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BELLEVUE, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that at 4:21 a.m. today (Saturday), local authorities were notified about an individual who had fallen from a bluff at Bellevue State Park in the eastern Iowa community of Bellevue. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The situation continues to be under investigation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Division of Criminal Investigation.
The Jackson County Sheriff, Bellevue Police Department, Bellevue Fire Department and Maquoketa Police Department assisted with the incident.
Bellevue State Park remains open for visitors.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – An event being held this Sunday in Cass County, will showcase the American Legion Memorial Building (formerly known as “The Armory”, 201 Poplar Street), in Atlantic. Everyone is invited to an Open House, where you can enjoy lunch, see a kitchen reveal and meet interesting people, such as Atlantic native and entrepreneur/inventor/marketer, “Cactus” Jack Barringer. He became internationally known for the Monster Arm Wrestling machine he invented. He has sold his products on QVC, Shark Tank and around the world. He continues to invent products and help others. He says he was raised not far from the American Legion building, and has fond memories of the area in a part of Atlantic called “Buck Town.”
His story includes one of struggling to overcome issues with learning.
Jack’s story of his inventions, include the Monster Arm Wrestling machine, and more.
During the Open House, he’ll talk about his experiences working with celebrities on the QVC Shopping Network, Shark Tank, and around the world.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
11:30 to 1:30 – Free will lunch
11:30 to 1:45 – All rooms open for touring
2 pm – Presentation by Cactus Jack
Lunch includes Mark Clark’s smoked pulled pork sandwiches. You can also take a look at the newly renovated kitchen. It is very large and can be rented for use by individuals and groups. Updated displays will be in the Military Museum, Military Library and Atlantic History Center. The drill floor will be open.
The event is sponsored by ARISE, Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise. The non-profit organization owns the American Legion Memorial Building and the Depot. There is no fee for the program. The building is handicapped accessible.
Red Oak police report the arrest of Asher John Hinshaw on charges of OWI First Offense. Hinshaw was transported to the Montgomery County jail and is being held on $1000 cash bond.
(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Public Health, in its Friday report, said the number of new COVID-19 cases have slowed a bit. According to the State’s Coronavirus dashboard, which is updated three times per week, more than 11,400 positive tests were reported in the last seven days, which is down about 1% from Wednesday, the last time data was released.
The number of people fighting COVID-19 in Iowa hospitals is at 581, which is a slight increase from Wednesday. The state’s two-week test positivity rate also ticked up to 9.2%, an increase of .1% from Wednesday.
Three teens from southeastern Iowa were injured during a rollover accident Friday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol reports the driver of a 2005 Ford F-250 pickup, 15-year-old Emory Justina Walton, of Washington (IA) and two passengers: 14-year-old Rowan Virginia Ross, of Washington, along with 15-year-old Kylee Rae Buffington, of Winfield, transported to the University of Iowa Hospital Emergency Room, with Buffington being flown to the facility by UIHC Aircare, and the other by ambulance. A report on their conditions was not available.
The Patrol says the pickup was westbound on 285th Street in Washington County, west of Quince Avenue, when Walton lost control of the vehicle. The pickup entered the south ditch and rolled several times, ejecting all three girls. The accident happened a little before 2-p.m.
The crash remains under investigation
(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Auditor’s Office, Friday, released information about school board candidates who will appear on the ballot November, and a proposition for patrons of the Red Oak School District.
Red Oak School District Candidates Filed: Vote for Three: Bret Blackman, Roger L Carlson, Kathy Walker
Stanton School District Candidates Filed: Vote for Three: Amy Tibben, Travis Taylor, Cameron Lewellen
Villisca School District Candidates Filed: Vote for Two: Terry Dalton, Leland Shipley, Thomas Gourley
SWCC District Candidates Filed:
Director District #1 – Vote for One: Jane Ernst
Director District #3 – Vote for One: Jerry Smith
Director District #5 – Vote for One: Kevin Britten
Director District #6 – Vote for One: Zach Gunsolley
Red Oak School Proposition Summary: To adopt a Revenue Purpose Statement specifying the use of revenues the Red Oak Community School District will receive from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund.
In the Red Oak Community School District, the following Revenue Purpose Statement which specifies the use of revenues the Red Oak Community School District will receive from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund shall be adopted.
To provide funds to acquire or install information technology infrastructure (including improving buildings or sites for the purpose of accessing broadband digital telecommunications) and school safety and security infrastructure.
To provide funds to build and furnish a new school building or buildings; to build and furnish addition(s) to school buildings in the District; to remodel, reconstruct, repair, expand, and improve the school buildings in the District; to purchase and improve grounds; for demolition work; to furnish and equip district facilities.
To provide funds for the purchase, lease or lease-purchase of buildings, equipment (including transportation and recreation equipment), or technology and to repair transportation equipment for transporting students as authorized by law, to implement energy conservation measures, sharing or rental of facilities including a joint infrastructure project for the purposes of offering classes under district-to-community college programs as authorized in Iowa Code Section 423F.3(3)(c), procuring or acquisition of libraries, or opening roads to schoolhouses or buildings.
To provide funds to purchase land as part of start-up costs for new student construction program or if the sale of the previous student construction was insufficient to purchase land, and to purchase construction materials and supplies for a student-constructed building or shed intended to be retained by and used by the District
To provide funds to make payments to a municipality or other entity as required under Iowa Code Section 403.19(2).
To provide funds for demolition, cleanup, and other costs if such costs are necessitated by, and incurred within two years of, a disaster.
