FORT MADISON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man died after saving his 5-year-old daughter from a dog attack in southeast Iowa. Lee County Sheriff Stacy Weber says 33-year-old Robert Quick, of Dallas City, Illinois, was one of three people attacked Friday by the dog outside a home in Fort Madison. Weber says officers had to shoot the large animal because it wouldn’t release a man who was pinned on his back in the front yard.

First responders soon found the wounded Quick lying in the home’s doorway. Weber says Quick asked medics to first help his daughter, who’d been bitten on the face. Weber says Quick “undoubtedly saved her life by his actions.” All three victims were taken to Fort Madison Community Hospital, where Quick was pronounced dead.

Weber didn’t say what actions Quick had taken or provide the names of the other man and the girl.

The Audubon Chamber of Commerce’ Flight Breakfast was held Sunday, at the Audubon Municipal Airport. Breakfast was served from 6:30-until 10:30-a.m., with the meal free to those who flew-in to the airport. 64 planes and their pilots/guests flew-in, and a total of 650 people were served ham and cheese omelets, pancakes, coffee, milk and juice. The weather was excellent, and there were bicycle clubs that rode-in on the T-Bone Trail who attended.

Twenty-one planes from Iowa were at the event, along with three from the Nebraska communities of Gretna, Omaha and Dakota City. Iowa aircraft and crew included those from: Altoona, Ames; Atlantic; Braddyville; Casey; Cherokee; Clarinda; Clive; Council Bluffs; Dallas Center; Danbury; Denison; Des Moines; Harlan; Jefferson; Jewell; Manson; Nevada; Newton; Spencer, and Red Oak.

Taxpayers can now apply for the Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit with the Department of Revenue for those who have a geothermal heat pump installed on their residence on or after January 1, 2019. Deadline to submit an application is May 1 following the year of installation. Taxpayers must apply and receive approval for the Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit with the Department before claiming the tax credit for tax year 2019 and later. Claims made on the IA 1040 without an award will be denied.

Tax credits are only allowed on residential properties located in Iowa to the resident of the home where the geothermal heat pump was installed. The Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Completing an application does not guarantee you will be awarded a Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit; application approvals are contingent upon availability of tax credits in that particular tax year.

The application for the Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit can only be completed within the Tax Credit Award, Claim & Transfer Administration System (CACTAS). Visit the Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit page on the Department’s website for full details.

A bull on the High and Dry Road in Union County, was struck and killed by a van late Friday night. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says the driver of the van, 26-year old Samantha Jolene Killion, of Creston, was not injured during the collision. The accident happened at around 11:15-p.m. as a 2005 Chevy Venture minivan driven by Killion was northbound on High and Dry Road. Immediately after crossing a bridge, the van struck a Black Angus bull that was standing in the middle of the northbound lane.

After the impact, both the van and bull went into the west side ditch. The van sustained heavy front-end damage (estimated at $3,500). The bull, owned by Stuart Ford, of Bridgewater, died at the scene. Its value was placed at $5,000.

The Atlantic School Board will hold a Public Meeting 3-p.m. Tuesday, June 4th, at the Middle School Media Center. On their agenda, is a Resolution approving the Contract and Bonds with Precision Concrete Services, Inc., of Atlantic, for the Washington Elementary School parking lot. They’ll also act on a Resolution providing for the award and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, and providing for the levy of taxes to pay for the bonds, the sale of which takes place at 10-a.m., Tuesday.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will act on a resignation received by Jake Vetter, as an employee of the district’s ground maintenance department, and on contract recommendations for the Summer Lunch Program: Angela Behrens and Lori Namanny (5-hour positions), and Jodi Woodard (3-hour position). All three women have past experience in working with the Summer Lunch Program.

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The Atlantic City Council, Wednesday evening, will act on recommendations by the City’s Personnel and Finance Committee, to appoint Pat McCurdy to the vacant Third Ward City Council seat, and an updated City Attorney Retainer Agreement with David Wiederstein. The 3rd Ward seat became open when Ashley Hayes resigned last month, after it was learned she had moved out of the Ward. Assuming McCurdy is appointed to the seat, the public may file a petition to hold a Special Election to fill the seat, within 14 days of the Council’s decision. If there are no objections, McCurdy would hold the seat until at least the November General Election.

