Atlantic, IA – Cass Health Med Spa is now open to patients. This new service line centers around aesthetic dermatology treatments and products in a private, elegant retreat for men and women.

Dermatology provider Lace Sindt, ARNP is the healthcare provider overseeing the Med Spa. Sindt says “Since 2009, I have worked in aesthetic dermatology, including the management of two medical spas. I absolutely love to be a part of a patient’s journey to feeling more confident in their appearance, and I’ve seen the impact it has on their total well-being, so it’s very exciting to now offer this experience here in our community.”

In addition to her medical dermatology practice, Sindt will now offer exclusive services in the Med Spa such as Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and facial resurfacing treatments. Also on the team at the Med Spa are registered nurses Maddy Peppers and Brenna Irlmeier; both will provide treatments such as peels and microneedling.

The Med Spa also carries high-quality skincare products from Skin Medica and EltaMD. For patients interested in the treatments and services, the Med Spa offers free consultations.

Lace Sindt

The Med Spa is open every-other Thursday, and appointments are required. Appointments can be made by calling 712-243-7500 or through the patient portal found at casshealth.org/medspa.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office today (Friday), released a report detailing 15 arrests that occurred February 23rd through March 7th. In order from most recent to the earliest arrests….

On March 7th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Nelson, 36, of Griswold, on the charge of OWI 2nd Offense. Nelson was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On March 6th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Thomas, 43, of Atlantic, on a warrant for another agency. Thomas was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his transfer to another County.

On March 4th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nicole Anaya, 43, of Atlantic, on the charges of OWI 2nd Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Anaya was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

On March 3rd, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tylor Thompson, 26, of Lewis, on the charge of OWI 1st Offense. Thompson was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

On March 3rd, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Logan Nielsen, 27, of Atlantic, on the charge of OWI 2nd Offense. Nielsen was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On March 2nd, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jason Frederiksen, 42, of Marne, on the charge of OWI 1st Offense. Frederiksen was transported to the Cass County jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On March 1st, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sam Sinatro, 20, of Atlantic, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. Sinatro was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release.

On February 27th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shawn Sowder, 30, of Goldfield, IA, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. Sowder was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.

On February 27th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robin Grieshaber, 38, of Cumberland, on the charges of Harassment 1st Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Grieshaber was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on bond.

On February 26th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Zachary Jones, 32, of Council Bluffs, on a warrant for Violation of Probation. Jones was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On February 25th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tochiro Kovac, 52, of Atlantic, on the charges of OWI 1st Offense and Child Endangerment. Kovac was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On February 25th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeanna Kramer, 19, of Atlantic, for OWI 1st Offense. Kramer was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

On February 24th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Zander Luft, 20, of Red Oak, for OWI 1st Offense. Luft was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On February 24th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jesse Kinser, 21, of Griswold, for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Kinser was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on bond.

On February 23rd, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Harry Wood Jr., 72, of Massena, for OWI 1st Offense. Wood was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Supreme Court rules a Boone County man who posted a sex video online to get back at his former girlfriend does not have to register as a sex offender. Kadin Miller recorded himself having consensual sex with his girlfriend and then posted the video to an online porn site several months later, saying it was revenge after the relationship ended badly He was found guilty of harassment and the district court ruled the posting of the video was sexually motivated and Miller was ordered to register as a sex offender.

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the prosecution failed to present evidence that Miller’s harassment was sexually motivated. The ruling says that just because a sex act was performed for sexual gratification, that doesn’t mean the posting of the video was also for sexual gratification.

Chief Justice Susan Christensen wrote a dissenting opinion, saying so-called “revenge porn” has many motives other than personal vindictiveness, such as “greed, voyeurism, and self-aggrandizement.”

(Radio Iowa) – A bill being considered in the legislature would eliminate the state sales tax on Iowa beehives. Beyond honey production, hives are often sold or rented so the bees can pollinate fields or orchards. Representative Megan Jones of Sioux Rapids guided the bill through the House this week. “It treats bees as we treat any other livestock,” Jones said. The bill passed the House unanimously — after Representative Chuck Isenhart of Dubuque rattled off some puns.

