DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Des Moines school district has requested a waiver to move completely to online learning as state figures show coronavirus infections and hospitalizations remain high. The Des Moines school board approved the waiver late Sunday. It’s up to the state Department of Education to grant a waiver. Superintendent Tom Ahart notes Polk County’s average virus positivity rate has topped a state-mandated 15% threshold for districts seeking to shift to online instruction. The state on Monday reported 4,212 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. Three more people have died, bringing the state’s virus death toll to 1,845. A record 1,034 virus patients are being treated in hospitals.

Two people were arrested on separate charges recently, in Glenwood. At around 12:30-a.m. Monday (Today), 55-year old Denise Paula Winchester, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in the area of Bunge/Wabash Avenues, and charged with OWI/1st offense. And, at around 1:45-a.m. Friday, 37-year old Christopher Patrick Schoening, of Glenwood, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. He was being held in the Mills County Jail without bond.

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to get a kick start to your holiday shopping, and join Atlantic retail businesses for a Holiday Open House this Saturday, November 14th, beginning at 9 AM. Businesses will be offering a holiday sneak peek as well as treats, giveaways and special promotions. Participating locations include: Atlantic Motor Supply, Aunt B’s, Bonnesen’s, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Brymons Interiors, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, Farmhouse & Flowers, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, Something For You, Soul Sister’s Boutique and The Franklin Market/The Picker’s Parlor.

For the fourth year, The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is offering AtlantiCash at a discounted price as part of their Holiday Promotion, sponsored by First Whitney Bank & Trust. This Saturday only, discounted AtlantiCash will be available at the Chamber from 9 AM – 12 PM or till supplies last. AtlantiCash will come in packs of $100 for $80, a 20% discount. Merchants can purchase up to three packs. Payment must be made at time of purchase in the form of cash or check only. There is a first-come, first-purchased basis. Social distancing and masks will be mandated when entering the Chamber.

Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Twitter to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com.

Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712-243-3017.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office Monday (today), says the Union County Secondary Roads Department reported to the Union County Sheriff’s Office back on Oct. 21st, that someone took batteries, lights and fuel from a dozer, while it was parked at 160th St and Clarke Union Ave. The machine was valued at $1,000. And, a man from Bridgewater reported Sunday evening, that sometime between 4 PM and 9 PM Saturday, someone cut the transmission line on his 2001 Nissan Frontier, while it was parked in Lorimor. There was no dollar amount of the damage given in the report.

The Union County S/O reports also, 23-year old Israel Carrizales, of Texas, was arrested at around 2-a.m. Wednesday, in Afton. He was charged with OWI/1st offense and later released on $1,000 bond.

A traffic stop on a stolen SUV Friday afternoon in Pottawattamie County, resulted in a pursuit, and the arrest of a Nebraska man on several charges. The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office reports a Deputy initiated the traffic stop on a Jeep Grand Cherokee belonging to a Nebraska woman, at around 12:30-p.m.  The suspect, 22-year old Antoine W. Bushnell, of Omaha, was arrested and charged with: Felony Eluding and Felony Theft in the 2nd/Motor Vehicle; Interference with Official Acts; Reckless Driving, and Unlawful possession of a prescription drug. He was being held in the Pott. County Jail on a total of $11,000 bond. A female in the vehicle, 20-year old Jaden Ann Klein, of Lincoln, NE., was arrested and charged with Theft in the 2nd/Motor vehicle, and Interference with Official Acts. She was being held on $5,300 bond.

Sheriff’s officials said also, 30-year old Clinton James Durfey, who was wanted on a warrant for Voluntary Absence from Custody, turned himself-in to the Sheriff’s Office, Friday afternoon. After the warrant was confirmed, Deputies transported Durfey to the Pottawattamie County Jail, where he was turned over to Corrections staff. Two inmates at the jail were served with separate warrants, Friday, for Violation of Probation. They were identified as 32-year old Ryan Charles Juhl, and 27-year old Jorden Clyde Points, both of Council Bluffs.