A man from Audubon died from injuries he suffered in a UTV accident that took place at around 7:50-p.m. Saturday in eastern Iowa’s Poweshiek County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 49-year old Brian Rustvold, of Audubon, died in the rollover accident. His wife and passenger, Rene [Frampton] Rustvold was not seriously injured.

The accident happened in rural Montezuma, as Brian Rustvold was operating a 2016 Polaris Ranger UTV northbound on Centerpoint Drive, a private roadway at Lake Ponderosa in rural Montezuma. The Patrol says he failed to properly negotiate a curve in the road, causing the vehicle to enter into an uncontrolled slide. As the UTV left the west side of the roadway, the tires caught traction, causing the vehicle to roll onto the driver’s side.

Brian Rustvold was partially ejected from the machine through its open doorway, and became trapped under the roll-cage and roof. He was transported from the scene by Montezuma Ambulance to Unity Point Hospital in Grinnell, but died enroute. Rene Rustvold was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. The accident remains under investigation, but the patrol says a lack of seat belt usage, speed, and alcohol consumption prior to the crash appeared to have been contributing factors.

Funeral services for Brian Rustvold will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, July 6th, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, in Audubon.

The Harlan Police Department reports two men were arrested on separate warrants, Monday. 33-year old Benjamin John James Grulke, of Prairie City, was arrested on an active Jasper County warrant for Trespassing resulting in injury or damage. And, 48-year old Timothy Thomas Sorensen, of Harlan, was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant for Probation Violation. Both men were transported to the Shelby County Jail.

AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank, will be held Saturday, August 10th and is a rain or shine event. AtlanticFest is an annual festival that serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials say AtlanticFest is a great event where people can spend the day with the community while supporting local businesses, civic organizations and the Chamber.

Downtown Atlantic will be filled with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come early and enjoy a pancake breakfast or start the day off with a run through Schildberg Recreation Area in the Annual Road Race with chip timing coming back this year. The Annual Tractor Ride will also be taking place, kicking off at the Cass County Fair Grounds at 8 AM. There will be crafters from all over Southwest Iowa, as well as some of the best food vendors to help satisfy any appetite. Kids and families can enjoy a Carnival or jump in the bounce houses. The 21st Annual Car Show and 6th Motorcycle Show will be taking place once again this year. And with free entertainment throughout the day, you can’t go wrong.

Pre-Registration for the Car Show, Motorcycle Show and Road Race are going on now through July 26th at noon. Registration for Craft and Food Vendors are going on now through July 31st at noon. If you are interested in being a part of AtlanticFest, please visit www.atlanticiowa.com or call the Chamber at 712.243.3017.

The Creston Police Department has been busy the first two days of July. Three people were arrested on warrants and another was charged with Disorderly Conduct. Authorities say on Monday, 48-year Harry Neil Walters, of Creston, was arrested on a Madison County Warrant for Probation Violation on an original charge of OWI /2nd offense. Walters was transferred to the custody of Madison County. 27-year old Shanda Faith Kile, of Corning, was arrested Monday in Creston on an Adams County Warrant for Violation of Court Order – Failure to Appear for Court Ordered Jail Sentence. Kile was transferred to the custody of Adams County. And, 34-year old William James McKinley II, of Winterset, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center in Creston, on a Union County Warrant for Violation of Probation on an original charge of Theft in the 2nd Degree. McKinley was being held in the Union County Jail awaiting bond hearing.

A little after 12-a.m. today (Tuesday), 40-year old Sheri Jo Watters, of Creston, was arrested near her residence for Disorderly Conduct. Watters was  being held in the Adams County Jail on a $300 bond.

Creston Police said also, a Creston man reported that he had been noticing vandalism occurring to his vehicle for an unknown length of time. Several small dents and scratches were found. Damage was estimated at $150. A Creston woman reported that sometime between June 27th and 30th, someone had scratched profanities onto the hood of her vehicle. She was unsure where in Creston the incident occurred. The damage was estimated at $100. And, a Creston man reported that sometime during the night of June 29th-30th, someone stole a Spider Swing from the front yard of his residence. The swing was valued at $150.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports there are plenty of exciting activities are happening at state parks over Fourth of July weekend, including the Viking Lake and Prairie Rose State Parks.

Here’s what’s happening at Viking Lake State Park near Stanton (2780 Viking Lake Road):

Thursday, July 4th:

• Fourth of July Craft; 6pm – 7pm; Since fireworks are not allowed in the park, join DNR staff to make your own sparkle. Meet at the playground.

Friday, July 5th:

• Night Hike, 8:30-p.m. Until 9-p.m.; The hike will allow you to see what the nighttime has to offer at Viking Lake. Bring a flashlight and bug spray. Meet in the campground parking lot.

