Students in the Audubon Community School District can expect to return to the classroom when school resumes August 17^th, but that won’t be their only option. During their meeting Monday evening, the Audubon School Board discussed the District’s Return-To-Learn plan, and came up with three scenarios, depending on what happens between now and the middle of August, with regard the Coronavirus, and any changes that are required after school begins.

The District will start with on-site, face-to-face learning, yet still allow families the option to keep their students home, as part of remote learning. Classes will be Monday-Tuesday-Thursday and Friday, with Wednesday’s being used to deep clean the building, and as a time for teachers to work with those students who opt for remote learning, as well as any other students in need of extra attention so they don’t fall behind in their studies. Wednesday’s will also be used for small group learning as needed, for those at risk of falling behind.

Another scenario the Board envisions, is if the District needs to go the 50% class week. In that case, there would be an A-Day/B-Day set-up, where some students attend on Monday-Tuesday (A-Day), while B-Day students would attend Tuesday & Friday. Wednesday’s would alternate for those groups.

Superintendent Eric Trager says the third option is remote learning only, and then only if local public health makes the request or if there is Proclamation by the Governor or IDPH order to that effect. And, as with other districts, the Audubon School District will use mitigation efforts to limit the spread of the virus, clean surfaces and other plans to keep students and staff as safe as possible during the school year.

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers says his officers late last Friday morning arrested 24-year old Brook Levi Stephens, of Clarinda. Stephens was arrested at his residence for aggravated domestic abuse assault. He was taken into custody under a warrant stemming from an incident that occurred in Clarinda on July 6th.

Stephens was arrested without incident and booked into the Page County Jail, where his bond was set at $5,000. Clarinda Police were assisted by the Page County Sheriff’s Department in conducting the arrest.

The 2020 Cass County Fair Beef Show was held on Monday in the Outdoor Show Ring at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Atlantic. Morgan Will showed the Grand Champion Market Animal with her 4-H Purchased Market Steer that weighed in at 1,330 pounds. Jace Thomsen showed the Reserve Champion Market Animal with his 4-H Purchased Market Heifer that weighed in at 1,203 pounds.  Here is the list of full results from the Cow/Calf, Feeder Calf, and Beef Shows.

Cow/Calf Show

4-H Cow-Calf: Champion: Craig Alan Becker. Reserve: Brookelyn Steffen.
FFA Cow-Calf: Champion: Taylor McCreedy.

Feeder Calf Show

4-H Feeder Heifer: Champion: Morgan Will. Reserve: Craig Alan Becker.
4-H Feeder Steer: Champion: Ashton Hagen. Reserve: Craig Alan Becker.
FFA Feeder Heifer: Champion: Eric Plagman. Reserve: Craig Alan Becker.
FFA Feeder Steer: Champion: Carson Cary. Reserve: Colton Becker.

Beef Show

4-H British Breeding Heifer: Champion: McKenna Sonntag. Reserve: Colton Becker.
4-H Continental Breeding Heifer: Champion: Brock Henderson. Reserve: Carli Henderson.
4-H Commercial Breeding Heifer: Champion: Brant Will. Reserve: Craig Alan Becker.
4-H Supreme Breeding Heifer: Champion: Brock Henderson. Reserve: Brant Will.
FFA British Breeding Heifer: Champion: Ethan Steffensen.
FFA Continental Breeding Heifer: Champion: Walker McDermott. Reserve: Makenna Potter.
FFA Commercial Breeding Heifer: Champion: Eyon Steffensen. Reserve: Mallory Behnken.
FFA Champion Breeding Heifer: Champion: Walker McDermott. Reserve: Mckenna Potter.
4-H and FFA Supreme Overall Breeding Heifer: Champion: Brock Henderson.
4-H Market Heifer: Champion: Jace Thomsen. Reserve: Jake Oathoudt.
4-H Market Steer: Champion: Morgan Will. Reserve: Carli Henderson.
FFA Market Steer: Champion: Callee Pellett.
4-H Carcass Animal: Champion: Caroline Pellett. Reserve: Rachel Becker.
FFA Carcasss Animal: Champion: Caroline Pellett. Reserve: Tristen Becker.
Overall Market Animal: Champion: Morgan Will. Reserve: Jace Thomsen.
4-H Senior Showmanship: Champion: Carli Henderson. Reserve: Craig Alan Becker.
4-H Intermediate Showmanship: Champion: Brock Henderson. Reserve: Brant Will.
4-H Junior Showmanship: Champion: Morgan Will. Reserve: Jake Wailes.
FFA Showmanship: Champion: Walker McDermott. Reserve: Mckenna Potter.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were recently arrested on warrants: 45-year old Michelle Diane Weston, of Corning, was arrested Sunday evening on a warrant out of Pottawattamie County, with regard to Child Endangerment. She was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail. And, 25-year old Jacob Michael Roebuck, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at the Pott. County Jail Monday afternoon, on a warrant for Driving Under Suspension. His bond was set at $300.

