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Top Shot 2020 results

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The competition is over, the scores are in and the money has been counted. Dana McConnell, with Wickman Chemical near Atlantic, reports “0Top Shot 202” raised over $5,000 for the Atlantic Police Community Charitable Organization (APCCO) with the help of over 130 participants, event sponsors and volunteers. 

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2020 Top Shot 2 Person Team Scores

  • Knudsen (Kirk & Nick)                         61
  • White & Irlmeier                                  57
  • Westside                                              54
  • Erich Wickman & Jim Croft                 54
  • Irlmeiers (Tim & Brooke)                     43
  • Lindeman Tractor (Chris Witzman & Phil Finken) 40

2020 Top Shot 4 person team scores

  • Wickman Chem                                134
  • ACCC                                                 118
  • CAM Blue                                          117
  • Henningsen Meat Locker                  115
  • Jensen Lawn #1                                 113
  • Orange Crush                                    108
  • Cappel’s                                             105
  • The Mud Bums                                  104
  • Smith Land Service                            100
  • Iron Shop                                            98
  • McAtee Tire                                         97
  • Jason Roberts                                      96
  • Duke Rentals                                       95
  • Jensen Lawn #2                                  94
  • Iowa DNR Officers                              93
  • Nutrien Wholesale                              89
  • Team Bishop                                       80
  • Calvary                                               78
  • Team D & H                                       77
  • CAM #1                                             76
  • The UnDanes                                    75
  • The Chaplains                                   73
  • Darby Sherriffs Deputies                  73
  • Lindeman Tractor #1                        72
  • The Bent Barrels                               70
  • Atlantic PD                                       68
  • The Mouse & The Duck                  65

2020 Top Shot High Scores

  • Travis Peterson                 37
  • Erich Wickman                  34
  • Jeremy Albert                    34
  • Brad Adreon                      34
  • Tim Adreon                        33
  • Drey Newell                       33
  • Daniel Good                       33
  • Cody Mudd                         33
  • Kyle Redingaugh               32
  • Cody Moreland                 32
  • Jake Knudsen                    32
  • Randy Henningsen          32
  • Jim Croft                              32
  • Nick Knudsen                    32
  • Chuck Kinzie                       30
  • Rick Scott                            30
  • Matthew Burnd                30
  • Tom Herford                      29
  • Marty Boose                      29
  • Jonnie Meislah                  29
  • Jason Roberts                    29
  • Dustin Eighmy                   29
  • Tim Erickson                       28
  • Steve Fletcher                   28
  • Brooke Irlmeier                 28
  • Zeb Wickman                     27
  • Josh Hughes                       27
  • Pat Petersen                      27
  • Casey Marshall                  27
  • Dalton Christensen         27
  • Cody Roberts                     27
  • Heath Irlmeier                   27
  • Joe Sontag                          26
  • Bryan Hayes                       26
  • Duane Curtis                      26
  • Ada Henningsen               26
  • Mark Knudsen                  26
  • Danny Newell                    26
  • Ben White                           26
  • Brett Dreager                    25
  • Kirk Knudsen                     25
  • Chris Knudsen                   25
  • John Asberry                      25
  • Phillip Atkinson                 24
  • Ryan Young                        24
  • Jeff Moreland                    24
  • Doug Herring                     24
  • Peter Smith                        24
  • Marty Peterson                24
  • Dustin McLaren                24
  • Clark Borkowski                24
  • Aaron Johnson                  24
  • Mickey Shreffler               23
  • Mike Dreager                     23
  • Jamie Meads                      23
  • Darby McLaren                 23
  • Grant Gelly                         23
  • Garrett Eblen                     22
  • Tyler Kingery                      22
  • Levi Schmidt                       22
  • Brent Asberry                    22
  • Jesse Reid                           22
  • Clint Hansen                      21
  • Steve Cortum                    21
  • Josh Wittrock                     21
  • Mike Stevens                     20
  • Dan Stephens                    20
  • Creighton Kinzie               19
  • Matt Brinkman                  19
  • Gary Kriley                          19
  • Kevin Linsey                       19
  • Jesse Lindeman                19
  • Chris Jimerson                   19
  • Chris Van Cleave              18
  • Phil Finken                          18
  • Chris Witzman                   18
  • Joe Price                              18
  • Kenny Jimerson                18
  • Steele McLaren                 18
  • Greg Franken                     17
  • Josh McLaren                     17
  • Baylee Newell                   17
  • Dave Erickson                    17
  • Nick Beaty                           16
  • Dylen Dreager                   15
  • Danielle Hansen               15
  • James Herring                    15
  • Alex Schelling                     15
  • Tyler Shiels                         15
  • Tom Wittrock                     15
  • Hunter Rappley                 14
  • Frank McCrary                   14
  • Ryan Dreager                     14
  • Ken Tolton                          14
  • Randy McNeese               14
  • Brad Beschorner              14
  • Brian Church                      14
  • Bob McHugh                      14
  • Kyle McBee                        13
  • Glen Smith                          13
  • John Westering                 13
  • Trey Cappel                        13
  • Tim Cappel                         12
  • Brent Cambridge              12
  • Tim Irlmeier                       12
  • Brian Smith                         12
  • Gaylord Schelling              9
  • Dan Atkinson                     8
  • Mary Kriley                         7
  • Don Shreffler                     5
  • Alyson Dreager                 4
  • Missy Brown                      4
  • Jenny Williams                   1