Saturday, July 6th:

• Water Safety Program at Viking Lake State Park, 10-to 10:30-a.m.; A program on life jacket safety and boating safety. Meet at the campground boat ramp.
• Kayaking, 10:30-a.m. To 11:30-a.m.; Learn about the different types of kayaks and how to use them. Then give it a try. Bring your own life jacket if you have one. Meet at the campground boat ramp.

Lots of activities are planned for Prairie Rose State Park near Harlan, as well (680 County Road M-47, near Harlan)…

Friday, July 5th:

• Canoeing, 10-a.m. To 11-a.m.;Please meet on the east side of Country Road M47 to canoe. All levels of experience are welcome. Ten canoes, life jackets, and paddles will be available to use.
• Atlatls Program, from 2-until 3-p.m.; Atlatls are tools that have been used for many years to help throw spears further and more accurately. Please meet just south of the main park entrance to give them a try.
• Bald Eagles Program, from 7-until 7:30-p.m.; Help celebrate the 4th of July holiday by learning about our national bird. The program will feature a live education Bald Eagle. Please meet near the playground and shower house.
• Stargazing, 9:30-to 10-p.m.;Please meet by the trail that leads to the dam (campsites 80-95). We will walk out on the dam to do some stargazing. Learn about our constellations and some of the stories behind them.

Monday, July 8th:

• Monday Morning Hike, 7:30-to 8-a.m.;Please meet at the park office to go hike around the east side of the lake (approximately 2 miles).

For more information on activities at State Parks across Iowa, click here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Park-Events?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that a physician assistant engaged in a sexual relationship with her while treating her for mental health problems. The lawsuit alleges that physician assistant Mervin Casey IV of Fort Dodge sexually exploited the patient and mishandled prescription drugs. Casey is serving a one-year suspension after reporting himself to the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants for an inappropriate relationship with a patient outside the clinic. But he has applied for license reinstatement. A hearing’s set for July 17.

The lawsuit filed Friday alleges Casey began texting the woman and the two developed a relationship after he started treating her at a UnityPoint clinic in November 2017 for panic attacks, depression and other illnesses.

Casey pleaded guilty last year to misdemeanor charges of obstructing a prosecution and unlawfully possessing Adderall. He was sentenced to probation. The lawsuit alleges Casey, 32, improperly administered oxycodone to the woman outside his practice.

One person suffered minor injuries and was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic this (Tuesday) morning, following a rollover accident off eastbound Interstate 80, just east of the Marne westbound off-ramp/eastbound on-ramp. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Ryan DeVault told KJAN News the accident is still under investigation.

Trooper DeVault said the driver was alert and conscious when he was being transported to the hospital. The driver wasn’t sure what happened when he was initially questioned.

Ric Hanson (photo)

DeVault said the man was fortunate to come out of the crash with minor injuries, considering it was a multiple rollover accident. The man’s not was not immediately available. Marne First Responders, Atlantic Fire and Rescue, Medivac Ambulance and Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene.

Atlantic, Iowa, June 28, 2019- Atlantic’s summer shopping event, Crazy Daze, is getting a new look to promote moving forward and to celebrate something new. Crazy Daze Reimagined: A Carnival of Savings will be Sat., July 13, 2019 and will have free games and family activities. The games will be located down Chestnut Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will give shoppers the opportunity to win additional discounts. There will be bounce houses provided by the Nishna Valley YMCA in Atlantic City Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as face painting, chalk art, a temporary tattoo station, and more.

A-Town SmokeShack will be in City Park serving their regular menu as well as kid-sized meals. Randy Burk, Jason Reed and The High Crest, of Des Moines, will provide entertainment for the day. Shoppers will have the chance to win $250 in AtlantiCash by bringing a receipt from any of the participating businesses to the Chamber’s table in City Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. that day. They can also bring their receipts to the depot Monday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winner will be drawn Tuesday.

Reimagined was added to Crazy Daze to revitalize it without forgetting its history. Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith said “Crazy Daze has been a community staple for over 30 years. But, 30 years ago, Crazy Daze was the only big sale of the year. Fast forward, and the way we do business and how consumers spend money is different today. Our goal is to help change the mindset of what Crazy Daze can be without diminishing what it was.”

A complete list of participating businesses can be found on the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or at atlanticiowa.com

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on Monday, of 33-year old Jonathan Terriell Steele, of Clarinda. Steele was arrested on a charge of Public Intoxication at the Page County Courthouse, in Clarinda. He was at the courthouse for court proceedings and was found to be intoxicated. Steele was transported to the Page County Jail where later posted $300 bond, and was released pending further court proceedings.

Marne First Responders, Atlantic Fire and Rescue and Medivac Ambulance were dispatched at around 8:51-a.m. today to an unknown injury, rollover accident involving a mini-van. The crash happened off eastbound Interstate 80 near mile marker 51, or just east of the Marne Exit. The vehicle was said to have ended-up in the median. Additional details are currently not available.