The Harlan wrestling team finished 4th at the Plattsmouth, NE Invite on Saturday.
The Cyclones were led by runner-up finishes by Oscar Olmos (145) and Derec Weyer (285).
Team Scoring
The Underwood wrestling team picked up a team title at the Louisville, NE Invite on Saturday. Underwood had five individual champions at the event. Winners for the Eagles were Steve Barnes (106), Logan James (132), Nick Hamilton (138), Blake Thomsen, (145), and Michael Baker (160). AHSTW finished 3rd in the team race and were led by runner-up finishes from Ben Ehlers at 138 and Jaeden Rasmussen at 145.
Team Scoring
A fast moving storm is expected to cross southern Iowa Tuesday. The National Weather Service says it will bring a variety of winter weather to the region including periods of freezing drizzle and light snow late Monday night. Tuesday the north half has the greatest potential of seeing light to moderate snowfall while the south will see more of a mixture of light freezing rain, snow and even some light rain. Travel will be impacted by the falling snow and mixtures of precipitation with this event. Please monitor later forecasts for updates. 
The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors are set to meet 5:15-p.m. Monday, in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall. Action items/New Business on their agenda includes:
In his report to the Board, Parks and Rec Director Seth Staashelm will talk about:
Officials with the Cass County Salvation Army Unit have announced your support for their 2018 “Red Kettle” campaign, resulted in a collection of funds amounting to $7,977. The Cass County Unit thanks all the Bell Ringing volunteers and Bell Ringing Campaign Coordinator Steve Livengood. Officials says Bell Ringers filled 1.5 hour shifts at Wal-Mart, Fareway, and Hy-Vee again this year. Co-Chairpersons Dave Erickson and Teresa Kanning also want to thank Dave Hancock who assists Livengood each year by taking care of the Hy-Vee location, and they thank the Realtors who have a day each season that they ring bells on a Friday.
Campaign organizers says 90-percent of money collected stays in Cass County and assists with school backpacks, emergency assistance for stranded travelers, the Atlantic Food Pantry, West Central Development, and numerous other small projects. The remaining 10-percent goes to the Division headquarters to be set aside for Disaster Assistance in the Western Division Service Area.
It should noted also, that Steve Livengood is resigning his position as Bell Ringing Coordinator after five years of scheduling sites, picking up buckets, and depositing funds. A volunteer to replace him is being sought. Anyone interested can contact the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.
GERALDINE “JERRI” A. HEMMINGSEN, 75, of Elk Horn, died Jan. 19th, in Apache Junction, AZ. Funeral services for GERALDINE “JERRI” HEMMINGSEN will be held 10-a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26th, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-until 6-p.m. Friday, Jan. 25th, with the family present.
Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn (IA).
JERRI HEMMINGSEN is survived by:
Her husband – Frank Hemmingsen, of Elk Horn.
Her children – Dale, Jeff, Kurt and Jamie.
Her brother – Gene.
Her sister – Cecelie.
DIANE D. CAPPEL, 76, of West Des Moines (formerly of Atlantic), died Friday, Jan. 18th, at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Memorial services for DIANE CAPPEL will be held 11-a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24th, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Visitation with her family at the funeral home, is from 4-until 7-p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23rd.
Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.
DIANE D. CAPPEL is survived by:
Her son – Doug (Jennifer) Cappel.
and two grandchildren.
Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports the Fremont County K9 unit was looking for a subject with a warrant, Saturday, and while looking for that subject, Deputies came across 48-year old Ellie Mae Warren, of Hamburg. Warren was attempting to use methamphetamine in front of deputies.
Ellie Mae Warren
Deputies searched Warren and located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on her person She was arrested and transported to the Fremont County Law Enforcement Center being charged with Possession of methamphetamine 2nd offense and possession of drug paraphernalia. Warren’s bond was set at $2,300.
Sheriff’s officials in Adams County report one woman and two men were arrested this (Sunday) morning, following a traffic stop. Taken into custody at around 1:05-a.m., was Traci Vaneaton, of Orient, for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense. And, during the course of the investigation, Todd Vaneaton and Buck Schafroth, also of Orient, were also placed under arrest. Both males were charged with Disorderly Conduct.
Today: Cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. East wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
M.L.King Day (Monday): Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night: A chance of freezing drizzle before 5am, then a chance of snow and freezing drizzle. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 24 by 8pm, then rising to around 30 during the remainder of the night. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday: Snow and freezing rain. High near 32. Breezy, with a southeast wind 11 to 18 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night: A chance of snow and freezing drizzle before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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