To provide funds to establish and maintain public recreation places and playgrounds; provide for supervision and instruction for recreational activities; or for community education purposes.
To provide funds for the payment of principal and interest or retirement of general obligation bonds issued for school infrastructure purposes, energy improvement loans, loan agreements authorized by Iowa Code Section 297.36, sales, service and use tax revenue bonds issued under Iowa Code Section 423E.5 or Iowa Code Section 423F.4.
To provide funds for property tax relief; and
To provide funds for other authorized expenditures and purposes as now or hereafter permitted by law and designated by the Red Oak Community School District.
It being understood that if this proposition should fail to be approved by the voters, such failure shall not be construed to terminate or restrict authority previously granted by the voters to expend receipts from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund.
If approved, this Revenue Purpose Statement shall remain in effect until replaced or amended by the Red Oak Community School District.
(Greenfield, Iowa) Adair County Elections Deputy Joshua Nelson, Friday, released the information with regard to the Combined City/School Elections that will be Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Voter pre-registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2021.
Pre-registered voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling place before receiving and casting a regular ballot. Voters who are not pre-registered – such as voters registering to vote on election day – and voters changing precincts must also provide proof of residence. A voter who is unable to provide an approved form of identification (or prove residence if required) may:
1) Have the voter’s identity/residence attested to by another registered voter in the precinct,
2) Prove their identity and residence using Election Day Registration documents, or
3) Cast a provisional ballot and provide proof of identity/residence at the county auditor’s office by 12:00 p.m. (noon), November 8, 2021.
Election Day Registrant attesters must provide an approved form of identification. For additional information about providing proof of identity and/or residence visit: https://sos.iowa.gov/voterid or phone (641) 743-2546. Voters may request an absentee ballot from the Auditor’s Office. Voters may vote in the office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning October 13, 2021 or they may request a ballot be mailed to them. The deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed is 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2021. The last day to vote absentee in the Auditor’s Office is Monday, November 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Polls will open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day November 2, 2021.
City of Adair
City Council (To Fill Vacancy) (elect 1): Jeff Lee; Jim Zimmerline.
City of Bridgewater
City of Fontanelle
City of Greenfield
City of Orient
City of Stuart
Adair Casey School Board
Nodaway Valley School Board
Orient Macksburg School Board
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Atlantic Police Department, Friday, issued a lengthy report on arrests dating back to August 22nd. Beginning with the most recent:
On Friday, Sept. 17th, A-PD arrested 30-year-old Samantha Wehrli, of Atlantic, for Simple Assault.*
On the 16th, officers arrested 37-year-old Fernando Villa-Diaz, of Atlantic, for Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Flow of Air/Blood.*
On Sept. 11th, 36-year-old Samantha Schroeder of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Operating Vehicle without Consent.
On the 8th of September, 26-year-old Edward Burton, of Atlantic, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance (3rd or Subseq) and three Cass County Warrants for Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug, & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.*
On Sept. 3rd, 39-year-old Jasper Daniel, of Atlantic, was arrested for Driving While Barred.
Atlantic Police arrested 35-year-old Zachary Scheffler, of Atlantic, on Aug. 28th, for Domestic Abuse/Simple Assault.
On the 24th of August, 30-year-old Devin Gardner, of Atlantic, was arrested for Driving While Barred.
And, on the 22nd, 24-year-old Brandan Troyer of Atlantic, was arrested by Atlantic Police, for Possession or Carrying of Dangerous Weapons While Under to Influence.
*As of Friday, Sept. 17th, Samantha Wehrli, Fernando Villa-Diaz, and Edward Burton, remained held in the Cass County Jail. The rest were booked into the jail, and later released.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – A former federal agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in Omaha, plead guilty this week in the District Court of Nebraska, to charges related to illegal financial transactions. 52-year-old Paul A. White, a former federal agent with the Nebraska, was charged with a violation of Title 31, United States Code, pertaining to Structuring Financial Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirement. The case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa, based on the recusal of the District of Nebraska United States Attorney’s Office.
According to court documents, from October 29, 2018, to February 26, 2019, White deposited a total of $99,900 in two banks. He structured the deposits to evade the requirement that banks report cash transactions in excess of $10,000. White is scheduled to be sentenced on December 17, 2021. He faces a sentence of up to five years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after considering the United States Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The Office of Inspector General investigated the case.
The stage is set for the November 2nd School Elections with regard to the Griswold Community School District. The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports there are a total of four candidates for the Griswold School Board. All are four are incumbents and unopposed.
Director 3: Scott Peterson
Director 4: Donald K. Smith
At Large:
Robert D. Peterson
Aaron Houser
In addition, patrons of the Griswold School District will act on approving Public Measure DH (as described below):
SUMMARY: To adopt a Revenue Purpose Statement specifying the use of revenues the Griswold Community School District will receive from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund. “In the Griswold Community School District, the following Revenue Purpose Statement which specifies the use of revenues the Griswold Community School District will receive from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund shall be adopted….
It being understood that if this proposition should fail to be approved by the voters, such failure shall not be construed to terminate or restrict authority previously granted by the voters to expend receipts from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund. If approved, this Revenue Purpose Statement shall remain in effect until replaced or amended by the Griswold Community School District.”
“If a majority of eligible electors voting on the question fail to approve this Revenue Purpose Statement, then upon expiration of the current Revenue Purpose Statement, revenues received by the School District from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education fund shall be expended in the following order:
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