott
6. Washington (4-0), LW #6 vs Fairfield
7. Grinnell (3-1), LW #7 vs Benton @ Vinton-Shellsburg
8. Decorah (4-0), LW #8 @ Charles City
9. Sergeant Bluff-Luton (3-1), LW #9 @ Storm Lake
10.Webster City (4-0), LW #10 vs Mason City

Class 2A
1. PCM (Monroe) (4-0), LW #1 vs Centerville
2. Williamsburg (4-0), LW #2 vs Mid-Prairie
3. West Lyon (4-0), LW #3 @ Sheldon
4. Waukon (3-1), LW #4 @ Independence
5. Sioux Center (4-0), LW #5 @ #6 Central Lyon/GLR
6. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock (4-0), vs #5 Sioux Center
7. Mount Vernon (4-0), LW #7 vs Union (LaPorte City)
8. West Liberty (3-1), LW #9 vs Camanche
9. Des Moines Christian (2-0), LW (X) vs Atlantic
10.Monticello (3-0), LW #10 vs Tipton

Class 1A
1. OABCIG (4-0), LW #1 @ MVAOCOU
2. South Central Calhoun (4-0), LW #2 vs #9 Southeast Valley
3. Van Meter (4-0), LW #3 vs ACGC
4. Underwood (4-0), LW #4 vs East Sac County
5. Emmetsburg (4-0), LW #5 @ Sibley-Ocheyedan
6. Sigourney-Keota (4-0), LW #6 @ Pekin
7. South Hamilton (4-0), LW #7 @ Hudson
8. Pleasantville (4-0), LW #8 @ Colfax-Mingo
9. Southeast Valley (4-0), LW (X) @ #2 South Central Calhoun
10.West Sioux (3-1), LW (X) @ Hinton

Class A
1. Grundy Center (4-0), LW #1 vs BCLUW
2. Saint Ansgar (4-0), LW #2 @ North Butler
3. Iowa City Regina (3-1), LW #3 vs #9 Lisbon
4. Edgewood-Colesburg (4-0), LW #4 @ North Linn
5. Wapsie Valley (4-0), LW #5 vs #6 South Winneshiek
6. South Winneshiek (4-0), @ #5 Wapsie Valley
7. West Hancock (3-1), LW #8 @ Alta-Aurelia
8. MFL-Mar-Mac (3-1), LW #10 vs Starmont
9. Lisbon (3-1), LW #7 @ #3 Iowa City Regina
10.Logan-Magnolia (3-1), LW #9 vs Woodbury Central

8-Player
1. Don Bosco (2-0), LW #1 vs Springville
2. Remsen St. Mary’s (3-0), LW #2 vs Graettinger-Terril
3. Audubon (4-0), LW #3 vs Glidden-Ralston
4. Montezuma (4-0), LW #4 vs Moravia
5. Fremont-Mills (3-0), LW #5 vs Stanton
6. Newell-Fonda (4-0), LW #6 vs Kingsley-Pierson
7. CAM (Anita) (4-0), LW #7 @ Lenox
8. Easton Valley (4-0), LW #10 vs Midland (Wyoming)
9. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (4-0), LW #9 @ Baxter
10.Coon Rapids-Bayard (4-0), LW (X) @ Woodbine

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Iowa officials ID body found in burning ditch near Kellogg

News

September 21st, 2020 by admin

KELLOGG, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have identified a man whose body was found last week in a burning ditch in rural central Iowa. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says the body is that of 44-year-old Michael Williams, of Grinnell. His body was found after authorities were called around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for a fire in a ditch near Kellogg. Officials responded and quickly extinguished the flames, then found Williams’ body. Police have not given any information on how Williams died, but have declared his death a homicide. Grinnell College canceled classes Monday in light of the Williams’ death,

 

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Atlantic Police Report 09/21/2020

News

September 21st, 2020 by admin

Atlantic Police report three arrests withing the past week.

On September 14th Officers arrested 59-year-old Paul Jordan of Temple, TX for Public Intoxication. Jordan was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in and held.

On Septmber 15th Atlantic Police arrested 20-year-old Kyle Gehling of Atlantic on Cass County Warrants for Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On Sunday, September 20th Atlantic Police arrested 22-year-old Cainan Edwards of Brayton on a Cass County Warrant for Violation of Probation. Edwards was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

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Blake Hinson to miss 2020-21 ISU men’s hoops season

Sports

September 21st, 2020 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State junior Blake Hinson will miss the 2020-21 season due to a continuing medical condition. The medical condition is unrelated to COVID-19.

Hinson transferred to Iowa State after playing the previous two seasons at Mississippi. At Mississippi, Hinson averaged 9.1 points and made 91 three-pointers while starting 58 of 60 games played.

“In his two and a half months with the program, Blake has become a valuable member of team and a leader within our program,” Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm said. “The most important thing to all of us is his well-being. He will be returning to Florida to be with his family at this time, but will continue his classwork. We fully support his desire to return home and look forward to his return when the time is right for him. I know that when he returns, Blake will continue to be a leader this season and next season when he is back on the court with our team.”

In accordance with HIPPA, Iowa State will have no further comment.

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Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two weekend arrests

News

September 21st, 2020 by admin

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests over the weekend.

On Friday September 18th the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old Matthew Bernard Steffens of Atlantic on a charge of OWI 2nd Offense (Aggravated). Steffens was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on his own recognizance.

On Saturday, September 19th the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Jessica Anne Davis of Atlantic on a charge of Public Intoxication (Simple). Davis was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on her own recognizance.

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