Atlantic, IA—Cass Health is now administering seasonal vaccines for influenza. Flu shots and FluMist are both available, as well as high-dose flu shots for patients over the age of 65. FluMist is an option for patients ages 2 through 49. Walk-ins are welcome during normal Immunization Room hours; all patients should check-in at Registration first. The Immunization Room is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.

In Atlantic, drive-thru appointments will be available on Wednesday, October 8 from 2 to 6 pm. The drive-thru will once again be in the curved driveway on 10th street, at the top of the staff parking lot (Lot D). Appointments are required for the drive-thru clinic.

The annual Ayzlee’s Family Flu Clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 22 from 5 to 7 pm. This clinic is specifically for young families and will include children’s activities and snacks. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. The event will be held inside the Cass Health Main Entrance.

Cass Health will also be administering flu vaccines, via injection or FluMist, at local schools. A clinic will be held at the Atlantic schools on Tuesday, October 21, and CAM on Thursday, October 16. Parents who wish to have their child immunized at school must return the consent form to the school by Monday, October 6. For more information, please contact your school nurse for details and required paperwork or visit casshealth.org/vaccines.

Patients can also receive seasonal vaccines at Cass Health clinics in Anita, Griswold, and Massena. Walk-ins are welcome, but calling ahead is recommended.

To make an appointment for the drive-thru or Ayzlee’s Family Flu Clinic, please call 712-243-2850.

September 22, 2025 (DES MOINES, IA) — Three Iowa communities are set to transform key neighborhoods with the help of $5.25 million in federal funding, as announced today by the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

Through the 2025 Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Grant fund, Eagle Grove, Manning and Murray will receive support to upgrade housing, infrastructure and public spaces — with a focus on areas serving low- and moderate-income households.

The initiative, funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, is awarding each city $1.75 million toward its total project cost:

• Eagle Grove — Plans call for $2.67 million in improvements to one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Projects will include upgraded streets, safer pedestrian pathways, an improved stormwater system to reduce flash flooding and enhancements to Fish Pond Park — such as a revitalized walking and biking path, new playground equipment and a new basketball court. These updates will also support housing growth tied to the city’s expanding workforce needs.
• Manning — A $2.75 million effort will revitalize the Park Avenue neighborhood surrounding Manning City Park. Planned improvements include new and upgraded recreational facilities — pickleball, tennis and basketball courts — along with stormwater system improvements, expanded parking, safer pedestrian connections and housing rehabilitation.
• Murray — As a growing bedroom community for the Osceola area, Murray will dedicate $2.18 million to upgrading a central neighborhood that encompasses more than 60 percent of the city’s residential area. Plans include rehabilitation of eight single-family homes, major upgrades to Mallory Park — featuring a splash pad, new playground, restrooms, parking improvements and recreational vehicle spaces — and the construction of 3,500 feet of enhanced sidewalks connecting parks and schools.

“Strong neighborhoods are the heartbeat of a thriving community,” said Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Finance Authority. “These investments empower local leaders to reimagine aging districts, attract new families and businesses, and create vibrant places for long-term growth and opportunity.”

Projects supported through the Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Grant fund must meet one of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s national objectives: benefiting low- and moderate-income residents or addressing slum or blighted areas.

Applications must document the seriousness of deterioration in the area, show its impact on residents’ well-being and outline activities to alleviate or eliminate those conditions.

(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting a second death associated with the Legionella outbreak in Marshalltown. The individual, an elderly adult with multiple underlying health conditions, passed away on September 18. To date, there have been 71 cases of legionellosis, including two deaths.

All available evidence continues to indicate cooling towers are the most likely source of the outbreak, although laboratory testing has not confirmed a direct source. Each business center with a cooling tower in the affected area has completed disinfection.

“We are encouraged to see fewer new cases reported recently,” said Dr. Robert Kruse, State Medical Director. “Our teams remain engaged with building owners on disinfection and it will take additional time to know if this decline reflects successful remediation.”

Individuals who live, work, or have spent time in north central Marshalltown with a cough, fever, or other symptoms of pneumonia should see their health care provider and ask about Legionella. The Marshall County Health Department, Iowa HHS, and the CDC continue to investigate all possible sources while working with business centers on remediation and prevention efforts.

(Glenwood, Iowa) [Corrected Glenwood CSD race] – The Mills County Auditor’s Office, today (Monday) released the list of candidates’ names who will appear on the Nov. 4th election City/School Board election ballots. The list is shown below:

List of City Candidates

(Clarinda, Iowa) – The Page County Attorney’s Office reports a man from Coin was sentenced during the week of September 8th, to nine months probation, following his plea of guilty to drug-and alcohol- related charges. 21-year-old Matthew Wayne Peterson pled guilty to Count 1: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated-1^st Offense and Count 2: Possession of a Controlled Substance- Marijuana.

On Count 1: Peterson was granted a deferred judgment for 9 months, during which he was placed on probation for 9 months. He was ordered to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendations and complete the drinking driver’s school. On Count II: Peterson was fined $105, and ordered to pay a $1,250 civil penalty, court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

In a separate case, 45-year-old Timothy Scott Fletcher, of Clarinda, represented himself in court (Or, “Pro se”) and admitted to violating the terms and conditions of his probation. He was found to be in willful contempt and sentenced to 10 days in jail.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Saturday afternoon, of a woman from Polk County. 29-year-old Erickastarr Marie Goodwin, of Des Moines, was arrested in Adair County on Interstate 80 westbound, for Driving While Barred – Habitual Violator.

Her arrest by an Iowa State Patrol Trooper at around 2:25-p.m., was the result of a traffic stop for seat belt and child safety seat violations the Trooper observed. Three children in the back seat of  the vehicle were unsecured, and Goodwin was not wearing her seat belt. She was cited for the seat belt violations.

The children and an adult passenger in the vehicle were picked-up by a family member.

• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), 1st Offense
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana, 1st Offense

(Radio Iowa) – Local health officials in Iowa say they’re encouraged by new recommendations for the COVID-19 shot passed by a federal panel. The C-D-C recommends the shot for most adults and advises parents to talk to their child’s doctor about the vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to weaken that recommendation, instead saying people should consult with their doctor about the shot’s risks and benefits. Juliann Van Liew, director of the Polk County Health Department, says the new recommendations are less restrictive than anticipated.

Initial reports indicated COVID shots would be much more difficult to access this fall, but Van Liew believes the vaccines will still be widely accessible to those who want them.

According to state data, only 15-percent of Iowans received a COVID shot last year. The CDC director needs to sign off on the panel’s recommendations before they can go into effect.