(Narrative corrected slightly by authorities on 2/26) — Sheriff’s officials in Union County said Monday, one person was injured during a three-vehicle, chain-reaction collision late Friday morning, in Creston. Authorities report 59-year-old Becky Sue Riley, of Creston, was driving a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country van northbound on Russell Street at around 11:30-a.m., and was stopping for two other vehicles ahead of her, that had stopped on the road, waiting to get around a large pot hole. As Riley was waiting for oncoming traffic stop go by so she could go around the hole, a northbound 2007 GMC Denali driven by 20-year-old Ashtyn Elisabeth Grossnickle, of Clarinda, slowed for Riley’s vehicle. 40-year-old Tony Alan Jensen, of Afton, was also traveling north on Russell Street.

Jensen failed to see the vehicles in front of him had slowed down or stopped. His 2016 Dodge Ram pickup struck the rear of the Grossnickle’s SUV, which in-turn hit the rear of Riley’s van. Jensen, who was not wearing a seat belt, complained of pain and possible injury. He was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center by Ambulance. Damage from the collisions amounted to $14,000.

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Board, Monday evening, voted to appoint Parks and Rec Foreman Bryant Rasmussen, as Interim Parks and Rec Director. He will begin in that position March 15^th, and succeeds Seth Staashelm, who submitted his letter of resignation earlier this month, in order to accept a position in Marion, Iowa. His last day is March 14^th. Board Chair Stuart Dusenberry praised Staashelm for his service to the City. Rasmussen will begin his term as Interim Director on March 15^th. Dusenberry said they’re also calling on a familiar face to serve as a consultant. Former Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring has accepted the consultant’s position for six-months.

When Rasmussen takes over March 15^th, he’ll have a full benefits package with the City. He’ll have a starting salary of $42,000. A review will be conducted during the probationary six month period, and on about October 1st, the Board will do a final evaluation. Herring will start the week of March 10^th, for no more than 20-hours per week at $20 per hour. Herring is willing to work up to Oct. 1^st on an “as-needed” basis. Atlantic City Attorney Mark Bosworth said “Because the Parks Director’s position is an appointed position, I don’t have any objections your interim basis issues, but I think you will have to post the position to comply with Veterans Preference,” prior to the expiration of the interim window.

Rasmussen talked a little bit about his background and family. He said he grew up in Glenwood. His wife, who is a teacher in Cresco, pushed him to take the Park Foreman position when it opened up, so the couple and their three children can get back to the area. He say he went to school at UNI and majored in Earth Science teaching.)

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, Monday night, released a report on arrests and other activity. The report shows 23-year old Gage Thomas Zimmerline, of Stuart, was arrested at around 12:10-a.m. Saturday, for OWI/1st offense. A deputy had been dispatched to investigate a vehicle in the ditch off Highway 25, near the intersection with 170th Street. Zimmerline, who was still in the vehicle, exited when the deputy approached and explained his 2000 Ford Ranger had spun around on the road, and ended-up in the ditch due to the ice-covered road. The Deputy noticed Zimmerline had a slowed and slurred speech, bloodshot, watery eyes, and an odor of alcohol on his breath. The man admitted he had a couple of beers at the bowling alley in Greenfield. After he refused to take Field Sobriety and Breathalyzer tests, Zimmerline was placed under arrest. He was released later in the day, Saturday, on a $1,000 cash or surety bond, with 10% acceptable.

Late Friday morning, 42-year old Joshua Isaac Stringfield, of Council Bluffs, appeared in Adair County District Court. Stringfield pled guilty to a charge of OWI/3rd or subsequent offense. He was sentenced to 14 days in jail, with credit for time-served. A warrant for his arrest was cancelled as a result of his plea and time served. At around 1:16-a.m. on Feb. 21st. 50-year old Jack Howard Davis, of Orient, was arrested on warrants for Driving While Barred ($1,000 bond), A Class-B felony warrant for a Controlled Substance Violation (No bond) and a warrant for Violation of Parole (No bond). Davis was transported later that same day to the Newton Correctional Facility to be held until an Administrative Law Judge can make a determination on the charges.

On Feb 19th, 23-year old Cody Alan Brommel, of Stuart, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and 1st offense Public Intoxication, after Stuart Police were called to the Kum and Go Store in Stuart. At the store, Brommel had allegedly threatened to “Beat up everyone in the store,” acting agitated and aggressive towards customers. He was being held in the Adair County Jail on a $600 cash or surety bond.

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers said Monday night, a 16-year old white male student at the Clarinda Academy is missing. The teen is described as being 5-feet 9-inches tall, and weighing about 144-lbs. He has green Eyes, straight brown hair and unknown clothing. He left the Academy in an unknown Direction of Travel. If you spot a teenager matching that description, call 9-1-1 or the Clarinda Police Department at 712-542-2194.

The Clarinda Academy is a residential academic and behavioral health treatment facility for at-risk youth.

The Page County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, released a report on several recent arrests. Sheriff Lyle Palmer said on Friday, Feb. 22nd, Deputies were dispatched at around 11:19 AM to 2149 A Avenue in Page County, in reference to a Domestic Disturbance. During the investigation, a resident, 38-year old Bennett James Blane, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. Blane was transported to the Page County Jail where he was held without bond until being seen by a Magistrate. 26-year old Daniel Nathan August, of Clarinda, was arrested Friday on a Page County warrant for Failure to appear for a hearing on a Probation violation. August was arrested at the Page County Courthouse and transported to the Page County Jail where he was being held on $5,000 bond.

Page County Deputies Friday, arrested 28-year old Jasmine Jade Wilcoxson, of Clarinda, on a Page County Warrant for Violation of Probation. Wilcoxson was arrested at the Page County Courthouse and transported to the Page County Jail, where she was held on $2,000 bond. On Sunday, 35-year old Rusty Alan Kaiser, of Coin, was arrested on a Page County Warrant for Failure to appear for arraignment on sex offender – registration violation 2nd or subsequent offense. Kaiser was arrested at a residence in Clarinda and transported to the Page County Jail for holding on a $5,000 bond. While Kaiser was being booked into the Page County Jail, the Page County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into Kaiser’s location of residence and his registration of that address. A new charge of sex offender – registration 2nd or subsequent offense was filed on Kaiser for that violation. Bond on the new charge was $5,000.00. Kaiser was being held on $10,000.00 bond for violations of the sex offender registry

And, 29-year old Danielle Hull, of Coin, was arrested  Sunday on a warrant for Failure to appear. She was arrested at the Page County Sheriff’s Office and was unable to post the $1,300 bond. Hull was being held in the Page County Jail pending further court proceedings.