“This is a sweet bill, I have to say. It’s creating a lot of buzz around the capitol and I promise you if you vote for the bill you won’t get stung,” Isenhart said. “In fact, your constituents will swarm around you with adultation.”

According to the state apiarist, there are around half a million beehives in Iowa and about a dozen beekeepers raise bees on a commercial scale, with thousands and thousands of hives. Iowa currently ranks 16th in honey production.

(Radio Iowa) – With the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, some Iowans may be starting next week out sleepy from that lost hour of shut-eye. Triple-A Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says a new motor club study finds driving while drowsy can be dangerous, and even deadly. “This recent study is based on in-depth crash investigation and national fatal crash data,” Ortner says, “and it estimates that drowsy driving is a factor in roughly ten times as many traffic fatalities as traditional crash data may indicate right now.”

The study finds drowsy drivers were involved in 18-percent of all traffic fatalities between 2017 and 2021, accounting for nearly 30-thousand deaths. Ortner suggests Iowans try to get a nap on Sunday afternoon to help catch up on their sleep before Monday morning, especially if they have a lengthy commute. “Some signs that you’re too drowsy to drive are probably the key indicators that maybe you shouldn’t get behind the wheel,” Ortner says, “if there’s frequent yawning or blinking, if you have trouble remembering the past few miles, you’re missing your exit, you’re drifting from your lane.” Whether you’re driving to work or taking the family on a road trip, Ortner says it’s vital that you stay alert or get off the road.

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“Drowsiness impairs drivers in a lot of different ways. It can reduce alertness, it can impair your judgment,” Ortner says. “It may cause those hazardous micro-sleeps, and I think we’ve all had those where you catch yourself nodding and wake up, and then self-perception of drowsiness. A lot of drivers underestimate their own drowsiness and they’re putting themselves and others are at risk.” He says sleep deprivation increases a driver’s risk of making mistakes that can lead to crashes.

The Triple-A study finds those deprived of sleep by four or more hours have an impairment similar to those who are over the legal blood-alcohol limit.

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Auditor of State Rob Sand has released an agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Charter Oak, Iowa, for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The agreed-upon procedures engagement was performed pursuant to Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa.

Sand reported fourteen findings related to the receipt and disbursement of taxpayer funds. They are found on pages 7 through 10 of this report. The findings address issues such as a lack of segregation of duties, the lack of utility reconciliations, disbursements exceeding budgeted amounts, the lack of a credit card policy, petty cash funds not maintained on an imprest basis and record retention for accounting transactions when there is a change in software applications. Sand provided the City with recommendations to address each of the findings.

The City Council has a fiduciary responsibility to provide oversight of the City’s operations and financial transactions. Oversight is typically defined as the “watchful and responsible care” a governing body exercises in its fiduciary capacity.

A copy of the agreed-upon procedures report is available for review on the Auditor of State’s website at Audit Reports – Auditor of State.

(Shelby, Iowa) –  The Iowa Department of Transportation reports (511ia.org) Interstate 80 westbound, between Exit 34: County Road M16 and Exit 29: County Road L66 (near Shelby) is partially blocked (as of the latest information). The blockage is due to a crash in that area. (Photos of the scene are courtesy of Zach Ploen)

The left lane of I-80 eastbound, between Exit 46: County Road M47 and Exit 51: County Road M56 (3 miles east of the Walnut area), is blocked due to a crash.

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And, I-80 westbound between Exit 46: County Road M47 and Exit 40: US 59 (1 mile west of the Walnut area), is the scene of another accident. No blockage was reported.

• Domestic Abuse Assault (Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily Injury) – (Class ‘D’ Felony)
• Sexual Abuse- 3rd Degree-  (Class ‘C’ Felony)
• Obstruction of Emergency Communications (Simple Misdemeanor)

Wentz’ cash-only bond was set at $15,300.

Corey James Wentz

*Any potential criminal charges identified above are merely allegations and any defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.