In an update to our story over the weekend, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said Monday night, 15-year-old MacKenzie Lyons, who reported as missing on Friday from the Adel area, had been located and is safe.
Mackenzie Lyons
On Saturday, authorities says the teen had last been seen at a residence southeast of Adel around 1:50 p.m., Friday, when she got into a black/dark blue mid-2000 four-door Honda Accord. She is on prescription meds that were not in her possession at the time she left.
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, this month, will host 10 cattle marketing meetings across the state to provide important updates to producers and solicit grassroots input to help shape the discussion in the coming months.
Matt Deppe, CEO of ICA, says the organization has been keenly focused on price discovery, market transparency, and producer leverage for nearly a decade, but even more so within the last year due to extreme market disruptions. According to Deppe, “Producers from each sector in the beef cattle industry rely on price discovery and transparency. We need more information to help us better negotiate marketing agreements with buyers.”
Cattle marketing meetings will be held in this area:
Members of the ICA staff and board of directors will lead discussions centered on cattle market reform, to include: the Grassley-Tester 50/14 bill, the Cattle Marketing Transparency Act of 2020, and NCBA’s voluntary proposal.
For more information, contact the ICA Membership Staff, Tanner Lawton at tanner@iacattlemen.org; Lane Eads at lane@iacattlemen.org; or Jennifer Carrico at jennifer@iacattlemen.org.
Montgomery County Auditor Stephanie Burke reports that on Monday, November 2, 2020, the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office received a petition for a Special Election to be called to fill a vacancy of District One, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors.
According to Iowa Code, the Montgomery County Auditor, Recorder and Treasurer (Supervisor Appointing Committee) filled the vacancy by appointment on October 21, 2020. Charla Schmid was appointed and sworn in on October 27, 2020.
The citizens of Montgomery County, may request a special election to fill the vacancy by filing a petition with the Montgomery County Auditor containing 80 signatures of eligible electors within 14 days after the publication of notice or within 14 days after the appointment is made.
More information including the date of the special election, candidate filing requirements and deadlines will be announced in the near future.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:15 a.m. CST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Six years after Iowa voters overwhelmingly elected Joni Ernst to the U.S. Senate, the Republican is in a tight contest with Democrat Theresa Greenfield in one of the nation’s most expensive races. The two candidates had more than $170 million for spending on media as parties and interest groups poured money into the race. Greenfield has called for a more effective response to the coronavirus pandemic, emphasized health care and her support for expanding the Affordable Care Act and promised to protect Social Security. Ernst has pointed to her support of tax cuts enacted by Republicans and President Donald Trump and argued she’s willing to work with Democrats on issues such as infrastructure.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa voters are expected to cast ballots in record numbers for an election that will determine competitive races for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state Legislature. Nearly a million people have cast absentee ballots, and it’s likely that more than half of the votes cast will have come before Election Day. Early voting has been gaining in popularity for years, and the movement was turbocharged this year by concerns about voting at polling places at a time when coronavirus cases continue to increase. Early voters broke earlier records a week before Election Day, with 64% of active Democratic voters and 42% of Republicans requesting an absentee ballot.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A state panel on Monday approved a settlement between Iowa State University and a former Iowa 4-H director who was fired after a dispute over a proposed policy he supported that discouraged discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender. The settlement with John-Paul Chaisson-Cárdenas calls for the state to pay out $550,000. Of that money, $60,000 will go to Chaisson-Cárdenas, $270,000 into an annuity for his benefit and $220,000 to his lawyer. The settlement approved by the State Appeal Board also changes Chaisson-Cárdenas’ departure in university records from a termination to a voluntary resignation. Chaisson-Cárdenas was fired Aug. 2, 2018, months after conservative groups criticized and LGBT groups supported a suggested 4-H LGBTQ inclusion policy.
UNDATED (AP) — The number of people being treated for the coronavirus in Iowa hospitals continued to soar, prompting doctors and hospital officials to warn their facilities and staff could be overwhelmed without serious efforts to curtail the virus spread.. Data from the Iowa Department of Public Health indicated 1,469 new confirmed cases Monday and 17 additional deaths reported in the past 24 hours. That follows a weekend in which more than 2,800 new cases were reported each day. Iowa’s seven-day average rate of positive coronavirus tests is now third in the nation behind South Dakota and Wyoming. Health care professionals say increased hospitalizations typically follow higher positive case rates, an indication that Iowa hospitals could soon be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A state panel on Monday approved a settlement between Iowa State University and a former Iowa 4-H director who was fired after a dispute over a proposed policy he supported that discouraged discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender. The settlement with John-Paul Chaisson-Cárdenas calls for the state to pay out $550,000. Of that money, $60,000 will go to Chaisson-Cárdenas, $270,000 into an annuity for his benefit and $220,000 to his lawyer.
The settlement approved by the State Appeal Board also changes Chaisson-Cárdenas’ departure in university records from a termination to a voluntary resignation. Chaisson-Cárdenas was fired Aug. 2, 2018, months after conservative groups criticized and LGBT groups supported a suggested 4-H LGBTQ inclusion policy.
(Radio Iowa) – Iowans don’t usually see a half-foot of snowfall during October but that’s just one more thing we can chalk up for this bizarre 2020. State climatologist Justin Glisan says the month ended up being one of the coldest Octobers in Iowa history, punctuated by that snow squall mid-month that dumped heavy snow mostly in central Iowa, with some areas like Johnston reporting up to nine inches. It made for a chilly month.