As for Wiederstein, he was the City’s Attorney before handing those duties over to his associate, Mark Bosworth. Bosworth, however, has resigned to take a position in Colorado.  Audubon County Attorney Sarah Jennings, who also serves as the Assistant Cass County Attorney, has agreed to serve as the City’s Assistant Attorney. If approved, the move would add about $6,000 per year to the city’s legal budget.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will review and possible act on bids received for the Atlantic Senior Center. Bids were due by May 30th, and two have been received: One from Valley Mutual Insurance, for $45,250; The other from the Atlantic Elks Club, in the amount of $55,445. Both bids meet the minimum $40,000 threshold set by the Council last month. The Council is now free to discuss the bids and reach a consensus on the appropriate course of action, which includes: rejecting all bids; order the sale of the property to the highest bidder or a specific bidder; or, they may refer the issue to committee.

The Council will also hold the second reading of an Ordinance Amending the City Code of Ordinances, by adding a Chapter entitled “Human Habitation of Vehicles Prohibited.” According to City Administrator John Lund, the Ordinance says essentially, that “No matter where you are, you cannot move campers and similar vehicles onto your property and have people living out of them indefinitely.” The Council will also act on the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Code, with regard to Fireworks. If approved, for the 4th of July holiday, fireworks could only be discharged on July 3rd and 4th, from Noon until 11-p.m. both days. The current ordinance allows fireworks to be discharged July 2nd and 3rd from Noon until 10-p.m., and from Noon until 11-p.m. July 4th.

There will also be the first reading of an Ordinance with regard to Sidewalk Regulations. The Community Development Committee has recommended that from 2nd to 6th Streets, sidewalk sales will only be allowed during the operating hours of the business. Merchandise must be taken indoors at the end of the business day, if the Ordinance is approved after the 3rd reading. The final order of business, Wednesday, is to appoint Doug Bierbaum to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The Atlantic City Council meeting begins 5:30-p.m., Wednesday, in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall.

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County say a McClelland man was arrested Sunday night as the result of an investigation into suspicious activity at 2nd and Railroad Avenue. 18-year old Jarett Lee Joldersma was arrested at around 10: 15-p.m., for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,300. A Pott. County Deputy flagged down by security working a concert at Harrah’s Casino, Friday night, arrested 32-year old Jeffrey M. Sorenson for Assault Causing bodily injury. Sorensen allegedly struck a 55-year old man in the face and then entered a porta-potty.

Friday afternoon, 26-year old Gary James Utley, of Council Bluffs, was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail from the jail in Peoria, IL. Utley was wanted on a Pott. County warrant for Violation of Probation. He was also held for being a Fugitive from Justice. And, Friday morning, 53-year old Clyde Austin Perkins, of Papillion, NE., was transported from the Mills County Jail to the Pott. County Jail, where he was held to address a warrant for Assault causing bodily injury. Bond was set at $1,000.

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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SPENCER, Iowa (AP) — A northwest Iowa man has been sentenced in a second county for an insurance scheme. Clay County District Court records say 41-year-old Scott Leininger pleaded guilty last week to theft. He was given a suspended prison sentence of five years and placed on probation for five years.

He’d already been sentenced to two years of probation for forgery in Plymouth County. Authorities say Leininger fabricated repair quotes and invoices for more than $57,000 in insurance claims for power surge damage to a motorized wheelchair and other devices. He said the damage was caused by lightning.

The Creston Police Department reports four arrests took place over the past few days. At around 3:25-a.m. Sunday, Dennis Speed, of Des Moines, was arrested at Sumner and Ringgold Streets, on a Union County warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree. Speed was later released on $300 bond. Saturday evening, 54-year old Carmen Borha, of Creston, was arrested for Theft in the 5th Degree. Borha was cited and released on a Promise to Appear in court.

Saturday afternoon, 34-year old Boone Hayes, of Creston, was arrested at his home on a Madison County warrant for Failure to Appear on original charges of Burglary in the 1st Degree, and Domestic Assault. Hayes was transferred to the custody of Madison County Deputies. And, Friday evening, 62-year old Gregory Kaufman, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, for OWI/2nd offense. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.