2020 Top Shot Annie Oakley Winners

  • Dalton Christensen
  • Tom Hurford
  • Brooke Irlmeier
  • Kirk Knudson
  • Kevin Linsey
  • Jamie Meads
  • Jonnie Meisleh
  • Drey Newell
  • Pat Petersen
  • Cody Roberts
  • Erich Wickman
  • Tom Wittrock

2020 Annie Oakley Champion: Pat Petersen

Wickman Chemical would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers for making the event a success.

Sponsors:

  • Henningsen Meat Locker         Zeb Wickman
  • Phil Hetrick                               Belle Wickman
  • 1st Whitney Bank                     Drey Newell
  • Super Bowl                               Bob McHugh
  • Jason Roberts                           Tammy Wickman
  • McAtee Tire                              Brad Adreon
  • Dr. Coatney Memorial              Jeremy Albert
  • Smith Land Service                   David Erickson
  • Freund Family Farms                 Josh Perkins; Bobbi Jones; Linda Weaver; Dana McConnell.

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Atlantic City Council set to act on amended ordinances Wednesday

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic City Council will meet 5:30-p.m. Wednesday in their chambers at City Hall. On their agenda is the third and final readings of amended ordinances pertaining to:

  1. A curfew for persons under the age of 18 (a change in wording to 6-a.m. for the end of curfew instead of 6-p.m.)
  2. The division of taxes levied on taxable property in the June, 2020 addition to the North Urban Renewal District (with regard to the Whitney Group’s Historic Hotel Whitney Building project).

The Council will also act on approving the second reading of amended ordinances that include:

  1. Licensing of Tree Trimmers (to include proof of Worker’s Comp Insurance [if applicable])
  2. Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants (to include mobile food vendors & insurance requirements)
  3. Truck and Large Vehicle parking (to allow boats, boat trailers, campers, RV’s or travel trailers to be parked on the front yard of a property, but behind a sidewalk on private property, and not projecting into the right-of-way).
  4. and, an amended Ordinance requiring specific types of insurance and a dollar amount of coverage, for individuals and businesses who wish to perform work for the City.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will act on an Order to close 9th Street between Plum and Cherry Streets on July 18th, for a Neighborhood Block Party. The street would be closed-off to vehicle traffic from 5-until 9-p.m. on that date.  The Council is also expected to set the date of a Public Hearing with regard to the sale of a vacated Linda Drive right-of-way to an adjacent property owner.  And, they will act on the Mayor Dave Jones’ nomination Neal Webb to the Board of Adjustment. If approved, Webb would replace Dave Knudsen, who has resigned from the Board. Webb would hold the position until at least February, 2023. His appointment also would preserve the gender balance on the Board.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/13/20

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Black Lives Matter protesters offer plan on felon voting rights

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Des Moines Black Lives Matter activists are proposing their own language for an executive order to restore felon voting rights as they continue to pressure Governor Kim Reynolds to act. Organizer Ellie Odole spoke at a rally this weekend. “After giving Reynolds nearly a month to produce an executive order, which she promised to sign, BLM is taking action,” Odole said. “We will not accept such a lack of urgency and disregard for disenfranchised Iowans.”

The group’s proposal would restore voting rights to all Iowans with felony convictions after they get out of prison. In January of last year, Reynolds proposed restoring voting rights to those who complete their sentence and last month she promised to issue an executive order on felon voting rights before the November election. Reynolds has supported a legislative plan requiring payment of all victim restitution, but she hasn’t publicly revealed what she’ll include in her executive order. Representative Ras Smith, a Democrat from Waterloo, worked on the language the Black Lives Matter protesters have proposed. It would go further than the last time a governor restored voting rights in Iowa — and restore voting rights to Iowans after they get out of prison, instead of also requiring completion of probation and parole.

“It gives the largest number of people restoration of their rights to utilize their voice,” Smith said after this weekend’s rally. “That’s what we believe in.”  Every day Smith tweets the number of days since Reynolds promised to issue the executive order — and the number of days until the November 3rd election.

(Reporting by Iowa Public Radio’s Katarina Sostaric)

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SHIFT ATL invite all to attend second SHIFT Network meeting

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic, IA – SHIFT ATL, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is hosting their second SHIFT Network gathering/opportunity for the community, this Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 from 5:30 – until 6:30-p.m.  The event will be held in the Camblin addition at Sunnyside Park. SHIFT ATL will give an update on where the organization is both financially, and with their projects. They’ll also make two big announcements.