Rainfall during October was a mixed bag, as parts of western and central Iowa were still deep in drought or had very dry conditions, while eastern Iowa got more than its share of precipitation.
So what does the month of November hold? Some forecasters are predicting a “snowmageddon,” but Glisan sees a more gradual move toward an early winter.
Forecast models indicate November may be a wetter-than-average month, which he says could be a big plus to “recharge” the soil in areas of Iowa that have been so dry for much of the year.
Officials with the Atlantic Police Department, Monday (Today), said the Police and Police Reserve Christmas Programs will be held this year, as traditionally as possible. They will be designing and purchasing masks to be worn during the event. Organizers will ask all officers and participants to wear them during the programs, in order to keep everyone safe and healthy.
The APD Reserves will be holding their annual “Family Dreams Christmas” program on Saturday, December 19th. Applications for the program can be picked up at the APD, and will need to be turned back-in by 4-p.m. on December 9th, in order be considered.
The Annual APD “Shop with a Cop” program will be held on Sunday, December 20th. There is no application for this program and you will not be able to sign yourself up for this. There are resources that the Police Department reaches out to and collect names for this program on their own.
Both of these programs will be provided to Cass County residence only.
In 2019, the APD was able to assist 66 children and 17 adults from 25 different families with the two programs. They also put over $17,000 back into the community. If you would like to make a donation to supporting these programs you can contact the Atlantic Police Department Office or or drop off your donation to the Police Department inside the City Hall Building at 4th and Walnut Streets. Checks can be made out to “APCCO” which stands for the Atlantic Police Community Charitable Organization. This is our 501(c)(3) that is set up for their community programs.
Officials say they are very grateful to everyone who has supported these programs in years past and “thank you” to all who plan to support and donate again this year.” Organizers say “We are looking forward to ending 2020 on a high note after having to cancel all of our spring and summer programs.”
Listed as Travel Iowa’s number one Christmas destination, downtown Atlantic lights up six blocks with nearly 200,000 lights for the holiday season. Bailey Smith, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, said Monday (Today), “I look forward to Christmas in Atlantic every year. It’s been a really tough, unique year for everybody, and I’m thrilled we’re able to spread a little cheer and celebrate the season. There’s been some concern among the community that we wouldn’t be able to provide Christmas in Atlantic.”
Smith says “While COVID-19 has presented challenges to our typical schedule of events, we’ve made the best of it and worked closely with Cass County Public Health. We’re excited to provide modified activities for everyone to enjoy.”
Christmas in Atlantic kicks off Saturday, November 14th with the Holiday Open House beginning at 9 AM. Visit local businesses to get a holiday sneak peek and enjoy treats, giveaways and special promotions. For a list of participating businesses, visit www.atlanticiowa.com.
For the fourth year, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce will be offering AtlantiCash at a discounted price as part of their Holiday Promotion, sponsored by First Whitney Bank & Trust. The goal is to sell $25,000. For one day only, community members can come to the Chamber on Saturday, November 14th and buy a pack of $100 in AtlantiCash for $80, a 20% discount. Community members may purchase up to three packs. The discounted AtlantiCash will be available from 9 AM – 12 PM. Social distancing and masks will be mandated while waiting for AtlantiCash.
The Annual Grand Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Precision Concrete Services, Atlantic Municipal Utilities and Dance Atlantic, will be Thursday, November 19th at 5:30 PM. Due to COVID-19 guidelines and regulations, you must park along Chestnut Street and remain in your vehicle at all times. Santa will ride his fire truck up Chestnut Street following the lighting and be in his Cabin from 6 – 7:30 PM.
The Lighted Parade will be December 5th, starting at 6 PM. Due to COVID-19 guidelines and regulations, you must park along Chestnut and Walnut Street and remain in your vehicle at all times. There will be no fireworks and candy, promotional items, etc. will not be permitted. The route will begin on Walnut Street, travel north then south on Chestnut Street.
Floats are highly encouraged to pre-register. Registration forms can be found at www.atlanticiowa.com. The Lighted Parade is sponsored by A.M. Cohron & Son.
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports five recent arrests. Today (Monday), 29-year old Gregory Allen Linkenhoker II, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Jail, on a warrant for Contempt. He was being held in the Mills County Jail without bond.
At around 5:30-a.m. Sunday, 22-year old Kassandra Ada Morales, of Melrose Park, IL, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, with bond set at $1,000. Saturday afternoon, 25-year old D’Angelo Thomas Monson, of Glenwood, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault, and Obstruction of Emergency Communication. He was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail. And, 40-year old Nicholas Ryan Crowell, of Omaha, was arrested for being a Fugitive from Justice. He was being held without bond.
Friday night, 37-year old Kevin Ray Wells, of Omaha, was arrested at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. His bond was set at $300.
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 605 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2020. Nine positive tests and 596 negative tests have been received. As part of the return to campus protocol, testing began May 29, 2020, and includes student-athletes, coaches and staff. A total of 268 positive tests, 8,144 negative tests and one inconclusive test have been received.
The Big Ten Conference began daily rapid antigen surveillance testing on Sept. 30, 2020. Any positive tests identified through the surveillance testing process would be confirmed through a PCR test and reflected in the numbers listed above.
Following the positive test result, protocol established by UI Athletics and medical staff, including contact tracing procedures, is being followed to ensure the safety of all UI Athletics student-athletes and staff. This mandatory protocol also includes isolation for the individuals who test positive, and quarantine for those individuals who might have been exposed to someone with the virus.
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