Monday night, 35-year old Laffeatte Jason Thomas, of Council Bluffs, was arrested following a traffic stop on 230th Street. Thomas was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Domestic Abuse, and Child Endangerment. He was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.

(Radio Iowa) — Republicans in the U-S Senate are forwarding yet another incarnation of the CARES Act to the House which Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says is designed to address continuing problems with the public health crisis. Grassley, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, says he was directly involved in several key elements of the coronavirus pandemic relief legislation. “That includes updated tax relief to help get folks back to work and help businesses safely open,” Grassley says, “updates in our approach to the unemployment benefits, to provide another round of economic impact payments.”

That part of the plan provides for another round of $1,200 payments for most Americans, with an additional $500 for each dependent. The measure would also lift restrictions on federal assistance that’s already been sent to state and local governments, so it could be used to fill revenue shortfalls. “In other words, originally it was just supposed to be used to fight the virus,” Grassley says, “but if states have money left over, we’ll give them flexibility on spending it.”

He says the package contains a new credit for expenses, like for personal protective equipment and cleaning, which is needed to maintain a safe workplace for employees and customers. Grassley, a Republican, says the proposal sets a “responsible path forward” to address the problems our country is facing due to COVID-19.  “We put forth the bill and we’ve got to negotiate with the House,” Grassley says. “I hope my Democrat colleagues will work with us in good faith. They’d better be open to compromise and keep the best interests of the American people in mind.”

The package would help nursing home patients and workers, Grassley says, in addition to freezing Medicare premiums at 2020 levels to head off a predicted spike next year.

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County report search warrants were served at a residence in rural Crescent, Monday afternoon. Taken into custody on Felony charges that include Theft in the 1st Degree, and Commit a Specific Unlawful Act/Ongoing activity, was 43-year old Jason Henry Miller, II, of Crescent. Miller was being held in the Pott. County Jail on a total of $35,000 bond. And, at around 11:30-p.m. Monday, 23-year old Aaron Daniel Fauteux was arrested following a traffic stop. Fauteux was taken into custody for OWI/1st offense.

DUBUQUE –The Iowa Department of Corrections reports 25-year old Devonte WB Ellison, who was convicted of Assault on Peace Officer, and Eluding, in Dubuque County, failed to report back to the Dubuque Residential Facility as required this (Tuesday) morning.

Devonte WB Ellison (IA DOC Photo)

Ellison is a 6-feet one-inch tall, and weighs 194 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on May 28, 2020.  Persons with information on Ellison’s whereabouts should contact local police.

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For more information on the state’s work release program, please see Iowa Code 904.901-904.910

Twelve students and five staff members at Iowa’s detention center for boys have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. According to KCCI, the first case at Eldora Boys State Training School was reported last week. All students and staff are now getting tested. Anyone who tests positive is separated and parents will be notified. The school holds about 70 youth from across the state.

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