All current SHIFT Network members are encouraged to attend, as well as non-members. The organization hopes to grow it’s SHIFT Network membership before the end of the year, and get more community-minded people involved in the economic development of Atlantic. The Wednesday evening event will kick off with SHIFT ATL giving an update on their “State of the Union,” and answering any questions related to the information presented. Those that would like to stick around from 6 – 6:30-p.m., are more than welcome to do so, while the group facilitates conversation and brainstorming. Please plan to practice appropriate social distancing.

If you would like to attend, but want to stay in your vehicle, a SHIFT ATL member can come to your car and deliver the update. Or, if you’re unable to attend but would like to join SHIFT Network or get the updates, please email shiftatlantic@gmail.com. For more information about SHIFT ATL or the fundraiser, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/shiftatl, their website at shiftatl.org or by email at shiftatlantic@gmail.com.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/13/20

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Creston man arrested on drug charges

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports three recent arrests, including the arrest Friday evening of a man on drug charges. Authorities say 34-year old Michael Matherly, of Creston, was arrested for Violation of a Protection Order, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine. Matherly was being held in the Union County Jail on $1,600 bond. Late Friday morning, 51-year old Misti Brown, of Clearfield, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC), for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Theft in the 5th Degree. Brown was released from custody on a $300 bond. And, Sunday afternoon, 46-year old Christine Selvy, of Creston, was arrested at her home for Public Intoxication, Interference with Official Acts, Harassment in the 3rd Degree, and three counts of Simple Assault. Selvy was being held in the Adams County Jail on $1,800 bond.

Creston Police said also, on Friday evening, a man residing in the 800 block of N. Sycamore Street reported that sometime between 10-p.m. Thursday and 7-a.m. Friday, someone stole a youth bicycle from his yard. The silver, Tony Hawk BMX-style bike was valued at $150.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 7/13/20

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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WEEK OF JULY 13, 2020

Trading Post

July 13th, 2020 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  lightweight Black and Decker chainsaw 8 inch blade with 18 volt battery pack $20.00.  Also free Sylvania older TV 19 inch call712-249-3173.  SOLD!

FREE: General Electric gas clothes dryer, excellent condition, works perfectly. You pick up. Call 712-249-8750 in Atlantic

FREE: Desk, good condition. Must come pick up. Call 712-249-9650

FOR SALE: 1) 2 sets of golf clubs with golf bag. One set is Northwestern brand the other is Delta, both are right-handed and include woods w/ covers, irons and putters. $50 each set. 2) 2 pair of brand new golf shoes. 1 pair are size 13M Footjoy. 1 pair size 12/13 Wilson white. $10 each pair. 3) 3 section hand pole trimmer with rope and saw blade. Asking $25.  FOR SALE: Pentax camera has zoom lens, 50 mm lens, 110 mm lens, in  case, takes film, in good shape. $100; 2 pocket cameras – Kodak w/ case $10 and a Gad w/ case. Both take film, $10 each. ALL SOLD FREE: Zenith 25″ color tv, wooden console. w/ remote. Call 712-243-2860. Located in Atlantic.

TO GIVEAWAY: Firewood. 712-323-4890.

FOR SALE: Werner 28′ D-rung Saf-T-Master Type 3 aluminum extension ladder, like new. $130. 249-1804 leave message.

FREE: Medium duty wheelbarrow. Has one handle broken but the rest is in great shape. Sitting at the end of the driveway at 64082 Jackson Road for the taking. GONE!

FOR SALE: Antique hall tree. $700. 712-249-6891.

 

 

 

 

 

FOR SALE:  5 foot wide solid oak swing. Hand made. New, black paint. Comes with all the equipment necessary (metal frame & chains) to set it up on your property. Asking $250. In Atlantic. Call 712-789-1089.

FOR SALE:  One full and one twin sz air mattress, similar to picture, NEW condition, $20 for both.  712-789-0479  Griswold. SOLD!

FOR SALE: Tackle box with 3 compartments that is full of bass lures. 50-75 lures. Asking $150. Call 402-506-0787. Located in Lewis.

NEEDED:  A loving home for a 3 – month old  kitten. He is black with a white spot under his chin. He is very playful and a purring machine. He has had his first visit to the vet for vaccinations. He uses a litter box. Call or text 712-254-2254.

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Iowa first grader wins national invention contest

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July 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A young inventor from southeast Iowa finished first in his grade at the National Invention Convention.  Charles Smith, a student at Eisenhower Elementary in Ottuwma, topped the first grade division for his invention that he calls H.E.R.B., which stands for Home Emergency Responder Beacon. Smith’s creation is an exterior light that can be placed on a house or mailbox that creates a beacon for emergency workers. It can be activated by a wireless signal from a smoke detector, dispatcher, or Life Line.

This is the second time Smith finished first nationally in his division. Last year, the youngster finished first in the kindergarten category. Smith also made a 2019 appearance on Good Morning America to showcase an invention he titled the “Benge Beacon”

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