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4 arrests in Cass County

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports four, recent arrests. On Sunday, deputies arrested 26-year old Tiffany Dawn Christoffersen, of Valley, NE, on an Atlantic Police Department warrant for Criminal Mischief 4th Degree. Christoffersen was taken to the Cass County Jail where she was released the following day on $1,000 bond. Also arrested Sunday, was 32-year old Trent Matthew Suhr, of Walnut, who was taken into custody on two District Court warrants for Probation Violation. Suhr was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $10,000 bond.

Last Saturday, Cass County deputies arrested 33-year old Justin Paul Parker, of Adair,  on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Parker was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $10,000 bond. And on Thursday, 36-year old Heather Marie Christensen, of Atlantic, was arrested on a charge of Driving While Revoked (Serious). Christensen was taken to the Cass County Jail where she was released the following day on $1000 bond.

Anita teen injured in Cass County crash

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A teenager was injured during a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, in Cass County. The Sheriff’s Department reports 16-year old Kane Melvin Cooley, of Anita, suffered multiple injuries and was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle, and later flown by LifeNet to the Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha.

Officials say deputies responded to the crash on Eastland Road three-quarters of a mile east of Anita, at around 4:15-p.m., Sunday. An investigation determined a 2003 Dodge Dakota driven by Cooley, was westbound on Eastland Road when the teen lost control. The pickup entered the north ditch, rolled over and came to rest on its top.

Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $10,000. The accident remains under investigation.

ATV crash kills 10-year-old boy in Crawford County

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An ATV crash that claimed the life of a child is under investigation in western Iowa. The accident happened Sunday, just before 8 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call about a four-wheeler accident in rural Crawford County. Ten-year-old Devon Auen of rural Denison was transported to Crawford County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The accident is being investigated by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol.

(Radio Iowa)

Glenwood woman arrested on drug charge

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Glenwood was arrested Saturday on a Mills County warrant for unlawful possession of prescription drugs. The Glenwood P-D says 22-year old Shelby Conn was being held in the Mills County Jail on a $2,000 cash-only bond.

School Election Ballots now available in Cass County

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman reports ballots for the September 8th, 2015 SCHOOL ELECTION for local school board directors and Atlantic Community School District public measure, are now available at the Cass County Auditor’s office.

If you will be unable to go to the voting center on September 8th, you may vote by mail by sending a request for an absentee ballot to the Cass County Auditor’s office. Alternatively, you may stop and vote at the County Auditor’s office during office hours: 8 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Atlantic woman arrested for assault

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An Atlantic woman was arrested Sunday on an Assault charge. Police Chief Steve Green reports 19-year old Amanda Cooper was brought to the Cass County Jail and booked-in to the facility.

Branstad, Reynolds announce broadband expansion to nearly 90,000 homes across Iowa

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today (Monday) were joined at the administration’s weekly press conference by leaders from CenturyLink, Windstream, Frontier and Consolidated Communications to announce that the companies will expand broadband internet services across Iowa to nearly 90,000 homes. The broadband internet expansion, a priority of the Branstad-Reynolds administration, was made possible by $53.2 million in grants from the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Connect America Fund (CAF).

The Governor said “In Iowa, technology and access to broadband Internet is the great equalizer for our rural communities. We have put a focus on broadband Internet expansion because if our small businesses are to compete in a global economy, our schools are to have access to an abundance of online learning resources and our farmers are to connect their modern equipment for precision farming, we must connect every acre with broadband infrastructure.”

Reynolds said “To date, nineteen communities across our state have become certified Connected Communities. These cities and towns have demonstrated a commitment to continued economic growth by embracing the opportunity presented by 21st century technology.”

The FCC created the CAF in 2011 to foster growth in broadband access by transitioning funding that was supporting rural landline service to broadband service. The companies are planning the following buildout of broadband Internet in Iowa:

· CenturyLink will be receiving $17,893,887 to build out broadband to 34,827 locations.

· Windstream will be receiving $28,672,554 to build out broadband to 44,930 locations.

· Frontier will be receiving $4,240,587 to build out broadband to 5,438 locations.

· Consolidated Communications will be receiving $2,393,216 to build out broadband to 3,019 locations.

Wastewater treatment spill at Atlantic WWTP

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A malfunctioning, telescoping valve on a solid waste holding tank at the Atlantic Waste Water Treatment Plant Sunday night, resulting in about 10,000 gallons of treated, activated sludge solids reaching the East Nishnabotna River. Water Pollution Control Department Superintendent Tim Snyder said the problem was discovered by treatment plant staff when they arrived at around 7-a.m. today (Monday).

Snyder said the malfunction, which happened sometime between 8-and 9-pm Sunday, allowed the holding tank to drop three feet over the course of an hour. He says while a large portion was returned to the start of the plant, the plant drain pumps were overwhelmed by the sudden large flow. The valve is normally only lowered in 4-6 inch increments.

Excess solids then escaped the system by raising a manhole lid and going onto the ground ultimately reaching the river through the storm water drain. Plant cleaning equipment is cleaning up the solids captured on-site. Snyder says steps will be taken to add a secondary restraint on the valve and the manhole ring and lid will be changed to a bolt down configuration.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been notified, and they will notify those potentially affected downstream.

Atlantic woman arrested in Audubon County

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop early Saturday morning in Exira resulted in the arrest of a Cass County woman. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Department reports 37-year old Jessica Ann Ostrus, of Atlantic, was charged with OWI/1st offense after being pulled over at around 2-a.m., Saturday. She was brought to the Audubon County Jail and released after appearing before the magistrate. Her preliminary hearing was set for Sept. 17th.

Work continues on Cass County bridge projects

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August 31st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors held their regular, weekly meeting this (Monday) morning. During their brief session at the courthouse in Atlantic, the Board approved a beer permit and Sunday sales permit for the 21st Century Coop C-Store, in Massena, and an abatement or exemption of taxes for properties owned by the City of Atlantic (Including airport buildings and land, in Washington Township).

Board Chair Frank Waters said the Board took the same action last year. County Auditor Dale Sunderman read a letter from City Administrator John Lund prior to the Board’s vote to approve the request. And, Cass County Engineer Charles Marker reported on various, on-going bridge projects, some of which will be wrapping up, soon.

Marker says a patch repair on the deck and complete overlay on Bridge #414 near the Russell Joyce farm, should be completed this week. Also, the south piling has been driven on the Griswold Golf Course bridge has been completed, with the north pier having been done last week. The project is expected to be completed later this fall. Work continues as well, on the Landfill road bridge. Marker says it’ll be another couple of weeks before they can begin pouring the bridge deck.

And, Marker says there were about 50 applicants for the Secondary Roads Department’s Motor Grader position. He’s conducted six interviews, with a seventh coming up on Wednesday. He hopes to conclude the interviewing process soon.